Canon imagePROGRAF iPF610 - User Manual

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How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanationson restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important informationthat must be followed when usi...

How to use this manual Viewing Videos of Explanations To view videos related to topic pages, click the View Video button. The video will play in a separate window. This way, you can learn by watching demonstrations of the actual procedures. Video Requirements: In Windows, Adobe Flash Player must be ...

How to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for Printing For your convenience when printing this manual, HTML versions of the sections in “Using the Printer” on thetop page are available. All topics in a section are combined in one le for printing. This section describes howto print sections ...

Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Standard When the Cassette and Output Tray are removed a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.11) b. Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in the Tray. (→P.12)...

Printer parts Back a. Expansion Board Slots For installing an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. b. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. This port is compatible with High Speed USB 2.0. c. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. d. Power Supply Connector Connect th...

Printer parts Tray Feed Area a. Tray Load sheets manually in this tray. b. Tray Extension When loading sheets, open the Paper Tray Cover before opening this tray. c. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. d. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them ...

Printer parts Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. 14 Printer Parts

Printer parts Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • FlashingDuring printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs.Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • OffThere are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. b. Me...

Printer parts Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • Avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents. Cassette a. Width Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper widthwise. b. Leng...

Control Panel Control Panel Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up... Please wait. is displayed. 2. The printer goes online in preparation for pr...

Control Panel • No paper is loaded Load paper. (→P.82) (→P.89) 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. Conne...

Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • Modes (→P.21) • Mode transition (→P.22) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.23) • Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.24) • Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.25) • Submenu mo...

Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory defaul...

Control Panel Online, and state of the Control Panel Not printing Printing in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level of the Display ScreenThe printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-rightcorner.Any warning mes...

Control Panel Ofine, and state of the Control Panel Ofine Not printing Printing is paused Display Screen • Display ScreenThe printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-rightcorner.Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take actio...

Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu Menu items and settings Main menu (during printing) • Display ScreenPressing the Menu button when printing is not in progressdisplays the main menu.The title of the selected menuis displayed on the rst line,and menus immediately unde...

Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. 26 Printer Parts

Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to display the main menu. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. Printer Status When the Menu Button is Pressed Online Switches to Menu mode. Online, printing The printer stays online. It does not switch to Me...

Control Panel Printer Menu Operations For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30)For details on menu levels and menu items, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35)The printer menu structure is made up of a main menu and submenus.Access the main menu by pressing the Menu butto...

Control Panel Main Menu Operations Press the Menu button to display the main menu. For details, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.50) • Main menu when no print job is in progress • Main menu during printing Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following cases even if you press the Menu butt...

Control Panel Accessing Menus Printer menus are grouped by function.Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more th...

Control Panel Specifying menu items Follow the steps below to specify menu items. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to access menus, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to move to the setting item, and then press the OK button. The check box at...

Control Panel Specifying numerical values Follow the steps below to enter numbers for items such as network settings. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup , and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP , and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting , and th...

Control Panel Executing menu commands Follow the steps below to execute menu commands. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to move to the command you want to execute, and then press the OK but...

Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults.For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30)For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.50) First Level Second L...

Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information of the loaded paper ■Printer information ■HP-GL/2 settings information For detail...

Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows.For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.30)For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.61) First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Leve...

Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables.For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”.. (→P.30)For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting Th...

Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Cas Paper Type (*1) Select the type of paper in the cassette.(→P.172) Cas Paper Size (*1) Specify settings for HP-GL/2 printing.(→P.174) Manual PaperType (*1) Choose the type of paper in the tray.(→P.173) Manual PaperSize (*1) Select th...

Control Panel Paper Details Setting Item Description, Instructions Roll DryingTime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Scan Wait Time Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scanin bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly theink dries. Note tha...

Control Panel GL2 Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Replot Print the last printed job (still stored in the printer memory) again. GL2 BufferClear Delete the last job printed using HP-GL/2, still stored in the printer memory. Color Mode Choose the color mode. Print Quality Choose th...

Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Description, Instructions Standard Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relativeto the printing direction. (→P.599) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a...

Control Panel System Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions Buzzer Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. Warning Detect Mismatch Choose Warning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specied in...

Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information.Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note • ...

Control Panel Printer information Displays the rmware version, serial number, MAC address, IP address, and interface information. GL2 Settings The following settings information is displayed on two screens: HP-GL/2 Color Mode , Print Quality , Input Resolution , Media Source , Conserve Paper , Line...

Control Panel Status Print You can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer. With Status Print , information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Printing Status Print Reports 1. Load paper. If u...

Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. • Printer Stand ST-24 Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Printer Parts 71

Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper CoreAttachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores).To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core...

Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) In operation 100 W max....

Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles MBK: 5,120; Others: 2,560 each color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Interface Expansion Board...

Printer Specications Paper capacity (Cassette) Paper size Paper type A4, Letter 13×22 in, A3 17×22 in, A2 Plain Paper 250 sheets 100 sheets 50 sheets Coated Paper 200 sheets 100 sheets 50 sheets Photo Paper Plus 20 sheets 20 sheets - Premium Matte Paper 30 sheets 20 sheets - Glossy Paper 100 sheets...

Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max.(10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion boardis installed.)220-240 V: 6 W max.(11 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion boardis installed.) Power consumption Off 1 W max. Weight 55 kg (112.3...

Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except inborderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Printable Area Recommended Print Area Top Edge Bot...

Printer Specications Rolls • Printable Area: A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on the top, bottom, andboth sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information onpaper compatible with borderless printing, see t...

Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls.Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • If a sheet is loaded in the Tray, remov...

Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the cassette and then printing from the cassette.Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the cassette. 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.19) 2. Load paper in the Cassette. (→P.16...

Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then printing from this slot.Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot. Note • If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before ...

Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. Take advantage of each type of paper for a wide range of printingapplications. Rolls and Sheets • Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media. Rolls can be used to print large photos or c...

Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • W...

Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Regist...

Printing procedure Printing from the application software 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, numbe...

Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of...

Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • 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 ...

Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for lis...

Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 3. Choose t...

Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down...

Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder,...

Canceling print jobs Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent tothe printer). 1. Double-click the taskbar icon to access the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. 2. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job . 106 Basic Printing Workow

Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor . 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. 2. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note • The print job is ...

Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9 How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs 1. Open the GARO Printer Extra folder, which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer d...

Canceling print jobs Canceling foreground print jobs 1. When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. 2. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing...

Paper Handling Paper Paper Paper The printer supports the following types of paper. Paper Type For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.112) Paper Size Paper width 203-610 mm (8-24 in) Outer diameter Up to 150 mm (6 in) Inner diameter of pap...

Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guideidenties supported plain paper, coated paper, photo paper (such as glossy photo paper), proong paper,CAD paper, and other types of paper. The Paper Reference Guide identi...

Paper Updating paper information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading thelatest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information aboutthe Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Wi...

Paper Paper Sizes You can use the following sizes of paper. Sheets You can use sheets in the following sizes, up to 610 mm (24 in) wide. Paper Size Dimensions Feeding from Cassette ISO A1 594 × 841 mm (23 × 33 in) No ISO A2 420 × 594 mm (16.5 × 23 in) Yes ISO A2+ 432 × 610 mm (17 × 24 in) No ISO A3 ...

Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Roll as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when paper is supplied automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is lit for sheets.You must specify the auto ...

Handling rolls Loading Roll on the Roll Holder Note • For details on supported sizes and types of the roll that can be loaded, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.117) (→P.112) • Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. • If the edge of the roll is bent or soiled, use t...

Handling rolls Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder 1. Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. 2. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored prope...

Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit 1. Push in the Output Tray Extension. 2. Insert your ngers under the Vertical Paper Guides on the Output Tray at the positions shown (a) and lift the guides. 3. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 124 Handling Paper

Handling rolls Removing Roll from the Roll Feed Unit Caution • If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, always follow these steps to remove rolls. You will be unable to manage the amount of roll paper left if you remove the roll before the barcode is printed. Important ...

Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually You can bring the printer ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the rollpaper by pressing ▲ or ▼ . Press ▲ to retract the roll paper manually. Press ▼ to feed...

Handling rolls Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text isprinted on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodesare printe...

Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In thiscase, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the ed...

Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver Setting Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the CutterUnit following printer driver settings. Automatic Yes Eject(→P.136) Choos...

Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may ...

Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details , and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select...

Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting. 3. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 4. Pre...

Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely togenerate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set upthis function to be activa...

Handling rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are stillwet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface duringejection, soilin...

Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type . 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time , and then click OK . (→P.158) 142 Handling Paper

Handling rolls Mac OS 9 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the Main pane and click D Settings in A Media Type . 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time , and then click OK . (→P.159) Note • By factory de...

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. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Cl...

Handling rolls Attaching Accessories to the Roll Holder Mounting the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder.Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular groove (c) o...

Handling rolls Attaching the Spacer for Borderless Printing If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing onthe Roll Holder.Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, asshown. R...

Handling rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used by the Tray, so bothmethods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time. Thus, if a roll has been advanced when you wish to print from the Top Paper Feed Slot...

Handling rolls Removing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before removing the Roll Feed Unit. 1. Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.128) 2. Use a coin to loosen the screws on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) and remove the unit from the print...

Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit 1. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). 2. Use a coin to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the p...

Handling rolls Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2. Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog b...

Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type...

Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type...

Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type...

Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Cassette as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when paper is supplied automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is lit when paper issupplied manually....

Handling sheets Selecting the Tray as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is lit when feedingpaper manually.When loading paper in the tr...

Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Cassette Note • Load the paper, making sure not to exceed the Maximum Capacity Line of the Cassette. (→P.18) • For details on the paper capacity, see “Specications” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.74) (→P.112) • Store unused paper in the original package, awa...

Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray, load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.165) However, if you have specied POP Board , insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.168) Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot Note • You can load only one sheet in the Top Pa...

Handling sheets Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper, change the media type setting to POP Board . When POP Board is selected as the type of paper, Front Paper Feed Slot is automatically selected. Note • You can load only one sheet of pa...

Handling sheets 4. After Open Upper Cover is displayed, open the Top Cover. 5. Load a sheet printing-side up on the Vertical Paper Guides. Keeping the sheet against the Front Paper Feed Slot, insert it straight into the Vertical Paper Guides. Caution • When loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot...

Handling sheets Removing Paper from the Cassette Caution • When printing from the Cassette, do not remove the Cassette. This also may cause paper jams. • When printing from the Cassette, do not remove the Back Cover. This also may cause paper jams. 1. Push in the Output Tray Extension. 2. Grasp the ...

Handling sheets Removing Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing,...

Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette If paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Screen of theControl Panel. How to clear the paper jam varies depending on the message. • Cannot detect papr (→P.177) • Paper jam. (→P.179) If Cannot det...

Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. If Paper jam. is displayed 1. Press Load/Eject . 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the To...

Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press Load/Eject . 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the T...

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Tray as the Paper Source You can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically, and the Paper Tray lamp is l...

Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be used in two positions, as shown.Regular position Extended position Use the Output Stacker in the normal position.For some types of media, you can use the stacker in the extended position. Squeeze the wires of BasketWire...

Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions When you print on rolls, you can use the Output Stacker to hold ejected printouts.When you use the Output Stacker, push down Basket Rod #1 (b) fully toward the front, keeping it even on theleft and right so that Basket Rod #2 (a) is not slanted.The Output St...

Print quality and color settings Enhanced Printing Options Print quality and color settings Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimize...

Print quality and color settings Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing 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...

Print quality and color settings Print Quality Choose the print quality.The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality ismost important. Printing...

Print quality and color settings Color Settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) ColorMonochromeColor (CAD)Color (CAD) LightMonochrome (BK ink)Monochrome Bitmap Choose whether to print in color ormonochrome.(→P.214) Color Adjustment (Images) Color Adjustment (Graphics) Color Adjustme...

Print quality and color settings Enhancing Printing Quality Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printingresults if lines are printed crooked or images areuneven. However, it takes more time than regularprinting. Thicken Fine Lines (*1) Choose...

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type o...

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of documen...

Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. P...

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

Print quality and color settings 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 ofon-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Mode Color adjustment based on th...

Print quality and color settings Printing in Monochrome Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Main AdvancedSettings ColorMode Monochrome Deactivates color printing so that images are printed inmonochrome, with continuous-tone color data printedus...

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing of line drawings. EasySettings PrintTarget CAD(MonochromeLine Drawing ) Settings optimized for monochrome printing of line drawings,such as CAD drawings. When you select...

Print quality and color settings 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. 1. Choose ...

Print quality and color settings 14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size . 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.513) Enhanced Printing Options 223

Print quality and color settings 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description C Cyan D Magenta E Yellow Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan,M...

Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Line Drawings (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu....

Print quality and color settings 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. Conrm the selection in A Media Source . 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.535) Enhanced Printing Opt...

Print quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Sel...

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: ...

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 ...

Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Med...

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the or...

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by ...

Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically.For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to thefollowing ...

Printing enlargements or reductions Reducing Originals that Exceed the Maximum Supported Size for the Cassette When Cassette is selected as the media source, originals that were created at a size larger than the maximum supported paper size for the cassette can be reduced before printing. Page Size ...

Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) 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" a...

Printing enlargements or reductions 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 scannedoriginals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button o...

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 followingexample. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper:...

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the followingexample. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper...

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) • Paper: Roll • P...

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)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • ...

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the followingexample. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Ro...

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 followingexample. • Document: Any type • Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1 × 14.3 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cass...

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the followingexample. • Document: Any type • Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm) [10.1 × 14.3 in] • Paper: Sheets ( Cas...

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the followingexample. • Document: Any type • Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1×14.3 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Casse...

Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus thespace for a margin. (→P.80) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size,use an oversized paper...

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos orimages) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the...

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 thatexceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare original...

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example.If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on theRoll Holder. (→P.150)If you do...

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example.If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on theRoll Holder. (→P.150)The plat...

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example.If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on theRoll Holder. (→P.150)If you d...

Printing at full size 13. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width , click L Printer on th...

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos orimages) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by ...

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos orimages) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the ...

Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in ...

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on thefollowing example.If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spa...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standardsizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls.Originals created in Microsoft Word or...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper.There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you reg...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.362) • Printing by using Custom Media Size (→P.363) Printing by using Custom Size This section descri...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. 9. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 10. Complete the following settings in the Custom 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 • Pa...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. 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 (Windo...

Printing banners or at other non-standard 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 • Pa...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. 10. In D Orientation , click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. 11. Click F OK to close the dialog box. Print t...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) 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 • Pa...

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 toeach other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation mat...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner pri...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the originaland dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single s...

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, youcan create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing.For instruc...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialo...

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. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructio...

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. • During ...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9) 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. • During...

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: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette...

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: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) 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: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • P...

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 youare reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the ro...

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 youare reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduct...

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll width: ...

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper w...

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper ...

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper Type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 ...

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Se...

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard 1. Cho...

Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is ...

Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of orig...

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 precisedrawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI ...

Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page ...

Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscapeorientation...

Other useful settings Using Favorites You can register print settings as “favorites” to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations,or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you...

Other useful settings Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shotsfrom web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be install...

Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well ashow to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • Auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory defaul...

Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as howto print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory d...

Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as howto print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory d...

Windows Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.468) • Checking a print preview (→P.469) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main , Page Setu...

Windows Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed.When you activate this feature, PageComposer is launched before printing. Conrming how documents willbe printed this way helps prevent printing errors.For details on print previews, see “Previewing Im...

Windows Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.494) 3. Make sure the Main...

Windows 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 media source and media type. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on...

Windows Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and th...

Windows Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.494) 3. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites s...

Windows Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more ...

Windows Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type.For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the PaperReference Guide. (→P.112) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types ...

Windows Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a posterlayout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. 1. Choose Print in the appl...

Windows imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer andyour computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can useimagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network ...

Windows Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printeras follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Ad...

Windows Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image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 applicatio...

Windows Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. 2. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies dep...

Windows Color Settings Sheet: Color (Windows) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them.However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment : color If the co...

Windows Setting Item Description J Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items, see “A...

Windows Matching sheet: Driver Matching Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the ...

Windows Color Settings Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) The following settings are available on the Color Settings sheet for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment : monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Ad...

Windows Conrming the Print Image Before Printing The preview screen displayed before printing enables you to see the original image just as it will be printed.Conrming the image of print jobs helps prevent printing errors.For instructions on previewing print jobs, refer to the following topics, as...

Windows View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) 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.475) Setting Item Descript...

Mac OS X Checking the Layout Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. While viewing this screen, you can also adjust layout orsize settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Preview (Macintosh) Important • The driver must be installed fro...

Mac OS X Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview . 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. Che...

Mac OS X Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. In the application menu, choose Print . 2. Click Preview to open the preview window. 3. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then ...

Mac OS X Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Ge...

Mac OS X 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. Color Adjustment pane: color If t...

Mac OS X Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.214) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main ...

Mac OS X Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color...

Mac OS 9 Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. In the application menu, choose Print . 2. Click Preview to open the preview window. 3. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then ...

Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or...

Network Setting Network environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer andcomputers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In...

Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer You must congure the printer’s IP address before using the printer on a TCP/IP network.The printer’s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructionsin the Quick Start Guide.Follow the steps...

Network Setting 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 we...

Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. 1. 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://x...

Network Setting Item Details Default Setting RAW Printing Activate this setting to use RawPrinting. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server’s IPaddress. 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of theprimary DNS server. 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP addr...

Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands 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rmthe MAC address on the Control Panel. 1. Check the pr...

Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. 1. 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:/...

Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUIfrom the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure networksettings.For details on conguring printer settings for netwo...

Network Setting Email Notication When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you canknow when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone orat your comput...

Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer ...

Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frametype in your NetWare environment.Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or theprinte...

Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup , and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare , and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetW...

Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues,and so on. You can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. • NWADMIN • PCONSOLE (fro...

Network Setting (Windows) 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. 1. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. 2. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print S...

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.570) 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Add...

Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) 1. In Tree Name and Context Name , enter the tree and context name of the print server. Do not exceed 255 characters for the context name. 2. In Print Server Name , enter the name of the print...

Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network admin...

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 youwill use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection.The procedure described below...

Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, thecomputer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This topicdescribes how to share the printer i...

Network Setting (Windows) 3. On the Sharing sheet, click Share this printer and enter the shared name. 4. To print jobs from clients running other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and follow the instructions to install the printer driver of the corresponding version. If you are prompted...

Network Setting (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“...

Network Setting (Macintosh) 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 theprinter over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch to printing in an AppleTa...

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled...

Network Setting (Macintosh) 7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add . 592 Network Setting

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer on TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Congu...

Network Setting (Macintosh) 5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF) . 6. Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add . 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. 596 Network Setting

Network Setting (Macintosh) 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 thesteps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Note • In Mac OS 9, if ...

Adjusting the Printhead Maintenance Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust thePrinthead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern.For instructions on a...

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust thePrinthead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern.You can adjust the Printhead alignment autom...

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If printed documents rub against the printer during printing or if the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, itmay help to raise the Printhead.If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. 1. Press the Menu button to display ...

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There aretwo modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj. Advanced Adj. offe...

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appearsevery 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing ispaused, colors m...

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed.This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually.When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not suppor...

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer orthe edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improveresults. 1. Press the Menu b...

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactlythe right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feedamount. No...

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20-30 mm fromthe edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets. Note • If printed documents (including docum...

Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. Whenpurchasing Ink Tank, make sure an “A” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers. • BK Ink Tank PFI-102BK • MBK Ink Tank PFI-10...

Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side.Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see“Ink Tanks”. (→P.615) Precautions when han...

Ink Tanks Replacing an Ink Tank 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace Ink Tank if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine , or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace the Ink Tank. If a message prompts you to replace the Ink Tank, ...

Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless a message is displayed. During messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen. These levels...

Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to pri...

Printheads Printheads Printhead This is a replacement Printhead for the printer. • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.627) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozz...

Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a testpattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking every ...

Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.50) • You can start Head Clean...

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

Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge This is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-16 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.634) Replacing the Maintenance C...

Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and otherprocesses. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking theMaintenance Cartridge capacity ...

Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown onthe Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is l...

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1. Turn the printer off. (→P.19) 2. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Alway...

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper i...

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable workingenvironment. • If the printed surface...

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Pick Up Roller Cleaning the Pick Up Roller may solve feeding problems when using the Cassette. Note • The menu option Clean Roller is not displayed after you have started supplying paper from a roll or the tray. Remove the paper to access Clean Roller . • Clean Roll...

Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a newlocation. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Note • I...

Other Maintenance Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information , and then press ► . 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Info ,...

Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click thehyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on roll...

Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I use printer driver settings again insubsequent jobs? By saving settings information in a favorite, you canapply the settings again before printing anytime asneeded. Þ Using Favorites (→P.449) Can I use the printer in combination with a Color imageR...

Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 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 the printer on. In Windows, select the printer by clicking ...

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connectedcorrectly to the printer’s Ethernet port. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn t...

Cannot print over a network Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup , and then press ► . 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Drive...

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s IP address is not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s IP address is conguredcorrectly. For details, see “Conguring the IPAddress Using imagePROGRAF Device SetupUtility”. (→P.492) or see “C...

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s NetWare settings are not conguredcorrectly. Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings arecongured correctly. In particular, make sure a validframe type is selected. For details, see “Conguringthe ...

The printer stops during a print job The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen Status Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing. Check the error message and take action asnecessary.(→P.698) The last portion of roll paper was used durin...

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 ifthey are clogged.(...

Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action Make sure the same paper type is specied on theprinter as in the printer driver.(→P.172)(→P.130)(→P.173) The paper type as specied on the printer does notmatch the type specied in the printer driver. (*1) ...

Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printingor printing on small paper. Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen.(→P.644) Make sure the same paper type is specied on theprinter as in the printer driv...

Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.647) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingTime . The back side of the paper is dirty Caus...

Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images in many solid colors. Specify Image in the printer driver. You are printing on paper that curls easily. Printed colors may appear uneven on the leadingedg...

Problems with the printing quality 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.112) Lines are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. ...

Problems with the printing quality Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors. Refer to the computer...

Problems with the printing quality Fine Scratches Appear on Glossy Paper from the Cassette Cause Corrective Action When glossy paper is fed from the cassette, paperdust or other debris on the guides or in the paper paththat turns paper around may damage the surface ofglossy paper. It may help preven...

Installation problems Installation problems The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly In Windows, the device interface driver may not be installed correctly in some cases if you connected theIEEE 1394 cable before installing the printer driver.If so, reinstall the IEEE 1394 device interface...

Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow the steps below to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with admini...

Clearing jammed paper Clearing jammed 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. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in...

HP-GL/2 problems Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible. Cause Corrective Action The data was lost because of replotting. Data for replotting is lost after the followingoperations. In this case, send the print job again. • The memory buffer was cleared from the Control Panel. • The printer was...

If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of vacuum from the Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from ...

Other problems Other problems The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are lled withcolor. This consumes a lot of ink. This does notindicate a problem with the printer. Head Cleaning B is used often. Head...

Other problems Ink level detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink Tanks specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running outduring printing, which prevents printer damage. (→P.615)Th...

Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen.Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take theappropriate action. (→P.698) Error me...

Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and takeaction as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePRO...

Responding to Messages Error Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen.Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and takethe appropriate action. • GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) (→P.718) • GL2: Wxxxx The...

Responding to Messages • No maintenance cartridge. (→P.716) • No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. (→P.716) • Paper Mismatch (→P.700) • Paper jam. (→P.708) • Paper loaded askew. (→P.706) • Papr Size Mismatch (→P.701) • Paper size not detected. (→P.706) • Papr Type Mismatch (→P.700) • Cannot feed paper...

Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action You printed a test pattern for printer adjustment onseveral sheets, but sheets of different types or sizesof paper were used. When printing a test pattern, use sheets of the sametype and size of paper. The paper...

Messages regarding paper Papr Size Mismatch Cause Corrective Action If you have selected Fit Roll Paper Width in the printer driver settings and Warning in Detect Mismatch in the printer menu: Printing resumes after the warningmessage is displayed. However,note that this error may causepaper jams an...

Messages regarding paper Insufcient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Follow the steps below to replace the roll. 1. Remove the roll.(→P.128)(→P.123) 2. Load a roll with enough paper left.(→P.121)(→P.124) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type.(→P.130) 4. Specify the p...

Messages regarding paper Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action Press the OK button and remove the sheet. (→P.176)Load a roll and try printing again.(→P.82) A print job for rolls was received when a sheet isloaded. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to ...

Messages regarding paper Manual printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause Corrective Action Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. Load paper of the type and size you have specied inthe printer driver. (→P.89) A print job for manually printing on sheets was sentw...

Messages regarding paper Borderless printng not possible. Check roll width and spacers. Cause Corrective Action Insert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printingrmly all the way into the printer. When using A1 or A2 rolls, attach the Spacer forBorderless Printing before loading the roll.(→P.150) ...

Messages regarding paper Paper loaded askew. Cause Corrective Action Follow these steps to reload a roll. 1. Press the Load/Eject button and remove the crooked paper. 2. Press the Load/Eject button and reload the roll. (→P.124) Paper has been loaded askew. Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1. Pre...

Messages regarding paper The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no more paper left on the roll. Follow the steps below to replace the used roll with anew roll of the same type and size. 1. Remove the roll.(→P.128)(→P.123) 2. Load the new roll.(→P.124) 3. If no barcode was printed on the...

Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink Level: Check Cause Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink Tank.We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new InkTank at this point if you plan to print large-format orhigh-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. Cause Corrective Action...

Messages regarding ink Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tankfor which the Ink Lamp is ashing.(→P.616) Ink tank error. Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible. Load an Ink Tank specied for use wi...

Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Use another paper. Cause Corrective Action For automatic Printhead adjustment, we recommendusing a type of paper that you often use, other thanlm.(→P.599) The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjustedwhen highly tr...

Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles.(→P.625) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged.(→P.626...

Messages regarding printheads Problem with Printhead Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.626) Printhead error Cause Corrective Action An incompatible Printhead has been installed. Install a Printhead specied for use with...

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge.(→P.634) Prepare for maint cart replacement. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenan...

Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Cause Corrective Action Replace the paper with a type compatible withHP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible withHP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(→P.112) The printer has received a H...

Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Cause Corrective Action Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. There is a problem with the print job. It is also possible to continue printing in this state.However, you may not be able to obtain the desiredprinting resu...

Other Messages Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replaceconsumables for which service is required. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Multi-sensor error Cause Corrective Action Direct sunlight or strong lighting may be shining onthe ...

Index Index 721 Index A A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge .................................................................692 About This User Manual .............................................1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dial...