Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 User Manual page 611

Follow these steps to adjust the scale for better accuracy.
1.
When using sheets, load one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger.
When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.
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Loading Rolls on the Roll Paper Holder (→P.116)
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Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.119)
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Loading Sheets Manually (→P.156)
Note
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When loading paper, specify the correct paper type. When the paper type is not specied, the
printing quality may be affected without the correct adjustment of the feeding.
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We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for feed amount adjustment.
2.
Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
3.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button.
4.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the ► button.
5.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage.
The scale bar shows "Millimeter" in 50 mm units and "Inch" in 1 inch units.
6.
Measure the length of the adjustment pattern. Calculate the difference between the measured
length and actual length. Enter it as a percentage and press the OK button.
You can adjust the value in 0.02% increments. Press ▲ to increase the value and ▼ to decrease
it.
If the scale is printed shorter than actual size, set the value toward the positive side; if it is printed
longer, set the value toward the negative side.
Note
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You can also specify the adjustment value by selecting Paper Details → Adjust. Setting.
Adjusting the feed amount
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