Canon iPF6000S- User Manual

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Contents Contents v�� Support Pane (Mac OS X) ....................................................................................................... 461Pr�nt�ng Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) ................................................................................ 462 Pr�ntmon�tor ...............

v��� Contents Contents Pr�nt�ng a L�st of Saved Jobs ................................................................................................... 534Pr�nt�ng Saved Jobs ................................................................................................................ 535Mov�ng S...

Contents Contents �x Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ................................................................................. 633 Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ............................................................................................................ 633Replac�ng the Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ....

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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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How to use this manual Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. 1. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.In the shortcutmenu, click Pri...

Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Standard When the Ejection Guide is removed a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.16) b. Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P...

Printer parts Back a. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. b. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. d. Carrying Handles (at six positions) When carrying ...

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

Printer parts Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open th...

Printer parts Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • Avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents. Printer Parts 21

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

Printer parts q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of instructions on loading sheets, for example, you can hold down this button for onesecond to pause the current screen. Note • When the printer is in Sleep mode...

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

Control Panel Important • Starting the printer when it is connected via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off may cause the computer to start up at the same time. To prevent this, disconnect the USB cable before starting the printer. Connecting the printer to the computer via a USB hub m...

Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • Modes (→P.30) • Mode transition (→P.31) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.32) • Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.33) • Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.34) • Submenu mo...

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

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

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

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

Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ...

Control Panel Printer Status When Online is Pressed Menu mode Switches online and the Online lamp is lit. Menu mode, printing Switches online and the Online lamp is lit.Print is resumed. Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to display the main menu. Depending on the status, the printer switc...

Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu includes a main menu and submenus. • Main menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.37) • Main menu operations during printing (→P.37) • Job management menu operations (→P.38) • Submenu operations (→P.38) Main menu operations when no ...

Control Panel Job management menu operations To display the Job Mgmt Menu , press Job Mgmt Menu on the Menu Selection screen, which is displayed by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel during printing. Note • The Menu Selection screen will not be displayed in the following case even if you ...

Control Panel Main Menu Operations Press the Menu button to display the main menu. For details, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.55) • Main menu when no print job is in progress • Menu selection (if you press the Menu button when printing is in progress) Note • The main menu will not be displayed in th...

Control Panel Accessing menus Printer menus are grouped by function.Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher-level menu on the same screen, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If not all menus can be displ...

Control Panel Specifying menu items Follow these steps to specify menu items. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting item to complete, and then press the OK button. The check ...

Control Panel Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup , and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP , and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Se...

Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults.For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39)For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.55) First Level Second L...

Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information on the loaded paper ■Printer information For details on submenu screens, see “Sub...

Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows.For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39)For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.66) First Level Second Lev...

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.39)For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.43) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting Thi...

Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Manual PaperType (*1) Choose the type of sheets to be loaded manually.(→P.146) Manual PaperSize (*1) Choose the size of sheets to be loaded manually.(→P.147) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the size of the roll.(→P.113) Chk Remain.Roll Choo...

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

Control Panel Job Management Setting Item Description, Instructions Delete Delete thecurrent job orqueued jobs.(→P.516) Job QueueOpe. Job List (Choose a printjob) Priority Print the jobrst after thecurrent printjob is nished.(→P.516) Print Print jobs in theCommon Box. Job List (Choose a printjob) ...

Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Description, Instructions Standard Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative tothe printing direction. (→P.571) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a...

Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Repl. maint cart When replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.633) Replace P.head Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining MaintenanceCartridge capacity is low.Whe...

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

Control Panel Job Mgmt Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Priority Print the jobrst after thecurrent printjob is nished.(→P.516) Job QueueOpe. Job List (Choose a printjob) Delete Delete thecurrent job orqueued jobs.(→P.516) Print Print jobs in theCommon Box. Job List (Choose a printjob) D...

Control Panel Submenu Display Pressing the Information button switches the information displayed between Ink , Media Info , and System Info . Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note • Press any button other than the Information button to restore the pre...

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

Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. • Printer Stand ST-25 Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Printer Parts 77

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

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

Printer Specications Interface Expansion Board Slots 1 Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer USB 2.0 (*1) Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specication IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX/Auto-Negotiation, and IEEE 802.3x Full Du...

Printer Specications *2: Printing may not be possible in some cases, depending on the type and size of paper.*3: Load paper at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm higher than the size selected in Page Size for roll paper. Or, load paper at least 6 mm wider and 26 mm (1.0 in) higher for the tray. *4...

Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max.220-240 V: 6 W max. Power consumption Off 1 W max. Weight Printer only: 51 kg (112.4 lb) Dimensions (W × D× H) Printer only: 1,177×670×344 mm (46.3 × 26.4 × 13.5 in) Resource efciency Recycling Recyclable pl...

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. During borderless printing, the margin on all sidesis 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper ReferenceGuide. (→P.104) • Recommended print area: A margin of 20...

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.229) (→P.235) (→P...

Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls.Follow these steps to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • If a sheet is loaded in the Top Paper Feed Slot, remove it before this procedure. (→P...

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...

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

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

Canceling print jobs Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent tothe printer). 1. Double-click the taskbar icon to access the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. 2. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job . Basic Printing Workow 101

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...

Paper Handling Paper Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports (such as plain paper, coated paper, glossy photopaper, proong paper, and CAD paper), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guideidenties types of paper and gives specications, pr...

Paper Updating Paper Information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latestversion of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the MediaConguration Tool, see Media Conguration Tool (Windows) or Media ...

Paper Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll Width Identication in Roll Paper Width in Printer Driver (*1) Borderless Printing (*1) 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 24-...

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 Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). • Roll Media lamp : Selected when prin...

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. 2. With the edge of the roll facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Ho...

Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (→P.120) • Sheets (→P.154) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.641) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Insert the edge of...

Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Note • If you need to cut the roll, select Paper Cutting and cut the roll at the desired position. (→P.132) • If you have selected Media Menu > Chk Remain.Roll > On in the printer menu and the printed d...

Handling rolls Removing Rolls from the Roll Feed Unit Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit as follows. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. 3. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. 4. Close the Roll Feed Unit ...

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

Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Cl...

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

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

Handling rolls 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 the desired settings values in C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time , and then click OK ...

Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver Setting Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the CutterUnit following printer driver settings. Automatic Yes Eject(→P.133) Choos...

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

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

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

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

Handling rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used for the Top Paper FeedSlot, so both methods 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...

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.121) 2. Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws (a) on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit and remove the unit...

Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before attaching the Roll Feed Unit. 1. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). 2. Use a coin ...

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 Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). • Roll Media lamp : Selected when pr...

Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray, load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.148) However, if you have specied POP Board , insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.150) Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot Note • You can load only one sheet in the Top Pa...

Handling sheets Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper, change the media type setting to POP Board . After POP Board is selected as the type of paper, you can select Front Paper Feed Slot. • Always load a POP Board in the Front Paper Feed ...

Handling sheets 3. Open Upper Cover is displayed. At this point, open the Top Cover. 4. With the sheet printing-side up, place the leading edge on the Front Tray Guides and keep it at as you insert it into the Front Paper Feed Slot. Caution • When loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep it...

Handling sheets Removing Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot 1. Press the Load/Eject button. A conrmation message is displayed regarding removal of the sheet. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecti...

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

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

Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This topic describes how to use the Output Stacker. When storing documents on the Output Stacker, use the stacker in position (1).When the Output Stacker is not used, fold the stacker to stow it in position (2). Important • When storing printed documents on th...

Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images 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 Choose presets that m...

Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. EasySettings PrintTarget Photo(Monochrome) A mode optimized for printing monochrome images withmaximum expressiveness through simple operations.Choosing Photo (Monochrome) in Easy S...

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

Printing Photos and Images Printing from Photoshop You can print images in the Adobe RGB color space that you have created in Photoshop, the Adobe Systemsphoto retouching application. Using the dedicated Photoshop printer driver plug-in (provided with the printer)makes it easy to print Adobe RGB ima...

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.For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your compu...

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: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm...

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: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 m...

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 Registering a hot folder on your computer Folders used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy) are called hot folders. Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER. You canspecify print...

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer.For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1. Load the original on the platen glas...

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 Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method.By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors ofon-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver MatchingMode (Kyuanos) Color adjustment based on the origi...

Adjusting Images Gray Tone Adjustment The following settings can be adjusted if “Monochrome (Photo)” is selected in Color Mode. Gray Adjustment Items Description Color Balance Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black(tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), war...

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, and Y...

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 Color settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) ColorColor (Economy)Monochrome (Photo)Monochrome Choose whether to print in color ormonochrome.(→P.203) Color Adjustment (Images) Color Adjustment (Graphics) Color Adjustment (Text) CyanMagentaYellowGray ToneBrightnessC...

Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines (*1) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CADdrawings or similar documents. Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printingresults if lines are printed crooked or images a...

Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog ...

Adjusting Images 14. Conrm the settings of A Paper 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.436) 220 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...

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

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: 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 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 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.84) 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.140)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.140)The plat...

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 the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. Choose Print in the Microsoft Word menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) 3. Make s...

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 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.296) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P.298) Printing by using Custom Size This section descri...

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size . • Document: Scanned image • Page s...

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

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously 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 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: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain ...

Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) 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: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: 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 When using originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width. For instr...

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 Sheets When you print originals that are smaller than the sheet size, the originals are arranged in the upper left cornerof the sheet. If you prefer, you can print originals that were arranged this way centered on the sheet instead. Print Centered A...

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

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

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 . 348 Enhanced Printing Options

Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview 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...

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.390) 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 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed.There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones...

Other useful settings Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) Print Charts , note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • Y...

Other useful settings Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitormatching." Using this mode requires adjustment or conguration of the settings of your monitor, the sourceapplicati...

Other useful settings Monitor Matching The sequence in monitor matching is as follows. 1. Calibrate the printer. Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individual variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environme...

Other useful settings Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can completesettings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important • Before using...

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.390) • 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.384) • Checking a print preview (→P.385) 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 toconrm the 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.394) 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 ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode , Driver ICM Mode , or Host ICM Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Adv...

Printer Driver Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment sheet. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main ...

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...

Device Setup Utility 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/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administra...

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 Paper 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 If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings . (→P.441) Setting Item Description A S...

Printer Driver Matching Pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode (Using Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.3.9) Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as des...

Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode , in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings , and then click the Matching pane. (→P.441) Setting Item...

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...

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 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 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 in your network, specify the Ethernet frame typein your NetWare environment.Follow these steps to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printerCo...

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

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

Network Setting (Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. 2. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print S...

Network Setting (Windows) 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.472) 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 (Mac OS X) Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use theprinter over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch...

Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (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 (Mac OS X) 7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add . 500 Network Setting

Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correc...

Network Setting (Mac OS X) 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 . 502 Network Setting

Network Setting (Mac OS X) 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. Important • If imagePROGRAF Generic is indicated in Kind , the printer information is not properly acquired. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. (→P.673) Network Setting ...

Network Setting (Mac OS X) 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. Important • Bonjour and ...

Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • Printer driver • imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Windows) • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Mac OS) • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Cop...

Hard Disk Saved Print Jobs Saving print jobs refers to the process of sending print jobs from a computer and storing them on the printer’shard disk. By saving print jobs, you can print them repeatedly as needed without sending them from acomputer again. Saving print jobs offers the following benets...

Hard Disk Storage destination The storage area on the printer’s hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storagearea. Print jobs in the “job queue” or “common box” are saved in the temporary storage area. Jobs in“personal boxes” are saved in the permanent storage area. • Jo...

Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver To save print jobs sent from software or systems other than the printer driver provided with the printer, completethe Output Method and Save and Print settings in the printer menu. Important • Contact the software or system ...

Hard Disk Specifying Save and Print 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup , and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Save and Print , and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On , or Off , and then press the OK button. If y...

Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs You can save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the printer driver (Windows) (→P.512) • Using Print Plug-In (Windows) See the section on the Set Conguration button on the Main sheet. • Using Free Layout (...

Hard Disk Using the printer driver (Mac OS) 1. Access the Additional Settings pane. 2. Choose an Send job to . • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. ...

Hard Disk Do Not Save Print Jobs in the Common Box If you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) in the printer driver as the format for print jobs sent from the computer, the jobs are saved in the common box. (→P.507)You can select Save: Shared Box > Off i...

Hard Disk Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) You can delete queued jobs. You can also select queued jobs and give them rst priority, to print them immediately after the printer hasprinted jobs that are currently being processed or printed. Note • You cannot interrupt jobs that...

Hard Disk Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display Menu Durng Prtng . 2. You can manage queued jobs as follows. • Deleting queued jobs 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Mgmt Menu , and then press the OK button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Queue Ope. , and then press the ► button. 3....

Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Job sheet, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • Preempting other jobs • Pausing printing • Resuming printing • Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Using imageP...

Hard Disk Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes By default, no passwords are set for personal boxes. For greater security, you can set passwords for eachpersonal box. After you set a password, it will be required to modify the personal box settings, as well as todisplay, print, delete, move, and modi...

Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, select the personal box for a password. 2. Click Edit . 3. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK . • Set Password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits...

Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box for a password and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings . Hard Disk 521

Hard Disk 3. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK . • Set password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Re-enter to conrm : Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the imag...

Hard Disk Naming Personal Boxes By default, personal boxes are unnamed. You can name them for easier management.You can assign a name to a personal box as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Store...

Hard Disk Displaying a List of Saved Jobs You can display saved print jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box.View the list of stored print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmoni...

Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Hard Disk 533

Hard Disk Printing a List of Saved Jobs You can print a list of saved print jobs in the common box and each personal box.You can also print a list of print jobs by using the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Print a list of saved print jobs. • To print a list of jobs ...

Hard Disk Printing Saved Jobs You can print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2...

Hard Disk 2. Select the print job in the list and click Print . 3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. 538 Hard Disk

Hard Disk Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs for which Print is selected as the format in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) are saved in the common box, number “00”. However, jobs in this mail box will be deleted one after anotherstarting with the oldest job in the following situatio...

Hard Disk 3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Hard Disk 547

Hard Disk Displaying Details of Saved Jobs You can view details of stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has...

Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Details . The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 550 Hard Disk

Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties . The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. 552 Hard Disk

Hard Disk Renaming Saved Jobs You can rename stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 554 Hard Di...

Hard Disk 4. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and click OK . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 556 Hard Disk

Hard Disk Deleting Saved Jobs You can delete saved jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box.Delete stored print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Contro...

Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Hard Disk 563

Hard Disk Checking the Free Hard Disk Space You can check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button...

Hard Disk Erasing Data on the Printer’s Hard Disk You can erase data on the printer’s hard disk from the Control Panel. There are three ways to erase the data, as follows. Erasure Method Time Required Details High Speed A few seconds Erases le management data for print job data stored on theprinter...

Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead. • Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment Use Auto Head Adj. or Manual...

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment.Use Auto Head Adj. to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the printhead. Auto Head Adj. o...

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment.With Manual Head Adj , you can manually adjust the Printhead alignment by printing and reading a test pattern. You can adjust the Pri...

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

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the feed amount. • Banding in different colors • Line length is not accurate in the direction paper is fed To adjust the feed amount, do the follow...

Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set for each type of paper, in the Feed Priority setting. Adjust the Feed Priority setting to suit your particular printing application. • Band Joint : Adjusts the fee...

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. Auto Band Adj. offers two modes, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj. . Use Advanced Adj. if Standard Adj. does not eliminate banding, or w...

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. Use Manual Band Adj for transparent media or other paper for which adjustment with Auto Band Adj. is not possible.We recommend automatic ad...

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy Use Adjust Length to ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length. Two Adjust Length options are available ( A: Standard and B: Other ), and the settings for both options are saved.The setting ...

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

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...

Color adjustment Color adjustment Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors The calibration function improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how colorappears due to individual variation among Printheads or conditions in various printing environments.We recommend performin...

Color adjustment Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) Print Charts , note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You c...

Color adjustment Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can completesettings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important • Before using thi...

Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “F” in a black circle on the side. Whenpurchasing Ink Tanks, make sure an “F” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers. • Y Ink Tank PFI-101Y • PC Ink Tan...

Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “F” in a black circle on the side. Requestink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.614) Precautions when handling ink tanks T...

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

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

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

Printheads Printheads Printhead • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.626) Maintenance 623

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

Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.55) • You can start Head Clean...

Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead This printer is equipped with two Printheads.Replace one or both Printheads in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace both Prin...

Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge • Maintenance Cartridge MC-16 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.633) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridges For information on...

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

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

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1. Turn the printer off. (→P.28) 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...

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

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

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

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 Cut Sheet lamp . 2. Press the Load/Eject butt...

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.683) 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 type of paper is specied on theprinter as in the printer driver.(→P.113)(→P.146) The paper type as specied in the printer driver doesnot match the type loaded in the printer. (*1) Make su...

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.641) 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.644) 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.117) The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount.(→P.576) Printing does not proceed smoothly ...

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 The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount.(→P.578) The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Execute Fine Band Adj. during printing. (→P.578) The length of printed images is inaccurate Cause Corrective Action In th...

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 Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup , and then press ► . 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Drive...

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s IP address is not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s IP address is conguredcorrectly.(→P.432)(→P.470) The printer’s TCP/IP network settings are notcongured correctly. Make sure the printe...

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause Corrective Action The AppleTalk protocol is not enabled on the printer. Activate AppleTalk on the printer.(→P.475) The computer you are trying to print from is notcongured correctly. Make sure the computer’s AppleTalk...

Installation problems Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow these steps 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/Windows Se...

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.79) 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.614)Th...

Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen.Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take theappropriate action. (→P.683) Error me...

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

Responding to Messages Error Messages Error messages Check the message and take the appropriate action. • Borderless printng not possible. (→P.693) • Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor. (→P.704) • Cannot adjust band. (→P.696) • Cannot adjust printhead. (→P.697) • Cannot calibrate. ...

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

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

Messages regarding paper Insufcient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Follow the steps below to replace the roll. 1. Remove the roll.(→P.120)(→P.121)(→P.122) 2. Load a roll with enough paper left.(→P.115)(→P.117)(→P.118) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type.(→P.113) ...

Messages regarding paper Roll printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action Load a roll and try printing again. You have attempted to print a test print sheet orother printer status information on a roll, but no rollis loaded. To print on a sheet instead, hold the Stop button for more than a second ...

Messages regarding paper Roll feed unit err Cause Corrective Action Turn off the printer, remove the Roll Feed Unitmomentarily, and then reinstall it.(→P.143)(→P.144) The Roll Feed Unit is not working. If the message is still displayed after you do this,contact your Canon dealer for assistance. No R...

Messages regarding paper Wrong paper feed slot for this paper type. Cause Corrective Action Follow these steps to reload the paper, using thePaper Feed Slot specied in Paper Source in the printer driver. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. The paper will be ejected. 2. Reload the paper in the Paper Fee...

Messages regarding paper Paper loaded askew. Cause Corrective Action Follow these steps to reload a roll. 1. Press the Load/Eject button and remove the crooked paper. 2. Press the Load/Eject button and reload the roll. (→P.118) Paper has been loaded askew. Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1. Pre...

Messages regarding paper End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel and trying to rewind the roll to the edge. Release the ▲ button. Borderless printng not possible. Check roll width and spacers. Cause Corrective Action Insert the paper and Spacer f...

Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot clean thePrinthead. Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank.(→P.615) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough inkto nish printing. ...

Messages regarding ink Remaining level of the 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” and take the appropriateaction.(→P.679) Ink Leve...

Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Use another paper. Cause Corrective Action For automatic Printhead adjustment, we recommendusing a type of paper that you often use, other thanlm.(→P.571) The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjustedwhen highly tr...

Messages regarding printing or adjusment Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles.(→P.624) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged.(→P.625) Highly transparen...

Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles.(→P.624) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged.(→P.625...

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge.(→P.633) Prepare for maint cart replacement. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenan...

Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause Corrective Action There is a format problem with the printer’s hard disk. Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, the printerautomatically restarts. (Formatting will ...

Messages regarding the hard disk Mail box full. Delete unwanted data Cause Corrective Action 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. Delete unneeded jobs stored in Personal Boxes.(→P.561) Mail box full. Cannot save. Cause Corrective Action Press the Stop button to cancel the print job. Delete print...

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

Other Messages Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replaceconsumables for which service is required. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unknown le. Cause Corrective Action Invalid data format. Check the print job and resend it. Calibr...

Index Index 705 Index A About This User Manual .............................................1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) ........................................440 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ............................