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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF750 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    L a r g e F o r m a t Pr int er User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction How to use th�s manual ..................1 About Th�s User Manual ......................1 Search�ng Top�cs .........................3 HTML Vers�on of the Manual for Pr�nt�ng ..................5 Printer Parts Pr�nter parts ....................13 Front ............................13 S�de ............................15 Top Cover (Ins�de) ........................16 Roll Cover (Ins�de) ........................17 Carr�age .............................17...
  • Page 4 Contents Pr�nt�ng �n Mac OS X .........................84 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (W�ndows) ..............86 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (Mac OS X) ..............88 Cancel�ng pr�nt jobs ..................90 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from the Control Panel ................90 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from W�ndows ..................91 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from Mac OS X ..................92...
  • Page 5 F�ne-Tun�ng Colors of Photos and Images (W�ndows) ............181 F�ne-Tun�ng Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ............184 G�v�ng Pr�or�ty to Part�cular Graph�c Elements and Colors for Pr�nt�ng ........187 Choos�ng the Document Type and Pr�nt�ng Cond�t�ons (W�ndows) .........190 Choos�ng the Document Type and Pr�nt�ng Cond�t�ons (Mac OS X) ........192 Choos�ng Paper for Pr�nt�ng ................194...
  • Page 6 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns ......307 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (W�ndows) ..308 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (Mac OS X) ..310 Check�ng Images Before Pr�nt�ng ..............313 Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng ..............313...

  • Page 7: Windows Software

    Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng (W�ndows) ..........342 Us�ng Favor�tes (W�ndows) .....................344 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from Appl�cat�ons (W�ndows) ........346 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from the Operat�ng System Menu (W�ndows) ..348 Ma�n Sheet (W�ndows) ......................350 Paper Informat�on on Pr�nter D�alog Box (W�ndows) ...............353 Paper Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (W�ndows) ..............354...

  • Page 8: Free Layout

    Zoom D�alog Box ........................398 Format D�alog Box ........................399 Lay�ng out a Mult�ple-F�le Document on One Page ..............401 Lay�ng out a Document Created w�th Mult�ple Appl�cat�on Programs on One Page ....404 Select�ng an Object .........................407 Chang�ng the Object S�ze ......................408 Mov�ng an Object ........................409 Rotat�ng an Object ........................409...

  • Page 9: Mac Os X Software

    Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Ink ....................442 Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Paper ....................443 Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ............444 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager ..........445 Automat�cally Acqu�r�ng Pr�nt Job Logs at Regular Intervals ...........446 Cancel�ng Regular Pr�nt Job Log Acqu�s�t�on ................446...
  • Page 10 Zoom D�alog Box ........................524 Format D�alog Box ........................525 Lay�ng out a Mult�ple-F�le Document on One Page ..............526 Lay�ng out a Document Created w�th Mult�ple Appl�cat�on Programs on One Page ....526 Select�ng an Object .........................527 Chang�ng the Object S�ze ......................528 Mov�ng an Object ........................529 Rotat�ng an Object ........................529...
  • Page 11 Color Sett�ngs Panel ........................551 Dr�ver Match�ng Mode ......................552 ICC Match�ng Mode .........................553 ColorSync ..........................554 Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER (Mac OS X) ..555 Pr�ntmon�tor ....................557 The Features of �magePROGRAF Pr�ntmon�tor ..............557 Job Management Us�ng �magePROGRAF Pr�ntmon�tor ............558 Network Setting Network Sett�ng ....................560...
  • Page 12 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjust�ng the Pr�nthead .................603 Adjust�ng the Pr�nthead ......................603 Automat�c Adjustment to Stra�ghten L�nes and Colors (Head Pos�. Adj.) ........604 Manual Adjustment to Stra�ghten L�nes and Colors (Head Pos�. Adj.) ........606 Adjust�ng L�ne M�sal�gnment (Head Inc. Adj.) ................608 Troubleshoot�ng Paper Abras�on and Blurry Images (Head He�ght) ........
  • Page 13 Roll Paper �s Cont�nuously Ejected ..................666 Pr�nt�ng does not start ...................667 The Data Recept�on Lamp on the Control Panel does not l�ght up .........667 The pr�nter does not respond even �f pr�nt jobs are sent ............667 Ink F�ll�ng.. �s d�splayed ......................667 The d�splay screen �nd�cates Ag�tat�ng ..................667...
  • Page 14 Pr�nted colors of l�nes are �naccurate dur�ng HP-GL/2 pr�nt�ng ..........682 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified .............683 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified ....683 HP-GL/2 pr�nt�ng takes a long t�me ..................683 Replott�ng w�th HP-GL/2 jobs �s not poss�ble.
  • Page 15 Messages regard�ng HP-GL/2 ..............710 Th�s type of paper �s not compat�ble w�th HP-GL/2..............710 GL2: Wxxxx The memory �s full. (xxxx �s 0501, 0903, or 0904) ..........710 GL2: W0502 The parameter �s out of range................710 GL2: W0504 Th�s command �s not supported.................710 Other Messages ...................
  • Page 16 Contents x�v Contents...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    • Button names and user interface elements Key and button names on the control panel and user interface elements in software (such as menus and buttons) are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Control panel buttons Example: Press the OK button.
  • Page 18 • Figures and software screens • Figures in this User Manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer in some cases. • Screens depicted in this User Manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates.

  • Page 19: Searching Topics

    How to use this manual Searching Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term.
  • Page 20 How to use this manual Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button. 4 Introduction...

  • Page 21: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing

    HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workow as an example.
  • Page 22 How to use this manual Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 6 Introduction...
  • Page 23 Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print.
  • Page 24 How to use this manual Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 8 Introduction...
  • Page 25 How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Introduction 9...

  • Page 26: Printing Selected Topics

    Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. 10 Introduction...
  • Page 27 • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).
  • Page 28 How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction...

  • Page 29: Printer Parts

    Paper Feed Slot When loading paper, insert it here. c. Roll Ledge When loading rolls, rest the Roll Holder here before loading it in the Roll Holder Slot. d. Release Lever When releasing the Paper Retainer, push this lever back.

  • Page 30: Stand

    Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. n. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.16) o. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size.

  • Page 31: S�De

    Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. c. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port.

  • Page 32: Top Cover (Ins�De)

    For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams.

  • Page 33: Roll Cover (Ins�De)

    Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.

  • Page 34: Ink Tank Cover (Ins�De)

    Ink Set Label An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure a “J” is printed on the label. (→P.622) c.

  • Page 35: Stand

    Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. c. Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters. Moving the printer while casters are locked may scratch the casters or the oor. d. Adjustable Stopper Pull out when using the output stacker in the extended position.

  • Page 36: Control Panel

    Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off.

  • Page 37: Control Panel

    Pressing this button when rolls are loaded enables you to reposition the paper. (→P.125) m.Cut button Pressing this button when rolls are loaded cuts the paper, if you have specied Automatic or Eject in Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu. (→P.129) n.

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off.
  • Page 39 Pressing this button when rolls are loaded enables you to reposition the paper. (→P.125) m.Cut button Pressing this button when rolls are loaded cuts the paper, if you have specied Automatic or Eject in Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu. (→P.129) n.

  • Page 40: Turning The Printer On And Off

    Important • Starting the printer when it is connected via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off may cause the computer to start up at the same time. To prevent this, disconnect the USB cable before starting the printer. Connecting the printer to the computer via a USB hub may solve this issue.

  • Page 41: Turning The Printer Off

    If the Message Lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (See "Error Messages.") If the Data Lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished.

  • Page 42: Control Panel Display

    Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◄ or ► button to access other tabs.

  • Page 43: Printer Status And Modes

    Control Panel Printer status and modes Printer status is classied according to the following ve modes. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed.

  • Page 44: Mode Transition

    If multiple errors occur, tabs related to errors other than the error currently shown ash. 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 45: How To View Instructions With Navigate

    Control Panel How to View Instructions With Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. Press the Navigate button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu.

  • Page 46: Printer Menu Operations

    Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classied 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.30) •...

  • Page 47: Menu Operations During Printing

    Control Panel Menu operations during printing To display menus during printing, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel, and then press the OK button. Other menus are available after printing is nished. Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus.

  • Page 48: Menu Operations

    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.49) • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) Note •...

  • Page 49: Accessing Menus

    • 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.

  • Page 50: Specifying Menu Items

    After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Note • If a conrmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers.

  • Page 51: Menu Structure

    Control Panel Menu Structure The menu structure is organized by tabs, as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk are the defaults. • Paper Menu (→P.35) • Ink Menu (→P.37) • Job Menu (→P.38) • Set./Adj. Menu (→P.39) For instructions on menu operations, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu items, see “Menu Settings”.
  • Page 52 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic CutDustReduct. VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest Scan Wait Time 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Roll DryingTime 30 sec.

  • Page 53: Ink Menu

    *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Conguration Tool.

  • Page 54: Job Menu

    Job Menu First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status CANCELED Print Start Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Print End Time...
  • Page 55 Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Test Print Nozzle Check Status Print Interface Print GL2 Set Print Paper Details Print Job Menu Map Color Palette Adjust Head Posi.
  • Page 56 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level B:Standard/ Draft Adj. Fine Feed (*2) Mainte- Head Head nance Cleaning Cleaning Head Cleaning Nozzle Check Replace P.head Repl. maint cart Head Info...
  • Page 57 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Input 600dpi * Resolution 300dpi Print Off * (Economy) Paper Paper Automatic Manager Source Roll Paper Cut Sheet Margin (Standard) Conserve Off *...
  • Page 58 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Palette B (Select (Indicates (Specify the pen Width, the values number) Color, of Width, and Line Color, Attributes) and Line Attributes) Factory...
  • Page 59 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level 30 min. 60 min. TCP/IP (*8) IPv4 IPv4 Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol DHCP (*4) Off * BOOTP Off * RARP Off * IPv4 IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.
  • Page 60 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Print Bindery Service PServer (*5) RPrinter PServer * NPrinter AppleTalk (*8) Off * Ethernet Auto On * Driver (*8) Detect Comm. Half Duplex...
  • Page 61 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level 60 min. 240 min. Buzzer On * Contrast -4, -3, -2, Adj. -1, 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Date & Date yyyy/mm/...
  • Page 62 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo, Seoul +10: Canberra +11New Caledonia +12: Wellington -12: Eniwetok -11:Midway -10:Hawaii (AHST) -9:Alaska (AKST) -8:Oregon (PST)
  • Page 63 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Warning None * Paper Size Roll ISO A3 Basis Selection (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll 10in. Selection (254mm) * JIS B4 (257mm)
  • Page 64 *6: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *7: Follows the setting in Date Format. *8: Viewing and conguration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *9: Viewing and conguration is possible for administrators only. 48 Printer Parts...

  • Page 65: Menu Settings

    Slow helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp. Trim Edge First If a roll is loaded, the end of the paper will be cut. CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when paper cutting is selected.
  • Page 66 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
  • Page 67 Pause Print Choose On to stop printing. *1: Indicates a rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per page. 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.
  • Page 68 Print the paper settings as specied 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. Ink consumption indicates a rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per page.(*1)
  • Page 69 Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A. Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles.
  • Page 70 Conserve Paper Conserves paper when printing. Auto Rotate If the long side of an original is shorter than the roll width, the original is automatically rotated 90 degrees to conserve paper. Similarly, if the long side of an original in landscape orientation is longer than the roll width and the short side is shorter than the roll width, the original is repositioned to t on the paper.
  • Page 71 ThickenFineLines Select On to print ne lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If ne lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, selecting Off may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.
  • Page 72 BOOTP RARP IPv4 Specify the printer network information when using Settings Address a static IP address. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer, as well Subnet as the network subnet mask and default gateway. Mask Default IPv6 IPv6 Support Specify whether to connect via IPv6.
  • Page 73 System Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep Setup mode. Buzzer Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. Contrast Adj. Adjust the Display Screen contrast level. Date & Date Set the current date.
  • Page 74 Cut the edge if you are concerned about any marks left on the roll when the roll is left in the retracted position. Specify On to have rolls cut when printing begins after Sleep mode or when the power is restored.
  • Page 75 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. *2: It is not possible to match the colors and image quality produced by the specied printer exactly. Printer Parts 59...

  • Page 76: Menu Sett�Ngs (Dur�Ng Pr�Nt�Ng)

    Pause Print Choose On to stop printing. *1: Indicates a rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per page. 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.
  • Page 77 Ink Info Indicates ink levels and maintenance cartridge capacity. Head Info Indicates the model name, serial number, number of days used, and dot count of the current printhead. System Info Indicates the rmware version, serial number, and interface information. Error Log Indicates the most recent error messages (up to ve).

  • Page 78: Status Print

    Printing Status Print reports Load paper. If using sheets, load paper of A4/Letter size. You will need at least two sheets. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select Settings/Adj. tab Note •...
  • Page 79 Control Panel Ink Menu Ink-related information. Maintenance Cartridge capacity C, M, Y, MBK, MBK2, BK Ink levels. The remaining ink is displayed in a ve-level scale. Set./Adj. Menu System settings. System Setup Sleep Timer Printer system settings, as well as...
  • Page 80 Control Panel COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other CUTTER items (indicating how much they have been MEDIA used). LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET MEDIA 1-7,OTHER NAME ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION 64 Printer Parts...

  • Page 81: Printing Interface Setting Reports

    Printing Interface Print reports Load the paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized, you will need at least three sheets. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
  • Page 82 Control Panel EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IPv4 Frame Type IPv4 settings values. Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address...
  • Page 83 Address Secondary DNS Server Address Use the same host name DNS Host Name and domain name as IPv4 DNS Domain Name Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address Printer Parts 67...
  • Page 84 Settings values regarding the communication path Transmission Rate used for sending and receiving messages. MAC Address Auto Detect Communication Ethernet Type Spanning Tree Use the Jumbo Frame Function *1: Only items congured in Print Application are printed. 68 Printer Parts...

  • Page 85: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations

    During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◄ button to pause the instructions on the current 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 86: Optional Accessories

    Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.103) •...

  • Page 87: Printer Specifications

    RoHS, Eco Declaration, WEEE, U.S. presidential directives *1: The printer uses a trace amount of power even when turned off. To stop all power consumption, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. *2: Calculation based on ISO 7779. Operating conditions: On the Main sheet of the printer driver, Media Type >...
  • Page 88 Operating system: Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP/ Windows 2000 or Mac OS X ver. 10.3.9 or later • USB 2.0 driver: Microsoft USB 2.0 driver (available from Windows Update or the Service Pack.) • USB cable: Certied USB 2.0 cable...
  • Page 89 Roll (300.0mm), ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm), JIS B4 Roll (257.0mm), and 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide (→P.95) *2: When supplying paper, use a roll approximately 1,000 mm (1,093.6 yd) or longer.
  • Page 90 Printer Specications Output stacker capacity, in sheets Regular position Extended position (*1) *1: For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) Options Roll Holder Set RH2-33...

  • Page 91: Print Area

    5 mm (0.20 in) 5 mm (0.20 in) Sheets • Printable Area a margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 3 mm (0.12 in) on left and right sides is required. • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right...

  • Page 92: Basic Printing Workflow

    Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media. Rolls are loaded on the Roll Holder, which are in turn loaded in the printer. Rolls can be used to print large photos or create posters or banners that cannot be printed on regular sheets. •...

  • Page 93: Sheet Printing

    Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.201) (→P.213) • Free Layout function Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and so on) next to each other.

  • Page 94: Loading And Printing On Rolls

    For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.100) (→P.95) • If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate automatic cutting and cut the paper manually. (→P.129) Turn the printer on. (→P.24) Load the roll on the Roll Holder.
  • Page 95 Load the roll in the printer. (→P.106) Select the type of paper. (→P.110) Note • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper. (→P.112) Basic Printing Workow 79...
  • Page 96 Printing procedure Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.86) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.88) Send the print job.

  • Page 97: Loading And Printing On Sheets

    Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. Note • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.100) (→P.95) Turn the printer on. (→P.24) Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details.
  • Page 98 Printing procedure Load the sheet. (→P.136) The printer now starts printing the print job. 82 Basic Printing Workow...

  • Page 99: Printing In Windows

    Printer. Settings for many printing methods (including enlarged or reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on) are displayed in the printer driver dialog box. There are two ways to access the printer driver dialog box, as follows. •...

  • Page 100: Registering The Printer

    Important • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected. • By default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. In Mac OS X 10.4 and earlier, you must enable AppleTalk protocol on the printer before using the printer in an AppleTalk network.
  • Page 101 Printing procedure Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.

  • Page 102: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (W�Ndows)

    Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 103 Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.336) Basic Printing Workow 87...

  • Page 104: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 105 Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.454) Basic Printing Workow 89...

  • Page 106: Canceling Print Jobs

    Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel. When you press the Stop button during printing, printer operation varies depending on the current status.

  • Page 107: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows

    Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel. If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has already been received by the printer), double-click the taskbar icon to display imagePROGRAF Status Monitor.

  • Page 108: Cancel�Ng Pr�Nt Jobs From Mac Os X

    Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. 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.
  • Page 109 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. Basic Printing Workow 93...

  • Page 110: Pausing Printing

    Pausing Printing 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. (→P.26) Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state.

  • Page 111: Handling Paper

    Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports (such as plain paper, coated paper, glossy photo paper, proong paper, and CAD paper), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide identies types of paper and gives specications, printer driver settings, and tips on handling paper. (See Paper Reference Guide.)
  • Page 112 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. 96 Handling Paper...
  • Page 113 Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Handling Paper 97...

  • Page 114: Updating Paper Information

    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 Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see Media Conguration Tool (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool (Macintosh).
  • Page 115 Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Handling Paper 99...

  • Page 116: Paper Sizes

    ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm) 257.0 mm (10.12 in) JIS B4 Roll (257.0mm) 254.0 mm (10.00 in) 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) *1: For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) 100 Handling Paper...
  • Page 117 Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper Sizes Dimensions ISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in) ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33.11 in) ISO A2+ 431.8 × 609.6 mm (17.00 × 24.00 in) ISO A2 420.0 ×...
  • Page 118 203.2 x 203.2 mm (8.00 x 8.00 in) to 917.0 x 1600.0 mm (36.10 x 62.99 in) Note • For details on non-standard paper sizes, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes”. (→P.261) • Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. 102 Handling Paper...

  • Page 119: Handling Rolls

    Attachment L Attachment R Caution • Set the roll on a table or other at surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury. Important • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.
  • Page 120 Handling rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.
  • Page 121 Handling rolls With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it rmly until the roll touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.

  • Page 122: Loading Rolls In The Printer

    If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step.
  • Page 123 Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the “R” label (c) on the Roll Holder ange is aligned with the “R” label (d) on the printer .
  • Page 124 Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.
  • Page 125 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note • Cut the edge of the roll after the paper is advanced if it is soiled or if there are cuts from scissors or the blade after removing creased edges. (→P.129) Handling Paper 109...

  • Page 126: Changing The Type Of Paper

    Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
  • Page 127 Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...

  • Page 128: Spec�Fy�Ng The Paper Length

    Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Length, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the length of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Specify the roll length as follows.

  • Page 129: Printing From A Desired Starting Point

    Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is Off. If you did not send a print job in advance, a menu for selection of the type of paper is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 130 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing.
  • Page 131 Handling rolls Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover. Handling Paper 115...

  • Page 132: Removing The Roll From The Printer

    If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the leading edge of the roll. Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed. You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. (→P.126) Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.
  • Page 133 For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see “Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls”. (→P.118) Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see “Loading Rolls in the Printer”. (→P.106) Handling Paper 117...

  • Page 134: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls

    Handling rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Remove the Roll Holder from the roll.
  • Page 135 Important • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.

  • Page 136: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper

    Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
  • Page 137 • 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. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Open the Roll Cover.
  • Page 138 If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward. 122 Handling Paper...

  • Page 139: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)

    Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.
  • Page 140 Handling rolls Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. 124 Handling Paper...

  • Page 141: Feeding Roll Paper Manually

    Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. Press the Feed button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll.

  • Page 142: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left

    Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identies the type of paper and amount left. When ManageRemainRoll is On and you load rolls with printed barcodes, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded.

  • Page 143: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For 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.

  • Page 144: Mac Os X

    • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated (Off) for all paper types. • To have the printer wait for ink to dry immediately after printing without releasing paper, set Cutting Mode to Eject in the printer menu. (→P.129) 128 Handling Paper...

  • Page 145: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls

    Note • Automatic and Eject are valid only when you have selected Auto Cut > Yes in the printer driver. • With Eject, printing does not resume after a series of jobs have been printed continuously until the roll is cut.

  • Page 146: Eject (Waiting For Ink To Dry After Printing)

    Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality or cause rough cut edges. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
  • Page 147 Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit) 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.
  • Page 148 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. Caution • If paper would be short when cut at a particular position, the roll may automatically be advanced in some cases before cutting. 132 Handling Paper...

  • Page 149: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically

    Automatic If the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 3 mm (0.12 in) or more when you load the roll, the edge is cut an amount relative to the slant to ensure a straight edge, and scraps are removed.

  • Page 150: Reducing Dust From Cutting 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 151: Roll Holder Set

    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 RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.103) •...

  • Page 152: Handling Sheets

    Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. Important • One sheet of paper can be loaded in the Paper Feed Slot at a time. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams. •...
  • Page 153 Handling sheets Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover.
  • Page 154 Handling sheets Move the Width Guide (a) carefully 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. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job.

  • Page 155: Chang�Ng The Type Of Paper

    Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
  • Page 156 Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...

  • Page 157: Pr�Nt�Ng From A Des�Red Start�Ng Po�Nt

    Width Detection to Off in the printer menu for the type of paper used. Set Width Detection to Off On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
  • Page 158 Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is Off. If you did not send a print job in advance, a menu for selection of the type of paper is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 159 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing.

  • Page 160: Removing Sheets

    Handling sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. 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.

  • Page 161: Clearing A Jammed Sheet

    • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. 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 162 • 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. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
  • Page 163 Handling sheets Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling Paper 147...

  • Page 164: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)

    Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.
  • Page 165 Handling sheets Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling Paper 149...

  • Page 166: Output Stacker

    When moving the printer, always lift the Support Rod to the Extended position before use in position (2). If the stacker is not used in position (2), the Basket Cloth may touch the oor and be soiled or damaged. •...

  • Page 167: Note Regarding The Extended Position

    Output Stacker Note regarding the Extended position The Output Stacker can be used in the regular position and an Extended position for easy removal of printed documents. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.

  • Page 168: Working With Various Print Jobs

    Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings.

  • Page 169: Print Quality

    Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently when checking layouts. For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...

  • Page 170: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (W�Ndows)

    Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. For details, see Media Conguration Tool.
  • Page 171 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 specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 172: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 173 Note • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. For details, see Media Conguration Tool.
  • Page 174 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in...

  • Page 175: Printing Cad Drawings

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.

  • Page 176: Printing Line Drawings And Text

    Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed. (Advanced Settings) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”.
  • Page 177 Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently when checking layouts. For instructions on printing line drawings and text, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...

  • Page 178: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (W�Ndows)

    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 conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing) in the Print Target list.
  • Page 179 Printing CAD Drawings Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A3. Click 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 180: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 181 Printing CAD Drawings Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing) in the Print Target list.
  • Page 182 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 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in...

  • Page 183: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings

    Important • If you have selected Color (CAD) 3, Color (CAD) 4, or Color (CAD) 5, it is not possible to match the colors and image quality produced by the specied printer exactly. For instructions on conguring Color Compatibility, refer to the following topics.

  • Page 184: Spec�Fy�Ng Colors And Pr�Nt�Ng Cad Draw�Ngs (W�Ndows)

    You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers).
  • Page 185 Select the desired color settings in the Color Compatibility list. Note • For details on color settings,see “Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings”. (→P.167) For printing instructions, refer to the following topic. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) (→P.190)

  • Page 186: Hp-Gl/2 Printing

    For instructions on conguring these settings, refer to the software documentation. The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTL job is received. Congure the optional settings for HP-GL/2 emulation on the printer control panel. (→P.49) This printer can emulate the following printers using HP-GL/2 emulation.

  • Page 187: Printing Office Documents

    Draft Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently when checking layouts. For instructions on printing ofce documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...

  • Page 188: Printing Office Documents (Windows)

    Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) 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 conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the Print Target list.
  • Page 189 Printing Ofce Documents In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.336) Conrm the print settings and print as desired.

  • Page 190: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 191 Printing Ofce 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 conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the Print Target list.
  • Page 192 Printing Ofce Documents Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.454) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457)

  • Page 193: Enhanced Printing Options

    Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired.

  • Page 194: Color Adjustment

    Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. 178 Enhanced Printing Options...
  • Page 195 Adjusting Images Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Color adjustment based on the original...
  • Page 196 Note • Be sure to calibrate your monitor colors correctly if you adjust the colors for printing. If monitor colors are not calibrated correctly, you may not obtain the desired printing results. For instructions on monitor calibration, refer to the documentation for your monitor and operating system.

  • Page 197: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (W�Ndows)

    Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 198 Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. Close the Color Settings dialog box.
  • Page 199 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.340) Enhanced Printing Options 183...

  • Page 200: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 201 Adjusting Images 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. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 185...
  • Page 202 Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.

  • Page 203: G�V�Ng Pr�Or�Ty To Part�Cular Graph�C Elements And Colors For Pr�Nt�Ng

    You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing.

  • Page 204: Color Settings

    Choose this setting to print faster. Image Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently Line Drawing/Text when checking layouts. *1: Options suitable for the selected Print Priority are listed under Print Quality. Color Settings Setting Item Options Description...

  • Page 205: Enhancing Printing Quality

    Note • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 206: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (W�Ndows)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
  • Page 207 To adjust the color, click Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting color,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) Select the Sharpen Text check box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on.

  • Page 208: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (Mac Os X)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
  • Page 209 Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.

  • Page 210: Choosing Paper For Printing

    If the paper type is not listed for selection If the type of paper loaded is not listed among the options for selection, try printing on Special 1, Special 2, and so on. Note that higher numbers in this setting enable more vivid colors but may also cause colors to run together.

  • Page 211: Chang�Ng The Type Of Paper

    Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
  • Page 212 Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...

  • Page 213: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 214 Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.336) 198 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 215: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 216 Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.454) 200 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 217: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions

    Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. For instructions on resizing originals to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 218: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (W�Ndows)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 219 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 specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.

  • Page 220: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 221 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 222 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 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in...

  • Page 223: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired. For instructions on resizing originals to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 224: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (W�Ndows)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 225 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. • Make sure the roll paper width you specify matches the width of the loaded roll. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...

  • Page 226: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (Mac Os X)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
  • Page 227 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 228 Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457) 212 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 229: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value

    Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...

  • Page 230: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (W�Ndows)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
  • Page 231 Scaling and enter “120”. Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portions off the bottom and right edges of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner.

  • Page 232: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 233 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 234 Scaling and enter “120”. Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner.

  • Page 235: Printing At Full Size

    (→P.75) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size. For example, to print a A4-sized original without a margin at A4 size, print it on paper larger than A4 size and cut away the excess margin.

  • Page 236: Pr�Nt�Ng At Full S�Ze (W�Ndows)

    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. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 220 Enhanced Printing Options...
  • Page 237 Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the Page Size list.

  • Page 238: Pr�Nt�Ng At Full S�Ze (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 239 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 240 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 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in...

  • Page 241: Borderless Printing At Actual Size

    When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
  • Page 242 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.

  • Page 243: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze (W�Ndows)

    • The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 244 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.

  • Page 245: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 246 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 Heavyweight Coated Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 247 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...

  • Page 248: Borderless Printing On Paper Of Equivalent Size

    When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
  • Page 249 Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 250: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The

    In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Note • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 251 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
  • Page 252 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 253 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 254 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
  • Page 255 When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
  • Page 256 Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
  • Page 257 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Note • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 258 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
  • Page 259 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 260 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 261 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
  • Page 262 When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
  • Page 263 Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
  • Page 264 • The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 265 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
  • Page 266 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 267 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 268 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...

  • Page 269: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes

    If not much ink is left, prepare replacement ink tanks. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. Enhanced Printing Options 253...

  • Page 270: Registering A Custom Paper Size

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word •...

  • Page 271: Creating The Banner In The Application

    Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information,see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.262) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered.
  • Page 272 After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. 256 Enhanced Printing Options...
  • Page 273 • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.340) 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.

  • Page 274: Register A Custom Page Sizes

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner •...

  • Page 275: Print The Banner

    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.
  • Page 276 Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings,see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457) 260 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 277: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. If you want to set up a non-standard paper size so that it will always be available, we recommend registering the paper size in the printer driver.

  • Page 278: Printing By Using Custom Size

    Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  • Page 279 Enter “430” (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.340) Enhanced Printing Options 263...

  • Page 280: Printing By Using Custom Paper Size

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size.
  • Page 281 Note • If you select the Fix the Ratio of the Width to Height check box, after you enter a value in either Width or Height, the other value will be automatically applied based on the original aspect ratio. Click Add to register “430 mm Square”.

  • Page 282: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 283 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 284 Page Size, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457) 268 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 285: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.

  • Page 286: Imageprograf Free Layout (Macintosh)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics.

  • Page 287: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)

    Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
  • Page 288 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.
  • Page 289 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 290 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout. 274 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 291: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously

    During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 292: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)

    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 293 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings,see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.340)

  • Page 294: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 295 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457) Enhanced Printing Options 279...

  • Page 296: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. Note •...

  • Page 297: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) •...
  • Page 298 Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking Set. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.

  • Page 299: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
  • Page 300 Direction and Border. 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 301 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 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in...

  • Page 302: Printing Posters In Sections

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer.

  • Page 303: Printing Large Posters (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 poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example.
  • Page 304 Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box. • On the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of the portion you do not want to print. • Click OK to close the Pages to Print dialog box.

  • Page 305: Centering Originals

    Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing.

  • Page 306: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Windows)

    Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) 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.
  • Page 307 Centering originals In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).

  • Page 308: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 309 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 310 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 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...

  • Page 311: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper.

  • Page 312: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Windows)

    Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) 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.
  • Page 313 For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.340) Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Enhanced Printing Options 297...

  • Page 314: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 315 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 316 For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457) Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. 300 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 317: Conserving Roll Paper

    Important • If the page would exceed the roll paper width after rotation, use this function with Scale to t Roll Paper Width to print rotated pages. For tips on conserving roll paper, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 318: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees

    Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to t within the width of A3/A4 roll paper (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper.
  • Page 319 Conserving roll paper In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
  • Page 320 Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to t within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper.
  • Page 321 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. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
  • Page 322 Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457) 306 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 323: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins

    No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins.
  • Page 324 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any type •...
  • Page 325 Conserving roll paper In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
  • Page 326 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 327 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. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
  • Page 328 Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.457) 312 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 329: Checking Images Before Printing

    You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen.

  • Page 330: Preview (Macintosh)

    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 331: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing

    This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  • Page 332 Checking Images Before Printing On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview. 316 Enhanced Printing Options...
  • Page 333 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane.

  • Page 334: Other Useful Settings

    TOP SECRET You can also create your own watermarks. Specify the following options to customize your watermark. • Watermark string: Specify the font, size, color, and so on. Surround the watermark with a frame, if desired. • Watermark position: Specify the position on the page, the angle, and so on.

  • Page 335: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On

    Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) •...
  • Page 336 Other useful settings Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 337: 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 338: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)

    Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
  • Page 339 Other useful settings In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Orientation, click Landscape. Click 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 340: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper

    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 341 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 342 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 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...

  • Page 343: Using Favorites

    Note • You can also save the favorite settings as les. Using these les is a convenient way to print under the same conditions on another computer. (In Windows.) For instructions on using favorites to print, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
  • Page 344 Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Complete the print settings. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
  • Page 345 Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
  • Page 346 Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. 330 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 347: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing

    Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide (→P.95) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing.

  • Page 348: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)

    The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead.

  • Page 349: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)

    The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead.
  • Page 350 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. 334 Enhanced Printing Options...
  • Page 351 Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. Click OK to close the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box.

  • Page 352: Windows Software

    • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.350) You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.

  • Page 353: Free Layout

    Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.372) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.374) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.
  • Page 354 Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 355 Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.336) Windows Software 339...
  • Page 356 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 illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
  • Page 357 View Settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors.
  • Page 358 This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  • Page 359 Printer Driver On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview. Windows Software 343...
  • Page 360 Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Complete the print settings. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
  • Page 361 Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.346) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.

  • Page 362: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications (Windows)

    The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
  • Page 363 Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application.
  • Page 364 Operating System Menu (Windows) Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. Note •...
  • Page 365 Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications.

  • Page 366: Main Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.

  • Page 367: View Settings

    Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.187) View Settings Displays the Print Target setting values. You can view and change the order of Print Target setting values. • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) (→P.355)

  • Page 368: Color Mode

    Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly. Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Sharpen Text Activate this option to print text more sharply.

  • Page 369: Paper Source

    Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note •...

  • Page 370: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows)

    To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.350) Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. • (→P.127) Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page until ejecting the paper, as needed.

  • Page 371: 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. (→P.350) Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).

  • Page 372: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)

    Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
  • Page 373 Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Saturation 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 adjustment. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.

  • Page 374: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.

  • Page 375: Matching Sheet (Windows)

    Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC proles, select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system. If you prefer not to use the printer driver for color matching, select No.
  • Page 376 Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode. To apply the same input prole automatically for Graphics and Text, select Use the Same Prole for All Objects. To apply separate input proles to Graphics and Text, clear Use the Same Prole for All Objects and specify the individual settings.

  • Page 377: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows)

    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 378 Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) 362 Windows Software...

  • Page 379: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.

  • Page 380: Page Setup Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application.

  • Page 381: Paper Size

    Scales the document image to match the roll width. Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specied scaling value. Enter a value in a range of “5-600.” Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on.

  • Page 382: Output Method

    Printer Driver Output Method Click to display the Output Method dialog box, which enables you to complete the Output Method and Name of data to be saved settings. Size Options Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use.

  • Page 383: Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows)

    Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed.

  • Page 384: Edit Watermark

    Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.280) •...

  • Page 385: Reverse Order

    Printer Driver No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.307) Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.”...

  • Page 386: Print Date

    Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. 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. •...

  • Page 387: Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows)

    This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto. If documents are not printed correctly on large-format paper, it may help to select Yes, and if ne lines are not visible or if images are distorted when printed, it may help to select No.

  • Page 388: Settings Details

    Delete Click to delete the selected favorite from the Favorites list. Edit Click to display the Edit dialog box, which enables you to change the name and icon for the favorite selected in the Favorites list. 372 Windows Software...
  • Page 389 Printer Driver 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 le.

  • Page 390: Hot Folder

    Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) 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 391: Support Sheet (Windows)

    Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer. Settings Summaries Click to display the View Settings dialog box, which enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Windows Software 375...

  • Page 392: Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows)

    The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm 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 le created with a text editor or similar application. 376 Windows Software...

  • Page 393: Device Settings Sheet (Windows)

    Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Color Compatibility Click to display the Color Compatibility dialog box, which enables you to adjust colors if you have selected Color Mode > Color (CAD). •...

  • Page 394: The Features Of Preview

    While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.

  • Page 395: Starting Preview

    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 • Normally, select Print from the File menu.

  • Page 396: Preview Main Window

    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 397: Preview Area

    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. For more information about Dialog Area, see “Dialog Area”. (→P.382) Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size.

  • Page 398: Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size

    You cannot select this if Cut Sheet is selected in Paper Source. “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.

  • Page 399: Printer Information

    Printer Information You can conrm the information acquired from the printer. Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor. Windows Software 383...

  • Page 400: Print On The Center

    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 • You cannot select this if Cut Sheet is selected in Paper Source.
  • Page 401 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.

  • Page 402: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees

    Preview Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can t lengthwise across the roll.

  • Page 403: Printing With Selecting The Layout

    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...
  • Page 404 Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can t lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. •...

  • Page 405: Using The Ruler

    • You can also select the setting by clicking the ▼ button on the tool bar. Moving a Page You can move a page to display when you select Go to Page from the View menu. Setting Details First Page Go to the rst page.

  • Page 406: The Features Of Free Layout

    Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.

  • Page 407: Starting 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 408 Free Layout On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. 392 Windows Software...

  • Page 409: Free Layout Main Window

    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.

  • Page 410: Detailed Settings

    This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select “Detailed Settings” from the “File” menu. The printer driver is used to congure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.

  • Page 411: Preferences Dialog Box

    “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. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.88(inch)).
  • Page 412 Free Layout “Object Frame Style” You can select the object frame style for printing. The following settings are available for the object frame style. Setting Details “None” You can print with no frame style. “Solid Line” You can print the solid line as the frame style.

  • Page 413: Page Options Dialog Box

    Free Layout Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Page Options” from the “File” menu. This allows you to congure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout. “Roll Paper Length” Set the length of one page to print on roll paper.

  • Page 414: Zoom Dialog Box

    • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.

  • Page 415: Format Dialog Box

    Free Layout 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. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”.

  • Page 416: Object Position

    You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details “Vertical Pos” You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. “Horizontal Pos” You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters. “Page Pos”...
  • Page 417 Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note •...
  • Page 418 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 419 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with the application software and repeat the above steps. Windows Software 403...
  • Page 420 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”...
  • Page 421 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 422 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with other application software and repeat the above steps. 406 Windows Software...

  • Page 423: Selecting An Object

    To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. • To select all objects, select “Select All” from the “Edit” menu. When you specify the area with dragging the mouse, the object in the area is selected. Windows Software 407...

  • Page 424: Changing The Object Size

    Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. 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 425: Moving An Object

    You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Alternatively, you can move the “Object Position” by changing the values in “Vertical Pos”, “Horizontal Pos”...

  • Page 426: Laying Out Objects Automatically

    Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange Object” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting in the Page Options Dialog Box (→P.397) dialog box.

  • Page 427: Aligning Objects

    Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Click the align button from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically”...
  • Page 428 Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. 412 Windows Software...

  • Page 429: Changing The Object Overlapping Order

    • The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. • You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. “Bring to Front” Moves the object to the frontmost position. “Send to Back”...
  • Page 430 Free Layout “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back. 414 Windows Software...

  • Page 431: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object

    You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. • In order to paste an object on any position that you like, you can paste the object with “Pointed Paste” by clicking the right button of the mouse on any position that you want.

  • Page 432: Folded Duplex Window

    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 Duplex” 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 433 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. Windows Software 417...

  • Page 434: Prints Using Folded Duplex

    Congure 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 435: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box

    Free Layout Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select “Finished Size Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure nished size settings. “Finished Size” Selects the method for setting the nished size.

  • Page 436: Binding Settings Dialog Box

    Free Layout Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select “Binding Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure the binding edge settings. “Binding Edge” Congures the binding edge when folding paper. The following settings are available for the binding edge.

  • Page 437: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy settings. Operating Environment You can use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy in the following environments.

  • Page 438: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    The “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box displays. Note • If you click on the “Add to Startup folder” check box in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter.
  • Page 439 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy To start by selecting “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. Windows Software 423...

  • Page 440: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box

    Click the button to open the “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. “Edit” Button From the “Hot Folder” list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
  • Page 441 When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note •...

  • Page 442: Creating A New Hot Folder

    Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.422) The “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box displays.
  • Page 443 Select the media type to print. Note • If the “Borderless Printing” checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Click the “Next” button. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print.
  • Page 444 You cannot use the “Back” button, after clicking the “Next” button here. Click “Finish” button to close the “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the “Hot Folder” list in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box.

  • Page 445: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder

    Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.422) The “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box displays.
  • Page 446 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (→P.431) Click the “OK” button to close the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the “Hot Folder” list in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box.

  • Page 447: Setting The Print Parameters

    Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. “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 eld. Note •...
  • Page 448 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 449 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.

  • Page 450: The Features Of Imageprograf Status Monitor

    Images of Ink Tanks are shown, with different images for various types of ink. An icon and warning message will notify you when ink levels are low. • The type of paper loaded in each media source is identied. You can also check to see if paper has run out. •...
  • Page 451 Status Monitor Note • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Windows Software 435...

  • Page 452: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor

    You can use the “Job” sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the “Preempt” button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently precedes it in the print queue. Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the “Pause”...

  • Page 453: Accounting Manager

    Calculation of the Total Pages Used and the Total Cost This allows you to use the collected print job logs to calculate totals for items such as the number of pages printed, the amount of paper used and the printing costs incurred.

  • Page 454: Accounting Manager Main Window

    Accounting Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using.

  • Page 455: Job List Area

    Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specied period. For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs.

  • Page 456: Totals Area

    Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Note • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Status Bar Displays messages and other information.

  • Page 457: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures

    Note • When you select a job and then open the “Unit Costs” dialog box, items with unit costs that have not yet been congured for that job are shown highlighted. • Setting the Unit Cost for Ink (→P.442) •...

  • Page 458: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink

    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 “Price”.

  • Page 459: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper

    Select a media type from the “Media Type” list. Enter the “Width”, “Length” and “Price”. Click the “Add” button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the “Overwrite” button. Click the “OK” button.

  • Page 460: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper

    Accounting 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” eld. Enter a value in “Unit Cost”.

  • Page 461: Paper Width

    Accounting Conguring 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 congure the display settings. “Date Display Format” Use this option to select the display format for dates. "YYYY" indicates the year, "MM" the month and "DD"...

  • Page 462: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition

    To save old data, it is recommended that you export the data as a CSV le. For details of how to export print job logs as CSV les, see Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File. (→P.447) Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition You can use this procedure to cancel the regular acquisition of print job logs from printers.

  • Page 463: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File

    Up to 10,000 regularly acquired jobs are displayed for each printer. Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File You can export the collected print job data in the form of a CSV le by selecting “Export Job Cost Data” in the “File” menu.

  • Page 464: Showing Job Properties

    Accounting Showing Job Properties If you select a job in the job list and then select “Show Job Properties” in the “File” menu, the “Job Properties” dialog box appears, allowing you to check information such as detailed cost data. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the “Copy” button.
  • Page 465 les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • You can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access. In short, Digital Photo Front-Access can help you manage images in many ways from editing to printing as an effective way to work with other applications.

  • Page 466: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals

    Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 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. This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing.
  • Page 467 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 document will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist.

  • Page 468: Device Setup Utility

    Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network. In this list, select the printer (specically, the printer’s MAC address) that you want to set up, and then congure the basic settings from your computer, such as the printer’s IP address and the network frame type.
  • Page 469 Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important •...

  • Page 470: Mac Os X Software

    • Utility Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.473) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.474) You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer.
  • Page 471 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 472 Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.454) 456 Mac OS X Software...
  • Page 473 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 conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
  • Page 474 Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews,see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.313)
  • Page 475 Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. Select the Print Preview check box.
  • Page 476 Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from...

  • Page 477: Print Preview

    Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
  • Page 478 Choose the level of print quality. View set. Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to conrm the settings for the selected item from the Print Target list or change the order of items listed in Print Target.
  • Page 479 Activate this option to print text more sharply. Reduce Print Unevenness Select this checkbox for two-pass printing to reduce color shading. This option is displayed if you have selected Plain Paper in Media Type and Ofce Document in Print Priority. Economy Printing Select this checkbox to reduce the amount of ink consumed during printing.
  • Page 480 Media Type. (→P.461) Paper Source Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded. To update the media type setting in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK.

  • Page 481: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os X)

    For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) 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 482 Printer Driver Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application.

  • Page 483: Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac Os X)

    In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver.

  • Page 484: Matching Pane

    • For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices.

  • Page 485: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac Os X)

    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 486 For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. 470 Mac OS X Software...

  • Page 487: Page Setup Pane (Mac Os X)

    Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane. Roll Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width. Page Size Displays the size of the original, as specied in the page settings of the application.

  • Page 488: Rotate Page 90 Degrees

    • Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.295) No Spaces at Top or Bottom Select this checkbox to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.307) Rotate Page 90 degrees Select this checkbox to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing.

  • Page 489: Utility Pane (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) 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 • Head alignment adjustment •...

  • Page 490: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) 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 • Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer...

  • Page 491: Support Pane (Mac Os X)

    Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer. Settings The settings can be saved as a le. Click to display the Export dialog box, which enables you to specify where to save the le. About You can display version information for the printer driver.
  • Page 492 While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.
  • Page 493 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 • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu.
  • Page 494 Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.

  • Page 495: Drawer Area

    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. Alternatively, you may select “Drawer” from the “View” menu.

  • Page 496: Paper Settings Panel

    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. “Easy Settings” / “Advanced Settings”...
  • Page 497 Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. “Print” Button Click the button to begin printing.
  • Page 498 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.
  • Page 499 Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Mac OS X Software 483...

  • Page 500: Advanced Settings

    Preview Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.

  • Page 501: Output Settings Panel

    *This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. “Borderless Printing” You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specic width and the specic media type is used. For more information about “Borderless Printing”, see “Print with No Borders”. (→P.496) Note •...

  • Page 502: Rotate Page

    This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. “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.

  • Page 503: Color Adjustment

    Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black. “Monochrome (BK ink)”...

  • Page 504: Adjusting Color

    You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select “Color” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel.
  • Page 505 *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. Note • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Mac OS X Software 489...

  • Page 506: Colorsync

    You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in “Matching Mode”. “Printer Prole” Select the printer prole. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode or “ColorSync” has been selected in “Mode”. 490 Mac OS X Software...

  • Page 507: Soft Proof

    Preview “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the preview area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”. Mac OS X Software 491...

  • Page 508: Driver Matching Mode

    Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.

  • Page 509: Icc Matching Mode

    Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
  • Page 510 Preview ColorSync Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 494 Mac OS X Software...

  • Page 511: Go To Page Dialog Box

    “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. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.

  • Page 512: Print With No Borders

    With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. • To use the borderless printing function, the specied media must be set to the printer. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.480) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source.
  • Page 513 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.
  • Page 514 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. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”.

  • Page 515: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees

    Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.480) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Rotate Page” check box on.

  • Page 516: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper

    Preview Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select “Fit to Width” from the tool bar. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed.

  • Page 517: Display With All

    Preview Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select “Fit Screen” from the tool bar. All is displayed. Mac OS X Software 501...

  • Page 518: Display With Actual Size

    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. 502 Mac OS X Software...

  • Page 519: Moving A Page

    Go to the rst page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Mac OS X Software 503...

  • Page 520: The Features Of Free Layout

    Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
  • Page 521 Free Layout 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 522 Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
  • Page 523 Free Layout Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Mac OS X Software 507...
  • Page 524 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. “Easy Settings” / “Advanced Settings”...
  • Page 525 Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. “Print” Button Click the button to begin printing.
  • Page 526 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 527 Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Mac OS X Software 511...
  • Page 528 Free Layout Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.

  • Page 529: Color Adjustment

    Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black. “Monochrome (BK ink)”...
  • Page 530 You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select “Color” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel.
  • Page 531 *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. Note • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Mac OS X Software 515...

  • Page 532: Colorsync

    You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in “Matching Mode”. “Printer Prole” Select the printer prole. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode or “ColorSync” has been selected in “Mode”. 516 Mac OS X Software...
  • Page 533 Free Layout “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the layout area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”. Mac OS X Software 517...
  • Page 534 Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
  • Page 535 Under “Matching Mode”, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
  • Page 536 Free Layout ColorSync Check that “ColorSync” is selected in “Matching Mode”. Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 520 Mac OS X Software...

  • Page 537: Print Object Frames

    “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. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(inch)).
  • Page 538 Free Layout Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button.

  • Page 539: Page Setup Dialog Box

    Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. When you place a checkmark on “Auto Settings”, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page.
  • Page 540 • You cannot display this if “Roll Paper” is selected in Paper Source. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.
  • Page 541 Free Layout Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Format” from the “Object” menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”.
  • Page 542 Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. Click on “Free Layout” in the “Page Setup” panel to attach a checkmark. In the “Print” dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the “Print” button.
  • Page 543 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 544 Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. 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 545 Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Rotating an Object You can rotate the object.
  • Page 546 Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box. (→P.523)
  • Page 547 Select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. “Align Bottom” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Mac OS X Software 531...
  • Page 548 Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. 532 Mac OS X Software...
  • Page 549 Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the “Object” menu. “Bring to Front” Moves the object to the frontmost position. “Send to Back” Moves the object to the backmost position.
  • Page 550 Free Layout “Bring Forward” Moves the object one position to the front. “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back. 534 Mac OS X Software...
  • Page 551 Alternatively, you may select “Copy” or “Cut” from the “Edit” menu. Click “Paste” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. Mac OS X Software 535...
  • Page 552 Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy settings. Operating Environment You can use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy in the following environments.

  • Page 553: Hot Folder

    Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Note • If you click on the “Monitor Hot Folder Constantly” check box in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the Dock when starting OS X thereafter.

  • Page 554: Monitor Hot Folder Constantly

    Enlargement Copy”. (→P.537) “Delete les in the folder” From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the “Delete” button to delete only les in the hot folder. “Delete the entire folders, as well as items in the list above”...
  • Page 555 When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note •...
  • Page 556 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 les and folders using FTP” and “Share les and folders using SMB” to make shared settings.
  • Page 557 Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Select the Hot Folder from the Hot Folder list. From “Enlarged Copy Settings”, click “Edit” button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel. (→P.544)
  • Page 558 Select the check box labeled “Share les and folders using FTP” and “Share les and folders using SMB” to make shared settings. Note • If you’ve made shared settings when you created a new Hot Folder, you do not need to execute steps 8 to 10. 542 Mac OS X Software...

  • Page 559: 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 folders, as well as items in the list above”, and then click the “Delete” button.
  • Page 560 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. Paper Source You can select the paper source.
  • Page 561 Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Automatic Cutting You can set the printer to cut roll paper automatically or print a guideline for cutting. The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Details “Printer Default”...
  • Page 562 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 563 Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Mac OS X Software 547...
  • Page 564 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.

  • Page 565: Enlarged/Reduced Printing

    *This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. “Borderless Printing” You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specic width and the specic media type is used. Note •...

  • Page 566: Output Method Button

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “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. Note • This feature is useful when you print the document enlarged or reduced with Scaling as well. When an image is scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting point in the upper left corner of the page.

  • Page 567: Colorsync

    Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black. “Monochrome (BK ink)”...
  • Page 568 Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
  • Page 569 Click the “Input Prole” list, and then select an input prole. Note • To match the color on the printing, select the input prole for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy of the Color imageRUNNER type in use. Click the “Printer Prole” list, and then select a printer prole.
  • Page 570 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ColorSync Under “Mode”, select “ColorSync”. Click the “Printer Prole” list, and then select a printer prole. Note • Available when using Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.4. 554 Mac OS X Software...
  • Page 571 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 572 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.

  • Page 573: The Features Of Imageprograf Printmonitor

    You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. • If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately. • You can also set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance. Note •...

  • Page 574: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor

    To resume printing of a paused print job, select the print job and click the button. Note • Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/resumed. Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button cancels printing of the selected job.

  • Page 575: Printing Held Jobs

    Printmonitor Printing Held Jobs Printing of the job with a “Status” of “Holding” is paused because the paper specied by the driver does not match the paper currently loaded in the printer. Use the procedure below to print the held job.

  • Page 576: Network Setting

    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 “Conguring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings”. (→P.568) or see “Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings”. (→P.570) •...
  • Page 577 Compatible operating systems • Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4 • Compatible computer • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk network. • Compatible with EtherTalk Phase 2. •...

  • Page 578: Network Environment

    Example of a NetWare network Note • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or AppleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. 562 Network Setting...
  • Page 579 Congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection. For details on conguring the IP address, refer to the following topics.
  • Page 580 Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important •...
  • Page 581 Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. • Make sure the IP address you enter for the printer is not the same as any computer IP address in your network. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 582 Network Setting Important • Be sure to complete step 11. This will activate the values you have entered. • You can also specify the subnet mask and default gateway on the Control Panel. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values.
  • Page 583 This topic describes how to congure 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 conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel.
  • Page 584 Network Setting Note • The subnet mask and default gateway are set to “0.0.0.0.” Use RemoteUI to change the subnet mask and default gateway to match your network settings. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.569) Conguring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must congure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel.

  • Page 585: Using Remoteui

    Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings.

  • Page 586: When Using An Ipv4 Ip Address

    Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. When using an IPv4 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
  • Page 587 Click OK to display the Network page. Note • If you specify to congure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, there must be a server that supports such protocol running in the network. • If you specify to congure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the IP address obtained by this method is used rst.

  • Page 588: When Using An Ipv6 Ip Address

    Network Setting When using an IPv6 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
  • Page 589 Activate when assigning a stateful stateful addresses address dynamically. Dynamically update the stateless Activate when assigning a stateless address address dynamically. Dynamically update the manual Activate when assigning a manual address address dynamically. Click OK to display the Network page. Network Setting 573...
  • Page 590 *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk “*” entry (for the default zone) as it is. If you enter a network zone name that does not match created zones, the printer will not be detected by Macintosh computers.
  • Page 591 Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
  • Page 592 (1-255 seconds) NPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-47 characters) Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-254) Click OK to display the Network page. 576 Network Setting...

  • Page 593: Specifying Printer-Related Information

    Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Specify device information, security, and email notication settings as follows. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
  • Page 594 Network Setting Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 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.
  • Page 595 Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer.

  • Page 596: Initializing The Network Settings

    Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer’s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. •...

  • Page 597: Network Setting (Windows)

    Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection.

  • Page 598: Sharing The Printer In Windows

    Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing.
  • Page 599 Important • When installing the printer driver on client computers, select "Network Printer" on the connection type screen in the printer wizard, and then select the printer shared from the computer set up as the print server. Network Setting 583...
  • Page 600 Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
  • Page 601 (1-255 seconds) NPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-47 characters) Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-254) Click OK to display the Network page. Network Setting 585...

  • Page 602: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type

    Click the IPv4 tab and select ETHERNET II in the Frame Type list. 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.

  • Page 603: Specifying The Frame Type Using The Printer Control Panel

    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.

  • Page 604: Specifying Netware Print Services

    Note • In NetWare 5.1 or 6.0, NDPS may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway included with NetWare. For details on conguring NDPS, refer to the NetWare documentation.
  • Page 605 Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN.
  • Page 606 Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Admin and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it.

  • Page 607: Specifying Netware Protocols

    Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.569) Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page.
  • Page 608 If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services.
  • Page 609 Connect to the NetWare network. Install NetWare client software on each computer to be used for printing over the network, and log in to the NetWare server or tree. For instructions on connection, refer to the NetWare and operating system documentation.

  • Page 610: Installing Imageprograf Device Setup Utility

    Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account.
  • Page 611 Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important •...

  • Page 612: Network Setting (Mac Os X)

    Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection.
  • Page 613 *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk “*” entry (for the default zone) as it is. If you enter a network zone name that does not match created zones, the printer will not be detected by Macintosh computers.

  • Page 614: Activating Appletalk On The Printer

    Be sure to complete step 6. This will activate the values you have entered. Note • By using RemoteUI, you can also specify the object name used for AppleTalk, as well as the printer zone name. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.569)
  • Page 615 AppleTalk is supported in Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window.
  • Page 616 Follow these steps to congure the destination when using the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. (→P.565) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Navigate to Applications >...
  • Page 617 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. Network Setting 601...
  • Page 618 Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network.

  • Page 619: Adjustments For Better Print Quality

    Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead. • Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging.

  • Page 620: Automatic Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors

    Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced).
  • Page 621 A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger. If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Auto(Advanced), a conrmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing.
  • Page 622 Adjusting the Printhead Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. Normally, execute Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced). (→P.604) However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after Auto(Advanced), try Manual.
  • Page 623 For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Repeat steps 8-10 to specify the adjustment value for D-2 to D-5 and D-7 to D-11.

  • Page 624: Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj)

    Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) If printed lines are misaligned, execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the Printhead. Executing Head Inc. Adj. requires you to examine a printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value.
  • Page 625 Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone. In this case, close the Top Cover. Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines.
  • Page 626 Adjusting the Printhead Close the Top Cover. The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete. 610 Adjustments for Better Print Quality...

  • Page 627: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images

    Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem. (→P.670) (→P.671) (→P.676) 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.

  • Page 628: Adjusting The Feed Amount

    Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the feed amount. • Banding in different colors • Line length is not accurate in the direction paper is fed To adjust the feed amount, do the following, in this order.
  • Page 629 Either B:Standard/Draft or A:High in the Adjust Length menu is applied, depending on printer driver settings at the time of printing. • If you have selected Easy Settings in the printer driver, follow these steps to conrm the Print Priority setting. •...

  • Page 630: Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)

    Adjusting the feed amount Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount. There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper).
  • Page 631 A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger. If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Auto(GenuinePpr), a conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen requesting you to continue printing.

  • Page 632: Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)

    Adjusting the feed amount Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, execute Adj. Quality for adjustment of the paper feed amount. Use Manual adjustment with highly transparent media or other paper for which Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper) cannot be used.
  • Page 633 Note • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of the same type of paper. Additionally, after test pattern B is printed, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet.
  • Page 634 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed) If the contrast is uneven or banding in different colors appears at 50 mm (2.0 in) intervals in printed documents, try executing Adj. Fine Feed during printing to ne-tune the feed amount.

  • Page 635: Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length)

    Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use Adjust Length to adjust the amount that paper is advanced. There are two options in Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings.
  • Page 636 ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to enter the amount of discrepancy, and then press the OK button. If the scale is shorter than the actual size, use a positive setting value. If it is longer, use a negative value.

  • Page 637: 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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...

  • Page 638: Maintenance

    Ink Tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing ink tanks, make sure a “J” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers.

  • Page 639: Replacing Ink Tanks

    Compatible ink tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.622) Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks.

  • Page 640: Access The Menu For Ink Tank Replacement

    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.

  • Page 641: Install The 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.
  • Page 642 Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it.
  • Page 643 Ink Tanks Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. Close the Ink Tank Cover. Maintenance 627...

  • Page 644: Checking Ink Tank Levels

    The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen. These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: “!” if ink is low, “×” if no ink is left, and “?” if you have deactivated ink level detection.

  • Page 645: When To Replace Ink Tanks

    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. (→P.628)

  • Page 646: Checking For Nozzle Clogging

    For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.633) 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 pattern to check the nozzles.
  • Page 647 If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. Clean the Printhead. (→P.632) 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. Maintenance 631...

  • Page 648: Cleaning The Printhead

    It takes about three minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about three and a half minutes to complete. Caution •...

  • Page 649: Replacing The Printhead

    When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead.

  • Page 650: Access The Menu For Printhead Replacement

    Access the menu for Printhead replacement Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note •...

  • Page 651: Replace The Printhead

    Carriage, you will hear a warning tone, and Printhead replacement is no longer possible. If you move the Carriage by mistake, close the Top Cover. The Carriage will be moved to the position as indicated. 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.
  • Page 652 Printheads Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
  • Page 653 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. If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth.
  • Page 654 Printheads With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.

  • Page 655: Maintenance Cartridge

    • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. • To prevent ink from leaking from a used Maintenance Cartridge, avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used. Handle the Maintenance Cartridge carefully during replacement.
  • Page 656 Printhead cleaning, or when ink is being absorbed. Ink may leak out. Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...

  • Page 657: Replace The Maintenance Cartridge

    At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it rmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. Caution •...
  • Page 658 The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag. Expel excess air from the plastic bag and seal the zipper.
  • Page 659 Maintenance Cartridge Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance 643...

  • Page 660: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity

    Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (→P.639)

  • Page 661: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge

    If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost full, the Message Lamp is lit and The level is low is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one.

  • Page 662: Cleaning The Printer

    Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.

  • Page 663: Cleaning Inside The Top Cover

    • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
  • Page 664 Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d). Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock.
  • Page 665 Cleaning the Printer Note • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. Close the Top Cover. Maintenance 649...
  • Page 666 It takes about three minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about three and a half minutes to complete. Caution •...

  • Page 667: Other Maintenance

    Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped or stood on end in transit.
  • Page 668 Other Maintenance Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover. Pressing the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever horizontally, lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to release the lock. Holding the ink tanks by the grips, remove them.

  • Page 669: Pack The Printer

    • 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 670: Updating The Firmware

    The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware. For details on downloading and updating the rmware, visit the Canon website.

  • Page 671: Troubleshooting

    Þ"Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls (→P.129) " How do I print without borders? Borderless printing is possible on rolls. You can also specify borderless printing in the printer driver by adjusting the original size to match the paper size.
  • Page 672 How do I print in landscape (or You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation portrait) orientation? automatically enlarged to t the roll width. This is an easy way to create vertical or horizontal banners. Þ"Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) (→P.253) "...

  • Page 673: Problems Regarding Paper

    Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back.
  • Page 674 Problems Regarding Paper Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. 658 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 675 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
  • Page 676 • 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. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Open the Roll Cover.
  • Page 677 If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting 661...
  • Page 678 • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. 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 679 • 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. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
  • Page 680 Problems Regarding Paper Pull the Release Lever forward. 664 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 681: Cannot Load Sheets

    You are using paper that cannot be cut with the Specify Manual in Cutting Mode in the Control Cutter Unit. Panel menu and use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the roll after printing. (→P.129) Paper is not cut...

  • Page 682: Roll Paper Is Continuously Ejected

    At this time, ensure that both ends of the roll are rewound evenly. Pull the Release Lever forward. Load the roll. At this time, be sure to press the Load button and select Load Roll Paper. (→P.106)

  • Page 683: Printing Does Not Start

    Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer is not selected in the In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in printer driver.

  • Page 684: The Printer Stops During A Print Job

    Check the error message and take action as necessary. (See "Error Messages.") The last portion of roll paper was used during a print Remove the used roll and insert a new roll. job, and paper could not be advanced because the (→P.116)

  • Page 685: Problems With The Printing Quality

    Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged.

  • Page 686: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead

    (→P.106) (→P.136) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.

  • Page 687: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty

    Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.647) The type of paper as specied on the printer does not Make sure the same type of paper is specied on the match the type specied in the printer driver.

  • Page 688: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty

    Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.647) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. In the Control Panel menu, set Roll DryingTime to at least 1 min. (→P.49) When paper that does not dry easily is used for printing, it may curl during printing and touch the Output Tray.

  • Page 689: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate

    Adjust the settings of the color management software, referring to the software documentation as needed. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.630) In the Windows printer driver, Application Color Click Special Settings on the Layout sheet of the Matching Priority is not selected.

  • Page 690: Banding In Different Colors Occurs

    The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.604) The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.630) Streaks may occur if you set the Print Quality too Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the low.

  • Page 691: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven

    Select a stronger level in VacuumStrngth in the Control Panel menu to increase suction against the paper, and specify a trailing margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) or more. (→P.621) Printed colors may be uneven if you set the Print Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Quality too low.

  • Page 692: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs

    (→P.106) (→P.136) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.

  • Page 693: Images Are Printed Crooked

    (→P.106) (→P.136) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.

  • Page 694: Line Thickness Is Not Uniform

    Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specic troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) 678 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 695: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Setup Guide.

  • Page 696: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network

    Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are correctly. congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. (→P.575) The computer you are trying to print from is not Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly. congured correctly. (→P.593) The NetWare server and services are not congured...

  • Page 697: Installation Problems

    >imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete. Click Yes after the Warning message is displayed. Make sure that the printer has been removed from the list, and then click Exit. Removing printer drivers and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Remove the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor as follows.

  • Page 698: Hp-Gl/2 Problems

    RTL commands when Auto Rotate is On in the print again. Control Panel menu. (→P.49) Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs Cause Corrective Action The Width setting in the Control Panel menu is Check the Width setting value specied for Pen incorrect.

  • Page 699: Hp-Gl/2 Printing Takes A Long Time

    Cause Corrective Action Large print jobs with a lot of data take longer to print. Please wait a while until printing is nished. A job was printed when Input Resolution in the In the Control Panel menu, set Input Resolution to Control Panel menu was set to 600dpi.

  • Page 700: The Printer Does Not Go On

    The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker.

  • Page 701: If The Printer Makes A Strange Sound

    Vacuum holes under it. • There is a sound when a different size of paper is used and when the Carriage goes from side to side When paper of a different size is used, a valve is automatically activated to switch the area for paper suction, which may make a sound.

  • Page 702: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink

    This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the extent possible.

  • Page 703: Ink Level Detection

    Ink tanks specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. (→P.622) This function will not work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using rell ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
  • Page 704 Check the message and press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ► button.

  • Page 705: Messages Regarding Paper

    Replace the paper. (→P.81) Execute adjustment again from the control panel menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.

  • Page 706: The Paper Is Too Small

    Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK is set to Pause, paper smaller than the size specied button to resume printing. in the printer driver is loaded.

  • Page 707: Replace Paper With A4/Ltr (Vertical) Or Larger

    Replace roll with 10 in. wide or larger roll. Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches in width or larger as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 708: Paprwidth Mismatch

    Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK set to Pause or Warning, the width of the loaded roll button to resume printing. does not match the width specied in Fit Roll Paper However, note that this error may cause paper jams Width in the printer driver.

  • Page 709: Paper Size Not Detected

    Follow these steps to reload the roll. been loaded. Push the Release Lever back. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the orange Paper Alignment Line. Pull the Release Lever forward. If Not nished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button.

  • Page 710: This Paper Cannot Be Used

    Control Panel menu is On. However, the roll paper may run out during the print job and you may not be able to print all of the document. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button to stop printing.

  • Page 711: The Roll Is Empty

    Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Cut Sheet, press the OK button, and remove the sheet.

  • Page 712: Sheet Printing Is Selected

    Sheet printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Cut Sheet, and then printer status information on a sheet, but no sheet press the OK button. Load the sheet, and then print.

  • Page 713: Paper Jam

    Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. (→P.106) (→P.136) Manually rewind the roll all the way and press OK. Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred when advancing the paper. Rewind paper on the Roll Holder manually, all the way, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 714: Paper Is Crooked

    To disable this message (if it is displayed repeatedly despite reloading paper, for example), choose Off or Loose in the Skew Check Lv. setting of the printer menu. However, this may cause jams and printing problems because paper may be askew when printed. Also, the Platen may become soiled, which may soil the back of the next document when it is printed.

  • Page 715: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide

    Messages regarding paper Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the Follow these step to reload a sheet. guide on the right side. Push the Release Lever back. Pull out the sheet.

  • Page 716: Paper Cutting Failed

    In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel Release the ▲ button. and trying to rewind the roll to the edge. 700 Error Message...

  • Page 717: Rel Lever Is In Wrong Position

    Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause Corrective Action The Release Lever is pushed back. Pull the Release Lever forward. Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power. Borderless printng not possible. Cause Corrective Action The print job received species a type or width of Follow these steps to change the settings of the print paper that is not compatible with borderless printing.

  • Page 718: Paper Position Not Suitable For Borderless Printing

    Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fix Paper Position and straighten the paper so that the edges are between the ink grooves for borderless printing. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange of the Roll Holder. (→P.103) Select None when you have set Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu to Warning.

  • Page 719: Messages Regarding Ink

    Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then Printhead, or do other operations that require ink. press the OK button. Replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank.

  • Page 720: Ink Tank Is Empty

    Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink Tank. We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. Cause...

  • Page 721: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment

    The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent Press the OK button to clear the error. lm is loaded. We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.604) The Printhead is installed crooked.

  • Page 722: Check Printed Document

    Messages regarding printing or adjustment Check printed document. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.632) 706 Error Message...

  • Page 723: Messages Regarding Printheads

    The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent Press the OK button to clear the error. lm is loaded. We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.604) The Printhead is installed crooked.

  • Page 724: Execute Printhead Cleaning

    If this message is still displayed, replace the Printhead. (→P.633) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. If OK is shown on the Display Screen, clean the Printhead.

  • Page 725: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge

    Maint. cart. The level is low Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed. No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. Cause...

  • Page 726: Gl2: W0502 The Parameter Is Out Of Range

    HP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.

  • Page 727: Top Cover Is Open

    The printer has detected that the Top Cover is open. Open the Top Cover fully, remove any foreign objects, and close the Top Cover again. If the error occurs again, close the Top Cover, turn off the printer, and wait a while before restoring power. Error Message 711...

  • Page 728: Prepare For Parts Replacement

    Unknown le. Cause Corrective Action Data sent to keep the printer up to date (such as Check the data. Turn off the printer and wait a while paper information) is in the wrong format. before restoring power, and then resend the data.
  • Page 729 Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals ..............446 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ..........346 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) .......348 Banding in different colors occurs ......674 Accounting ..............437 Basic Printing Workflow ..........76...
  • Page 730 Delete Button ..........424, 538 Choosing a Paper for Printing ........194 Delete files in the folder ........538 If the paper type is not listed for selection ..194 Delete the entire folders, as well as items in the Media Type ............194 list above ............538...
  • Page 731 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Apply to Sample ..........467 Device Setup Utility ........453, 564, 595 Brightness ............467 When specifying an IPv4 IP address ..453, 564, 595 Color Adjustment pane: color ......467 When specifying an IPv6 IP address ..453, 564, 595 Contrast ............467 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ..............565...
  • Page 732 Display with Actual Size .........502 Finished Size ............419 Display with All ............501 Folded Duplex Window ..........416 Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper ..500 Layout Area ............417 Do not pull out ink tank...........704 Menu Bar ............416 Documents are printed in monochrome ....677 Status Bar ............417...

  • Page 733: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 Mm Larger Than Specified

    Printing a group of individual topics in the Scaling ..............525 manual ..............7 Size Sheet ............399 Printing a group of topics in the manual ....5 Free Layout ............390, 504 Printing selected topics ........10 Free Layout Main Window ......393, 506 Dialog Area ............507 Layout Area ..........393, 506...
  • Page 734 Index Print Priority ............463 Print Quality ..........462, 463 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ..126 Print Target ............462 Printer ...............461 Reduce Print Unevenness ........463 Set ............461, 463 Launching the Accounting Manager .......437 Sharpen Text ............463 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Thicken Fine Lines ...........463...

  • Page 735: Other Problems

    Matching Sheet (Windows) ........359 Network Setting (Windows) ........581 Driver Matching Mode ........359 No ink left...............703 ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode ............360 No ink tank loaded..........704 Input Profile Settings ........360 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity......709 Matching Method ..........359...

  • Page 736: Paper Jam

    Paper is not cut straight ..........665 Rotate Page 90 degrees ........472 Paper jam ...............697 Scaling ..............471 Manually rewind the roll all the way and press Page Setup Sheet (Windows) ........364 OK..............697 Borderless Printing ...........364 Push the release lever back......697 Defaults ............366...

  • Page 737: Prepare For Parts Replacement

    .............433 Preview ............378, 476 Printing enlargements or reductions .......201 Preview Main Window ........380, 478 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ... 113, 141 Dialog Area ..........381, 479 Load paper in the desired position to start Drawer Area .............479 printing from ..........113, 142 Menu Bar ..........380, 478...
  • Page 738 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ....76 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls ......134 Roll printing ............76 Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded..696 Sheet printing .............77 Rel lever is in wrong position........701 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ......289 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly Centering originals relative to roll paper width ...289...
  • Page 739 To set different unit costs for each ink color ..442 Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ....641 To set the same unit cost for all the inks ..442 Replacing the Printhead .........633 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Access the menu for Printhead replacement ...634...
  • Page 740 Specifying the frame type using imagePROGRAF Replace paper with A4/LTR (vertical) or larger ..691 Device Setup Utility ..........586 Replace roll with 10 in. wide or larger roll..691 Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel ............587 The printer consumes a lot of ink ......686 Stand ................19...

  • Page 741: Unknown File

    Before print jobs and maintenance that consume Types of Paper ............95 a lot of ink ............629 Accessing the Paper Reference Guide from If a message for checking the ink is shown on imagePROGRAF Support Information ....95 the Display Screen ...........629 Updating paper information ........98 If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen ...........629...
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