Contents Introduction How to use th�s manual ...1 About Th�s User Manual ...1 HTML Vers�on of the Manual for Pr�nt�ng ...3 Printer Parts Pr�nter parts ...7 Front ...7 Back ...9 Top Cover (Ins�de) ...10 Carr�age ... 11 Ink Tank Cover (Ins�de) ...12 Control Panel ...14...
Contents Printer Specifications ...133 Specifications ...133 Bas�c Env�ronmental Performance ...138 Pr�nt Area ...139 Basic Printing Workflow Pr�nt�ng procedure ...140 Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Rolls ...140 Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Sheets ...144 Pr�nt�ng Opt�ons Us�ng Rolls and Sheets ...147 Manually Load�ng Paper to the Pos�t�on for Pr�nt�ng ...148 Pr�nt�ng from W�ndows ...149...
Med�a Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (Mac OS 9) ...208 Handl�ng sheets for paper feed slots ...209 Select�ng the Sheet as the Paper Source ...209 Load�ng the Sheet �n the Pr�nter ...210 Select�ng the Paper Type (Sheet)...213 Remov�ng the Sheet ...214 Clear�ng a Jammed Sheet ...215 Manually Load�ng Paper to the Pos�t�on for Pr�nt�ng ...218 Output Stacker ...219...
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Contents Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ...298 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) ...301 Pr�nt�ng Photos �n Monochrome (W�ndows) ...304 Pr�nt�ng Photos �n Monochrome (Mac OS X) ...306 Pr�nt�ng Photos �n Monochrome (Mac OS 9) ...309 Pr�nt�ng enlargements or reduct�ons ...312 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to Match the Paper S�ze ...312 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth ...313 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value...314...
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Pr�nt�ng on Non-Standard Paper S�zes (Mac OS 9) ...402 Pr�nt�ng Vert�cal or Hor�zontal Banners (Large-Format Pr�nt�ng; W�ndows) ...405 Pr�nt�ng Vert�cal or Hor�zontal Banners (Large-Format Pr�nt�ng; Mac OS X) ...409 Pr�nt�ng Vert�cal or Hor�zontal Banners (Large-Format Pr�nt�ng; Mac OS 9) ...412 T�l�ng and mult�ple pages per sheet ...416 Pr�nt�ng Mult�ple Or�g�nals Next to Each Other ...416 Pr�nt�ng Mult�ple Pages Cont�nuously ...418...
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Contents Pr�nt�ng from Photoshop ...487 Us�ng PosterArt�st to Compose Or�g�nals ...488 Cutt�ng Roll Paper After Pr�nt�ng (W�ndows) ...489 Cutt�ng Roll Paper After Pr�nt�ng (Mac OS X) ...490 Cutt�ng Roll Paper After Pr�nt�ng (Mac OS 9) ...492 Mak�ng the Or�g�nal Or�entat�on Match the Paper Or�entat�on (W�ndows) ...494 Mak�ng the Or�g�nal Or�entat�on Match the Paper Or�entat�on (Mac OS X) ...496 Mak�ng the Or�g�nal Or�entat�on Match the Paper Or�entat�on (Mac OS 9) ...499 Pr�nt�ng w�th Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (W�ndows)...501...
Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ...614 In�t�al�z�ng the Network Sett�ngs ...615 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings ...616 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ...618 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ...619 Spec�fy�ng Pr�nter-Related Informat�on ...621 Us�ng RemoteUI ...622...
Contents Network Sett�ng (W�ndows) ...624 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings ...624 Spec�fy�ng the Pr�nter's Frame Type ...626 Spec�fy�ng NetWare Pr�nt Serv�ces ...628 Spec�fy�ng NetWare Protocols ...631 Configuring NetWare Network Settings ...633 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) ...634 Install�ng �magePROGRAF Dev�ce Setup Ut�l�ty ...635 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ...636...
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Cutter Un�t ...703 Cutter Un�t ...703 Replac�ng the Cutter Un�t ...703 Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ...706 Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ...706 Replac�ng the Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ...706 Check�ng the Rema�n�ng Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge Capac�ty ...714 When to Replace the Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ...715 Clean�ng the Pr�nter ...716 Clean�ng the Pr�nter Exter�or ...716 Clean�ng Ins�de the Top Cover ...718 Clean�ng the Pr�nthead ...721...
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Contents The length of pr�nted �mages �s �naccurate ...744 Documents are pr�nted �n monochrome ...744 Pr�nted colors are �naccurate ...745 Image Edges are Blurred or Wh�te Band�ng Occurs ...746 Documents are pr�nted crooked ...746 L�ne th�ckness �s not un�form (W�ndows) ...746 Installat�on problems ...747 The IEEE 1394 Dr�ver Cannot Be Installed Correctly ...747 Remov�ng Installed Pr�nter Dr�vers ...748...
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Cannot feed paper..772 Paper jam..772 Cannot cut paper..773 Rel lever �s �n wrong pos�t�on..773 The roll �s empty..774 Rew�nd�ng error..774 Turn on the med�a take-up un�t..774 Med�a take-up un�t ready..774 Messages regard�ng �nk ...775 Ink Level: Check ...775 No �nk tank loaded.
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Contents Other Messages ...785 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...785 Top cover �s open..785 Carr�age Cover �s open..785 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ...785 Unknown file..786 Prepare for parts replacement..786 Parts replacement t�me has passed..786 Mult�-sensor error ...786 Hardware error.
Control Panel Interface Items and Messages Software Interface Items (Menus and Buttons) Keyboard Keys • Part Names Names of printer parts are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Printer part names Important Caution Note Example: Press the OK button.
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Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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...
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How to use this manual 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. 4 Introduction...
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Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link. In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. •...
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How to use this manual 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. 6 Introduction...
Secure the roll on the Roll Holder with this part. Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.14) Printer parts Printer Parts 7...
Printer parts Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. m. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) n.
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Back a. Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. b. Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the Media Take-up Unit here. c. Expansion Board Slots Install an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired.
These grooves catch ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. h. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen. Fixed Blade The Cutter Unit passes through this blade to cut paper. 10 Printer Parts...
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Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. g. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. Printer parts Printer Parts 11...
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in each color. 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.
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Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer (→P.676) 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.
Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off.
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Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. Note • In Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to bring the printer online again. Printer parts Printer Parts 15...
Leg Covers Covers for Stand L and Stand R. Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Moving the printer while a Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the oor. 16 Printer Parts...
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Fastens two Weight Rolls. c. Weight Flange (2 Sets) Attached to the ends of Weight Roll to adjust the weight. Use Weight Flange 1 or Weight Flange 2, depending on the type of paper. (→P.230) Printer parts Printer Parts 17...
Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up... Please wait. is displayed. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit.
If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.764) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished.
You can specify the period before the printer enters Sleep mode in the Sleep Timer menu. (→P.48) If any print jobs are received when the printer is in Sleep mode (after it was originally online), the printer goes online and prints the jobs.
However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed. *3: In Sleep mode, the printer can be restored to the previous state by pressing any button. Sleep mode is also terminated if a print job is received or a command is issued from RemoteUI.
• Top Level of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner. Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take action as needed. (→P.764) •...
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Not printing Display Screen • Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner. Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take action as needed. (→P.764) •...
Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.62) 24 Printer Parts Menu items and settings •...
Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows. Printer Status Online Online, printing Ofine...
Press any button other than the Information button to restore the previous mode. After you display a submenu, the printer will revert to the previous mode in about ve seconds if no print job is received or if you do not operate the printer.
• By default, main menu settings apply to all print jobs. However, for settings that are also available in the printer driver, the values specied in the printer driver take priority. Main menu operations during printing After pressing the Online button during printing to pause printing, if you press the Menu button on the Control Panel, only the menu options you can execute during printing ( Head Cleaning, Fine Band Adj.,...
Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the loaded paper • Printer information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus, see “Submenu Display”. (→P.62) 28 Printer Parts...
Control Panel. The following section describes menu operations and how they are presented in this User Manual. • Accessing Menus (→P.30) • Specifying menu items (→P.31) • Specifying numerical values (→P.32) • Executing menu commands (→P.33) Control Panel Printer Parts 29...
Control Panel Accessing Menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲...
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. The check box at left is selected, and the setting is conrmed. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Note •...
Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. • Make sure the IP address you enter for the printer is not the same as any computer IP address in your network. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue entering numbers.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the menu command is executed. After commands are executed, the printer commonly reverts to the state before the menu operation, either online or ofine.
Head Cleaning A * Head Cleaning B Auto Feed (*11) No * Take-up Reel (*9) Disable * Enable Media Menu Cut Sheet Type 34 Printer Parts Second Level Third Level Plain Paper (*5) Plain Paper HQ (*5) Plain Paper HG (*5) Recycled Coated...
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Special # (Here, the number is 1-10) (*5) Plain Paper (*5) Plain Paper HQ (*5) Plain Paper HG (*5) Recycled Coated (*5) Coated Paper (*5) HW Coated (*5) Ex HW Coated (*5) Premium MatteP (*5) Control Panel Fifth Level Printer Parts 35...
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Control Panel First Level Chk Remain.Roll 36 Printer Parts Second Level Third Level Glossy Photo (*5) Semi-Gl Photo (*5) HW GlossyPhoto2 (*5) HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*5) Poster Semi-Gl (*5) Syn. Paper (*5) Adh. Syn. Paper (*5) Backlit Film (*5) Backprint Film (*5) Flame-Res.Cloth...
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Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Lowest Skew Check Lv. Standard * Loose VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Control Panel Fifth Level Printer Parts 37...
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Control Panel First Level Job Management Job Queue Ope. Com. BOX Ope. Psnl. BOX Ope. Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. 38 Printer Parts Second Level Third Level Width Detection NearEnd RollMrgn 5mm Cut Speed Trim Edge First Cutting Mode Bordless Margin CutDustReduct.
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Use Adj. Value Disabled Enabled * Return Defaults 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min. IP Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol (*4) DHCP Control Panel Fifth Level Printer Parts 39...
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Control Panel First Level NetWare AppleTalk Ethernet Driver Ext. Interface Return Defaults 40 Printer Parts Second Level Third Level IP Setting NetWare Frame Type (*6) Print Service (*6) Off * Auto Detect Comm.Mode (*7) Ethernet Type (*7) Spanning Tree MAC Address...
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Skip Take-Up Err Off * (*9) Off * Sht Selection 1 ISO A3+ * 13"x19"(Super B) Sht Selection 2 ISO B1 * 28"x40" (ANSI F) 1 page 10 pages Automatic * 5 min. * Control Panel Fifth Level Printer Parts 41...
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Control Panel First Level Length Unit Time Zone 42 Printer Parts Second Level Third Level 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. meter * feet/inch 0:London (GMT) +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan,Baku...
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Erase HDD Data Test Print Status Print Media Details Print Job Log Third Level Fourth Level yyyy/mm/dd * dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Date yyyy/mm/dd (*8) Time -4,-3,-2,-1,0*, +1,+2,+3,+4 Null Random Data 1x Random Data 3x Control Panel Fifth Level hh:mm Printer Parts 43...
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(→P.167) The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
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Job Mgmt Menu Choose this menu to display Job Management. Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information on the loaded paper ■Printer information...
Head Prtng Cleaning Fine Band Adj. Information Job Mgmt Job Queue Menu Ope. Com. BOX Ope. 46 Printer Parts Third Level Fourth Level Head Cleaning A Head Cleaning B From -5 to 5 System Info Error Log ######## - ####...
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Third Level Level Psnl. BOX Folder List Ope. Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level (Enter a Job List (Choose a password if print job) one has been set.) Print Job List No Control Panel Seventh Level Print Delete Printer Parts 47...
Congure the EOP timer and network settings. (→P.54) Access maintenance settings when replacing the Printhead or preparing to move the printer. (→P.55) Specify the printer system settings, including the date format and display language. (→P.56) Choose Status Print to print information about the printer.
(→P.167) The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
Specify the level of suction that holds paper against the Platen . (→P.660) When this setting is set to Off , the printer prints without detecting the paper width. Specify Off when printing at a width different from the paper width.
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(→P.167) The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
(→P.654) Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper, or paper for purposes other than checking output. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a band adjustment test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
Return Defaults 54 Printer Parts Description, Instructions Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually.
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When replacing the Cutter Unit , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.703) You can also reset the cut counter after the Cutter Unit is replaced. When transferring the printer to another location, choose the level of transfer and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.722) Control Panel...
Choose Off to use the printer driver settings instead. Even if the margin setting of the printer driver is smaller than that of the printer driver, text or images will not be cut off. However, this requires longer paper because the actual margin will be equal to the margin setting of the printer driver plus the margin setting of the printer menu.
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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. Erase all data on the hard disk. Control Panel Printer Parts 57...
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Displays the version of the boot ROM. Displays the version of the MIT database format. Displays the printer’s serial number. Displays the MAC address of the printer. Displays the printer’s IP address. Displays the most recent error messages (up to two).
Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A. Fine-tune the feed amount manually. Displays information about the printer and record of print jobs. (→P.60) Perform operations related to print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. (→P.61) Control Panel Printer Parts 59...
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HDD Information HDDSpace 60 Printer Parts Description, Instructions Firm Displays the version of the printer and rmware. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. Displays the version of the MIT database format. Displays the name of interfaces compatible with the expansion slot.
Common Box. Delete jobs in the Common Box. Print a list of jobs in the Common Box. Print Print jobs in Personal Boxes. Delete Delete jobs in Personal Boxes. Print a list of jobs in Personal Boxes. Printer Parts 61...
Press any button other than the Information button to restore the previous mode. • After you display a submenu, the printer will revert to the previous mode in about ve seconds if no print job is received or if you do not operate the printer.
Status Print You can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer. With Status Print, information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Printing Status Print Reports Load paper.
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Adjust Length Calibration Execution Log Date: Media: Use Adj. Value: 64 Printer Parts Status of the Media Take-up Unit Information on the loaded paper. Current printer settings. Printhead adjustment value. Settings related to paper feeding. The color calibration setting value.
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Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. Settings related to TCP/IP . DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default NetWare settings. Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver settings. Control Panel Printer Parts 65...
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Nozzle Check Sleep Timer Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. Information Error Log HDD Capacity 66 Printer Parts Current warning and error settings. Current paper-related settings. Nozzle-check settings. General printer settings. System information and an error log.
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Use RARP Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address* Subnet Mask* Gateway Address* LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Port Number Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Primary DNS Server Address* Secondary DNS Server Address*...
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Print Server Name* Printer Number* *: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. 68 Printer Parts Current NetWare settings. Values set when NetWare > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected.
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NAME ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION Current AppleTalk settings. Printhead lot number. Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). Control Panel Printer Parts 69...
Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available through the Control Panel, printer driver, imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in, RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. The hard disk operations available through each interface are as follows.
Save the time spent using a computer When you send a print job to the printer, you can either print it and save it on the printer at the same time or simply save it on the printer without printing it yet. Saved print jobs can be printed in the required quantity later without the need to use a computer again.
Storage destination The storage area on the printer’s hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. Print jobs in the “job queue” or “Common Box” are saved in the temporary storage area. Jobs in “Personal Boxes”...
Saving Print Jobs You can use the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in to save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Using the printer driver (Windows) Access the Page Setup sheet. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box.
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Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. If you choose Save in mail box, also specify the destination Personal Box in the Mail box list. Note •...
Using the printer driver (Mac OS X) Access the Additional Settings pane. In Send job to, choose the format for saved print jobs. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.
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Hard Disk • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you select Save in mail box. Here, specify the name and Personal Box number for saved print jobs.
Using the printer driver (Mac OS 9) Access the Additional Settings pane. In Send job to, choose the format for saved print jobs. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.
• Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you have selected Save in mail box. Here, specify the name and Personal Box number for saved print jobs.
Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ button to select Job List. Note • You can check a list of print jobs in the queue by choosing Job Management → Job Queue Ope. Hard Disk Printer Parts 79...
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Hard Disk (Using RemoteUI ) Choose a mail box on the Stored Job page to display a list of jobs saved in that mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 80 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk Jobs saved in the mail box are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Printer Parts 81...
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Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. 82 Printer Parts...
Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job List, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Hard Disk Printer Parts 83...
Hard Disk Printing Saved Jobs You can print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Printer Parts 85...
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Hard Disk Select the print job in the list and click Print. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 86 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Printer Parts 87...
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In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. 88 Printer Parts...
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Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box. Specify the number of copies and press the OK button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 89...
• Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Note • Jobs saved in Personal Boxes cannot be moved to the Common Box. (Using RemoteUI ) On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. 90 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job in the list and click Move. Printer Parts 91...
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On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination Personal Box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. 92 Printer Parts...
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In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move. In the Move dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 93...
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(Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the saved job in the list and click Move. 94 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. Printer Parts 95...
You can view details of stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Using RemoteUI ) On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 96 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk Select the saved job in the list and click Details. The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Printer Parts 97...
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Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 98 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Printer Parts 99...
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(Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. 100 Printer Parts...
You can rename stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Using RemoteUI ) On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Hard Disk Printer Parts 101...
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Hard Disk Select the saved job in the list and click Details. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. 102 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Printer Parts 103...
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Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 104 Printer Parts...
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In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. In the Properties dialog box, enter the job name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 105...
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Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ) On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 106 Printer Parts...
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In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. Documents cannot be renamed unless a password has been set. In this case, specify a password. After renaming, you can cancel the password as needed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 107...
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the saved job to delete, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Delete, and then press the ► button. Conrm the print job for deletion and press the OK button. 108 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Printer Parts 109...
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Hard Disk Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 110 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Printer Parts 111...
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Hard Disk In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. 112 Printer Parts...
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On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 113...
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You cannot preempt queued jobs with jobs that are currently being saved, printed, or deleted. You can modify current print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) 114 Printer Parts...
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Priority, and then press the OK button. Using RemoteUI On the Print Job page, select the job to modify and how to modify it. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 115...
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On the Job sheet, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • Preempting other jobs • Pausing printing • Resuming printing • Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. 116 Printer Parts...
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On the Driver pane, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • Preempting other jobs • Pausing printing • Resuming printing • Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 117...
You can set a password for a Personal Box as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) (Using RemoteUI ) On the Stored Job page, select the Personal Box for a password. Click Edit. 118 Printer Parts...
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• Set Password: Select the check box. • Password: Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrm: Re-enter the password. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 119...
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Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed Personal Box for a password and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the Personal Box. 120 Printer Parts...
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Set Password: Select this check box. • Password: Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrmation Number: Re-enter the password. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 121...
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• Set Password: Select this check box. • Password: Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrmation Number: Re-enter the password. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. 122 Printer Parts...
• imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Using RemoteUI ) On the Stored Job page, select the Personal Box to identify. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the Personal Box. Hard Disk Printer Parts 123...
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Hard Disk Click Edit. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, enter the Personal Box name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 124 Printer Parts...
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Hard Disk (Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed Personal Box to identify and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the Personal Box. Printer Parts 125...
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Hard Disk In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the Personal Box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. 126 Printer Parts...
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On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the Personal Box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. Hard Disk Printer Parts 127...
Hard Disk Checking the Free Hard Disk Space You can check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
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Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Printer Parts 129...
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Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Pane in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. 130 Printer Parts...
Erasing all data on the printer’s hard disk You can erase all data on the printer’s hard disk from the Control Panel. Note • You cannot erase all data on the hard disk during print jobs. • Conversely, print jobs cannot be processed during erasure of all hard disk data.
A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. If you want to prepare a few rolls with paper of various types and widths for different purposes, it is convenient to have several sets ready. Sets are available for 2- and 3-inch paper cores. (2-inch versions match the set included with the printer.) •...
× D × H) Applicable standards *1: The printer uses a trace amount of power even when turned off. To stop all power consumption, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) 190 W max.
• USB 2.0 driver: Microsoft USB 2.0 driver (available from Windows Update or the Service Pack.) • USB cable: Certied USB 2.0 cable 134 Printer Parts Internal port Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Series B (4-pin) Internal port IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX/Auto-Negotiation,...
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PFI-302GY (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-702GY (700 ml [23.7 oz]) Pigment ink PFI-302PGY (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-702PGY (700 ml [23.7 oz]) 330 or 700 ml (11.2 or 23.7 oz) per color (*1) Printer Specications Printer Parts 135...
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(*3) Supported width for borderless printing 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm), JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030.0mm), 36-in. Roll *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.167) *2: When supplying paper, use a roll approximately 1,000 mm (1,093.6 yd) or longer.
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Hard Disk Capacity on the hard disk to store image data Print job storage capacity 48GB • Common Box: 100 jobs • Personal Boxes: 100 jobs Printer Specications Printer Parts 137...
Power Sleep mode consumption Resource Weight efciency Dimensions (W × D × H) Printer and Stand : 2,299 × 766 × 1,144 mm (90.5 × 30.6 Recycling Product safety Toxic substances Operating noise Packaging materials Heavy metal content (Pb, Hg, Cr[Vl], Cd) 138 Printer Parts 100-120 V: 5 W max.
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.
If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate automatic cutting and cut the paper manually. (→P.191) Turn the printer on. (→P.18) Select a roll as the paper source. (→P.176)
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Set a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.177) Load the roll in the printer. (→P.180) Select the paper type. (→P.186) Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow 141...
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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 is displayed and the printing quality may be affected, or printing may not be possible.
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Start printing. • Printing from Windows (→P.149) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.150) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.152) Note • You can skip steps 5 and 6 if a barcode has been printed on the roll paper and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll.
Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. Turn the printer on. (→P.18) Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. •...
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Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.154) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.156) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.158) Send the print job.
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Load the sheet. (→P.210) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, after you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. Follow these steps. •...
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.
Keeping the right edge of the sheet aligned with the extended line of the paper alignment line (a) on the right side of the printer, load the sheet so that the near edge is aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the platen.
Printer. Settings for many printing methods (including enlarged or reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on) are displayed in the printer driver dialog box. There are two ways to access the printer driver dialog box, as follows: •...
“Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.639) Note • When registering the printer, choose USB if the printer is connected via USB, Canon FireWire(iPF) if connected via IEEE 1394, or AppleTalk, Canon IP(iPF), or Bonjour if connected via a network. •...
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. Select the printer in the Printer list. 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 source application. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
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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. Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. Printing procedure...
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.
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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.506) Media Source, select the width of the loaded roll in...
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. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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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 (Mac OS X)”. (→P.557) Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Size.
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. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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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 (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.583) Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is...
Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down the Stop button for a second or more during printing.
If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing. Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent to the printer).
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 nished, the job is not displayed even during printing. Click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
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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.
How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs Open the Garo Printer Extra folder, which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver.
Canceling foreground print jobs When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing.
Inner diameter of paper core Printing surface Sheets Note • Paper quality varies among manufacturers. For advice before buying paper, contact the Canon dealer where you purchased the printer. 166 Handling Paper 60-in. Roll (1524.0mm), 54-in. Roll (1371.6mm), 50-in. Roll (1270.0mm), 44-in. Roll (1117.6mm), 42-in.
Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. Note • The media types with "†" marked in the product name are those specied as genuine Canon media. For other media, please contact the respective media manufacturer after reading the instruction manuals supplied with the media. Paper...
You can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed. Select Paper Reference Guide.
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• Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Paper Handling Paper 169...
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Paper • Mac OS 9 Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 170 Handling 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).
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On a Macintosh computer, you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from the Finder by selecting Applications (in Mac OS X or OS 9) > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model) > MCTxxxx to start the Media Conguration Tool and then clicking Extra Information.
Custom Media Width *1: For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.167) Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver 60-in. Roll (1524mm) 54-in. Roll (1372mm) 50-in. Roll (1270mm) 60-in. Roll (1524mm) 44-in.
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Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper size ISO A0 ISO A1 ISO A2 ISO A2+ ISO A3 ISO A3+ ISO A4 ISO B0 ISO B1 ISO B2 ISO B3 ISO B4 JIS B0 JIS B1 JIS B2 JIS B3 JIS B4 34"x44"...
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Note • In the printer driver, paper sizes are categorized into groups based on the “size system” such as ISO A or ANSI. In Windows and Mac OS 9, some size systems are not available by default. Follow the steps below to make them available.
• If the Data lamp is ashing Select the paper source after printing. • If a printer menu operation is in progress Select the paper source after the menu operation. • When in the process of loading paper Finish loading the paper before selecting the paper source.
Setting the Roll on the Roll Holder Note • Printed rolls will not work correctly. Cut away the printed portion before loading the roll. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes (→P.173) or the Paper Reference Guide.
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Handling rolls With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder. Important • Insert the roll rmly so that there is no gap between the roll and the ange of the Roll Holder. If there is a gap, it may cause feeding problems.
Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important •...
Handling rolls Loading the Roll in the Printer Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Roll (→P.184) • Sheet (→P.214) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.718) Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.
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Pull out the roll paper evenly on both ends, insert the roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot (a), and advance the roll paper until the roll paper touches the Paper Retainer. After the paper reaches the Paper Retainer, it is automatically advanced over the Platen. Important •...
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Handling rolls While holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release Lever. Hold the roll edge as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a) using the both hands. Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) so that the paper side is parallel to the line and lower the Release Lever.
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Handling rolls Close the Top Cover. After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. At this point, specify the paper type. (→P.186) Handling Paper 183...
On in Chk Remain.Roll in the Media Menu and Automatic in the Cutting Mode setting in Paper Details. If the document is not cut but kept in the printer, only the text message is printed. In this case, cut the roll with scissors and remove the sheet.
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Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. Important • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. Clean the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Media Type, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Note •...
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. •...
Feeding Roll Paper Manually You can bring the printer ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can advance or retract the roll by pressing ▲ or ▼.
The barcode will be cut off after it has been read. Note • Only the text message is printed if the document is not cut but kept in the printer, or if you are printing on clear lm. Important •...
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.
Note • Automatic and Eject are valid only when you have specied Auto Cut > Yes in the printer driver. • With Eject, printing does not resume after a series of jobs have been printed continuously until the roll is cut.
Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality.
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Start printing. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. Press the Online button. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped.
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Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting.
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.
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 Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.204) Select the Main sheet and click...
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Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.207) Settings in Media Type. Handling rolls Between Pages and Handling Paper 197...
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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.191)
If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. Turn the printer off. (→P.18) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Handling rolls...
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Handling rolls Important • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to cut the paper. Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting.
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Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid scratching the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important •...
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You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by following the steps below. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the paper. Set Paper Cutting to Yes in the printer menu to cut the edge. (→P.191) 202 Handling Paper...
A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. If you want to prepare a few rolls with paper of various types and widths for different purposes, it is convenient to have several sets ready. Sets are available for 2- and 3-inch paper cores. (2-inch versions match the set included with the printer.) •...
Operating System Menu (Windows) Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer.
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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.
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls.
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls.
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls.
Control Panel and specied the type and size of paper, the printer will prepare to print on the roll. If you print under these conditions, an error will occur when the roll is ejected. (→P.772) Note •...
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Loading the Sheet in the Printer Note • For details on supported types and sizes of the paper, see Paper Sizes (→P.173) or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.167) • Loading a sheet while a roll remains loaded may cause paper jams. We recommend removing the roll if you will load a sheet.
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Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right.
After the paper is advanced, the printer automatically goes online and starts printing. If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cut Sheet Type, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Note •...
Press the OK button to eject the paper. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. Open the Top Cover, lift the Release Lever, and remove the paper. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.
If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. Turn the printer off. (→P.18) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
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If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and remove the jammed paper from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and lower the Ejection Guide.
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• Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. Turn the printer on. (→P.18)
Keeping the right edge of the sheet aligned with the extended line of the paper alignment line (a) on the right side of the printer, load the sheet so that the near edge is aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the platen.
Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (Optional) • Output Stacker BU-01 For instructions on installing the Output Stacker, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Handling Paper 219...
Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be installed at four positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used Use position (2). •...
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Output Stacker The Output Stacker locks into position if you lift it to position (1) or (2). To lower the Output Stacker, lift the front Basket Rod lightly to release the lock, and then lower the stacker. Handling Paper 221...
Always choose Cutting Mode > Eject when the Output Stacker is in the position for ejection in the front of the printer. If you choose Automatic, printed documents may be damaged. (→P.191) • During ejection in the front of the printer, be especially careful when using delicate paper or paper that curls easily. •...
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Rod and the black cord from the Rod Holder. Store the left and right Basket Arms. Next, remove the Rod Holder Adapter, leaving the Rod Holder attached, and put it in front of the printer. Output Stacker Handling Paper 223...
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Output Stacker Pull out the Basket Hooks from the left and right side of the Ejection Guide. Attach the Basket Rod to the Basket Hooks so that the white tag of the Basket Cloth is on the left side. Form the Basket Cloth into a sloping shape to make it taut, and attach the middle Basket Rod to the Rod Holder.
Stowing the Output Stacker Stow the Output Stacker if you will use the Media Take-up Unit or if you will not use the Output Stacker for an extended period. When the Output Stacker is in the position used when storing printed documents (a), lift the front Basket Rod gently to release the lock, lower the stacker toward the front (b), and push it all the way back.
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Output Stacker Push in the left and right Basket Arms toward the back all the way, until they stop. 226 Handling Paper...
Media take-up unit Media Take-up Unit Use the Media Take-up Unit to have documents that are printed on rolls rewound automatically after printing. This is convenient for large-format printing, or when printing large-volume jobs continuously. Note • For instructions on installing the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Quick Start Guide. •...
• Rolls are not cut automatically when the Media Take-up Unit is used, regardless of the Cutting Mode setting in the printer menu or the Automatic Cutting setting in the printer driver. • Color tones after printing may change during the ink drying period for some types of paper. Allow ample drying time before the nal check of color tones, and do not remove printed documents from the...
Press ◄ twice, press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The printer switches from take-up mode to regular mode. Note •...
Media take-up unit Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit When using the Output Stacker, stow the Output Stacker before this procedure. (→P.225) Important • Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor. •...
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Push the anges in rmly until the paper core is secured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft. Important • After pushing in the anges rmly, make sure the paper core is secure and does not move around. Move the paper core left and right.
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Media take-up unit Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now advanced to the Media Take-up Unit. Hold the roll paper by the middle of the leading edge and align the right edge with the right edge of the paper core of the Rewind Spool.
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Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine, and then press ▼ to loosen the tension of the roll. On the Right Media Take-up Unit, pull the Rewind Mode Switch forward to turn it on. Press ▼ to rewind the roll so that it is nearly taut.
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Media take-up unit You can unwind rolls by holding down ▼ on the Control Panel. Use a combination of Weight Roll, Weight Joint, and Weight Flange that matches the roll type and width. The following list identies Weight Roll and Weight Flange you can use. Color Label is applied to each Weight Roll.
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Weight Flange Roll Type Glossy Photo Paper , Semi-Glossy Photo Paper , Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper , Heavyweight SemiGlossy Photo Paper , Fine Art Photo Paper , Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Paper , Fine Art Textured Paper , Canvas Matte , Fine Art Block Print , Fine Art Watercolor , Proong paper , Coated Paper , Heavyweight Coated Paper , Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper , Colored Coated...
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Media take-up unit Press the Online button to bring the printer online. The Media Take-up Unit is now ready for use. Printed rolls can now be rewound automatically. Note • When the Media Take-up Unit is in use, an icon indicating the take-up mode is shown on the Display Screen.
Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the roll a little. To protect the paper that has been rewound, advance it an amount longer than the outer circumference.
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Media take-up unit Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes. As you hold the trailing edge of the printed document, press the OK button. The roll is now cut. Important •...
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Remove the Rewind Spool from the Media Take-up Unit. Important • Always turn off the Media Take-up Unit before removing the Rewind Spool. The Media Take-up Unit may be damaged if you do not turn it off rst. • Remove the Rewind Spool, pulling off both ends from the Media Take-up Unit at once. Unlock the ange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side.
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.167) • 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.
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.
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) Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important.
Color Settings Setting Item Color Mode (*1) Color Adjustment (Images) Color Adjustment (Graphics) Color Adjustment (Text) Gray Adjustment Color-Matching Modes Color-Matching Method (*2) Color Space (*3) *1: Options suitable for the selected Print Priority are listed under Color Mode. *2: The order of options displayed varies depending on the operating system. *3: Adobe RGB is not available if an incompatible combination of the paper type and print quality is selected.
*1: Displayed in Windows and Mac OS 9. Note • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. • For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
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 Highest Quality...
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Print quality and color settings Poster (Text, Illustrations) Scanned Image Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. •...
Printing Photos and Images (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 Highest Quality...
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Print quality and color settings Scanned Image Draft Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. •...
Printing 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 targets for line drawings and text Print Target Poster (Notice Announcement)
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.
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...
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.
Print quality and color settings Notes This is the default color-matching method. Normally, use Driver Matching Mode . You can select the printer prole in the Printer Prole Settings list. Available when using Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista...
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Print quality and color settings Matching Method Auto Perceptual Perceptual (People, Dark Areas) Color matching optimized for Colorimetric Colorimetric (No Wht-pnt Corr) Saturation 254 Enhanced Printing Options Description Color-matching optimized for images, graphics, or text Color-matching optimized for photos. Print images with smooth gradations and colors closer to those as displayed on the screen.
Gray Adjustment The following settings can be adjusted if “Monochrome (Photo)” is selected in Color Mode. Gray Adjustment 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.
• By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows) (→P.667) 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.
Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Main Easy Print Photo Settings Target (Monochrome) Advanced Color Monochrome Settings Mode (Photo) Monochrome A mode optimized for printing monochrome images with 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.
You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Choose the original size in the Click OK to close the dialog box.
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Click Monochrome in the To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) Print Priority list. Print Quality list. Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type.
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Print quality and color settings Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm the settings of Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) 262 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source and Page Size.
You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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Options displayed in the Click Monochrome in the To adjust brightness and contrast, click Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 264 Enhanced Printing Options Print Priority list. Print Quality list.
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Access the Finishing pane. Conrm the selection in Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) Media Source. Print to start printing. Print quality and color settings Enhanced Printing Options 265...
ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Cyan Magenta Yellow Brightness Contrast Saturation Gray Tone Adjustment Close the Color Settings dialog box. Print quality and color settings Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan ,...
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Print quality and color settings Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.508) 268 Enhanced Printing Options Page Size, Media Source, and so on.
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. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Choose the original size in the Click OK to close the dialog box.
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Print quality and color settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 270 Enhanced Printing Options Color Mode list.
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On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Cyan Magenta Yellow Brightness Contrast Saturation Gray Tone Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm the settings of Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
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. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Print quality and color settings Enhanced Printing Options 273...
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Print quality and color settings On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Cyan Magenta Yellow Brightness Contrast Saturation Gray Tone Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Access the Finishing pane. Conrm the selection in Conrm the print settings, and then click Note...
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. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Print quality and color settings Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Gray Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
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. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the print target in the Choose the original size in the Click...
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Print quality and color settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.
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Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm the settings of Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) Media Source and Page Size. Print to start printing. Print quality and color settings Enhanced Printing Options 279...
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. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Color Mode list.
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Print quality and color settings Access the Finishing pane. Conrm the selection in Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 282 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source.
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.506) Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. 286 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Roll Paper Width list-in this case,...
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Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.557) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3.
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If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.583) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select sheets in the Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.506) Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available.
Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Page Size shows the original size as specied in Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.557) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.583) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) Media Source list.
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. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).)
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Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.506) Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Roll paper Width: 10 inches (254 mm) Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
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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. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
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Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.557) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
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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. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
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If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.583) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
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. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).)
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Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.506) Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
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 •...
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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. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).)
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(254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12".
Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
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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. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).)
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(254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Main pane to update the printer information. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.583) Conrm the print settings, and then click...
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.
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.
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.
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.316) •...
(such as the image quality and paper size), based on which originals transferred to the hot folder will be printed. Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.204) Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet.
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Enlargement Copy utility, or refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. To display the GARO ExtraKit dialog box, either double-click the GARO ExtraKit icon after navigating to Applications - Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF, or click pane.
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Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER.
In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). In the 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"). Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Printing enlargements or reductions...
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Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click 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.
• In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. 326 Enhanced Printing Options Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click...
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Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Printing enlargements or reductions Page Size in the Enhanced Printing Options 327...
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Printing enlargements or reductions Click 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.
• Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Click Roll Paper in the In the 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"). Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note •...
Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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(406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. 332 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16...
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Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
• Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Printing enlargements or reductions Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16...
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Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and click Note •...
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. 340 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Roll Paper Width list-in this case,...
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Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Printing enlargements or reductions Roll Paper Width list-in this case,...
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Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the Conrm the print settings, and then click Note...
Oversize The margin required by the printer is added around the “outside” of a regular paper size. For example, when printing a A4-sized original (210×297 mm), you have the following options. a. Regular paper size: Gray area not printed b.
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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.
When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
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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 •...
The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Printing at full size Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12"...
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. 352 Enhanced Printing Options Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click...
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Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) Print to start printing.
• Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Print Area Setting, click In the Page Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12"...
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Printing at full size...
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Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 356 Enhanced Printing Options Print to start printing.
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Printing at full size Click OK to close the Media Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - Oversize.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. 360 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Roll Paper Width list-in this case,...
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Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) Paper Size in the Page Print to start printing.
• Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Print Area Setting, click In the Page Size list, click the size of the original.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) Media Source list.
When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
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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.
When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
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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. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
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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. •...
The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12"...
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Borderless Printing Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10...
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Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) 374 Enhanced Printing Options Print to start printing.
• Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Print Area Setting, click In the Page Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12"...
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. 376 Enhanced Printing Options Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click...
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Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) Print to start printing.
If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the 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"). Click Roll Paper in the Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Borderless Printing...
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Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that Printing. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
• Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. 384 Enhanced Printing Options Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click...
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Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in Printing.
If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in.
Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Borderless Printing...
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Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". On the Page Setup pane, select the Select the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Media Size under Media Size, click the paper size.
Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. 392 Enhanced Printing Options Print Target list. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click...
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Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Media Size under Media Size, click the paper size.
If not much ink is left, prepare replacement ink tanks. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. 394 Enhanced Printing Options...
Specifying custom media sizes for temporary use Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. If you want to set up a non-standard paper size so that it will always be available, we recommend registering the paper size in the printer driver.
Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Cut Sheet in the Click Custom Size in the Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Select mm or inch in Units. Enter “430” (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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Click Size Options to display the Media Size Options dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Media Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Media Size Name. “430 mm Square” is used in this example. Select mm or inch in Units.
In Page Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter “43.00 cm” in Height and Width. In Printer Margins, enter “0.5” for the top and side margins and “2.3” for the bottom margin. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters.
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Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Easy Settings, make sure “430*430”...
Paper size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Create the document in the application. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click “430*430”, the size you registered. Print Area Setting, click Click Cut Sheet in the Click OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 404 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list.
This example describes how to register a paper size that is horizontally elongated and suitable for banners in either horizontal or vertical format. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.204) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Important • If "My Horizontal Banner" is not listed, make sure this printer is selected as the printer to use. • In applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint that do not enable you to choose registered paper sizes, use the custom paper size setting in “Custom” and specify 100 × 500 mm (3.4 × 19.7 in) Set the printing orientation to horizontal Create the banner.
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In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster (Text, Illustrations) in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, "My Horizontal Banner."...
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click Roll Paper in the After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK.
Create the document in the application. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Click Manage Custom Sizes in the dialog box.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Specify the margins by entering “0.3” in Printer Margins. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. Click OK to close the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered.
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(406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Create the document in the application. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click Media Design in the Page Attribute list to display the Media Design pane.
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Under Media Size, enter “100” in Click Add to add the paper size of “My Horizontal Banner.” Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size you added, “My Horizontal Banner.” Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Access the Finishing pane.
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Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Access the Page Setup pane. Page Size, make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
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.
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.
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. •...
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 •...
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.
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.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Manual in the Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box.
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.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet After conrming that Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the In the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of any portion you do not want to print. Access the Finishing pane.
This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important •...
This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet...
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 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.
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded.
During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the Click the original size in the Click OK to close the dialog box.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) Enhanced Printing Options 431...
During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) Enhanced Printing Options 433...
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the 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 Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3.
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Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Print Target list. Media Source list.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3.
Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Direction and Access the Finishing pane.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584)
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.
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.
• Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (297.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”.
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 •...
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Centering originals Roll Paper Width list-in this case,...
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Centering originals Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) 448 Enhanced Printing Options Print to start printing.
• Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. 450 Enhanced Printing Options Page Size in the...
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Note •...
Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.508) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Media Size list.
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 •...
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For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Media Source list.
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 ) •...
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Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. Centering originals Enhanced Printing Options 457...
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For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. 458 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list.
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.
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.
Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Conserving roll paper In the 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"). Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (297.0mm).
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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 •...
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A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. 464 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO...
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Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) Print to start printing.
• Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Note •...
90 degrees to t within the width of A3/A4 roll paper (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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In the 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"). Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (297.0mm). Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box.
90 degrees to t within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO Roll Paper Width, click Conserving roll paper...
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Conserving roll paper Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
90 degrees to t within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
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.
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.506) Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Printing CAD Drawings Roll Paper Width list-in this case,...
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Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.557) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. 482 Enhanced Printing Options Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the Media Source list. Print Target list by clicking...
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Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.583) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) Print to start printing.
Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout. The following watermarks are provided: •...
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.
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.
• Adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, saturation, and gray levels. For instructions on using the printer driver to print Adobe RGB images created in Photoshop, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
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.
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.
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.
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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. Click OK to close the Media Detailed Settings dialog box.
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.
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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. Click OK to close the Media Detailed Settings dialog box.
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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In the 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"). Orientation, click Click Roll Paper in the Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm).
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Select the printer in the In the Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Media Source list. Roll Paper Width, click Other useful settings Roll Paper Width list-in this case,...
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Other useful settings Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.558) 498 Enhanced Printing Options Print to start printing.
• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. Conrm the print settings, and then click Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 500 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list.
Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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• For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.508) 502 Enhanced Printing Options Media Source list. Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll Watermarks list. Edit Watermark. Refer to the printer driver help for...
Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A2.
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ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in pane and update the printer information. 504 Enhanced Printing Options Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the Media Source list. Print Target list by clicking...
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To create your own, original watermark, click instructions on modifying watermarks to create your own. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.583) Conrm the print settings, and then click Note •...
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.538) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.204) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
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• Device Settings Sheet (Windows) (→P.527) You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the printer driver version. imagePROGRAF Free Layout is a feature for freely arranging originals from various source applications on a single page as desired before printing. For details, see Free Layout Guide .
Windows Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.508) • Checking a print preview (→P.509) 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.
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Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click display the View Settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, PageComposer is launched before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors.
This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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.515) , 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. Copy 512 Software Button Corresponding Utility Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard.
Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Complete the print settings. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
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Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
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.
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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.
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Job Starts Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) 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.
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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.
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 Page Size Borderless Printing Fit Media Size Scale to t Roll Paper Width Print Image with Actual...
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Windows Setting Item Orientation Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) Media Source Roll Paper Width Auto Cut Size Options Defaults 520 Software Description Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P.485) Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing.
Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.419) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.420)
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Windows Setting Item Special Settings Defaults 522 Software If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Description...
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.515) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
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 Favorites Settings Details Comment Apply Favorite Application Settings Priority Delete Edit Import Export 524 Software...
*1: For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Guide . Corresponding Utility Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) check • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...
Settings Summaries 526 Software Button Corresponding Utility 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. Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed...
Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet.
PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.538) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
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Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired.
Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space. Note • The following procedures are based on the example of Photoshop CS2.
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In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Note •...
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Windows In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the 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.
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. •...
Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network. In this list, select the printer (specically, the printer’s MAC address) that you want to set up, and then congure the basic settings from your computer, such as the printer’s IP address and the network frame type.
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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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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. The changes will not be valid after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu.
Operating System Menu (Windows) Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer.
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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.
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.
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Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 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.
Matching Method Color Space Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 544 Software Description Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode . For color matching based on ICC proles, select ICC Matching Mode , Driver ICM Mode , or Host ICM...
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Printer Prole Settings Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) Description Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. You can select Image , Graphics , or Text . You can choose Matching Method and Input Prole .
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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.
Select the value measured using the Eye-One spectrophotometer. Description The printer name is displayed here. Select the type of paper, as desired. For information on the types of paper compatible with Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) , refer to the Paper Reference Guide .
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.515) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
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Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 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.
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.
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls.
Media Size Display Series 552 Software Description Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. Custom media sizes created by users can be deleted from the Media Size List , as needed. However, they cannot be deleted in the following situations.
(such as the image quality and paper size), based on which originals transferred to the hot folder will be printed. Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.204) Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet.
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Enlargement Copy utility, or refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
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.521) , click Special Settings.
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.515) , click View Settings by Print Target.
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.577) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Pane displayed when the Images tab is clicked Pane displayed when the Size tab is clicked Pane with printer and paper illustrations 558 Software Information Displayed On top, illustrations indicate the page size of the original, the paper size, orientation, layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information.
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Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click 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)”.
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 •...
Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note •...
Mac OS X Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 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 •...
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.564) , click Get Information by Media Type.
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.
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Printer Information Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) 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.
Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Type in the Main pane. Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width. Displays the size of the original, as specied in the page settings of the application.
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Setting Item Print Centered No Spaces at Top or Bottom Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above Rotate Page 90 degrees Description Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.442) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.443) and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve...
Setting Item View *1: For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Guide . 568 Software Description Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment •...
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.564) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer Click to display the Send job to dialog box, which enables you to specify how print jobs are stored on the printer’s hard disk. • Print •...
In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Corresponding Utility 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.
Important • Do not set up color-matching in Photoshop. • In the printer driver, specify Driver Correction and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space. Note • Photoshop CS2 is used in this example.
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Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Note • Options displayed in the Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane.
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Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in the Main pane and update the printer information. Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Note •...
• 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 Software 575...
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After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. If information about the printer is not shown in step 2, choose Search Printer in the Printer menu. Select the zone to search (or select *(My Zone) if no zones have been set up) and click the Search button.
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. Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing.
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.
Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note •...
Saturation Gray Tone Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 580 Software Description The image at left is updated to reect any changes you make to setting items on the pane, enabling you to check the results of adjustment.
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls.
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.564) , click View Settings by Print Target.
You can perform maintenance for the Printhead or feed amount. • Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.594) You can specify settings for background printing, how print jobs are sent to the printer, and notication after printing. • Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) (→P.610)
Display Area Pane displayed when the is clicked Pane displayed when the clicked Pane with printer and paper illustrations 584 Software Images tab On top, illustrations indicate the page size of the original, the paper size, orientation, layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information.
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Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click 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)”.
Mac OS 9 Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 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.
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.
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• From and To Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the paper type.
Media Size Page Layout Description Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Displays the page size, as specied in the source application. For details on paper sizes available from the source application, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.173) Choose from the following options when this setting is activated.
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Mac OS 9 Setting Item Layout Direction Page Border *1: Selecting poster layout from the print. 590 Software Description This setting is available when Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. This setting is available when Page Layout is selected.
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 Media Source Roll Paper Width Watermark Watermarks Edit Watermark Print Centered Rotate 180 degrees...
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.587) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item Utility Description Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...
Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking Deactivate this setting by clicking foreground. Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer Choose how to be notied when printing is nished.
• If you select a favorite and edit it, an icon is displayed at left of the name to indicate that the settings have been changed. For details, refer to the printer driver help. Page Size list. Mac OS 9...
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Mac OS 9 Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.584) 596 Software...
Important • Do not set up color-matching in Photoshop. • In the printer driver, specify Driver Matching Mode and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space. Note • Photoshop CS2 is used in this example.
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Mac OS 9 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Select the print quality in the Note • Options displayed in the Click Color in the Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane.
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Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in the Printer in the Main pane to update the printer information. Conrm the print settings, and click Note •...
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. 600 Software...
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After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. If information about the printer is not shown in step 2, choose Search Printer in the Printer menu. Select the zone to search (or select *(My Zone) if no zones have been set up) and click the Search button.
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. Select the printer in the Printer list. 602 Software...
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Mac OS 9 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. Software 603...
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.
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Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 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.
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Matching Method Color Space Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 606 Software Description Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Select the matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your selection in Matching .
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 •...
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Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.252) 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.
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.167) Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls.
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.594) , click Special Settings.
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.587) , click View Settings by Print Target.
• Compatible computer • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk network. • Compatible with EtherTalk Phase 2. • Printing over a NetWare network • Compatible servers •...
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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.
Follow the steps below to congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection. For details on conguring the IP address, refer to the following topics.
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. •...
Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page. Click Edit in the upper-right corner of the TCP/IP group to display the Edit TCP/IP Protocol Settings page.
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Specify the printer’s Multicast DNS service name, up to 63 characters. (1-63 characters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. Network Setting Default Setting 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 NB-17FBxxxxxxxxxxxx (Blank) Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) Network Setting 617...
Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer’s IP address on the Control Panel. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button.
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.
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Network Setting 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”.
Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. Click Information in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Information page. To display the relevant settings page, click Edit in the upper-right corner of Device Information or Security, depending on what information you want to specify.
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.
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.
Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page. Click Edit in the upper-right corner of the NetWare group to display the Edit NetWare Protocol Settings page.
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Details Specify the name of a NetWare print server, up to 47 characters. Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-5) Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server, up to 32 characters.
In the NetWare Frame Type list, select the frame type. Click ETHERNET II under Frame Type in TCP/IP. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address.
Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button.
In remote printer mode, the printer is controlled by the NetWare print server. Thus, a NetWare print server is required. In NDS remote printer mode (NPrinter), the NDS print server is used for printing, and in bindery remote printer mode (RPrinter), the bindery print server is used for printing.
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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. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN.
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Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it.
In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.628) In Polling Interval, specify the interval at which the printer checks the NetWare print queue. • If you have selected RPrinter: Remote Printer Mode (Using a Bindery Print Server) In Print Server Name, enter the advertising name of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services.
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In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.628) In Polling Interval, specify the interval at which the printer checks the NetWare print queue. • If you have selected NPrinter: Remote Printer Mode (Using a NDS Print Server) In Print Server Name, enter the advertising name of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services.
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Follow the instructions of your network administrator to install the printer driver on each computer to be used for printing. When installing the printer driver, choose Network Printer as the printer destination, and then choose the print queue created from the NetWare print service settings.
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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.
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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.
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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 •...
Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is “Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx).” (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer’s MAC address.) *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone.
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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 any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Note • By using RemoteUI, you can also specify the object name used by AppleTalk, as well as the printer zone name. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.622) Important •...
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Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver. In the Destination list at right, select AppleTalk, and then select the printer in the list below. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
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Close the Network window and save the settings. Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder. If the printer name is not displayed in Printer List, click Add.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. 642 Network Setting...
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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.618) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9)
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Enter the printer’s IP address in IP Address and click Add. Click OK to close the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
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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 ).
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Network Setting (Macintosh) In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. 646 Network Setting...
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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.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. 648 Network Setting...
Advanced Adj. for printing at a higher level of image quality. • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper. •...
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Adjusting the Printhead Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Head Adj., and then press the ► button.
Loading the Sheet in the Printer (→P.210) Note • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper. • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment.
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Repeat steps 7 and 8 to specify the adjustment value for D-2 to D-5, D-7 to D-11, and D-13 to D-24. Press ◄. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Register Setting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The printer goes online. 652 Maintenance...
Adjusting the Printhead Height If the printing rubs or the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲...
Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj. Use Advanced Adj. if Standard Adj. does not eliminate streaks, or when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for purposes other than checking output. When using highly transparent media not compatible with automatic adjustment, you must adjust the feed amount manually.
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard Adj. or Advanced Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for band adjustment. After reading the pattern, the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount and returns to online mode. Note •...
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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 50 mm (2.0 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different.
Joint. Note that if you select Automatic, the results of adjustment will only be applied in printing if you set Print Priority in the printer driver to Image or Ofce Document. (→P.241) Follow these steps to change the Feed Priority setting.
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Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual Band Adj, and then press the ► button.
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Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 50 mm (2.0 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if the printing rubs or the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, results may be improved by adjusting the strength of vacuum against paper on the Platen.
Feed Priority to Print Length. Note that if you select Automatic, the results of adjustment will only be applied in printing if you set Print Priority in the printer driver to Line Drawing/Text. (→P.241) Follow these steps to change the Feed Priority setting.
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We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for feed amount adjustment. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the ► button.
Before executing color calibration, you must prepare one of the following types of paper. Note that various environmental conditions are recommended for various types of paper. Use the printer under the recommended environmental conditions for the paper to be used. For details on recommended environmental conditions for various paper, see the Paper Reference Guide.
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• 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. The printer driver settings are given priority.
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the printer measures environmental conditions and checks the paper, a test pattern for color calibration is printed. An adjustment value based on the results of printing is set automatically.
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• By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows) (→P.667) 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.
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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.
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Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the Click Color in the Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
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Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. 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.
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Color adjustment After conrming that Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in Mode, select the number for the desired color tone on the chart in Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing. 670 Maintenance Matching Chart Number.
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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.
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Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the Click Color in the Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
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Select By entering values directly in Select the Lighting Source Type and Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing. Setting Method. Color Temperature determined in step 1. Color adjustment Maintenance 673...
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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.
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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. The changes will not be valid after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu.
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Ink Tanks 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.
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• 700 ml (23.7 oz) • MBK Ink Tank PFI-702MBK • BK Ink Tank PFI-702BK • C Ink Tank PFI-701C • M Ink Tank PFI-701M • Y Ink Tank PFI-701Y • PC Ink Tank PFI-701PC • PM Ink Tank PFI-701PM •...
The printer supports both 330 ml (11.2 oz) and 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tanks as replacement tanks. An Ink Tank for this 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.
Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement You can replace Ink Tank if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace the Ink Tank.
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Caution • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.
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Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip (a) to remove it, and press the OK button. 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.
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Caution • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.
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Hold the empty Ink Tank by the handle (a) to remove it, and press the OK button. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up.
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Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Do not remove and shake an Ink Tank that has already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. 684 Maintenance...
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Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder.
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• Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer now goes online or ofine. Important • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely.
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Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Do not remove and shake an Ink Tank that has already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. Ink Tanks Maintenance 687...
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Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder.
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• To close the Ink Tank Cover when no Ink Tank is installed (as when moving the printer), push the release lever (a) as shown while returning the Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position. Ink Tanks...
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless a message is displayed. During messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen.
When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank.
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.695) 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.
If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.48) Load unused paper. •...
If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B at least two times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution •...
This printer uses two Printheads. Replace one or both Printheads in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace both Printheads in the following situations. •...
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Printhead. • Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after Printhead replacement. (→P.48) If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it.
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If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Printheads Maintenance 697...
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Printheads If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Move the Carriage out of the way manually if Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. Lift the Carriage Cover to open it fully.
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Lift the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it fully. 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.
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Spilled ink may cause stains. The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles. If this ink is accidentally spilled, it may stain the printer or surrounding area. We recommend removing the Safety Cap 2 (b) on top of the Printhead package or safely out of the way.
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Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. Printheads...
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Never remove an Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge while the system is lling with ink. • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead will not be aligned. In this case, adjust the alignment after Printhead replacement by accessing Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj. (→P.649)
After the Carriage is centered, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover. Note • If you do not respond within two minutes, cutter replacement is canceled and the printer goes online automatically. In this case, repeat this procedure. Open the Top Cover. Cutter Unit...
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Important • Never touch any part of the Cutter Unit except the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b). This poses a risk of injury and may stain your hands. Also, it may damage the printer. Caution • Dispose of the used Cutter Unit in accordance with local regulations.
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After installing the Cutter Unit, hold it only by the grip (b) and pull the Cutter Unit forward to make sure it does not come off. If the Cutter Unit comes off, it may damage the printer. Close the Top Cover.
• Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used. Handle the Maintenance Cartridge carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. 706 Maintenance...
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Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Ofine or if messages advise you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, press the OK button. Steps 2-5 are unnecessary in this case.
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• The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging material, and Shaft Cleaner, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge.
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Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its active and ongoing policy to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
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Maintenance Cartridge Insert the new Maintenance Cartridge all the way in, keeping it level. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Next, replace the Shaft Cleaner. 710 Maintenance...
After the Carriage is moved, the Display Screen indicates Open Upper Cover. Note • If you do not respond within two minutes, shaft cleaner replacement is canceled and the printer goes online automatically. In this case, repeat the procedure. Open the Top Cover.
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Maintenance Cartridge Grasp the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it toward the right to remove it. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). 712 Maintenance...
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Be sure to put used Shaft Cleaner in the smaller box and put that box in the box of the used Maintenance Cartridge for recycling. Close the Top Cover. The Carriage is moved, and the printer goes online. Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance 713...
Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (→P.706)
Printhead cleaning, Printhead replacement, and preparations to transfer the printer deplete much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity. (In particular, preparing to move the printer depletes a lot of the capacity.) To check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, press the Information button. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge and perform related maintenance as needed.
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. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe away any dirt or paper dust from the Paper Feed Slot (a), power cord plug, and so on.
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Cleaning the Printer Plug the power cord into the outlet. Maintenance 717...
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing •...
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If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen, the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), or cutter guide (c), use the Cleaning Brush (d) included with the printer to wipe it away. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).
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• Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock. • Do not touch the clear sheet on the side of the Top Cover Roller. This may damage the roller.
If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B at least two times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution •...
Preparing to Transfer the Printer Important • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped in transit. Note •...
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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. Caution • Avoid tipping the printer excessively in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer.
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Other Maintenance Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever (a). Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. Remove the Ink Tank. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
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• 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.
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Other Maintenance Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet. Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. Remove the six Ejection Supports and lower the Ejection Guide. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and afx the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indicated.
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Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). Close the Top Cover. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. If the Output Stacker is installed, reverse the installation procedure to remove the Output Stacker.
The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware. For details on downloading and updating the rmware, visit the Canon website.
Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.140) When printing manually, specify the paper type and size in the printer driver, and then load the paper. Loading and Printing on Sheets (→P.144) Press the Feeder Selection button to switch the paper source between the roll and a sheet.
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Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.460) By specifying to rotate originals 90 degrees in the printer driver, you can print at A4 size to ll the width of A3 paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.459)
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try printing again. In Mac OS X, select the printer by clicking Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) and try printing again.
Ethernet port. Corrective Action 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 .
Press ▲ or ▼ to enable or disable spanning tree support, and then press OK. Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. Press the Online button. After the conrmation message is displayed, press OK. The printer will now restart. 734 Troubleshooting...
Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause The printer’s IP address is not congured correctly. The printer’s TCP/IP network settings are not congured correctly. The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Cannot print over a network Corrective Action Make sure the printer’s IP address is congured...
Bonjour Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.647) Due to the nature of Bonjour, you cannot print if the printer is on another network behind a router. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same network. For information about network settings, ask your network administrator.
If data transmission to a printer on another subnet fails, deactivate NCP burst mode in that printer’s network protocol settings. If the printer is used in queue server mode, specify “Other/Unknown” as the printer type. Troubleshooting 737...
The printer cuts the leading edge of the roll to straighten it and ejects the scraps when Trim Edge First in the printer menu is On or when Trim Edge First is Automatic and the leading edge is slanted. The printer is ready to print after this initial preparation.
Paper is jammed inside the Top Cover . During borderless printing, the ink was not dry enough before cutting. Printing may be faint if Print Quality in Advanced Settings in the printer driver is set to Standard or Draft . Problems with the printing quality Corrective Action Print on the printing surface.
The Printhead is set too low. You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. *1: Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting on the printer. 740 Troubleshooting Corrective Action Load paper of the same type as you have specied...
Cause The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing or printing on small paper. The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. The paper is wrinkled or warped. A cut line is printed because the function to reduce cutting dust has been activated.
The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly. Printing does not proceed smoothly because print jobs are interrupted during transmission. In the printer menu, Print Length is specied in Feed Priority . The Printhead is out of alignment. Streaks may occur if you set the Print Quality too low.
Select Unidirectional Printing in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. Specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. Cut the printed document ejected from the printer, then use scissors to cut away the edges on the top and bottom.
Cause The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. The length of printed images is inaccurate Cause In the printer menu, Band Joint is specied in Feed Priority . Documents are printed in monochrome Cause In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, Monochrome or Monochrome (Photo) , is specied...
Color may change slightly even on the same model of printer if you use a different version of the rmware or printer driver, or when you print under different settings or in a different printing environment.
Choose Standard in Skew Check Lv. . Choose On in Width Detection . Corrective Action Open the printer driver’s Properties dialog box from Print in the application software’s File menu, and try printing following the steps below. Remove the check from Open Preview When Print Job Starts in the Main sheet.
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 •...
In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. Turn the printer off. (→P.18) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Clearing jammed paper...
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Clearing jammed paper Important • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to cut the paper. Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting.
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Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid scratching the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important •...
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You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by following the steps below. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the paper. Set Paper Cutting to Yes in the printer menu to cut the edge. (→P.191) 752 Troubleshooting...
If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. Turn the printer off. (→P.18) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
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If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and remove the jammed paper from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and lower the Ejection Guide.
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• Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. Turn the printer on. (→P.18)
If you suddenly hear the tone for ink agitation At regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep mode.(*1) The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions.
Head Cleaning B consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B , to the extent possible.
Other problems Paper cannot be cut Cause In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specied in Auto Cut . In MAIN MENU , Eject or Manual is specied in Cutting Mode . The Cutter Unit is not installed.
Disconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord from the Right Media Take-up Unit and reconnect it rmly, all the way in. Turn the printer on. (→P.228) If the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Other problems Troubleshooting 759...
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of relling ink.
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A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online. Other problems Troubleshooting 761...
Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.764) Error messages (if action can be taken) Error messages are indicated on the Display Screen if you must respond before the printer can resume operation. Check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.764)
In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. If the message is still displayed, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Error Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. • GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) (→P.785) •...
• ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) (→P.785) 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: • Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. (→P.777) •...
Papr Type Mismatch Cause The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. *Printing will continue if you have set Detect Mismatch to Warning or None. 766 Error Message...
Papr Size Mismatch Cause The paper size as specied on the printer does not match the size specied in the printer driver. This paper cannot be used. Check supported paper sizes. Cause The loaded paper is too large for the printer.
Insufcient paper for job Cause The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left. * When using the Media Take-up Unit, either hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing or press the Online button to continue printing.
Roll printing is selected. Cause You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information on a roll, but no roll is loaded. Sheet printing is selected. Cause You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information on a sheet, but no sheet is loaded.
Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. Make sure the correct printer driver for the printer is selected and try printing again. For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide .
To disable this message (if it is displayed repeatedly despite reloading paper, for example), choose Off or Loose in the Skew Check Lv. setting of the printer menu. However, this may cause jams as paper may be askew when it is printed. Also, the Platen may become soiled, which may soil the back of the next document when it is printed.
Corrective Action Reload the paper correctly and advance it again. (→P.180) If the message is displayed when paper is not being advanced, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Corrective Action Lift the Release Lever and remove the jammed paper. (→P.199)
(→P.199) (→P.215) (→P.191) Install the Cutter Unit . (→P.703) Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Corrective Action Lower the Release Lever . If the error occurs again, turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power. Error Message 773...
Corrective Action Remove the foreign object near the sensor. Wipe the sensor with a dry cloth to clean it. Reload the roll. (→P.180) Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Corrective Action Turn the Media Take-up Unit on. Corrective Action Press the Stop button and stop printing.
Not much ink is left. No ink tank loaded. Cause There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. There is a problem with the Ink Tank . 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.
Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Printhead , or do other operations that require ink. Ink tank is empty. Press OK and replace the ink tank. Cause There is no ink left. Ink tank is empty.
Corrective Action Close the Ink Tank Cover . Corrective Action Load an Ink Tank specied for use with the printer. (→P.678) Corrective Action The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the section “Ink level detection” and take the appropriate action.
The loaded paper cannot be used for color calibration. Load paper compatible with color calibration.*1 See *1: Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper.
However, calibration may not be completed successfully. Corrective Action Load unused paper compatible with color calibration. (→P.167) Take steps to remedy the faint printing. (→P.739) Take steps to ensure the printer is not used when exposed to direct sunlight or strong lighting. Error Message 779...
Head Cleaning B two or three times, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Corrective Action Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
If printing is faint, clean the Printhead . (→P.694) Corrective Action Install a Printhead specied for use with the printer. If “Printhead L” is displayed, install the Printhead L ; if “Printhead R” is displayed, install the Printhead R .
You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed. Corrective Action After conrming that the printer has stopped operating, replace the Maintenance Cartridge . (→P.706) Corrective Action After conrming that the printer has stopped operating, replace the Maintenance Cartridge .
Messages regarding the hard disk Mail box nearly full. Cause The free hard disk space left for Personal Boxes in the printer’s hard disk does not have more than 1 GB, combined. Mail box full. Now printing without saving data. Cause No more space is available on the printer’s hard disk,...
Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause The format of the printer’s hard disk is invalid. File read error. Cause Files on the printer’s hard disk have become corrupted. 784 Error Message Corrective Action Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk.
In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. If the message is still displayed, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. However, keep the printer off and remove the roll if the last portion of roll paper was used during a print job and paper could not be advanced because the trailing edge is taped to the roll.
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Applications (Mac OS X) ...577 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ...538, 674 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) ...204, 540 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) ...594 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) ...570 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...252...
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Index Cannot adjust band..778, 780 Cannot adjust printhead..779, 780 Cannot calibrate..779 Cannot connect the printer to the network ...733 Cannot cut paper..773 Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. ..778 Cannot feed paper..772 Cannot Load Sheets ...758 Cannot print as specified.
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Errors Occur ...623 Enabling the Take-Up Reel Function ...229 End of paper feed..772 Enhanced Printing Options ...240 Erasing all data on the printer's hard disk ...131 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ...785 Error Message ...762 Error Messages ...764 Error messages (if action can be taken) ...764...
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How to use this manual ...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing ...3 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board ...132 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...756 Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs ...746 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ...534 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) ...575, 600...
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Page Setup Sheet (Windows) ...519 Paper ...166 Paper size ...166 Types of paper ...166 Paper cannot be cut ...758 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) ...563 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) ... 511 Paper is not cut neatly ...757 Paper jam.
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Rolls ...139 Sheets ...139 Print quality and color settings ...240 Printed colors are inaccurate ...745 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) ...583 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) ...557 Printer Driver Settings (Windows) ...506 Printer Hard Disk Operations ...70 Printer Menu Operations ...27 Main menu operations during printing ...27...
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Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) ...292 Printing Office Documents (Windows) ...290 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes ...395 Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver ...395 Specifying custom media sizes for temporary use ...395 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) ...402...
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How to Replace the Ink Tank ...678 Install the Ink Tank (330 ml [11.2 fl oz]) ...684 Install the Ink Tank (700 ml [23.7 fl oz]) ...687 Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement ...679 Precautions when handling an Ink Tank ...678 Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml [11.2 fl oz]) ...680...
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The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating ...759 The printer consumes a lot of ink ...757 The printer does not go on ...758 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent ...732 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ...738 The printer stops during a print job ...738...
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Using RemoteUI ...622 Using the Media Take-up Unit ...228 Using the Output Stacker ...220 Using the Output Stacker in the position for ejection in the front of the printer ...222 Utility Pane (Mac OS X) ...568 Utility Sheet (Windows) ...525 796 Index View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) ...