Canon IPF5000 - Manual
A user manual for Canon large-format printers like the iPF500, iPF600, IPF8000, or IP8000 series covers how to access detailed status information–such as firmware versions, ink levels, job queues, and media type–via built-in software tools. The guide includes cross-platform instructions for Windows (2000–Vista 32/64-bit) and macOS X, detailing how to use the GARO Status Monitor or Printmonitor utility to retrieve real-time diagnostics, configure status displays, and export data as text files. It also addresses third-party RIP systems by guiding users through manual status checks via printer control panels.
Table of Contents:
- Page 1 – Retrieving Status Information via GARO Driver on Windows
- Page 2 – Accessing Status Monitor for Large Format Printers
- Page 3 – Viewing Status Details for IPF8000 Printer
- Page 4 – Using GARO Printmonitor on Mac OS X
- Page 5 – Retrieving Status via IP8000 Utility Software
- Page 6 – Status Retrieval for Non-GARO Connected Printers
LFP Technical Information Sheet
Title: How to Retrieve Printer Status Information
This document describes how to retrieve status information from the printer.
Printers connected to a computer running GARO printer driver and Windows OS (2000, XP,
2003 Server, Vista 32/64-bit)
1.
Install GARO Status Monitor
in your system. Go to “Start” menu, and select “Printers and Faxes” to
open Printer selection window. Double click on the printer’s icon.
Model: iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF5000, iPF5100, iPF6100, iPF8000, and iPF9000
Note: This information is intended for end users.
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Normally this application is automatically installed when the printer driver for imagePROGRAF printer is installed in the system. To verify you
have the GARO Status Monitor installed, open “Printing Preferences” of the printer driver, and click on “Status Monitor” button under “Main” tab.
If you see a Window showing “GARO Status Monitor” in the Window title bar, you have the GARO Status Monitor installed.
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About this manual
- Brand
- Canon
- Model
- IPF5000
- Document type
- Manual
- Language(s)
- English
- Pages
- 6
- File size
- 413.9 KB
- Format
Summary
Instructions for end users to retrieve printer status information for imagePROGRAF models when connected to a computer running the GARO driver and various Windows operating systems, including installing the Status Monitor and using the Printers and Faxes control panel.
Step-by-step instructions for accessing the Status Monitor menu within Printing Preferences to check printer status, ink levels, and job information on a large format printer.
Instructions for accessing firmware version, media type, and head adjustment values by using the Status tab and Status Display button on the IPF8000 printer, with options to save details as a text file.
