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 Viewing Videos of Explanations...................................................................................................3 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing..............................................................
Contents Basic Printing Workflow 80 Printing procedure...........................................................................................80 Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette........................................................................80 Loading and Printing on Rolls....................................................................................................82 Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot.......................................................
Contents Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9)......................................................................153 Handling sheets.............................................................................................154 Selecting the Cassette as the Paper Source............................................................................154 Selecting the Tray as the Paper Source...................................................................................
Contents Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9)...........................................................................249 Printing Office Documents (Windows)......................................................................................251 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X)....................................................................................253 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS 9)....................................................................................
Contents Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes............................................358 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing)..............................................358 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes....................................................................................359 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)..................................................................360 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X).......
Contents Other useful settings......................................................................................445 Printing With Watermarks.........................................................................................................445 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation..................................................446 Using Favorites........................................................................................................................
Contents Mac OS X......................................................................................................516 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)..........................................................................................516 Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X)......................................................................................517 Checking the Layout Before Printing........................................................................................
Contents Specifying Printer-Related Information.....................................................................................579 Using RemoteUI.......................................................................................................................580 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur..................................................581 Network Setting (Windows)...........................................................................
Contents Improving the Print Quality.......................................................................................................650 Checking for Nozzle Clogging..................................................................................................651 Cleaning the Printhead.............................................................................................................652 Replacing the Printhead.................................................................................
Contents Colors in printed images are uneven........................................................................................701 Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper...............................................702 Lines are misaligned................................................................................................................702 The length of printed images is inaccurate...............................................................................
Contents Paper Too Large / Please Check..............................................................................................734 Paper Too Small / Please Check..............................................................................................734 PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline......................................................................................734 PaprTyp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline.....................................................................................
Contents Messages regarding printheads....................................................................756 Online Key / and recalibrate.....................................................................................................756 Printhead x / Check Nozzles (x is Left or Right).......................................................................756 Printhead / Please Check.........................................................................................................
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.20) 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.
How to use this manual Viewing Videos of Explanations To view videos related to topic pages, click the View Video button. The video will play in a separate window. This way, you can learn by watching demonstrations of the actual procedures. Video Requirements: In Windows, Adobe Flash Player must be installed to view the videos. If it is not installed, download it by clicking the following URL. http://www.adobe.com/products/ashplayer/ Note that this URL is subject to change.
How to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for Printing For your convenience when printing this manual, HTML versions of the sections in “Using the Printer” on the top page are available. All topics in a section are combined in one le for printing. This section describes how to print sections of the manual, using the content of Printing Procedure in Basic Printing Workow as an example. 1. On the top page, click Basic Printing Workow. 2.
How to use this manual 3. In the title area of Printing Procedure, click Access to the HTML for printing. An HTML version of the topics in Printing Procedure is displayed, suitable for printing.
How to use this manual 4. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link. In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box.
How to use this manual 5. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh Note • To print “Software” on the top page or individual topics that are displayed, follow steps 4 and 5.
Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Standard When the Cassette and Output Tray are removed *1: When the Cassette and Output Tray are removed a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.11) b. Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.12) c. Roll Feed Unit Load rolls in this unit. You can also load sheets in this unit manually. d.
Printer parts i. Output Tray Extension An extension to prevent ejected paper from falling to the oor. Pull out the extension to match the paper size before printing on sheets. j. Paper Alignment Line When loading heavyweight paper, ensure the paper edge is parallel to this line. k. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic roll cutting. The cutter is retracted inside when not cutting. l. Cassette Load sheets in this tray. m.Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. n.
Printer parts Back a. Expansion Board Slots For installing an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. b. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. This port is compatible with USB 2.0 High Speed mode. c. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. d. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. e. Back Cover Open this cover to remove any jammed paper when printing from the Cassette, as needed. f.
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.14) b. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen during printing. The Vacuum holes on the platen holds paper in place. e. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f.
Printer parts Tray Feed Area a. Tray Load sheets manually in this tray. b. Width Guide When loading paper, move the guide to match the paper size. c. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. d. Front Paper Feed Slot ( Output Tray ) When loading heavyweight paper, insert it here. All printed documents are ejected from this slot.
Printer parts Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot.
Printer parts Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. b. Printhead L The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead R The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. d. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left.
Printer parts Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. b. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. c.
Printer parts f. Online Button Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.27) • Lit (Green) The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is recovering from Sleep mode. • Off The printer is ofine. g. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between auto feed (when the paper source is a Cassette or roll) and manual feed (when the paper source is the Tray or the Front Paper Feed Slot ).
Printer parts Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • Avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents.
Printer parts Cassette a. Width Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper widthwise. b. Length Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper lengthwise. c. Guide Lever Squeeze these levers to slide the guides. d. Maximum Capacity Line A guide line indicating how many sheets can be loaded. Do not load paper over this line.
Control Panel Control Panel Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. After all lamps are lit and then go off, the printer starts up. Initializing is displayed on the top line of the Display Screen, followed by the printer model and version number. Initializing 2. The printer goes online after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. The printer will not go online in the following situations.
Control Panel • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. Important • Starting the printer when it is connected via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off may cause the computer to start up at the same time. To prevent this, disconnect the USB cable before starting the printer.
Control Panel 2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After Shut Down.. is shown on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off. Shut Down.. Please Wait..
Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this toopic. • • • • • • Modes (→P.23) Mode transition (→P.24) Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.24) Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.25) Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.26) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.26) 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: In Sleep mode, you can press any button to bring the printer online again. *3: 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.
Control Panel Ofine, and state of the Control Panel Ofine Ofine • Top Line of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen Any warning messages are displayed here. In this case, take the appropriate action. (→P.731) • Message lamp (→P.16) Lit when warning messages are displayed. Error Messages (If Action Can be Taken) Maint Cartridge Replace Cart • Display Screen Error messages are displayed in two pages. The pages are displayed alternately.
Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu Paper Settings Chk Remain.Roll • Top Line of the Display Screen Menus and menu items are displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen The selected item is displayed. Other items are available if “→” is displayed at right. Lower levels are available if “↓” is displayed at right. If other items and lower levels are both available, “↓” and “→” are displayed alternately. (→P.30) Menu items and settings Chk Remain.
Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press Online to switch the printer online or ofine. When the printer is online, Online is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is lit. When the printer is ofine, Ofine is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is off. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows. Printer Status When Online is Pressed Online Switches to ofine and the Online lamp goes off.
Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press Menu to display the main menu. MAIN MENU is shown on the Display Screen top line. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. When Menu is Pressed Printer Status Online Switches to Menu mode. Online (printing) The printer stays online. It does not switch to Menu mode. Ofine Switches to Menu mode. Ofine (printing) Menus available during printing are displayed.
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30) For details on menu levels and menu items, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.32) The printer menu structure is made up of a main menu and submenus. Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel. The principal settings available in the main menu are as follows: • Paper Settings Specify the type and size of paper.
Control Panel Main Menu Operations Selecting Menu Items To illustrate menu item selection, this section describes how to set the sleep timer for 10 minutes. For details on the sleep timer, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.47) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select System Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU System Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Sleep Timer, and then press ▼. System Setup Sleep Timer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select 10 min., and then press the OK button.
Control Panel Entering Numbers in Main Menu Settings This section describes how to enter numbers for IP address settings. 1. 2. Display a menu item for numerical input. (→P.30) Press ◄ or ► to move the cursor (_) to each eld for entering numbers. IP Address =0.0.0.0 3. 4. Press the OK button to prepare to enter the number. Press ◄ or ► to select the number, and then press the OK button. IP Address =255.0.0.0 Note • Hold down ◄ or ► to increase or decrease the value continuously. 5.
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 selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level ISO A4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C ANSI B ANSI B Super ANSI Letter ANSI Legal ARCH B 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15" 8"x10" 16"x20" 13"x22" Manual Pap.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*6) Poster Semi-Gl (*6) SatinPhoto 190 (*6) Photo PaperPlus (*6) PhotoPlus SemiGl (*6) Backlit Film (*6) Backprint Film (*6) ThinFab. Banner2 (*6) Proong Paper (*6) FineArt Photo (*6) FneArt HW Photo (*6) FineArt Txtr (*6) FineArt Wtrclr (*6) FineArtBlockP (*6) Canvas Matte2 (*6) JPN Paper Washi (*6) CAD Trace Paper (*6) CAD Matte Film (*6) POP Board (*6) Special # Here, the number is 1-10 (*6) Manual Pap.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level ISO A3 ISO A3+ ISO A4 ISO B3 ISO B4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C ANSI B ANSI B Super ANSI Letter ANSI Legal ARCH B ARCH A DIN C3 DIN C4 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15" 16"x20" 13"x22" Roll Media Type Plain Paper HG (*1), (*2) * (*6) Coated Paper (*6) HW Coated (*6) Premium MatteP (*6) Glossy Photo (*6) Semi-Gl Photo (*6) HW GlossyPhoto2 (*6) Printer Parts 35
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*6) Poster Semi-Gl (*6) SatinPhoto 190 (*6) Backlit Film (*6) Backprint Film (*6) ThinFab. Banner2 (*6) Proong Paper (*6) FneArt HW Photo (*6) FineArt Txtr (*6) FineArt Wtrclr (*6) FineArtBlockP (*6) Canvas Matte2 (*6) JPN Paper Washi (*6) CAD Trace Paper (*6) Special # Here, the number is 1-10 (*6) Chk Off * Remain.Roll (*2) On Roll Length Set (*2), (*3) ##.# m ### feet Med.Detail Set.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 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 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 Slow Trim Edge First (*2) Automatic On Off * Cutting Mode (*2) Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin (*2) Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct. Off (*2) On Nr End Sht Mrgn 3mm 20mm Tray Source Front Top Return Defaults No Yes Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj. No Yes Auto Print Off On * Manual Head Adj 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 Adj Far Ed Feed No Yes Adjust Length No Yes Calibration Auto Adjust No Yes Execution Log (The date of execution is displayed.) (The paper type is displayed here.) Use Adj. Value No Yes * Return Defaults No Yes Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min.
Control Panel First Level Second Level NetWare Third Level NetWare Fourth Level On Off * Frame Type (*8) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.2 * Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service (*8) BinderyPServer RPrinter NDSPServer * NPrinter AppleTalk On Off * Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On * Off Comm.Mode (*7) Half Duplex * Full Duplex Ethernet Type (*7) 10 Base-T * 100 Base-TX Spanning Tree Not Use * Use MAC Address Return Defaults No Yes Maintenance Replace P.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Yes Spur Cleaning No Yes System Setup Warning Buzzer Off On * Detect Mismatch Pause Warning None * Keep Media Size Off On * PaperSize Basis Sht Selection ISO A3+ * ANSI B Super Roll Selection1 (*2) ISO A3 (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll Selection2 (*2) 10in. (254mm) * JIS B4 (257mm) TrimEdge Reload Automatic Off * On Nozzle Check Off 5 pages 10 pages Automatic * Sleep Timer 5 min. * 10 min. 15 min.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level feet/inch Time Zone 0:London (GMT) +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 Reset MediaType Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level No * Yes Test Print Status Print No Yes Media Details No Yes Print Job Log No Yes Menu Map No Yes Nozzle Check No Yes Information (*5) Version Firm Boot MIT RAM Ext. Interface No IEEE1394 MAC Address 000085###### Error Log 1:xxxxx 2:xxxxx Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Job Status Fifth Level Sixth Level OK CANCELED Print Start Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print End Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print Time xxx sec. Print Size xxxxxxxx sq.mm Media Type Interface USB Network IEEE1394 Ink Consumption Counter *1: *2: *3: *4: *5: *6: xx.x ml Cut Count Displayed if a roll is loaded. Displayed if the Roll Feed Unit is installed. Displayed if Chk Remain.Roll is On. Displayed if IP Mode is Automatic.
Control Panel Submenus On the Control Panel, press the Information button to display information about ink, paper, and so on. Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, different submenus are displayed in the following order. *1: Displayed if sheets are loaded. *2: Displayed if a roll is loaded. 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 selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.58) First Level MAIN MENU Second Level Third Level Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Head Cleaning B Fine Band Adj. From -5 to 5 Information Version Firm Boot MIT RAM Ext.
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.30) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.32) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cut Displayed if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. The paper will be fed, if necessary, so that the sheet is at least 10 cm long after the cut.
Control Panel Paper Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Cas Paper Type (*1) Choose the type of paper in the Cassette . (→P.167) Cas Paper Size Specify the size of paper in the Cassette . (→P.170) Manual Pap.Type (*1) Choose the type of paper in the tray. (→P.168) Manual Pap.Size Choose the size of paper in the tray. (→P.193) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the type of roll. (→P.124) Chk Remain.Roll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it.
Control Panel Med.Detail Set. Setting Item (The paper type is displayed here.) (*1) Description, Instructions Roll DryingTime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Scan Wait Time Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the paper absorbs ink. Note that printing will take longer if you specify a wait time. Feed Priority Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, click Automatic .
Control Panel Setting Item (The paper type is displayed here.) (*1) Description, Instructions Cutting Mode Specify if the Cutter Unit is used for cutting. Choose Automatic to have roll paper cut automatically after printing. If you choose Eject , the paper will not be cut after printing. Instead, a line will be printed at the cut position. Bordless Margin Choose On for margin adjustment during borderless printing. CutDustReduct.
Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. (→P.610) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the nozzle, ink tank, and printing direction. Six sheets are required when printing on sheets. (→P.
Control Panel Setting Item Calibration 52 Printer Parts Description, Instructions Auto Adjust Choose Yes for automatic adjustment of the adjustment value after a test pattern for color calibration is printed. The most recent adjustment value from color calibration is applied in all printing. Execution Log The date of color calibration and the paper type is indicated on the Display Screen . Use Adj. Value Select No to print without applying the color calibration adjustment value.
Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer TCP/IP Specify the timeout period for print jobs. IP Mode Protocol Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. DHCP BOOTP Specify the protocol used to congure the IP address automatically. RARP IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare Specify the NetWare protocol. To apply your changes, choose Store Setting .
Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Replace P.head Description, Instructions Left Printhead Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the left Printhead , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.653) Right Printhead Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the right Printhead , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.
Control Panel System Setup Setting Item Warning Buzzer Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. Detect Mismatch Choose Warning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specied in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver. Choose None to continue to print without notication. Choose Pause to have printing paused under these circumstances. In this case, you can continue printing by pressing the Online button.
Control Panel Setting Item Date & Time Description, Instructions Date Set the current date. Time Set the current time. Language Specify the language used on the Display Screen . Reset MediaType Restores settings that you have changed with Media Conguration Tool to the factory default values. If paper added using the Media Conguration Tool was used for color calibration, such color calibration can no longer be applied to any type of paper.
Control Panel Information Setting Item Description, Instructions Version Displays the version of the printer and rmware. RAM Displays the printer memory capacity. Ext. Interface Identies boards in the expansion slot. MAC Address 000085###### Displays the MAC address. Error Log Job Log Displays the most recent error messages (up to two). (Choose from information about the latest three print jobs.) Document Name Displays the document name in the last print job.
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.30) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.32) Setting Item Description, Instructions Head Cleaning Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.652) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
Control Panel Information Setting Item Description, Instructions Version Displays the version of the printer and rmware. RAM Displays the printer memory capacity. Ext. Interface Identies boards in the expansion slot. MAC Address 000085###### Displays the MAC address. Error Log Job Log Displays the most recent error messages (up to two). (Choose from information about the latest three print jobs.) Document Name Displays the document name in the last print job.
Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display the following information, one item after another: remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity, size and type of the paper loaded in the Cassette, size and type of the paper loaded in the tray, roll width and remaining length, and roll type. Remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity The remaining level of each ink is shown on the Display Screen bottom line at left.
Control Panel Manual Paper Type Displays the type of paper loaded in the tray. This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in the tray. Manual Pap.Type Plain Paper Manual Paper Size Displays the size of paper loaded in the tray. This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in the tray. Manual Pap.Size ISO A4 Roll: width and remaining length Displays the width and remaining length of roll loaded in the Roll Feed Unit.
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. Note • If you have selected 20mm in Nr End Sht Mrgn in the printer menu, the Status Print sheet may not be printed completely. (→P.47) Printing Status Print Reports 1. Load paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized.
Control Panel Checking the information in the Status Print report The following information is included in the Status Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version Boot Boot version MIT MIT format version S/N Printer serial number Y, PC, C, PGY, GY, MBK, PM, M, BK, R, G, B Ink levels. The remaining ink is displayed in a ve-level scale. MC Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Media Menu Information on the loaded paper.
Control Panel Interface Setup Current network settings. EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IP Settings related to TCP/IP . IP Mode Protocol DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting IP Setting values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare settings. NetWare Frame Type Print Service AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.
Control Panel System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect Mismatch Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. Information System information and an error log. RAM Ext.
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 AppleTalk Current AppleTalk settings. Phase Type Name* Network Number* Zone* *: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT R,L PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER A-I COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. (Optional) • Printer Stand ST-11 Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand.
Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A2 (420 mm [16.
Optional accessories Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker. (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker. IEEE 1394 Expansion Board An interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port.
Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply Power consumption 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) In operation 100 W max. Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (8 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (9 W max.
Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles 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 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.
Printer Specications Ink Ink Tank Capacity BK Ink Tank ( Black Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-103BK (user-replaceable) MBK Ink Tank ( Matte Black Ink , or black ink for matte paper) Pigment ink PFI-103MBK (user-replaceable) C Ink Tank ( Cyan Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101C (user-replaceable) M Ink Tank ( Magenta Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101M (user-replaceable) Y Ink Tank ( Yellow Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101Y (user-replaceable) PM Ink Tank ( Photo Magenta Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101PM (user-replaceable) PC
Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width 203-432 mm (8-17 in) Maximum Sheets length per page Cassette 594 mm (23.4 in) Tray (top) 1600 mm (24 in) Tray (front) 914 mm (24 in) Rolls Thickness Sheets 18 m (19.7 yd.) Cassette 0.08-0.3 mm (0.003-0.012 in) Tray (top) 0.08-0.8 mm (0.003-0.031 in) Tray (front) 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) Rolls Paper size Print area Sheets 0.08-0.8 mm (0.003-0.
Printer Specications Print area Borderless printing (*2) Printable area (rolls) Entire surface Oversized (*2), (*3) Printable area Entire surface Supported width for borderless printing 10 inches (254 mm), JIS B4 (257 mm), A3+ (329 mm), 14 inches (356 mm), 16 inches (407 mm), ISO A2/A3 (420 mm) (*4), 17 inches (432 mm) *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Resource efciency Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (8 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (9 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) Off 1 W max. Weight Printer only: 49 kg (108 lb) Dimensions (W × D × 999×810×344 mm [39.3×31.9×13.
Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Cassette Printable Area Bottom Top Edge Sides Edge 3 mm (0.12 3 mm (0.12 3 mm (0.12 in) in) in) Top Paper Sheets Feed Slot 3 mm (0.12 in) 3/23 mm (0.12/0.91 in) 3 mm (0.12 in) Front Paper Feed Slot 3 mm (0.12 in) 23 mm (0.91 in) 3 mm (0.
Printer Specications Note • Printable area: The area that can be printed. • Guaranteed Print Area: We recommend printing within this area. • To print so that your original matches the print area exactly, use an oversized paper size that includes the required margin. (→P.305) • You can choose a bottom margin of 3 mm or 23 mm when printing from the Top Paper Feed Slot. In the printer driver, choosing Manual in Media Source sets the bottom margin at 23 mm.
Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the cassette and then printing from the cassette. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the cassette. 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.20) 2. Load paper in the Cassette. (→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.94) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.96) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.98) 4. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.89) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.90) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.92) Start printing. Note • For details on supported paper sizes for the Cassette, see Paper Sizes (→P.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • If a sheet is loaded in the Tray, remove it before this procedure. (→P.146) • Before printing banners or other large-format documents, spread a clean cloth or paper over the oor. Long sheets that touch the oor after printing may become dirty.
Printing procedure 3. Load a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.115) Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder. (→P.117) 4. Load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.
Printing procedure 5. Select the paper type. (→P.124) 6. Select the paper length. (→P.125) 7. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.94) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.96) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.
Printing procedure 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 may be displayed and printing may not be possible. • PaprTyp Mismatch (→P.735) • PaprSiz Mismatch (→P.736) • Paper Mismatch (→P.735) 8. Start printing. • Printing from Windows (→P.89) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.90) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then printing from this slot. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot. Note • If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before this procedure. (→P.146) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.20) 2. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type and size of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.
Printing procedure 3. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.89) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.90) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.92) 4. Load a sheet manually. (→P.159) (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, you must select the type and size of paper in advance on the printer Display Screen. Follow these steps. • Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) (→P.168) • Selecting the Paper Size (Tray) (→P.193) 5. Start printing.
Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. Take advantage of each type of paper for a wide range of printing applications. Rolls and Sheets • Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media. Rolls can be used to print large photos or create posters or banners that cannot be printed on regular sheets. • Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Sheets are loaded in either the Cassette or the Tray.
Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. 1.
Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer Before printing, you must register the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ).
Printing procedure Printing from the application software 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.
Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Selecting the printer Before printing, you must conrm that the printer is selected in Chooser.
Printing procedure Printing from the application software 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 for the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. You can also specify enlargement or reduction, borderless printing, and a variety of other print settings. 2. Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing procedure 6. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the L Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Media Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute 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.
Printing procedure 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu.
Printing procedure 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width. 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.
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress, and eject the paper when the printer is online, ofine, or in menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the condition when you hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more during printing.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder, accessible through the Windows start menu. 2. Choose Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu to stop the print processing. To cancel print jobs from the Control Panel, follow these steps. 1.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. 1. 2. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note • The print job is displayed on the printer’s screen during the transmission of print data from the computer. When the transmission is completed, the job is not displayed even during printing. 3.
Canceling print jobs 4. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer. It is not displayed before transmission of print data to the printer, even if the computer has started the process of the data. 5. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9 How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs 1. Open the Garo Printer Extra folder, which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver. 2. 3. Open imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Choose Pause Printing in the File menu to stop print processing. The job status changes from Sending to Send. 4.
Canceling print jobs Canceling foreground print jobs 1. When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. 2. 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/Eject button for a second or more to stop printing.
Paper Handling Paper Paper Paper The printer supports the following types of paper. Paper Type For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.107) Paper Size Roll Sheets Paper width 203 to 432 mm (8.0 to 17.0 in) Outer diameter Up to 150 mm (6 in) Inner diameter of paper core 2 or 3 inches Printing surface Top (outside) 203 × 279 mm to 432 × 1,600 mm (8.0 × 11.0 in to 17.0 × 63.0 in) Note • Paper quality varies among manufacturers.
Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guide identies supported plain paper, coated paper, photo paper (such as glossy photo paper), proong paper, CAD paper, and other types of paper. The Paper Reference Guide identies types and specications of paper, as well as information on printer driver settings and tips on handling paper.
Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide.
Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS 9 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper Updating paper information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh). Follow these steps to access the imagePROGRAF website.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Stay Informed. The default browser is started, and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Note • In Windows, you can also access the imagePROGRAF webpage by clicking the start menu, selecting Programs > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model) > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool to start the Media Conguration Tool, and clicking Extra Information.
Paper Paper Sizes You can use the following sizes of paper. Sheets You can use sheets in the following sizes, up to 432 mm (17 in) wide. ISO A2 420 × 594 mm (16.
Paper Roll If the Roll Feed Unit is installed, rolls that meet the conditions below are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver (*1) Borderless Printing (*1) 17-in. Roll (432mm) Yes ISO A2/A3 Roll (420mm) Yes (*2) 16-in. Roll (407mm) Yes 14-in. Roll (356mm) Yes A3+ Roll (329mm) Yes 300mm Roll (300mm) No ISO A3/A4 Roll (297mm) No JIS B4 Roll (257mm) Yes 10-in.
Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Roll as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually. You must specify auto feed when using rolls. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Auto Feed lamp (a).
Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Paper Holder Note • For details on supported sizes and types of the roll that can be loaded, see Paper Sizes (→P.112) or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.107) • Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. • If the edge of the roll is bent or soiled, use the Paper Cutting operation of the printer to cut the edge of the paper manually. (→P.
Handling rolls Important • Always put the Roll Holder sideways when loading rolls. If you accidentally load a roll when the Roll Holder is upright, it may damage the Roll Holder. • Set the roll on a table or other at surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury. 3. Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown, pushing it rmly in until the ange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll.
Handling rolls Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder 1. Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. 2. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again. Note • How to remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment : (→P.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit 1. Push in the Output Tray Extension. 2. Insert your ngers under the Vertical Paper Guides on the Output Tray at the positions shown (a) and lift the guides. 3. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover with one hand, as shown.
Handling rolls 4. With the edge of the roll paper facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides. Make sure that the colors of the Roll Holder shaft ends (b) and the guide grooves match. Caution • Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the guide grooves (a) and the Roll Holder shaft (b) when loading rolls. Note • If it is difcult to load rolls from the front, load them from behind the printer.
Handling rolls 5. Insert the edge of the roll paper into the Paper Feed Slot (a) and feed it manually until you hear the paper feed tone. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you pull it out. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it. • Load paper straight so it is not fed askew.
Handling rolls 6. Specify the type and length of the paper. How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, as well as the barcode printed on rolls. Automatic Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper On Off Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Printed The type and amount of paper left is automatically detected based on the barcode printed on the roll.
Handling rolls Removing Roll from the Roll Feed Unit Important • When a roll has been advanced, do not pull it out by force. This will prevent the paper from being advanced. If you accidentally pull out the paper, hold down the Stop/Eject button to enable feeding. 1. Push in the Output Tray Extension. 2. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 3. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to rewind the roll. 4.
Handling rolls 5. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. 6. Close the Roll Paper Unit Cover.
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. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper.
Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On. If it is Off, the Roll Length Set menu is not shown.
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the roll paper by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲ to retract the roll paper manually. Press ▼ to feed the roll paper manually. If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll paper will move about 1 mm (0.04 in). If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for more than a second, the paper will move until you release the button. Release the button if Feed Limit..
Handling rolls Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected when you load a roll. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. Trim Edge First offers the following options. • Automatic If the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 3 mm (0.
Handling rolls 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the ▼ button. Med.Detail Set. = Plain Paper ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Trim Edge First, and then press the ▼ button. Plain Paper Trim Edge First ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. Trim Edge First On The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Trim Edge First = On 6. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Automatic Rolls are automatically cut by the Cutter Unit . Eject (→P.131) 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) 1. Select Eject as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode = Eject 2. Starts printing. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped. 3. To cut the roll paper, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more.
Handling rolls Manual (when using paper or media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) 1. Select Manual as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode = Manual 2. Starts printing. Complete the print settings. 3. Press the Online button. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped. 4. Use scissors to cut the roll paper along the cut line. 5.
Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine, and the following screen is displayed. Ofine FeedPaper ↑↓ 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting. 3. Select Yes as the Paper Cut in the printer menu, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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 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.499) 2.
Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.
Handling rolls Mac OS 9 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Select the Main pane and click D Settings in A Media Type. Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.153) Note • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated ( Off ) for all paper types. • To have the printer wait for ink to dry immediately after printing without releasing paper, set Cutting Mode to Eject in the printer menu. (→P.
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”. (→P.142) 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. Use a store-bought cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Handling rolls 3. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).
Handling rolls • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.141), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Handling rolls If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. 2. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Install the Roll Feed Unit on the printer again. (→P.
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. 2. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper Tray lamp. Press ◄ or ► to select POP Board, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Pap.Type = POP Board 3. Press ◄ or ► to select ISO A2, and then press OK.
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A2 (420 mm [16.5 in]) roll for borderless printing, insert the Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Handling rolls Attaching Accessories to the Roll Holder Mounting the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular groove (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder. Use the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores.
Handling rolls Attaching the Spacer for Borderless Printing If you use an A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown. Removing the Spacer for Borderless Printing Pull out the Spacer for Borderless Printing from the Roll Holder, as shown.
Handling rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used by the Tray, so both methods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time. Thus, if a roll has been advanced when you wish to print from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot, change the paper source. 1. 2. Select the tray as the paper source. (→P.155) After Remove RllMedia? is displayed, press the OK button. The roll is rewound automatically.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before removing the Roll Feed Unit. 1. 2. Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.122) Use a coin to loosen the screws on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) and remove the unit from the printer. 3. Hold the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying handles (a) as you remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer.
Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit 1. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). 2. Use a coin to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer.
Handling rolls 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.
Handling rolls 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.
Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.474) , click Settings by Media Type. 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.
Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.523) , click Settings by Media Type. 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.
Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.545) , click Settings by Media Type. 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.
Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Cassette as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually. You must specify auto feed when using paper from the Cassette. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Auto Feed lamp (a).
Handling sheets Selecting the Tray as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually. When loading paper in the tray, you must specify manual feed. Press Feeder Selection to activate the Paper Tray lamp (a).
Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Cassette Note • • • • • Load the paper, making sure not to exceed the Maximum Capacity Line of the Cassette. (→P.19) For details on the paper capacity, see Specications (→P.72) or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.107) Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. Paper that is wrinkled or warped may jam. If necessary, straighten the paper and reload it. Load the paper straight.
Handling sheets 3. Fan the stack before loading. Load the stack printing-side down and aligned lengthwise against the far right corner of the Cassette. 4. Squeeze the Guide Lever of the Width Guide (a) and slide it to the right until it touches the edge of the paper lightly. 5. Similarly, squeeze the Guide Lever of the Length Guide (b) and slide it back until it touches the edge of the paper lightly. Important • Do not set the Width Guide and Length Guide away from the paper or too tight against it.
Handling sheets 7. Pull out the Output Tray Extension. Note • When changing the type or size of paper, select the new type or size in the menu on the Control Panel. • Selecting the Paper Type (Cassette) (→P.167) • Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) (→P.
Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray, load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.159) However, if you have specied POP Board, insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.162) Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot Note • You can load only one sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams. • • • • Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Handling sheets 3. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 4. Load the paper in the Tray with the printing side face-up. Insert the paper until its edge touches the far end of the tray lightly. 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled.
Handling sheets 6. Press the OK button to start feeding the paper. Load Top Tray Press OK After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically. If no print job was received beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode. 7. Pull out the Output Tray Extension. Note • When printing from the Top Paper Feed Slot, always make sure the Vertical Paper Guides are stored out of the way.
Handling sheets Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper, change the media type setting to POP Board. When POP Board is selected as the type of paper, Front Paper Feed Slot is automatically selected. • Always load a POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Loading it another way may damage the printer or cause malfunction. Note • • • • • 1. You can load only one sheet of paper at a time.
Handling sheets 3. Push the knob (a) of the Vertical Paper Guides back to lift the Vertical Paper Guides. 4. After the following message is displayed, open the Top Cover.
Handling sheets 5. When the following message is displayed, place the paper printing-side up on the Vertical Paper Guides and insert the paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot keeping it at against the Vertical Paper Guides.
Handling sheets 6. As you look in the Top Cover, align the right edge of the paper with the left edge of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the Platen. Insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (b), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (b), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (c) of the Output Tray. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Handling sheets 7. After the following message is displayed, close the Top Cover. Close UpperCover 8. After the following message is displayed, press the OK button. Load Front Tray Press OK The paper is held between the Platen and Back Cover as it is fed. Ofine Loading.. 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 enters Standby mode. 9. 10. Pull out the Output Tray Extension.
Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Type (Cassette) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Paper Settings ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Type, and then press ▼. Paper Settings Cas Paper Type ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.
Handling sheets 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Paper Settings ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Size, and then press ▼. Paper Settings Cas Paper Size ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper size, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Handling sheets Removing Paper from the Cassette Caution • When printing from the Cassette, do not remove the Cassette. This also may cause paper jams. • When printing from the Cassette, do not remove the Back Cover. This also may cause paper jams. 1. Push in the Output Tray Extension. 2. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
Handling sheets Removing Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot Press the Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Before ejecting paper during print jobs or while ink is still drying, press the Stop/Eject button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette If paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. How to clear the paper jam varies depending on the message. • Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper (→P.173) • Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P.176) If Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper is displayed If paper is jammed in the paper feed slot of the cassette 1. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little.
Handling sheets If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the Back Cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Caution • Do not touch the areas in the printer indicated by (a). If the grease that coats these parts is accidentally wiped away, it may cause feeding problems.
Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover.
Handling sheets If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover.
Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray. 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼.
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3.
Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.181), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Handling sheets • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Tray as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually. When loading paper in the tray, you must specify manual feed. Press Feeder Selection to activate the Paper Tray lamp (a).
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray, load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.183) However, if you have specied POP Board, insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.186) Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot Note • You can load only one sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 3. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 4. Load the paper in the Tray with the printing side face-up. Insert the paper until its edge touches the far end of the tray lightly. 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 6. Press the OK button to start feeding the paper. Load Top Tray Press OK After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically. If no print job was received beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode. 7. Pull out the Output Tray Extension. Note • When printing from the Top Paper Feed Slot, always make sure the Vertical Paper Guides are stored out of the way.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper, change the media type setting to POP Board. When POP Board is selected as the type of paper, Front Paper Feed Slot is automatically selected. • Always load a POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Loading it another way may damage the printer or cause malfunction. Note • • • • • 1. You can load only one sheet of paper at a time.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 3. Push the knob (a) of the Vertical Paper Guides back to lift the Vertical Paper Guides. 4. After the following message is displayed, open the Top Cover.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 5. When the following message is displayed, place the paper printing-side up on the Vertical Paper Guides and insert the paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot keeping it at against the Vertical Paper Guides.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 6. As you look in the Top Cover, align the right edge of the paper with the left edge of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the Platen. Insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (b), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (b), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (c) of the Output Tray. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 7. After the following message is displayed, close the Top Cover. Close UpperCover 8. After the following message is displayed, press the OK button. Load Front Tray Press OK The paper is held between the Platen and Back Cover as it is fed. Ofine Loading.. 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 enters Standby mode. 9. 10.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Paper Size (Tray) To change the paper size after paper has been advanced, select the paper size as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. Next, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper size. Press ◄ or ► to select the size of paper, and then press the OK button.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 4. Check the paper size. To use the paper size without changing it, press the OK button. To change the paper size, press ◄ or ► to select another size, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Pap.Size = ISO A4 If you selected Manual Input in Manual Pap.Size, enter the paper size and press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Input =297.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Removing Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot Press the Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Before ejecting paper during print jobs or while ink is still drying, press the Stop/Eject button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Removing Heavyweight Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot If you are printing heavyweight paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot, the printer will stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. In this case, remove the paper as follows. 1. Press the ▲ button.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.199), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Output Stacker Output Stacker Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker. (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker.
Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be used in two positions, as shown. Regular position Extended position Use the Output Stacker in the normal position. For some types of media, you can use the stacker in the extended position. Squeeze the wires of Basket Wire #2 (a) and pull them toward the front (b). Peel off the Velcro Tape (c) of the Basket Band and fasten it in the middle of Basket Rod #2 (d) to put the stacker in the extended position.
Print quality and color settings Enhanced Printing Options Print quality and color settings 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.
Print quality and color settings 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.
Print quality and color settings Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority 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.
Print quality and color settings Color Settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) Color Monochrome (Photo) Monochrome Choose whether to print in color or monochrome. (→P.214) Color Adjustment (Images) Cyan Magenta Yellow Brightness Contrast Saturation Gray Tone Adjustment You can adjust the levels of cyan, magenta, and yellow as well as the brightness, contrast, saturation, and gray tone separately for images, graphics, and text documents.
Print quality and color settings Enhancing Printing Quality Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines (*1) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, it takes more time than regular printing. High-Precision Printing Enables printing at the highest level of quality.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Setting optimized for printing at the highest level of quality. Draft Setting optimized for high-speed draft printing.
Print quality and color settings Print Target Description Poster (Text, Illustrations) Setting optimized for printing vivid, eye-catching store posters combining images and text. Scanned Image Setting optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Settings optimized for printing at the highest level of quality.
Print quality and color settings Print Target Description Scanned Image Settings optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Draft Settings optimized for high-speed draft printing. 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.
Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X) 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 quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) 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 quality and color settings 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.
Print quality and color settings 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 Color Adjustment Print in color.
Print quality and color settings 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 .
Print quality and color settings Matching Method Description Auto Color-matching optimized for images, graphics, or text Perceptual Color-matching optimized for photos. Print images with smooth gradations and colors closer to those as displayed on the screen. Perceptual (People, Dark Areas) Color matching optimized for printing skin tone and dark areas attractively in subdued, dark photos. For printing indoor shots of people or evening scenes attractively.
Print quality and color settings Gray Tone Adjustment The following settings can be adjusted if “Monochrome (Photo)” is selected in Color Mode. Gray Adjustment Description Items Color Balance Enables you to 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.
Print quality and color settings Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Main Easy Settings Print Target Advanced Color Settings Mode Photo A mode optimized for printing monochrome images with (Monochrome) maximum expressiveness through simple operations. Choosing Photo (Monochrome) in Easy Settings applies image processing to keep color ink use to an absolute minimum, suppressing color shift and achieving consistent gray balance.
Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 8. 9. Click Monochrome in the G Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click H Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.214) 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Media Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute 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.
Print quality and color settings 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. Click Standard(600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Media 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.
Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 8. 9. 10. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the F Print Priority list. Click Standard(600dpi) in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. To adjust brightness and contrast, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Finishing pane. 14. 15. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings 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.
Print quality and color settings 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 C Cyan D Magenta Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Yellow . E Yellow 9. F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact.
Print quality and color settings 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Media Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings 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 from the application menu to display the Page Attribute 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.
Print quality and color settings 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.
Print quality and color settings 11. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item C Cyan D Magenta Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Yellow . E Yellow F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. G Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other. For soft gradation, decrease the contrast.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 8. 9. 10. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settingsdialog box.
Print quality and color settings 11. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item C Cyan D Magenta Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Yellow . E Yellow F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. G Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other. For soft gradation, decrease the contrast.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the G Color Mode list.
Print quality and color settings 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. 9. 10. On the Gray Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Media Source, and so on. Close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings 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 Attribute 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.
Print quality and color settings 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. 12. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Media 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.
Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Print quality and color settings 8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. On the Gray Tone Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.
Print quality and color settings 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. 14. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Print quality and color settings 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 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.
Print quality and color 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. In this case, click ISO A3. 8. 9. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.465) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Print quality and color settings 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7.
Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the E Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking F View set. 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 12.
Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7.
Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the F Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the F Print Target list by clicking G View set. 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.541) 12.
Print quality and color settings 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 ( Cassette ) 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.
Print quality and color settings 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. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.465) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Print quality and color settings 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)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the E Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking F View set. 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Specify additional printing conditions.
Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9) 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)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original.
Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the F Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the F Print Target list by clicking G View set. 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.541) 12.
Print quality and color settings 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.
Print quality and color settings 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 Media 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.
Print quality and color settings 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 Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Print quality and color settings 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.
Print quality and color settings 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 Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) 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 (254.0mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
Print quality and color settings 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the C Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Print quality and color settings 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.541) 13.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Print quality and color settings 5. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Photo (Monochrome) in the E Print Target list. Caution • Photo (Monochrome) may not be available for all types of paper. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking F View Settings. 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.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list.
Print quality and color settings 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the A Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Print quality and color settings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13.
Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
Print quality and color settings 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the C Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Print quality and color settings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.541) 13.
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 Media Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.
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 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 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.277) • 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 enlarged 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 enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paperr width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2. 3.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click ISO A4 in the G Media 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 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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).
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 Attribute 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 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS 9) 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. 2.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Printing enlargements or reductions 15. Click F 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. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner. In this case, you can center originals by selecting F Print Centered on the Finishing pane. 16.
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 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 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. 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.
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 Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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).
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 Attribute 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 to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper 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. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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).
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. 16. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1 × 14.3 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click JIS B4. 9. 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click D Fit Media Size. Click ISO A3 in the G Media Size list. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm) [10.1 × 14.3 in] Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm) [11.7 × 16.5 in] 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, JIS B4. 12. 13. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure E Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the I Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1×14.3 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. 11. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 12. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Access the Page Setup pane. Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, JIS B4.
Printing enlargements or reductions 13. 14. 15. 16. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure D Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A4 in the H Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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.78) 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 media 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 Media Size. Oversized printing is not available with “Custom Size.” (→P.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.
Printing at full size 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
Printing at full size 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 Attribute 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 at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
Printing at full size 8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. 11. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
Printing at full size 13. 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). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Access the Page Setup pane.
Printing at full size 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→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.
Printing at full size 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click O Size Options to display the Media Size Options dialog box. In the Media Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Media Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the A Page Size list. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • 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 Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Printing at full size 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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).
Printing at full size 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute 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 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. In D Print Area Setting, click G For printing oversizes. 8. 9.
Printing at full size 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
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 Media 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 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 at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 Attribute 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 at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
Borderless Printing 8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. 11. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
Borderless Printing 13. 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). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Access the Page Setup pane.
Borderless Printing 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use n A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 Attribute 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 by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.
Borderless Printing 7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 8. In the C 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 F Print Target list. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access the Page Setup pane.
Borderless Printing 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 15. 16. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that E Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 17. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14. 15.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
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 Media 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 Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. Click E Fit Media Size under D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. In I Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Borderless Printing 7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 8. In the C 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 F Print Target list. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access the Page Setup pane.
Borderless Printing 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. Click D Fit Media Size under C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. In H Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to ll the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper. There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you register non-standard paper sizes, they are listed with standard sizes so that you can choose them anytime as needed.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.360) • Printing by using Custom Media Size (→P.361) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. 8. 9. 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 1. Select mm or inch in Units. 2. Enter “430” [16.9 in] in both Width and Height. 11. 12. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5. 6. 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. 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. 9. Click O Size Options to display the Media Size Options dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Media Size Options dialog box. 1.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Click Add to register “430 mm Square.” Click OK to close the Media Size Options dialog box. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, "430 mm Square." Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 13. Access the Main pane. 14. 15. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. 18. 19. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. In D Easy Settings, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print using Custom Media Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Media Size. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. 10. Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click “430*430”, the size you registered. 11. 12. 13. 14. In D Print Area Setting, click F For Manual printing. 15. 16. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 17. Access the Finishing pane. 18. 19. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 in (406.4 mm) Follow the steps below to print a banner in either horizontal or vertical format.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.360) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Media Size you registered. 1. 2. 3. Start Microsoft Word.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, "My Horizontal Banner." Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the 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 Media Source list.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.467) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. 1. On the Layout sheet, click M Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. 2. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner Page Size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. 10. 11. In D Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click F OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. 5.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. 9. 10. 11. In C Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) 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: 10 inches (254.0 mm) The steps to print a vertical or horizontal banner are as follows. 1.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. 10. 11. 12. Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, “My Horizontal Banner.” In B Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 5. Access the Finishing pane. 6. 7. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Access the Page Setup pane. In B Page Size, make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. 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 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 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 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.385) • Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) (→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 Media 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.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) 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 on four sheets of paper based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Poster Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Poster (Graphic Image) in the F Print Target list. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. 13. 14. Select the I Page Layout check box. 15. 16. Click Paper Tray Feed in the A Media Source list. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the I Page Layout list. In the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of any portion you do not want to print. Access the Finishing pane.
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.497) 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 (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 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 Media 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 Continuously (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) 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.
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 A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 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.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7.
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. 13. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 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.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Select the I Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the I Page Layout list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in J Layout Direction and K Page Border. 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. 14. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper. In this case, you can center originals on sheets when printing.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Centering originals 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media 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.
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 Attribute 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 Media 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 Attribute 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 Rolls (Mac OS 9) 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 paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7. 8.
Centering originals 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. Access the Finishing pane.
Centering originals 12. 13. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. 15. Select the F Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Centering originals 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. 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 13. 14. Select the G Print Centered check box. Click Match Page Size in the G Media Size list. Click F Scaling and enter “50.” Click Manual in the L Media Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
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 Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute 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.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS 9) 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 ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the source application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
Centering originals 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Make sure B Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 10. Access the Finishing pane.
Centering originals 11. 12. 13. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. Select the F Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.542) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it ts within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. 11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the I No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Conserving roll paper 7. 8. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 Attribute 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.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9) 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. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. 12. Select the H No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.
Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. Select the K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.
Conserving roll paper 7. 8. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media 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 Attribute 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 Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS 9) 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 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 Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-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 on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. 12. Select the I Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) (→P.439) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) (→P.441) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 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 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. In this case, click ISO A3. 8. 9. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.465) 10. 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute 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 Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.516) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7. 8.
Printing CAD Drawings 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.541) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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.
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 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 Printing from Photoshop You can print images in the Adobe RGB color space that you have created in Photoshop, the Adobe Systems photo retouching application. Using the dedicated Photoshop printer driver plug-in (provided with the printer) makes it easy to print Adobe RGB images more attractively. • Using the Plug-in to Print (→P.448) • Using the Printer Driver to Print (→P.
Other useful settings 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.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) 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 • 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 after it is disabled, or to change the setting for printing a cut line instead. 1. 2. 3.
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 Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9) 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. 2.
Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. In the C 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 D Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
Other useful settings 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) 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.
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 Cassette in the L Media Source list. 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1.
Other useful settings 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 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.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) 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: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Other useful settings 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. 12. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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: 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 ( Cassette ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3.
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. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the D Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the E Watermarks list. Note • To create your own, original watermark, click F Edit Watermark.
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Other useful settings 7. 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the F Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the F Print Target list by clicking G View set. 9. 10. 11. 12. Access the Finishing pane. Click A Media Source in the Cassette list. Select the C Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the D Watermarks list.
Windows Software Windows 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.497) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.499) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Windows • Layout Sheet (Windows) (→P.480) You can specify the page layout, watermarks, the orientation, the number of copies, and print processing options. • Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) (→P.514) • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.483) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved in a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Windows Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.467) • Checking a print preview (→P.468) 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, media source, layout, and so on.
Windows 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 “Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows)”. (→P.
Windows Previewing Images 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.497) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. When you attempt to print, the PageComposer window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.
Windows 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 media source and media type. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.474) , click Get Information by Media Type.
Windows 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.
Windows 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.497) Complete the print settings.
Windows 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.497) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
Windows Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type.
Windows Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help. N About Click to conrm version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Windows Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.107) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types and sizes by media source, as specied on the printer. When you select a media source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source, media type, and roll width.
Windows Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help. N About Click to conrm version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Windows Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setupsheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. 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.112) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the L Media Source list. Choose from the following options when this setting is activated.
Windows Setting Item Description H Orientation Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P.446) 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.422) (Conserve Paper) L Media Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main sheet.
Windows Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layoutsheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Page Layout C Set D Watermark Description Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.383) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.384) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.380) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.
Windows Setting Item Description M Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Windows Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment sheet. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.474) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Windows Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favoritessheet. 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.447) B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites . C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
Windows Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utilitysheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Button Corresponding Utility A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Windows 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.
Windows 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 Settingssheet. Setting Item A About 486 Software Description You can display version information for the printer driver.
Windows 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. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.
Windows 8. 9. Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. 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.
Windows Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. 1.
Windows 9. 10. 11. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 19. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Windows 20. 21. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 22. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Windows 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.
Windows 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.
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, 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. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
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. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings.
Windows 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.
Windows 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.
Windows 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.
Windows 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.
Windows 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.
Windows Color Settings Sheet: Color (Windows) 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 : color 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 (Windows) (→P.
Windows Setting Item Description J 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.214) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Windows Matching sheet: Driver Matching 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 Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.474) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet.
Windows Matching sheet: 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 (Windows) (→P.
Windows Matching sheet: Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) 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 Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list.
Windows Setting Item Description E Chart Number In Chart , select the number of the pattern with your desired colors. F Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the Eye-One spectrophotometer. G Color Temperature Select the value measured using the Eye-One spectrophotometer. Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Setting Item Description A Printer The printer name is displayed here. B Media Type Select the type of paper, as desired.
Windows Color Settings Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) The following settings are available on the Color Settings sheet for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment : monochrome 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 (Windows) (→P.474) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Windows Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.214) 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.
Windows Conrming the Print Image Before Printing The preview screen displayed before printing enables you to see the original image just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs helps prevent printing errors. For instructions on previewing print jobs, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows) (→P.469) • Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) (→P.
Windows Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.474) , click Settings by Media Type. 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.
Windows Media Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Media Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Media Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard media sizes for selection later as needed. Note • To display the Media Size Options dialog box, on the Page Setup Sheet (Windows) (→P.478) , click Media Size Options. Setting Item Description A Media Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver.
Windows 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.
Windows 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.
Windows 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 (Windows) (→P.480) , click Special Settings. Setting Item Description A FineZoom Settings This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto .
Windows 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 (Windows) (→P.474) , click View Settings by Print Target. 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.
Mac OS X Mac OS X 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.535) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.523) You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings.
Mac OS X 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.517) • Checking a print preview (→P.518) 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.
Mac OS X Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click F View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Mac OS X Checking the Layout Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. While viewing this screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Preview (Macintosh) 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 Before Printing (Mac OS X) (→P.
Mac OS X Checking the Layout 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.
Mac OS X Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Mac OS X 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 (Mac OS X) (→P.523) , click Get Information by Media Type. Setting Item A Media Source 522 Software Description Shows the Media Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded.
Mac OS X Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type.
Mac OS X Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.107) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types specied on the printer for each media source. When you select a media source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source and media type.
Mac OS X 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 Media 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.
Mac OS X Setting Item J Print Centered Description Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.405) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.406) K No Spaces at Top or Bottom 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.
Mac OS X 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.
Mac OS X Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.523) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Mac OS X Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. Setting Item A Data Send Method Description Choose how printing data is sent to the printer.
Mac OS X 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.
Mac OS X Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • Do not set up color-matching in Photoshop. • In the printer driver, specify Driver Correction and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. 1. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space.
Mac OS X 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. In Mode, click Driver Correction. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB.
Mac OS X 18. 19. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 20. Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in C Page Size -in this case, 10"x12". 21.
Mac OS X 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. You can also set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance.
Mac OS X 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.
Mac OS X 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. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.
Mac OS X Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.214) 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 (Mac OS X) (→P.523) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
Mac OS X 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 (Mac OS X) (→P.523) , click Color Settings in Advanced Settings.
Mac OS X Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.523) , click Settings by Media Type. 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.
Mac OS X 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 (Mac OS X) (→P.523) , click View Settings by Print Target. 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.
Mac OS 9 Mac OS 9 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P.559) For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.545) You can specify the number of copies, page range, media type, color processing, print quality, and print preview.
Mac OS 9 Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.542) • Checking a print preview (→P.543) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Finishing, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
Mac OS 9 Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click G View set. on the Main pane to display the View set. 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 “Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
Mac OS 9 Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Mac OS 9 Main Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item Description A Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” B Page Specify the pages to print.
Mac OS 9 Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description A Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” B Page Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and To C Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.107) D Set Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the paper type.
Mac OS 9 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) 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 Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. B Page Size Displays the page size, as specied in the source application. For details on paper sizes available from the source application, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.
Mac OS 9 Setting Item Description J Layout Direction This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. K Page Border This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line around each page of multiple pages printed on a single sheet. *1: Selecting poster layout from the I Page Layout list displays a check box for specifying the pages to print.
Mac OS 9 Finishing Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Media Source You can choose the media source. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in C Media Type in the Main Pane (Mac OS 9). (→P.545) 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.
Mac OS 9 Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.545) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Mac OS 9 Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item A Utility Description Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Mac OS 9 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Background Printing Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking B On to print in the background. Deactivate this setting by clicking C Off to print in the foreground. D Data Send Method Choose how printing data is sent to the printer.
Mac OS 9 Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) 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. 5. Select the printer in Chooser. 6. Click OK to close the Add Favorite dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Complete the print settings. In the Favorites list, click Add Favorite to display the Add Favorite dialog box.
Mac OS 9 Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. In the application menu, choose Print. In the Favorites list, choose the favorite you registered. Note • To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite le.
Mac OS 9 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • Do not set up color-matching in Photoshop. • In the printer driver, specify Driver Matching Mode and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. 1.
Mac OS 9 5. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. 7. Click Image in the F Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. In Mode, click Driver Correction. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB.
Mac OS 9 15. Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in B Page Size -in this case, 10"x12". 16. Access the Finishing pane. 17. 18. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in the B Roll Paper Width list, click the L Printer in the Main pane to update the printer information. 19.
Mac OS 9 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. You can also set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance.
Mac OS 9 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) 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.
Mac OS 9 3. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Mac OS 9 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) 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. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.
Mac OS 9 Setting Item Description I Gray Tone Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool Black (tinged with blue), Warm Black (tinged with red), and so on. J Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.
Mac OS 9 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 (Mac OS 9) (→P.545) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. B Matching Method Select the matching method that suits the document to be printed.
Mac OS 9 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9) 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 (Mac OS 9) (→P.545) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Mac OS 9 Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.214) 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, on the Color Adjustment pane, click Object Adjustment.
Mac OS 9 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.545) , click Settings by Media Type. 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.
Mac OS 9 Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) 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 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.552) , click Special Settings.
Mac OS 9 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) 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 (Mac OS 9) (→P.545) , click View Settings by Print Target. 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.
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) • Mac OS 9.1 or later • 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 on 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.
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.571) • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.580) 1.
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 Printing Activate this setting to use Raw 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. 0.0.0.0 DNS Host Name Specify the printer host name, up to 63 characters (1-63 characters). Use single-byte letters, numbers, and “-” (hyphens).
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. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select TCP/IP, and then press ▼. Interface Setup TCP/IP ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select IP Setting, and then press ▼. TCP/IP IP Setting ↓ 5.
Network Setting 8. Press ◄ or ► to select the number, and then press the OK button. IP Address =xxx.0.0.0 Note • Pressing the ◄ button decreases the number by 1. The minimum value is “0,” after which “255” is displayed. • Pressing the ► button increases the number by 1. The maximum value is “255,” after which “0” is displayed. • Hold down ◄ or ► to increase or decrease the value continuously. 9. Repeat steps 6-8 to enter the IP address assigned to the printer. IP Address =xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 10.
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 Information, and then press ▼. 3.
Network Setting 4. Execute the following command to send the IP address to the printer and congure it. ping [IP address as specied in the ARP command] -l 479 Example: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -l 479 Note • In “-l,” the “l” is the letter “l”. • In Mac OS X when using Terminal, enter the ping command in the format “ping -s 479 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.” For details, refer to the help le for the command line. Note • The subnet mask and default gateway will be set to “0.0.0.0.
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 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. For details on conguring printer settings for networks, refer to the following topics. • • • • Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings (→P.573) Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings (→P.
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 (Windows) 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 RPrinter NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Default Setting Details Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server, up to 47 characters. - Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-5) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server, up to 32 characters. - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server, up to 255 characters.
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. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select NetWare, and then press ▼. Interface Setup NetWare ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select NetWare, and then press ▼. NetWare NetWare ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select On and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Network Setting (Windows) 10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values. • To cancel the setup process, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more. Important • Be sure to complete step 10. This will activate the values you have entered.
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.580) 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. Do not exceed 255 characters for the context name. 2. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.587) 3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.587) 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.584) 2.
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. Important • If you use the printer on a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address on the Printer (→P.571) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) window.
Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, 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) 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, 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 (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) 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 (Macintosh) 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 Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (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. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 3. 4. 5. Close the Chooser window. 6. 7. 8. 9. Close the AppleTalk window and save the settings. 10. In AppleTalk, click Active. Click AppleTalk under Control Panels to display the AppleTalk window. In Connect via, choose Built-in Ethernet. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) 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. Close the Network window and save the settings.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 7. Select the printer in the Printer Browser list and click Add.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer on TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel (→P.575) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 3.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 4. Enter the printer’s IP address in IP Address and click Add. 5. Click OK to close the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box. 6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. 7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) 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. If you use other versions, refer to the help for the Printer Setup Utility (or the Print Center ). 1. 2. 3. Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. 4. Click More Printers. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 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. 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 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. Note • In Mac OS 9, if the computer’s TCP/IP settings have been congured, you can connect the printer to the network as easily as with the Bonjour function.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 4. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add.
Adjusting the Printhead Maintenance Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically”. (→P.610) For instructions on manual adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually”. (→P.
Adjusting the Printhead 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Auto Head Adj., and then press ▼. Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Advanced Adj., and then press ▼. Auto Head Adj. Advanced Adj. ↓ 6. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Advanced Adj.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment.
Adjusting the Printhead 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Head Adj = Yes A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. 6. After Adj.Setting is displayed, press ▼. Adj.Setting D↓ 7. Press ▼. D D-1 8. Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment. After you determine the pattern with straight lines, press ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set., and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Med.Detail Set. ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press ▼. Med.Detail Set. Plain Paper ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Head Height, and then press ▼. Plain Paper Head Height ↓ 5.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There are two modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj. Advanced Adj. offers a wider range of adjustment than Standard Adj. If using Standard Adj. does not eliminate streaks, or if streaks are quite noticeable, try Advanced Adj.
Adjusting the feed amount Follow these steps to change the Feed Priority setting. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set., and then press the ▼ button. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the ▼ button. 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Feed Priority, and then press the ▼ button. 5. Press ◄ or ► to select the level of suction against paper on the Band Joint, and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the feed amount 6. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Standard Adj. = Yes Note • The following screen will be displayed when feeding paper automatically. In this case, select the paper source, and then press the OK button. Media Source = Roll A test pattern is printed for band adjustment. After reading the pattern, the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount and returns to online mode.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different. 1. Press the Online button to pause printing. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Fine Band Adj., and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually. When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount manually. We recommend automatic adjustment for other types of media. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically”. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ▼ button. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Manual Band Adj, and then press the ▼ button. Adjust Printer Manual Band Adj ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Band Adj = Yes Test pattern A is printed for band adjustment. 6.
Adjusting the feed amount 7. Examine test pattern B for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. Adj.Setting =11 The feed amount is adjusted, and the printer goes online. If printed documents are still affected by uneven contrast or banding in different colors at regular intervals after this adjustment, you can adjust the feed amount during printing. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount 4. Press ◄ or ► to change the value, and then press the OK button. Fine Band Adj. =+2 Note • The supported range is -5 to +5. 5. Press the Online button to resume printing. Note • The Fine Band Adj. adjustment value set during printing is also applied to the next print job. However, if you adjust the Printhead alignment, the Fine Band Adj. value is reset to 0.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set., and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Med.Detail Set. ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press ▼. Med.Detail Set.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount. Note • If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. (→P.619) Important • Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing.
Adjusting the feed amount 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Length, and then press ▼. Adjust Printer Adjust Length ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Adjust Length = Yes A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20-30 mm from the edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets. Follow these steps for standard automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
Adjusting the feed amount 6. Examine test pattern C1 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. C2 is displayed on the Control Panel. 7. Examine test pattern C2 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes back online.
Color adjustment Color adjustment Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors Color calibration is a feature that compensates for changes in color from individual variation among Printheads or from the printing environment, ensuring better color consistency. We recommend using color calibration in the following situations.
Color adjustment RC Proong 210 - Compatible Compatible Proong Paper Compatible Compatible Compatible Opaque Paper - Compatible - Art Extr Smooth - Compatible - • The adjustment value determined by color calibration is also applied when printing on paper other than the paper you use to execute color calibration. • In the printer driver or in the MAIN MENU of the Control Panel, you can specify whether to apply the adjustment value from color calibration when printing.
Color adjustment Follow these steps to execute color calibration. 1. Load paper compatible with color calibration. When using sheets, load paper A4/Letter (vertical, 8.5×11 in [210.0×297.0 mm] ) or larger. One sheet is required. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette (→P.80) • Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.82) • Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.86) 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3.
Color adjustment Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Color adjustment By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Color adjustment 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 11. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in C Setting Method. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
Color adjustment 12. Click D Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. 13. Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. 14. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall.
Color adjustment 15. After conrming that Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode, select the number for the desired color tone on the chart in E Chart Number. 16. 17. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing.
Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the Eye-One spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of supported Eye-One devices, refer to the manual provided with the Light Source Measure Tool. 1.
Color adjustment 6. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 7. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Click Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the A Matching Mode list.
Color adjustment 12. Select By entering values directly in C Setting Method. 13. 14. 15. Select the F Lighting Source Type and G Color Temperature determined in step 1. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing.
Color adjustment 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.
Color adjustment 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.
Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “H” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers.
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see “Ink Tank”. (→P.641) Precautions when handling an Ink Tank Take the following precautions when handling an Ink Tank. Caution • For safety, keep an Ink Tank out of the reach of children.
Ink Tanks Replacing an Ink Tank 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. It is time to replace an Ink Tank if any of these messages are shown on the Display Screen : Ink Lvl: Chk xx, No Ink Left, Ink Tank / Check xx, Ink Tank / Replace xx, Online Key / Press To Print, or Not Enough Ink. (In these examples, xx represents an abbreviation for ink colors.) Ink Tank Replace xx Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printing or printhead cleaning.
Ink Tanks 2. Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Note • Ink levels are shown on the Display Screen of the control panel, and the level indicator corresponding to the Color Label of the Ink Tank for replacement ashes. 3. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it.
Ink Tanks 4. Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip and remove it. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Dispose of used Ink Tanks according to local regulations. 5. Before opening the pouch, shake the Ink Tank gently seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by rotating your wrist to turn the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly.
Ink Tanks 6. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Note • Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. • Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Do not remove an Ink Tank to shake it once installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. 7. Insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down.
Ink Tanks 8. Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks. 9. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. 10. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink Tank. If the printer was in Menu mode or an error message was shown on the Display Screen, the printer goes online. If a print job was in progress when the Ink Tank was replaced, printing is automatically resumed.
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The remaining level of each ink is displayed on the Display Screen bottom line when the printer is online, except during print jobs or error messages. During print jobs or error messages, press the Information button to display the ink levels on the Display Screen bottom line. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label below 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 "Check Ink Level: xx" (here, xx refers to the ink color) is shown on the Display Screen and the Message lamp is lit when there is little ink left in a tank. 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.653) Checking the Print Quality 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. For instructions, see “Checking for Nozzle Clogging”. (→P.
Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or is affected by streaks 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 Nozzle Check menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.47) 1. Load unused paper Letter-sized or larger. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Paper Holder (→P.115) • Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.
Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can perform automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity by specifying a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu. (→P.47) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. • If POP Board (paper thickness 1.5 mm [0.06 in]) is loaded in Front Paper Feed Slot, printhead cleaning will not work correctly.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If Printhead / Please Replace is shown on the Display Screen • If the Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible Printhead For information on the compatible Printhead, see “Printhead”. (→P.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink leak from the Printhead, which may cause stains. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replacement. • Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after replacement of the Printhead. (→P.47) 1.
Printheads 7. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Replace P.head = Yes Please Wait.. is shown on the Display Screen, and excess ink is absorbed. Replace P.head Please Wait.. After about three minutes, Open UpperCover is shown on the Display Screen. Replace P.head Open UpperCover 8. Open the Top Cover. Rep. P.head OK is shown on the Display Screen. Replace P.head Rep. P.
Printheads 9. If the Carriage is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 10. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever of the Printhead forward all the way to open it completely.
Printheads 11. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 12. Remove the used Printhead. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
Printheads 13. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or the metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect the printing quality. 14. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it.
Printheads 15. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles or metal contacts do not touch the carriage. 16. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 17. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
Printheads 18. Close the Top Cover. Please Wait.. is shown on the Display Screen, and ink lls the system. Replace P.head Please Wait.. After about ten minutes, the Printhead alignment will be automatically adjusted, and the printer will go online. 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 This is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-05 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.661) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see “Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.
Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. It is time to replace the Maintenance Cartridge if any of these messages are shown on the Display Screen : Online, Ofine, MTCart Full Soon, and Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart. Maint Cartridge Replace Cart Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during Printhead cleaning.
Maintenance Cartridge 3. Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp the handles on both sides (b) and keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
Maintenance Cartridge Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. 5. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge level, put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. 6. Expel air in the plastic bag and seal the zipper. Fold the plastic bag in half.
Maintenance Cartridge 7. Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging material in the box for storage, just like the new Maintenance Cartridge was, keeping it level. Important • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its active and ongoing policy to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge.
Maintenance Cartridge 9. Hold the Output Tray on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Output Tray with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. 10. Press the Information button. Initialization of the new Maintenance Cartridge takes about ve seconds, after which the printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Maintenance Cartridge. If Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart is displayed, printing is disabled.
Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, ink mist, and so on. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. The remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge is shown at right on the bottom line of the Display Screen when the printer is online, except during print jobs or error messages.
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 MTCart Full Soon is displayed. You can continue to print, but check the 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.20) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation.
Cleaning the Printer 6. If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush, provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. 7. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole, the Paper Retainer, and the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves.
Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • 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. • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). 8. Close the Top Cover.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable working environment. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After printing on small paper Caution • During cleaning, use a type of paper that does not generate much dust from cutting, such as Plain Paper.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Pick Up Roller Cleaning the Pick Up Roller may solve feeding problems when using the Cassette. Note • The menu option Clean Roller is not displayed after you have started supplying paper from a roll or the tray. Remove the paper to access Clean Roller. • Clean Roller is not available unless plain paper is used. If you attempt cleaning with other paper, Load Plain Paper In Cassette is displayed for two seconds, after which the display reverts to the upper level menu. 1.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding If white dots about 1 mm (0.039 in) apart appear on printed documents in the direction paper is fed, clean the spurs (a). During spur cleaning, a Cleaning sheet fed from the Top Paper Feed Slot is repeatedly advanced and retracted to clean the spurs. Note • Spur cleaning requires a Cleaning sheet. • If the spurs are quite soiled, executing cleaning once may not be enough to clean them completely. Execute cleaning again if one time is not effective.
Cleaning the Printer 5. Open the Paper Tray Cover (a). 6. Squeeze the Width Guide (a) and slide it all the way to the left. 7. Remove the Cleaning sheet from the pouch. The pouch is used to store the Cleaning Sheet, so keep it in a safe place. 8. Insert the long side of the Cleaning sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot in the position to be cleaned. Insert the Cleaning sheet gently until it stops.
Cleaning the Printer Note • If the width of the paper used when soiling occurred is wider than the Cleaning sheet, insert the sheet in different positions as you perform cleaning. 9. Press the OK button to start cleaning. Cleaning takes about a minute and a half. 10. Remove cleaning sheet, press OK is shown on the Control Panel. At this point, pull out the Cleaning sheet and press the OK button. 11. 12. Put the Cleaning Sheet back in the pouch. Close the Paper Tray Cover.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can perform automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity by specifying a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu. (→P.47) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. • If POP Board (paper thickness 1.5 mm [0.
Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Note • You cannot prepare to transfer the printer if MTCart Full Soon or Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart is shown on the Display Screen. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations. (→P.
Other Maintenance 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Move Printer = Yes Ink Draining.. is shown on the Display Screen. Move Printer Ink Draining.. Open InkTankCvr is shown on the Display Screen. Move Printer Open InkTankCvr 6. Open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove Ink Tank is shown on the Display Screen.
Other Maintenance 7. Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Close every Ink Tank Lock Lever, and close the Ink Tank Cover. After Please Wait.. is shown on the Display Screen, Ink Draining.. is displayed as ink in the printer tubes is absorbed.
Other Maintenance 9. After Completed! Turn Power Off!! is shown on the Display Screen, turn off the printer. Completed! Turn Power Off!! 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. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the Ink Tanks, wait until the printer comes online, and follow this procedure again. 10. 11. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 12.
Other Maintenance Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. 13. Close the Top Cover. 14. 15. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
Other Maintenance 16. Holding the Output Tray on both sides by the far end, press the button to release the lock, and then remove the tray. 17. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box.
Other Maintenance Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Select Information → Version. The rmware version is displayed. Updating the rmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware.
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. ⇒Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print without borders? Borderless printing is possible on rolls. You can also specify borderless printing in the printer driver by adjusting the original size to match the paper size. Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. ⇒Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size (→P.325) ⇒Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (→P.327) ⇒Borderless Printing at Actual Size (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Answer Question How do I modify how colors are printed? To compensate for changes in color from individual variation among Printheads or from the printing environment and to ensure better color consistency, execute color calibration. ⇒Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors (→P.628) You can adjust colors even further in the printer driver before printing. ⇒Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver (→P.
Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn the printer on. The printer is not selected in the printer driver. (The printer is in Sleep mode.) In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try printing again.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Quick Start Guide . 2. Make sure the Link indicator is lit.
Cannot print over a network Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Ethernet Driver, and then press ▼. Interface Setup Ethernet Driver ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Auto Detect, and then press ▼. Ethernet Driver Auto Detect ↓ 5.
Cannot print over a network 8. Press ◄ or ► to select Ethernet Type, and then press ▼. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Type ↓ 9. Press ◄ or ► to select the Ethernet type, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Ethernet Type = 10 Base-T Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. 10. Press ◄ or ► to select Spanning Tree, and then press ▼. Ethernet Driver Spanning Tree ↓ 11. Press ◄ or ► to enable or disable spanning tree support, and then press OK.
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. For details, see “Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility”. (→P.495) or see “Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel”. (→P.575) The printer’s TCP/IP network settings are 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. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings”. (→P.598) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s AppleTalk settings are congured correctly. For details, see “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s NetWare settings are not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings”. (→P.582) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly.
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.731) The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job, and paper could not be fed because the trailing edge was taped to the roll. Remove the portion of roll paper that was used and insert a new roll. (→P.122) (→P.117) (→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.651) Because the printer was left without Ink Tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system. After the Ink Tank has been installed for 24 hours, run Head Cleaning B .
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. (*1) Corrective Action Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver. (→P.167) (→P.124) (→P.168) Make sure the same paper type is specied in the printer driver as on the printer. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject 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.670) 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.167) (→P.124) (→P.
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.673) 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.670) The Paper Retainer is soiled.
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 Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specic troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.107) Lines are misaligned Cause The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Corrective Action Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.610) (→P.612) The length of printed images is inaccurate Cause Corrective Action In the printer menu, Band Joint is specied in Feed Priority .
Problems with the printing quality 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 Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. Set VacuumStrngth to Weakest . (→P.623) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead . (→P.614) Documents are printed crooked Cause Skew Skew Check Lv. has been set to Loose or Off . Corrective Action Choose Standard in Skew Check Lv. . If strict skew detection is required, choose High Accuracy in Skew Check Lv. . White dots about 1 mm (0.
Problems with the printing quality Immediately After Borderless Printing, the Trailing Edge Margin is Soiled During Regular Printing Cause Corrective Action Depending on your printing environment, after Follow these steps to set the Between Pages setting borderless printing in which the leading and trailing of Drying Time in a range of 30 seconds to 3 minutes edge of the roll is cut automatically, any ink adhering before borderless printing. to the cutter unit may rub off on the next printed 1.
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 the steps below 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, you must log on with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. 1. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
Clearing jammed paper Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”. (→P.142) 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. Use a store-bought cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Clearing jammed paper 3. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).
Clearing jammed paper • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.711), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Clearing jammed paper If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. 2. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Install the Roll Feed Unit on the printer again. (→P.
Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. 2. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper Tray lamp. Press ◄ or ► to select POP Board, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Pap.Type = POP Board 3. Press ◄ or ► to select ISO A2, and then press OK.
Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3.
Clearing jammed paper Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.716), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
Clearing jammed paper • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼.
Clearing jammed paper If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Install the Roll Feed Unit on the printer. (→P.
Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette If paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. How to clear the paper jam varies depending on the message. • Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper (→P.717) • Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P.720) If Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper is displayed If paper is jammed in the paper feed slot of the cassette 1.
Clearing jammed paper If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the Back Cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Caution • Do not touch the areas in the printer indicated by (a). If the grease that coats these parts is accidentally wiped away, it may cause feeding problems.
Clearing jammed paper 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover.
Clearing jammed paper If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover.
Clearing jammed paper Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Clearing jammed paper 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray. 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼.
If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 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. • Roll paper makes a uttering sound during printing There may be a uttering sound when large paper is advanced.
Other problems Other problems 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. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Head Cleaning B is used often. Head Cleaning B consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer.
Other problems Paper cannot be cut Cause Corrective Action The printed document became caught on a foreign Remove the foreign object by the Output Tray to object by the Output Tray , which lifted the document. enable the printer to eject the printed document, The Cutter passed under the paper. keeping it level. In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specied in Auto Cut . Specify Yes in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In MAIN MENU , Eject or Manual is specied in Cutting Mode .
Other problems Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. The roll was pulled out by force when it had been advanced before printing, and this action closed the Paper Feed Slot . Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a while and reload the roll. Cannot load sheets in the tray Cause The paper source selection is incorrect.
Other problems Ink level detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink Tanks (→P.641) specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. 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 Disabling Ink Level Detection On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. The remaining level of the ↓ 1. 2. Press ▼ and check the message on the Display Screen. Press ◄ or ► to select Information, and then press the OK button. Please Check. ↑ = Information A conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen about disabling ink level detection. Tank once emptied is ↓ 3. 4. Press ▼ and check the message on the Display Screen.
Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.
Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh).
Responding to Messages Error Messages Warning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. • • • • • • • • • • GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) (→P.759) Ink Lvl: Chk xx (xx represents an ink color) (→P.750) Check Printout (→P.757) Feed Limit.. (→P.747) Consumables Low (→P.
Responding to Messages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Paper Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline (→P.733) Can’t DetectPapr (→P.747) Paper Too Large / Please Check (→P.734) Paper Too Small / Please Check (→P.734) Paper Size / Please Check (→P.737) Papr Size Undetected (→P.746) PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline (→P.734) PaprTyp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline (→P.734) Paper Type / Please Change (→P.754) Paper / Please Reload (→P.746) Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P.747) Paper Loaded / Crooked (→P.
Responding to Messages Calibration multi-sensor err Cause The performance of a sensor inside the printer may be impaired. Corrective Action Press the OK button and cancel calibration. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Paper loaded askew. Cause A sheet has been loaded askew in the Top Paper Feed Slot . Corrective Action Remove the sheet and reload it straight.
Responding to Messages Paper Too Large / Please Check Cause The loaded paper exceeds the maximum size supported by the printer. Corrective Action Press the Online button to clear the error message. For details on supported paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.112) Paper Too Small / Please Check Cause The loaded paper is smaller than the minimum size supported by the printer. Corrective Action Press the Online button to clear the error message. For details on supported paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The type and size of paper as specied on the printer Adjust both settings so that they match and try do not match the type and size specied in the printer printing again. driver. PaprTyp Mismatch Cause The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. Corrective Action Make sure the same type of paper is specied on the printer as in the printer driver. (→P.82) (→P.
Messages regarding paper PaprSiz Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The paper size as specied on the If you have selected Fit Roll Paper printer does not match the size Width in the printer driver settings specied in the printer driver. and Warning in Detect Mismatch in the printer menu: Printing resumes after the warning message is displayed. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.
Messages regarding paper Paper Size / Please Check Paper Too Small / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too small for the printer has been loaded. Load paper of the correct size. (→P.112) Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle checking. Load a sheet of unused paper Letter-sized or larger. (→P.80) (→P.82) Paper Too Large / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too large for the printer has been loaded.
Messages regarding paper Roll Paper / Please Replace Paper Level Low / Replace Paper Cause The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left. Corrective Action Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing, then follow these steps to replace the roll. 1. Remove the roll. (→P.122) (→P.117) 2. Load a roll with enough paper left. (→P.115) (→P.118) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. (→P.124) 4.
Messages regarding paper Load Papr in Cas / Press Online. Cause Corrective Action A print job for the Cassette was sent when no sheets Load paper of the type and size you have specied in are loaded there. the printer driver in the Cassette . (→P.80) Change the printer driver settings to match the paper feed slot specied for the sheet already loaded, and then try printing again. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing.
Messages regarding paper Sheets Loaded / Press ↓ To Eject Cause Sheets are loaded in the tray. Corrective Action 1. Press ▼ to eject the sheet. 2. Load the indicated paper. (→P.118) (→P.156) Tray Selected Cause A print job for manually printing on sheets was sent when a roll is loaded. Corrective Action Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. Follow these steps to reload sheets. 1. Press the OK button. 2. Press ▲ . 3. Remove the roll. 4. Press ▼ . 5.
Messages regarding paper Check Supported Paper. Cause Corrective Action The print job received species a type or width of paper that is not compatible with borderless printing. Follow the steps below to change the settings of the print job to enable borderless printing. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Make sure the dedicated printer driver for your printer is selected and try printing again.
Messages regarding paper Remove paper Cannot Feed / Press ↑ Key Cause Roll paper is not fed on the Platen , even if you try to feed it. Corrective Action Remove any jammed roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot and reload the roll. The printer has received a print job for a type of paper Check printer settings for the paper type and source. that cannot be supplied from the paper source. Change the paper type in the printer driver and try printing again. The paper in the Cassette is not loaded correctly.
Messages regarding paper Roll Paper Chk / Check Width/Spcr Cause The paper is loaded askew. Corrective Action Insert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printing rmly all the way into the printer. When using A2 rolls, attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing before loading the roll. (→P.144) When using sizes other than A2, remove the Spacer for Borderless Printing before loading the roll. (→P.144) The paper loaded is not compatible with borderless printing.
Messages regarding paper Paper Loaded / Crooked Cause Corrective Action The roll has been loaded askew. Follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Press the Online button to clear the error message. 2. Insert the edge of the roll straight into the Paper Feed Slot. Paper has been loaded in the Cassette askew. Follow the steps below to reload the paper. 1. After pressing the ▲ button to clear the error message, remove any jammed paper from the cassette. (→P.173) 2. Load paper in the Cassette . (→P.
Messages regarding paper Paper Askew / Please Reload Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded in the Cassette askew. Follow these steps to reload the paper. 1. Press the ▲ button. 2. Remove the sheet. 3. Press the ▼ button. 4. Load paper in the Cassette . (→P.156) Paper has been manually loaded askew. Follow these steps to reload the paper. 1. Press the ▲ button. 2. Remove the sheet. 3. Press the ▼ button. 4. Load a sheet manually. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Paper / Please Reload Cause Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. Corrective Action Reload paper straight, in the correct position. (→P.156) (→P.118) (→P.159) Papr Size Undetected Cause Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. 746 Error Message Corrective Action Reload paper straight, in the correct position. (→P.156) (→P.118) (→P.
Messages regarding paper Can’t DetectPapr Cause Corrective Action The paper has come out of the printer. Remove the paper that has come out of the printer, press the Online button, and reload the paper. (→P.82) (→P.86) A paper jam occurred in the printer. Remove the jammed paper, press the Online button, and reload paper. (→P.138) (→P.179) (→P.173) The roll cannot be correctly detected. Rewind the roll manually until the paper caught in the rollers is completely out of the rollers.
Messages regarding paper Cutting Error Cause Corrective Action There are sheets left on the Output Tray . Remove the paper. There is a foreign object by the Output Tray , obstructing the Cutter Unit . Remove the foreign object. You are not using the printer under the recommended Use the printer only where the recommended environmental conditions for the paper. environmental conditions for the paper are met. Note that various environmental conditions are recommended for various types of paper.
Messages regarding paper Roll Selected / Load Roll Cause No roll is loaded. Corrective Action Follow these steps to load the roll. 1. Load the roll. (→P.115) (→P.118) 2. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. (→P.124) 3. Specify the paper length, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll and you have deactivated the automatic detection function of the remaining roll paper. (→P.125) Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing.
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink Lvl: Chk xx (xx represents an ink color) 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. Ink Tank / Check xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause Corrective Action There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Load or reload the Ink Tank . (→P.642) There is a problem with the Ink Tank .
Messages regarding ink Not Enough Ink Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot clean the Printhead . Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank . (→P.642) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough ink to nish printing. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank . (→P.642) You can print until the ink runs out by pressing the Online button.
Messages regarding ink 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.642) Ink Tank / Replace xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible or empty. Load or reload the Ink Tank . (→P.642) There is a problem with the Ink Tank . Replace it with a new Ink Tank . (→P.
Messages regarding ink Ink Tank Cover / Close Please Cause The Ink Tank Cover is open. Corrective Action Close the Ink Tank Cover . The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. Corrective Action The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the section “Ink level detection” in “Disabling Ink Level Detection” and take the appropriate action. (→P.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Paper Type / Please Change Cause The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted when highly transparent lm is loaded. Corrective Action We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.610) Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.619) Online Key / and recalibrate Band Adj Error / Please Readjust Cause The feed amount cannot be adjusted; highly transparent lm is loaded.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Excessv Temp/Hu / Press OK/Stop Cause The temperature or humidity where the printer is installed is out of the acceptable range for printer operation. Corrective Action Press the Stop/Eject button and stop printing. Use the printer in an environment that meets the requirements for the operating environment. Note that various environmental conditions are also recommended for various types of paper.
Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Online Key / and recalibrate Band Adj Error / Please Readjust Cause The feed amount cannot be adjusted; highly transparent lm is loaded. Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.619) Printhd Adj Err / Please Readjust Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.651) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.
Messages regarding printheads Printhead / Please Check Cause Corrective Action The left Printhead is installed in the right position and Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds vice versa. before restoring the power. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Check Printout Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead . (→P.
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Corrective Action Install the Maintenance Cartridge . (→P.661) MTCart Full Soon Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. Corrective Action You can continue printing. However, prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge .
Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Cause Corrective Action There is a problem with the print job. 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. Top Cover / Please Close Cause Corrective Action The Top Cover is open. Close the Top Cover .
Other Messages Power On / Again Cause Corrective Action Fastening tape or the Belt Stopper has not been removed inside the Top Cover . Follow the steps below, referring to the Quick Start Guide as needed. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Open the Top Cover and remove the tape or Belt Stopper . 3. Turn the printer on. There is a paper jam. Follow these steps. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the jammed paper. (→P.173) (→P.138) (→P.179) 3. Turn the printer on. 4. Reload the paper. (→P.80) (→P.82) (→P.
Other Messages Consumables Low Cause It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. Corrective Action If Repl Consumables is displayed, you can continue to use the printer for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Repl Consumables Cause It is past the recommended time to replace consumables for which service is required. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
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Index Index A Basic Environmental Performance............................77 Packaging materials............................................77 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge..................................................................724 About This User Manual..............................................1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9)..........................................559 Printer..
Index Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel..........100 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper..........................138, 708 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows........................101 Color adjustment.....................................................628 Cannot connect the printer to the network..............690 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9)..................561 Cannot load sheets in the tray.................................726 Color Adjustment pane: color............................
Index Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows)...............................................................593 D Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...................................................................598 Depression on the leading edge is left....................725 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings...................................................................582 Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper...................
Index G Installation problems...............................................706 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number)...................759 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing....................................................203 Advanced Settings............................................203 Color Settings....................................................205 Enhancing Printing Quality................................206 Print Priority...................................
Index Main Sheet (Windows)............................................474 No Ink Left...............................................................752 Configuration using Advanced Settings.............476 Not Enough Ink........................................................751 Configuration using Easy Settings....................474 Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge.............................758 O Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart................................758 Online Key / and recalibrate.......
Index PaprSiz Mismatch...................................................736 PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline.....................734 PaprTyp Mismatch...................................................735 PaprTyp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline....................734 Power On / Again....................................................760 Power On / Again / Multi-sensor Err........................761 Preparing to Transfer the Printer.............................679 Press OK and recalibrate....................
Index Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other........380 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows).....407 Free Layout (Windows).....................................380 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets....................406 imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh).......381 Centering originals on sheets............................406 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X)..............................................................
Index Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper...........................................................702 R Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls...........................134 Remove paper.........................................................742 Cannot Feed / Press ↑ Key...............................742 Fit Roll Paper Width..........................................274 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9)..............................................................
Index Specifications............................................................72 Support Sheet (Windows).......................................485 Ink........................................................................74 Switching Modes.......................................................27 Interface..............................................................73 Switching the Printer Online/Offline.....................27 Maximum stacking capacity................................
Index Using Favorites (Mac OS 9)....................................553 Printing using the favorite..................................554 W Registering a favorite........................................553 When to Replace Ink Tanks.....................................649 Using Favorites (Mac OS X)....................................530 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink..........................................649 Using Favorites (Windows).....................................
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