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 1002 ver1.20 2010-07-26...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Con t ents 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 to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ....................67 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) ....................70 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ......................73 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) ..................74 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) ..................
Page 5 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) ......... 167 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) ....... 170 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals ........................175 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ......................
Page 6 Starting Preview ................................241 Preview Main Window ..............................243 Dialog Area .................................. 246 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ..........................247 Moving a Page ................................247 Using the ruler ................................248 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ......................... 248 Printing with Selecting the Layout ..........................250 Print on the Center ................................
Page 7 Main Sheet ..................................310 Page Setup Sheet ................................314 Color Settings Sheet ..............................317 Print History Sheet ............................... 318 Support Sheet ................................320 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ..........................321 Set Configuration Dialog Box ............................323 ICC Conversion Options dialog box ........................... 324 Roll Paper Options Dialog Box ............................
Page 8 Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) ........................393 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) ..........................396 Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) ..........................398 Register the settings(PowerPoint) ..........................401 Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) ......................402 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) ..................404 To start from Microsoft Excel ............................407 Print Entire Sheet (Excel) .............................
Page 9 Compatible Paper ..............................458 Add Custom Paper ..............................459 Delete Custom Paper ..............................468 Edit Custom Paper ..............................469 Export Custom Media Information ........................... 470 Import Custom Media Information ........................... 471 Warnings ................................... 474 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ..............................
Page 10 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom ..........................535 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees ............................. 536 Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper ......................537 Display with All ................................538 Display with Actual Size .............................. 539 Moving a Page ................................539 Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................
Page 11 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The Features of Print Plug-In ............................601 Operating Environment ..............................601 Installation Procedures ..............................602 Uninstall Procedures ..............................604 Starting from Photoshop ............................... 606 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ........................607 Print Plug-In Main Window ............................608 Preview Area .................................
Page 12 Media Configuration Tool The Features of Media Configuration Tool ........................669 Operating Environment ..............................670 Procedures for Installing .............................. 670 Procedures for Uninstalling ............................673 Starting the Media Configuration Tool ........................676 Media Configuration Tool main window ........................677 Editing Media Type Information ..........................678 Adding Media Types ..............................
Page 13 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustment for high-precision printing Enhancing Printing Quality ............................763 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ..............................765 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ............... 765 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ..............767 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) ................
Page 14 Status Print ................................... 848 Printing Interface Setting Reports ..........................851 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ......................855 Optional accessories Stand ..................................... 858 Printer Specifications Specifications ................................859 Print Area ..................................862 Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment ..............................866 Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ........................869 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ...................
Page 15 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ..............................919 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .......................... 919 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ..................925 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ....................... 926 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................927 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ............................. 927 Cleaning the Paper Retainer ............................
Page 16 The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction ................963 Images are printed crooked ............................963 Documents are printed in monochrome ........................964 Line thickness is not uniform ............................964 Lines or colors are misaligned ............................965 Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper ..................
Page 17 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected..................... 989 Close Ink Tank Cover ..............................990 Not much ink is left..............................990 No ink tank loaded............................... 990 Wrong ink tank................................991 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot execute this command.
Page 19: Basic Printing Workflow
Basic Printing Workflow > Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Canceling print jobs Pausing Printing iPF6300...
Page 20: Printing Procedure
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > 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 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets.
Page 21: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Sheet printing Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper. Load sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot. However, for heavyweight paper such as POP Board, load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. •...
Page 22 Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.718 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.722 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6300...
Page 23 Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Note • Before borderless printing, make sure the blue Switch on the platen is set toward the ● side. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.961 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") →P.725 Note •...
Page 24: Loading And Printing On Sheets
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.8 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.9 The printer now starts printing the print job. Important • Once a roll has been advanced, do not pull the paper out by force. This will prevent further feeding. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.728 If you accidentally pull out the paper, see "Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot."...
Page 25 Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.819 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.198 •...
Page 26: Printing In Windows
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Load a sheet manually. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.747 (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. Important •...
Page 27: Printing From Mac Os X
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing. Note • The appearance of the dialog box varies depending on the software application. In most cases, the dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on.
Page 28 Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Important • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected. Printing from the application software In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note •...
Page 29: Canceling Print Jobs
Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ....................11 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ......................... 12 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X ........................ 13 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel.
Page 30: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed.
Page 31: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os X
Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > Note • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using. Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Otherwise, you can cancel jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor if they have been received by the printer or are current- ly being printed.
Page 32 Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job.
Page 33 Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > 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. iPF6300 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X...
Page 34: Pausing Printing
Basic Printing Workflow > Pausing Printing > Pausing Printing Pausing Printing ..............................16 Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") →P.821 Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state.
Page 35: Working With Various Print Jobs
Working With Various Print Jobs > Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Office Documents iPF6300...
Page 36: Printing Photos And Images
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images ..........................18 Printing Photos and Images (Windows) ......................19 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ...................... 21 Printing from Photoshop ............................ 25 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) .......................
Page 37: Printing Photos And Images (Windows)
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Print Target Description Photo (Adobe RGB) Setting optimized for printing in colors matching those of images created using the Adobe RGB color space. Important • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note •...
Page 38: Working With Various Print Jobs 17
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > 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 Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.205 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 39: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > 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 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 40 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 41 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > 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. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note •...
Page 42 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note •...
Page 43: Printing From Photoshop
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12". Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "...
Page 44: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Windows)
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > 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. •...
Page 45 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the 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.
Page 46 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the 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.
Page 47 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. Color Space, click Adobe RGB. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. iPF6300 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows)
Page 48: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Mac Os X)
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > 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 source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
Page 49 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space. Note •...
Page 50 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper.
Page 51 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Photos and Images > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Width list—here, 10-in.
Page 52 Working With Various Print Jobs > 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.481 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 53: Printing Office Documents
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Office Documents > Printing Office Documents Printing Office Documents ..........................35 Printing Office Documents (Windows) ......................36 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) ......................37 Printing Office Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results.
Page 54: Printing Office Documents (Windows)
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Office Documents > For instructions on printing office documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Office Documents (Windows) →P.36 • Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) →P.37 Printing Office Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print office documents based on the following example.
Page 55: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Office Documents > 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 Settings.
Page 56 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Office Documents > • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 57 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Office Documents > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 58 Working With Various Print Jobs > Printing Office Documents > Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. 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 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins).
Page 59: Enhanced Printing Options
Enhanced Printing Options > Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Choosing Paper for Printing 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...
Page 60: Adjusting Images
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......................42 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ................. 45 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ................48 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ............. 51 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) ..............
Page 61 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Important • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed. Matching Mode Description Remarks...
Page 62: Gray Tone Adjustment
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Matching Method Description Remarks The available options and their dis- Colorimetric Color-matching optimized for print- play order vary depending on your se- ing image data with accurate colors lected color-matching mode, as well in input color space.
Page 63: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 64 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF6300...
Page 65 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > 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 Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos.
Page 66: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.200 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets.
Page 67 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > 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 68 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment pane, 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...
Page 69: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. 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) "...
Page 70: Print Quality
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > 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. Line Drawing/Text Choose this setting for CAD drawings made up mainly of intricate lines, or wall newspapers and other notices with a large amount of text.
Page 71: Enhancing Printing Quality
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Setting Item Options Description Color Adjustment (Images) Cyan You can adjust the levels of cyan, ma- Magenta genta, and yellow as well as the Color Adjustment (Graphics) Yellow brightness, contrast, saturation, and Color Adjustment (Text) Gray Tone gray tone separately for images, Brightness...
Page 72: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropri- ate for your computer and operating system. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) →P.54 •...
Page 73 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list.
Page 74 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Confirm the settings of Page Size, 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) ".
Page 75: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photo- graphic images in monochrome. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 76 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > 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 Image in the Print Priority list. Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 77 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Set.
Page 78: Choosing Paper For Printing
Enhanced Printing Options > Choosing Paper for Printing > Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing ........................... 60 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ....................... 60 Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media Type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics.
Page 79: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ...................... 61 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ................61 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ................63 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ......................
Page 80 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See "...
Page 81: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > 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).
Page 82 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 83 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 84 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 85: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > 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.481 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired.
Page 86 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.205...
Page 87 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. In the 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").
Page 88: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Note • After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list and click OK. •...
Page 89 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 90 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 91: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 92: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your comput- er and operating system.
Page 93 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > 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.
Page 94: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > 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). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application.
Page 95 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • 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]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 96 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 97 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 98 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Click Scaling and enter 120. Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. •...
Page 99: Printing At Full Size
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper ..........................81 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................82 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) ........................83 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................87 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ....................
Page 100: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Note • Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing. (See " Paper Sizes ") →P.715 • To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Paper Size. Oversized printing is not available with Custom Size.(See "...
Page 101: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.
Page 102 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > • 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]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 103 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 104 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 105: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original.
Page 106: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
Page 107 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > 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 Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.205 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 108 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
Page 109: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > 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. Borderless Printing Method, click Print Image with Actual Size.
Page 110 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > In the Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12" - Borderless. Note • Paper sizes supported for borderless printing are indicated by -Borderless. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Page 111 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Confirm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in.
Page 112 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 113: Borderless Printing
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................95 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ........... 96 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) .......... 98 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ...............
Page 114: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side.
Page 115 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 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.
Page 116: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > In the 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. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Page 117 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > • 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) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
Page 118 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Access the Main pane. 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. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 119 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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.
Page 120: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Paper Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 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) "...
Page 121: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Scale to fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (rela- tive to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
Page 122: Enhanced Printing Options 41
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 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.
Page 123: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > In the 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.
Page 124 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
Page 125 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Access the Main pane. 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. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 126 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—here, 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.
Page 127 Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > 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.481 iPF6300 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 128: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ..............110 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ..........111 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) ..........115 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes ......................
Page 129: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about five times as long as the roll width based on the following example. •...
Page 130 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > 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. In Units, click mm.
Page 131 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > 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. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the Print Target list.
Page 132 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Printing check box.
Page 133: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes.
Page 134: Register A Custom Page Sizes
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Follow the steps below to print a banner in either horizontal or vertical format. 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).
Page 135 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter 100*500. If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list. Under Page Size, enter 10 in Width and 50 in Height.
Page 136 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in.
Page 137: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Confirm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) "...
Page 138 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > • Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) • 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.
Page 139 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Confirm that mm is selected in Units.
Page 140 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Load the squarepaper (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) in the Top Paper Feed Slot. 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 Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.205...
Page 141 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > 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. Select mm in Units.
Page 142: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This section describes how to register and print Custom Page Sizes (Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5)/ Custom Paper Sizes (Mac OS X 10.6) based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named 430*430 in Custom Page Sizes (Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5)/ Custom Paper Sizes (Mac OS X 10.6).
Page 143 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. In Page Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 43.00 cm in Height and Width. In Printer Margins, enter 0.5 for the top and side margins and 2.3 for the bottom margin.
Page 144 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 145 Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. 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) "...
Page 146: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ....................128 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................129 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) ................ 131 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ......................
Page 147: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Important • Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows. imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout.
Page 148 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > 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 149: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important •...
Page 150 > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Free Layout check box. Click Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 151: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
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 arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Lay- out help topic.
Page 152: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
Page 153 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box.
Page 154: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
Page 155 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 156: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > 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.481 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page.
Page 157 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver ") Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.205...
Page 158 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Page 159: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Lay- out Printing dialog box by clicking Set.
Page 160 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 161 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Layout pane. Click 4 in the Pages per Sheet list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Layout Direc- tion and Border.
Page 162 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note •...
Page 163: Printing Posters In Sections
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A3. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 164: Printing Large Posters (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Note • This method of poster printing is supported in Windows. Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a post- er larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer.
Page 165 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 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.
Page 166 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. Note • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. •...
Page 167: Centering Originals
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ....................... 149 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ..................149 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ..................151 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ......................155 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ..................
Page 168 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > 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 print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 169: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > In the 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.
Page 170 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 171 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 172 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 173: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > 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.481 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page—for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original.
Page 174 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 175 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > 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. Click Match Page Size in the Paper Size list.
Page 176: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 • Paper: Sheets •...
Page 177 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 178 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > 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 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). Select the Print Centered check box.
Page 179: Conserving Roll Paper
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................161 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ............161 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) ............163 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ..........
Page 180 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 de- grees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll paper (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 181: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > 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 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Page 182 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 183 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 184 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 185: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > 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.481 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original.
Page 186 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > 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 Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.205 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 187 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > 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 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Page 188: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) "...
Page 189 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 190 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 191 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 192 Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > 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.481 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 193: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Enhanced Printing Options > Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals > Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals ......................175 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist.
Page 194 Enhanced Printing Options > Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals > Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the docu- ment will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist.
Page 195 Enhanced Printing Options > Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals > 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 applica- tions on the same page. Note •...
Page 196: Checking Images Before Printing
Enhanced Printing Options > Checking Images Before Printing > Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................178 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly ap- plied on the preview screen.
Page 197 Enhanced Printing Options > Checking Images Before Printing > Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: •...
Page 198: Other Useful Settings
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ..........................180 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............. 181 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................. 184 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ........... 184 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) ..........
Page 199: Printing With Watermarks- Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > • 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. Note • Watermarks are supported in Windows. •...
Page 200 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > In the 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. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Settings.
Page 201 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list. Note • Click Edit Watermark to open the Edit Watermark dialog box. In the Edit Watermark dialog box, you can create custom watermarks and change the position and angle of watermarks.
Page 202: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation.
Page 203 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 204: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > 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 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Page 205 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 206 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Access the Main pane. In the 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.
Page 207 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 208: Using Favorites
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Using Favorites You can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use.
Page 209 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the Automatic Cutting list.
Page 210: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note •...
Page 211 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > 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 212 Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important •...
Page 213: 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 214: Printer Driver Settings
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 196 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................198 Confirming Print Settings ..........................200 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................201 Using Favorites .............................. 203 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 215 Windows Software > Printer Driver > For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet →P.209 You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Set- tings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 216: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Utility Sheet →P.237 You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color im- ageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet →P.238 You can view support information and the user manual. •...
Page 217 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Note • Click the Get Information button to display the 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 settings for the feed source and type of paper.
Page 218: Confirming Print Settings
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, select the size of the original as specified in the application. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected roll paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width.
Page 219: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustra- tions and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, lay- out, and so on.
Page 220 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.205 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box.
Page 221: Using Favorites
Windows Software > Printer Driver > On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Print in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview →P.241 Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings.
Page 222 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Click Add to display the Add dialog box. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report. Choose a fitting icon for these print settings in the Icon list. In Comment, enter a description of the favorite to be added, as desired.
Page 223: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. In the Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Note • To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite file. Click Apply Favorite to replace the favorite settings with the current print settings. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 224 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Note • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may be displayed.
Page 225: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driv- er, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application.
Page 226 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. Note • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver.(See " Device Settings Sheet ") →P.240 Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and...
Page 227: Main Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. See "...
Page 228: Advanced Settings
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Advanced Settings Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink dry- ing time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.213 Open Preview When Print Job Starts If you turn this on, imagePROGRAF Preview starts before printing.
Page 229: View Settings
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Printing Photos and Images →P.18 • Printing Office Documents →P.35 Note • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. •...
Page 230: Color Mode
Windows Software > Printer Driver > High-Precision Photographs Print with improved gradation and uniformity, particularly for high-precision photographs. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Note • High-Precision Photographs may not be selected depending on the Media Type you select. •...
Page 231: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Windows Software > Printer Driver > 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 settings for the paper source and media type. Note •...
Page 232: Drying Time
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type.(See " Main Sheet ") →P.209 Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. •...
Page 233: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Windows Software > Printer Driver > View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target.(See "...
Page 234 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Ad- vanced Settings.(See " Main Sheet ") →P.209 Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern.
Page 235: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Saturation Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Satura- tion makes colors more subdued. Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjust- ment.
Page 236: Matching Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Matching Sheet On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on vari- ous devices. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings in Color Mode in Advanced Set- tings, and then click the Matching sheet.
Page 237 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Monitor White Point 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. Ambient Light Adjust Click to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing to match the ambient light.
Page 238: Ambient Light Adjust Dialog Box
Windows Software > Printer Driver > 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.42 Ambient Light Adjust dialog box The Ambient Light Adjust dialog box is used to select the setting method and to enter and select the information required for the settings.
Page 239: Setting Method
Windows Software > Printer Driver > When you select By entering values directly in Setting Method Setting Method You can choose configuration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter. Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the i1 colorimeter. Color Temperature Enter the Color Temperature measured using the i1 colorimeter.
Page 240: Light Source Check Tool
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper compatible with Driver Matching Mode, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(See "...
Page 241: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Ad- vanced Settings.(See "...
Page 242: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Windows Software > Printer Driver > 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. Saturation Not available. Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjust- ment.
Page 243: Gray Adjustment Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Gray Adjustment Sheet The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment sheet. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note •...
Page 244 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Adjust the color balance as you check the color tone in the adjustment area. 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.
Page 245: Page Setup Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > 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 "...
Page 246 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Scale to fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. Print Image with Actual Size Prints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width of Roll Paper for either the length or width of the document from the Page Size list.
Page 247: Paper Source
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. • Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees →P.161 Paper Source Choose the feed source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type on the Main sheet.
Page 248: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Paper Size Options Dialog Box In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note •...
Page 249: Layout Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Enables you to register the custom paper size you have specified or overwrite an existing custom paper size. Display Series You can limit the number of options shown in Page Size, Paper Size, and Paper Size List. Layout Sheet The following settings are available on the Layout sheet.
Page 250: Edit Watermark
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Watermark Activating this option makes two settings available, Watermarks and Edit Watermark. • Printing With Watermarks →P.180 Watermarks Lists the provided watermarks. Choose the watermark to print. Edit Watermark Click to display the Edit Watermark dialog box for creating your own, original watermark. Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper.
Page 251: Page Options Dialog Box
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options.(See " Layout Sheet ") →P.231 Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired.
Page 252: Special Settings Dialog Box
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Note • 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 253: Favorites Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. •...
Page 254 Windows Software > Printer Driver > 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. Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file.
Page 255: Utility Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Utility Sheet The following items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. •...
Page 256: 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 257: Settings Summaries Dialog Box
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application.
Page 258: Device Settings Sheet
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Device Settings Sheet Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings 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.
Page 259: Preview
Windows Software > Preview > Preview The Features of Preview ..........................241 Operating Environment ........................... 241 Starting Preview .............................. 241 Preview Main Window ............................. 243 Dialog Area ..............................246 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ......................... 247 Moving a Page ..............................247 Using the ruler ..............................
Page 260 Windows Software > Preview > On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. 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.
Page 261: Preview Main Window
Windows Software > Preview > Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. 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.
Page 262 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. Preview Main Window iPF6300...
Page 263 Windows Software > Preview > For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.246 Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. iPF6300 Preview Main Window...
Page 264: Dialog Area
Windows Software > Preview > Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout."...
Page 265: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
Windows Software > Preview > No Spaces at Top or 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. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom." →P.253 Note •...
Page 266: Using The Ruler
Windows Software > Preview > Setting Details 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. Note •...
Page 267 Windows Software > Preview > Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on the printer driver Selecting Use Driver Settings iPF6300 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees...
Page 268: Printing With Selecting The Layout
Windows Software > Preview > Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by 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...
Page 269 Windows Software > Preview > Button Details Lower Button Turn at the position of Note • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 270: Print On The Center
Windows Software > Preview > 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 •...
Page 271: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Windows Software > Preview > 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.
Page 272: Free Layout
Windows Software > Free Layout > Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................... 254 Operating Environment ........................... 255 Starting Free Layout ............................255 Free Layout Main Window ..........................257 Detailed Settings ............................. 259 Preferences Dialog Box ........................... 260 Page Options Dialog Box ..........................261 Zoom Dialog Box .............................
Page 273: Operating Environment
Windows Software > Free Layout > 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. Operating Environment You can use the Free Layout in the following environments. •...
Page 274 Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Click the OK button to save the settings. Note •...
Page 275: Free Layout Main Window
Windows Software > Free Layout > Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note • 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.
Page 276 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. Free Layout Main Window iPF6300...
Page 277: Detailed Settings
Windows Software > Free Layout > Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver.
Page 278: Preferences Dialog Box
Windows Software > Free Layout > Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences of Free Layout. Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects.
Page 279: Page Options Dialog Box
Windows Software > Free Layout > 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. Object Frame Style You can select the object frame style for printing. The following settings are available for the object frame style.
Page 280: Zoom Dialog Box
Windows Software > Free Layout > Setting Details 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. Manual Settings You can input the length of one page to print on roll paper in numerical characters. Note •...
Page 281: Format Dialog Box
Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • You can input between 25 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. Size Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object.
Page 282: Object Position
Windows Software > Free Layout > Enl./Red. When you place a checkmark here, you can select Scaling, Fit Paper Size, or Fit Photo Size. Setting Details Scaling Allows you to input the value of the enlargement or reduction ratio of an object. Fit Paper Size Prints by enlarging or reducing each object to match the paper size.
Page 283: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Windows Software > Free Layout > Setting Details 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. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page.
Page 284 Windows Software > Free Layout > In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF6300...
Page 285 Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
Page 286: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
Windows Software > Free Layout > Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 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.
Page 287 Windows Software > Free Layout > In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. iPF6300 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page...
Page 288 Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
Page 289: Selecting An Object
Windows Software > Free Layout > 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. Note •...
Page 290: Changing The Object Size
Windows Software > Free Layout > Changing the Object Size 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.
Page 291: Rotating An Object
Windows Software > Free Layout > Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the 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.263 Rotating an Object...
Page 292: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Windows Software > Free Layout > Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Ar- range Object from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog Box →P.261 dialog box.
Page 293 Windows Software > Free Layout > Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. iPF6300 Aligning Objects...
Page 294: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Windows Software > Free Layout > Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object.
Page 295 Windows Software > Free Layout > Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. iPF6300 Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Page 296: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Windows Software > Free Layout > Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar.
Page 297: Folded Duplex Window
Windows Software > Free Layout > Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Du- plex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.
Page 298: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
Windows Software > Free Layout > Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings.
Page 299: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Windows Software > Free Layout > The following settings are available for the finished size. Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document so that the width of the document matches the roll paper width. Specify Folded Size Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document to match the size of the paper.
Page 300: Prints Using Folded Duplex
Windows Software > Free Layout > Print Fold Lines Configures the color and type of fold lines. Note • To not print fold lines, clear the Print Fold Lines checkbox. Fold Line Color You can select the fold lines. Fold Line Type You can select the fold lines.
Page 301 Windows Software > Free Layout > Configure the Fold Line Color and Fold Line Type from Print Fold Lines. Note • 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.
Page 302: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................284 Operating Environment ........................... 284 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................284 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................286 Hot Folder ................................
Page 303 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Right-click the Printers icon and select Printing Preferences to open the Printing Preferences dialog box. In the Utility sheet, click the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy button. The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Note •...
Page 304: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button From the Windows start button, select Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Page 305: Hot Folder
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
Page 306: Creating A New Hot Folder
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > 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."...
Page 307 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. 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.
Page 308 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. Select the color matching method. Click the Next button. To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name.
Page 309 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. iPF6300 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 310: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.
Page 311 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. 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. iPF6300 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder...
Page 312 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The location of the folders will appear. 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.295 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.
Page 313: Setting The Print Parameters
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Page 314: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Apply Sharpness Place a checkmark here to set the sharpness. Drag the slider bar to the left or right to adjust. You can also adjust by directly entering a number in the numeric input field. Note •...
Page 315 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. Click Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instructions on registering and modifying hot folders, refer to the help file for the Color imageRUNNER En- largement Copy utility.
Page 316 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > 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.
Page 317: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The Features of Print Plug-In .......................... 300 Operating Environment ........................... 300 Installation Procedures ............................ 301 Uninstall Procedures ............................303 Starting from Photoshop ..........................304 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ......................
Page 318: The Features Of Print Plug-In
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > The Features of Print Plug-In The main features of Print Plug-In are as follows. • This software can automatically recognize the color space of images for sRGB and Adobe RGB and can automatically set those images to an optimum profile.
Page 319: Installation Procedures
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Installation Procedures The procedures to install Print Plug-In are as follows. Insert the User Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to start the installer. Note • If the installer screen does not appear, open the CD-ROM icon in My Computer and click on set- up.exe to open the icon.
Page 320 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • If a version of Photoshop that is not compatible with Print Plug-In is installed, the message No target software exists. is displayed. Install Print Plug-In in a computer with a compatible Photoshop instal- led.
Page 321: Uninstall Procedures
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click Install button. Click Finish button. Print Plug-In installation is complete. Uninstall Procedures The procedures for uninstalling the Print Plug-In are as follows. • Uninstall the Print Plug-In for Photoshop Select start in Control Panel menu.
Page 322: Starting From Photoshop
• Uninstall the Print Plug-In for 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.
Page 323: Starting From Digital Photo Professional
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • If the message below is displayed but the Print Plug-In window is not displayed, install the newest imagePROGRAF printer driver and then attempt step 3. The imagePROGRAF Printer Driver for iPFxxxx is either not installed correctly or not instal- led at all.
Page 324: Print Plug-In Main Window
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select File from the Plug-in printing menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug- In window) is displayed.
Page 325 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Sheet Selection Area The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In window are displayed. When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows. •...
Page 326 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > About the settings available on the preview area, see "Preview Area." →P.309 Button Area This contains the buttons Print, Quit and Help • PrintButton Click this button to begin printing. •...
Page 327: Preview Area
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. Preview Select the preview display method. For more information about Preview, see "Utilize Three Types of Previews." →P.329 Setting Details...
Page 328: Main Sheet
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Perform Proof in Preview Place a checkmark here to simulate the colors of the output product in the preview. Note • If Auto (Color) is selected under Output Profile, some media types are enabled. •...
Page 329: Print Mode
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Printer The printer types are displayed. Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box. When you click the OK button after selecting the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, you can change the printer that corresponds with Print Plug-In.
Page 330: Output Profile
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.
Page 331 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > The following settings are available for the matching method. Setting Details Perceptual This converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. This is useful for pictures. Perceptual (People, Dark In subdued, dark photos, optimal color matching is applied to attractive reproduc- Areas)
Page 332: Page Setup Sheet
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed.
Page 333 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Scaling *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ or ▼. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Output Image Size The output image size is displayed up to one place after the decimal point in millimeters.
Page 334 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • Select Print Area Layout or Image in Preview when you select Layout. Roll Paper Layout Setting Details 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 335: Color Settings Sheet
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Color Settings Sheet You can use this sheet to adjust image Color, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and you can set the color balance of print product more to your liking. Cyan / Magenta / Yellow You can adjust the strength or weakness of a color by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Page 336: Print History Sheet
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • You can check the adjustments in the preview display. Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Page 337: Print Information
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites. Details button Click the Details button to open the Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history. For more information about the print history details, see "Print History Details Dialog Box."...
Page 338: Support Sheet
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Note • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals installed on the computer.
Page 339: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Advanced Settings button on the Main Sheet. You can set Drying Time and Roll Paper Margin for Safety by media type. Drying Time Between Pages This sets the wait time for the ink to dry between each completely printed sheet and the output of the sheet.
Page 340 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details *Select for Media Type that has no problem when printing with a standard size margin. 20mm This setting sets the margin about 17 mm (in the feed direction) longer than the standard margin for the media size.
Page 341: Set Configuration Dialog Box
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method. Sharpen Performs adjustment of the sharpness (outline) settings.
Page 342: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > ICC Conversion Options dialog box This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected in the Output Profile list in the Main sheet and the ICC Conversion Options button is clicked. This allows you to configure detailed color matching related settings. Conversion Engine Selects the conversion engine to use when converting colors.
Page 343: Roll Paper Options Dialog Box
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings. Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer.
Page 344: Curves Dialog Box
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Paper Size List Displays all the standard sizes and custom media sizes. Custom Paper Size Name You can enter any name up to 63 characters. Units You can select the units of measure to use when you define custom media size. Switching this setting resets the units of measure for the entire Plug-In.
Page 345 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Channel Select from among RGB, Red, Green, or Blue. Note • Gray is displayed for monochrome printing and this selection cannot be changed. Input Enter an input value. Note • The allowed entry range is 0 to 255. •...
Page 346: Print History Details Dialog Box
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.351 Print History Print History appears in list format.
Page 347: Utilize Three Types Of Previews
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Favorites The print history stored in print preferences displays in list format. Note • You can change the order by selecting an item and dragging it to another place. Import button Click the button to import print history saved as a file.
Page 348: Check Image With Print Area Layout
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check Image with Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching the media size set in the print area layout. Select Print Area Layout in Preview.
Page 349: Check The Original Image With Image
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the original image with Image In the image preview you can check the entire image that you have input. Select Image in Preview. Note • When the cursor appears as a small magnifying glass while there is an Image in the Preview area, the Selected Range feature is enabled and you an drag the cursor on the image and select an area for print- ing.
Page 350: Check Image With Roll Paper Preview
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Note •...
Page 351: Adjust The Colors And Print
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the media set to the printer in Media Type. Note • 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.
Page 352: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Color)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) You can adjust the colors while checking the adjustments in the preview. The following explanation is on the procedures for adjusting example image below. •...
Page 353: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Drag the slide bar in the direction of High in Yellow. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone. Note •...
Page 354 Windows 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 355 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low. In Highlight, drag the slide bar toward Light. In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light. Note •...
Page 356 Windows Software > 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 357: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the screen. That is due to the differences in color on the screen and in the printer. In Print Plug-In, you can get the color balance of the print product closer to the color balance displayed on the screen through performing ICC (International 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.
Page 358: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images This prints a high-quality Adobe RGB16bit image taken with a high-end digital camera. Print Plug-In allows you to print high color gamut and high tone images, when the Adobe RGB16bit image data has been retouched in Photoshop, without compromising the level of tone in the image.
Page 359 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Main sheet. Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in. Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in. Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. If required, adjust the colors using color matching.
Page 360: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Prints images captured with a scanner or digital camera in monochrome with high quality. Provides stable monochrome photo images without color casts and minimizes the influences of the difference of the light source. Display the Main sheet.
Page 361 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Download the file by following the on-screen directions. Start the installer in the downloaded file to perform the installation. Important • Use version 1.1 or higher of Adobe CMM. Adobe CMM System Requirements The system requirements for Adobe CMM are as follows.
Page 362: Perform Black Point Compensation
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Perform Black Point Compensation Black point compensation that is equivalent to Photoshop can be performed using the following procedure. Use this to avoid saturation in the black areas of images.
Page 363: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the Black Point Compensation check box. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Important • Adobe CMM needs to be installed in order to use black point compensation. Refer to Using Adobe for details on how to install Adobe CMM.
Page 364: Enlarge/Reduce And Print
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the ICC Conversion Options button to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Configure the Proof Options as needed. Note • The proof options are Simulate Paper Color and Simulate Black Ink. The settings that can be selec- ted vary depending on the Conversion Engine settings.
Page 365 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Page Setup sheet. Select the size of the media that you want to print in Paper Size. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. •...
Page 366: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Width Of Roll Paper
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper.
Page 367: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a specific size. Display the Page Setup sheet. Select the size of the media that you want to print in Paper Size.
Page 368: Print With No Borders
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image.
Page 369: Customize Media Settings
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. Note •...
Page 370: Confirm Print History Details
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Apply Print History to an Image →P.353 • Store Print History to Print Preferences →P.354 • Delete Print History →P.356 • Export Print History from Print Preferences →P.359 • Import Print History to Print Preferences →P.360 •...
Page 371: Apply Print History To An Image
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the print history details in Settings, and click the OK button. Note • You can display the print history details by switching the sheets. Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image.
Page 372: Store Print History To Print Preferences
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the print history you wish to apply from Print History and Favorites, and click the Apply button. Store Print History to Print Preferences You can store often-used print history to print preferences. Not only can you store the print history stored under a different name in print preferences, you can also find it with ease.
Page 373 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History and click the button.
Page 374: Delete Print History
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Delete Print History You can delete print history.
Page 375 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.
Page 376 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the OK button. Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History iPF6300...
Page 377: Export Print History From Print Preferences
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.
Page 378: Import Print History To Print Preferences
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Input the name of the print history in File Name in the Save As 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.
Page 379 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Import button in the Print History Details dialog box. Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. Note •...
Page 380: Delete Print History From Print Preferences
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. 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 preferen- ces.
Page 381 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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 382: Set Information To Print With Image
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. Note • When you use the borderless printing function to print, the information will not be printed. (See "Print with No Borders.") →P.350 •...
Page 383 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 384: Print Plug-In For Office
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office features ........................366 Operating Environment ........................... 367 Steps to install ..............................367 Steps to uninstall ............................. 371 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................372 To start from Microsoft Word ...........................
Page 385: Operating Environment
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > 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 Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003/2007 imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Ver.
Page 386 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Install Individual Software button. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office. Steps to install iPF6300...
Page 387 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. iPF6300 Steps to install...
Page 388 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete. Steps to install iPF6300...
Page 389: Steps To Uninstall
> Important • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. • 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 390: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In sometimes do not appear in the Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office applications, and the Print Plug-In for Office functions are not available. In this event, re-install Print Plug-In for Office.
Page 391 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > For Microsoft Office 2007 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.
Page 392 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (mscoree.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. For Microsoft Office 2003 Click About <application name>...
Page 393: To Start From Microsoft Word
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Disabled Items button in the About <application name> dialog box. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (mscoree.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
Page 394 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ribbon, click it. Important • 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.372 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
Page 395 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Printing Wizard dialog box Important • 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. Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box iPF6300 To start from Microsoft Word...
Page 396: Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Important • 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 dis- plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 397 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. iPF6300 Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Page 398: Borderless Printing (Word)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 399 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 400 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. Note • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application.
Page 401: Multi-Page Printing (Word)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. For Pages, insert the page number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 402 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > 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. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 403 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > 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. iPF6300 Multi-Page Printing (Word)
Page 404: Register The Settings(Word)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 405: Print Using Registered Settings (Word)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note •...
Page 406 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Important • 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.
Page 407: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 408 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Portrait Orientation or Landscape Orientation. 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.
Page 409: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. Note • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Match- ing Roll Width, refer to see "Print Matching Roll Width (Word)." →P.378 Important •...
Page 410 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings.") →P.417 Menu Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again.
Page 411: Print Matching Roll Width (Powerpoint)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Important • 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 dis- plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 412 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 413 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 414: Borderless Printing (Powerpoint)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
Page 415 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Borderless Printing. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. Note •...
Page 416: Multi-Page Printing (Powerpoint)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 417 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > 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. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 418 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > 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 419: Register The Settings(Powerpoint)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 420: Print Using Registered Settings (Powerpoint)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note •...
Page 421 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Important • 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.
Page 422: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Powerpoint)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Page 423 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • 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.
Page 424 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. Important • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
Page 425: To Start From Microsoft Excel
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > To start from Microsoft Excel Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel. Start Microsoft Excel. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ribbon, click it. Important •...
Page 426 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Printing Wizard dialog box Important • 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/rib- bon.
Page 427: Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Print Entire Sheet (Excel) For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before printing. Start Microsoft Excel. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
Page 428 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. Important • If column A or row 1 is not displayed, the data cannot be analyzed. Redisplay the data and then run the analysis.
Page 429 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) for details on the procedure for configuring Binding. →P.415 Select Next.
Page 430: Print Selected Area (Excel)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Press Print to start printing. Important • 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 Selected Area (Excel) For resizing the selected range of cells to fit the roll width.
Page 431 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Selected Area. Important • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. iPF6300 Print Selected Area (Excel)
Page 432 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > The Layout menu will appear automatically. Important • If the range selected in Excel 2007 is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis. •...
Page 433: Configuring Binding (Excel)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Next. Select Media Type. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen. You can check and make changes to the layout in the preview screen.
Page 434 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Binding Settings button. Important • You cannot click the Binding Settings button in the following situations. • When the Image Size is set to 100% • When a graph is selected •...
Page 435: Configuring Special Settings
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen. Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. Click imagePROGRAF in the toolbar, and select Special Settings.
Page 436: Status Monitor
Windows Software > Status Monitor > Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................418 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................419 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : Printer List shows a list of printers, and Status Monitor shows details for each printer.
Page 437: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
Windows Software > 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. • Displays the ink level of every color in the printer. An icon and warning message will notify you when ink levels are low.
Page 438 Windows Software > Status Monitor > Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the Cancel Job button cancels printing of the selected job. Note • You cannot cancel other users' print jobs. Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF6300...
Page 439: 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 esti- mates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.
Page 440: Launching The Accounting Manager
Windows Software > Accounting > Launching the Accounting Manager The procedure for launching the Accounting Manager is shown below. Open the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor window. Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Accounting button. 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.
Page 441 Windows Software > Accounting > 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. Toolbars Provide tool buttons and pull-down menus for the main operations. Note •...
Page 442: Totals Area
Windows Software > Accounting > It displays a list of either the print jobs on the printers or the regularly acquired print jobs. The displayed information in- cludes the amounts of paper and ink consumed, the costs, the media type and the time taken for printing. Note •...
Page 443: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Windows Software > Accounting > Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Accounting Manager Basic Procedures The first time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following procedures to configure the settings. Configure unit costs, including the costs of ink and paper. For details of the unit cost settings, see Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager →P.425 Set options such as the units displayed.
Page 444: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink
Windows Software > Accounting > Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. To set the same unit cost for all the inks Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox. Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price.
Page 445: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Windows Software > Accounting > 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. Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Open the Paper sheet.
Page 446: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Windows Software > Accounting > Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. Enter any name in the Name field.
Page 447: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
Windows Software > Accounting > Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the display settings.
Page 448: Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs At Regular Intervals
Windows Software > Accounting > Paper Length Use this to select the unit used for paper length. Area Display Format Use this to select the unit used for paper area. Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals This feature collects print job logs from the printer at regular intervals and saves the logs on your computer. Select Regular Data Acquisition in the Settings menu.
Page 449: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File
Windows Software > Accounting > Jobs on Printer This shows a list of the print jobs currently held on printers. You can change the number of jobs displayed per page using the Print Jobs Shown Per Page setting in the View menu or the toolbar.
Page 450: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
Windows Software > Accounting > Note • You can also open this dialog box by right-clicking the selected job and selecting Show Job Properties. Or you can also use the toolbar icon to open the dialog box. • If you select multiple jobs and open the Job Properties dialog box, the total costs for the selected jobs are displayed.
Page 451: Digital Photo Front-Access
Digital Photo Front-Access ..........................433 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 452: Device Setup Utility
Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......................434 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..................... 434 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............435 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings.
Page 453: Configuring The Ip Address Using Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to configure the printer's IP address. This topic describes how to configure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important •...
Page 454 Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > Select the IPv4 tab. In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 455 Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > 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. Select the IPv6 tab.
Page 456 Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in Stateless Address. Additionally, when there is an DHCPv6-compatible server in the network environment, select On in DHCPv6. Note • When there is no IPv6-compatible router or DHCPv6-compatible server, select On in Manual and enter the IPv6 Address and Prefix Length.
Page 457: 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 con- trol panel and printer driver.
Page 458: Operating Environment
Media Configuration Tool > Note • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Operating Environment You can use Media Configuration Tool in the following environments.
Page 459 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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 460 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 461: Starting The Media Configuration Tool
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to Programs >...
Page 462: 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 display- ing and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 463: Editing Media Type Information
→P.457 tom 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 conditions.
Page 464 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 465 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Browse for Folder dialog box opens. Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files), and then click the OK button. The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Browse for Folder dialog box are displayed under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box.
Page 466: Changing Media Names
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.455 Important •...
Page 467 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note •...
Page 468: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.455 Important •...
Page 469 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Page 470: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden.
Page 471: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.455 Important •...
Page 472 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Page 473: Updating Media Types
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Updating Media Types Clicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use this wizard to apply new information about print media in the printer and in the printer driver. The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows.
Page 474 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed. When the program has finished communicating with the printer, the screen moves to display Update Media Types - Confirm Update.
Page 475: 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 476: 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 " Editing Media Type Information ".
Page 477: 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 478 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Check that the printer on which you are updating the media information is displayed in Printer in the Update Me- dia Types - Select Printer dialog box and click the Next button. The Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box is displayed. In Paper Category, select the category of media type to use as the basis of the custom paper you are adding.
Page 479 > 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 480 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loa- ded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button to execute paper feed adjust- ment.
Page 481 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Configure the following settings as necessary, and then click the Next button. Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing. • Automatic Cut :Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. •...
Page 482 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter. For thick paper, hard paper, etc. do not use the cutter unit, and instead cut the roll paper using scissors, etc.
Page 483 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. 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.
Page 484 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Because this settings imposes an upper limit on the amount of ink used during printing, the printing result might not change even if the level is changed depending on the image. •...
Page 485 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 6: Confirm the settings dialog box is displayed. Configure the settings of the custom paper, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using.
Page 486: Delete Custom Paper
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Note • 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.
Page 487: Edit Custom Paper
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the custom paper you want to delete, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added.
Page 488: Export Custom Media Information
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. The Update Media Types - Select Printer dialog box is displayed. Follow the on-screen directions and change the settings as required. Note •...
Page 489: Import Custom Media Information
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper you want to export to media information file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. Specify the location to save the Custom Media Information File. A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved.
Page 490 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Click the Import button. 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. Import Custom Media Information iPF6300...
Page 491 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Note •...
Page 492: Warnings
Media Configuration Tool > 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 • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter.
Page 493 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > • If horizontal bands with different color tone appear in the printed material, execute Paper Feed Adjustment in the Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box. If you have already executed Paper Feed Adjustment, execute Adj. Fine Feed from the printer control panel and fine tune the amount of paper feed.
Page 494: 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 495: Printer Driver Settings
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 477 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................479 Confirming Print Settings ..........................481 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................483 Using Favorites .............................. 484 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 496: Printer Driver
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane →P.485 You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Set- tings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 497: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Additional Settings Pane →P.508 You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer. • Support Pane →P.508 You can view support information and the user's manual. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can arrange originals from various source applications on a single page before printing.
Page 498 Mac OS X Software > 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. Access the Main pane.
Page 499: Confirming Print Settings
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is dis- played in Roll Width.
Page 500 Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
Page 501: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
> Printer Driver > 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 502: 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.510...
Page 503: Main Pane
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for vari- ous methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 504: Print Preview
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Common Items Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(See " Types of Pa- ") →P.712 Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer.
Page 505 Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Configuration using Easy Settings Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images →P.18 • Printing Office Documents →P.35 Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. View set.
Page 506 Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Configuration using Advanced Settings Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.51 Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. •...
Page 507: Fast Graphic Process
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Fast Graphic Process Select this option to print faster than usual, when possible. Color Mode Choose the color mode. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.51 Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. •...
Page 508: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > 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. Note •...
Page 509: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driv- er help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Set by Media Type.(See " Main Pane ") →P.485...
Page 510: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed.
Page 511: Matching Pane
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Note • To display the View settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View settings by Print Target.(See " Main Pane ") →P.485 Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). Name Identifies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Page 512: Color Space
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your selection in Matching Mode.
Page 513 Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Monitor White Point 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. Ambient Light Adjust Click to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing to match the ambient light.
Page 514: Ambient Light Adjust Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Matching Method You can choose Matching Method. 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 "...
Page 515 Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Illuminance Enter the Illuminance measured during monitor calibration. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching on the Matching pane. When you select By entering values directly in Setting Method Setting Method You can choose configuration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter.
Page 516: Light Source Check Tool
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper compatible with Driver Matching Mode, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(See "...
Page 517: Color Settings Pane: Color
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
Page 518: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen).
Page 519: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > 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. Color Settings Pane: Monochrome The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast.
Page 520: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Cyan / Magenta / Yellow Not available. Gray Tone Not available. Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen).
Page 521: Gray Adjustment Pane
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel. Images 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.
Page 522: Color Balance
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Sample The image at left is updated to reflect any changes you make to setting items on the sheet, enabling you to check the results of adjustment. Sample List Select a sample image, as desired. Color Balance Click the list to select a color balance that suits the printing application.
Page 523: Page Setup Pane
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Page Setup Pane The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Page 524: Free Layout
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specified scaling value. Enter a value in a range of 5–600. Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if roll paper is selected in the Paper Source list.
Page 525: Utility Pane
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Utility Pane The following settings are available on the Utility pane. Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...
Page 526: Additional Settings Pane
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Additional Settings Pane The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • Send Print Data Immediately to Printer •...
Page 527: Printer Driver Settings
Printer Driver > 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. User Manual Click to view the printer user's manual. This function requires the user's manual to be installed on your computer.
Page 528: The Features Of Preview
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Preview The Features of Preview ..........................510 Operating Environment ........................... 510 Starting Preview .............................. 511 Preview Main Window ............................. 512 Paper Settings Panel ............................515 Easy Settings .............................. 517 Advanced Settings ............................518 Output Settings Panel .............................
Page 529: Starting Preview
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Starting 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 •...
Page 530: Preview Main Window
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Preview main window is displayed. 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. Preview Main Window iPF6300...
Page 531 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. iPF6300 Preview Main Window...
Page 532 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Dialog Area 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.
Page 533: Paper Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Media Type This allows you to select the media type. Note •...
Page 534 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details 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.
Page 535: Easy Settings
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
Page 536: Advanced Settings
Mac OS X Software > Preview > 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. Setting Details Print Quality...
Page 537 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustra- tions. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.
Page 538: Output Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Output Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the media size selected for output.
Page 539: Paper Size
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Borderless Printing 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.534 Note •...
Page 540: Color Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job.
Page 541: Color Adjustment
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Note • 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.523 •...
Page 542 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
Page 543 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment.
Page 544: Gray Adjustment
Mac OS X Software > Preview > 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. Select Gray Adjustment.
Page 545: Matching
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature.
Page 546 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You Mode should normally select this mode. →P.530 ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles.
Page 547: Printer Profile
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Input Profile Select the input profile. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Printer Profile Select the printer profile.
Page 548: Driver Matching Mode
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text.
Page 549: Icc Matching Mode
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Select Color Space for the print output. Setting Details sRGB Uses color space for a standard monitor. This selection is ideal for most software applications. Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space.
Page 550: Colorsync
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Setting Details Colorimetric (No White-Point The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this Correction) when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the image data. Generally, this also is called absolute colorimetric. Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile.
Page 551: Preferences Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu.
Page 552: Print With No Borders
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Page Input the page number in numerical characters to display in the preview area. Note • You can change the numbers in the range of the page of the documents. Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image.
Page 553: Print On The Center
Mac OS X Software > Preview > 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.
Page 554: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees
Mac OS X Software > Preview > On the Output Settings panel, 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. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 555: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Select Rotate Right 90 Degrees or Rotate Left 90 Degrees. Click the Print button. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins. 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.
Page 556: Display With All
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar. All is displayed. Display with All iPF6300...
Page 557: Display With Actual Size
Mac OS X Software > Preview > 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. Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar.
Page 558 Mac OS X Software > Preview > The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Moving a Page iPF6300...
Page 559: The Features Of Free Layout
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................... 541 Operating Environment ........................... 541 Starting Free Layout ............................542 Free Layout Main Window ..........................543 Paper Settings Panel ............................546 Easy Settings .............................. 548 Advanced Settings ............................
Page 560: Starting Free Layout
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. 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 •...
Page 561: Free Layout Main Window
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Free Layout main window is displayed. 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. iPF6300 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 562 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. 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 563 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 564: Paper Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Media Type This allows you to select the media type. Note • 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.
Page 565 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Setting Details 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. Note •...
Page 566: Easy Settings
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 567: Advanced Settings
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > 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. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Page 568 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustra- tions. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.
Page 569: Color Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted).
Page 570: Color Adjustment
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > • Gray Adjustment →P.555 • Matching →P.556 Note • You can select Gray Adjustment only after Monochrome (Photo) has been selected in Color Mode. • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout.
Page 571 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
Page 572 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment.
Page 573: Gray Adjustment
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > 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. Select Gray Adjustment.
Page 574: Matching
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature.
Page 575 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You Mode should normally select this mode. →P.559 ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles.
Page 576 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Input Profile Select the input profile. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Printer Profile Select the printer profile.
Page 577: Driver Matching Mode
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text.
Page 578: Icc Matching Mode
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Select Color Space for the print output. Setting Details sRGB Uses color space for a standard monitor. This selection is ideal for most software applications. Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space.
Page 579: Colorsync
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Colorimetric (No White-Point The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this Correction) when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the image data. Generally, this also is called absolute colorimetric. Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile.
Page 580: Preferences Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects.
Page 581: Page Setup Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > 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. The following settings are available for the object frame style. Setting Details Solid Line...
Page 582: Zoom Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Vertical Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation as it is. Horizontal Prints the image and text by rotating sideways 90 degrees from the orientation as specified in the application.
Page 583: Format Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > 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. Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object.
Page 584: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Object Size You can confirm the object size. Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box.
Page 585: Selecting An Object
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key. •...
Page 586: Moving An Object
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object.
Page 587: Rotating An Object
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. Select an object. Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right from the toolbar.
Page 588: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Ob- ject from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box →P.563 Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically.
Page 589 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. iPF6300 Aligning Objects...
Page 590: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object.
Page 591 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. iPF6300 Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Page 592: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar.
Page 593: The Features Of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................575 Operating Environment ........................... 575 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................576 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................577 Hot Folder ................................
Page 594: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Mac OS X Software > 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. Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6300...
Page 595: 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 596: Hot Folder
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Delete files in the folder From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete only files in the hot folder. Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete the hot folder.
Page 597: Creating A New Hot Folder
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
Page 598 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > 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. Click the OK button.
Page 599: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. 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.
Page 600 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.586 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF6300...
Page 601 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.591 iPF6300 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Page 602 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.593 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. Select the check box labeled File Sharing, and click the Options button.
Page 603: Deleting A Hot Folder
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Deleting a Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. 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.
Page 604: Paper Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Paper Settings Panel Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows. • Easy Settings →P.588 •...
Page 605 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Setting Details Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. Note • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source, the far end edge of printed image may become defective depending on the paper used.
Page 606: Easy Settings
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 607: Advanced Settings
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > 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. Setting Details Print Quality...
Page 608 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustra- tions. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.
Page 609: Output Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Output Settings Panel Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the media size selected for output.
Page 610 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper.
Page 611: Color Settings Panel
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Color Settings Panel Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted).
Page 612: Driver Matching Mode
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Setting Details ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by spec- →P.595 ifying the input profile, printer profile, and matching method in detail. This allows you to use ICC profiles for digital cameras and scanners, ICC profiles created us- ing the profile creation tool, etc.
Page 613: Icc Matching Mode
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Setting Details Colorimetric Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input color space. This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print. However, gradation may be lost for colors of wider range than the color re- production range of the printer.
Page 614: Colorsync
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Setting Details Colorimetric (No White-Point The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this Correction) when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the image data.
Page 615: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder.
Page 616 To display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color imageRUN- NER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities — iR Enlargement Copy in the Applica- tions folder or click Set in the Utility pane Note •...
Page 617 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 618: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The Features of Print Plug-In .......................... 601 Operating Environment ........................... 601 Installation Procedures ............................ 602 Uninstall Procedures ............................604 Starting from Photoshop ..........................606 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ......................
Page 619: The Features Of Print Plug-In
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > The Features of Print Plug-In The main features of Print Plug-In are as follows. • This software can automatically recognize the color space of images for sRGB and Adobe RGB and can automatically set those images to an optimum profile.
Page 620: Installation Procedures
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Installation Procedures The procedures to install Print Plug-In are as follows. Note • Always install the printer driver before installing the Print Plug-In. Insert the User Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to start the installer. Click on the iPFxxxx PlugIn InstallerX icon in the Plug-in folder in the User Software CD-ROM.
Page 621 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > After you have read the software User's Licensing Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Custom Install to put a checkmark on your Print Plug-In, then click the Install button. iPF6300 Installation Procedures...
Page 622: Uninstall Procedures
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > To quit another application, click the Continue button. Click the Quit button. The Print Plug-In installation is complete. Uninstall Procedures The procedures for uninstalling the Print Plug-In are as follows. •...
Page 623 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 624: Starting From Photoshop
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Quit button. Starting from Photoshop Follow the procedure below to start the Print Plug-In from Photoshop. Start Photoshop. Open the image that you wish to print. If required, select the print range.
Page 625: Starting From Digital Photo Professional
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Export (or Data Export) from the File menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop window (known below as the Print Plug-In window) is displayed. Note •...
Page 626: Print Plug-In Main Window
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select File from the Plug-in printing menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug- In window) is displayed.
Page 627 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Sheet Selection Area The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In window are displayed. When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows. •...
Page 628 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Button Area This contains the buttons Print, Quit and Help • PrintButton Click this button to begin printing. • QuitButton Click this button to close the Print Plug-In window and return to application software. •...
Page 629: Preview Area
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. Preview Select the preview display method. For more information about Preview, see "Utilize Three Types of Previews." →P.631 Setting Details...
Page 630: Main Sheet
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Perform Proof in Preview Place a checkmark here to simulate the colors of the output product in the preview. Note • If Auto (Color) is selected under Output Profile, some media types are enabled. •...
Page 631 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Printer The printer types are displayed. Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box. When you click the OK button after selecting the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, you can change the printer that corresponds with Print Plug-In.
Page 632 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.
Page 633 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > The following settings are available for the matching method. Setting Details Perceptual This converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. This is useful for pictures. Perceptual (People, Dark In subdued, dark photos, optimal color matching is applied to attractive reproduc- Areas)
Page 634: Page Setup Sheet
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed.
Page 635 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Output Image Size The output image size is displayed up to one place after the decimal point in millimeters. Note •...
Page 636 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details 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. Note •...
Page 637: Color Settings Sheet
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Color Settings Sheet You can use this sheet to adjust image Color, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and you can set the color balance of print product more to your liking. Cyan / Magenta / Yellow You can adjust the strength or weakness of a color by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Page 638: Print History Sheet
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • You can check the adjustments in the preview display. Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Page 639 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites. Details button Click the Details button to open the Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history. For more information about the print history details, see "Print History Details Dialog Box."...
Page 640: Support Sheet
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Note •...
Page 641: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Advanced Settings button on the Main Sheet. You can set Drying Time and Roll Paper Margin for Safety by media type. Drying Time Between Pages This sets the wait time for the ink to dry between each completely printed sheet and the output of the sheet.
Page 642 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details *Select for Media Type that has no problem when printing with a standard size margin. 20mm This setting sets the margin about 17 mm (in the feed direction) longer than the standard margin for the media size.
Page 643: Set Configuration Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method. Sharpen Performs adjustment of the sharpness (outline) settings.
Page 644: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > ICC Conversion Options dialog box This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected in the Output Profile list in the Main sheet and the ICC Conversion Options button is clicked. This allows you to configure detailed color matching related settings. Conversion Engine Selects the conversion engine to use when converting colors.
Page 645: Roll Paper Options Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings.
Page 646: Size Options Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Paper Size List Displays all the standard sizes and custom media sizes.
Page 647: Curves Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Note •...
Page 648: Print History Details Dialog Box
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Load Curves button Click the button to load stored data for a tone curve. Save Curves button Click the button to stores the current tone curve settings. Print History Details Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Sheet.
Page 649: Utilize Three Types Of Previews
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Add button Click the button to add the selected print history to preferences. Note • Up to 200 print preference items can be added. Favorites The print history stored in print preferences displays in list format. Note •...
Page 650: Check Image With Print Area Layout
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check Image with Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching the media size set in the print area layout. Select Print Area Layout in Preview.
Page 651: Check The Original Image With Image
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the original image with Image In the image preview you can check the entire image that you have input. Select Image in Preview. Note • When the cursor appears as a small magnifying glass while there is an Image in the Preview area, the Selected Range feature is enabled and you an drag the cursor on the image and select an area for printing.
Page 652: Check Image With Roll Paper Preview
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.
Page 653: Adjust The Colors And Print
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the media set to the printer in Media Type. Note • 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.
Page 654: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Color)
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) You can adjust the colors while checking the adjustments in the preview. The following explanation is on the procedures for adjusting example image below. •...
Page 655: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Drag the slide bar in the direction of High in Yellow. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone. Note •...
Page 656 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • 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 Open the Main sheet.
Page 657 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low. In Highlight, drag the slide bar toward Light. In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light. Note •...
Page 658 Mac OS X Software > 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 659: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the screen.
Page 660: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images This prints a high-quality Adobe RGB16bit image taken with a high-end digital camera. Print Plug-In allows you to print high color gamut and high tone images, when the Adobe RGB16bit image data has been retouched in Photoshop, without compromising the level of tone in the image.
Page 661 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Main sheet. Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in. Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in. Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. If required, adjust the colors using color matching.
Page 662: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Prints images captured with a scanner or digital camera in monochrome with high quality. Provides stable monochrome photo images without color casts and minimizes the influences of the difference of the light source. Display the Main sheet.
Page 663 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Start the installer in the downloaded file to perform the installation. Important • Use version 1.1 or higher of Adobe CMM. Adobe CMM System Requirements The system requirements for Adobe CMM are as follows. •...
Page 664: Perform Black Point Compensation
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Perform Black Point Compensation Black point compensation that is equivalent to Photoshop can be performed using the following procedure.
Page 665: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the Black Point Compensation check box. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Important • In order to make the black point compensation settings effective, close down and restart Photoshop or Digital Photo Professional.
Page 666: Enlarge/Reduce And Print
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the ICC Conversion Options button to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Configure the Proof Options as needed. Note • The proof option is Simulate Paper Color. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box.
Page 667 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Page Setup sheet. Select the size of the media that you want to print in Paper Size. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. •...
Page 668: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Width Of Roll Paper
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper.
Page 669: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a specific size.
Page 670: Print With No Borders
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image.
Page 671: Customize Media Settings
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. Note •...
Page 672: Confirm Print History Details
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Apply Print History to an Image →P.655 • Store Print History to Print Preferences →P.656 • Delete Print History →P.658 • Export Print History from Print Preferences →P.660 •...
Page 673: Apply Print History To An Image
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the print history details in Settings, and click the OK button. Note • You can display the print history details by switching the sheets. Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image.
Page 674: Store Print History To Print Preferences
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Store Print History to Print Preferences You can store often-used print history to print preferences. Not only can you store the print history stored under a different name in print preferences, you can also find it with ease. Note •...
Page 675 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.
Page 676: Delete Print History
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.
Page 677 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. iPF6300 Delete Print History...
Page 678: Export Print History From Print Preferences
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.
Page 679: Import Print History To Print Preferences
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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.
Page 680 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Import button in the Print History Details dialog box. Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported.
Page 681: Delete Print History From Print Preferences
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. 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 preferen- ces.
Page 682 Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > 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. Delete Print History from Print Preferences iPF6300...
Page 683: Set Information To Print With Image
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. Note • When you use the borderless printing function to print, the information will not be printed. (See "Print with No Borders.") →P.652 •...
Page 684 Mac OS X 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. Set Information to Print with Image iPF6300...
Page 685: Printmonitor
Mac OS X Software > Printmonitor > Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................667 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ................. 668 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. •...
Page 686: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
Mac OS X Software > Printmonitor > Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job.
Page 687: 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 con- trol panel and printer driver.
Page 688: Operating Environment
Media Configuration Tool > Note • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Operating Environment You can use Media Configuration Tool in the following environments.
Page 689 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. iPF6300...
Page 690 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. Procedures for Installing iPF6300...
Page 691: 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 692 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 Uninstalling...
Page 693 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. Press the Continue button when another application is running. iPF6300 Procedures for Uninstalling...
Page 694: 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. Starting the Media Configuration Tool...
Page 695: 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 display- ing and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 696: Editing Media Type Information
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Refer to Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper/Feed Confirmed Paper for details on Add Custom Pa- →P.692 per. Link to Support Information button Opens imagePROGRAF Support Information. You can check information such as the latest information for the product and software version upgrade information.
Page 697: Adding Media Types
→P.692 tom 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 conditions.
Page 698 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files), and then click the Open button. Adding Media Types iPF6300...
Page 699 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Open dialog box are displayed under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check boxes of paper to add and click the OK button.
Page 700: Changing Media Names
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.690 Important •...
Page 701 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note •...
Page 702: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.690 Important •...
Page 703 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Page 704: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.690 Important •...
Page 705 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Note •...
Page 706: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.690 Important •...
Page 707 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Page 708: Updating Media Types
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Updating Media Types Clicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use this wizard to apply new information about print media in the printer and in the printer driver. The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows.
Page 709 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed. When the program has finished communicating with the printer, the screen moves to display Update Media Types - Confirm Update.
Page 710: 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 711: 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 " Editing Media Type Information ".
Page 712: 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 713 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Check that the printer on which you are updating the media information is displayed in Printer in the Update Me- dia Types - Select Printer dialog box and click the Next button. The Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box is displayed.
Page 714 > 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 715 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loa- ded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button to execute paper feed adjust- ment.
Page 716 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Configure the following settings as necessary, and then click the Next button. Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing. • Automatic Cut :Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. •...
Page 717 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter. For thick paper, hard paper, etc. do not use the cutter unit, and instead cut the roll paper using scissors, etc.
Page 718 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. 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.
Page 719 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Note • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. • 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.
Page 720 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 6: Confirm the settings dialog box is displayed. Configure the settings of the custom paper, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. Note •...
Page 721: Delete Custom Paper
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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 Paper, remove the loaded custom paper from the printer.
Page 722 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the custom paper you want to delete, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. Note •...
Page 723: Edit Custom Paper
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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. The Update Media Types - Select Printer dialog box is displayed.
Page 724 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper you want to export to media information file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. Specify the location to save the Custom Media Information File. A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved.
Page 725: Import Custom Media Information
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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.
Page 726 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > 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. The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button.
Page 727: 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 728 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > • If lines are warped or scratched, set the Head Height to be lower in the Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box. • If the amount of ink used is too much, wrinkles may appear and the ink may bleed in the printed material. Furthermore, if the amount of ink used is too little, color production may be poor and lines may become scratched.
Page 729: Handling Paper
Handling Paper > Handling Paper Paper Handling rolls Handling sheets Output Stacker iPF6300...
Page 730: Types Of 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 con- firmed paper) to the printer control panel and the printer driver.
Page 731 Handling Paper > Paper > 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. iPF6300 Types of Paper...
Page 732 Handling Paper > Paper > Updating paper information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the Media Configuration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Configuration Tool, see Media Configuration Tool (Windows) or Media Configuration Tool (Macintosh).
Page 733: 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 con- firmed paper) to the printer control panel and the printer driver.
Page 734 Handling Paper > Paper > Borderless Printing Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 →P.716 ( *1 →P.716 257.0 mm (10.12 in) JIS B4 Roll (257.0mm) 254.0 mm (10.00 in) 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) 203.2 mm (8.00 in) 8-in.
Page 735 Handling Paper > Paper > Paper Sizes Dimensions 18"x22" 457.2 × 558.8 mm (18.00 × 22.00 in) 14"x17" 355.6 × 431.8 mm (14.00 × 17.00 in) 12"x16" 304.8 × 406.4 mm (12.00 × 16.00 in) 10"x12" 254.0 × 304.8 mm (10.00 × 12.00 in) 10"x15"...
Page 736: Handling Rolls
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ........................718 Loading Rolls in the Printer ..........................722 Changing the Type of Paper ........................... 725 Specifying the Paper Length ........................... 727 Removing the Roll from the Printer ......................... 728 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder ......................
Page 737 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Using Rolls with a 2-inch Paper Core Using Rolls with a 3-inch Paper Core Attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder. Caution • Set the roll on a table or other flat surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury.
Page 738: Handling Rolls
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > 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. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular part (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder.
Page 739 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > 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. Important •...
Page 740: Loading Rolls In The Printer
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Hold- er Stopper touches the roll. Attach the appropriate Holder Stopper for the size of the paper core. Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer.
Page 741 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. Note • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press ▲...
Page 742 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Note • If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load rolls from the back of the printer. Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the roll until you hear the feed tone. Important •...
Page 743: Changing The Type Of Paper
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Note • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.712 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Note • Adjusting the printhead alignment with the type of paper to be used in printing may enhance printing quality.
Page 744 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > 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.
Page 745: Specifying The Paper Length
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. Note • The specified media type setting is updated in the following situations. • When using sheets, if you send a print job before loading a sheet, the media type setting is updated to match the type of paper specified by the print job.
Page 746: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Important • Once a roll has been advanced, do not pull the paper out by force. This will prevent further feeding, and the printer will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left.
Page 747 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Note •...
Page 748: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Note • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.722 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder.
Page 749: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Spread the tips (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment that protrude by the triangular label (a) of the Roll Holder as shown and remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment. • Spacer for Borderless Printing Remove the Spacer for Borderless Printing from the Roll Holder as shown.
Page 750: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press the Feed button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. Note • If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll will move about 1 mm (0.04 in). If you hold down ▲...
Page 751: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. You can prevent problems by adjusting the drying time after printing before the paper is cut.
Page 752 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") →P.213 Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 753: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X).") →P.491 Note •...
Page 754 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Auto Cut Paper Choose this option if you want to cut pages by Cut but- No Print (See Cut- pressing Cutter Unit buttons for manual cutting ton press- "Cutting ting after printing when Auto Cut >...
Page 755 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 756 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > 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. Press ▲...
Page 757 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Press the Feed button. iPF6300 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls...
Page 758: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems.
Page 759 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > • On The leading edge is cut off when you load a roll, and scraps are removed. The amount of paper cut from the leading edge varies depending on the type of paper. For more information, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.712 Follow these steps to change the Trim Edge First setting.
Page 760: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct. > On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel. This option reduces debris from cutting by printing black lines at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Page 761: Roll Holder Set
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-24 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. For borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) or A2 (420 mm) rolls, attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder.
Page 762: Installing The Roll Feed Unit
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws (a) on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit, and remove the screws. Holding the Carrying Handles (a) of the Roll Feed Unit, remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important •...
Page 763 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). iPF6300 Installing the Roll Feed Unit...
Page 764 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > 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. Installing the Roll Feed Unit iPF6300...
Page 765: Handling Sheets
Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ........................747 Removing Sheets ............................755 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot When printing on individual sheets, load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. However, for heavyweight paper such as POP board, load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot.
Page 766 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. When printing on heavyweight paper, select POP Board and load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (See "Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot .") →P.750 When printing on other types of paper, select the type of paper and load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot.
Page 767 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Insert the paper until it touches the far end of the tray lightly. Caution •...
Page 768 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button. •...
Page 769 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > If the message "Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer." is displayed, check the space behind the printer, pull up the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, and press the OK button. Note •...
Page 770 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6300...
Page 771 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > 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.
Page 772 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. When "Close top cover." is displayed, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The sheet is held between the Platen and Back Cover, and feeding begins.
Page 773: Removing Sheets
Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Press the OK button. Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. •...
Page 774 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot 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.
Page 775 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > 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. Press the OK button. Caution •...
Page 776: Output Stacker
Handling Paper > Output Stacker > Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions ..........................758 Using the Output Stacker ..........................759 Output Stacker Precautions Documents can be stored in the Output Stacker after printing from rolls. To use the Output Stacker, push down Basket Rod #1 (b) fully toward the front, keeping it even on the left and right so that Basket Rod #2 (a) is not slanted.
Page 777: Using The Output Stacker
Handling Paper > Output Stacker > Use the Output Stacker in the regular position (a). The stacker may also be used in the extended position (b) for some types of paper. 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.
Page 778 Handling Paper > Output Stacker > Important • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker, always use it in position (1). If you do not, printed documents may not be dropped into the Output Stacker, and the printed surface may become soiled. •...
Page 779 Handling Paper > Output Stacker > iPF6300 Using the Output Stacker...
Page 780: 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 781: Adjustment For High-Precision Printing
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustment for high-precision printing > Adjustment for high-precision printing Enhancing Printing Quality ..........................763 Enhancing Printing Quality With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper to be used can enhance printing quality when printing fine lines/text or photos.
Page 782 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustment for high-precision printing > Note • If standard adjustment does not enhance printing quality, next try supplemental adjustment, which may be helpful. Supplemental Adjustment Perform supplemental adjustment with the Printhead height set to Super Low. Important •...
Page 783: Adjusting The Printhead
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ........................... 765 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ............ 765 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ............767 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) ...............
Page 784 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Important • 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.
Page 785: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors (Head Posi. Adj.)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto(Standard), Auto(Advanced), or Auto(Expansion), and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
Page 786 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > 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.
Page 787: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images (Head Height)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Press the Back button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Register Setting, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
Page 788 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. Note • When Head Height is set to Automatic, the setting value selected for the previous print job is dis- played (to the right of Automatic ) once you select the type of paper currently supplied.
Page 789: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ..........................771 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) ..............771 Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) ..................... 772 Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) ....................774 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount (Adj.
Page 790: Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Note • Either A:High or B:Standard/Draft in the Adjust Length menu is applied, depending on printer driver set- tings at the time of printing. • If you have selected Easy Settings in the printer driver, follow these steps to confirm the Print Priority setting.
Page 791 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > • 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.712 Note • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper). (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority).") →P.771 •...
Page 792: Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > 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. Press ▲...
Page 793 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > 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.
Page 794: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > 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.
Page 795 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application. • A:High This setting is applied when Highest or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. •...
Page 796: Adjusting Color On The Trailing Edge Of Sheets
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select AdjustmentPrint or Change Settings, and then press the OK button. When you select AdjustmentPrint, a test pattern is printed for you to measure the scale and calculate the discrepan- cy.
Page 797 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > 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.
Page 798: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength (Vacuumstrngth)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > 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 •...
Page 799: Using Color Calibration For Color Adjustment
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Color adjustment Using Color Calibration for Color Adjustment ....................781 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment ................783 Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) ..............784 Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) ..............
Page 800 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > FneArt HW Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible Poster Semi-Gl Compatible Compatible Compatible SatinPhoto 190 Compatible Compatible Compatible Proofing Paper Compatible — Compatible GlossyPhoto 190 — Compatible Compatible GlossyPhoto 240 — Compatible Compatible SatinPhoto 240 —...
Page 801: Printing In Ideal Colors For Light In The Viewing Environment
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Items to Prepare Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches (254 mm) wide Sheets One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (vertical, 8.5×11 inches) Execute color calibration as follows. Load the paper.
Page 802: Selecting Color Tones On Charts Before Printing (Windows)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > For instructions on selecting color tones on Chart before printing, refer to the following topic: • Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) →P.784 • Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) →P.789 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.
Page 803 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Premium Glossy Paper 200 ). Important • Ambient light matching may not be available, depending on the type of paper used. For more infor- mation, see the Paper Reference Guide.(See "...
Page 804 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • 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.
Page 805 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click 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. Click Print Chart.
Page 806 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical im- ages have the best overall color tone.
Page 807: Selecting Color Tones On Charts Before Printing (Mac Os X)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) Print Chart, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Page 808 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click 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. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 809 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Note • To specify monitor matching, select Monitor Matching in Matching Method. In this case, select the same color space as when the file was opened in Color Space and the monitor color tempera- ture in...
Page 810 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Confirm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. Check the settings and click Print.
Page 811: Printing In Colors Matching The Measured Ambient Light (Windows)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical im- ages have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall.
Page 812 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.205 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Premium Glossy Paper 200 ).
Page 813 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click 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. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 814 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Note • To specify monitor matching, select Monitor Matching in Matching Method. In this case, select the same color space as when the file was opened in Color Space and the monitor color tempera- ture in...
Page 815: Printing In Colors Matching The Measured Ambient Light (Mac Os X)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching sheet, also select Illuminance. Note • If you will print repeatedly using the settings values you set this one time, we recommend completing the settings by accessing the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu.(See "...
Page 816 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Make sure the Main panel is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Premium Glossy Paper 200 ). Important • Ambient light matching may not be available, depending on the type of paper used. For more infor- mation, see the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 817 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • 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.
Page 818 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select By entering values directly in Setting Method. Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching panel, also select Illuminance.
Page 819: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > 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 match- ing." Using this mode requires adjustment or configuration of the settings of your monitor, the source application, the file for printing, and the printer driver.
Page 820: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Windows)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Monitor Matching The sequence in monitor matching is as follows. Calibrate the printer. Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individu- al variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environments. (See "Using Color Calibration for Color Adjustment.") →P.781 Calibrate the monitor.
Page 821 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Premium Glossy Paper 200 ). Important • Ambient light matching may not be available, depending on the type of paper used. For more infor- mation, see the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 822 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • 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.
Page 823: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Mac Os X)
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) By calibrating your monitor and configuring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important •...
Page 824 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click 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. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 825 Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Matching Method, select Monitor Matching. Color Space, select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor.
Page 826: Printer Parts
Printer Parts > Printer Parts Printer parts Control Panel Optional accessories Printer Specifications iPF6300...
Page 827: Printer Parts Front
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Printer parts Front ................................809 Back ................................810 Top Cover (Inside) ............................811 Paper Feed Slots ............................. 812 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover ........................813 Carriage ................................814 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ........................... 814 Vents ................................
Page 828: Back
Printer Parts > Printer parts > f. 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.812 h.
Page 829: Top Cover (Inside)
Printer Parts > Printer parts > 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. Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead.
Page 830: Paper Feed Slots
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Paper Feed Slots a. Tray Extension When loading a sheet manually, open this tray after opening the Paper Tray Cover. b. Width Guide When loading a sheet, move the guide to match the paper size. c.
Page 831: Inside The Roll Feed Unit Cover
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover a. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. iPF6300 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover...
Page 832: Carriage
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c.
Page 833 Printer Parts > Printer parts > a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. c.
Page 834: Vents
Printer Parts > Printer parts > 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 Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. •...
Page 835: Control Panel
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Control Panel Control Panel ..............................817 Turning the Printer On and Off ........................819 Control Panel Display ............................821 How to View Instructions with Navigate ......................825 Printer Menu Operations ..........................827 Menu Operations ............................. 828 Menu Structure ..............................
Page 836 Printer Parts > Control Panel > 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. • ▲ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value.
Page 837: 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 838 Printer Parts > Control Panel > • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. • The Printhead is not installed see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.911 • An Ink Tank is not installed see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.900 •...
Page 839: Control Panel Display
Printer Parts > Control Panel > If the Data Lamp is flashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is finished. 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. Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed.
Page 840 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Ink tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to ink. Pressing the OK button when this tab is highlighted will display the Ink Menu. • Top line displayed The ink icon is highlighted. Middle line displayed •...
Page 841: Mode Transition
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed after the cur- rent job.
Page 842 Printer Parts > Control Panel > The printer mode is indicated as follows. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed or when a roll can be manually advanced by pressing the Feed button.
Page 843: How To View Instructions With Navigate
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Mode transition during error display is as follows. If multiple errors occur, tabs related to errors other than the error currently shown flash. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to access other tabs and check those errors. If multiple errors occur that are related to the Job tab and Settings/Adj. tab, each error message is displayed for 4 seconds on each tab before another message is shown.
Page 844 Printer Parts > Control Panel > ･ Example: Loading sheets How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF6300...
Page 845: Printer Menu Operations
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified into menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu items only available during printing. • Menu operations when no print job is in progress →P.827 •...
Page 846: Menu Operations
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see "Menu Settings." →P.838 • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) Note •...
Page 847 Printer Parts > Control Panel > • 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. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu.
Page 848: Menu Structure
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. Note •...
Page 849 Printer Parts > Control Panel > First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Chg. Paper Type Manual Paper (The type of paper is displayed here.) ( *1 →P.832 ( *1 →P.832 Chg. Paper Size Manual PaperSize (The size of paper is displayed here.) ( *2 →P.832 Roll Length ( *3 →P.832...
Page 850 Printer Parts > Control Panel > First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Paper Details (The type of paper is dis- NearEnd Sht Mrgn played here.) 20mm ( *1 →P.832 Bordless Margin Automatic Fixed Manual Feed Front Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off *...
Page 851 Printer Parts > Control Panel > First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Job Log (Choose from infor- Temp./Humidity mation about the lat- Adjustment req. est three print jobs.) Print Job Log Pause Print Off * Set./Adj. Menu Second Lev- First Level Third Level...
Page 852 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Second Lev- First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Maintenance Repl. maint cart Head Info Printhead L Printhead R Clean Platen Interface EOP Timer 10 sec. Setup ( *5 30 sec.
Page 853 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Second Lev- First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Interface TCP/IP IPv6 DNS Set- DNS Domain Name Setup ( *5 tings ( *7 →P.837 →P.837 ( *8 →P.837 NetWare NetWare ( *5 Off *...
Page 854 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Second Lev- First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level System Set- Date & Time Date yyyy/mm/dd ( *11 →P.837 ( *5 Time hh:mm →P.837 Date Format yyyy/mm/dd * ( *5 dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy →P.837...
Page 855 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Second Lev- First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level System Set- Paper Size Roll Selec- 10in. (254mm) * Basis tion 2 JIS B4 (257mm) Keep Paper Off * Size TrimEdge Automatic Reload...
Page 856: Menu Settings
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. For instructions on selecting menu items, see "Menu Operations." →P.828 For details on menu levels and values, see "Menu Structure." →P.830 Paper Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Load Paper Select either manually loaded sheets or rolls and load the pa- per.
Page 857: Ink Menu
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of pa- Vac- Specify the level of suction that holds paper against the Plat- per is displayed uumStrngth en. (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (Vac- here.) uumStrngth).") →P.780 ( *1...
Page 858: Job Menu
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 859: Set./Adj. Menu
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Set./Adj. Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Test Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Print Status Print Print information about the printer. Interface Print Print interface settings information. Paper Details Print the paper settings as specified in Paper Details. Print Job Log Print a record of print jobs, including the paper type and size, amount of ink consumed, and so on.
Page 860 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Feed Adj. Auto(OtherPaper) The printer prints and reads a test pattern for auto- Printer Priori- Quali- matic adjustment of the feed amount. Note that this function takes more time and consumes more ink than Auto(GenuinePpr).
Page 861 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Setting Item Description, Instructions Main- Replace P.head When replacing the Printhead, choose Yes and fol- low the instructions on the screen. (See "Replacing nance the Printhead.") →P.911 Not displayed during a warning message that the re- maining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low.
Page 862 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Setting Item Description, Instructions Inter- TCP/ IPv6 Pri. DNS Specify the DNS server address. face Set- SrvAddr Setup tings Sec. DNS SrvAddr DNS Host Name Specify the DNS host name. DNS Domain Specify the DNS domain name. Name Net- NetWare...
Page 863 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Setting Item Description, Instructions System Detect Mismatch Specify printing behavior if the type and size of pa- Setup per specified in the printer menu does not match the type and size in the printer driver. Choose Pause to have printing paused under these circumstances.
Page 864 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Setting Item Description, Instructions System Nozzle Check In Frequency, specify the timing for automatic Setup 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.
Page 865: 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 depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 866: Status Print
*1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. 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.
Page 867 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. 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...
Page 868 Printer Parts > Control Panel > System Setup Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding warnings and errors. Sleep Timer Buzzer Contrast Adj. Date Format Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Paper-related settings.
Page 869: Printing Interface Setting Reports
Printer Parts > Control Panel > Maintenance Cartridge ca- pacity (%) PC, C, MBK, Y, M, PM, R, G, Ink levels. B, PGY, GY, BK The remaining ink is dis- played in a five-level scale. System Info Indicates the total amount of RAM.
Page 870 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 871 Printer Parts > Control Panel > TCP/IPv4 IPv4 settings values. Use Zeroconf Function IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name...
Page 872 Printer Parts > Control Panel > TCP/ Use a stateless ad- IPv6 settings Stateless Address IPv6 dress values. Prefix Length 5 Stateless Address Prefix Length 6 Use a link-local Ad- Link-Local Ad- dress dress Prefix Length Use a manual address IP Address Prefix Length Default Router...
Page 873: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Printer Parts > Control Panel > NetWare NDS PServer NetWare settings Context Name values. Print Server Name Print Server Password Polling Inter- NPrinter Print Server Name Printer Num- AppleTalk Phase Type AppleTalk settings values. Name Network Number Zone Network Physical Interface Network interface Interface settings values.
Page 874 Printer Parts > Control Panel > When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. ･ Example: Ink tank replacement Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF6300...
Page 875 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Note • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the cur- rent screen. 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.
Page 876: Optional Accessories
Printer Parts > Optional accessories > Optional accessories Stand ................................858 Stand The following Stand can be used with the printer. • Printer Stand ST-25 Caution • 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.
Page 877: Printer Specifications
Printer Parts > Printer Specifications > Printer Specifications Specifications ..............................859 Print Area ................................ 862 Specifications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100–120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220–240...
Page 878 Printer Parts > Printer Specifications > *3: Normally, you will need to ensure an unobstructed space of 800 mm (31.5 in) in front of the printer, 300 mm (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.
Page 879 Printer Parts > Printer Specifications > Ink Tank R Ink Tank ( Red Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-105R (user-replacea- ble) G Ink Tank ( Green Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-105G (user-replacea- ble) B Ink Tank ( Blue Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-105B (user-replacea- ble) PGY Ink Tank ( Photo...
Page 880: Print Area
Printer Parts > Printer Specifications > Paper Size Rolls 8-in. Roll (203.2mm), 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), JIS B4 Roll (257.0mm), ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm), 300mm Roll (300.0mm), A3+ Roll (329.0mm), 14-in. Roll (355.6mm), 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm), 17-in. Roll (431.8mm), JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.0mm), ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm), 24-in.
Page 881 Printer Parts > Printer Specifications > Printable Area Recommended Print Area Bottom Top Edge Bottom Edge Sides Top Edge Sides Edge Sheets 20 mm (0.79 23 mm (0.91 5 mm (0.20 Front Pa- 3 mm (0.12 23 mm (0.91 3 mm (0.12 per Feed Slot Rolls...
Page 882 Printer Parts > Printer Specifications > Rolls • Printable Area A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.712 •...
Page 883: Network Setting
Network Setting > Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Mac OS X) iPF6300...
Page 884: Network Environment
Network Setting > Network Setting > Network Setting Network Environment ............................866 Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ....................... 869 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ............... 869 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............871 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings ......................
Page 885 Network Setting > Network Setting > • Windows 7 • Windows Vista x64 • Windows Server 2008 x64 • Windows 7 x64 • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later Note • When using IPv6, you must specify IPv6 on the Control Panel or in RemoteUI. For instructions, see or see "Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Net- "Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings."...
Page 886 Network Setting > Network Setting > • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour (Zeroconf) functions. Note •...
Page 887: Configuring The Ip Address On The Printer
Network Setting > Network Setting > 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. Configuring the IP Address on the Printer You must configure the printer's IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network.
Page 888 Network Setting > Network Setting > Press the OK button. 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. Press ▲...
Page 889: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
Network Setting > Network Setting > Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to configure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC ad- dress on the Control Panel.
Page 890: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings
Network Setting > Network Setting > Note • The subnet mask and default gateway are set to 0.0.0.0. Use RemoteUI to change the subnet mask and de- fault gateway to match your network settings. For details on RemoteUI, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.872 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must configure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel.
Page 891: Configuring The Printer's Tcp/Ip Network Settings
Network Setting > Network Setting > Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ For details on configuring printer settings for networks, refer to the following topics. • Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings →P.873 • Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings →P.891 • Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings →P.881 •...
Page 892 -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last charac- ter. Multicast DNS Serv- Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 charac- Canon iPFxxxx ice Name ters) (xxxxxx) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used.
Page 893 Network Setting > Network Setting > Note • If you specify to configure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, there must be a server that sup- ports such protocol running in the network. • If you specify to configure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the IP address obtained by this method is used first.
Page 894: Specifying Printer-Related Information
Network Setting > Network Setting > Item Details Default Setting DNS Host Name Specify the printer host name, up to 63 characters (1– NB-18GBip6xxxxxx 63 characters). Use single-byte letters, numbers, and - (hyphens). Do not use numbers or - for the first charac- ter or - for the last character.
Page 895: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
Network Setting > Network Setting > Item Details Default Setting Location Enter the location where the device is installed. blank (0–32 characters) Administrator Enter the administrator's name. blank (0–32 characters) Phone Enter the administrator's contact information. blank (0–32 characters) Comments(E-mail) Enter any comments regarding the administrator.
Page 896: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur
Network Setting > Network Setting > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the Ethernet Driver menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Comm.Mode, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 897: Initializing The Network Settings
Network Setting > Network Setting > Use imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) to set up email recipients and message timing. Besides being informed of finished print jobs or errors, you can also complete settings for email notification when service is needed or it is time to replace consumables.
Page 898: Network Setting (Windows)
Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Network Setting (Windows) Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ...................... 880 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings ..................881 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ....................... 882 Specifying NetWare Print Services ......................... 886 Specifying NetWare Protocols ......................... 888 Configuring NetWare Network Settings ......................
Page 899: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings
Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to configure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page.
Page 900: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type
Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Default Item Details Setting NDS PSer- Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server. — (0–32 characters) Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server. —...
Page 901 Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Click the NetWare tab and select the frame type in the NetWare Frame Type list. iPF6300 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type...
Page 902 Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. Important • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using Remo- teUI.
Page 903 Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > 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 ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 904: Specifying Netware Print Services
Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values. • To cancel this process, press the Back button. 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.
Page 905 Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Enter a desired name in Print Server Name. To use an existing print server, click the button at right and choose the name from the list. Enter a desired printer name in Name. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type.
Page 906: Specifying Netware Protocols
Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Specify the printer type. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type. To use remote printer mode, set Printer Type to Parallel and Position to Manual Load. Press the Esc key. After the confirmation message is displayed, choose Yes and press the Enter key.
Page 907: Configuring Netware Network Settings
Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > In Print Application, click the print service to be used. Note • Only one print service selected here will be enabled. Multiple print services are not available at the same time. For packet signature, click If Requested by Server in Packet Signature. Complete the following settings based on the selected service.
Page 908 Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Important • To configure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as Administrator ac- count. We recommend that your network administrator configure the network settings. Specify the Ethernet frame type for communication between the printer and computers. For instructions, see "Specifying the Printer's Frame Type."...
Page 909: Network Setting (Mac Os X)
If you will use AppleTalk, choose Phase 2. If you will not use AppleTalk, choose Disabled. Name Specify the object name used by AppleTalk (in up to 31 single-byte or 15 double- Canon (*1) byte characters). NB-18GB However, do not use the following single-byte characters: @, *, :, and =.
Page 910: Configuring The Destination For Appletalk Networks
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 911 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Press the Menu button. If you have changed any settings, a confirmation message is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 6. This will activate the values you have entered. Note •...
Page 912: Configuring The Destination In Tcp/Ip Networks
• 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.869 Configuring the Destination (Mac OS X) Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF6300...
Page 913 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Click Next. Click Registering IP Address. Select the model and type and then enter the IP address before clicking the Next button. iPF6300 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks...
Page 914: 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.872 Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network...
Page 915 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Click Next. Select the printer to register and click Next. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. iPF6300 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network...
Page 916 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Click Finish. Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network iPF6300...
Page 917: Maintenance
Maintenance > Maintenance Ink Tanks Printheads Maintenance Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Other Maintenance iPF6300...
Page 918: Ink Tanks
Maintenance > Ink Tanks > Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................. 900 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................900 Checking Ink Tank Levels ..........................907 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........................908 Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks, make sure the following Ink Tank serial numbers are printed on the label. •...
Page 919 Maintenance > Ink Tanks > Caution • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement.
Page 920 Maintenance > Ink Tanks > Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 921 Maintenance > Ink Tanks > 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 922 Maintenance > Ink Tanks > Caution • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note •...
Page 923 Maintenance > Ink Tanks > Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Caution • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. Important •...
Page 924 Maintenance > 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 925: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Maintenance > Ink Tanks > Close the Ink Tank Cover. Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( Note •...
Page 926: When To Replace Ink Tanks
Maintenance > Ink Tanks > When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace ink tanks in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message Lamp is lit and "Not much ink is left." is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank.
Page 927: Printheads
Maintenance > Printheads > Printheads Printhead ................................. 909 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................... 909 Cleaning the Printhead ............................ 910 Replacing the Printhead ..........................911 Printhead • Printhead PF-05 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.911 Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test...
Page 928: Cleaning The Printhead
Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer. Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.
Page 929: Replacing The Printhead
• If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Page 930 > • 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 931 Maintenance > 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.
Page 932 Maintenance > Printheads > If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. •...
Page 933 Maintenance > Printheads > Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. iPF6300 Replacing the Printhead...
Page 934 Maintenance > Printheads > Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c).
Page 935 Maintenance > Printheads > Important • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps. • The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles. We recommend removing Protective Part (b) as you hold it over the Printhead package or safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surrounding area.
Page 936 Maintenance > Printheads > Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 11 minutes for ink to fill the system. Important • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink. Note •...
Page 937: Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge > Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................ 919 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ......................919 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................925 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ....................926 Maintenance Cartridge • Maintenance Cartridge MC-16 Note •...
Page 938 Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge > 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 Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Main- tenance Cartridge replacement.
Page 939 Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge > Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Remove the Ejection Guide. Pull out the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a). Holding the cartridge by the handles (b) on both sides, keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Caution •...
Page 940 Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge > 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. Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6300...
Page 941 Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge > 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. iPF6300 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
Page 942 Note • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance cartridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 943: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge > Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes.
Page 944: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge > Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge as needed.
Page 945: Cleaning The Printer
Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer > Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ........................... 927 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................927 Cleaning the Paper Retainer ........................... 930 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior.
Page 946 Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer > • After borderless printing • After printing on small paper • After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting debris • If you have replaced the roll • After printing on paper that generates a lot of paper dust •...
Page 947 Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer > If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note •...
Page 948: Cleaning The Paper Retainer
Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer > Caution • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into con- tact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock. Important •...
Page 949 Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer > Important • During cleaning, use paper that does not generate much cutting dust, such as Plain Paper. It may affect print- ing quality if you use film or other media that are more likely to generate debris when cut, or that have a surface finish that may come off.
Page 950: 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 Mainte- nance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity.
Page 951 • If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." 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 952 Maintenance > Other Maintenance > Put the ink tanks in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Close all ink tank lock levers, and then close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes.
Page 953 Maintenance > Other Maintenance > Important • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again.
Page 954 Maintenance > Other Maintenance > Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. Close the Top Cover. 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.
Page 955: Updating The Firmware
The firmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 956: 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 957: Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting > Frequently Asked Questions > Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions ........................... 939 Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the roll? Control Panel and in the printer driver.
Page 958 Troubleshooting > Frequently Asked Questions > Question Answer How do I print without By specifying to rotate originals 90 degrees in the printer driver, you can print at A4 size to wasting all the blank fill the width of A3 paper. ⇒"...
Page 959: Problems Regarding Paper
Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ....................941 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper .......................... 942 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ....................... 946 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ..................949 Cannot load sheets ............................
Page 960: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > Open the Top Cover. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Back Cover. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Page 961 Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > Press the OK button. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 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.
Page 962 Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Page 963 Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > 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.941 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Page 964: Clearing A Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually
Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > 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.
Page 965 Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Page 966 Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > 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.941 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Page 967: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > Press the OK button. Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Paper is jammed by the paper feed slot. Remove the jammed paper.
Page 968: Depression On The Leading Edge Is Left
Troubleshooting > Problems Regarding Paper > Cause Corrective Action In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is Specify Yes in Auto Cut in the printer driver. specified in Auto Cut. In the Control Panel menu, Cutting Mode is set to If the Cutting Mode is Eject, press the Cut button to cut Eject or Manual.
Page 969: Printing Does Not Start
Troubleshooting > Printing does not start > Printing does not start The Data Reception Lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..............951 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ................. 951 Ink Filling.. is displayed ........................... 951 The display screen indicates Agitating ......................
Page 970: The Display Screen Indicates Agitating
Troubleshooting > Printing does not start > The display screen indicates Agitating Cause Corrective Action Ink agitation is in pro- 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.) The display screen indicates Agitating iPF6300...
Page 971: 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. iPF6300 An error message is shown on the Display Screen...
Page 972: Problems With The Printing Quality
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..............................954 Paper rubs against the printhead ........................955 The edges of the paper are dirty ........................956 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................956 The back side of the paper is dirty ........................
Page 973: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Cause Corrective Action Printing may be faint if Print (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Print- Quality in Advanced Settings in ing.") →P.51 the printer driver is set to Stand- ard or Draft.
Page 974: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > 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.927 small paper.
Page 975: The Back Side Of The Paper Is Dirty
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Cause Corrective Action You are using a paper that When paper that does not dry easily is used for printing, it may curl during printing does not dry easily. and touch the Output Tray. In this case, in the Control Panel menu, set Scan Wait Time to an option other than Off.
Page 976: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Cause Corrective Action Colors have not been adjusted on the computer or monitor. Refer to the computer and monitor documenta- tion to adjust the colors. Adjust the settings of the color management soft- ware, referring to the software documentation as needed.
Page 977: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Cause Corrective Action The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →P.765 The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.909 Streaks may occur if you set the...
Page 978: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Cause Corrective Action The Printhead is out of alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →P.765 Allowing printed documents to dry on To avoid uneven colors, we recommend drying each sheet separately. top of each other may cause uneven colors.
Page 979: Setting The Blue Switch On The Platen
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen If printed documents exhibit the following symptoms, adjust the setting of the blue Switch on the Platen. • Image edges are blurred • Image edges are affected by white banding Important •...
Page 980 Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for print- ing.
Page 981: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Close the Top Cover. The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjust- Adjust the feed amount. ment. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") →P.771 The type of paper specified in the printer Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
Page 982: Documents Are Printed In Monochrome
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Documents are printed in monochrome Cause Corrective Action In the Advanced Settings of the printer driv- In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, specify Color in Col- er, Monochrome or Monochrome (Photo), is or Mode and try printing again.
Page 983: Lines Or Colors Are Misaligned
Troubleshooting > Problems with the printing quality > Lines or colors are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead is not being aligned Adjust the Printhead alignment. correctly. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →P.765 (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →P.767 When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo...
Page 984: Cannot Print Over A Network
Troubleshooting > Cannot print over a network > Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ...................... 966 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ........................ 966 Cannot print over a NetWare network ......................967 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks ................... 967 Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action...
Page 985: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network
Troubleshooting > Cannot print over a network > Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer's NetWare set- Make sure the printer's NetWare settings are configured correctly. In particular, make tings are not configured sure a valid frame type is selected. correctly.
Page 986: 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 Driv- er Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
Page 987 Troubleshooting > Installation problems > Select imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and then click the Change/Remove button. Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (image- PROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard.
Page 988: Other Problems
"Agitating" is displayed on the control panel. • After the printer is turned on • After data transmission • After ink tank replacement In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. The printer does not go on iPF6300...
Page 989: Messages Advising To Check The Maintenance Cartridge Are Not Cleared
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 990 Troubleshooting > Other problems > Releasing ink level detection On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection.
Page 991 Troubleshooting > Other problems > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ▶ button. Check the message and press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen.
Page 992 Troubleshooting > Other problems > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released. Ink Level Detection iPF6300...
Page 993: 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 994: Error Messages
Error Message > Error Messages > Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch................. 993 Blue platen switch is dirty..........................993 Borderless printng not possible........................987 Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor................... 1000 Cannot adjust paper feed.
Page 995 Error Message > Error Messages > Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder..................988 Roll printing is selected, but manual paper is loaded..................982 Roll printing is selected..........................982 The paper is too small............................. 979 The paper is too small.
Page 996: Messages Regarding Paper
Error Message > Messages regarding paper > Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch .............................. 978 MediaType Mismatch ............................979 The paper is too small............................. 979 The paper is too small............................ 980 PaprWidth Mismatch ............................980 Paper size not detected........................... 981 Insufficient paper for job ..........................
Page 997: Mediatype Mismatch
Error Message > Messages regarding paper > MediaType Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Follow these steps to ensure the paper type matches on the printer and in Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of the printer driver.
Page 998: The Paper Is Too Small
Error Message > Messages regarding paper > Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel You can continue to print, but note that this error may cause problems menu is set to Warning, paper smaller than in the printing results. the size specified in the printer driver is loa- ded.
Page 999: Paper Size Not Detected
Error Message > Messages regarding paper > Paper size not detected. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. Follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Press the OK button. 2. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it paral- lel to the right Paper Alignment Line.
Page 1000: This Paper Cannot Be Used
Error Message > Messages regarding paper > Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left Either change the printer driver Pa- when ManageRemainRoll in the Control Panel menu is On. per Source setting or replace the pa- per with paper long enough for the print job, and then try printing again.
Page 1001: The Roll Is Empty
(See "Removing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.743 (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.744 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 Unit is Press the Stop button and stop printing.

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