What Output Can You Create; Media For Your Output - Canon imagePRESS C800 Series Operation Manual

What output can you create

Media for your output

Media catalog for media selection
PRISMAsync controls the media definition centrally with the media catalogue. The controller's
media-based workflow PRISMAsync results in less mistakes.
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When you prepare a job, you can select media from the media catalog. The media catalog stores
attributes for all media that are key to the print quality, such as size, weight, media type, color,
media family and surface. (See
A media family is a group of media that has the same specifications and uses the same color
output profile. (See
After the job submission, use the schedule to see which media the job requires and when to
assign these media to paper trays.
Temporary media
During the job preparation you can also temporarily specify media for a job. Temporary media
are not part of the media catalog. When the job is printed on temporary media, you can find these
temporary media in the media section of the System view on the control panel. When you want
to use these media more often, you can add the temporary media to the media catalog. In the
Settings Editor you can define the attributes for these new media.
The temporary media remains available in the System view as long as there are jobs in the queue
that use these temporary media, or these temporary media are assigned to a paper tray.
Media and image quality
Media has a big influence on the image quality and the productivity of a print system. The
performance of a print system, the print quality and the consumption of consumables depend on
media factors, such as:
• Media type
• Media weight
• Surface
• Moisture content
• Smoothness
To ensure optimal output quality and performance, media must comply with the paper
specifications of your print system. Store the media in a dry environment away from direct
sunlight. Before you load the media into the paper trays, it is important to check the media
sheets.
For information detailing how to check and prepare media, see:
Check and prepare media before loading on page 130
Check and prepare envelopes before loading on page 132
Check and prepare transparencies before loading on page 134
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Settings Editor media attributes on page
Color reproduction for your output on page
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