Canon iPF-510- User Manual

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v��� Contents Contents Add�t�onal Sett�ngs Pane (Mac OS 9) ...................................................................................... 527Color Sett�ngs Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) .................................................................................. 528Color Sett�ngs Pane: Monoch...

Contents Contents �x Adjust�ng the feed amount ............................................................................ 587 Adjust�ng the Feed Amount Automat�cally ............................................................................... 587Adjust�ng the Feed Amount Manually .................

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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 information that must be followed when us...

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Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Front of the printer with the standard Paper Tray Unit installed (*1) Front of the printer with the optional Roll Feed Unit installed *1: When the Cassette and Output Tray are removed a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any...

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 USB 2.0 High Speed mode. c. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. d. Power Supply Connector Conne...

Printer parts Tray Feed Area a. Tray Load sheets manually in this tray. b. Width Guide When loading paper, move the guide to match the paper size. c. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. d. Front Paper Feed Slot ( Output Tray ) When loading heavyweight paper, insert it here. Al...

Printer parts Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this par...

Printer parts Cassette a. Width Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper widthwise. b. Length Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper lengthwise. c. Guide Lever Squeeze these levers to slide the guides. d. Maximum Capacity Line A guide line indicating how many sheets can be loaded. Do not load paper over...

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...

Control Panel Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. After all lamps are lit and then go off, the printer starts up. Initializing is displayed on the top line of the Display Screen, followed by the printer model and version number. Ini...

Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never turn the printer off or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.676) If t...

Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • Modes (→P.27) • Mode transition (→P.28) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.28) • Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.29) • Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.30) • 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: In Sleep mode, you can press any button to bring the printer online again.*3: The printer automat...

Control Panel Ofine, and state of the Control Panel Ofine Ofine • Top Line of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen Any warning messages are displayed here. Take the appropriate action. (→P.676) • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are di...

Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu Paper SettingsChk Remain.Roll • Top Line of the Display Screen Menus and menu items are displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen The selected item is displayed. Other items are available if “→” is displayed at right. Lower ...

Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press Online to switch the printer online or ofine. When the printer is online, Online is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is lit. When the printer is ofine, Ofine is shown on the Display Screen top line and...

Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press Menu to display the main menu. MAIN MENU is shown on the Display Screen top line. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. Printer Status When Menu is Pressed Online Switches to Menu mode. Online (printing) The printer stays on...

Control Panel Printer Menu Operations For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34)For details on menu levels and menu items, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.36)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 Selecting Menu Items To illustrate menu item selection, this section describes how to set the sleep timer for 10 minutes. For detailson the sleep timer, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.51) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Syst...

Control Panel Entering Numbers in Main Menu Settings This section describes how to enter numbers for IP address settings. 1. Display a menu item for numerical input. (→P.34) 2. Press ◄ or ► to move the cursor (_) to each eld for entering numbers. IP Address=0.0.0.0 3. Press the OK button to prepare...

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 selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34)For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.51) Firs...

Control Panel Submenus On the Control Panel, press the Information button to display information about ink, paper, and so on. Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, different submenus are displayed in the following order. *1: Displayed if sheets are loaded.*2: Displayed if ...

Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows.For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34)For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.61) First ...

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.34)For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.36) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cut Display...

Control Panel Paper Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Cas Paper Type (*1) Choose the type of paper in the Cassette.(→P.146) Cas Paper Size Specify the size of paper in the Cassette.(→P.149) Manual Pap.Type (*1) Choose the type of paper in the tray.(→P.147) Manual Pap.Size Choose the ty...

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 automatic adjustment of the Printhead alignment relative tothe printing direction. (→P.581) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a...

Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer Specify the timeout period for print jobs. TCP/IP Specify the TCP/IP protocol settings. To apply yourchanges, choose Store Setting . IP Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is conguredautomatically or a static IP a...

Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display the following information, one item after another: remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity, size and type of the paper loaded in the Cassette, size and type of thepaper loaded in the tray, roll width and remaining ...

Control Panel Manual Paper Type Displays the type of paper loaded in the tray. This information is displayed only when paper is loadedin the tray. Manual Pap.TypePlain Paper Manual Paper Size Displays the size of paper loaded in the tray. This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in th...

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. Note • If you have selected 20mm in Nr End Sht Mr...

Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. (Optional) • Printer Stand ST-11 Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Roll Feed Unit A unit for using rolls. (Optional) • Roll Feed Unit RU-01 ...

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...

Optional accessories Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker. (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker. IEEE 1394 Expansion Board An interface board to add a...

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 Print area Oversized (*2), (*3) Printable areaEntire surface Supported width for borderless printing 10 inches (254 mm), JIS B4 (257 mm), A3+ (329 mm), 14inches (356 mm), 16 inches (407 mm), ISO A2/A3 (420mm) (*4), 17 inches (432 mm), *1: For information on the types of paper t...

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

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 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets.This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rollsor sheets to suit your particular printing ap...

Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes.Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.248) (→P.256) (→P...

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 • An optional Roll Feed Unit is required.(→P.70)(→P.143) • If you have installed an...

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.25) 2. Load paper in the Cassette. (→P.15...

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 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...

Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress, and eject the paper when the printer is online, ofine, or in menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on th...

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 . 98 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 2. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer. It is not di...

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 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 R...

Paper Viewing the Paper Reference Guide You can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed....

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 Roll If the Roll Feed Unit is installed, rolls that meet the conditions below are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll width Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver (*1) Borderless Printing (*1) ...

Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the PaperTray lamp (b). • Auto Feed lamp : Selected when printi...

Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Attach the 2-inch or 3-inch paper core attachment tothe Roll Holder, depending on the size of the paper core of the roll you will use. The printer is delivered withthe 2-inch paper core attach...

Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit Once a roll is in the Roll Holder, follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 2. With the edge of the roll facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide gr...

Handling rolls Loading the Roll in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls: (→P.119) • Sheets: (→P.167) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.627) • If the Output Tray Extension is extended, push i...

Handling rolls Note • How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, as well as the barcode printed on rolls. Automatic Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Printe...

Handling rolls Removing Rolls from the Roll Feed Unit Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit as follows. Note • If the Output Tray Extension is extended, push it in. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 2. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the ro...

Handling rolls 4. Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 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 sun...

Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key 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 ...

Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually 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 the roll paper manually. If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than ...

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 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 Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time , and then click OK . (→P.500) Handling Paper 129

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 Rolls are automatically cut by the CutterUnit. Automatic Yes Eject(→P.132) Choose this setting if you prefer not toh...

Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) 1. Select Eject as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK . The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode= Eject 2. Starts printing. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and th...

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, and the following screen is displayed. OfineFeedPaper ↑↓ 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutti...

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 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 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 A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the RollHolder.Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, asshown. Removin...

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.120) 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 Important • Always make sure the printer is off before attaching the Roll Feed Unit. 1. If the Paper Tray Unit is installed, remove the Paper Tray Unit. (→P.177) 2. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Fe...

Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the PaperTray lamp (b). • Auto Feed lamp : Selected when prin...

Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Cassette Note • Load the paper, making sure not to exceed the Maximum Capacity Line of the Cassette. (→P.20) • For details on the paper capacity, see “Specications” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.73) (→P.103) • 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.155). However, if you have specied POP Board , insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot (→P.163). Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot The procedure varies depending on use of the fol...

Handling sheets If the optional Roll Feed Unit is installed 1. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than POP Board from a computer beforehand, the type and size of paper are shown on the Display Screen. Note • If you will load paper before sending a print job, press the Feeder Selection ...

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. • Always load a POP Board in the Front P...

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 Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Before ejecting paper during print jobs or while ink is still drying, press the Stop/Eject button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the...

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. • Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper (→P.169) • Paper Jam / Press ↑ ...

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 / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open th...

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

Handling sheets Installing the Paper Tray Unit Hold the Paper Tray Unit at the position indicated by (a) and hang it on the printer using the two hooks. Removing the Paper Tray Unit 1. Remove any paper from the Tray. 2. Close the Paper Tray Cover. 3. The Paper Tray Unit is attached to the printer by...

Output Stacker Output Stacker Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker. (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker. 178 Handling Paper

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 Basket Wire#2 (a) and pul...

Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target C...

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 ...

Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, 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 document ...

Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (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 of document to be pri...

Printing CAD Drawings 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: A3 (297.0×4...

Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) 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: A3 (297.0×...

Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents 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...

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER 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 original...

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER 2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. 3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. 4. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instru...

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER 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 b...

Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settingsfor each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Co...

Adjusting Images Color Adjustment You can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Magenta Yellow Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Yellow . Gray Tone Adjust gray tones to suit the images of monochrome pho...

Adjusting Images 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 D Cyan E Magenta F Yellow Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, andYe...

Adjusting Images 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 specify which g...

Adjusting Images 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 takes longer an...

Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results iflines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, thistakes more time than regular printing. Thicken Fine Lines (Windows) Thicken Fine L...

Adjusting Images 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 in the app...

Adjusting Images 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.492) 232 Enhanced Printing Options

Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics....

Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size.For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriatefor your computer and operat...

Choosing Paper for Printing 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 m...

Choosing Paper for Printing 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source , select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width . Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications.For details on available printing conditions, see “P...

Choosing Paper for Printing 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 Forma...

Choosing Paper for Printing 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....

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 Pap...

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 enlargements or reductions 15. Click ISO A4 in the H Media Size list. 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Enhanced Printing Options 255

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 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 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 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 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.78) 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.139)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.139)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.139)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 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...

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 ...

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 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...

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.345) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P.346) 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 Paper 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...

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 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 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 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 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 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...

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...

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 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 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 Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50 0.000000or 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 siz...

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...

Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and...

Checking Images Before Printing 6. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. 7. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 416 Enhanced Printing Options

Checking Images Before Printing 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 wind...

Checking Images Before Printing 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 pr...

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 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 dial...

Other useful settings 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.453) 3. Click the Favorites tab to display t...

Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide....

Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well ashow to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when ...

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...

Printer Driver Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P.453) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the ...

Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.447) • Checking a print preview (→P.448) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main , Pa...

Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed.When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing.Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors.For details on prin...

Printer Driver 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 var...

Printer Driver 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...

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

Printer Driver Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which enables you to conrmthe status of the printer and print jobs.You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completingthe Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Sta...

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

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

Printer Driver 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.457) Setting Item D...

Printer Driver Setting Item Description K 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,...

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

Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM 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 ICC Matching Mode , Driver ICM Mode , or Host IC...

Status Monitor Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and“Status Monitor” shows details f...

Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access 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 applicat...

PosterArtist PosterArtist 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 ins...

PosterArtist 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...

Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility 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 Setu...

Printer Driver 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, cl...

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

Printer Driver 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: colo...

Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) 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...

Printer Driver 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...

Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. • You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them a...

Printer Driver Mac OS 9 Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P.519) For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver ...

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

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 in 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.Congure the IP ...

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

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 Mode Bi-direction Activate this setting to useRaw mode bidirectionalcommunication. Off FTP Printing Activate this setting to use FTPPrinting. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server’s IPaddress. 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server Address Specify the IP...

Network Setting 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://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: ht...

Network Setting 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 IP address or name”/ Example: http:/...

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 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 ▼ . MAIN MENUInterface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select...

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

Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, WindowsVista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients)connected to it for printing. This topic ...

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 (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 ▼ . MAIN MENUInterface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select NetWare , and then press ▼ . Interface SetupNetWare ...

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) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. 2. Switch to bindery mode. 3. If the print server has not been created, create it. 1. In Available Options , select Qui...

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.544) 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. 2. In Print Server Name , enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Se...

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) 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 equ...

Network Setting (Macintosh) 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 swit...

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) 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. Network Setting 577

Network Setting (Macintosh) 6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. 7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed. Network Setting 579

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 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 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 patt...

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 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes , and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Head Adj= Yes A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. Note • The following screen is displayed if automatic feeding is selecte...

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height mayimprove results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set. , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENUMe...

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. of...

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 printhead by using test pattern This section describes adjustment based on an example of printing a band adjustment pattern. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENUAdjust Printer ↓...

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.Follow these steps for standard automatic adj...

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...

Ink Tanks Maintenance 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...

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.599) Precautions when han...

Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The remaining level of each ink is displayed on the Display Screen bottom line when the printer is online,except during print jobs or error messages. During print jobs or error messages, pre...

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 Ink Lvl: Chk xx (here, xx refers to the ink color) is shown on the Display Screen and the Message lamp is lit when there is little ...

Printheads Printheads Printhead • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.611) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a testpattern to check ...

Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or is affected by streaks in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printinga test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu for automatic nozzle check...

Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can perform automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity by specifying a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu. (→P.51) • You can start Head...

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 Printhead / Please Replace is shown on the Display Screen • If the Canon ...

Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge This is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-05 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.618) Replacing the Maintenance C...

Maintenance Cartridge 9. Hold the Output Tray on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Output Tray with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. Initialization of the new Maintenance Cartridge takes about ve seconds, after which the printer returns to the mode before r...

Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, ink mist, and so on.You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridgecapacity shown on t...

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.25) 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 • Y...

Other Maintenance 16. Holding the Output Tray on both sides by the far end, press the button to release the lock, and then remove the tray. 17. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. Updating the Firmware Update the printer...

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...

Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets orroll paper. 1. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper Tray lamp. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select PO...

Problems Regarding Paper The Front Tray Guides are in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Cause Corrective Action Paper cannot be ejected because the roll wasadvanced when the Front Tray Guides were in theFront Paper Feed Slot. On the Control Panel, momentarily select POP Board on the screen for selection of...

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 ...

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.676) 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.146)(→P.112)(→P.147) 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.627) 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.630) 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 Cause...

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 Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The roll is not loaded correctly in the Roll Feed Unit. Remove the roll and reload it.(→P.116) The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly. Adjust the feed amount.(→P.587) Printing does not proceed smoo...

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 Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. Set VacuumStrngth to Weakest . (→P.598) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead.(→P.586) The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Correctiv...

Problems with the printing quality Line thickness is not uniform (Windows) Cause Corrective Action In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows printer driver, Fast Graphic Process is selected. Open the printer driver’s Properties dialog box from Print in the application software’s File menu, a...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

Other problems Other problems The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn onthe printer. The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker.(→P.73) If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...

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.599)Th...

Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottomline of the Display Screen.Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you s...

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 The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottomline of the Display Screen.Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and takethe appropria...

Responding to Messages • Cutting Error (→P.688) • Can’t DetectPapr (→P.688) • Paper Too Large / Please Check (→P.680) • Paper Too Small / Please Check (→P.680) • Paper Size / Please Check (→P.682) • Papr Size Undetected (→P.680) • Paper Type / Please Change (→P.693) • Paper Mismatch / ReplcPap:Press...

Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The type and size of paper as specied on the printerdo not match the type and size specied in the printerdriver. Adjust both settings so that they match and tryprinting again. Paper Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline...

Messages regarding paper PaprTyp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause Corrective Action 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Try printing again after adjusting the paper type as specied in the printer driver and the type specied on the printer so that they ma...

Messages regarding paper PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause Corrective Action 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Try printing again after adjusting the paper size as specied in the printer driver and the size specied on the printer so that they ma...

Messages regarding paper Roll Paper / Please Replace Paper Level Low / Replace Paper Cause Corrective Action Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing, then follow these steps toreplace the roll. 1. Remove the roll.(→P.119)(→P.120)(→P.121) 2. Load a roll with enough pap...

Messages regarding paper Paper Size / Please Check Paper Too Small / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too small for the printer has beenloaded. Load paper of the correct size.(→P.109) Paper has been loaded that is too small to printthe test pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle...

Messages regarding paper Roll Paper Chk / Check Width/Spcr Cause Corrective Action Insert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printingrmly all the way into the printer. When using A2 rolls, attach the Spacer for BorderlessPrinting before loading the roll.(→P.139) The paper is loaded askew. When usi...

Messages regarding paper Paper Feed Slot / SpcfdPapr NotFit Cause Corrective Action Sheets supplied from the tray are being fed through adifferent paper feed slot than specied for the paperselected in the printer driver. After pressing the ▼ button to eject the sheet being fed, insert the sheet int...

Messages regarding paper Remove paper Cannot Feed / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Roll paper is not fed on the Platen, even if you tryto feed it. Remove any jammed roll paper in the Paper FeedSlot and reload the roll. Check printer settings for the paper type and source. The printer has receiv...

Messages regarding paper Paper Loaded / Crooked Cause Corrective Action The roll has been loaded askew. Follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Press the Online button to clear the error message. 2. Insert the edge of the roll straight into the Paper Feed Slot. Paper has been loaded in the Cassett...

Messages regarding paper Paper Askew / Please Reload Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded in the Cassette askew. Follow these steps to reload the paper. 1. Press the ▲ button. 2. Remove the sheet. 3. Press the ▼ button. 4. Load paper in the Cassette.(→P.152) Paper has been manually loaded a...

Messages regarding paper Can’t DetectPapr Cause Corrective Action The paper has come out of the printer. Remove the paper that has come out of the printer,press the Online button, and reload the paper. (→P.82)(→P.89) A paper jam occurred in the printer. Remove the jammed paper, press the Online butt...

Messages regarding paper Check Supported Paper. Cause Corrective Action Follow the steps below to change the settings of theprint job to enable borderless printing. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Make sure the dedicated printer driver for your printer ...

Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Not Enough Ink Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot clean thePrinthead. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tankthat is low with a new Ink Tank.(→P.600) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough inkto nish printing....

Messages regarding ink The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Corrective Action Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you userell ink tanks. The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See thesection “Ink level detection” in “Disabling Ink LevelDetection” ...

Messages regarding ink Ink Tank / Replace xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible or empty. Load or reload the Ink Tank.(→P.600) There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Replace it with a new Ink Tank.(→P.600) Mist Full Soon Cause Corrective A...

Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Paper Type / Please Change Cause Corrective Action We recommend using a type of paper that you oftenuse, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment.(→P.581) The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjustedwhen highly tra...

Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Online Key / and recalibrate Band Adj Error / Please Readjust Cause Corrective Action The feed amount cannot be adjusted; highlytransparent lm is loaded. Adjust the feed amount manually.(→P.590) Printhd Adj Err / Please Readjust Cause Corr...

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge.(→P.618) MTCart Full Soon Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge...

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 Power On / Again Cause Corrective Action Fastening tape or the Belt Stopper has not beenremoved inside the Top Cover. Follow the steps below, referring to the Quick StartGuide as needed. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Open the Top Cover and remove the tape or Belt Stopper. 3. Turn the pr...

Index Index 699 Index A About This User Manual .............................................1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) .........................................519 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) ..........................