Page 1 Large Format Printer User Manual Basic Printing Workflow Working With Various Print Jobs Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling Paper Adjustments for Better Print Quality Printer Parts Network Setting Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Message Appendix ver1.20 2010-07-26...
Page 2 Note In order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included on the "User Manuals CD-ROM" supplied with the printer. Thus, there are descriptions that are applied only in HTML format, and functions (video display function, etc.) that cannot be used. We appreciate your understanding.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Co n te nts Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................2 Loading and Printing on Rolls ........................... 3 Loading and Printing on Sheets ..........................6 Printing in Windows ..............................8 Printing from Mac OS X ............................9 Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ......................
Page 4 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) ................72 Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper ............................ 77 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................... 78 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) ......................... 79 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................... 83 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) .....................
Page 5 Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ............................. 169 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............170 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................172 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............173 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) .............
Page 6 The Features of Free Layout ..........................239 Operating Environment ............................240 Starting Free Layout .............................. 240 Free Layout Main Window ............................ 242 Detailed Settings ..............................244 Preferences Dialog Box ............................245 Page Options Dialog Box ............................246 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................247 Format Dialog Box ..............................
Page 7 Print with a Desired Picture Quality ........................311 Adjust the Colors and Print ............................ 312 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) ................312 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) ............... 314 Adjust the Colors by Color Matching ......................316 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images ....................
Page 8 Accounting Manager Basic Procedures ......................... 395 Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager ....................396 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink ..........................396 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper ........................... 398 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ................399 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager .................
Page 9 Color Settings Pane: Color ..........................465 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ........................ 466 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome ........................467 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome ....................468 Gray Adjustment Pane ............................469 Page Setup Pane ..............................470 Utility Pane ................................472 Additional Settings Pane ............................
Page 10 Changing the Object Size ............................528 Moving an Object ..............................529 Rotating an Object ..............................530 Laying out Objects Automatically ......................... 530 Aligning Objects ..............................531 Changing the Object Overlapping Order ....................... 533 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object ..........................535 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................
Page 11 Using Adobe CMM ............................600 Perform Black Point Compensation ........................602 Perform Printing Press Simulation Print ........................ 603 Enlarge/Reduce and Print ............................604 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size ................604 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper ................605 Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print ....................
Page 12 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ....................683 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ......................684 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ....................... 686 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically ..................690 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls ........................692 Roll Holder Set ..............................
Page 13 Vents ..................................759 Control Panel Control Panel ................................. 760 Turning the Printer On and Off ..........................762 Control Panel Display ............................764 How to View Instructions with Navigate ......................767 Printer Menu Operations ............................769 Menu Operations ..............................770 Menu Structure ..............................772 Menu Settings ................................
Page 14 When to Replace Ink Tanks ........................... 845 Printheads Printhead ................................847 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ..........................847 Cleaning the Printhead ............................848 Replacing the Printhead ............................849 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................857 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................857 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................... 862 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ......................
Page 15 Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs ....................895 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen ........................ 895 The contrast becomes uneven during printing ....................... 897 The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction ..............897 Images are printed crooked ............................
Page 16 Close Ink Tank Cover ............................922 Not much ink is left............................... 922 No ink tank loaded..............................922 Wrong ink tank..............................923 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot execute this command. Use other paper....................924 Cannot print as specified............................924 Cannot calibrate.
Page 17: Basic Printing Workflow
Basic Printing Workflow > Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Canceling print jobs Pausing Printing iPF6300...
Page 18: Printing Procedure
Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and so on) next to each other. (See "Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other.") →P.120 Sheet printing Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper. Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF6300...
Page 19: Loading And Printing On Rolls
• Before printing banners or other long documents, spread a clean cloth or paper on the floor or use the Output Stacker to prevent the printed surface from becoming dirty from the floor after printing. Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.762 iPF6300 Loading and Printing on Rolls...
Page 20 Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.671 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.674 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6300...
Page 21 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.186 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.447 iPF6300 Loading and Printing on Rolls...
Page 22: Loading And Printing On Sheets
Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. Note • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") (See "Types of Paper.") →P.668 →P.665 Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF6300...
Page 23 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.186 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.447 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.8 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.9 iPF6300 Loading and Printing on Sheets...
Page 24: Printing In Windows
• We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. In the source application, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Printing in Windows iPF6300...
Page 25: Printing From Mac Os X
For instructions on registering the printer, see "Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ." →P.830 Important • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnec- ted. iPF6300 Printing from Mac OS X...
Page 26 As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. Printing from Mac OS X iPF6300...
Page 27: Canceling Print Jobs
Pressing the Stop button before printing starts will display a confirmation message. To cancel the print job, select "Yes". • If you press the Stop button during printing Pressing the Stop button during printing will display a confirmation message. To cancel the print job immediately, select "Yes". iPF6300 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel...
Page 28: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has already been received by the printer), double-click the taskbar icon to display imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job. Note • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using. Canceling Print Jobs from Windows iPF6300...
Page 29: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os X
If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. iPF6300 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X...
Page 30 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X iPF6300...
Page 31: Pausing Printing
Press the OK button. The Job Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Pause Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On or Off, and then press the OK button. iPF6300 Pausing Printing...
Page 32: Working With Various Print Jobs
Working With Various Print Jobs > Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Office Documents iPF6300...
Page 33: Printing Photos And Images
Prints by minimizing color differences. Suitable for duction when the printing results are too vivid or when printing scanned images. Photo (Adobe RGB) Setting optimized for printing in colors matching those of images created using the Adobe RGB color space. iPF6300 Printing Photos and Images...
Page 34: Printing Photos And Images (Windows)
• Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 Printing Photos and Images (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 35 After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Photo (Color) in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Set- tings. iPF6300 Printing Photos and Images (Windows)
Page 36: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
• Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Premium Glossy Paper 200 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 37 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12". If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 38 • For information on settings optimized for printing photos and images, see " Printing Photos and Images " →P.17 • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 39 Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer In- formation on the Main pane to update the printer information. iPF6300 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 40: Printing From Photoshop
For instructions and details on which versions of Photoshop are compatible with the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional →P.281 Printing from Photoshop iPF6300...
Page 41: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Windows)
Make sure the setting mode is Color Management. In the Color Handling list in Options, click No Color Management. Click Print to display the Print dialog box. Select the printer and click Properties to display the printer driver dialog box. iPF6300 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows)
Page 42 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Paper 200. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 43 Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. iPF6300 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows)
Page 44: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Mac Os X)
• Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Premium Glossy Paper 200 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 45 In the Color Handling list in Options, click No Color Management. Click Print. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Paper 200. iPF6300 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X)
Page 46 Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. In Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 47 Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size in the Page Setup pane matches the size of the original as specified in Photoshop—in this case, 10"x12". iPF6300 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X)
Page 48 Printing Photos and Images > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X)." →P.449 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 49: Printing Office Documents
Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efficiently when checking lay- outs. For instructions on printing office documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system. iPF6300 Printing Office Documents...
Page 50: Printing Office Documents (Windows)
Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Set- tings. Printing Office Documents (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 51: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
• Document: Office document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) iPF6300 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X)
Page 52 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Mar- gins). If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 53 • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. iPF6300 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X)
Page 54 For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.445 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 55: Enhanced Printing Options
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing at full size Borderless Printing Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Centering originals Conserving roll paper Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Checking Images Before Printing Other useful settings iPF6300...
Page 56: Adjusting Images
Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF6300...
Page 57 Along with preventing the grada- tion loss of dark areas, you can real- ize photos of people in warm tones. iPF6300 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver...
Page 58: Gray Tone Adjustment
For instructions on color adjustment, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating sys- tem. • Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) →P.43 • Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) →P.46 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF6300...
Page 59: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. iPF6300 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows)
Page 60 On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 61 Confirm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.188 iPF6300 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows)
Page 62: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 63 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. iPF6300 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 64 • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to se- lect the color adjustment target from Images, Graphics, and Text. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 65: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. Print Priority (*1) Description Image A setting for posters or other documents made up mainly of photos or images, or for emphasizing photos or images in printed documents. iPF6300 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing...
Page 66 Gray Tone gray tone separately for images, Brightness graphics, and text documents. Contrast If you choose Monochrome in Col- Saturation or Mode only Brightness and Con- trast can be adjusted. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF6300...
Page 67: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photo- graphic images in monochrome. Choose Print in the application menu. iPF6300 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)
Page 68 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 69 Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For details on how to check the printing settings, refer to " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) ". →P.188 iPF6300 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)
Page 70: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os X)
OK to close the dialog box. In the application menu, choose Print. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 71 Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.40 iPF6300 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X)
Page 72 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 73: Choosing Paper For Printing
For instructions on configuring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.186 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.447 iPF6300 Choosing a Paper for Printing...
Page 74: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF6300...
Page 75 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. Select the printing application in the Print Target list. iPF6300 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows)
Page 76: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 77 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 78 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 79 Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Paper Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the Paper Size list. iPF6300 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 80: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
• Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF6300...
Page 81 Select the printing application in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF6300 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows)
Page 82: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 83 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 84 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 85: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
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. iPF6300 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value...
Page 86: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.192 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 87 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). iPF6300 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows)
Page 88: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 89 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X)
Page 90 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 91 Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. iPF6300 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X)
Page 92 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 93: Printing At Full Size
• Sheets: Load paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 26 mm (1 in) higher than the page size • Rolls: Load paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm (0.24 in) higher than the page size iPF6300 Printing on Oversized Paper...
Page 94: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 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. Printing at Full Size (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 95: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)
• Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) iPF6300 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X)
Page 96 Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - Oversize. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 97 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF6300 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X)
Page 98 —in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 99: Borderless Printing At Actual 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. iPF6300 Borderless Printing at Actual Size...
Page 100: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.192 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 101 In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF6300 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)
Page 102: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os X)
The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)–Borderless • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 103 OK to close the dialog box. In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. iPF6300 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)
Page 104 Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 105 10"x12" - Borderless. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 iPF6300 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)
Page 106: Borderless Printing
• On the Main sheet of the printer driver, click Settings in Media Type. • Select the ink drying time in the Between Pages list of Drying Time. Borderless Printing Method Choose the method of borderless printing that suits the original, as desired. Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size iPF6300...
Page 107: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 iPF6300 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows)
Page 108 Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 109: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
• Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) iPF6300 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 110 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 111 • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. iPF6300 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 112: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF6300...
Page 113 • Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) →P.98 • Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) →P.100 iPF6300 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width...
Page 114: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 115 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 (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box. iPF6300 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows)
Page 116: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
OK to close the dialog box. In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 117 • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. iPF6300 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 118 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 119: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
• 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. iPF6300 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing)
Page 120: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Paper Source list. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. My Horizontal Banner is used in this example. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF6300...
Page 121 Choose Print in the Microsoft Word menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 iPF6300 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Page 122 Easy Settings is selected, click Poster 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. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF6300...
Page 123 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. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.188 iPF6300 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Page 124: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os X)
In the application, create an original in the format of a horizontal or vertical banner. Register a Custom Page Sizes (Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5)/ Custom Paper Sizes (Mac OS X 10.6). Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 125 If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list. Under Page Size, enter 10 in Width and 50 in Height. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. iPF6300 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X)
Page 126 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 127 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. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. iPF6300 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X)
Page 128: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
• Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Any type • Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Load the squarepaper (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes iPF6300...
Page 129 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF6300 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)
Page 130 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 131 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. 430 mm Square is used in this example. iPF6300 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)
Page 132: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
Mac OS X. Create the document in the application. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 133 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 430*430, the size you registered. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)
Page 134 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 135 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 iPF6300 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)
Page 136: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multi- ple source applications—in a single-page layout. Important • Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other iPF6300...
Page 137: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 iPF6300 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows)
Page 138 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 139: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os X)
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before print- ing. Choose Print in the application menu. iPF6300 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X)
Page 140 Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Note • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to ar- range originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Page 141: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
> Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Lay- →P.503 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
Page 142 In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 143: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
• This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. iPF6300 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)
Page 144 Click the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 145 Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper Source list. iPF6300 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)
Page 146: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF6300...
Page 147 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. iPF6300 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
Page 148 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 149: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) iPF6300 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X)
Page 150 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 151 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. iPF6300 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X)
Page 152 Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer In- formation on the Main pane to update the printer information. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 153: Printing Posters In Sections
For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) →P.138 Note • This method of poster printing is supported in Windows. iPF6300 Printing Posters in Sections...
Page 154: Printing Large Posters (Windows)
Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Poster in the Print Target list. Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 155 Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. iPF6300 Printing Large Posters (Windows)
Page 156 • Click OK to close the Pages to Print dialog box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.188 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 157: Centering Originals
• 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.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 iPF6300 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls...
Page 158 Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 159: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) iPF6300 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X)
Page 160 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 161 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF6300 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X)
Page 162 Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 163: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
• Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [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.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 iPF6300 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets...
Page 164 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 165: 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 • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard iPF6300 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)
Page 166 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Mar- gins). If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 167 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. iPF6300 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)
Page 168 • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 169: Conserving Roll Paper
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.192 iPF6300 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees...
Page 170 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 171: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os X)
Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X)
Page 172 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 173 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 iPF6300 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X)
Page 174: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.192 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF6300...
Page 175 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). iPF6300 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows)
Page 176: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 177 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)
Page 178 • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer In- formation on the Main pane to update the printer information. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 179 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 iPF6300 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)
Page 180: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows).") →P.192 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF6300...
Page 181 Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple ap- plications on the same page. iPF6300 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals...
Page 182 Enhanced Printing Options > Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals > Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. Print from the PosterArtist menu. Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF6300...
Page 183: Checking Images Before Printing
While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Note • Under some settings and in some environments, PageComposer may be started. iPF6300 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing...
Page 184 For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) →P.189 • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) →P.450 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF6300...
Page 185: Other Useful Settings
• Watermark position: Specify the position on the page, the angle, and so on. • Watermark printing method: Specify whether to print the watermark superimposed or under the document image. You can also print the watermark only on the first page, if desired. iPF6300 Printing With Watermarks...
Page 186: Printing With Watermarks- Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 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. Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 187 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). iPF6300 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows)
Page 188: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF6300...
Page 189: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)
Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 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. iPF6300 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows)
Page 190: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 191 Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X)
Page 192 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 193 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 iPF6300 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X)
Page 194: Using Favorites
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 Using Favorites iPF6300...
Page 195 Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.188 Roll paper will be automatically cut after printing. iPF6300 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)
Page 196: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 197 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. iPF6300 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X)
Page 198 Click OK to close the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.449 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 199: Windows Software
Windows Software > Windows Software Printer Driver Preview Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Print Plug-In for Office Status Monitor Accounting Digital Photo Front-Access Device Setup Utility Media Configuration Tool iPF6300...
Page 200: Printer Driver
For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.192 • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu →P.194 Printer Driver Settings iPF6300...
Page 201 • Utility Sheet →P.222 You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet →P.223 iPF6300 Printer Driver Settings...
Page 202: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
• Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.192 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF6300...
Page 203 This function requires that the Status Monitor be installed. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF6300 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver...
Page 204: Confirming Print Settings
The page size, paper size, and method and percentage of enlargement or reduc- Middle, bordered area tion are indicated. Illustrations indicate the feed source, orientation, borderless printing selection, Bottom illustrations and other settings information. Confirming Print Settings iPF6300...
Page 205: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.192 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. iPF6300 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing...
Page 206: Using Favorites
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (Refer to " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.192 Perform normal printing settings. The favorite is registered from here. Using Favorites iPF6300...
Page 207 In Comment, enter a description of the favorite to be added, as desired. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. Note • To save a favorite as a file, click Export and specify the file to save. iPF6300 Using Favorites...
Page 208: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
• For instructions on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.188 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF6300...
Page 209 In the following case, click Preferences. • Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application software Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. iPF6300 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications...
Page 210: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF6300...
Page 211 • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver.(See " Device Settings Sheet ") →P.224 Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. iPF6300 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
Page 212: Main Sheet
• Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box →P.199 Advanced Settings Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.200 Main Sheet iPF6300...
Page 213: Status Monitor
Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images →P.17 • Printing Office Documents →P.33 Note • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. iPF6300 Main Sheet...
Page 214: View Settings
High-Precision Text and Fine Lines cannot be checked at the same time. • To improve print quality, you may need to adjust the position of the printhead. (See " Enhancing Print- ing Quality ") →P.710 Color Mode Choose the color mode. Main Sheet iPF6300...
Page 215: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type.(See " Main Sheet ") →P.196 iPF6300 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box...
Page 216: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed. Cut Speed Select the speed of automatic cutting, as needed. You can adjust this setting if paper is not cut well when automatic cutting is used. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 217: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each listed item for the selected Print Target. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. iPF6300 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application...
Page 218 (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color iPF6300...
Page 219: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. iPF6300 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color...
Page 220: Matching Sheet
Matching Mode. Color Space Select the applicable color space as desired. Monitor White Point Enter the color temperature set on the monitor. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching. Matching Sheet iPF6300...
Page 221 Graphics and Text, clear Use the Same Profile for All Objects and specify the indi- vidual settings. Printer Profile Settings Specify the printer profile as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.40 iPF6300 Matching Sheet...
Page 222: Ambient Light Adjust Dialog Box
Color Temperature measured during monitor calibration. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching on the Matching sheet. Illuminance Enter the Illuminance measured during monitor calibration. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching on the Matching sheet. Ambient Light Adjust dialog box iPF6300...
Page 223 Enter the Illuminance measured using the i1 colorimeter. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching on the Matching sheet. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.40 iPF6300 Ambient Light Adjust dialog box...
Page 224: Light Source Check Tool
Reference Guide.(See " Types of Paper ") →P.665 Paper Source Choose the paper source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main sheet. Print Click to print the Chart. Light Source Check Tool iPF6300...
Page 225: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
(that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. iPF6300 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome...
Page 226: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF6300...
Page 227: Gray Adjustment Sheet
You can adjust the square area in the center by clicking or dragging it. Drag the vertical or horizontal scroll bars for adjustment, as desired. You can click the arrows by the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) boxes or enter the values directly. iPF6300 Gray Adjustment Sheet...
Page 228: Page Setup Sheet
The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see " Paper Sizes " →P.668 Page Setup Sheet iPF6300...
Page 229 • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size →P.58 • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width →P.64 • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value →P.69 Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size. iPF6300 Page Setup Sheet...
Page 230 • Printing Multiple Pages Continuously →P.125 Size Options Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use. • Paper Size Options Dialog Box →P.215 Page Setup Sheet iPF6300...
Page 231: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
Specify the desired Width and Height. You can make your selection from sizes that are compatible with Borderless Printing by selecting Borderless Printing Size. To maintain the aspect ratio of the Width and Height as you resize the paper, select Fix the Ratio of the Width to Height. iPF6300 Paper Size Options Dialog Box...
Page 232: Layout Sheet
• Page Layout Printing • Pages to Print • Free Layout Settings Watermark Activating this option makes two settings available, Watermarks and Edit Watermark. • Printing With Watermarks →P.169 Layout Sheet iPF6300...
Page 233: Special Settings
If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. • Special Settings Dialog Box →P.219 Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. iPF6300 Layout Sheet...
Page 234: Page Options Dialog Box
• If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, user name, and page number. • When you print multiple pages per sheet using Page Layout Printing or similar functions, these items will be printed for each page. Page Options Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 235: Special Settings Dialog Box
If image colors are inconsistent in printed documents or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses, clearing this option may help produce the expected results. Important • This function cannot be used on 64-bit version of Windows. iPF6300 Special Settings Dialog Box...
Page 236: Favorites Sheet
Delete Click to delete the selected favorite from the Favorites list. Edit Click to display the Edit dialog box, which enables you to change the name and icon for the favorite selected in the Favorites list. Favorites Sheet iPF6300...
Page 237 Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a file. Click to move the selected favorite up in the Favorites list. Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the Favorites list. iPF6300 Favorites Sheet...
Page 238: Utility Sheet
Click to launch Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy), which enables you to create hot fold- ers used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy and assign print settings to hot folders. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER →P.279 For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →P.267 Utility Sheet iPF6300...
Page 239: Support Sheet
On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.
Page 240: Settings Summaries Dialog Box
Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Set- tings sheet is for configuring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Settings Summaries Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 241 Windows Software > Printer Driver > About You can display version information for the printer driver. iPF6300 Device Settings Sheet...
Page 242: Preview
Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. The Features of Preview iPF6300...
Page 243 Click the OK button to save the settings. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Preview main window is displayed. iPF6300 Starting Preview...
Page 244: Preview Main Window
• You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview Main Window iPF6300...
Page 245 Windows Software > Preview > Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. iPF6300 Preview Main Window...
Page 246 Windows Software > Preview > For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.231 Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. Preview Main Window iPF6300...
Page 247: Dialog Area
You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom." →P.238 iPF6300 Dialog Area...
Page 248: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
First Page Go to the first page. Previous Page Go to the previous page. Next Page Go to the next page. Last Page Go to the last page. Go To Page Go to the specified page. Enlarge/Reduce the screen display iPF6300...
Page 249: Using The Ruler
Use Driver Settings Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to rotate pages. Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on the printer driver iPF6300 Using the ruler...
Page 250 Windows Software > Preview > Selecting Use Driver Settings Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF6300...
Page 251: Printing With Selecting The Layout
In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of Right Button Turn at the position of Left Button Turn at the position of Lower Button Turn at the position of iPF6300 Printing with Selecting the Layout...
Page 252 • You can select only Upper Button or Lower Button if Cut Sheet is selected. Button Details The button is selected currently. The button can be selected. The button can not be selected. Click the Print Button. Printing on the selected layout begins. Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF6300...
Page 253: Print On The Center
You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the Print button Printing on the center begins. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. iPF6300 Print on the Center...
Page 254: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF6300...
Page 255: Free Layout
This can be used such as for advertising posters that are suspended from the ceiling. Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Free Layout settings. iPF6300 The Features of Free Layout...
Page 256: Operating Environment
From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Operating Environment iPF6300...
Page 257 Click the OK button to save the settings. Note • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. iPF6300 Starting Free Layout...
Page 258: Free Layout Main Window
• You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Free Layout Main Window iPF6300...
Page 259 Windows Software > Free Layout > Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. iPF6300 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 260: Detailed Settings
→P.184 Note • When you select the Detailed Settings, the only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Set- up sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Detailed Settings iPF6300...
Page 261: Preferences Dialog Box
Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. iPF6300 Preferences Dialog Box...
Page 262: Page Options Dialog Box
The one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Manual Settings You can input the length of one page to print on roll paper in numerical charac- ters. Page Options Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 263: Zoom Dialog Box
This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 25 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. iPF6300 Zoom Dialog Box...
Page 264: Format Dialog Box
Prints by enlarging or reducing each object to match the paper size. If you are using roll paper, objects are enlarged or reduced so that the width of each object matches the width of the roll paper. Fit Photo Size Prints all of the objects at the specified photo size. Format Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 265: Object Position
You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters. Page Pos You can input the number of the page position in numerical characters. Object Size You can confirm the object size. Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. iPF6300 Format Dialog Box...
Page 266: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
• Normally, select Print from the File menu. Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF6300...
Page 267 • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. iPF6300 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page...
Page 268: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF6300...
Page 269 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. iPF6300 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page...
Page 270 Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF6300...
Page 271: Selecting An Object
Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps. Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. iPF6300 Selecting an Object...
Page 272: Changing The Object Size
Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this han- dle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object. Click on the Enl./Red. checkbox in the Format Dialog Box and select Scaling. →P.248 Changing the Object Size iPF6300...
Page 273: Moving An Object
Alternatively, you can move the Object Position by changing the values in Vertical Pos, Horizontal Pos and Page Pos in the Format Dialog Box →P.248 Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. Select an object. iPF6300 Moving an Object...
Page 274: Laying Out Objects Automatically
• The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog dialog box. →P.246 Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Click the align button from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select the align menu from the Object menu. Laying out Objects Automatically iPF6300...
Page 275 Free Layout > Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. iPF6300 Aligning Objects...
Page 276 Free Layout > Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Aligning Objects iPF6300...
Page 277: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
• You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. iPF6300 Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Page 278: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
• In order to paste an object on any position that you like, you can paste the object with Pointed Paste by clicking the right button of the mouse on any position that you want. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF6300...
Page 279: Folded Duplex Window
• The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. iPF6300 Folded Duplex Window...
Page 280: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings. Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size. The following settings are available for the finished size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 281: Binding Settings Dialog Box
• The values that can be entered are 0 to 50 (mm). Print Fold Lines Configures the color and type of fold lines. Note • To not print fold lines, clear the Print Fold Lines checkbox. iPF6300 Binding Settings Dialog Box...
Page 282: Prints Using Folded Duplex
• When the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox is selected, fold lines are only printed at the three locations of the center and both edges. Click OK to save the settings. Confirm the print setting and begin printing. Prints using Folded Duplex iPF6300...
Page 283: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
To start by selecting Printers and Faxes from the start button Open the folder of the OS you are using for configuring printers. For example, on Windows XP click the start button on the desktop, and then select Printers and Faxes. iPF6300 The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy...
Page 284 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter. To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button From the Windows start button, select Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6300...
Page 285: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder. iPF6300 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box...
Page 286: Hot Folder
• You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note • You can create up to 20 hot folders. Hot Folder iPF6300...
Page 287: Creating A New Hot Folder
Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.267 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. iPF6300 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 288 Select the media type to print. Note • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Click the Next button. Creating a New Hot Folder iPF6300...
Page 289 Shared Name. Click the Next button. Note • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. • You cannot use the Back button, after clicking the Next button here. iPF6300 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 290 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. Creating a New Hot Folder iPF6300...
Page 291: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.267 iPF6300 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder...
Page 292 Click the Manual Settings button. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF6300...
Page 293 Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") →P.278 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. iPF6300 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder...
Page 294: Setting The Print Parameters
• The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Apply Sharpness Place a checkmark here to set the sharpness. Setting the Print Parameters iPF6300...
Page 295: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. Display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating Sys- tem Menu .") →P.194 iPF6300 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER...
Page 296 Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done on the touch-panel display. Scanned originals are sent to the hot folder and automatically enlarged and printed following the conditions you specified for the folder. Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF6300...
Page 297: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional
Store Print History to Print Preferences .................... 330 Delete Print History ........................... 333 Export Print History from Print Preferences ..................335 Import Print History to Print Preferences ................... 336 Delete Print History from Print Preferences ..................338 Set Information to Print with Image ....................340 iPF6300...
Page 298: The Features Of Print Plug-In
Photoshop CS4 are installed. Note that Print Plug-In only supports the 32-bit version of Photo- shop CS4. It does not operate in the 64-bit version of Photoshop CS4. • The supported OS version differs for each version of Digital Photo Professional. The Features of Print Plug-In iPF6300...
Page 299: Installation Procedures
• If the installer screen does not appear, open the CD-ROM icon in My Computer and click on setup.exe to open the icon. Click imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in button. Click the appropriate Install button for your Print Plug-In. iPF6300 Installation Procedures...
Page 300 PC. Install the Print Plug-In after installing, opening and quitting Photoshop. Click Next button. After you have read the Licensing Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. Installation Procedures iPF6300...
Page 301: Uninstall Procedures
• Uninstall the Print Plug-In for Photoshop Select start in Control Panel menu. Open Add or Remove Programs. Select Canon iPFxxxx Print Plug-In for Photoshop xx, then click Change/Remove. • Uninstall the Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional iPF6300 Uninstall Procedures...
Page 302: Starting From Photoshop
Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select start in Control Panel menu. Open Add or Remove Programs. Select Canon iPFxxxx Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional, then click Change/Remove. Note • iPFxxxx is the name of your printer. Starting from Photoshop Follow the procedure below to start the Print Plug-In from Photoshop.
Page 303: Starting From Digital Photo Professional
Adobe CMM has not been installed, a message is displayed and the source profile is changed to Adobe RGB. If you want to use an ICCv4 profile, close the plug-in and then install Adobe CMM. Refer to Using Adobe CMM for details on how to install Adobe CMM. →P.319 iPF6300 Starting from Digital Photo Professional...
Page 304: Print Plug-In Main Window
When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows. • Main Sheet →P.291 • Page Setup Sheet →P.295 • Color Settings Sheet →P.298 • Print History Sheet →P.299 • Support Sheet →P.300 Print Plug-In Main Window iPF6300...
Page 305 • PrintButton Click this button to begin printing. • QuitButton Click this button to close the Print Plug-In window and return to application software. • HelpButton Click this button to display the Print Plug-In Help file. iPF6300 Print Plug-In Main Window...
Page 306: Preview Area
• When you select Preview in the Image, then select a portion of the image on the preview display, this becomes valid. Perform Proof in Preview Place a checkmark here to simulate the colors of the output product in the preview. Preview Area iPF6300...
Page 307: Main Sheet
Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In. Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. Printer The printer types are displayed. iPF6300 Main Sheet...
Page 308: Select Button
High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in Standard or Draft modes, but this mode offers exceptional printing quality. Main Sheet iPF6300...
Page 309 In subdued, dark photos, optimal color matching is applied to attractive repro- Areas) duction images of people and dark scenes. Saturation This converts the image to an image with heightened color saturation. The color balance of pictures and drawings may change. iPF6300 Main Sheet...
Page 310 Clicking the button opens the Set Configuration dialog box that provides settings for the adjustment of image sharp- ness and image enlargement method. For more information about Set Configuration, see "Set Configuration Dialog Box." →P.303 Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Main sheet to their defaults. Main Sheet iPF6300...
Page 311: Page Setup Sheet
Scaling This enlarges/reduces the entire image by the specified scaling value. Input the scaling value in numerical characters. You can specify a range between 5-600%. *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ or ▼. iPF6300 Page Setup Sheet...
Page 312 Upper-Left of Roll Paper Prints the top left of Media Size on the top left of the selected roll paper. Center of Roll Paper Prints the center of Media Size on the center of the selected roll paper. Page Setup Sheet iPF6300...
Page 313 Click the Size Options button to open the Size Options dialog box and you can select a media name, size and other settings. For more information about the size options, see "Size Options Dialog Box." →P.305 Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Page Setup sheet to their defaults. iPF6300 Page Setup Sheet...
Page 314: Color Settings Sheet
• You can check the adjustments in the preview display. Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. Note • You can check the adjustments in the preview display. Color Settings Sheet iPF6300...
Page 315: Print History Sheet
Note • You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display. Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Fa- vorites. iPF6300 Print History Sheet...
Page 316: Support Sheet
Click the button to display the Edit Comment dialog box, where you can edit the comment. Support Sheet You can display product support information and the electronic manual. Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. Support Sheet iPF6300...
Page 317: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
This sets the wait time between line scans during printing. Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. None The printing continues to the next line immediately after the last line. iPF6300 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box...
Page 318: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional
Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 319: Set Configuration Dialog Box
• If printing does not finish correctly because it was canceled or an error occurred, the plug-in does not close. Initialize all warning dialog boxes When this is checked, all of the warning dialog boxes that have been set to "Do not show this screen again" become displayed. iPF6300 Set Configuration Dialog Box...
Page 320: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box
Black Ink is automatically turned on and becomes grayed out. Simulate Black Ink Select this when performing simulation of black ink. In order to enable this set- ting, Adobe CMM needs to be selected under Conversion Engine. ICC Conversion Options dialog box iPF6300...
Page 321: Roll Paper Options Dialog Box
This dialog box appears when you click the Size Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can select a media name, size and other settings. Paper Size List Displays all the standard sizes and custom media sizes. iPF6300 Roll Paper Options Dialog Box...
Page 322: Curves Dialog Box
Click the button to register the contents of the settings. Curves Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Curves button on the Color Settings Sheet. You can set Channel and other settings. Channel Select from among RGB, Red, Green, or Blue. Curves Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 323: Print History Details Dialog Box
This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Sheet. This controls print history. For more information about Print History Details, see "Utilize Print History." →P.328 Print History Print History appears in list format. iPF6300 Print History Details Dialog Box...
Page 324 When you select this the Main sheet settings are displayed. Page Setup When you select this the Page Setup sheet settings are displayed. Color Settings When you select this the Color Settings sheet settings are displayed. Print History Details Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 325: Utilize Three Types Of Previews
• There is no checkmark in Borderless Printing. • There is no checkmark in Enlarged/Reduced Printing or Scaling has been selected. • Center of Roll Paper has not been selected in Layout.. iPF6300 Utilize Three Types of Previews...
Page 326: Check The Original Image With Image
Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview. Check the original image with Image iPF6300...
Page 327: Print With A Desired Picture Quality
• When you select High Gradation 8bit, images are processed at 8 bit/channel (24 bit). • When you select Highest Gradation 16bit, images are processed at 16bit/channel (48 bit). • Highest Gradation 16bit will not display with some Media Type or Input Resolution to Plug- in settings. iPF6300 Print with a Desired Picture Quality...
Page 328: Adjust The Colors And Print
• High for Yellow • Low for Saturation • Warm Black for Gray Tone • Enhance brightness for the curves The above image adjustments are reflected in the before and after images below. Before Application After Application Adjust the Colors and Print iPF6300...
Page 329 • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Click the Curves button then click near the center of the curve. iPF6300 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color)
Page 330: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)
• Light for Highlight • Light for Shadow • Enhance brightness for the curves The unapplied and the applied images of the above image adjustments are as below. Before Application After Application Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF6300...
Page 331 In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light. Note • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. iPF6300 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome)
Page 332: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching
ICC (Inter- national Color Consortium) color profile settings, matching method settings, and settings for the internal profile, which performs optimum color conversion in response to media and resolution settings. Display the Main sheet. Adjust the Colors by Color Matching iPF6300...
Page 333: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images
Adobe RGB16bit image data has been retouched in Photoshop, without compromising the level of tone in the image. Select the Adobe RGB16bit image data in Photoshop and start Print Plug-In. (See "Starting from Photoshop.") →P.286 Click button. iPF6300 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images...
Page 334 If required, adjust the colors using color matching. Note • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color Matching." →P.316 Click the Print button. Printing of the Adobe RGB16bit image begins. Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images iPF6300...
Page 335: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality
Enter "Adobe CMM" in the search input box on the screen. Search for the "Adobe Color Management Module (CMM)" item and select the Windows version. Download the file by following the on-screen directions. iPF6300 Prints monochrome photographs with high quality...
Page 336 • Check with Adobe for details. How to Use Adobe CMM The procedure for using Adobe CMM is as follows. Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Click the ICC Conversion Options button. Using Adobe CMM iPF6300...
Page 337: Perform Black Point Compensation
Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Click the ICC Conversion Options button to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Select Adobe CMM as the Conversion Engine. iPF6300 Perform Black Point Compensation...
Page 338: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print
Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Check the Proof check box and select the profile for the printing press you want to target from the list on the right. Perform Printing Press Simulation Print iPF6300...
Page 339: Enlarge/Reduce And Print
• When you need to print on the full width of roll media, see "Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper." →P.324 • When you do the procedure below to print on roll media, the print job will match the size of the output with the media selected with the Paper Size setting. iPF6300 Enlarge/Reduce and Print...
Page 340: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Width Of Roll Paper
Note • Printing will not occur properly when a print roll is not set to the printer. Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper iPF6300...
Page 341 • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Select Fit Roll Paper Width. Click the Print button. The image prints covering the entire width of the roll paper. iPF6300 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper...
Page 342: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print
• The size of the width and height proportionally grow when the image is enlarged/reduced. Either drag the image on the Print Area Layout preview, or set the print position Layout. Click the Print button. Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print iPF6300...
Page 343: Print With No Borders
Click the Borderless Printing check box on. Note • Select the width for roll paper set in the printer in Roll Paper Width in the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box, and click OK. Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. iPF6300 Print with No Borders...
Page 344: Customize Media Settings
• Delete Print History →P.333 • Export Print History from Print Preferences →P.335 • Import Print History to Print Preferences →P.336 • Delete Print History from Print Preferences →P.338 • Set Information to Print with Image →P.340 Customize Media Settings iPF6300...
Page 345: Confirm Print History Details
• Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box. Check the print history details in Settings, and click the OK button. Note • You can display the print history details by switching the sheets. iPF6300 Confirm Print History Details...
Page 346: Apply Print History To An Image
You can store often-used print history to print preferences. Not only can you store the print history stored under a differ- ent name in print preferences, you can also find it with ease. Note • You can store up to 200 print history items to print preferences. Apply Print History to an Image iPF6300...
Page 347 Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Settings. iPF6300 Store Print History to Print Preferences...
Page 348 Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History and click the button. In the Add Favorites dialog box input the name of the print history in Name, input a comment in Comment, and click the OK button. Store Print History to Print Preferences iPF6300...
Page 349: Delete Print History
Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History You can delete print history. Important • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. iPF6300 Delete Print History...
Page 350 Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History iPF6300...
Page 351: Export Print History From Print Preferences
You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to export from Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Export button. iPF6300 Export Print History from Print Preferences...
Page 352: Import Print History To Print Preferences
Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences You can import print history in file format and store it to print preferences. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF6300...
Page 353 • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb. • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different OS in Print Plug-In. • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different printer in Print Plug-In. iPF6300 Import Print History to Print Preferences...
Page 354: Delete Print History From Print Preferences
Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print pref- erences. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Delete Print History from Print Preferences iPF6300...
Page 355 Select the print history you wish to delete from Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. iPF6300 Delete Print History from Print Preferences...
Page 356: Set Information To Print With Image
Click the information check box you wish to print on. When you wish to edit the comment, click the Edit Comment button. Note • When you do not wish to edit the comment, move to step 7. Set Information to Print with Image iPF6300...
Page 357 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. iPF6300 Set Information to Print with Image...
Page 358: Print Plug-In For Office Print Plug-In For Office Features
Operating Environment Print Plug-In for Office 's operating environment is as below. • Compatible Operating System Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 • Software that requires installation Print Plug-In for Office features iPF6300...
Page 359: Steps To Install
Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. Note • If the installer screen does not display, open the CD-ROM icon from My Computer, click set- up.exe, and open the icon. Click the Install Individual Software button. iPF6300 Steps to install...
Page 360 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office. Click the Next button. Steps to install iPF6300...
Page 361 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. iPF6300 Steps to install...
Page 362: Steps To Uninstall
Important • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be instal- led. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF Print- PlugIn. • It is required to install imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office for each user. If the PC is used by more than one person, install it for each user.
Page 363: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed
Enabling Print Plug-In for Office for items disabled in Office applications • If a problem occurs, such as the system or an application terminating abnormally, the Microsoft Office application disables add-ins as a safety precaution. iPF6300 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed...
Page 364 Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF6300...
Page 365 Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. For Microsoft Office 2003 Click About <application name> in the Help menu of application. Click the Disabled Items button in the About <application name> dialog box. iPF6300 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed...
Page 366: To Start From Microsoft Word
Menu →P.387 Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be dis- played again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update Printer list the display. To start from Microsoft Word iPF6300...
Page 367 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- bar. iPF6300 To start from Microsoft Word...
Page 368: Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Prints to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, and also print Portrait and Landscape orien- tations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Print Matching Roll Width (Word) iPF6300...
Page 369 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. iPF6300 Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Page 370: Borderless Printing (Word)
18.0m. Press Print to start printing. Borderless Printing (Word) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft Word. Borderless Printing (Word) iPF6300...
Page 371 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Borderless Printing. iPF6300 Borderless Printing (Word)
Page 372 • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Borderless Printing (Word) iPF6300...
Page 373: Multi-Page Printing (Word)
Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. iPF6300 Multi-Page Printing (Word)
Page 374 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Multi-Page Printing (Word) iPF6300...
Page 375: Register The Settings(Word)
• Borderless Printing (Word) →P.354 • Multi-Page Printing (Word) →P.357 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. iPF6300 Register the settings(Word)
Page 376: Print Using Registered Settings (Word)
• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Print Using Registered Settings (Word) iPF6300...
Page 377 Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Next button. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. iPF6300 Print Using Registered Settings (Word)
Page 378: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)
• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) iPF6300...
Page 379 Note • The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the procedure. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. iPF6300 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)
Page 380: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint
• If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed →P.347 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF6300...
Page 381 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- bar/ribbon. Note • If you open a password protected document as read-only, the Printing Wizard cannot be run. iPF6300 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint...
Page 382: Print Matching Roll Width (Powerpoint)
Prints to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, and also print Portrait and Landscape orien- tations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) iPF6300...
Page 383 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. iPF6300 Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint)
Page 384: Borderless Printing (Powerpoint)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 or later, or 18.0m. Press Print to start printing. Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) iPF6300...
Page 385 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Borderless Printing. iPF6300 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint)
Page 386 • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) iPF6300...
Page 387: Multi-Page Printing (Powerpoint)
Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. iPF6300 Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint)
Page 388 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) iPF6300...
Page 389: Register The Settings(Powerpoint)
• The available settings are as follows. • Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) →P.366 • Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) →P.368 • Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) →P.371 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. iPF6300 Register the settings(PowerPoint)
Page 390: Print Using Registered Settings (Powerpoint)
• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) iPF6300...
Page 391 Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Next button. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. iPF6300 Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint)
Page 392: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Powerpoint)
Use the Large-Format Printing Wizard to create portrait page sizes for Potrait Orientation, and landscape page sizes for Landscape Orientation. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) iPF6300...
Page 393 • The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the procedure. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. iPF6300 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint)
Page 394: To Start From Microsoft Excel
Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update Printer list the display. The print Wizard is displayed. The settings Print Entire Sheet and Print Selected Area can be set. Print Button To start from Microsoft Excel iPF6300...
Page 395: Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Print Entire Sheet (Excel) For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before print- ing. Start Microsoft Excel. iPF6300 Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Page 396 Print again. If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the entire sheet, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Entire Sheet (Excel) iPF6300...
Page 397 Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. iPF6300 Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Page 398 • If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select. • You cannot run Print or Print Preview if you select it for a worksheet with no data displayed. Print Entire Sheet (Excel) iPF6300...
Page 399: Print Selected Area (Excel)
To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Selected Area. Important • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. iPF6300 Print Selected Area (Excel)
Page 400 Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Print Selected Area (Excel) iPF6300...
Page 401 • If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select. • You cannot run Print or Print Preview if you select it for a worksheet with no data displayed. iPF6300 Print Selected Area (Excel)
Page 402: Configuring Binding (Excel)
• When page breaks have been set • When a sheet or cell is protected Open the Binding Settings dialog box. If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. Select Binding Edge. Select Binding Margin. Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF6300...
Page 403: Configuring Special Settings
When this setting is on, documents are created at the maximum size. sizes This reduces the enlargement ratio during actual printing, which minimizes degradation of the quality of photos, etc. This function is only valid in Microsoft PowerPoint. iPF6300 Configuring Special Settings...
Page 404 When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. This function is only valid in Microsoft Excel. Click OK to close the Special Settings dialog box. Configuring Special Settings iPF6300...
Page 405: Status Monitor
• If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. iPF6300 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor...
Page 406: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
• Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/re- sumed. Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the Cancel Job button cancels printing of the selected job. Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF6300...
Page 407 Windows Software > Status Monitor > Note • You cannot cancel other users' print jobs. iPF6300 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor...
Page 408: Accounting Manager
• The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper con- sumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.
Page 409: Accounting Manager Main Window
The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using. Menu Bar Allows you to select the menu options required for operation. iPF6300 Accounting Manager Main Window...
Page 410 Note • If the Unit Cost of Ink or Paper have not been set, **** is displayed in the Job Cost field. Accounting Manager Main Window iPF6300...
Page 411: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
For details of the unit settings, see Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manag- →P.400 If you are using Regular Data Acquisition, configure the Regular Data Acquisition settings. For details of the Regular Data Acquisition settings, see Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals →P.401 iPF6300 Accounting Manager Basic Procedures...
Page 412: Configuring Unit Costs In Accounting Manager
→P.398 • Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper →P.399 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager iPF6300...
Page 413 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. Click the Overwrite button. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the inks. Click the OK button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. iPF6300 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink...
Page 414: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Click the Add button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the Overwrite button. Click the OK button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF6300...
Page 415: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Click the OK button. Note • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. iPF6300 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper...
Page 416: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
Use this to select the unit used for paper width. Paper Length Use this to select the unit used for paper length. Area Display Format Use this to select the unit used for paper area. Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF6300...
Page 417: Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs At Regular Intervals
• For printers with built-in hard disks, you can view up to 500 print jobs per printer. • For printers without built-in hard disks, you can view up to 32 print jobs per printer. However, only 10 jobs can be displayed if the printer is switched off. iPF6300 Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals...
Page 418: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File
Select Show Unit Cost Data in the File menu to open the Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for items such as the selected ink and paper. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File iPF6300...
Page 419: Showing The Total Amount Of Ink And Paper Consumed
You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. Note • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other me- dia types is shown as Other. iPF6300 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed...
Page 420: Digital Photo Front-Access
Digital Photo Front-Access ........................404 Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image files 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.
Page 421: Device Setup Utility
On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to con- figure the printer's IP address. This topic describes how to configure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Set- up Utility. iPF6300 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility...
Page 422 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv4 tab. Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF6300...
Page 423 When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. iPF6300 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility...
Page 424 • When there is no IPv6-compatible router or DHCPv6-compatible server, select On in Manual and enter the IPv6 Address and Prefix Length. Click Set. Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF6300...
Page 425: The Features Of Media Configuration Tool
• You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions. • You can add custom paper (paper that is not Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper) to the printer control panel and printer driver.
Page 426: Operating Environment
To install the Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as when you have downloaded a new version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website, use the following procedure. • You must be logged in as Administrator when installing software in Windows.
Page 427 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Next button. The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. iPF6300 Installation Procedures...
Page 428 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Choose Destination Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. The Ready to Install the Program screen appears. Click the Install button. Installation Procedures iPF6300...
Page 429: Starting The Media Configuration Tool
Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. iPF6300 Starting the Media Configuration Tool...
Page 430: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between dis- playing and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 431: Editing Media Type Information
→P.427 per. Custom paper displays Custom as the Status in the Media Type list. • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Note • It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some condi- tions.
Page 432 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Adding Media Types iPF6300...
Page 433 • If Master Media Information File is displayed as the Type of the Media Information File, the media type display order and media type display/non-display settings are initialized. Reconfigure these after added the master media information file. Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. iPF6300 Adding Media Types...
Page 434: Changing Media Names
→P.424 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Changing Media Names iPF6300...
Page 435 Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF6300 Changing Media Names...
Page 436: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF6300...
Page 437: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
• Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. iPF6300 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide...
Page 438 Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.424 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF6300...
Page 439: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. iPF6300 Changing the Display Order of Media Types...
Page 440: Updating Media Types
The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows. Important • When you update the media type information, perform the same update on all of the PCs that are using that printer. Updating Media Types iPF6300...
Page 441 Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. iPF6300 Updating Media Types...
Page 442 Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. Updating Media Types iPF6300...
Page 443: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper/Feed Confirmed Paper
Adding custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from this screen. Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Reference Guide).
Page 444: Compatible Paper
• When using custom paper in another printer, always add the custom paper to that printer before use. • Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper cannot be changed from this dialog box. Refer to " Edit- ing Media Type Information ".
Page 445 The Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box is displayed. In Paper Category, select the category of me- dia type to use as the basis of the custom paper you are adding. Important • Select the category that you think is the closest to the custom paper you are adding. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 446 > The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
Page 447 • If Paper Feed Adjustment is not executed, horizontal stripes with different color tones may ap- pear in the printed material. Paper feed adjustment does not need to be executed more than once. Execute paper feed adjustment only once each time you add a custom paper. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 448 30 sec./1 min./3 min./5 min./10 min./30 min./60 min. :Ejects after the specified time has elapsed after printing finishes. Borderless Printing Configures whether or not to permit borderless printing. • Permit : Borderless printing is permitted. • Deny : Borderless printing is denied. Add Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 449 First, click the Test Print button to perform a test print of each level. Important • If Newsprint for Proofing was selected as the standard paper for the custom paper, you cannot perform the test print or configure the maximum ink usage. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 450 • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high quality printing no matter which maximum ink usage level you select, use the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box to change the paper that is the basis of the custom paper to another paper. Add Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 451 If the print- head rubs against the paper, this can cause damage to the printhead. • For details on the Head Height and Vacuum Strength, refer to the help. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 452 • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver, the name of the added custom paper is displayed in the Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Tool window. Add Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 453: Delete Custom Paper
Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Select the paper you want to delete from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Delete button. Select the custom paper you want to delete, and then click the Next button. iPF6300 Delete Custom Paper...
Page 454: Edit Custom Paper
You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. Edit Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 455: Export Custom Media Information
" for details on "importing custom media information". →P.440 Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Select the paper you want to export to media information file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. iPF6300 Export Custom Media Information...
Page 456: Import Custom Media Information
You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Click the Import button. Import Custom Media Information iPF6300...
Page 457 Select the printer to add the custom paper to. Note • Double-click Custom Media Information File to start the Media Configuration Tool and display this screen. Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. iPF6300 Import Custom Media Information...
Page 458: Warnings
Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Tool window. Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter •...
Page 459 ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color profile in your soft- ware. • Custom paper cannot be used with the ambient light adjustment function or Monitor Matching in Color-Matching Method. iPF6300 Warnings...
Page 460: Mac Os X Software
Mac OS X Software > Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Preview Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Printmonitor Media Configuration Tool iPF6300...
Page 461: Printer Driver Settings
Additional Settings Pane .......................... 473 Support Pane ............................473 Printer Driver Settings For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.451 iPF6300 Printer Driver Settings...
Page 462 You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Additional Settings Pane →P.473 You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer. • Support Pane →P.473 Printer Driver Settings iPF6300...
Page 463: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6300 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver...
Page 464 Roll Width. Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer In- formation on the Main pane to update the printer information. Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF6300...
Page 465: Confirming Print Settings
A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, ori- entation, paper source, and so on. iPF6300 Confirming Print Settings...
Page 466: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
For details on print previews, see " Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing " →P.167 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. Select the Print Preview check box.
Page 467: Using Favorites
Printer Driver > 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 • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to Preview →P.475...
Page 468: Main Pane
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. Main Pane iPF6300...
Page 469: Get Information
• This cannot be selected if Free Layout is enabled in the Page Setup panel. • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing →P.167 Printer Displays Printer. You can display printer information such as the remaining ink levels. iPF6300 Main Pane...
Page 470 Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to confirm the settings for the selected item from the Print Target list or change the order of items listed in Print Target. • View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application →P.458 Main Pane iPF6300...
Page 471 16-bit. For example, this option is particularly suited to printing images created after specifying 16 bits per channel in Photoshop. (Mac OS X 10.4 or later) Fast Graphic Process Select this option to print faster than usual, when possible. iPF6300 Main Pane...
Page 472: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
") →P.710 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver media type setting. Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 473: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. • (See " Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ") →P.684 Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page until ejecting the paper, as needed. iPF6300 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box...
Page 474: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF6300...
Page 475: Matching Pane
• To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings in Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching tab. (Refer to " Main Pane ") →P.452 Driver Matching Mode (Using Mac OS X 10.3.9) Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. iPF6300 Matching pane...
Page 476 Enter the color temperature set on the monitor. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching. Use ambient light adjustment Select this option for adjustment of colors to suit the ambient light in the viewing environment. Matching pane iPF6300...
Page 477 Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode. Printer Profile Settings Specify the printer profile as desired. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.40 iPF6300 Matching pane...
Page 478: Ambient Light Adjust Dialog Box
Color Temperature measured during monitor calibration. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching on the Matching pane. Illuminance Enter the Illuminance measured during monitor calibration. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching on the Matching pane. Ambient Light Adjust dialog box iPF6300...
Page 479 Illuminance measured using the i1 colorimeter. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching on the Matching pane. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.40 iPF6300 Ambient Light Adjust dialog box...
Page 480: Light Source Check Tool
Reference Guide.(See " Types of Paper ") →P.665 Paper Source Choose the paper source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane. Print Click to print the Chart. Light Source Check Tool iPF6300...
Page 481: Color Settings Pane: Color
Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). iPF6300 Color Settings Pane: Color...
Page 482: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF6300...
Page 483: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). iPF6300 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome...
Page 484: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF6300...
Page 485: Gray Adjustment Pane
You can adjust the square area in the center by clicking or dragging it. Drag the vertical or horizontal scroll bars for adjustment, as desired. You can click the arrows by the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) boxes or enter the values directly. iPF6300 Gray Adjustment Pane...
Page 486: Page Setup Pane
Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width. Page Size Displays the size of the original, as specified in the page settings of the application. For details on page sizes available in the application. see " Paper Sizes " →P.668 Page Setup Pane iPF6300...
Page 487 Select this checkbox to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. • Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees →P.153 Free Layout Select this checkbox to start imagePROGRAF Free Layout before printing. This allows you to print multiple documents next to each other. iPF6300 Page Setup Pane...
Page 488: Utility Pane
View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs. Click to complete the settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy). For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →P.536 Utility Pane iPF6300...
Page 489: Additional Settings Pane
On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user's manual. Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.
Page 490: User Manual
Click to view the printer user's manual. This function requires the user's manual to be installed on your computer. Settings The settings can be saved as a file. Click to display the Export dialog box, which enables you to specify where to save the file. About You can display version information for the printer driver. Support Pane iPF6300...
Page 491: The Features Of Preview
Preview settings. Operating Environment You can use the Preview in the following environments. • Compatible Operating System Mac OS X (10.3.9 to 10.6) • Software that requires installation imagePROGRAF Printer Driver iPF6300 The Features of Preview...
Page 492: Starting Preview
• Normally, select Print from the File menu. Click Print Preview in the Main panel to attach a checkmark. Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Starting Preview iPF6300...
Page 493: Preview Main Window
The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. iPF6300 Preview Main Window...
Page 494 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Preview Main Window iPF6300...
Page 495 This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. iPF6300 Preview Main Window...
Page 496: Paper Settings Panel
Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows. • Easy Settings →P.482 • Advanced Settings →P.483 Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Paper Settings Panel iPF6300...
Page 497 • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. iPF6300 Paper Settings Panel...
Page 498: Easy Settings
Suitable for printing handouts as well as general office documents for which print clarity is key. Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. Easy Settings iPF6300...
Page 499: Advanced Settings
Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illus- trations. iPF6300 Advanced Settings...
Page 500 • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. High-Precision Photographs Print with improved gradation and uniformity, particularly for high-precision photographs. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Note • You cannot select this function using settings such as the media type. Advanced Settings iPF6300...
Page 501: Output Settings Panel
You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media type is used. For more information about Borderless Printing, see "Print with No Borders." →P.497 iPF6300 Output Settings Panel...
Page 502 Allows you to rotate the image 180 degrees from the vertical to the right. Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Output Settings Panel iPF6300...
Page 503: Color Settings Panel
• The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Color Adjustment / Gray Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. • Color Adjustment →P.488 • Gray Adjustment →P.490 • Matching →P.492 iPF6300 Color Settings Panel...
Page 504: Color Adjustment
Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select Color on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment. Color Adjustment iPF6300...
Page 505 • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. iPF6300 Color Adjustment...
Page 506: Gray Adjustment
Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Gray Adjustment iPF6300...
Page 507 Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the image. *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the con- trast. Highlight Adjusts the brightness of the brightest areas. Shadow Adjusts the brightness of the darkest areas. iPF6300 Gray Adjustment...
Page 508: Matching
ICC profiles for digital cameras and scanners, ICC profiles created using the profile creation tool, etc. ColorSync Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of Mac OS. Select this →P.496 if you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. Matching iPF6300...
Page 509 • (Using Mac OS X 10.5 or later)You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the preview area. Note • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode. iPF6300 Matching...
Page 510: Driver Matching Mode
Along with preventing the gradation loss of dark areas, you can realize photos of people in warm tones. Select Color Space for the print output. Setting Details sRGB Uses color space for a standard monitor. This selection is ideal for most soft- ware applications. Driver Matching Mode iPF6300...
Page 511: Icc Matching Mode
Generally, this also is called absolute colorimetric. Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. iPF6300 ICC Matching Mode...
Page 512: Colorsync
To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. ColorSync iPF6300...
Page 513: Zoom Dialog Box
• To use the borderless printing function, the specified media must be set to the printer. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. →P.480 On the Output Settings panel, click the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box on. Select Fit Roll Paper Width. iPF6300 Zoom Dialog Box...
Page 514: Print On The Center
You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. On the Output Settings panel, click the Print Centered check box on. Click the Print button. Print on the Center iPF6300...
Page 515: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. →P.480 On the Output Settings panel, click the Rotate Page check box on. iPF6300 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom...
Page 516: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper
In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select Fit Roll Paper Width from the tool bar. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper iPF6300...
Page 517: Display With All
In the preview area, you can display all. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar. All is displayed. Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. Select Actual Size from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. iPF6300 Display with All...
Page 518: Moving A Page
Go to the first page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Moving a Page iPF6300...
Page 519: The Features Of Free Layout
Free Layout settings. Operating Environment You can use the Free Layout in the following environments. • Compatible Operating System Mac OS X (10.3.9 to 10.6) • Software that requires installation imagePROGRAF Printer Driver iPF6300 The Features of Free Layout...
Page 520: Starting Free Layout
• Normally, select Print from the File menu. Click on Free Layout in the Page Setup panel to attach a checkmark. Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Starting Free Layout iPF6300...
Page 521: Free Layout Main Window
The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. iPF6300 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 522 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Free Layout Main Window iPF6300...
Page 523 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. iPF6300 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 524: Paper Settings Panel
Select to print on roll paper. Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Paper Settings Panel iPF6300...
Page 525 • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. iPF6300 Paper Settings Panel...
Page 526: Easy Settings
Suitable for printing handouts as well as general office documents for which print clarity is key. Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. Easy Settings iPF6300...
Page 527: Advanced Settings
Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illus- trations. iPF6300 Advanced Settings...
Page 528 • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. High-Precision Photographs Print with improved gradation and uniformity, particularly for high-precision photographs. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Note • You cannot select this function using settings such as the media type. Advanced Settings iPF6300...
Page 529: Color Settings Panel
• The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Color Adjustment / Gray Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. • Color Adjustment →P.514 • Gray Adjustment →P.516 • Matching →P.518 iPF6300 Color Settings Panel...
Page 530: Color Adjustment
Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select Color on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment. Color Adjustment iPF6300...
Page 531 • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. iPF6300 Color Adjustment...
Page 532: Gray Adjustment
Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Gray Adjustment iPF6300...
Page 533 Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the image. *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the con- trast. Highlight Adjusts the brightness of the brightest areas. Shadow Adjusts the brightness of the darkest areas. iPF6300 Gray Adjustment...
Page 534: Matching
ICC profiles for digital cameras and scanners, ICC profiles created using the profile creation tool, etc. ColorSync Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of Mac OS. Select this →P.522 if you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. Matching iPF6300...
Page 535 • (Using Mac OS X 10.5 or later)You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the layout area. Note • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode. iPF6300 Matching...
Page 536: Driver Matching Mode
Along with preventing the gradation loss of dark areas, you can realize photos of people in warm tones. Select Color Space for the print output. Setting Details sRGB Uses color space for a standard monitor. This selection is ideal for most soft- ware applications. Driver Matching Mode iPF6300...
Page 537: Icc Matching Mode
Generally, this also is called absolute colorimetric. Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. iPF6300 ICC Matching Mode...
Page 538: Colorsync
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. ColorSync iPF6300...
Page 539: Preferences Dialog Box
You can print the object border. Note • If you do not want to print the object border, deselect the Print Object Frames check box. Object Frame Style You can select the object frame style for printing. iPF6300 Preferences Dialog Box...
Page 540: Page Setup Dialog Box
Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. When you place a checkmark on Auto Settings, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Page Setup Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 541: Zoom Dialog Box
This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. iPF6300 Zoom Dialog Box...
Page 542: Format Dialog Box
• You can input between 25 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Object Size You can confirm the object size. Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Format Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 543: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open the files with other application software and repeat the above steps. iPF6300 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page...
Page 544: Selecting An Object
You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. Selecting an Object iPF6300...
Page 545: Moving An Object
Click the OK button. Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. iPF6300 Moving an Object...
Page 546: Rotating An Object
Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Object from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting on the Page Setup Dialog →P.524 Rotating an Object iPF6300...
Page 547: Aligning Objects
You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Select the align menu from the Object menu. Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. iPF6300 Aligning Objects...
Page 548 Free Layout > Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Aligning Objects iPF6300...
Page 549: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. iPF6300 Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Page 550 > Free Layout > Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF6300...
Page 551: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. iPF6300 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object...
Page 552: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy The Features Of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Operating Environment You can use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy in the following environments. • Compatible Operating System Mac OS X (10.3.9 to 10.6) • Software that requires installation imagePROGRAF Printer Driver The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6300...
Page 553: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. Open the Utility panel of the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. iPF6300 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy...
Page 554: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Note • You can also start the utility directly by clicking on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Page 555: Hot Folder
• You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note • You can create up to 10 hot folders. Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. iPF6300 Hot Folder...
Page 556 From the printer list in Destination, select the printer of destination. Click the OK button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. In Name, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list. In Hot Folder, enter the Hot Folder name. Creating a New Hot Folder iPF6300...
Page 557 Select the check box labeled File Sharing, and click the Options button. Select the check box labeled Share files and folders using FTP and Share files and folders using SMB to make shared settings. Note • You can create up to 10 hot folders. iPF6300 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 558: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Select the Hot Folder from the Hot Folder list. From Enlarged Copy Settings, click Edit button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.545 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF6300...
Page 559 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.550 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.552 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. iPF6300 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Page 560: Deleting A Hot Folder
Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. Note • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Deleting a Hot Folder iPF6300...
Page 561: Setting The Print Parameters
• Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. iPF6300 Setting the Print Parameters...
Page 562 • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Copies You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Paper Settings Panel iPF6300...
Page 563: Easy Settings
• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. iPF6300 Easy Settings...
Page 564: Advanced Settings
For these types of jobs, select Image. Office Document Prints common office documents, such as proposals, memos for distribution, etc., so they are easy to read. Advanced Settings iPF6300...
Page 565 • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. High-Precision Photographs Print with improved gradation and uniformity, particularly for high-precision photographs. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Note • You cannot select this function using settings such as the media type. iPF6300 Advanced Settings...
Page 566: Output Settings Panel
You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media type is used. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Output Settings Panel iPF6300...
Page 567 Rotate 180 degrees Allows you to rotate the image 180 degrees from the vertical to the right. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. iPF6300 Output Settings Panel...
Page 568: Color Settings Panel
ICC profiles for digital cameras and scanners, ICC profiles created using the profile creation tool, etc. ColorSync Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of Mac OS. Select this →P.555 if you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. Color Settings Panel iPF6300...
Page 569: Driver Matching Mode
Perceptual (People, Dark Color-matching optimized for printing subdued photos such as indoor shots of Areas) people or dark scenes. Along with preventing the gradation loss of dark areas, you can realize photos of people in warm tones. iPF6300 Driver Matching Mode...
Page 570: Icc Matching Mode
• To match the color on the printing, select the input profile for Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy of the Color imageRUNNER type in use. Click the Printer Profile list, and then select a printer profile. ICC Matching Mode iPF6300...
Page 571: Colorsync
Complete the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. After these settings are complete, you can print enlarged copies of scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER. iPF6300 ColorSync...
Page 572 Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. To display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities — iR Enlargement Copy in the Applications folder or click Set in the Utility pane Note •...
Page 573 Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done on the touch-panel display. Scanned originals are sent to the hot folder and automatically enlarged and printed following the conditions you specified for the folder. iPF6300 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER...
Page 574: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional
Store Print History to Print Preferences .................... 611 Delete Print History ........................... 614 Export Print History from Print Preferences ..................615 Import Print History to Print Preferences ................... 617 Delete Print History from Print Preferences ..................619 Set Information to Print with Image ....................620 iPF6300...
Page 575: The Features Of Print Plug-In
• The supported OS version differs for each version of Photoshop. Check with Adobe for details. • The supported OS version differs for each version of Digital Photo Professional. • Operation in Mac OS X Classic is not guaranteed. iPF6300 The Features of Print Plug-In...
Page 576: Installation Procedures
• The iPFxxxx icon is the name of the printer you are using. Input the Administrator name and password and click the OK button. After you have read the software User's Licensing Agreement, click the Continue button. Installation Procedures iPF6300...
Page 577 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Agree button. Select Custom Install to put a checkmark on your Print Plug-In, then click the Install button. To quit another application, click the Continue button. iPF6300 Installation Procedures...
Page 578: Uninstall Procedures
In Finder, display the Print Plugin for iPFxxxx folder. Delete the Print Plugin for iPFxxxx folder. Note • iPFxxxx is the name of your printer. • Uninstall Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional Perform the installation procedures 1 through 5. Uninstall Procedures iPF6300...
Page 579 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. To quit another application, click on the Continue button. iPF6300 Uninstall Procedures...
Page 580: Starting From Photoshop
• Images for use with Print Plug-In are less than 60,000 pixels in width and height. Reduce the se- lection range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 60,000 pixels in width and height, and then attempt step 3. Starting from Photoshop iPF6300...
Page 581: Starting From Digital Photo Professional
• Images for use with Print Plug-In are less than 6,000 pixels in width and height. Reduce the se- lection range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 6,000 pixels in width and height, and then attempt step 3. iPF6300 Starting from Digital Photo Professional...
Page 582: Print Plug-In Main Window
The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug-In window) is displayed. Print Plug-In Main Window The Print Plug-In main window consists of the sheet selection area, and the preview and button area. Print Plug-In Main Window iPF6300...
Page 583 • Print History Sheet →P.577 • Support Sheet →P.578 Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. About the settings available on the preview area, see "Preview Area." →P.568 iPF6300 Print Plug-In Main Window...
Page 584: Preview Area
Click this button to close the Print Plug-In window and return to application software. • Button Click this button to display the Print Plug-In Help file. Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. Preview Select the preview display method. Preview Area iPF6300...
Page 585 When you click the button to open the Image Properties dialog box, where Image Size, Resolution, Bit and Color Space information of the image imported to Print Plug-In are displayed. Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In. iPF6300 Preview Area...
Page 586: Main Sheet
You can select the resolution to process the image with Print Plug-In. The following settings are available for resolution. Setting Details Accuracy 300ppi This processes images at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory capacity. Main Sheet iPF6300...
Page 587 Performs the best color conversion to monochrome from the input image data color space information (sRGB, Adobe RGB), media settings etc. None (No Color Correction) You cannot perform color conversion with a plug-in. This is useful for creating an original ICC profile. iPF6300 Main Sheet...
Page 588 • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ or ▼. Set Configuration button Clicking the button opens the Set Configuration dialog box that provides settings for the adjustment of image sharp- ness and image enlargement method. Main Sheet iPF6300...
Page 589: Page Setup Sheet
Fit Roll Paper Width This automatically enlarges/reduces the entire image imported to Print Plug-In to match the width of the roll paper with the width of the image when printing. iPF6300 Page Setup Sheet...
Page 590 From Left Margin Input the margin from the left of the media in numbers. *You can input between -9999 and 9999 mm. Note • Select Print Area Layout or Image in Preview when you select Layout. Page Setup Sheet iPF6300...
Page 591 Click the Size Options button to open the Size Options dialog box and you can select a media name, size and other settings. For more information about the size options, see "Size Options Dialog Box." →P.583 Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Page Setup sheet to their defaults. iPF6300 Page Setup Sheet...
Page 592: Color Settings Sheet
• You can check the adjustments in the preview display. Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. Note • You can check the adjustments in the preview display. Color Settings Sheet iPF6300...
Page 593: Print History Sheet
Note • You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display. Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Fa- vorites. iPF6300 Print History Sheet...
Page 594: Support Sheet
Click the button to display the Edit Comment dialog box, where you can edit the comment. Support Sheet You can display product support information and the electronic manual. Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. Support Sheet iPF6300...
Page 595: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
This sets the wait time between line scans during printing. Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. None The printing continues to the next line immediately after the last line. iPF6300 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box...
Page 596 Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 597: Set Configuration Dialog Box
Close Plug-in After Printing When you place a checkmark here, the plug-in closes after printing finishes. Note • If printing does not finish correctly because it was canceled or an error occurred, the plug-in does not close. iPF6300 Set Configuration Dialog Box...
Page 598: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box
• This can be used if Adobe CMM is selected as the Conversion Engine. Proof Options Configures settings related to printing press simulation. The proof options consist of the following settings. Setting Details Simulate Paper Color Select this when performing paper color simulation. ICC Conversion Options dialog box iPF6300...
Page 599: Roll Paper Options Dialog Box
When you place a checkmark here, the print data is printed without margins. Size Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Size Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can select a media name, size and other settings. iPF6300 Roll Paper Options Dialog Box...
Page 600: Custom Paper Size Name
Height Enter the height of the media size. Note • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Add button Click the button to register the contents of the settings. Size Options Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 601: Curves Dialog Box
• The allowed entry range is 0 to 255. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Load Curves button Click the button to load stored data for a tone curve. iPF6300 Curves Dialog Box...
Page 602: Print History Details Dialog Box
Delete button Click the button to delete the selected print history. Add button Click the button to add the selected print history to preferences. Note • Up to 200 print preference items can be added. Print History Details Dialog Box iPF6300...
Page 603: Utilize Three Types Of Previews
You can use Print Plug-In to check an image in three types of previews. The preview types are as follows. • Check Image with Print Area Layout →P.588 • Check the original image with Image →P.589 • Check Image with Roll Paper Preview →P.589 iPF6300 Utilize Three Types of Previews...
Page 604: Check Image With Print Area Layout
• There is no checkmark in Borderless Printing. • There is no checkmark in Enlarged/Reduced Printing or Scaling has been selected. • Center of Roll Paper has not been selected in Layout.. Check Image with Print Area Layout iPF6300...
Page 605: Check The Original Image With Image
Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview. iPF6300 Check the original image with Image...
Page 606: Print With A Desired Picture Quality
• When you select High Gradation 8bit, images are processed at 8 bit/channel (24 bit). • When you select Highest Gradation 16bit, images are processed at 16bit/channel (48 bit). • Highest Gradation 16bit will not display with some Media Type or Input Resolution to Plug- in settings. Print with a Desired Picture Quality iPF6300...
Page 607: Adjust The Colors And Print
• High for Yellow • Low for Saturation • Warm Black for Gray Tone • Enhance brightness for the curves The above image adjustments are reflected in the before and after images below. Before Application After Application iPF6300 Adjust the Colors and Print...
Page 608 • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Click the Curves button then click near the center of the curve. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) iPF6300...
Page 609: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)
• Low for Contrast • Light for Highlight • Light for Shadow • Enhance brightness for the curves The unapplied and the applied images of the above image adjustments are as below. iPF6300 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome)
Page 610 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Before Application After Application Open the Main sheet. Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF6300...
Page 611 • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Click the Curves button then click near the center of the curve. iPF6300 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome)
Page 612 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. Click the Print button. This applies the image adjustments and starts the print job. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF6300...
Page 613: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching
Refer to Using Adobe CMM for details. →P.600 Select the profile matching method in Matching Method. Click the Print button. Printing begins with the output profile and matching method that you have set. iPF6300 Adjust the Colors by Color Matching...
Page 614: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images
Select the Adobe RGB16bit image data in Photoshop and start Print Plug-In. (See "Starting from Photoshop.") →P.564 Click button. Check that Adobe RGB is displayed in Color Space, and 16bit/channel is displayed in Bit in the Image Prop- erties dialog box, and click the Close button. Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images iPF6300...
Page 615 If required, adjust the colors using color matching. Note • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color Matching." →P.597 Click the Print button. Printing of the Adobe RGB16bit image begins. iPF6300 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images...
Page 616: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality
Enter "Adobe CMM" in the search input box on the screen. Search for the "Adobe Color Management Module (CMM)" item and select the Macintosh version. Download the file by following the on-screen directions. Prints monochrome photographs with high quality iPF6300...
Page 617 • Check with Adobe for details. How to Use Adobe CMM The procedure for using Adobe CMM is as follows. Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Click the ICC Conversion Options button. iPF6300 Using Adobe CMM...
Page 618: Perform Black Point Compensation
Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Click the ICC Conversion Options button to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Select Adobe CMM as the Conversion Engine. Perform Black Point Compensation iPF6300...
Page 619: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print
Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Check the Proof check box and select the profile for the printing press you want to target from the list on the right. iPF6300 Perform Printing Press Simulation Print...
Page 620: Enlarge/Reduce And Print
• When you need to print on the full width of roll media, see "Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper." →P.605 • When you do the procedure below to print on roll media, the print job will match the size of the output with the media selected with the Paper Size setting. Enlarge/Reduce and Print iPF6300...
Page 621: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Width Of Roll Paper
Note • Printing will not occur properly when a print roll is not set to the printer. iPF6300 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper...
Page 622 • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Select Fit Roll Paper Width. Click the Print button. The image prints covering the entire width of the roll paper. Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper iPF6300...
Page 623: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print
• The size of the width and height proportionally grow when the image is enlarged/reduced. Either drag the image on the Print Area Layout preview, or set the print position Layout. Click the Print button. Printing begins at the set scaling rate. iPF6300 Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print...
Page 624: Print With No Borders
Click the Borderless Printing check box on. Note • Select the width for roll paper set in the printer in Roll Paper Width in the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box, and click OK. Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print with No Borders iPF6300...
Page 625: Customize Media Settings
• Delete Print History →P.614 • Export Print History from Print Preferences →P.615 • Import Print History to Print Preferences →P.617 • Delete Print History from Print Preferences →P.619 • Set Information to Print with Image →P.620 iPF6300 Customize Media Settings...
Page 626: Confirm Print History Details
• Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box. Check the print history details in Settings, and click the OK button. Note • You can display the print history details by switching the sheets. Confirm Print History Details iPF6300...
Page 627: Apply Print History To An Image
You can store often-used print history to print preferences. Not only can you store the print history stored under a differ- ent name in print preferences, you can also find it with ease. Note • You can store up to 200 print history items to print preferences. iPF6300 Apply Print History to an Image...
Page 628 Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Settings. Store Print History to Print Preferences iPF6300...
Page 629 In the Add Favorites dialog box input the name of the print history in Name, input a comment in Comment, and click the OK button. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. iPF6300 Store Print History to Print Preferences...
Page 630: Delete Print History
Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Delete Print History iPF6300...
Page 631: Export Print History From Print Preferences
Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box. Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. iPF6300 Export Print History from Print Preferences...
Page 632 Input the name of the print history in Save As in the Save dialog box, and click the Save button. The print history is exported under the specified file name. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Export Print History from Print Preferences iPF6300...
Page 633: Import Print History To Print Preferences
You can import print history in file format and store it to print preferences. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Click the Import button in the Print History Details dialog box. iPF6300 Import Print History to Print Preferences...
Page 634 • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different OS in Print Plug-In. • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different printer in Print Plug-In. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF6300...
Page 635: Delete Print History From Print Preferences
Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to delete from Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. iPF6300 Delete Print History from Print Preferences...
Page 636: Set Information To Print With Image
• When Keep Media Size is set to On on the printer, a portion of bottom of the print data is not printed. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Print Information check box on. Set Information to Print with Image iPF6300...
Page 637 • When you do not wish to edit the comment, move to step 7. Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. iPF6300 Set Information to Print with Image...
Page 638: Printmonitor
Printer names listed in the Printer menu are updated with the printers that are now detected. 4. In the Printer menu, select the name of the desired printer. After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF6300...
Page 639: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
• Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/re- sumed. Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button cancels printing of the selected job. Note • You cannot cancel other users' print jobs. iPF6300 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor...
Page 640: The Features Of Media Configuration Tool
• You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions. • You can add custom paper (paper that is not Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper) to the printer control panel and printer driver.
Page 641: Operating Environment
To install the Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as when you have downloaded a new version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website, use the following procedure. Double click the MCT Installer iPFxxxx for X icon to start the Media Configuration Tool installer.
Page 642 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Procedures for Installing...
Page 643 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select Easy Install then click the Install button. Click the Continue button to quit another application. When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. iPF6300 Procedures for Installing...
Page 644: Procedures For Uninstalling
• When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use.
Page 645 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Uninstall. iPF6300 Procedures for Uninstalling...
Page 646 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Click the Uninstall button. Press the Continue button when another application is running. When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. Media Configuration Tool has been uninstalled. Procedures for Uninstalling iPF6300...
Page 647: Starting The Media Configuration Tool
> Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Note • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Configuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed.
Page 648: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between dis- playing and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 649: Editing Media Type Information
→P.645 per. Custom paper displays Custom as the Status in the Media Type list. • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Note • It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some condi- tions.
Page 650 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Adding Media Types iPF6300...
Page 651 • If Master Media Information File is displayed as the Type of the Media Information File, the media type display order and media type display/non-display settings are initialized. Reconfigure these after added the master media information file. Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. iPF6300 Adding Media Types...
Page 652: Changing Media Names
→P.642 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Changing Media Names iPF6300...
Page 653 Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF6300 Changing Media Names...
Page 654: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF6300...
Page 655: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
• Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. iPF6300 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide...
Page 656 Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.642 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF6300...
Page 657: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. iPF6300 Changing the Display Order of Media Types...
Page 658: Updating Media Types
The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows. Important • When you update the media type information, perform the same update on all of the PCs that are using that printer. Updating Media Types iPF6300...
Page 659 Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. iPF6300 Updating Media Types...
Page 660 Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. Updating Media Types iPF6300...
Page 661: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper/Feed Confirmed Paper
Adding custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from this screen. Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Reference Guide).
Page 662: Compatible Paper
• When using custom paper in another printer, always add the custom paper to that printer before use. • Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper cannot be changed from this dialog box. Refer to " Edit- ing Media Type Information ".
Page 663: Add Custom Paper
In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper. Add this as custom paper after making various changes to the standard paper as necessary.
Page 664 • Select the category that you think is the closest to the custom paper you are adding. The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
Page 665 • Do not load paper that is curled or that has already been printed on. The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loaded and then click the OK button. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 666 Execute paper feed adjustment only once each time you add a custom paper. The Roll Paper Settings dialog box is displayed. Note • If a paper source other than Roll Paper is selected in the Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box, this screen is not displayed. Add Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 667 • Paper where borderless printing can be performed is limited by the media type and roll paper width. Refer to " Compatible Paper ". →P.646 • For custom paper where there is a need to set the Automatic Cutting Settings to User Cut, set the Borderless Printing to Deny. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 668 First, click the Test Print button to perform a test print of each level. Important • If Newsprint for Proofing was selected as the standard paper for the custom paper, you cannot perform the test print or configure the maximum ink usage. Add Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 669 Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then click the Start Print button. Determine and set the ink level that is thought to give the best visual test print results with no bleeding or scrap- ing of ink. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 670 If the print- head rubs against the paper, this can cause damage to the printhead. • For details on the Head Height and Vacuum Strength, refer to the help. Add Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 671 The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Important • If you have added custom paper with the POP Board / Cardboard category as the Standard Pa- per, remove the loaded custom paper from the printer. iPF6300 Add Custom Paper...
Page 672: Delete Custom Paper
Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Select the paper you want to delete from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Delete button. Select the custom paper you want to delete, and then click the Next button. Delete Custom Paper iPF6300...
Page 673: Edit Custom Paper
You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. iPF6300 Edit Custom Paper...
Page 674: Export Custom Media Information
" for details on "importing custom media information". →P.659 Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Select the paper you want to export to media information file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. Export Custom Media Information iPF6300...
Page 675: Import Custom Media Information
You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Click the Import button. iPF6300 Import Custom Media Information...
Page 676 Select the printer to add the custom paper to. Note • Double-click Custom Media Information File to start the Media Configuration Tool and display this screen. Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. Import Custom Media Information iPF6300...
Page 677: Warnings
Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Tool window. Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter •...
Page 678 • The color tone cannot be configured using the Media Configuration Tool. If the color tone needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color profile in your soft- ware. Warnings iPF6300...
Page 679 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > • Custom paper cannot be used with the ambient light adjustment function or Monitor Matching in Color-Matching Method. iPF6300 Warnings...
Page 680: Handling Paper
Handling Paper > Handling Paper Paper Handling rolls Handling sheets Output Stacker iPF6300...
Page 681: Paper
Paper Reference Guide, on the printer Control Panel, and in the printer driver is up to date. You can use the Media Configuration Tool to add custom paper (paper that is not Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper) to the printer control panel and the printer driver.
Page 682 The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Types of Paper iPF6300...
Page 683 Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. iPF6300 Types of Paper...
Page 684: Paper Sizes
The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Adding Custom Paper You can use the Media Configuration Tool to add custom paper (paper that is not Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper) to the printer control panel and the printer driver.
Page 685 304.8 × 406.4 mm (12.00 × 16.00 in) 10"x12" 254.0 × 304.8 mm (10.00 × 12.00 in) 10"x15" 254.0 × 381.0 mm (10.00 × 15.00 in) US Photo 16"x20" 406.4 × 508.0 mm (16.00 × 20.00 in) iPF6300 Paper Sizes...
Page 686 3. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. 4. Select the Oversize check box for the size system. • For details on non-standard Custom Paper Size, see "Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes." →P.112 • Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. Paper Sizes iPF6300...
Page 687: Loading Rolls On The Roll Holder
For 2-inch paper cores No Attachment Needed For 3-inch paper cores 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment • Borderless printing on A1 or A2 rolls Attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder. iPF6300 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder...
Page 688 Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. Insert the attachments for the roll paper on the Roll Holder. • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Attach the included 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder iPF6300...
Page 689 With the Roll Holder resting horizontally and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll firmly until it touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. iPF6300 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder...
Page 690: Loading Rolls In The Printer
• Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cov- er.") →P.864 Press the Load button. Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF6300...
Page 691 • Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the guide grooves (b) and the Roll Holder shaft (c) when loading rolls. Note • If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load rolls from the back of the printer. iPF6300 Loading Rolls in the Printer...
Page 692 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then press the OK button. Note • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF6300...
Page 693: Changing The Type Of Paper
→P.679 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. iPF6300 Changing the Type of Paper...
Page 694 • When you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On on the Control Panel and a barcode is printed on the roll, the media type setting is updated to match the type of paper specified by the barcode. • To change the media type setting, see "Changing the Type of Paper." →P.677 Changing the Type of Paper iPF6300...
Page 695: Specifying The Paper Length
If you accidentally pull out paper, follow these steps to remove the roll, and open the paper feed slot. Note • If you need to cut the roll, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls." →P.686 iPF6300 Specifying the Paper Length...
Page 696 (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →P.683 Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF6300...
Page 697: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder
Note • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.674 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. iPF6300 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder...
Page 698 • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again. Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder iPF6300...
Page 699: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. iPF6300 Feeding Roll Paper Manually...
Page 700: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
Windows Display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") →P.194 Select the Main sheet and click Advanced Settings in Media Type. Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF6300...
Page 701: Handling Rolls
Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") →P.200 Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. iPF6300 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls...
Page 702: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Use scissors to cut each document from the →P.688 roll after printing. For continuous printing (if Guide- you will cut each page later), select Auto Cut line > Yes or select Print Cut Guideline. Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6300...
Page 703 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. iPF6300 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls...
Page 704 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6300...
Page 705 Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. iPF6300 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls...
Page 706: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Trim Edge First to Automatic or On in the Paper Menu on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. Trim Edge First offers the following options. Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF6300...
Page 707 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Trim Edge First, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. This setting takes effect the next time you load a roll. iPF6300 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically...
Page 708: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
A1 (594 mm) or A2 (420 mm) rolls, attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.671 • Roll Holder Set RH2-24 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF6300...
Page 709: Removing The Roll Feed Unit
Removing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always turn off the printer before removing the Roll Feed Unit. Remove the roll from the Roll Feed Unit. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.679 iPF6300 Removing the Roll Feed Unit...
Page 710: Installing The Roll Feed Unit
Holding the Carrying Handles (a) of the Roll Feed Unit, remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before attaching the Roll Feed Unit. Installing the Roll Feed Unit iPF6300...
Page 711 (c). Use a coin or screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer. iPF6300 Installing the Roll Feed Unit...
Page 712: Handling Sheets
When printing on other types of paper, select the type of paper and load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (See "Loading Sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot .") →P.697 Note • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6300...
Page 713 • Load the paper straight. Loading paper askew will cause an error. Open the Paper Tray Cover (a), and then open the Tray Extension (b). Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. iPF6300 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot...
Page 714 After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received The printer now starts feeding the paper. Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6300...
Page 715 • Sufficient space behind the printer is required when loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. For details on the installation space required, see "Specifications." →P.798 After "Open Upper Cover" is displayed, open the Top Cover. iPF6300 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot...
Page 716 Paper Feed Slot, keeping it level. Caution • When you insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep the sheet level, relative to the paper feed slot. Failure to do this may scratch the printing surface. Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6300...
Page 717 As you look inside the Top Cover, insert the leading edge of the sheet between the Platen and Paper Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides. iPF6300 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot...
Page 718 Once you press the OK button, the paper can be removed. Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. Caution • If POP Board is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface. Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6300...
Page 719: Removing Sheets
• Removing heavyweight sheets from the front paper feed slot →P.704 Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( iPF6300 Removing Sheets...
Page 720 Press the OK button. The sheet can now be removed. Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. Caution • If POP Board is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface. Removing Sheets iPF6300...
Page 721 7, it may go back inside the printer, leaving roller marks across the trailing edge of paper. Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. iPF6300 Removing Sheets...
Page 722: Output Stacker
The extended position enables easy removal after printing. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 Output Stacker Precautions iPF6300...
Page 723: Using The Output Stacker
The stacker may also be used in the extended position (b) for some types of paper. To switch to the extended position, move the Support Rod to position (b). The extended position enables easy removal after printing. iPF6300 Using the Output Stacker...
Page 724 Handling Paper > Output Stacker > For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 Using the Output Stacker iPF6300...
Page 725: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustment for high-precision printing Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the feed amount Color adjustment iPF6300...
Page 726: Adjustment For High-Precision Printing
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto(Expansion), and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. This process will take about 11 minutes. Note • If standard adjustment does not enhance printing quality, next try supplemental adjustment, which may be helpful. Enhancing Printing Quality iPF6300...
Page 727 Return Head Height to Automatic. Important • If Head Height is not returned to Automatic, the printer will print with the Printhead height set to Super Low. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height).") →P.716 iPF6300 Enhancing Printing Quality...
Page 728: Adjusting The Printhead
• This function is not available with CAD Tracing Paper or CAD Translucent Matte Film. If adjustment is not possible as expected using highly transparent film or similar media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →P.714 Adjusting the Printhead iPF6300...
Page 729 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. iPF6300 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.)
Page 730: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors (Head Posi. Adj.)
Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder →P.671 • Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.674 • Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot →P.696 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) iPF6300...
Page 731 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Repeat steps 8–10 to specify the adjustment value for D-1 to D-5, D-7 to D-12, D-25 to D-29, and D-31 to D-36. Press the Back button. iPF6300 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.)
Page 732: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images (Head Height)
(to the right of Automatic ) once you select the type of paper currently supplied. However, the value is cleared when the printer is turned off or the paper is replaced. Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) iPF6300...
Page 733 When a setting other than Automatic is used, that value will always be applied. • Depending on the type of paper, some setting values may not be available. iPF6300 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height)
Page 734: Adjusting The Feed Amount
• Windows: Click View Settings on the Main tab to display the View Settings dialog box. • Mac OS X: Click View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Adjusting the Feed Amount iPF6300...
Page 735: Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Use this mode with paper identified in the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 • Auto(OtherPaper) Use this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide, or if Auto(GenuinePpr) does not eliminate banding. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 iPF6300 Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Page 736 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Quality, and then press the OK button. Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) iPF6300...
Page 737: Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. iPF6300 Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Page 738 Examine test pattern B. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete. Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) iPF6300...
Page 739: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed)
This setting is applied when Highest or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. • B:Standard/Draft This setting is applied when Standard or Draft is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. iPF6300 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed)
Page 740 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the OK button. Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) iPF6300...
Page 741: Adjusting Color On The Trailing Edge Of Sheets
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. iPF6300 Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets...
Page 742: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength (Vacuumstrngth)
When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if the Printhead rubs against paper, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. Important • Paper rubbing against or becoming caught on the Printhead may jam or result in printed documents that are soiled. Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth) iPF6300...
Page 743 However, the value is cleared when the printer is turned off or the paper is replaced. Press ▲ or ▼ to select VacuumStrngth, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. iPF6300 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth)
Page 744: Color Adjustment
Compatible PhotoPlusGl 2 Compatible Compatible Compatible Photo Pro Plat. Compatible Compatible Compatible FineArt Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible FneArt HW Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible Poster Semi-Gl Compatible Compatible Compatible SatinPhoto 190 Compatible Compatible Compatible Using Color Calibration for Color Adjustment iPF6300...
Page 745 One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (vertical, 8.5×11 inches) Execute color calibration as follows. Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder →P.671 • Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.674 iPF6300 Using Color Calibration for Color Adjustment...
Page 746: Printing In Ideal Colors For Light In The Viewing Environment
• Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) →P.735 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. Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment iPF6300...
Page 747: Selecting Color Tones On Charts Before Printing (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.192 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF6300 Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows)
Page 748 • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 749 Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Confirm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. iPF6300 Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows)
Page 750 Note • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall. Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 751: Selecting Color Tones On Charts Before Printing (Mac Os X)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X).") →P.451 iPF6300 Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X)
Page 752 Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 753 Color Space and the monitor color temperature in Monitor White Point. Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. iPF6300 Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X)
Page 754 • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall. Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 755: Printing In Colors Matching The Measured Ambient Light (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.192 iPF6300 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Windows)
Page 756 • Ambient light matching may not be available, depending on the type of paper used. For more in- formation, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See " Types of Paper ") →P.665 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 757 Matching Method. In this case, select the same color space as when the file was opened in Color Space and the monitor color temperature in Monitor White Point. Select Use ambient light adjustment. iPF6300 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Windows)
Page 758: Printing In Colors Matching The Measured Ambient Light (Mac Os X)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X).") →P.451 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 759 Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. iPF6300 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Mac OS X)
Page 760 Color Space and the monitor color temperature in Monitor White Point. Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 761: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors
Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor matching." Using this mode requires adjustment or configuration of the settings of your monitor, the source application, the file for printing, and the printer driver. iPF6300 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors...
Page 762: Monitor Matching
For instructions on configuring printer driver settings for monitor matching, refer to the following topic, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) →P.747 • Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) →P.749 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors iPF6300...
Page 763: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Windows)
Important • Ambient light matching may not be available, depending on the type of paper used. For more in- formation, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See " Types of Paper ") →P.665 iPF6300 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows)
Page 764 Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 765: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Mac Os X)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X).") →P.451 Make sure the Main panel is displayed. iPF6300 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X)
Page 766 • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 767 • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend configuring the settings for ambient light matching. (See "Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment.") →P.730 Click OK. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. iPF6300 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X)
Page 768: Printer Parts
Printer Parts > Printer Parts Printer parts Control Panel Optional accessories Printer Specifications iPF6300...
Page 769: Printer Parts
Ejection Guide Supports paper to prevent it from rising. g. Output Tray ( Front Paper Feed Slot ) All printed documents are ejected from this slot. When loading heavyweight paper, insert it here. (See "Paper Feed Slots.") →P.756 iPF6300 Front...
Page 770: Back
Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. d. Carrying Handles (at six positions) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides. Back iPF6300...
Page 771: Top Cover (Inside)
Switch Set the switch to the side opposite ● if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the ● side before borderless printing. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.895 iPF6300 Top Cover (Inside)
Page 772: Paper Feed Slots
Lift all of the guides before printing on heavyweight paper. When feeding heavyweight paper, rest the sheet on these guides, align it to the right, and insert the leading edge up to the Paper Alignment Line. f. Paper Alignment Line Load heavyweight sheets parallel to this line. Paper Feed Slots iPF6300...
Page 773: Inside The Roll Feed Unit Cover
Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. iPF6300 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover...
Page 774: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF6300...
Page 775: Vents
There are vents at four positions of the printer as shown: on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • Also, avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents. iPF6300 Vents...
Page 776: Control Panel
(See "How to View Instructions with Navigate.") →P.767 e. Arrow buttons • ◀ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. Control Panel iPF6300...
Page 777 During printing, the Data lamp flashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp flashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the firmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. iPF6300 Control Panel...
Page 778: Turning The Printer On And Off
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 Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.
Page 779 If the Data Lamp is flashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is finish- Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After "Shut Down.. Please Wait.." is shown on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off. iPF6300 Turning the Printer On and Off...
Page 780: Control Panel Display
Tot.Print Area on the second. The display unit for Tot.Print Area can be specified in the Length Unit menu. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.779 Printer status and modes Printer status is classified according to the following five modes. Control Panel Display iPF6300...
Page 781: Mode Transition
The printer requires your attention. Any jobs sent from the computer cannot be pro- cessed. The tab related to the error is displayed. For information about the display in the case of multiple errors, see "Error display." →P.767 Mode transition • Mode display iPF6300 Control Panel Display...
Page 782 *2: When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to recover from Sleep mode. Sleep mode is also terminated if a print job is received or a command is issued from RemoteUI. • Error display Mode transition during error display is as follows. Control Panel Display iPF6300...
Page 783: How To View Instructions With Navigate
Press the Navigate button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select View Op. Guide, and then press the OK button. Instructions are now displayed. iPF6300 How to View Instructions with Navigate...
Page 784 Printer Parts > Control Panel > ･ Example: Loading sheets How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF6300...
Page 785: Printer Menu Operations
• Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available during printing, see "Menu Settings (During Printing)." →P.788 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." →P.770 iPF6300 Printer Menu Operations...
Page 786: Menu Operations
• Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲ or ▼ to scroll through higher and lower menu items. Items you select are highlighted. Menu Operations iPF6300...
Page 787 Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. Note • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. iPF6300 Menu Operations...
Page 788: Menu Structure
(The type of paper is dis- Head Height Automatic * played here.) Highest ( *1 High →P.773 Standard Lowest Super Low Skew Check Lv. High Accuracy Standard * Loose Cutting Mode Automatic Eject Manual Cut Speed Fast Standard Menu Structure iPF6300...
Page 789 →P.409 dia Configuration Tool →P.624 *2: For information on the sizes of paper the printer supports, see "Paper Sizes." →P.668 *3: Available only if ManageRemainRoll is On. Ink Menu First Level Rep. Ink Tank Head Cleaning A iPF6300 Menu Structure...
Page 790 Head Posi. Auto(Standard) Printer Adj. Auto(Advanced) Auto(Expansion) ( *1 →P.778 Manual ( *1 →P.778 Feed Priori- Adj. Priori- Automatic * Print Quality ( *2 Print Length →P.778 Adj. Quality Auto(GenuinePpr) ( *2 Auto(OtherPaper) Manual →P.778 ( *3 →P.778 Menu Structure iPF6300...
Page 791 IPv4 Set- IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx tings Subnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ( *7 Mask →P.778 Default G/ xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx DNS Set- DNS Dync tings update Off * ( *7 Pri. DNS SrvAddr →P.778 Sec. DNS SrvAddr DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name iPF6300 Menu Structure...
Page 792 ( *10 1000 Base-T →P.778 Spanning Not Use * Tree MAC Ad- xxxxxxxxxxxx dress Interface Print ( *5 →P.778 Return Defaults ( *5 →P.778 System Set- Sleep Timer 5 min. * 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. Menu Structure iPF6300...
Page 793 ( *5 +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo →P.778 +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan,Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11NewCaledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is. -10Hawaii(AHST) -9:Alaska(AKST) -8:Oregon (PST) -7:Arizona(MST) -6:Texas (CST) -5:NewYork(EST) -4:Santiago -3:Buenos Aires -1:Cape Verde Length Unit meter * feet/inch iPF6300 Menu Structure...
Page 794 *6: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *7: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only. *8: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *9: Not displayed if NetWare is Off. *10: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. Menu Structure iPF6300...
Page 795: Menu Settings
If you use adhesive paper, choosing Slow helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp. Trim Edge If a roll is loaded, the end of the paper will be cut. First iPF6300 Menu Settings...
Page 796 Control Panel ) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information by using the Media Configuration Tool. (See Media Configuration Tool or Media Configuration Tool →P.409 →P.624 Menu Settings iPF6300...
Page 797: Job Menu
Print a record of print jobs, including the paper type and size, amount of ink consumed, and so on. Ink consumption indicates a rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job.( *1 →P.782 Pause Print Choose On to stop printing. iPF6300 Menu Settings...
Page 798 The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depend- ing on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning print- heads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 799 Clear the color calibration adjustment value and the execution log. Main- Head Cleaning Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Print- head.") →P.848 nance Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. iPF6300 Menu Settings...
Page 800 Specify whether to connect via IPv6. IPv6 StlessAddrs Specify whether a IPv6 stateless address is used. DHCPv6 Specify whether DHCPv6 settings are used. State- Specify whether DNS server registration is updated Set- Dync full automatically. tings update Addr State- less Addr Menu Settings iPF6300...
Page 801 Tot.Print Area, and so on. Detect Mismatch Specify printing behavior if the type and size of pa- per specified in the printer menu does not match the type and size in the printer driver. iPF6300 Menu Settings...
Page 802 In Frequency, specify the timing for automatic checks of nozzle clogging. Choose Standard to have the printer adjust the timing for checks based on the frequency of nozzle use. Choose 1 page to check once per page. Menu Settings iPF6300...
Page 803 Indicates information about the printhead. Info Printhead R System Info Indicates the firmware version, serial number, and interface information. Error Log Indicates the most recent error messages (up to five). Other Counter Indicates the total printing volume of the printer. iPF6300 Menu Settings...
Page 804: Menu Settings (During Printing)
The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depend- ing on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning print- heads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 805: Status Print
The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 806 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version Boot Boot ROM version MIT(DBF) MIT database format version...
Page 807 Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER xx COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). CUTTER MEDIA LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET MEDIA 1-7,OTHER iPF6300 Status Print...
Page 808: Printing Interface Setting Reports
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
Page 809 Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS Service- Name SNMPv1 SNMPv3 TCP/ Use IPv6 IPv6 settings IPv6 values. Use DHCPv6 Stateful Address Prefix Length Primary DNS Server Address iPF6300 Printing Interface Setting Reports...
Page 810 Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address NetWare Frame Type NetWare settings values. IPX External Network Number Node Number Print Application Bindery File Server PServer Name Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF6300...
Page 811: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruc- tion screen. In the case of actions the printer cannot detect, instruction screens are switched every four seconds, and the sequence of operations is shown repeatedly. iPF6300 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations...
Page 812 Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◀ or ▶ button within 30 seconds, continuous display is resumed. Press the OK button to display the instruction screen for the next step. Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF6300...
Page 813: Optional Accessories
• Always unlock the locking casters before moving the Stand, by moving the switch to OFF. Accidentally moving the Stand while the locking casters are locked may scratch the floor. Note • For instructions on installing the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. iPF6300 Stand...
Page 814: Printer Specifications
(11.8 in) behind, 150 mm (5.9 in) on both sides, and 300 mm (11.8 in) above the printer. Only when printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot, leave 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of unobstructed space in front of the printer and 700 mm (27.6 in) behind it. Specifications iPF6300...
Page 815 G Ink Tank ( Green Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-105G (user-replace- able) B Ink Tank ( Blue Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-105B (user-replacea- ble) PGY Ink Tank ( Photo Pigment ink PFI-105PGY (user-re- Gray Ink ) placeable) iPF6300 Specifications...
Page 816 Sheets ( Front Paper Feed Slot ) 3 mm (0.12 in) from the top, 23 mm (0.91 in) from the bottom, and 3 mm (0.12 in) from the left and right sides • Rolls 3 mm (0.12 in) from each side Specifications iPF6300...
Page 817: Print Area
Feed Slot Rolls 0 or 3 mm 0 or 3 mm (0 0 or 3 mm 20 mm 5 mm (0.20 5 mm (0.20 (0 or 0.12 or 0.12 in) (0 or 0.12 (0.79 in) Sheets iPF6300 Print Area...
Page 818 For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Pa- per.") →P.665 • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 5 mm (0.20 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. Print Area iPF6300...
Page 819 • Guaranteed Print Area: We recommend printing within this area. • To print so that your original matches the print area exactly, use an oversized paper size that includes the required margin. (See "Printing on Oversized Paper.") →P.77 iPF6300 Print Area...
Page 820: Network Setting
Network Setting > Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 821: Network Setting
• Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv6) • Compatible operating systems • Windows Vista (Home Basic/Business/Ultimate) • Windows Server 2008 (Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition) • Windows 7 • Windows Vista x64 • Windows Server 2008 x64 iPF6300 Network Environment...
Page 822: Network Environment
• A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • In NetWare 6.0, iPrint is not supported. Network Environment After confirming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. Network Environment iPF6300...
Page 823 • Example of a NetWare network Note • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or AppleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. iPF6300 Network Environment...
Page 824: Configuring The Ip Address On The Printer
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button. Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF6300...
Page 825: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
• If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values. Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to configure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. iPF6300 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands...
Page 826 • The subnet mask and default gateway are set to 0.0.0.0. Use RemoteUI to change the subnet mask and default gateway to match your network settings. For details on RemoteUI, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.811 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF6300...
Page 827: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings
For details on configuring printer settings for networks, refer to the following topics. • Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings →P.812 • Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings →P.830 • Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings →P.820 • Specifying Printer-Related Information →P.815 iPF6300 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings...
Page 828: Configuring The Printer's Tcp/Ip Network Settings
Activate this setting to use BOOTP for configuring the IP ad- dress. Use RARP Activate this setting to use RARP for configuring the IP ad- dress. Enable DNS Dy- Activate this setting to perform DNS server registration auto- namic Update matically. Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings iPF6300...
Page 829 -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last character. Multicast DNS Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 charac- Canon iPFxxxx Service Name ters) (xxxxxx) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used.
Page 830 Dynamically update the stateless Activate this setting to automatically register the address stateless address with the DNS server. Dynamically update the manual Activate this setting to automatically register the address manual address with the DNS server. Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings iPF6300...
Page 831: Specifying Printer-Related Information
(0-9999999) On the Security settings screen, besides entering a password, you can specify other security-related information, such as IP address-based SNMP or TCP usage restrictions, MAC address-based access restrictions, or IPP and FTP authentication settings. iPF6300 Specifying Printer-Related Information...
Page 832: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Spanning Tree, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to enable or disable spanning tree support, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the Ethernet Driver menu. Configuring the Communication Mode Manually iPF6300...
Page 833: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur
RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconfiguring the IP address, see "Configuring the IP Address on the Printer." →P.808 • For details on RemoteUI, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.811 iPF6300 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur...
Page 834 After confirming the message, click OK to restore the network settings to the default values. Note • You can also use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the Control Panel to restore the default net- work settings. Initializing the Network Settings iPF6300...
Page 835: Network Setting (Windows)
Click Close to close the Printer Ports dialog box. Make sure the printer port you added is displayed under Ports, and that the port is selected. Click Close to close the printer properties window. iPF6300 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination...
Page 836: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings
Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0–15) NDS PSer- Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print serv- — (0–32 characters) Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings iPF6300...
Page 837: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type
Device Setup Utility." →P.405 Specifying the frame type using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. In the list of printers, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. iPF6300 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type...
Page 838 Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Click the NetWare tab and select the frame type in the NetWare Frame Type list. Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF6300...
Page 839 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( iPF6300 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type...
Page 840: Specifying Netware Print Services
Before printing in a NetWare network, you must configure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can configure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following Novell software provided with NetWare. • NWADMIN • PCONSOLE Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF6300...
Page 841 In Volume, enter the volume object (that is, the object representing the physical volume on the network) where the print queue will be created. Click the button at right to choose from a list. Complete other settings as needed and click OK. iPF6300 Specifying NetWare Print Services...
Page 842 Select Password, and press the Enter key to display the password input dialog box. Enter the password and press the Enter key. Press the Esc key several times to display the dialog box for confirming that PCONSOLE is finished. Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF6300...
Page 843: Specifying Netware Protocols
In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in " Specifying NetWare ." Print Services →P.824 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) iPF6300 Specifying NetWare Protocols...
Page 844: Configuring Netware Network Settings
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. Configuring NetWare Network Settings iPF6300...
Page 845 Right-click the printer icon and choose Properties. Click the Port (or Advanced ) tab to display the Port (or Advanced ) sheet. As the destination port, specify the print queue created by configuring the NetWare print service settings. iPF6300 Configuring NetWare Network Settings...
Page 846: Network Setting (Mac Os X)
Zone (*2) Specify the printer zone name, up to 31 single-byte characters. However, do not use the following single-byte characters: Also avoid using * (which represents the default zone) in the middle of a string. Configuring the Printer Driver Destination iPF6300...
Page 847: Configuring The Destination For Appletalk Networks
OS X 10.2.8–10.4. 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-18GB (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.
Page 848: Configuring The Destination In Tcp/Ip Networks
Follow these steps to configure the destination when using the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer's IP address is configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel.") →P.808 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF6300...
Page 849 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Configuring the Destination (Mac OS X) Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROG- RAF PrinterSetup.app. Click Next. Click Registering IP Address. iPF6300 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks...
Page 850 Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Select the model and type and then enter the IP address before clicking the Next button. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF6300...
Page 851: Configuring The Destination For Bonjour Network
• By default, Bonjour is activated on the printer. You can activate or deactivate the Bonjour function or change the printer name by using RemoteUI. For instructions on changing it, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.811 Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROG- RAF PrinterSetup.app. Click Next.
Page 852 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network iPF6300...
Page 853: Maintenance
Maintenance > Maintenance Ink Tanks Printheads Maintenance Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Other Maintenance iPF6300...
Page 854: Ink Tanks
• For instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.838 Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks For information on supported ink tanks, see "Ink Tanks." →P.838 Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. Ink Tanks iPF6300...
Page 855 • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when pa- per is being advanced. Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( iPF6300 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 856 A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6300...
Page 857 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it. Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. iPF6300 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 858 • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. Important • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6300...
Page 859 If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it. iPF6300 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 860 Ink Tanks > Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6300...
Page 861: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Ink Tank as needed. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.838 When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace ink tanks in the following situations. iPF6300 Checking Ink Tank Levels...
Page 862 If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen When ink runs out, the Message Lamp flashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the Display Screen, and printing is disabled. Replace the Ink Tank at this point. When to Replace Ink Tanks iPF6300...
Page 863: Printheads
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. iPF6300 Printhead...
Page 864: Cleaning The Printhead
Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. • Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the settings on the Control Panel menu in Nozzle Check.
Page 865: Replacing The Printhead
Replace the Printhead on the left side. • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead." Replace the Printhead on the right side. • If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement Replace the Printhead as directed. Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead."...
Page 866 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Replace P.head, and then press the OK button. Replacing the Printhead iPF6300...
Page 867 Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out com- pletely to wipe it clean. iPF6300 Replacing the Printhead...
Page 868 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Replacing the Printhead iPF6300...
Page 869 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. iPF6300 Replacing the Printhead...
Page 870 If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth. • Do not reattach the Protective Part or protective material. Dispose of these materials in accord- ance with local regulations. Replacing the Printhead iPF6300...
Page 871 Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. iPF6300 Replacing the Printhead...
Page 872 (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →P.712 Note • When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing pa- per, set the optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead. (See "Enhancing Printing Quality.") →P.710 Replacing the Printhead iPF6300...
Page 873: Maintenance Cartridge
• Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Make sure the printer is ready for Maintenance Cartridge replacement You can replace cartridges if the Display Screen advises you to check the remaining capacity or replace the Mainte- nance Cartridge. iPF6300 Maintenance Cartridge...
Page 874 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Repl. maint cart, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen advises you to open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Remove the Ejection Guide. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6300...
Page 875 • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and remove the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. iPF6300 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
Page 876 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. Expel excess air from the plastic bag as you seal the zipper. Fold the bag in half. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6300...
Page 877 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Note • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance cartridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Car- tridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 878: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
To check remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF6300...
Page 879: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
When the Maintenance Cartridge is full, the Message Lamp flashes and a message to replace the Maintenance Car- tridge is shown on the Display Screen. Printing is disabled, and you cannot replace the Printhead or transfer the printer. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. iPF6300 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge...
Page 880: Cleaning The Printer
• If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After you have used up a roll • After borderless printing • After printing on small paper • After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting debris Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF6300...
Page 881 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Clean Platen, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Top Cover. Open the Top Cover. iPF6300 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover...
Page 882 Platen as a whole, on the Paper Retainer, Borderless Printing Ink Grooves, and blue Switch. Caution • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF6300...
Page 883: Cleaning The Paper Retainer
Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.762 iPF6300 Cleaning the Paper Retainer...
Page 884 Fold a sheet of Plain Paper two or three times (a) and insert it under the Paper Retainer (b) from behind the printer to wipe the entire surface of the Paper Retainer clean. Attach the Roll Feed Unit. (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.694 Plug the power cord into the outlet. Cleaning the Paper Retainer iPF6300...
Page 885: Other Maintenance
Important • Avoid tilting the printer excessively in transit. This may cause ink in the printer to leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to tilt the printer in transit, contact your Canon dealer. Note • It is not possible to prepare the printer for transfer if the Display Screen requests you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity.
Page 886 • If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for serv- ice." is shown on the Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the OK button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover.
Page 887 • 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, and follow this procedure again. iPF6300 Preparing to Transfer the Printer...
Page 888 > Other Maintenance > Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. Open the Top Cover. Pinch the Belt together, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper to the Carriage Shaft. Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF6300...
Page 889 Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. iPF6300 Preparing to Transfer the Printer...
Page 890: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firm- ware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 891: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Problems Regarding Paper Printing does not start The printer stops during a print job Problems with the printing quality Cannot print over a network Installation problems Other problems iPF6300...
Page 892: Frequently Asked Questions
To conserve paper, you can specify in the printer driver to rotate originals 90 degrees or to out wasting paper? print without top and bottom margins. ⇒" Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees " →P.153 ⇒" Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Mar- gins " →P.158 Frequently Asked Questions iPF6300...
Page 893 Color imageRUNNER. ⇒" Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUN- originals from a Col- or imageRUNNER ? " →P.279 ⇒" Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUN- " →P.555 iPF6300 Frequently Asked Questions...
Page 894: Problems Regarding Paper
Select POP Board and press the OK button. Instructions for feeding POP Board are now displayed on the Control Panel, but follow this procedure to re- move the jammed paper. Open the Top Cover. Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF6300...
Page 895: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. iPF6300 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper...
Page 896 Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF6300...
Page 897 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the roll feed unit, and then clear the paper jam. (See "Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot).") →P.878 iPF6300 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper...
Page 898: Clearing A Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually
If a sheet you have fed manually becomes jammed, "Paper jam" is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Press the OK button. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually iPF6300...
Page 899 Open the Top Cover and manually move the Carriage to the side. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover. iPF6300 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually...
Page 900 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the roll feed unit, and then clear the paper jam. (See "Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot).") →P.878 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually iPF6300...
Page 901: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
(See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.679 Cannot load sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source. iPF6300 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot...
Page 902: Paper Is Not Cut Straight
(See "Menu Structure.") →P.772 Margins are wide Cause Corrective Action Rolls are advanced a specific amount before cutting to prevent problems with cutting This operation is normal. and paper ejection. Paper is not cut straight iPF6300...
Page 903: Printing Does Not Start
Please wait until ink agitation is finished. gress. The time for agitation varies depending on how long the printer was off. (Between about 30 seconds and two minutes.) iPF6300 The Data Reception Lamp on the Control Panel does not light up...
Page 904: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
A print job was received from an Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing incompatible printer driver. again. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. An error message is shown on the Display Screen iPF6300...
Page 905: Problems With The Printing Quality
Printing in Draft or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in ard or Draft. Highest or High modes, but the printing quality is lower. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Print- ing.") →P.49 iPF6300 Printing is faint...
Page 906: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. borderless printing or printing on (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.864 small paper. Paper rubs against the printhead iPF6300...
Page 907: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
Output Tray. In this case, in the Control Panel menu, set Scan Wait Time to an option other than Off. However, note that printing will now take longer. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.779 iPF6300 The surface of the paper is dirty...
Page 908: The Back Side Of The Paper Is Dirty
In the Windows printer driver, Application Color Matching Click Special Settings on the Layout sheet of Priority is not selected. the printer driver and select Application Color Matching Priority in the dialog box. The back side of the paper is dirty iPF6300...
Page 909: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
→P.674 type loaded in the printer. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.696 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. iPF6300 Banding in different colors occurs...
Page 910: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Front Tray Guides raised. Also keep the Front Tray Guides raised during sheets even if you execute Adj Far printing. Ed Feed. Lower the Front Tray Guides when printing on paper other than heavy- weight sheets. Colors in printed images are uneven iPF6300...
Page 911: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Switch is incorrectly set. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.679 • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.703 Open the Top Cover. iPF6300 Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs...
Page 912 Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Number Dimensions Paper Size 254 mm (10 in) or 257 mm 10"x12", 8"x10", or JIS B4 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF6300...
Page 913: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
(See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.696 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. iPF6300 The contrast becomes uneven during printing...
Page 914: Images Are Printed Crooked
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Images are printed crooked iPF6300...
Page 915: Lines Or Colors Are Misaligned
→P.49 Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specific troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 iPF6300 Lines or colors are misaligned...
Page 916: Cannot Print Over A Network
Make sure the computer's TCP/IP network settings are configured correctly. print from is not configured cor- (See "Configuring the Printer Driver Destination .") →P.819 rectly. (See "Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks .") →P.832 Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF6300...
Page 917: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network
Due to the nature of Bonjour, you cannot print if the printer is on another net- not on the same network. work behind a router. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same net- work. For information about network settings, ask your network administrator. iPF6300 Cannot print over a NetWare network...
Page 918: Installation Problems
• In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008/Windows 7, you must log on with administrative rights, such as those of the Administrator account. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
Page 919 From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (im- agePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. iPF6300 Removing Installed Printer Drivers...
Page 920: Other Problems
After the printer is turned on • After data transmission • After ink tank replacement In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Cartridge that Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you was used to replace the old one.
Page 921: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink
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 refilling ink.
Page 922 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ▶ button. Ink Level Detection iPF6300...
Page 923 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released. iPF6300 Ink Level Detection...
Page 924: Error Message
Error Message > Error Message Error Messages Messages regarding paper Messages regarding ink Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Other Messages iPF6300...
Page 925: Error Messages
Roll feed unit error............................. 916 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder................. 920 Roll printing is selected, but manual paper is loaded................915 Roll printing is selected..........................915 The paper is too small..........................912 iPF6300...
Page 926 Wrong ink tank............................923 Wrong maintenance cartridge........................929 Wrong paper feed slot for manual paper....................917 Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed) ..................927 x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) .................... 927 iPF6300...
Page 927: Messages Regarding Paper
Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of in the printer driver. paper loaded does not match the type Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK but- specified in the printer driver. ton. iPF6300 Paper mismatch...
Page 928: The Paper Is Too Small
You can continue to print, but note that this error may cause prob- el menu is set to Warning, paper smaller lems in the printing results. than the size specified in the printer driver is loaded. The paper is too small. iPF6300...
Page 929: The Paper Is Too Small
Paper Alignment Line. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. iPF6300 The paper is too small.
Page 930: Insufficient Paper For Job
(See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.679 (See "Loading Rolls in the Print- er.") →P.674 Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing. Insufficient paper for job iPF6300...
Page 931: This Paper Cannot Be Used
(See "Changing the Type of Paper.") →P.677 When you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the control panel menu and a bar- code is not printed on the roll, also specify the paper length. iPF6300 This paper cannot be used.
Page 932: Roll Feed Unit Error
(See "Removing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.693 (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.694 If the message is displayed again despite these measures, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. No Roll Unit. Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job, but the Roll Feed Press the Stop button and stop printing.
Page 933: Wrong Paper Feed Slot For Manual Paper
Paper Alignment Line and the trailing edge of the sheet to make it parallel to the paper alignment line under the Paper Retainer. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.696 iPF6300 Wrong paper feed slot for manual paper.
Page 934: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide
Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. Paper could not be ad- Press the OK button. vanced correctly dur- Remove the paper. ing ejection. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") →P.879 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually.") →P.882 Paper not aligned with right guide. iPF6300...
Page 935: Cannot Cut Paper
Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 Press the OK button and remove the paper. In other cases, the Cutter Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unit may be damaged. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel and trying to rewind the roll to the Release the ▲...
Page 936: Roll Paper Is Not Securely In Contact With Roll Holder
Holder. Insert the roll firmly on the Roll Holder until it touches the flange. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.671 Load the Roll Holder in the printer. Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. iPF6300...
Page 937: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink level detection cannot work cor- The refill ink tank can no longer be used. See the section Ink level detec- rectly if you use refill ink tanks. tion and take the appropriate action. (See "Ink Level Detection.") →P.905 iPF6300 Ink insufficient.
Page 938: Close Ink Tank Cover
Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high- quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. Cause Corrective Action There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Load or reload the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.838 Close Ink Tank Cover iPF6300...
Page 939: Wrong Ink Tank
Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.838 Wrong ink tank. Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible. Load an Ink Tank specified for use with the printer. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.838 iPF6300 Wrong ink tank.
Page 940: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Load unused paper compatible with color calibration. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.665 The test pattern was printed too faintly. Press the OK button to clear the error. Take steps to remedy faint printing. (See "Printing is faint.") →P.889 Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. iPF6300...
Page 941: Excessive Temperature Or Humidity
Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clog- Execute Adj. Quality again, as follows. ged. Press the OK button to clear the error. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.847 iPF6300 Excessive temperature or humidity.
Page 942: Check Printed Document
(See "Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality).") →P.721 tomatic feed amount adjust- ment. Check printed document. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.848 Check printed document. iPF6300...
Page 943: Messages Regarding Printheads
(See "Replacing the Printhead.") →P.849 x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cause Corrective Action There is a prob- Follow these steps to replace the Printhead. lem with the Open the Top Cover. Printhead. iPF6300 Cannot adjust printhead.
Page 944: No X Printhead (X Is L, R, Or Not Displayed)
Press the OK button on the Control Panel to stop printing. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.848 If this message is still displayed, replace the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") →P.849 No x printhead (x is L, R, or not displayed) iPF6300...
Page 945: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
(See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.857 Maintenance cartridge full. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Car- After confirming that the printer has stopped operating, replace the Maintenance Car- tridge is full. tridge. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.857 iPF6300 No maintenance cartridge.
Page 946: Maintenance Cartridge Problem
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge > Maintenance cartridge problem. Cause Corrective Action An incompatible or used Maintenance Install an unused Maintenance Cartridge specified for use with the print- Cartridge has been installed. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.857 Maintenance cartridge problem. iPF6300...
Page 947: Other Messages
Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause Corrective Action The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job.
Page 948: Prepare For Parts Replacement
Check the firmware version. Turn off the printer and wait a while model. before restoring power, and then resend the firmware. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor.
Page 949: Appendix
Appendix > Appendix How to use this manual Disposal of the product iPF6300...
Page 950: How To Use This Manual
• 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. About This User Manual iPF6300...
Page 951: Viewing Videos Of Explanations
• Adobe RGB is a color space proposed by Adobe Systems Incorporated and a trademark of this company. • Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. • Copyright © CANON INC. 2010. • Unauthorized reproduction of this user manual in whole or part is prohibited. • May we request Thank you for understanding the following points.
Page 952 Appendix > How to use this manual > Search results are listed at left. Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. Searching Topics iPF6300...
Page 953: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing
When you access printable HTML versions of the content from section titles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workflow is used as an example. iPF6300 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 954 How to use this manual > Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workflow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF6300...
Page 955 When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workflow is used as an example. iPF6300 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 956 Appendix > How to use this manual > Under Basic Printing Workflow, click Printing Procedure. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF6300...
Page 957 How to use this manual > The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. iPF6300 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 958 On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a figure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF6300...
Page 959 How to use this manual > Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. iPF6300 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 960: Disposal Of The Product
Appendix > Disposal of the product > Disposal of the product WEEE Directive ............................944 WEEE Directive WEEE Directive iPF6300...
Page 961 Appendix > Disposal of the product > iPF6300 WEEE Directive...
Page 962 Appendix > Disposal of the product > WEEE Directive iPF6300...
Page 963 Appendix > Disposal of the product > iPF6300 WEEE Directive...
Page 964 Appendix > Disposal of the product > WEEE Directive iPF6300...
Page 965 Appendix > Disposal of the product > iPF6300 WEEE Directive...
Page 966 Appendix > Disposal of the product > WEEE Directive iPF6300...
Page 967 Appendix > Disposal of the product > iPF6300 WEEE Directive...
Page 968 Appendix > Disposal of the product > WEEE Directive iPF6300...
Page 969 I n d e x Accounting ...... 390,392,393,395,396,400,401 Navigate ............. 833,835 Additional Settings Pane ........... 473 NetWare network ............820 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........ 726 Nozzle ..........222,472,712,847 Adobe RGB ........24,25,28,282,559,746 Adobe RGB images ..........25,28 AppleTalk Network ........... 830 Open Preview ........

Canon iPF6300 User Manual

Co N te Nts Basic Printing Workflow 1

Printmonitor

Basic Printing Workflow

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

Windows Software

Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional

Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Features/Operating Environment

Accounting

Media Configuration Tool

Quick Links

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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