Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6450 manuel d'utilisation

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    Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Printing enlargements or reductions ........................................ 70 Printing at full size .................................................................... 86 Borderless Printing .............................................................[...]

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    Note In order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included on the "User Manuals CD-ROM" supplied with the printer. Thus, there are descriptions that are applied only in HTML format, and functions (video display function, etc.) that cannot be used. We appreciate your understandi[...]

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    Contents Basic Printing Workflow Basic Printing Workflow 21 Printing procedure 22 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets .......................................................................................................................... 22 T urning the Printer On and Off ......................................................................[...]

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    Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 86 Printing on Oversize Paper ..................................................................................................................................................... 86 Printing at Full Size (Windows) .......................................................................................[...]

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    Enhanced Printing Options Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ............................................................................. 165 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ................................................ 165 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation[...]

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    Windows Software Starting Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................................... 221 Free Layout Main Window ............................................................................................................................[...]

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    Windows Software Adjust the Colors and Print ................................................................................................................................................. 288 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) ........................................................................ 288 Adjust the Colors whi[...]

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    Mac OS X Software Mac OS X Software 361 Printer Driver 362 Printer Driver Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 362 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver .....................................................................[...]

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    Mac OS X Software Color Settings Panel ................................................................................................................................................................ 424 Color Adjustment .................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Mac OS X Software Size Options Dialog Box ......................................................................................................................................................... 487 Curves Dialog Box ....................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Handling and Use of Paper Feeding Roll Paper Manually ............................................................................................................................................... 544 K eeping T rack of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ...................................................................................................[...]

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    Handling and Use of Paper Create Calibration T arget ............................................................................................................................................... 638 Warnings ............................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Network Setting Using RemoteUI 701 Using RemoteUI ........................................................................................................................................................................ 701 Initial Settings 703 Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ................................................................[...]

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    Print Job Management Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs ............................................... 748 Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File ........................................................................................................................... 748 Displaying Job Properties or Period P[...]

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    Color Management Color Management Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (Optional) .................................................................... 829 Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) .......................................................................................................... 831 Color Calibration Using the Spectrophotometer [...]

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    Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance and Consumables 917 Ink Tanks 918 Ink T anks ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 918 Replacing Ink T anks .........................................................[...]

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    Troubleshooting The printer stops during a print job 986 An error message is shown on the Display Screen ................................................................................................... 986 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ...................................................................................................[...]

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    Error Message Insufficient paper for job .................................................................................................................................................... 1012 This paper cannot be used. ................................................................................................................................[...]

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    Error Message x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) ............................................................................................................ 1026 Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) ................................................................................ 1027 Execute printhead cleaning.[...]

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    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ............................................................................ 22 Canceling print jobs .......................................................................... 32 Pausing Printing ............................................................................... 36 En[...]

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    Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...................................................................................................................... 22 Turning the Printer On and Off .......................................................................................................................[...]

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    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. (See "Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size.") →P.70 (See "Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value.") →P.80 • Free Layout (Win[...]

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    • An Ink Tank is not installed see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.918 • If " ERROR " is shown on the Display Screen see "Error Messages." →P.1008 • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection [...]

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    2 Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After " Shut Down.. Please Wait.. " is shown on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off. Loading and Printing on Rolls Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow these steps to load and print on rolls. • If you use the optional [...]

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    2 Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.533 3 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.536 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 26[...]

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    Important • When printing without borders, definitely set the blue Switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incorrect- ly, print quality may deteriorate. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.992 4 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") →P.538 Note • If no barcode has [...]

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    6 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.29 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.30 The printer now starts printing the print job. Important • Do not forcibly pull out paper once a roll has been advanced. This will prevent further feeding. If you accidentally pull out the paper, see "Removing the Roll from the Printer." →P.540 Lo[...]

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    3 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.29 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.30 4 Load a sheet manually. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.557 (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing in Windows Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. Important [...]

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    2 After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing. Note • The appearance of the dialog box varies depending on the software application. In most cases, the dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the print- er, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on[...]

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    2 Select the printer in the Printer list. 3 Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and re- duced printing, borderless printing, and so on. iPF6450 Printing from Mac OS X User's Guide Basic Pr[...]

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    Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 32 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ....................................................................................................................[...]

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    Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed. 1 Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the pri[...]

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    Note • Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission, jobs are not dis- played even during printing. • Print jobs are displayed in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window from the moment the printer starts receiving the print data until the moment printing is finished. They are not displ[...]

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    Note • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using. The job sent to the printer is canceled. 5 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer . Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job pro- cessing, the next job c[...]

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    Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On , printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") →P.646 Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state. To re[...]

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    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ............................................................. 38 Printing Photos and Office Documents ............................................ 39 Adjusting Images ............................................................................[...]

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    Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing ........................................................................................................................................... 38 Changing the Type of Paper ..............................................................................................[...]

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    Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Photos and Images ................................................................................................................................................ 39 Printing Photos and Images (Windows) ................................................................[...]

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    • Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) →P.41 Printing Photos and Images (Windows) Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper[...]

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    6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 8 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, 10-in. Roll (2[...]

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    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

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    6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 . Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the Media Configuration T[...]

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    12 Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" . 13 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings →P.362 " 14 Confirm the print settings, and then[...]

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    • Adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, saturation, and gray levels. For instructions on using the printer driver to print Adobe RGB images created in Photoshop, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) →P.45 • Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) ?[...]

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    8 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 . 9 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 10 Click Image in the E Print Priority list. 11 Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending [...]

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    14 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. 15 In A Matching Mode , click Driver Matching Mode . 16 In C Color Space , click Adobe RGB . 17 Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. 18 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 19 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source a[...]

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    22 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • Document: Adobe RGB image created in[...]

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    8 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9 Click Image in the E Print Priority list. 10 Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. 11 Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 12 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 13 Cl[...]

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    18 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 19 Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Width list—here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 20 M[...]

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    • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.183 ") 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A [...]

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    9 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings →P.176 " 10 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) Printing Office Docum[...]

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    5 Access the Main pane. 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 7 After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the E Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View set. . 8 Make your sel[...]

  • Page 54

    11 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins) . 12 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings →P.362 " 13 Confirm the print se[...]

  • Page 55

    4 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5 Select the A Page Layout check box. 6 Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the A Page Layout list. Note • This function cannot be used with a 64-bit version OS. 7 When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not[...]

  • Page 56

    Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...................................................................................................................... 56 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ...................................................................................... 58 Fine-Tuning [...]

  • Page 57

    Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer profile, and match- ing method in detail. T[...]

  • Page 58

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and the[...]

  • Page 59

    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 Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Magenta F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochr[...]

  • Page 60

    10 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11 Confirm the settings of A Page Size , L Paper Source , and so on. 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) Fine-Tuning Colo[...]

  • Page 61

    2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 Choose the original size in the F Paper Size list. 4 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click F OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. 5 Access the Main pane. 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loa[...]

  • Page 62

    9 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 10 On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description D Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Magenta F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos.[...]

  • Page 63

    12 Access the Page Setup pane. 13 Confirm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size . 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.366 " Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Giving Priorit[...]

  • Page 64

    Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in Standard or Fast modes, but this mode offers excep- tional printing quality. Image Line Drawing/Text Proof Standard Choose this setting to print at standard resolution[...]

  • Page 65

    Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Note • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality , and select the Unidir- ectional Printing check box. For instructions[...]

  • Page 66

    5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6 Click Image in the E Print Priority list. 7 Click High (600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. 8 Click Monochrome in the G Color Mode list. 9 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click H Color Settings [...]

  • Page 67

    12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For details on how to check the printing settings, refer to " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 ". Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of usin[...]

  • Page 68

    8 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9 Click Image in the E Print Priority list. 10 Click High (600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11 Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. 12 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set . Note • [...]

  • Page 69

    15 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.366 " iPF6450 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 69[...]

  • Page 70

    Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ................................................................................................................. 70 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) .................................................................[...]

  • Page 71

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 8 Select the width of th[...]

  • Page 72

    13 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, ba[...]

  • Page 73

    5 Access the Main pane. 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 7 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 8 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. iPF6450 Resizing Originals to M[...]

  • Page 74

    11 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12 Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the origina[...]

  • Page 75

    • Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired. For instructions on resizing originals to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) →P.75 • Resizing Original[...]

  • Page 76

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 8 In the A Page Size lis[...]

  • Page 77

    9 Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not dis- played on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 10 Click E Fit Roll Paper Width . Note • After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width , the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded r[...]

  • Page 78

    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

  • Page 79

    9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update th[...]

  • Page 80

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value 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 a particular amount, as desired[...]

  • Page 81

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 8 Select the width of th[...]

  • Page 82

    12 Click F Scaling and enter 120 . Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portions off the bottom and right edges of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner. In this case, y[...]

  • Page 83

    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

  • Page 84

    9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update[...]

  • Page 85

    14 Click G Scaling and enter 120 . Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper- left corner. In this case, you can center orig[...]

  • Page 86

    Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper .................................................................................................................................................. 86 Printing at Full Size (Windows) .................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 87

    For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) →P.87 • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) →P.88 Printing at Full Size (Windows) Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following e[...]

  • Page 88

    5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 6 Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. 7 In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series . 8 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 9 Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the A Page Size list. 10 Select and click a rol[...]

  • Page 89

    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

  • Page 90

    9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update[...]

  • Page 91

    13 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.366 " Borderless Printing at Actual Size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or imag[...]

  • Page 92

    • Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. We recommend when focusing on image quality. You should create the original at a size larger by 3 mm on each side than the paper size. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • When performing borderless printing without using Print Image with[...]

  • Page 93

    3 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") →P.183 4 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper . 6 Select t[...]

  • Page 94

    9 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 10 Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) . 12 Click OK to close the Information dialog box. 13 In C Borderless Printing Method , click[...]

  • Page 95

    1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In the C Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12" - Border- less . Note • Paper sizes supported for borderless printing are indicated by -Borderles[...]

  • Page 96

    9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. Important • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is cut, depending on frequency of use. In this kind of situation, change[...]

  • Page 97

    13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" - Border- less . 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.366 &qu[...]

  • Page 98

    Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................................................................................................... 98 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..................................... 99 Borderless Printing by Resizing Origin[...]

  • Page 99

    • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other [...]

  • Page 100

    4 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper . 6 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. Important • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches prin[...]

  • Page 101

    10 Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) . 12 Click OK to close the Information dialog box. 13 In C Borderless Printing Method , click D Fit Paper Size . 14 Click Match Page Size in the G Paper [...]

  • Page 102

    1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12" . Note • All sizes are available in borderless printing if you resize originals to match the paper size. 4 Click[...]

  • Page 103

    9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. Important • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is cut, depending on frequency of use. In this kind of situation, change[...]

  • Page 104

    13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" . 14 Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 15 Select the H Borderless Printing check box. 16 Click E Fit Paper Size under D Enlarged/Reduced Printing . 17 In I Paper Size , cl[...]

  • Page 105

    Important • When printing without borders, be certain to set the blue switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incorrectly, print quality may deteriorate. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.992 • Borderless printing is not possible if details such as crop marks and margins are included as data on the[...]

  • Page 106

    Important • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, select No from the Automatic Cutting list in the Roll Paper Options dialog box. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. Once[...]

  • Page 107

    7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 . 9 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 10 Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. 11 Select the width of th[...]

  • Page 108

    Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provid[...]

  • Page 109

    7 Access the Main pane. 8 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper . 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. Important • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces tha[...]

  • Page 110

    12 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—here, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in C Pape[...]

  • Page 111

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ..................................................................... 111 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) .......................................... [...]

  • Page 112

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners. However, you may not be able to print 18.0[...]

  • Page 113

    7 Under Paper Size , enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height . 8 Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. 9 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 10 Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • Although you can even set Custom Size for the paper size, the maximum settable size is 3.2 m. The setting of Custom Size is dis[...]

  • Page 114

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the E Print Target list. 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In the A Page Size list, click the size you regist[...]

  • Page 115

    8 Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not dis- played on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 10 After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width , the Information dialog box is displayed. 11 Select th[...]

  • Page 116

    2 In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes . Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal bann[...]

  • Page 117

    3 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 4 Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. 5 Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, en- ter 100*500 . If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list. 6 Under P[...]

  • Page 118

    2 Access the Main pane. 3 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 4 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 5 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 6 Access the Page Setup pane. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. Printing Vertical or Horizontal [...]

  • Page 119

    8 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 9 In C Page Size , make sure 100*500 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup [...]

  • Page 120

    Registering and Printing With a Custom Paper Size This topic describes how to register a non-standard paper size by the name of 430 mm Square and print based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) • Paper: Sheets • Media Type: Any type • Paper Size: A square sheet (430 [...]

  • Page 121

    7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. 9 Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name . 430 mm Square is used in this example. 10 Select mm in Units . 11 Enter 430 (16.9 in) in both Width and Height . Note • If you select the Fix the Ratio of the Wid[...]

  • Page 122

    • Document: Any Type • Page Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) • Paper: Sheets • Media Type: Any type • Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X v10.5. The method of setting up non-standard paper sizes varies depend- ing on the version of Mac O[...]

  • Page 123

    11 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. 12 Access the Main pane. 13 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 14 After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, select from the E Print Target list. [...]

  • Page 124

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ........................................................................................................ 124 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) .................................................................[...]

  • Page 125

    • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Eac[...]

  • Page 126

    4 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5 Select the A Page Layout check box. 6 Click Free Layout in the A Page Layout list. 7 When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the docu- ment will not be printed yet.) 8 Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desi[...]

  • Page 127

    Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout →P.221 . Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) 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 print- ing. 1 Choose Print in[...]

  • Page 128

    7 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout →P.414 . Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • Banner Printing Important • [...]

  • Page 129

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. 5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 6 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 7 Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8 Select the B Banner Printing check box. 9 Cl[...]

  • Page 130

    10 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins betwee[...]

  • Page 131

    5 Access the Main pane. 6 In the A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. 7 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 8 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Paper Source list. 11 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printin[...]

  • Page 132

    Printing 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 original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. • Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. [...]

  • Page 133

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 6 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 In A Page Size , click the size of the orig[...]

  • Page 134

    11 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 12 Select the A Page Layout check box. 13 Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the A Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking B Set . 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Not[...]

  • Page 135

    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

  • Page 136

    7 Access the Main pane. 8 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 9 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 10 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 11 Access the Page Setup pane. 12 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. Printing Multiple Pages Per S[...]

  • Page 137

    13 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 14 Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in [...]

  • Page 138

    Important • When printing using this function, the Print Centered , Watermark , No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) , and Page Options settings are disabled. For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) →P.138 Note[...]

  • Page 139

    6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2 . 8 Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 9 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10 Select the A Page Layout check box. 11 Click Poster (2 x 2) in the A Page Layout[...]

  • Page 140

    12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 140[...]

  • Page 141

    Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ............................................................................................................................. 141 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 142

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. I[...]

  • Page 143

    10 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11 Select the E Print Centered check box. 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This t[...]

  • Page 144

    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

  • Page 145

    9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the pri[...]

  • Page 146

    14 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.366 " Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page—for example, if the paper is larger than the original, [...]

  • Page 147

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In th[...]

  • Page 148

    12 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 13 Select the E Print Centered check box. 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Con[...]

  • Page 149

    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

  • Page 150

    9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. 11 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins) . 12 Select the J Print Centered check box. 13 Confirm the print settings, and then click M[...]

  • Page 151

    Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................................................................................... 151 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ...................................................... 151 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Origi[...]

  • Page 152

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 6 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"[...]

  • Page 153

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper:[...]

  • Page 154

    5 Access the Main pane. 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 9 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of[...]

  • Page 155

    10 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 . 11 Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Pri[...]

  • Page 156

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 [...]

  • Page 157

    6 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11") . 7 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 8 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm) . 9 Click the Layout tab to d[...]

  • Page 158

    1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup . If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the [...]

  • Page 159

    7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 9 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the print[...]

  • Page 160

    12 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.366 " Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 160[...]

  • Page 161

    Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview 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, [...]

  • Page 162

    Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ................................................................................................................................................. 162 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) .................................................... 163 Making th[...]

  • Page 163

    For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the following topics: • Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) →P.163 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based[...]

  • Page 164

    6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2 . 8 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm)[...]

  • Page 165

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation 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 landscape orientation, you c[...]

  • Page 166

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 5 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 6 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 In the A Page Size list, click the size of [...]

  • Page 167

    12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings →P.180 " Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landsc[...]

  • Page 168

    6 Access the Main pane. 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. Making the Original Orientatio[...]

  • Page 169

    12 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size [...]

  • Page 170

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing 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. (See " Types of Paper →P.526[...]

  • Page 171

    5 Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 6 To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the A Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later your- self, click Print Cut Guideline . 7 Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips [...]

  • Page 172

    2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 Choose the original size in the F Paper Size list. 4 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click F OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. 5 Access the Page Setup pane. 6 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list[...]

  • Page 173

    9 Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings di- alog box. 10 To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the pa- per later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline . Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the pri[...]

  • Page 174

    iPF6450 User's Guide 174[...]

  • Page 175

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software Printer Driver .................................................................................. 176 Preview ........................................................................................... 211 Free Layout .................................[...]

  • Page 176

    Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 176 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver .....................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 177

    For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet →P.186 You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed se[...]

  • Page 178

    You can view support information and the user manual. • Device Settings Sheet →P.210 You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver. imagePROGRAF Free Layout is a feature for freely arranging originals from various source applications on a single page as desired be[...]

  • Page 179

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Note • Click the B Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On the Paper Informa- tion on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver settin[...]

  • Page 180

    Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main , Page Setup , and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings[...]

  • Page 181

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. 5 After you click OK , when you print a job, the image- PROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Note • If PageComposer is running, access the Special Settings dialog box from the Layout sheet and clear Enable Pre- view Switching . 6 On the main[...]

  • Page 182

    Using Favorites Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favor- ites . 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then[...]

  • Page 183

    9 Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in A Favorites . Note • To save a favorite as a file, click J Export and specify the file to save. 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 [...]

  • Page 184

    2 Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for configuring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences . • Example: Print [...]

  • Page 185

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu 1 Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2 Select the printer, and then display the printer proper- ties dialog box. 3 Click Printing Preferences to display the Main (or Printing Preferences ) di[...]

  • Page 186

    Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main , Page Setup , Layout , Favorites , Utility , and Support . Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver [...]

  • Page 187

    • B Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer . You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box →P.189 • C Advanced Settings Displays Paper Detailed Settings . You can configure the printing settings to match the ty[...]

  • Page 188

    • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.63 • G View Settings Displays the E Print Target setting values. You can view and change the order of E Print Target setting values. • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application →P.191 Configuration[...]

  • Page 189

    • J Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the prin[...]

  • Page 190

    A Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Between Pages setting is only valid for rolls. • B Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker [...]

  • Page 191

    H Calibration Value You can specify whether to apply the results of calibration performed on the printer to image processing. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. Enabled Print using the calibration results. Disabled Print without using the calibration results. Select this to avoid the cha[...]

  • Page 192

    Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings .(See " Main Sheet →P.186 ") • A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard , Portrait , Landscape , or Graphics . • B View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern. • C Apply to Sa[...]

  • Page 193

    • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.56 " Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply col[...]

  • Page 194

    Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode . For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode , depending on your color matchi[...]

  • Page 195

    ICC Matching Mode and Host ICM Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode in the A Matching Mode list. • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. • B Input Profile Settings You can select Image , Graphics , or Text . You can choose Matching Method and Input Profile . Var[...]

  • Page 196

    Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings .(See " Main Sheet →P.186 ") • A Sample Type[...]

  • Page 197

    • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.56 " Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to[...]

  • Page 198

    Gray Adjustment Sheet Gray Adjustment Sheet 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 Sheet →P.186 , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings , and then click Color Settings . • Monochrome (Photo)[...]

  • Page 199

    • H Highlight Adjust the brightness of the lightest portion. • I Shadow Adjust the brightness of the darkest portion. • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer[...]

  • Page 200

    • E Scale to fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. • F Print Image with Actual Size Prints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width of Roll Paper for either the length or width of the document from the A Page Size list. • G Paper Size Availab[...]

  • Page 201

    For details on available roll widths, see " Paper Sizes →P.526 " • N Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Under A Automatic Cutting , you can specify Yes or No and Print Cut Guideline . • Cutting Roll Paper After Printing →P.170 Select B Banner Printing when [...]

  • Page 202

    Output Method Dialog box Output Method Dialog box The Output Method dialog box allows you to select the Output Method and set the save settings when saving to the box. Note • To display the Output Method dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Output Method . (Refer to " Page Setup Sheet →P.199 ") • A Output Method If Print is se[...]

  • Page 203

    Paper Size Options Dialog Box Paper Size Options Dialog Box In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Important • You cannot create any arbitrary roll paper width as a Custom Paper Size. • If you select a [...]

  • Page 204

    Layout Sheet Layout Sheet The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • A Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet →P.132 • Printing Posters in Sections →P.137 • Printing Multiple Originals Next[...]

  • Page 205

    • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins →P.155 • H Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of 1–999. • Reverse Order Activate this option to print pages in reverse order. • I Page Options Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing [...]

  • Page 206

    • E Format Settings Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. Note • If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, user name, and page number. • When you print multiple pages per sheet using Page Layout Printing o[...]

  • Page 207

    • D Application Color Matching Priority When this is on, you can give applications priority in color management. • E Fast Graphic Process Turning this setting on may help produce the expected results if image colors are inconsistent in printed docu- ments or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses. Note • This function cannot be used on 6[...]

  • Page 208

    • F Delete Click to delete the selected favorite from the A Favorites list. • G Edit Click to display the Edit dialog box, which enables you to change the name and icon for the favorite selected in the A Favorites list. • H Add Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. • I Import[...]

  • Page 209

    • A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) check • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment • B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Click to launch Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Cop[...]

  • Page 210

    Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main , Page Setup , Layout , and Fa- vorites sheets. • A Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar ap[...]

  • Page 211

    Preview Preview The Features of Preview .................................................................................................................................................... 211 Starting Preview ............................................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 212

    Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 4 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. 5 Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. Note • You can use t[...]

  • Page 213

    • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.214 • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size . iPF6450 Preview Main Window User's Guide Windows Sof[...]

  • Page 214

    Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. • Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection , see "Printing with Selecting the Layout." →P.217[...]

  • Page 215

    • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. • Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor . Enlarge/Reduce the scree[...]

  • Page 216

    Setting Details inch Use inches as the ruler unit. Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only[...]

  • Page 217

    Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1 In Layout Selection , click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of . Right Button Turn at the position of . Left Button Turn at the position of . Lower Button Turn at the positio[...]

  • Page 218

    Note • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button , you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. • You can select only Upper Button or Lower Button if Cut Sheet is selected. Button Details The button is selected[...]

  • Page 219

    Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. 1 Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. 2 Click the Print button Printing on the center begins. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source . iPF6450 Print on the Center User's Guide Windows Software Preview [...]

  • Page 220

    Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. 1 Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Not Print Sp[...]

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    Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................ 221 Starting Free Layout ....................................................................................................................................[...]

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    2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. 3 From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout ch[...]

  • Page 223

    Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for[...]

  • Page 224

    • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to mat[...]

  • Page 225

    Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferen- ces of Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. • Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to[...]

  • Page 226

    Setting Details Crop Marks You can print with the crop marks. Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout. • Roll Paper Length Set the length of one page to print on roll [...]

  • Page 227

    Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical , you can choose Up- per Left to Right or Upper Right to Left . • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal , you can choose Upper Left to Bottom or Lower Left to Top . • Margins You ca[...]

  • Page 228

    Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format . • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left . Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise. Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot sele[...]

  • Page 229

    • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. Horizontal Pos You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters. Page Pos You can input the number of the page position in numerical character[...]

  • Page 230

    3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source . Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items wi[...]

  • Page 231

    6 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject. 7 Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps. Laying out a Document Creat[...]

  • Page 232

    2 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source . Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Windows Software Free Layout 232[...]

  • Page 233

    4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. 5 Click the OK button to save the settings. 6 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the n[...]

  • Page 234

    Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject. 7 Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps. Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Selecti[...]

  • Page 235

    Note • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. • To select all objects, select Select All from the Edit menu. • When you specify the area with dragging the mouse, the obj[...]

  • Page 236

    3 Click the OK button. Moving an Object Moving an Object You can move the object position. 1 Select an object. 2 Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Alternatively, you can move the Object Position by changing the values in Vertical Pos , Horizontal Pos and Page Pos i[...]

  • Page 237

    Laying out Objects Automatically Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Ar- range Object from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog Box →P.226 dialog box. Alignin[...]

  • Page 238

    • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizon- tal center. • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Aligning Objects (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Win[...]

  • Page 239

    Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1 Select an object. 2 Select the Overlapping Order menu from the Object menu. Note • The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. • You can also select by clicking the right button of the mous[...]

  • Page 240

    • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. 2 Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. Note • The copied or cut object is la[...]

  • Page 241

    Note • The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu. • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. • Status B[...]

  • Page 242

    • Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size. The following settings are available for the finished size. Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document so that the width of the docu- ment matches the roll paper width. Specify Folded Size Prints by automatically enlarging[...]

  • Page 243

    • Fold Line Type You can select the fold lines. The following settings are available for the fold line type. Setting Details Solid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style. Dotted Line You can print the dotted line as the frame style. Dashed Line You can print the dashed line as the frame style. • Only Print Center and Edges To prin[...]

  • Page 244

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................. 244 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .................................................................................................. [...]

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    3 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Note • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter. To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy[...]

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    Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy." →P.244 • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. • Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, sele[...]

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    Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.244 2 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Nex[...]

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    4 Select the media type to print. Note • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are dis- played in the list. Click the Next button. 5 Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. 6 Select the color matching method. Click the[...]

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    7 To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name . Click the Next button. Note • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. • You cannot use the Back button, after clicking the Next button here. 8 Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard di[...]

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    Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder 1 Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. 2 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting[...]

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    4 The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name . Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a fold- er , to set the existing shared folder. 5 The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. iPF6450 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder[...]

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    6 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") →P.253 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folde[...]

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    Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driv- er is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver →P.176 for details on the printer driver. Note • The onl[...]

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    Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning settings and destina[...]

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    Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional ...................................................... 256 Installation Procedures ..................................................................................[...]

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    Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The main features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows. • You can automatically detect the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB-use images, etc., and automatically set op[...]

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    2 Click imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in button. 3 Click the Install button corresponding to the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional you are us- ing. • For 32-bit Windows • For 64-bit Windows iPF6450 Installation Procedures User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 257[...]

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    Note • If a version of Photoshop supported by Print Plug-In for Photoshop is not installed, The application is not installed. is displayed. Install the Print Plug-In on a computer that has a supported version of Photoshop installed. • If the folder for the Photoshop Plug-In to install Print Plug-In cannot be found, Specify the destination for i[...]

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    7 Click Finish button. Installing the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional finishes. Uninstall Procedures Uninstall Procedures The procedure for uninstalling the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional and Layout Plug-In is as fol- lows. Note • This section describes the procedure in Windows 7. • Uninstall the P[...]

  • Page 260

    2 Open the image that you wish to print. 3 If required, select the print range. Note • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Photoshop are less than 60,000 pixels in width and height. Reduce the selection range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 60,000 pixels in width and height, and then attempt step 3. 4 Select Export (or [...]

  • Page 261

    3 If required, select the print range. Note • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional are less than 6,000 pixels in width and height. Re- duce the selection range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 6,000 pixels in width and height, and then attempt step 3. 4 Select File from the Plug-in printing menu[...]

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    • Sheet Selection Area The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional window are displayed. When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows. • Main Sheet →P.265 • Page Setup Sheet →P.268 • Color Settings Sheet (Color) →P.270 • [...]

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    • Button Area This contains the buttons Print , Quit and Help • Print Button Click this button to begin printing. • Quit Button Click this button to close the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main window and return to application software. • Help Button Click this button to display the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digit[...]

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    Setting Details Print Area Layout *You can change the image print position when you drag the image while the cursor is displayed as . Image The entire image is displayed. *You can select the print range when you drag the image while the cursor is displayed as . *When you click the image while the cursor is displayed as , the selected area is desele[...]

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    Main Sheet Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. • Printer The printer types are displayed. • Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box. When you click the OK button after selecting the printer in the Select Prin[...]

  • Page 266

    Setting Details High Gradation 8bit This processes images with at 8bit/channel (24 bit). Highest Gradation 16bit This processes images with at 16bit/channel (48 bit). *This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type and Input Resolution to Plug-in . • Print Mode Selecting the printing mode strikes the balance between the quality of [...]

  • Page 267

    • Matching Method You can select the processing method when performing color conversion. The following settings are available for the matching method. Setting Details Perceptual This converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. This is useful for pictures. Saturation This converts the image to an image with heightened [...]

  • Page 268

    Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional is displayed. • Borderless Printing When you place a checkmark here, the Specify[...]

  • Page 269

    Note • When Paper Size is smaller than Output Image Size , part of the image may not print. • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing . • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing . • Orientation This sel[...]

  • Page 270

    Setting Details Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. Note • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source , the far end edge of printed image may become defective depending on the paper used. If this happens, [...]

  • Page 271

    • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Saturation [...]

  • Page 272

    Drag the vertical or horizontal scroll bars for adjustment, as desired. You can click the arrows by the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) boxes or enter the values directly. • Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impre[...]

  • Page 273

    • Print History and Favorites This displays a list of print preferences. Select Restore Defaults and click the Apply button to restore all settings to their initial settings. Note • You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display. • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image sel[...]

  • Page 274

    Support Sheet Support Sheet You can display product support information and the electronic manual. • Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. Note • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals ins[...]

  • Page 275

    The adjustment values of the image enclosed in the blue frame in the center are used as the base values, with images arranged around this with the adjustment values varying in steps up and down from these base values. If you click any of the images, the adjustment pattern is redisplayed with the adjustment values from that image as the base values.[...]

  • Page 276

    You can select the interval of the variation in adjustment values between neighboring adjustment pattern im- ages from the range of 1 to 10. The larger the value, the greater the differences between the states of the adjustment pattern images. Note that if the adjustment item is Tone , the Adjustment Value Spacing cannot be selected. • (Swap) but[...]

  • Page 277

    • Specify the Range of Images button When this button is clicked, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box is displayed for specifying the range of images. When you specify the range by using the mouse or other means and then click the OK button, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box closes and the specified image range is redisplayed as t[...]

  • Page 278

    Note • The job name when printing the adjustment pattern is "Original Image Name + Pattern-Print". For example, the print job name for the image "ABC.jpg" is "ABC_Pattern-Print.jpg". Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Advanced Settings butt[...]

  • Page 279

    Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. Fast Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting is not clean. Standard Select this setting when you are not experiencing problems. Slow This helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp if you select it when using [...]

  • Page 280

    Set Configuration Dialog Box Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method. • Sharpen Performs adjustment of the sharpness (outline) settings. • Image Enlargement Method You can select the image enlarg[...]

  • Page 281

    • Initialize all warning dialog boxes When this is checked, all of the warning dialog boxes that have been set to "Do not show this screen again" be- come displayed. ICC Conversion Options dialog box ICC Conversion Options dialog box This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected in the Output Profile list in the Main sheet and the I[...]

  • Page 282

    Roll Paper Options Dialog Box Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings. • Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. • Automatic Cutting You can set the printer [...]

  • Page 283

    Enter the width of the media size. Height Enter the height of the media size. • Add button Click the button to register the contents of the settings. Curves Dialog Box Curves Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Curves button on the Color Settings Sheet. You can set Channel and other settings. • Channel Select from among RGB , [...]

  • Page 284

    • Save Curves button Click the button to stores the current tone curve settings. Print History Details Dialog Box Print History Details Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Sheet. This controls print history. For more information about Print History Details , see "Utilize Print History.&qu[...]

  • Page 285

    • Import button Click the button to import print history saved as a file. • Export button Click the button to save print history as a file that is stored in print preferences. • Delete button Click the button to delete print history stored in print preferences. • Settings Displays the print history settings selected from the Print History o[...]

  • Page 286

    Check the original image with Image Check the original image with Image In the image preview you can check the entire image that you have input. Select Image in Preview . Note • When the cursor appears as a small magnifying glass while there is an Image in the Preview area, the Selected Range feature is enabled and you an drag the cursor on the i[...]

  • Page 287

    Print with a Desired Picture Quality Print with a Desired Picture Quality You can specify and print at the resolution you desire. 1 Display the Main sheet. 2 Select the media set to the printer in Media Type . Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the print[...]

  • Page 288

    Adjust the Colors and Print Adjust the Colors and Print You can adjust the colors to your liking and print images. The explanation below is on 6 ways to adjust the colors using Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional. • Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) →P.288 • Adjust the Colors while Checking the Previe[...]

  • Page 289

    4 Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation . 5 Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone . Note • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. 6 Click the Curves button then click near the center of the curve. 7 Ent[...]

  • Page 290

    1 Open the Main sheet. 2 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile . 3 Open the Color Settings sheet. 4 In Contrast , drag the slide bar toward Low . 5 In Highlight , drag the slide bar toward Light . 6 In Shadow , drag the slide bar toward Light . Note • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change t[...]

  • Page 291

    8 Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. 9 Click the Print button. This applies the image adjustments and starts the print job. Adjust the Colors by Color Matching Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the[...]

  • Page 292

    2 Select the profile in Output Profile . Note • When you place a checkmark in Perform Proof in Preview , you can check the color matching in the preview. This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type . • The details of Output Profile you have set is saved even when you close the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professi[...]

  • Page 293

    4 Display the Main sheet. 5 Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in . 6 Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in . 7 Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode . 8 If required, adjust the colors using color matching. Note • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color [...]

  • Page 294

    2 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile . Note • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can be selected only after a compatible Media Type has been selected. 3 Click the Print button. Performs conversion to the most suitable monochrome and printing begins. Using Adobe CMM Using Adobe CMM Adobe CMM is a color conversion engine made by Adobe. Using Ado[...]

  • Page 295

    1 Display the Main sheet. 2 Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile . 3 Click the ICC Conversion Options button. 4 In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine . 5 Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Print[...]

  • Page 296

    2 Click the Adjustment pattern setting button to display the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box. 3 Set the Adjustment Item , Number of Patterns , and Adjustment Value Spacing for the Horizontal Axis and Vertical Axis . If you want to check part of an image as the adjustment pattern, click the Specify the Range of Images button, select the range [...]

  • Page 297

    9 If there are any other items that you want to adjust, select Adjustment Item and perform steps 7 and 8. 10 Once you have made the necessary adjustments, select the Update Base Values in the Color Settings Sheet check box and click the Close button. The previous adjustment values in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome) are updated. Perfo[...]

  • Page 298

    Perform Printing Press Simulation Print Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specify- ing an ICC profile for the printing press. 1 Display the Main sheet. 2 Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile . 3 Check the Proof check bo[...]

  • Page 299

    • Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper →P.300 • Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print →P.301 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size By specifying the media type loaded in the printer, the image can be enlarged or reduced to fit the size of the image area o[...]

  • Page 300

    Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper. Note • Printing will not occur properly when a[...]

  • Page 301

    Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a spe- cific size. 1 Display the Page Setup sheet. 2 Select the size of the media that you want to print in Paper Size . Note • This is not displayed wh[...]

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    Print with No Borders Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. Note • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. • To use the borderless printing function, the specified media must be set to the printer. 1 Display the Page Setup sheet. 2 [...]

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    Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. 1 Display the Main sheet. 2 Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type . Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desir[...]

  • Page 304

    Confirm Print History Details Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. 1 Display Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. Note • Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box. 3 Check the print history details in Set[...]

  • Page 305

    Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 If required, check the print history details. (See "Confirm Print History Details.") →P.304 3 Select the print history you wish to apply from Print History and Favorites , and[...]

  • Page 306

    3 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Set- tings . 4 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History and click the button. 5 In the Add Favorites dialog box input the name of the print[...]

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    6 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History Delete Print History You can delete print history. Important • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. iPF6450 Delete Print History User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug[...]

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    3 Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. 4 Click the OK button. 5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History iPF6450 User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 30[...]

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    Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 3 Select the print history you wish to export from Favor- ites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Export button[...]

  • Page 310

    5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences Import Print History to Print Preferences You can import print history in file format and store it to print preferences. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 3 Click the Import button of the Favorites in the Print[...]

  • Page 311

    4 Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. Note • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb. • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different OS in Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Profes- sional. • You cannot import a print histo[...]

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    Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print pref- erences. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 3 Select the print history you wish to delete from Favor- ites in t[...]

  • Page 313

    5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Set Information to Print with Image Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. Note • When you use the borderless printing function to print, the information will not be printed. (See [...]

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    5 When you wish to edit the comment, click the Edit Comment button. Note • When you do not wish to edit the comment, move to step 7. 6 Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. 7 Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. Set Information to Print with Image iPF6450 User's Guide Windows Software Pri[...]

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    Layout Plug-In for Photoshop Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ................................................................................................................................................... 315 Layout Plug-In Main Window ........................................................................................[...]

  • Page 316

    Important • Since values entered in mm or inches are first converted temporarily to pixels and then reconverted to mm or inches, values may be displayed that differ from the entered values. • Select Canvas Size Selects the canvas size. If Create the Canvas at the Image Size is selected, the image size is treated as the canvas size. It is recomm[...]

  • Page 317

    Displays the original image size before creating the layout image. • Finished Displays the image size of the entire layout image with the canvas sides, crop marks, and the amount of ex- tension added to the input image size. • Resolution Displays the resolution of the image. This is not changed from the resolution of the original image. If the [...]

  • Page 318

    2 Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size . When you select a size displayed in the Paper Size List , the values are displayed in the Width and Height in the Size field. When Input Image Size is selected, the size of the input image is used as-is for the width and height of the canvas. Selecting the Create the Image wit[...]

  • Page 319

    4 Select the canvas size that matches the frame for mounting the image and create a layout image by adding effects such as frame side effects. For details, see "Layout Plug-In Main Window." →P.315 Important • The created layout image cannot be modified in Photoshop. 5 Once you have finished creating the layout image, run the Print Plu[...]

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    Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office features ..................................................................................................................................... 320 Steps to install ...............................................................................................................[...]

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    Steps to install Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office . Note • You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation. 1 Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. Note • If the installer screen does not display, open the CD-ROM icon from My Computer [...]

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    4 Click the Next button. 5 Read the License Agreement , and click the Yes but- ton. 6 Click the Start button. Steps to install (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 322[...]

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    7 Click the Yes button. 8 Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is com- plete. Important • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn . • The Print Plug-In[...]

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    4 Select imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In , and click the Remove button. Note • You cannot uninstall Print Plug-In for Office if an Office application is running. When a message appears, select Cancel and close all Office applications that are running. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons[...]

  • Page 325

    1 Select Options from the File menu. 2 From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins . 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is dis- played in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable but[...]

  • Page 326

    1 Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button. 2 From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins . 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Window[...]

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    4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. 5 Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. • For Microsoft Office 2003 1 Click About <application name> in the Help menu of applica- tion. 2 Click the Disabled Items button in the[...]

  • Page 328

    3 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. 4 Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. To start from Microsoft Word To start from Microsoft Word Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Word . 1 Start Mi[...]

  • Page 329

    Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar. Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to anothe[...]

  • Page 330

    2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be[...]

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    8 Select Next . 9 Select Media Type . 10 Select Print Range from All Pages , Current Page , and Pages . If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. 11 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The setti[...]

  • Page 332

    3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Clic[...]

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    6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select Layout. 8 Select Next . 9 Select Media Type . 10 Select Print Range from All Pages , Current Page , and Pages . For Pages , insert the page number. 11 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • When Saturation is sel[...]

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    12 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (Word) Multi-Page Printing (Word) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. 1 Start Microsoft Word . 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon[...]

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    6 Select layout from Layout Selection . 7 Select Next . 8 Select Media Type . 9 Select Print Range from All Pages , Current Page , and Pages . If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. 10 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • When Saturation is selected, you can prin[...]

  • Page 336

    2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. 3 Enter name in Name . Up to 31 characters can be entered. 4 Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings . 5 Click OK , and return to the Print screen. 6 Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registe[...]

  • Page 337

    Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Click Print Using Registered Settings . 5 Click the Next button. 6 Select Media Type . 7 Select Print Range from Al[...]

  • Page 338

    9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard . Create Page Size in Portrait or[...]

  • Page 339

    5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click the Create Page button. 7 Click OK if the message is displayed. 8 Edit and create the document. Note • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard . For details on Print Matching Roll Width , see "Print Matching Roll Width (Word)." →P.329 Important • Th[...]

  • Page 340

    Important • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed →P.324 3 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. 4 Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Menu Displays th[...]

  • Page 341

    Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form us[...]

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    3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Clic[...]

  • Page 343

    8 Select Next . 9 Select Media Type . 10 Select Print Range from All Slides , Current Slide , and Slides . If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. 11 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The sett[...]

  • Page 344

    3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Clic[...]

  • Page 345

    6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select Layout. 8 Select Next . 9 Select Media Type . 10 Select Print Range from All Slides , Current Slide , and Slides . If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. 11 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • When Sat[...]

  • Page 346

    12 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint . 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug[...]

  • Page 347

    6 Select layout from Layout Selection . 7 Select Next . 8 Select Media Type . 9 Select Print Range from All Slides , Current Slide , and Slides . If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. 10 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • When Saturation is selected, you can pri[...]

  • Page 348

    2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. 3 Enter name in Name . Up to 31 characters can be entered. 4 Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings . 5 Click OK , and return to the Print screen. 6 Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registe[...]

  • Page 349

    Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Click Print Using Registered Settings . 5 Click the Next button. 6 Select Media Type . 7 Select Print Range from Al[...]

  • Page 350

    9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard . Create Page Size in[...]

  • Page 351

    5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click the Create Page button. 7 Click OK if the message is displayed. 8 Edit and create the document. Important • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Note • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wiz[...]

  • Page 352

    Important • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed →P.324 3 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. 4 Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Menu Displays th[...]

  • Page 353

    Note • If you click the Print button with a graph selected, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No , you will return to the application. • If you click the Print button with a page break set, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No , you will re[...]

  • Page 354

    The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. 4 Click Print Entire Sheet . A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No , you will return to the application. Print Entire Sheet (Excel) (Windows) iPF6[...]

  • Page 355

    5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 To configure Binding , click the Binding Settings button. Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) →P.358 for details on the procedure for configuring Binding . 9 Select Next . 10 Select Media Type . 11 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is sel[...]

  • Page 356

    2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. Important • When more than one worksheet is selected, the Printing Wizard cannot be run. Select only one worksheet and click Print again. If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print th[...]

  • Page 357

    A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. Important • If the range selected in Excel 2007/2010 is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis. Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you[...]

  • Page 358

    9 Select Next . 10 Select Media Type . 11 Enter Copies . Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen. You can check and make changes to the layout in the preview s[...]

  • Page 359

    Open the Binding Settings dialog box. 3 If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. 4 Select Binding Edge . 5 Select Binding Margin . 6 Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the pre- view screen. 7 Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuri[...]

  • Page 360

    Item Details Center sheets and print areas When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. When this setting is on, printing is performed with the top, bottom, left, and right margins layed out equally. When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. This function is only valid in Micros[...]

  • Page 361

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver .................................................................................. 362 Preview ........................................................................................... 386 Free Layout ...........[...]

  • Page 362

    Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 362 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver .....................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 363

    You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.372 • View settings Dialog Box for the Printing A[...]

  • Page 364

    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size . Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed [...]

  • Page 365

    7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. 9 If you have selected Manual in A Paper Source , make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size . If you have selected Roll Paper in A Paper Source , make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width . Note • If t[...]

  • Page 366

    Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm what printing conditions have been specified, as follows. Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main , Page Setup , Utility , and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the previ[...]

  • Page 367

    2 Access the Main pane. 3 Select the O Print Preview check box. 4 Click M Print . 5 The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is dis- played. 6 Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. 7 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to Previ[...]

  • Page 368

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 1 In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pag[...]

  • Page 369

    Common Items • A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See " Paper Refer- ence Guide ".) • B Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer . You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by [...]

  • Page 370

    Configuration using Easy Settings • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images →P.39 • Printing Office Documents →P.50 • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • G View set. Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to confirm the setting[...]

  • Page 371

    • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.63 • G Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit . Optimal results when printing data with rich gra- dation are possible by choosing 16-bit . For example, this option is [...]

  • Page 372

    • A Paper Source Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded. To update the media type setting in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK . Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following setti[...]

  • Page 373

    Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. None The next line is printed immediately after a line is printed. 1 sec. / 3 sec. / 5 sec. / 7 sec. / 9 sec. The next line is printed when the set time elapses after a line is printed. * Increase the time according to the occurrence condition of bleedi[...]

  • Page 374

    J Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. K Extend print pass Uneven printing that occurs when printing with Highest selected in Print Quality may be improved in some cases by selecting this check box. However, this also reduces[...]

  • Page 375

    Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode . For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode depending on your color matching system. • B Ma[...]

  • Page 376

    ICC Matching Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode , in the A 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 tab.(See " Main Pane →P.368 ") • A Matching Mode Select the color matching[...]

  • Page 377

    Color Settings Pane: Color Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on t[...]

  • Page 378

    • K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color →P.378 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to[...]

  • Page 379

    Color Settings Pane: Monochrome Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings .(See " Main Pane →P.368 ") • For details on settings items, see &q[...]

  • Page 380

    • Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome →P.380 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustmen[...]

  • Page 381

    Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane →P.368 , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Ad- vanced Settings , and then click Color Settings . • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper. • A Sample The image at left is updated to reflect any changes you make to setting items on the sheet, enabling y[...]

  • Page 382

    Page Setup Pane Page Setup Pane The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • A Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in A Media Type in the Main pane. • B Roll Width Displays the paper width of th[...]

  • Page 383

    • I Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on. Click Display all selections for Paper Size to list available sizes. For details on available paper sizes, see " Paper Sizes →P.526 " • J Print Centered Select this checkbox to print document images in the center of the paper. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls →[...]

  • Page 384

    • B View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor , which enables you to view the status of print jobs. • C Set Click to complete the settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy). For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →P.445 . Additional Settings Pane Additional Settings Pane The following settings are a[...]

  • Page 385

    • A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consum- ables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. • B User Manual Click to view the printer user's manual. This function requires the user's manual to be installed on your compute[...]

  • Page 386

    Preview Preview The Features of Preview .................................................................................................................................................... 386 Starting Preview ............................................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 387

    4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 5 Preview main window is displayed. iPF6450 Starting Preview (Mac OS X) User's Guide Mac OS X Software Preview 387[...]

  • Page 388

    Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for majo[...]

  • Page 389

    • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. iPF6450 Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) User's Guide Mac OS X Software Preview 389[...]

  • Page 390

    • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Mac OS X Software P[...]

  • Page 391

    • Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size . Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media s[...]

  • Page 392

    • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. Note • When y[...]

  • Page 393

    Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displa[...]

  • Page 394

    Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality Highest / High /[...]

  • Page 395

    • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text. However,[...]

  • Page 396

    Output Settings Panel Output Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area. • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the [...]

  • Page 397

    • Borderless Printing You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media type is used. For more information about Borderless Printing , see "Print with No Borders." →P.409 Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source . • This is not displayed when [...]

  • Page 398

    Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that [...]

  • Page 399

    • Color Adjustment →P.399 • Gray Adjustment →P.402 • Matching →P.403 Note • You can select Gray Adjustment only after Monochrome (Photo) has been selected in Color Mode . • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode . • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when star[...]

  • Page 400

    2 Select Color Adjustment . 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the result[...]

  • Page 401

    Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. 1 Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Adjustment . 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the bright[...]

  • Page 402

    Gray Adjustment Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. 1 Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Gray Adjustment . 3 Click the Color Balance list and select the color s[...]

  • Page 403

    4 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter t[...]

  • Page 404

    • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode →P.406 Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode →P.407 Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifyin[...]

  • Page 405

    Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode . • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2 , select 1.8 . Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode . • In[...]

  • Page 406

    Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode , select Driver Matching Mode . 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gr[...]

  • Page 407

    Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space. ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode , select ICC Matching Mode . 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attr[...]

  • Page 408

    4 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync ColorSync 1 Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode . 2 To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You [...]

  • Page 409

    Zoom Dialog Box Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Go to Page Dialog Box G[...]

  • Page 410

    4 Click the Borderless Printing check box on. 5 Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing . 1 On the Output Settings Panel →P.396 , click the Print Cente[...]

  • Page 411

    1 On the Paper Settings Panel →P.391 , select Roll Paper in Paper Source . 2 On the Output Settings Panel →P.396 , click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. 3 Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printin[...]

  • Page 412

    Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. 1 Select Fit to Width from the tool bar. 2 Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with All Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. 1 Select Fit Screen f[...]

  • Page 413

    2 Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. 1 Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. 2 The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on [...]

  • Page 414

    Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................ 414 Starting Free Layout ....................................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 415

    4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 5 Free Layout main window is displayed. iPF6450 Starting Free Layout (Mac OS X) User's Guide Mac OS X Software Free Layout 415[...]

  • Page 416

    Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operat[...]

  • Page 417

    • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. iPF6450 Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) User's Guide Mac OS X Software Free Layout 417[...]

  • Page 418

    • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Mac OS X Software Free Layout 418[...]

  • Page 419

    Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print[...]

  • Page 420

    Setting Details Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Note • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source , the far end edge of printed image may become defective depending on the paper used. If this happe[...]

  • Page 421

    Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displa[...]

  • Page 422

    Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality Highest / High /[...]

  • Page 423

    • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text. However,[...]

  • Page 424

    Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that [...]

  • Page 425

    • Color Adjustment →P.425 • Gray Adjustment →P.428 • Matching →P.429 Note • You can select Gray Adjustment only after Monochrome (Photo) has been selected in Color Mode . • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode . • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when star[...]

  • Page 426

    2 Select Color Adjustment . 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the result[...]

  • Page 427

    Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. 1 Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Adjustment . 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the bright[...]

  • Page 428

    Gray Adjustment Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. 1 Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Gray Adjustment . 3 Click the Color Balance list and select the color s[...]

  • Page 429

    4 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter t[...]

  • Page 430

    • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode →P.432 Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode →P.433 Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifyin[...]

  • Page 431

    Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode . • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2 , select 1.8 . Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode . • In[...]

  • Page 432

    Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode , select Driver Matching Mode . 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gr[...]

  • Page 433

    Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space. ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode , select ICC Matching Mode . 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attr[...]

  • Page 434

    4 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync ColorSync 1 Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode . 2 Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. ColorSync (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Mac OS X Software Free Layout 434[...]

  • Page 435

    Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. • Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a g[...]

  • Page 436

    • Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Page Setup Dialog Box Page Setup Dialog Box This dialog box appea[...]

  • Page 437

    Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical , you can choose only Upper Left to Right . • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal , you can choose only Upper Left to Bottom . • Paper Size You can select the size of the print me[...]

  • Page 438

    • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left . Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise. Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate . • Scaling You can input the value for enlargement or reduc[...]

  • Page 439

    Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key. • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the command key. ?[...]

  • Page 440

    Resizing by specifying a scaling value 1 Select an object. 2 Open the Format Dialog Box →P.437 . 3 Use Scaling to set the magnification for enlargement or reduction. You either enter numbers directly. Note • You can input between 25 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. 4 Click the OK button. Movin[...]

  • Page 441

    Laying out Objects Automatically Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Object from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box →P.436 . Aligning Objects Aligning Ob[...]

  • Page 442

    • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizon- tal center. Aligning Objects (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User[...]

  • Page 443

    • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1 Select an object. 2 Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. • Send to Back Mov[...]

  • Page 444

    • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. 2 Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Pas[...]

  • Page 445

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................. 445 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .................................................................................................. [...]

  • Page 446

    Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. 1 Open the Utility panel of the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 2 Click the Set button in Configure Color imageRUN- NER Enlarge[...]

  • Page 447

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy." →P.446 • Delete files in the fo[...]

  • Page 448

    Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.446 2 Click the Add button in Enlarged Copy Settings to open the Destination Selection dialog[...]

  • Page 449

    7 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 8 Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 9 From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences . 10 For Mac OS X v10.5-v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Opti[...]

  • Page 450

    4 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Pan- el →P.452 . 5 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Pan- el →P.456 . Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Mac OS X Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 450[...]

  • Page 451

    6 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Pan- el →P.458 . 7 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. 8 From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences . 9 For Mac OS X v10.5-v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button. Check the Share files and folders using FTP an[...]

  • Page 452

    2 Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. 3 Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above , and then click the Delete button. 4 Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. Note • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Setting the Print Parameters Setting the P[...]

  • Page 453

    • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper sourc[...]

  • Page 454

    Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displa[...]

  • Page 455

    Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic [...]

  • Page 456

    Output Settings Panel Output Settings Panel • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the media size selected for output. Select the media size to print from Pap[...]

  • Page 457

    • Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper. Note • This feature is useful when you print the document enlarged or reduced with Scaling as well. When an image is scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting poin[...]

  • Page 458

    Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted). Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image [...]

  • Page 459

    Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode , select Driver Matching Mode . 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradat[...]

  • Page 460

    ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode , select ICC Matching Mode . 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using applicati[...]

  • Page 461

    2. Complete the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. After these settings are complete, you can print enlarged copies of scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER. Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send [...]

  • Page 462

    Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional ...................................................... 463 Installation Procedures ..................................................................................[...]

  • Page 463

    Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The main features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows. • You can automatically detect the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB-use images, etc., and automatically set op[...]

  • Page 464

    3 Input the Administrator name and password and click the OK button. 4 After you have read the software User's Licensing Agreement, click the Continue button. 5 Click the Agree button. 6 Select Custom Install to put a checkmark on your Print Plug-In, then click the Install button. Installation Procedures iPF6450 User's Guide Mac OS X Soft[...]

  • Page 465

    7 To quit another application, click the Continue button. 8 Click the Quit button. The Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Profes- sional installation is complete. Uninstall Procedures Uninstall Procedures The procedures for uninstalling the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows. • Uninstall Print Plug-In for[...]

  • Page 466

    2. Select Uninstall . 3. Click the Uninstall button. 4. To quit another application, click on the Continue but- ton. 5. Click the Quit button. Uninstall Procedures iPF6450 User's Guide Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 466[...]

  • Page 467

    Starting from Photoshop Starting from Photoshop Follow the procedure below to start the Print Plug-In for Photoshop from Photoshop. 1 Start Photoshop. 2 Open the image that you wish to print. 3 If required, select the print range. Note • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Photoshop are less than 60,000 pixels in width and height. Reduce the se[...]

  • Page 468

    4 Select File from the Plug-in printing menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug-In window) is displayed. Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Pho[...]

  • Page 469

    • Main Sheet →P.471 • Page Setup Sheet →P.474 • Color Settings Sheet (Color) →P.476 • Print History Sheet →P.478 • Support Sheet →P.479 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. About the settings available on the preview area, see "Preview Area." →P.470 • Button Area This cont[...]

  • Page 470

    Preview Area Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. • Preview Select the preview display method. For more information about preview, see "Utilize Three Types of Previews." →P.490 Setting Details Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching th[...]

  • Page 471

    Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In. Main Sheet Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. • Printer The printer types are displayed. • Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box. When you click the OK bu[...]

  • Page 472

    Setting Details Accuracy 300ppi This processes images at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory ca- pacity. High Accuracy 600ppi This processes images at a more accurate resolution. This setting results in the best print quality, but this takes more time to print than Accuracy 300ppi while also requiring more memory capaci-[...]

  • Page 473

    Note • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can only be selected for the corresponding media types. • Proof This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected as the Output Profile . When this is checked, you can perform printing press simulation prints. Refer to Perform Printing Press Simulation Print →P.504 for details on printing press simulation prints[...]

  • Page 474

    Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed. • Borderless Printing When you place a checkmark here, the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box is displayed[...]

  • Page 475

    Note • When Paper Size is smaller than Output Image Size , part of the image may not print. • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing . • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing . • Orientation This sel[...]

  • Page 476

    Setting Details Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. Note • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source , the far end edge of printed image may become defective depending on the paper used. If this happens, [...]

  • Page 477

    • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Saturation [...]

  • Page 478

    You can click the arrows by the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) boxes or enter the values directly. • Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image[...]

  • Page 479

    Select Restore Defaults and click the Apply button to restore all settings to their initial settings. Note • You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display. • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites . • Details button Click the Detai[...]

  • Page 480

    • Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. Note • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals installed on the computer. Note • You must have User Manual installed on your computer. • About bu[...]

  • Page 481

    • Paper Source Selects the paper feed method for the paper to print the adjustment pattern on. You can split the usage between printing adjustment patterns on cut paper (manual feed) and printing work pieces on roll paper. • Use Paper Size Selects the paper size to print the adjustment pattern on. The adjustment pattern is printed so that it fi[...]

  • Page 482

    When None is selected, the image is not rotated. • Pattern Size You can specify the size of the image when printing the adjustment pattern. When Auto is selected, the image is enlarged or reduced to fit the adjustment pattern into the Use Paper Size . When Dimensions is selected, the image is printed at the input image size without enlarging or r[...]

  • Page 483

    • Specify the Range of Images button When this button is clicked, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box is displayed for specifying the range of images. When you specify the range by using the mouse or other means and then click the OK button, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box closes and the specified image range is redisplayed as t[...]

  • Page 484

    Each of the setting values for the paper type, print mode, and output profile as well as the adjustment values con- figured in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome) are printed at the bottom of the paper. However, the adjustment values for the Curves are not printed. Note • The job name when printing the adjustment pattern is "Origi[...]

  • Page 485

    Setting Details Disregard Value The calibration results are not used for printing. Select this option to avoid changes to image color tones during printing due to color calibration. • Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. ?[...]

  • Page 486

    • Perform printing in the background When you place a checkmark here, the plug-in performs printing with the Plug-In in the background. • Close Plug-in After Printing When you place a checkmark here, the plug-in closes after printing finishes. Note • If printing does not finish correctly because it was canceled or an error occurred, the plug-[...]

  • Page 487

    • Proof Options Configures settings related to printing press simulation. The proof options consist of the following settings. Setting Details Simulate Paper Color Select this when performing paper color simulation. Roll Paper Options Dialog Box Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on [...]

  • Page 488

    • Custom Paper Size Name You can enter any name up to 63 characters. • Units You can select the units of measure to use when you define custom media size. Switching this setting resets the units of measure for the entire Plug-In. • Paper Size Width Enter the width of the media size. Height Enter the height of the media size. • Add button Cl[...]

  • Page 489

    Note • The allowed entry range is 0 to 255. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Output Enter an output value. Note • The allowed entry range is 0 to 255. • Load Curves button Click the button to load stored data for a tone curve. • Save Curves button Click the button to stores the current tone cur[...]

  • Page 490

    • Add button Click the button to add the selected print history to preferences. Note • Up to 200 print preference items can be added. • Favorites The print history stored in print preferences displays in list format. Note • You can change the order by selecting an item and dragging it to another place. • Import button Click the button to [...]

  • Page 491

    Check Image with Print Area Layout Check Image with Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching the media size set in the print area layout. Select Print Area Layout in Preview . Note • When the cursor on the preview is displayed as on the preview, you can specify the print position by dra[...]

  • Page 492

    Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview . Note • To select Roll Paper Preview in Preview , select Roll Paper in Paper Source . Print with a Desired Picture Qua[...]

  • Page 493

    3 Choose either Accuracy 300ppi or High Accuracy 600ppi for the resolution to process images in Input Res- olution to Plug-in . Note • When you select Accuracy 300ppi images are processed at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory capacity. • When you select High Accuracy 600ppi images are processed at a more accurate re[...]

  • Page 494

    The above image adjustments are reflected in the before and after images below. 1 Display the Color Settings sheet. 2 Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Cyan . 3 Drag the slide bar in the direction of High in Yellow . 4 Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation . 5 Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray [...]

  • Page 495

    7 Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. 8 Click the Print button. The adjustments are reflected in the image and printing begins. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) You can adjust the colors while checking the adjustments in the preview[...]

  • Page 496

    2 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile . 3 Open the Color Settings sheet. 4 In Contrast , drag the slide bar toward Low . 5 In Highlight , drag the slide bar toward Light . 6 In Shadow , drag the slide bar toward Light . Note • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking [...]

  • Page 497

    8 Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. 9 Click the Print button. This applies the image adjustments and starts the print job. Adjust the Colors by Color Matching Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the[...]

  • Page 498

    2 Select the profile in Output Profile . Note • When you place a checkmark in Perform Proof in Preview , you can check the color matching in the preview. This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type . • The details of Output Profile you have set is saved even when you close the Print Plug-In, but when the specified profile cann[...]

  • Page 499

    4 Display the Main sheet. 5 Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in . 6 Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in . 7 Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode . 8 If required, adjust the colors using color matching. Note • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color [...]

  • Page 500

    2 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile . Note • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can be selected only after a compatible Media Type has been selected. 3 Click the Print button. Performs conversion to the most suitable monochrome and printing begins. Using Adobe CMM Using Adobe CMM Adobe CMM is a color conversion engine made by Adobe. Using Ado[...]

  • Page 501

    1 Display the Main sheet. 2 Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile . 3 Click the ICC Conversion Options button. 4 In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine . 5 Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Print[...]

  • Page 502

    2 Click the Adjustment pattern setting button to display the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box. 3 Set the Adjustment Item , Number of Patterns , and Adjustment Value Spacing for the Horizontal Axis and Vertical Axis . If you want to check part of an image as the adjustment pattern, click the Specify the Range of Images button, select the range [...]

  • Page 503

    9 If there are any other items that you want to adjust, select Adjustment Item and perform steps 7 and 8. 10 Once you have made the necessary adjustments, select the Update Base Values in the Color Settings Sheet check box and click the Close button. The previous adjustment values in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome) are updated. Perfo[...]

  • Page 504

    Perform Printing Press Simulation Print Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specify- ing an ICC profile for the printing press. 1 Display the Main sheet. 2 Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile . 3 Check the Proof check bo[...]

  • Page 505

    Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size By specifying the media type loaded in the printer, the image can be enlarged or reduced to fit the size of the image area of the media. This feature is useful when you need to print on the full width of Media that you have selected. Note • Whe[...]

  • Page 506

    1 Display the Page Setup sheet. 2 Select Roll Paper in Paper Source . 3 Click the Roll Paper Options button. 4 Set the roll paper options and click the OK button. Note • For more information about the Roll Paper Options dialog box, see "Roll Paper Options Dialog Box ." →P.487 • Click the Defaults button to return all of the roll pap[...]

  • Page 507

    Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a spe- cific size. 1 Display the Page Setup sheet. 2 Select the size of the media that you want to print in Paper Size . Note • This is not displayed wh[...]

  • Page 508

    Print with No Borders Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. Note • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. • To use the borderless printing function, the specified media must be set to the printer. 1 Display the Page Setup sheet. 2 [...]

  • Page 509

    Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. 1 Display the Main sheet. 2 Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type . Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desir[...]

  • Page 510

    Confirm Print History Details Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. 1 Display Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. Note • Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box. 3 Check the print history details in Set[...]

  • Page 511

    Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 If required, check the print history details. (See "Confirm Print History Details.") →P.510 3 Select the print history you wish to apply from Print History and Favorites , and[...]

  • Page 512

    3 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Set- tings . 4 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History and click the button. 5 In the Add Favorites dialog box input the name of the print[...]

  • Page 513

    Delete Print History Delete Print History You can delete print history. Important • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 3 Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. 4 Click [...]

  • Page 514

    5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 3 Select the print history you wish to export from Favor- ites[...]

  • Page 515

    4 Input the name of the print history in Save As in the Save dialog box, and click the Save button. The print history is exported under the specified file name. 5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences Import Print History to Print Preferences You can import print history in file[...]

  • Page 516

    4 Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. Note • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb/*.pjb2. • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different OS in Print Plug-In. • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different pr[...]

  • Page 517

    Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print pref- erences. 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 3 Select the print history you wish to delete from Favor- ites in t[...]

  • Page 518

    5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Set Information to Print with Image Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. Note • When you use the borderless printing function to print, the information will not be printed. (See [...]

  • Page 519

    6 Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. 7 Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. iPF6450 Set Information to Print with Image User's Guide Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 519[...]

  • Page 520

    Layout Plug-In for Photoshop Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ................................................................................................................................................... 520 Layout Plug-In Main Window ........................................................................................[...]

  • Page 521

    Important • Since values entered in mm or inches are first converted temporarily to pixels and then reconverted to mm or inches, values may be displayed that differ from the entered values. • Select Canvas Size Selects the canvas size. If Create the Canvas at the Image Size is selected, the image size is treated as the canvas size. It is recomm[...]

  • Page 522

    Displays the original image size before creating the layout image. • Finished Displays the image size of the entire layout image with the canvas sides, crop marks, and the amount of ex- tension added to the input image size. • Resolution Displays the resolution of the image. This is not changed from the resolution of the original image. If the [...]

  • Page 523

    2 Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size . When you select a size displayed in the Paper Size List , the values are displayed in the Width and Height in the Size field. When Input Image Size is selected, the size of the input image is used as-is for the width and height of the canvas. Selecting the Create the Image wit[...]

  • Page 524

    4 Select the canvas size that matches the frame for mounting the image and create a layout image by adding effects such as frame side effects. For details, see "Layout Plug-In Main Window." →P.520 Important • The created layout image cannot be modified in Photoshop. 5 Once you have finished creating the layout image, run the Print Plu[...]

  • Page 525

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper Paper .............................................................................................. 526 Handling rolls ...............................................................................[...]

  • Page 526

    Paper Paper Types of Paper ....................................................................................................................................................................... 526 Paper Sizes ...........................................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 527

    Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 ) Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 24-in. Roll (609.6mm) Yes 594.0 mm (23.39 in) ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) Yes ( *2 ) 515.0 mm (20.28 in) JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.0mm) Yes 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 17-in. Roll (431.8mm) Yes 420.0 mm (16.54 in) ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm) Yes ( *2 ) 406.4 mm [...]

  • Page 528

    Paper Sizes Dimensions DIN C2 458.0 × 648.0 mm (18.03 × 25.51 in) DIN C3 ( *1 ) 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in) DIN C4 ( *1 ) 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in) 20"x24" 508.0 × 609.6 mm (20.00 × 24.00 in) 18"x22" 457.2 × 558.8 mm (18.00 × 22.00 in) 14"x17" ( *1 ) 355.6 × 431.8 mm (14.00 × 17.00 in) 12&q[...]

  • Page 529

    Printing Using Existing Settings You can print easily by selecting from existing settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver. (See "Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings.") →P.529 Printing Using Additional Settings You can print by using the Add Custom Paper fun[...]

  • Page 530

    Selecting Special Settings Special settings are provided that allow you to select the amount of ink used in steps. You can fix lackluster colors or bleeding ink by selecting special settings where the amount of ink used is suitable for the paper you are using. The special settings are organized as follows so that they can be used as follows dependi[...]

  • Page 531

    2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock ( Launchpad in OS10.7). The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. iPF6450 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Us[...]

  • Page 532

    Updating paper information Updating paper information As for paper information of the Paper Reference Guide, printer Control Panel, and printer driver, you can update it to the latest information by downloading and installing the latest version of Media Information File (Media Information File) from the imagePROGRAF website. Download the latest Med[...]

  • Page 533

    Handling rolls Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder .................................................................................................................................... 533 Loading Rolls in the Printer .........................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 534

    Important • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may caus[...]

  • Page 535

    • Borderless printing on A1 or A2 rolls Attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown. 3 With the Roll Holder resting horizontally and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in [...]

  • Page 536

    Loading Rolls in the Printer Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Important • Always load rolls when the printer is on. If the printer is off when you load a roll, the paper may not be advanced correctly when you turn the printer on. • Before loading a roll, confirm whether the inside of the Top Cover or[...]

  • Page 537

    4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), load the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (b) on both sides of the Roll Holder Slot. At this time, load the shaft so that the color of the Roll Holder shaft (c) matches the color of the guide groove. Caution • Do not release the flanges until you load the holder fully in the Roll Holder Slot. Rolls ar[...]

  • Page 538

    Note • Regardless of whether the leading edge of the roll paper is inserted into the Paper Feed Slot, if " No paper loaded. " is displayed, pull the roll paper out from the Paper Feed Slot once and then repeat step 5. 6 Once paper feeding starts, you will need to do the following, based on the ManageRemainRoll setting and the barcode pr[...]

  • Page 539

    Changing the Type of Paper Note • When you load a roll, a menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On , specify the roll length after the type of paper. (See "Specifying the Pa[...]

  • Page 540

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On , and then press the OK button. Note • The specified media type setting is updated in the following situations. • When using sheets, if you send a print job before loading a sheet, the media type setting is updated to match the type of paper specified by the print job. • When you have selected ManageRemainRoll [...]

  • Page 541

    Note • If you need to cut the roll, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ." →P.546 • The operations for a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) are the same as for a printer with no Spectrophotometer Unit (option). If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, lower the Up-down Unit. (See &[...]

  • Page 542

    Note • If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, perform operations from the back of the printer. If the printer has a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), lowering the Up-down Unit makes it easier to perform operations from the front of the printer. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (opt[...]

  • Page 543

    2 Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. 3 Remove any attachments as follows. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment Spread the tips (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core At- tachment that protrude by the triangular label (a) of the [W that protrude by the triangular label (a) of the Roll Holder as shown and remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment. • Spacer for [...]

  • Page 544

    Feeding Roll Paper Manually Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. 1 Press the Feed button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. Note ?[...]

  • Page 545

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On , and then press the OK button. Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. In that case, you may be able to improve the condition by setting t[...]

  • Page 546

    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 . (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X).") →P.372 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls S[...]

  • Page 547

    Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Eject To cut the roll with the Cutter Unit, press the Cut but- ton. Media Menu > Pa- per Details > (Various Types of Paper) > Cutting Mode Auto Cut (See "Cut- ting Roll Pa- per After Printing.") →P.170 Eject Yes Manual Choose this setting when using media that cannot be cut using th[...]

  • Page 548

    Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode , and then press the OK b[...]

  • Page 549

    Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode , and then press the OK b[...]

  • Page 550

    10 Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) 1 Press the Feed button. 2 Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cut- ting. 3 Press the Cut button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes , and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is[...]

  • Page 551

    Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of the paper is cut crooked or is not cut straight when roll paper is loaded, it will not print correctly. If this happens, you can cut the leading edge of the paper straight when loading a paper roll by using Trim Edge Firs[...]

  • Page 552

    Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Trim Edge First , and then press the O[...]

  • Page 553

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select CutDustReduct. , and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On , and then press the OK button. Roll Holder Set Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Ro[...]

  • Page 554

    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 screws. 3 Holding the Carrying Handles (a) of the Roll Feed Unit, remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. Installing the Roll Feed Unit Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always turn off the printer before attaching the [...]

  • Page 555

    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 or screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the print- er. Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manuall[...]

  • Page 556

    1 Open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. 2 Press down on the center (near the blue label) of the Up-down Unit to lower the Up-down Unit. Note • When pressing down on the Up-down Unit, handle the central part (near the blue label). Handling the ends may cause dam- age. • After the paper operations are complete, the Up-down Unit will automaticall[...]

  • Page 557

    Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ..................................................................................................................................... 557 Changing the Type of Paper .........................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 558

    3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. When printing on heavyweight paper, select POP Board and load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (See "Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot.") →P.560 When printing on other types of paper, select the type of paper and load the sheet in [...]

  • Page 559

    2 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 3 Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Insert the paper until it touches the far end of the tray light- ly. Important • If you load a sheet larger than A2, the sheet may fall behind the printer under its own weight. Put your hand un[...]

  • Page 560

    4 Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loa- ded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to pre- vent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received The printer now st[...]

  • Page 561

    When using a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), refer to For Printers with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) →P.564 . 1 If the message " Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer. " is displayed, check the space behind the printer, pull up the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, and press the OK button. Note ?[...]

  • Page 562

    3 Set the leading edge of one sheet, printing-side up, on the Front Tray Guides, and insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keeping it level. Important • When you insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep the sheet level, relative to the paper feed slot. Failure to do this may scratch the printing surface. 4 As you look inside t[...]

  • Page 563

    Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 5 When " Close top cover. " is displayed, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The sheet is held between the Platen and Back Cover, and feeding begins. • If a print job was received After the paper is advanced[...]

  • Page 564

    8 Press the OK button. 9 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. • When using the Spectrophotometer Unit(option) →User's Guide (HTML) 1 When the " Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer. " message appears, make sure that there is sufficient space beh[...]

  • Page 565

    3 When the " Open the Spectrophotometer Unit cover. " message appears, open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. 4 Insert one sheet of paper along the guide side of the Up-down Unit, making sure it is level. Important • When you insert the paper into the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep it level as it goes into the paper feed slot. Failure to d[...]

  • Page 566

    5 Looking at the inside of the Top Cover, hold the paper parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), place it between the Platen and the Paper Retainer (a), and then align it with the orange Paper Alignment Line (b). Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Loading Sheets in th[...]

  • Page 567

    6 When the " Close Spectrophotometer Unit cover. " message appears, close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. 7 When the " Close top cover. " message appears, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The paper will then be fixed and fed between the Platen and the Back Cover. • If a print job was received After the paper is a[...]

  • Page 568

    Removing Sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. • Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot →P.568 • Removing heavyweight sheets from the front paper feed slot →P.568 Note • The operations for a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) are the same as for a printer with no Spectrophotometer Unit (option[...]

  • Page 569

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select " Yes ", and then press the OK button. As the printer ejects the paper, the paper is stopped momentarily with the trailing edge still held in the rollers. 5 Press the OK button. The sheet can now be removed. 6 Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. Important • If POP Board is acci[...]

  • Page 570

    Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions ............................................................................................................................................. 570 Using the Output Stacker ..........................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 571

    Important • When performing color measurement using the Spectrophotometer Unit (optional), use it in the regular position (a). Do not use the extended position (b). Using the Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This topic describes how to use the Output Stacker. Use the Output Stacker in position (1) when storing printed documents. When the O[...]

  • Page 572

    Use the Output Stacker in the regular position (a). The stacker may also be used in the extended position (b) for some types of paper. To switch to the extended position, move the Support Rod to position (b). The extended position enables easy removal after printing. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in extended positio[...]

  • Page 573

    Media Configuration Tool (Windows) Media Configuration Tool (Windows) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ................................................................................................................ 573 Installation Procedures ..................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 574

    Installation Procedures Installation Procedures The Media Configuration Tool installation screen appears when you start the installation of a new version of the Media Configuration Tool. The installation procedure started from this screen is described below. Important • If the printer driver is installed from the User Software CD-ROM, the Media C[...]

  • Page 575

    3 The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. 4 The Choose Destination Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. 5 The Ready to Install the Program screen appears. Click the Install button. iPF6450 Installation Procedures (Windows) User&ap[...]

  • Page 576

    6 All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to All Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configura[...]

  • Page 577

    • Add Genuine Paper button When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types. You can also change the display or[...]

  • Page 578

    Note • Paper that is displayed grayed out does not appear in the printer driver or printer panel. • Add Button To add genuine paper or feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button. For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." →P.579 Important • To add med[...]

  • Page 579

    Important • When you update the media type information, perform the same update on all of the PCs that are using that printer. Note • It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some conditions. • If a display name is displayed grayed out, that media type will not appear in the printer driver or pr[...]

  • Page 580

    3 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). 4 The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button. Note • If Master Media Information File is displ[...]

  • Page 581

    7 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Note • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver . Important • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information[...]

  • Page 582

    2 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. 3 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and [...]

  • Page 583

    Note • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver . Important • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print o[...]

  • Page 584

    3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Important • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the dat[...]

  • Page 585

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Note • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.577 2 In the Media Type list, select the name of th[...]

  • Page 586

    4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Note • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver . Important • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information[...]

  • Page 587

    2 Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( or ). The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Ex[...]

  • Page 588

    5 Click the OK button. Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, and export and import the media information file for that paper, click the Add and Ed[...]

  • Page 589

    Added custom paper is displayed on the printer control panel using this name. • Standard Paper Displays the paper selected as the standard paper when the custom paper was added. • Color Calibration Displays whether or not color calibration can be executed in the control panel and imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console. In order to pe[...]

  • Page 590

    Important • When adding custom paper, designate a computer for managing paper in advance and always add custom paper from that computer. To use that custom paper on other computers, first export the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) for that custom paper from the computer for managing paper, and then import it into another computer for us[...]

  • Page 591

    Add Custom Paper Add Custom Paper In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper.. Add this as custom paper after making various changes to the standard paper as necessary. Important • Canon offers absolut[...]

  • Page 592

    4 The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name . Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button. Note • If you do not know which media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, click the Assist button to open the Med[...]

  • Page 593

    7 The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is dis- played. Select the paper source where the custom pa- per is loaded and then click the OK button. 8 The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is dis- played. Click the Execute button to execute paper feed adjustment. The adjustment pattern is printed, and the paper feed is automatically adjus[...]

  • Page 594

    Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings • Eject Cut :When the Cut key is pressed on the printer control panel, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit. Select this if you do not want the printed material to drop immediately after printing, such as to wait for the ink to dry. • User Cut :Cutting is not performed by the cutter unit. Cut the r[...]

  • Page 595

    11 The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality . Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print , and then click the Start Print button. 12 Determine and set the ink level that is thought[...]

  • Page 596

    Note • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high quality printing no matter which maximum ink usage level you select, use the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box to change the paper that is the basis of the custom paper to another paper. • Because this settings imposes an upper li[...]

  • Page 597

    15 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Important • If you have added custom paper with the POP Board / Cardboard category as the Standard Paper, remove the loaded custom pa[...]

  • Page 598

    3 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. Edit Custom Paper Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. 1 Open the Add and Edit Cu[...]

  • Page 599

    Export Custom Media Information Export Custom Media Information You can export to file and save media information about custom paper that you have added. The saved Custom Media Information File can be used by importing it into another printer or PC. Refer to "Import Cus- tom Media Information" →P.600 for details on "importing custo[...]

  • Page 600

    Import Custom Media Information Import Custom Media Information You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. Note • For details on the procedure for opening the Add an[...]

  • Page 601

    Note • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver . The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver, the name of the added custom paper is displayed in the Edit Media Types dialog [...]

  • Page 602

    3 Load the custom paper into the printer and click the Ex- ecute button in Create Calibration Target . 4 Once the calibration target is registered in the printer, click the Next button in the Execute create calibration target dialog box. 5 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the update and click the Execute button. Note • If creat[...]

  • Page 603

    Note • If the cutter is damaged, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. • For details on the methods for cutting roll paper, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls." →P.546 About the Printhead • If the printhead rubs against the paper during printing, this may cause damage to the printhead. If the printhead is rubbing aga[...]

  • Page 604

    Note • For details on problems with printing quality, see "Problems with the printing quality." →P.987 About the Color Tone • The color tone cannot be configured using the Media Configuration Tool. If the color tone needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color pro[...]

  • Page 605

    Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ................................................................................................................ 605 Procedures for Installing ..............................................................................................[...]

  • Page 606

    Procedures for Installing Procedures for Installing Start the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Con- figuration Tool. Important • If the printer driver is installed from the User Software CD-ROM, the Media Configuration Tool is also installed and the media information is als[...]

  • Page 607

    4 The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agree- ment, click the Continue button. 5 Click the Agree button. 6 Select Easy Install then click the Install button. 7 Click the Continue button to quit another application. iPF6450 Procedures for Installing (Mac OS X) User's Guide Handling and Use of Paper Media Configur[...]

  • Page 608

    8 When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. The installation of Media Configuration Tool is com- plete. Note • When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool • The iPFxxxx in the folde[...]

  • Page 609

    3 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. 4 The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agree- ment, click the Continue button. 5 Click the Agree button. iPF6450 Procedures for Uninstalling (Mac OS X) User's Guide Han[...]

  • Page 610

    6 Select Uninstall . 7 Click the Uninstall button. 8 Press the Continue button when another application is running. Procedures for Uninstalling (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) 610[...]

  • Page 611

    9 When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. Media Configuration Tool has been uninstalled. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app . Media Configuration Tool main wind[...]

  • Page 612

    Media Configuration Tool Main Window Media Configuration Tool Main Window The explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window. Note • For the step to open the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Starting Method." →P.611 • Add Genuine Paper button When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is[...]

  • Page 613

    Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver and edit the media type information, click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main[...]

  • Page 614

    • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button. For details on the procedure for changing paper display names, see "Changing Media Names." →P.617 • Delete Button To delete added genuine pap[...]

  • Page 615

    1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.613 2 The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. 3 Open the folder that contai[...]

  • Page 616

    4 The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button. Note • If Master Media Information File is displayed as the Type of the Media Information File , the media type display or[...]

  • Page 617

    Important • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. 8 Click the OK[...]

  • Page 618

    3 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated below. alphanumeric, space, "-", &q[...]

  • Page 619

    6 Click the OK button. Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Note • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.613 2 In the Media Type list, select[...]

  • Page 620

    3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Important • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the dat[...]

  • Page 621

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Note • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.613 2 In the Media Type list, select the name of th[...]

  • Page 622

    3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Note • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver . Important • When setting a data to the printer that diff[...]

  • Page 623

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media Types 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Note • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.613 2 Select the paper in the Media Type list f[...]

  • Page 624

    4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Note • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver . Important • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information[...]

  • Page 625

    The Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box is displayed. Note • The printer cannot be changed after this. • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Refer- ence Guide). • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here. • Name in Printer Driver Added custom pape[...]

  • Page 626

    • Delete Button To delete added custom paper from the printer control panel and printer driver in your computer, select the paper to delete and click this button. For details on the procedure for deleting custom paper, see "Delete Custom Paper." →P.634 • Import Button To add custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driv[...]

  • Page 627

    • Paper and the printhead are more likely to touch each other, resulting in a scratched print surface or damaged printhead. • The cut printed matter sticks to the printer and will not fall down (film media). • Paper sticks to the printer, making its transfer impossible and preventing its normal ejection (film media). • Uneven printing (film[...]

  • Page 628

    4 The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name . Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button. Note • If you do not know which media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, click the Assist button to open the Med[...]

  • Page 629

    Note • Depending on the selected standard paper, you might not be able to input the Name in Printer Driver and add the created custom paper to the printer driver. To use the custom paper in the printer driver, create it by changing the standard paper to another paper. • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on C[...]

  • Page 630

    9 The Roll Paper Settings dialog box is displayed. Note • If a paper source other than Roll Paper is selected in the Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box, this screen is not displayed. Configure the following settings as necessary, and then click the Next button. Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings Configures the method for cutting rol[...]

  • Page 631

    10 The Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box is displayed. The upper limit on the amount of ink used to print to the custom paper is set on this screen by selecting from among several levels. First, click the Test Print button to perform a test print of each level. Note • If a standard paper that does not display the Name in Printer[...]

  • Page 632

    12 Determine and set the ink level that is thought to give the best visual test print results with no bleeding or scraping of ink. Note • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high quality printing no matter which maximum ink usage level you select, use the Step 1: Select the standard paper d[...]

  • Page 633

    Important • If you set the Head Height lower than the automatically set height in parentheses ( ), check that the printhead does not rub against the paper. (If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results.) If the printhead rubs against the paper, this can cause damage to the printhead. • If you change t[...]

  • Page 634

    Delete Custom Paper Delete Custom Paper You can delete custom paper that you have already added from printer control panel and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. Note • For details on the procedure for opening the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box, see "Using Paper Other than [...]

  • Page 635

    2 Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Cus- tom Paper list and then click the Edit button. 3 The View Settings dialog box is displayed. Follow the on-screen directions and change the set- tings as required. Note • Refer to Steps 5 to 15 of the "Add Custom Paper" →P.627 for details on how to configure each setting. Export C[...]

  • Page 636

    2 Select the paper you want to export to media informa- tion file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. Note • You can select multiple paper. 3 Specify the location to save the Custom Media Informa- tion File. Note • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the File. A Custom Media Information File (.am[...]

  • Page 637

    2 Click the Import button. 3 Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. 4 The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. iPF6450 Import Custom Media Information (Mac OS X) User's Guide Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) 637[...]

  • Page 638

    Note • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver . The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver, the name of the added custom paper is displayed in the Edit Media Types dialog [...]

  • Page 639

    3 Load the custom paper into the printer and click the Ex- ecute button in Create Calibration Target . 4 Once the calibration target is registered in the printer, click the Next button in the Execute create calibration target dialog box. 5 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the update and click the Execute button. Note • If creat[...]

  • Page 640

    Note • If the cutter is damaged, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. • For details on the methods for cutting roll paper, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls." →P.546 About the Printhead • If the printhead rubs against the paper during printing, this may cause damage to the printhead. If the printhead is rubbing aga[...]

  • Page 641

    Note • For details on problems with printing quality, see "Problems with the printing quality." →P.987 About the Color Tone • The color tone cannot be configured using the Media Configuration Tool. If the color tone needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color pro[...]

  • Page 642

    iPF6450 User's Guide 642[...]

  • Page 643

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen ...................................................... 644 Printer Menu ...............................................................................[...]

  • Page 644

    Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 644 Control Panel Display ..............................................................................[...]

  • Page 645

    In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. • ▼ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value. f OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown. Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed[...]

  • Page 646

    Control Panel Display Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◀ or ▶ button t[...]

  • Page 647

    Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediate- ly. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed after the current job.[...]

  • Page 648

    Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers [...]

  • Page 649

    If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are dis- played flashing. You can move between the tabs to check the errors by pressing the ◀ and ▶ keys. If multiple errors have occurred in the Job tab and Settings/Adj. tab, the error message switches every four seconds within ea[...]

  • Page 650

    Example: Loading sheets How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF6450 User's Guide Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 650[...]

  • Page 651

    Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and swi[...]

  • Page 652

    When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. Example: Ink tank replacement Note • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not pre[...]

  • Page 653

    Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations .................................................................................................................................................... 653 Menu Operations ...................................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 654

    Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." →P.663 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." →P.654 Menu Operations Menu Operations To vi[...]

  • Page 655

    • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲ or ▼ to scroll through higher and lower menu items. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu. • Lower menus are available if is displa[...]

  • Page 656

    Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. 1 Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. Note • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete th[...]

  • Page 657

    Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operatio[...]

  • Page 658

    First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off * ┋ On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are upd[...]

  • Page 659

    *1: If a pending job is selected, Print Anyway is displayed. Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Test Print Nozzle Check ┋ ColorCheck Print ( *14 ) ┋ Status Print ┋ Interface Print ?[...]

  • Page 660

    First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level DNS Domain Name ( *9 ) IPv6 ( *8 ) IPv6 Support ( *8 ) On ┋ Off * IPv6 Stles- sAddrs ( *8 ) ( *10 ) On * ┋ Off DHCPv6 ( *8 ) ( *10 ) On ┋ Off * DNS Settings ( *9 )( *10 ) DNS Dync up- date ( *9 ) Statefull Addr ( *9 ) On ┋ Off * Stateless Addr ( *9 ) On [...]

  • Page 661

    First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Time Zone ( *8 ) 0:London (GMT) ┋ +1:Paris,Rome ┋ +2:Athens,Cairo ┋ +3:Moscow ┋ +4:Eere- van,Baku ┋ +5:Islamabad ┋ +6:Dacca ┋ +7:Bangkok ┋ +8:Hong Kong ┋ +9:To- kyo,Seoul ┋ +10:Canberra ┋ +11:NewCaledonia ┋ +12:Wellington ┋ -12:Eniwetok[...]

  • Page 662

    *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual . *5: Not displayed if NetWare is Off . *6: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On . *7: Follows the setting in Date Format . *8: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *9: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only. *10: Not displayed if IP[...]

  • Page 663

    Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." →P.653 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu [...]

  • Page 664

    Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of paper is displayed here.) ( *1 ) Trim Edge First Selects whether or not to automatically cut the leading edge of the roll paper when roll paper is loaded. (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically.") →P.551 CutDustReduct. If you choose On , a line will be[...]

  • Page 665

    Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.918 Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.928 Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is [...]

  • Page 666

    *1: A rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Ca[...]

  • Page 667

    Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Printer Feed Pri- ority Adj. Pri- ority Automatic Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, select Auto- matic . Choose Print Quality for attractive printing. Choosing Print Quality also makes banding less noticeable. Choose Print Length if you prefer to feed the paper an exact amount. However,[...]

  • Page 668

    Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Printer Calibra- tion ColorCheck Print ( *2 ) (See "Color Checks Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (op- tion).") →P.835 The same as ColorCheck Print in the hierarchy under Test Print . Pattern Size ( *2 ) Select the size of the adjustment pattern printed during color calibration using the opt[...]

  • Page 669

    Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface Setup EOP Timer Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. TCP/IP IPv4 IPv4 Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is configured automati- cally or a static IP address is entered manually. Protocol DHCP Specify the protocol used to configu[...]

  • Page 670

    Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface Setup Interface Print Print interface settings information. Return Defaults Choose OK to restore Interface Setup settings to the default values. System Setup Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. Shut Down Timer Sets the time until the printer turns off automatically. I[...]

  • Page 671

    Setting Item Description, Instructions System Setup Keep Paper Size Choose Off to give priority to margin settings. The larger value is used if the margin specified in the printer driver does not match the margin in the printer menu. TrimEdge Reload Specify whether to trim the leading edge of the currently retrac- ted roll when the roll is advanced[...]

  • Page 672

    Setting Item Description, Instructions System Setup Common Box Set. Select Print (Auto Del) to print without saving jobs in the box shared among multiple users. Show Job Log Selecting Off prevents display of the log in Job Menu > Job Log . Additionally, the log is not printed if you choose Job Menu > Print Job Log . Note that because job logs[...]

  • Page 673

    Status Print 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 firmware version, various settings, and the status of con- sumables. Printing Status Print reports 1 Load paper. When using sheets, load paper of A4/Letter size. You will need a[...]

  • Page 674

    Job Log Various information about previous jobs. HDD Information Indicates the total hard disk capacity and the mail box free space. Total capacity Box free space Set./Adj. Menu Settings and adjustment information. System Setup Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding warnings and errors. Sleep Timer Shut Down Timer Buzzer Contrast Ad[...]

  • Page 675

    Printer Info Ink information, RAM usage, and a record of errors. Ink Info Ink-related information. MC Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) PC, C, MBK, Y, M, PM, R, G, B, PGY, GY, BK Ink levels. The remaining ink is displayed in a five-level scale. System Info Indicates the total amount of RAM. RAM Error Log The past five error codes. HEAD LOT NUMBER [...]

  • Page 676

    Printing Interface Setting Reports Printing Interface Setting Reports You can print an Interface Print report indicating the current interface settings values of the printer. Interface Print reports indicate settings values for TCP/IP, NetWare, and other settings. Printing Interface Print reports 1 Load the paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Let[...]

  • Page 677

    TCP/IPv4 IP Address IPv4 settings values. Subnet Mask Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName SNMPv1 SNMPv3 TCP/IPv6 Use IPv6 IPv6 settings values. Use D[...]

  • Page 678

    TCP/IPv6 Use a manual address Primary DNS Server Address IPv6 settings values. Secondary DNS Server Address Use the same host name and domain name as IPv4 DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address NetWare Frame Type NetWare settings val[...]

  • Page 679

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts Printer parts .................................................................................... 680 Hard Disk ..................................................[...]

  • Page 680

    Printer parts Printer parts Front ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 680 Back .......................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 681

    i Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. j Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") →P.685 Back Back a USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. b LAN connector (Gigabit Ethernet) Connect a LAN cable to this port. c Power Supply C[...]

  • Page 682

    Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) a Carriage Mounts the Printhead, and moves to the left and right. This is an important part for printing. (See "Carriage.") →P.684 b Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d Platen The Printhead [...]

  • Page 683

    Paper Feed Slots Paper Feed Slots a Tray Extension When loading a sheet manually, open this tray after opening the Paper Tray Cover. b Width Guide When loading a sheet, move the guide to match the paper size. c Top Paper Feed Slot When loading a sheet, insert it here. d Front Paper Feed Slot (Output Tray) When loading a heavyweight sheet, insert it[...]

  • Page 684

    Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. Carriage Carriage Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover iPF6450 User's Guide Printer Parts Printer parts 684[...]

  • Page 685

    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 this part except during Printhead replacement. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tan[...]

  • Page 686

    b Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. c Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function[...]

  • Page 687

    Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations ........................................................................................................................................... 687 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space ...........................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 688

    Checking the Free Hard Disk Space Checking the Free Hard Disk Space Check the space available on the printer's hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀[...]

  • Page 689

    Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk Erasing [...]

  • Page 690

    Erasure Method Details Secure High Spd. Overwrites the entire hard disk with random data. No verification is performed to check if the data was correctly written. Choose this method to erase highly confidential data. Note that it may be possible to read the overwrit- ten data using specialized data recovery tools. Secure Overwrites the entire hard [...]

  • Page 691

    Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 691 Stand Parts ...................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 692

    Stand Parts Stand Parts a Stand A stand that holds the printer. It is equipped with casters to facilitate movement. b Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. For more information on using the Output Stacker, refer to Using the Output Stacker →P.571 and the Output Stacker Precautions →P.570 . c Locking Caster A locking[...]

  • Page 693

    • Spectrophotometer Unit SU-21 For more information on the main parts of the Spectrophotometer Unit, refer to the following topics. • Spectrophotometer Unit Parts - 1 →P.694 • Spectrophotometer Unit Parts - 2 →P.695 Note • For instructions on installing the Spectrophotometer Unit, refer to the instructions provided with the Spectrophoto[...]

  • Page 694

    Spectrophotometer Unit Parts - 1 Spectrophotometer Unit Parts - 1 a Spectrophotometer Unit Cover This cover keeps out unnecessary outside light during color measurement. Open this cover to clean inside the Spectrophotometer Unit. b Up-down Unit The Spectrophotometer Carriage moves left and right inside the Up-down Unit. c Up-down Unit Cover This it[...]

  • Page 695

    Spectrophotometer Unit Parts - 2 Spectrophotometer Unit Parts - 2 a Spectrophotometer Carriage Moves the Spectrophotometer Sensor to the left and right. b White Calibration Tile A white color plate used as the basis for color measurement. c White Calibration Tile Holder A case that fixes the White Calibration Tile in place. d Spectrophotometer Sens[...]

  • Page 696

    iPF6450 User's Guide 696[...]

  • Page 697

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting Network Environment ..................................................................... 698 Using RemoteUI ..................................[...]

  • Page 698

    Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) • Compatible operating systems • Windows XP • Windows Server 2003 • Windows Vista • Windows Server 2008 • [...]

  • Page 699

    • Windows XP (Professional) Note • In NetWare 6.0, iPrint is not supported. Network Environment After confirming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. For the specifications of the network interface, see "Specifications." →P.1034 • Example of a Windows network[...]

  • Page 700

    • Example of a NetWare network Note • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or AppleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. Network Environment iPF6450 User's Guide Network Setting Network Environment 700[...]

  • Page 701

    Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser [...]

  • Page 702

    Important • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. • This cannot be used connected via a proxy server. In environments where a proxy server is used, add the printer's IP ad- dress to Exceptions[...]

  • Page 703

    Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ................................................................................................................ 703 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............................................... 727 Configuring the IP Address Using the P[...]

  • Page 704

    Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv4 , and then press the OK button. 6 Pre[...]

  • Page 705

    To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1 Check the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ([...]

  • Page 706

    Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must configure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IPv6 network settings. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).[...]

  • Page 707

    3 Click the Port tab to display the Port sheet. 4 Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. 5 In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port . 6 Click New Port . After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wiz- ard . 7 Click Next . 8 In Printer Name or IP Address , en[...]

  • Page 708

    6 Refer to the TCP/IP Settings Items table to complete the settings. TCP/IP Settings Items Item Details Default Setting Use DHCP Activate this setting to use DHCP for configuring the IP address. Off Use BOOTP Activate this setting to use BOOTP for configuring the IP address. Off Use RARP Activate this setting to use RARP for configuring the IP addr[...]

  • Page 709

    When using an IPv6 IP address 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://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2 Select Administrator Mode and click Logon . 3 If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. 4 Click Network in the [...]

  • Page 710

    NetWare Settings NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ...................................................................................................................... 710 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ...................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 711

    Important • Before specifying the frame type, make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. Note • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer's IP address is configured. • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, see "Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility." →P.7[...]

  • Page 712

    5 Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address , enter the IP ad- dress assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address . Important • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using RemoteUI. 6 Click Set . 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message[...]

  • Page 713

    3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare , and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On , and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the NetWare menu. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select F[...]

  • Page 714

    Note • In NetWare 5.1 or 6.0, NDPS may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway included with NetWare. For details on configuring NDPS, refer to the NetWare documentation. • NDS (Novell Directory Service) and bindery NDS and bindery are both supported. Use the mode that is compatible with your network e[...]

  • Page 715

    4 To use the printer in remote printer mode, start the print server. To use the NetWare file server as the print server, enter LOAD PSERVER.NLM at the file server and press the Enter key. Note • This procedure is not required when using queue server mode. Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode [...]

  • Page 716

    2 Select Administrator Mode and click Logon . 3 If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. 4 Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page. 5 Click Edit in the upper-right corner of the NetWare group to display the Edit NetWare Protocol Settings page. 6 Refer to the NetWare Settings Items table to [...]

  • Page 717

    Item Details Default Set- ting NPrinter Print Server Name (0–47 characters) — Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-254) 0 7 Complete the following settings based on the selected service. • If you have selected Bindery PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using a Bindery Print Server) 1. In File Ser[...]

  • Page 718

    Mac OS X Settings Mac OS X Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks .................................................................................................. 718 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ................................................................................................ 719 Configuring the[...]

  • Page 719

    4 Select the model and type and then enter the IP ad- dress before clicking the Next button. 5 Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register . 6 Click Finish . Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network Follow the steps below to configure the destination if you are using the pr[...]

  • Page 720

    2 Click Next . 3 Select the printer to register and click Next . 4 Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register . 5 Click Finish . Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Network Setting Mac OS X Settings 720[...]

  • Page 721

    Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and configure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. 1 On the Tab Selection sc[...]

  • Page 722

    Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of configuring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk. 1 In System Preferences , click Network to display the Network window. 2 In Show , choose Built-in Ethernet . Next, click Apple- Ta[...]

  • Page 723

    Item Details Default Setting Zone (*2) Specify the printer zone name, up to 31 single-byte characters. However, do not use the following single-byte characters: Also avoid using * (which represents the default zone) in the middle of a string. * *1: The object name you have specified in Name is displayed in Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) i[...]

  • Page 724

    Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ....................................................................................................................... 724 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually .................................................................................................... 725 Email No[...]

  • Page 725

    Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu butto[...]

  • Page 726

    Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur Email Notification 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 can know when printing is finished or if errors occur. Receive notification via email on your mobile phone or at your comput[...]

  • Page 727

    Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 727 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .................................................................................[...]

  • Page 728

    When specifying an IPv4 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. 2 In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv4 tab. 5 In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual . 6 Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click th[...]

  • Page 729

    When specifying an IPv6 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. 2 In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv6 tab. 5 In IPv6 , select On . 6 When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in St[...]

  • Page 730

    iPF6450 User's Guide 730[...]

  • Page 731

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) .............................................................. 732 Printmonitor (Mac OS X) ..[...]

  • Page 732

    Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................................................................................................... 732 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................................................................................... 733 The Features of[...]

  • Page 733

    • You can check the status of the hard disk and the documents saved on the hard disk. • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information such as the printing costs. For details of the Accounting Manager, see Accounting Manager →P.738 . Note • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Statu[...]

  • Page 734

    Note • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button. • The printing behavior when the paper specified by the driver does not match the paper currently loaded in the printer can be changed by using Detect Mismatch in the operation panel menu. Refer to Menu Settings →P.66[...]

  • Page 735

    Printmonitor (Mac OS X) Printmonitor (Mac OS X) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ........................................................................................................ 735 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ........................................................................................ 736 The Feature[...]

  • Page 736

    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. • Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently pre- ce[...]

  • Page 737

    Note • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button. iPF6450 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor User's Guide Print Job Management Printmonitor (Mac OS X) 737[...]

  • Page 738

    Accounting (Windows) Accounting (Windows) Accounting Manager ........................................................................................................................................................... 738 Launching the Accounting Manager ................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 739

    2 Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Account- ing button. Accounting Manager Main Window Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. • Title Bar This displays t[...]

  • Page 740

    If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified peri- od. For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs →P.748 . • Job List Area This area lists the details of acquired jobs. Displays a [...]

  • Page 741

    • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area Job List Area The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • No. The job serial number. • Job Cost The cost of printing. Note • If the ink and paper unit costs are not set, **** is displayed. • Document Name This is the name of the [...]

  • Page 742

    Note • If the job has multiple pages, the width of the last page is displayed. • Paper Length The length of paper used for printing. • Ink Consumed The amount of ink used for printing. • Owner The sender of the job. • Print Job Start Time / Print Time The time when printing started and the time taken to print. • Number of Pages The numb[...]

  • Page 743

    3 If you are using Regular Data Acquisition, configure the Regular Data Acquisition settings. For details of the Regular Data Acquisition settings, see Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Inter- vals →P.747 . 4 Specify the jobs to be listed. For details of how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs o[...]

  • Page 744

    2 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price . 3 Click the OK button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. To set different unit costs for each ink color 1 Select the ink color to be costed. 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price . 3 Click the Overwrite button. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the [...]

  • Page 745

    Setting Standard Prices 1 Select the media type in Media Type . 2 Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height. 3 Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Over- write button. 4 Click the OK button. Important • The settin[...]

  • Page 746

    Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. 1 Enter any name in the Name field. 2 Enter a value in Unit Cost . 3 Use Allocated to specify whether the costs are allocated as being incurred b[...]

  • Page 747

    Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to con- figure the display settings. • Date Display Format Use this option to select the display format for dates. &qu[...]

  • Page 748

    Note • Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and then select Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record. To save old da[...]

  • Page 749

    • Selected Jobs Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file. Note • You can select multiple jobs by holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key as you click the job names. • Listed Jobs Exports the data for the print jobs currently displayed in the list as a CSV file. Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties Di[...]

  • Page 750

    • Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/ Period Properties Dialog Box • Job tab Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by selecting the corresponding Document Name . • Owner tab You can display detailed information about each owner by selecting the corresponding Owner . [...]

  • Page 751

    You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. Note • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is shown as Other . iPF6450 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed User's Guide Print Job Management Accounting [...]

  • Page 752

    Basic Print Job Operations Basic Print Job Operations Using the Printer Hard Disk .............................................................................................................................................. 752 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk ..............................................................................[...]

  • Page 753

    Storage destination The storage area on the printer's hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. The temporary storage area stores print jobs in the job queue or shared mailbox. The permanent storage area stores jobs in personal boxes. • Job queue The job queue refers to print jobs that are being process[...]

  • Page 754

    Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk To save print jobs on the printer's hard disk, configure the printer driver. Note • Printing from the following software also enables you to save print jobs on the printer's hard disk. Windows • Print Plug-In →P.255 Mac OS • Print Plug-In →P.46[...]

  • Page 755

    2 Click Output Method to display the Output Method di- alog box. 3 Make your selection in Output Method . • Print Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk. If you choose Save in mail box , also specify the destination personal box in the Mail box list. •[...]

  • Page 756

    Configuring the printer driver in Mac OS 1 Access the Additional Settings pane. 2 Make your selection in Send job to . • Print Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you se- lect Save in mail box . Here, specif[...]

  • Page 757

    Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Print jobs being processed by the printer are collectively called the job queue. You can delete or preempt jobs in the job queue as needed. These operations are available from the Control Panel or in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Mo[...]

  • Page 758

    3 Manage the job queue as needed. • Deleting jobs 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job , and then press the OK button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to delete, and then press the OK button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Delete , and then press the OK button. • Preempting other jobs 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job , and [...]

  • Page 759

    Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) If the type or size of paper loaded does not match the settings in the print job receiv[...]

  • Page 760

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to manage, and then press the OK button. Held jobs are labeled with an icon. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Anyway or Delete , and then press the OK button. • If you choose Print Anyway Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes or No , and then press the OK button. • If you choose Delete Press ▲ or ▼ to s[...]

  • Page 761

    Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, see "Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor." →P.736 Printing Saved Jobs Printing Saved Jobs Print saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows. These operations are available from the Control Panel or in RemoteUI, image[...]

  • Page 762

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. Note • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job List , and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the saved job, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Pr[...]

  • Page 763

    3 On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quanti- ty to print in Copies and click OK . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 1 On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. iPF6450 Printing Saved Jobs User's Guide Print Job Management Basic Print Jo[...]

  • Page 764

    2 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Print . 3 In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK . Note • The printing time initially indicates how long it took to finish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies , the printing time indicates the time it t[...]

  • Page 765

    Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 1 On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2 Select the saved job and click Resume Printing . iPF6450 Printing Saved Jobs User's Guide Print Job Management Basic Print Job Operations 765[...]

  • Page 766

    3 In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Deleting Saved Jobs Deleting Saved Jobs Delete saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor[...]

  • Page 767

    Using RemoteUI 1 On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2 Select the print job and click Delete . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. iPF6450 Deleting Saved Jobs User's Guide Print Job Management Basic Print Job Operations 767[...]

  • Page 768

    Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 1 On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Deleting Saved Jobs iPF6450 User's Guide Print Job Management Basic Prin[...]

  • Page 769

    Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 1 In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2 Select the print job and click the Delete button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. iPF6450 Deleting Saved Jobs User's Guide Print Job Ma[...]

  • Page 770

    Moving Saved Jobs Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be moved from the current box to another box as follows. However, jobs saved in personal boxes cannot be moved to the shared mailbox. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Important ?[...]

  • Page 771

    3 On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destina- tion mail box list and click OK . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1 On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. iPF6450 Moving Saved[...]

  • Page 772

    2 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move . 3 In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) 1 In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name . Moving Saved Jobs iPF6450 User&apo[...]

  • Page 773

    Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2 Select the print job and click Move . 3 In the Move Document dialog box, select the destina- tion personal box and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. iPF6450 Moving Saved Jobs User's Guide Print Job Management Basic Prin[...]

  • Page 774

    Advanced Print Job Operations Advanced Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ............................................................. 774 Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box ................................................................................................. 775 Setting P[...]

  • Page 775

    3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Output Method , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print , Print (Auto Del) , or Save: Box 01 . Follow these steps only when you select Save: Box 01 . 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box, and then press the OK button. Spec[...]

  • Page 776

    2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Common Box Set. , and then press the OK button. Note • If a password has been set on the printer, the Logon screen is displayed. To change the setting, select Administrator and press the OK[...]

  • Page 777

    • Confirmation Number Re-enter the password to confirm it. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1 On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open . 2 In the Documents dialog box, click Settings . 3 In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK . • Set password Select[...]

  • Page 778

    • Password Enter the password. (This field is limited to four digits in the range 0001–9999.) • Re-enter to confirm Re-enter the password to confirm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) 1 On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name . Select a saved job in the l[...]

  • Page 779

    For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Naming Personal Boxes Naming Personal Boxes For easier identification, you can assign names to personal boxes. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI 1 On the Stored Job page, choose the personal box. Note • [...]

  • Page 780

    3 In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the name in Inbox Name and click OK . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1 On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. Naming Personal Boxes iPF6450[...]

  • Page 781

    2 In the Documents dialog box, click Settings . 3 In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) 1 In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name . Select a saved job in the list and click Set . iPF6450 Naming Personal B[...]

  • Page 782

    Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2 In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Displaying a List of Saved Jobs Displaying a List of Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be listed by[...]

  • Page 783

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. Note • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job List , and then press the OK button. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Job[...]

  • Page 784

    Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF6450 User's Guide Print Job Manage[...]

  • Page 785

    Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Printing a List of Saved Jobs Printing a List of Saved Jobs The list of print jobs stored on the printer&a[...]

  • Page 786

    3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stored Job , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. Note • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job List , and then press the OK button. Displaying Details of Saved[...]

  • Page 787

    The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1 On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. iPF6450 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs User's Guide Print Job Management Advanced Print Job Opera[...]

  • Page 788

    2 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties . The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) 1 In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name . Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF6450 User's Guide Print [...]

  • Page 789

    Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Renaming Saved Jobs Renaming Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be renamed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and[...]

  • Page 790

    3 On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document . 4 In the Rename Saved Document dialog box, enter the name and click OK . For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1 On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open . Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Renaming Saved [...]

  • Page 791

    2 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties . 3 In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) 1 In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name . iPF6450 Renaming Saved Jobs User's[...]

  • Page 792

    Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2 Select the print job and click Set . 3 In the Settings dialog box, enter the new name and click OK . For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Renaming Saved Jobs iPF6450 User's Guide Print Job Management Advanced Print Job Operations 792[...]

  • Page 793

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management 731 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustment for high-precision printing ......................................[...]

  • Page 794

    Adjustment for high-precision printing Adjustment for high-precision printing Enhancing Printing Quality Enhancing Printing Quality With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper to be used can enhance printing quality when printing fine lines/text or photos. Two adjustment options are available:[...]

  • Page 795

    1 Set Head Height to Super Low . (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →P.801 Note • If Super Low is not available, select Lowest . 2 Execute Standard in Head Posi. Adj. . Note • If paper rubs against the Printhead or becomes jammed during Printhead height adjustment, try selecting a higher level in Head Height a[...]

  • Page 796

    Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................... 796 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors .......................................................................[...]

  • Page 797

    Important • This function is not available with CAD Tracing Paper , CAD Translucent Matte Film , or CAD Clear Film . • If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.798 Note • Because the results of ad[...]

  • Page 798

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj. , and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Simple , and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll. 7 If you are prin[...]

  • Page 799

    2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Hea[...]

  • Page 800

    13 Press the Back button. 14 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Register Setting , and then press the OK button. 15 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes , and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete. Adjustment When Installing the Printhead Adjustment When Installing the Printhead Printhead position adjustment[...]

  • Page 801

    7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Initial adjustmt , and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll. 8 If you are printing on sheets, a confirmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions. Note • Advanced[...]

  • Page 802

    6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. Note • Using Automatic will ensure that the printer adjusts the Printhead height to the optimal level before printing, ac- counting for the ambient temperature and humidity. When a setting other than Automatic is used, that value will always be applied. • Depe[...]

  • Page 803

    Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount .............................................................................................................................................. 803 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ...................................................................................[...]

  • Page 804

    2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fee[...]

  • Page 805

    Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size Auto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2) Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder →P.533 ?[...]

  • Page 806

    Note • We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size. • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Manual adjustment. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") →P.803 • If additional fine-tuning is necessary after Manual adjustment, use Adj. Fine Feed (See "Fine-Tuning[...]

  • Page 807

    8 Examine test pattern A for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Note • If banding seems least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. 9 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the patt[...]

  • Page 808

    3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Fine Feed , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting value in the range -5 to 5, and then press the OK button. At this time, if banding in dark colors appears, select a setting value in the range 1 to 5, and if banding in light colors appears, select a setting value in the range -1 to -5[...]

  • Page 809

    Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority , and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length , and then press the O[...]

  • Page 810

    Important • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment cannot be com- pleted correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings. 2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displaye[...]

  • Page 811

    1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of pape[...]

  • Page 812

    iPF6450 User's Guide 812[...]

  • Page 813

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management 731 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 793 Color Management Monitor Matching .......................................[...]

  • Page 814

    Monitor Matching Monitor Matching Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors .................................................................................................................. 814 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) ..................................................................................... 815 Printing Images t[...]

  • Page 815

    Note • Printing in exactly the same colors as displayed on the monitor may not be possible due to differences in the monitor and printer color gamuts. • Calibrating your monitor requires a measuring device. • Because colors appear different under sunlight at different times of day, we recommend following this procedure in a room not exposed t[...]

  • Page 816

    3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 ). 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6 In F Print Quality , click High . 7 Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 8 Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog[...]

  • Page 817

    9 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. 10 Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in A Matching Mode . 11 In B Matching Method , select Monitor Matching . 12 In C Color Space , select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. 13 In D Monitor White Point , select the white point set on the monitor. [...]

  • Page 818

    3 Make sure the Main panel is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 ). 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6 In F Print Quality , click High . 7 Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 8 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Print[...]

  • Page 819

    9 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. 10 Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in A Matching Mode . 11 In B Matching Method , select Monitor Matching . 12 In C Color Space , select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. 13 In D Monitor White Point , select the white point set on the monitor. [...]

  • Page 820

    Color Calibration Color Calibration Managing Colors .................................................................................................................................................................... 820 Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors ...........................................................................................[...]

  • Page 821

    Outputting Color Measurement Data for Creating ICC Profiles →P.823 List of Color Management Functions →P.824 Correcting Colors (Color Calibration) You can perform the following operations depending on the number of printers you are using. • When operating with only one printer You can correct for variations in the color tones on the printer y[...]

  • Page 822

    • When operating with multiple printers If you have multiple printers, you can make the color tones of the printers the same by executing color calibration on each of the printers. Furthermore, using the CCMC color management utility allows an administrator to centrally manage multiple re- motely connected printers from a single computer, and to [...]

  • Page 823

    • Color Management Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (Optional) →P.829 Stabilizing Colors (Color Calibration Execution Guide Settings) It is important to carry out color calibration because color tones change as a printhead ages and the environment changes. This printer has a function that notifies when it is recommended to execute color calibra[...]

  • Page 824

    You can create a dedicated ICC profile by creating color measurement data using the CCMC color management utility and this printer with Spectrophotometer Unit (optional) mounted, and using this color measurement data in commercial- ly available ICC profile creation software. (This printer does not have a built-in ICC profile creation function.) For[...]

  • Page 825

    Color management function Printer + Spectropho- tometer Unit Printer only Reference Remotely executing color calibration Can exe- cute Can exe- cute Executing Color Calibration (Windows) →P.863 Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X) →P.899 Managing the color calibration execution logs of remotely connected printers Can exe- cute Can exe- cute C[...]

  • Page 826

    You can also execute color calibration even if you are using paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper by registering a Custom Media Information File that contains this Calibration Target using the included MCT on a printer (12-color model) that supports calibration link without a Spectrophotometer Unit mounted. Furthermore, it [...]

  • Page 827

    Important • In order to increase the color stability precision when executing color calibration, maintain a constant temperature and humid- ity environment each time within the range of temperatures of 15 to 30°C and within the range of humidities of 40 to 60%. Executing color calibration under various temperature and humidity conditions may pre[...]

  • Page 828

    4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Calibration , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Adjust , and then press the OK button. After the environment measurements and paper are confirmed, and color calibration is executed, the calibra- tion adjustment value is set automatically. Applying Calibration Adjustment Values During Printi[...]

  • Page 829

    (See "Menu Settings.") →P.663 Using the Color Calibration Management Console Management Functions The Color Calibration Management Console provides the following management functions. • Detailed execution information • Execution instructions from the computer • Multiple printer management For details, refer to the Color Calibratio[...]

  • Page 830

    For details on creating a Calibration Target , see the following. • Create Calibration Target (Windows) →P.601 • Create Calibration Target (Mac OS X) →P.638 • When executing on a printer without a Spectrophotometer Unit mounted You can also reduce the variations in printed color tones when using paper other than genuine Canon paper and fe[...]

  • Page 831

    This makes it possible for administrators to identify, execute, and manage printers that require color calibration, and makes administrative work more efficient. • Exporting Color Measurement Data You can save the color measurement data of any color chart on the computer by using the Spectrophotometer Unit (optional). This makes it possible to cr[...]

  • Page 832

    1 Load paper in the printer. 2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select (Settings/Adj. tab) and then press OK . 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Calibration , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select AutoAdjst(HiPrc) and the[...]

  • Page 833

    Color Calibration Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Color Calibration Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Features of Color Calibration Using the Spectrophotometer Unit Color calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears when printing due to individual variations or aging among the [...]

  • Page 834

    3 Select the White/Black Backing Plate color. We recommend white. (See "Switching the White/Black Backing Plate (Optional) Color.") →P.837 Note • For the color of the White/Black Backing Plate, continue using the selected color without changing each time you execute color calibration. 4 Choose the size of the test pattern. Set Pattern[...]

  • Page 835

    Note • After color calibration, you can use the printer driver to make further color adjustments as necessary. (See "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver.") →P.56 Checking Color Calibration Execution Logs You can confirm information of color calibration such as the execution date and executed paper type by the following method. H[...]

  • Page 836

    The resulting measurement value is then compared with the calibration target stored on the printer, and the corre- sponding difference is displayed on the Control Panel and Color Calibration Management Console. Note • When printing the color check adjustment pattern, the calibration adjustment values are applied even if Use Adj. Value is set to D[...]

  • Page 837

    1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect (Settings/Adj. tab). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Calibration ,[...]

  • Page 838

    2 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.23 Important • If you change the color of the White/Black Backing Plate while the printer is turned on, the printer will not recognize that the color has changed. 3 Check the selected color. The selected color is the color where the triangle to the left of the Spectrop[...]

  • Page 839

    6 Fit the protrusions of the White/Black Backing Plate into the grooves of the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide and move the backing in the direction of the arrow to fix it in place. Paper that can be used in Color Calibration Paper that can be used in Color Calibration Recommended Environment for Use of Paper Since the recommended use environment var[...]

  • Page 840

    Paper Type Country or Region of Use selected when the Media Config- uration Tool was installed The Adjustment Types during the execution of Auto Adjust on the Printer Sensor The Adjustment Types during the execution of AutoAdjst(HiPrc) on the Spectrophotometer Unit Japan , Asia , Oce- ania EU North or South America Pearl Photo 260 Unique calibratio[...]

  • Page 841

    Registration and Confirmation of Paper Information • To Register Paper Information on the Printer • When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver. Download the new version of Media Information File from the Canon website and install it. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.526 • [...]

  • Page 842

    Adjustment Types of Color Calibration Color calibration has two adjustment types, Common calibration and Unique calibration, with one of these selected when color calibration is executed. The selected adjustment type is determined from the media type that color calibration is executed on. • Common calibration Common calibration is a feature that [...]

  • Page 843

    • Unique calibration If color calibration is executed on paper categorized as Unique calibration, calibration adjustment values are set only for the media type that the color calibration was executed on. Note • Even if paper categorized as Unique calibration is used, if the media type has yet to execute color calibration even once and does not [...]

  • Page 844

    Paper that can be used for acquiring color measurement data Paper that can be used for acquiring color measurement data Recommended Environment for Use of Paper Since the recommended use environment varies according to the paper type, use within the recommended environ- ment range suiting the paper type. For details, refer to the Paper Reference Gu[...]

  • Page 845

    Paper Type Country or Region of Use selected when the Media Configuration Tool was installed Japan , Asia , Oceania EU North or South America Proofing Paper3 Available Not available Available Proofing Paper Available Not available Available Proof Glossy 195 Not available Available Not available Proof SemiGl 195 Not available Available Not available[...]

  • Page 846

    Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) Features of Color Calibration Management Console ............................................................................................ 846 Installation Procedure .......................................................................................[...]

  • Page 847

    Note • In order to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper/feed certified paper, a calibration target is re- quired for that paper. Calibration targets can be created on a printer with a spectrophotometer unit installed by using the Me- dia Configuration Tool that is included with printers that support the spectrophotome[...]

  • Page 848

    3 Click the Install button of Color Calibration Manage- ment Console . 4 Click the Next button. 5 After reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. Installation Procedure (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 848[...]

  • Page 849

    6 Choose a location to install the software and click the Next button. 7 Click the Install button. 8 If you want to create a shortcut to Color Calibration Management Console on the Desktop, click the Yes button. 9 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. or No, I will restart my computer later. and click the Fin- ish button. To complete the i[...]

  • Page 850

    Uninstallation Procedure Uninstallation Procedure The uninstallation procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. 1 From the start menu, click All Programs > imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console > Unin- staller (imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console) . 2 Select Remove and click the Next button[...]

  • Page 851

    This displays the Color Calibration Management Console main window. Note • If there is no Color Calibration Management Console icon on the desktop, click start and navigate to All Programs > image- PROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console > imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console . Main Window Main Window The Color Calibration[...]

  • Page 852

    • Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) →P.855 • Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) →P.855 • Help Menu →P.856 • Printer List Displays a list of printers that can be controlled. For details, see "Printer List." →P.857 Main Window (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Col[...]

  • Page 853

    • Calibration Sheet This sheet allows you to execute color calibration. For details, see "Calibration Sheet." →P.858 • Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to acquire color chart measurement data and execute color check. For details, see "Color Measurement Sheet." →P.860 Note • Enabled when a printer that has [...]

  • Page 854

    File Menu File Menu This section describes each of the menu items in the File menu. • Calibration / Color Measurement Selects the main window sheet. • Update Printer List Refreshes the Printer list on the left side of the main window with the latest information. • Printer Information Displays the Printer Information dialog box for the printer[...]

  • Page 855

    Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) This section describes each of the menu items in the Tools menu when the Calibration sheet is displayed in the main window. • Calibration Displays the Execute Color Calibration dialog box. Executes color calibration on the selected printer. F[...]

  • Page 856

    • Acquire Color Measurement Data Displays the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart.&qu[...]

  • Page 857

    • About Displays the About dialog box, which allows you to check the version of Color Calibration Management Console. Printer List Printer List The printers displayed in the Printer list are printers connected via the network or USB that satisfy the following condi- tions. However, printers that are connected via a server are not displayed. • P[...]

  • Page 858

    Note • Printers that are added, deleted, or have their name changed while Color Calibration Management Console is running are not updated in the Printer list. If you want to update the Printer list, exit and then restart Color Calibration Manage- ment Console. • button Click this button to refresh the Printer list with the latest information. ?[...]

  • Page 859

    • Advisability of executing color calibration Displays the status until it is recommended that you execute color calibration. The progress bar grows until the time when calibration is recommended. • Paper Status button Click this button to display the Paper Status dialog box. This allows you to check the color calibration and color check execut[...]

  • Page 860

    Color Measurement Sheet Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to use the spectrophotometer unit to measure colors. • Color Measure button Click this button to display the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measure[...]

  • Page 861

    Checking the Color Calibration Status Checking the Color Calibration Status You can check the color calibration status and execution logs on the Calibration sheet in the main window. 1 Open the Calibration sheet. 2 Select the printer you want to check the color calibra- tion status of from the Printer list. Note • If there are multiple printers, [...]

  • Page 862

    3 Check the color calibration status of the paper being fed in the upper part of the Calibration sheet. 4 Select Calibrated and click the button. 5 Check the color calibration logs in the lower part of the Calibration sheet. Checking the Color Calibration Status (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Conso[...]

  • Page 863

    Executing Color Calibration Executing Color Calibration The procedure for executing color calibration is as follows. Getting the Printer Ready 1 You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") →P.839 2 Load the paper. (See "Loading Rolls on the Ro[...]

  • Page 864

    2 Select the printer you want to execute color calibration on from the Printer list. 3 Click the Calibration button. Executing Color Calibration (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 864[...]

  • Page 865

    4 The Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played. • Color Calibration Type Select Auto Adjust (High Precision) to execute color calibration using the spectrophotometer unit, or se- lect Auto Adjust to execute color calibration using the sensors in the printer. Note • Enabled when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is[...]

  • Page 866

    6 When the Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played, check the details. 7 Click the Execute button. Color calibration will be executed. Note • You can exit the color calibration in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. 8 Click the OK button. Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart[...]

  • Page 867

    Note • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Getting the Printer Ready 1 Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for acquiring color measurement data. (See "Paper that can be used for acquiring color measurement data.") →P.844 2 Load the paper. (See "Loading R[...]

  • Page 868

    2 Select the printer you want to measure the color chart on from the Printer list. 3 Click the Color Measure button. 4 Check the color chart measurement procedure in the procedure description window and then click Start . Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Mana[...]

  • Page 869

    5 Select New in Favorites and then click Next . Note • To perform color chart measurement using the setting values when executed previously, select the execution log in the Favorites sheet or History sheet. 6 Select the color chart, configure the color chart print settings, and then click Next . Setting Item Details Chart Selects the color chart [...]

  • Page 870

    Setting Item Details Paper Source Selects the paper source. Automatic Cutting Selects how to cut the paper when Acquire Color Measurement Data finishes. Print Labels Select this check box to print the color chart printing information. 7 Configure the color measurement settings and drying settings, and then click Next . Setting Item Details Color Me[...]

  • Page 871

    Note • If you want to enlarge the color chart pattern or configure the color chart drying settings in detail, click the Settings button to display the Color Measurement Preferences di- alog box. Setting Item Details Pattern Size Selects the pattern size of the color chart. We recommend Larger when you want to prioritize the color measurement prec[...]

  • Page 872

    Setting Item Details Air Drying If the Dry Separated Chart check box is clear, printing and air drying the color chart are performed once. This reduces the time taken by the operation, but may scratch or soil the end of the color chart and paper. However, this does not affect the color measurement results. Position of Ventilation Fan If you are usi[...]

  • Page 873

    10 The Acquire Color Measurement Data dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. The color chart is printed and color measurement be- gins. Note • You can exit the acquire color measurement data operation in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. 11 Click the OK button. Once the color measurement [...]

  • Page 874

    Setting the Color Check Threshold Value 1 Double-click the printer you want to execute the color check on in the Printer list. 2 Click the Settings button for Color Check in the Print- er Information dialog box. Executing Color Check (Windows) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 874[...]

  • Page 875

    3 Enter the color check threshold value in ΔE and click the OK button. Getting the Printer Ready 1 Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for color checks. Paper for color check is paper that can be used with the Auto Adjust (High Precision) setting on the spectro- photometer unit. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration[...]

  • Page 876

    2 Select the printer you want to execute color check on from the Printer list. 3 Click the Color Check button. 4 The Execute Color Check dialog box is displayed. Select Pattern Size . To increase the precision of the color check, we recom- mend that you configure the same settings as when Auto Adjust (High Precision) was executed in color calibrati[...]

  • Page 877

    5 Click the OK button. 6 When the Execute Color Check dialog box is dis- played, check the details. 7 Click the Execute button. The color check is executed. Note • You can exit the color check in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. 8 Check the results. Note • We recommend that you execute color calib[...]

  • Page 878

    Registering Execution Logs in Favorites Registering Execution Logs in Favorites You can register frequently used execution logs in favorites for Acquire Color Measurement Data . Registering an op- eration in favorites allows you to attach a separate name for easily recalling the operation. Note • This step can be executed when a printer that has [...]

  • Page 879

    4 Enter the name in Name . Enter a comment in Comment if needed. 5 Click the OK button. Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites You can delete Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs from the favorites. Note • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is select[...]

  • Page 880

    2 Select execution log that you want to delete in Favor- ites and click the Delete from Favorites button. 3 Click the OK button. Saving Execution Logs on the Computer Saving Execution Logs on the Computer You can save Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs on the computer. Note • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrop[...]

  • Page 881

    3 Enter the file name and save. Switching Display Units Switching Display Units The units displayed in the Color Calibration Management Console can be switched between millimeters and inches. 1 Select Preferences from the File menu. 2 Select the display units in the Units sheet in the Prefer- ences dialog box and then click the OK button. Getting A[...]

  • Page 882

    2 Select the Color Calibration check box in the Sound sheet in the Preferences dialog box and then click the Browse button and select the audio file. Note • If you want to check the sound in the selected audio file, click the Test button. 3 Click the OK button. Getting Audio Notification of Color Calibration Finished (Windows) iPF6450 User's[...]

  • Page 883

    Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) Features of Color Calibration Management Console ............................................................................................ 883 Installation Procedure .....................................................................................[...]

  • Page 884

    Note • In order to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper/feed certified paper, a calibration target is re- quired for that paper. Calibration targets can be created on a printer with a spectrophotometer unit installed by using the Me- dia Configuration Tool that is included with printers that support the spectrophotome[...]

  • Page 885

    4 After reading the software license agreement, click the Continue button. 5 Click the Agree button. 6 Click the Install button. 7 Click the Continue button to close all other applica- tions. iPF6450 Installation Procedure (Mac OS X) User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 885[...]

  • Page 886

    8 Click the Quit button. This completes the installation of the Color Calibration Management Console. Uninstallation Procedure Uninstallation Procedure The uninstallation procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of the installation procedure. 2 Select Uninstall . 3 Click the Uninstall button.[...]

  • Page 887

    4 Click the Continue button to close all other applica- tions. 5 Click the Quit button. Startup Startup The startup procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. Click Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF CCMC > and then the imagePROGRAF CCMC icon (CCMC stands for Color Calibration Management Console). This[...]

  • Page 888

    • Menu bar Allows you to select the menu items for the necessary operations. For details on each of the menu items, refer to the following topics. • imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu →P.891 • File Menu →P.891 • Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) →P.892 • Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement S[...]

  • Page 889

    • Printer List Displays a list of printers that can be controlled. For details, see "Printer List." →P.894 iPF6450 Main Window (Mac OS X) User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 889[...]

  • Page 890

    • Calibration Sheet This sheet allows you to execute color calibration. For details, see "Calibration Sheet." →P.895 • Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to acquire color chart measurement data and execute color check. For details, see "Color Measurement Sheet." →P.896 Note • Enabled when a printer that has [...]

  • Page 891

    imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu This section describes each of the menu items in the imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console menu. • About imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Displays the About dialog box, which allows you to check the version of[...]

  • Page 892

    For details on Printmonitor, see "The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor." →P.735 Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) This section describes each of the menu items in the Tools menu when the Calibration sheet is displayed in the main window. • Calibration Display[...]

  • Page 893

    • Acquire Color Measurement Data Displays the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart.&qu[...]

  • Page 894

    When All Logs is selected, this saves all of the execution logs displayed in Execution Logs in the main window on the computer in a CSV format file. Printer List Printer List The printers displayed in the Printer list are printers connected via the network or USB that satisfy the following condi- tions. However, printers that are connected via a se[...]

  • Page 895

    Note • Printers that are added, deleted, or have their name changed while Color Calibration Management Console is running are not updated in the Printer list. If you want to update the Printer list, exit and then restart Color Calibration Manage- ment Console. • Update button Click this button to refresh the Printer list with the latest informa[...]

  • Page 896

    Color calibration status for each paper Click the Update button to refresh the list with the latest information. is displayed on the paper currently being fed in the printer. The paper types displayed in the list are as follows. • When Calibrated is selected Paper types that are registered in a printer where color calibration has been executed ar[...]

  • Page 897

    This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart." →P.902 • Color Check button Click this button to display the Execute Color Check dialog box. Execute [...]

  • Page 898

    2 Select the printer you want to check the color calibra- tion status of from the Printer list. Note • If there are multiple printers, printers that have the same paper type loaded and where color calibration has been executed on that paper are displayed in the same calibration group. 3 Check the color calibration status of the paper being fed in[...]

  • Page 899

    5 Check the color calibration logs in the lower part of the Calibration sheet. Executing Color Calibration Executing Color Calibration The procedure for executing color calibration is as follows. Getting the Printer Ready 1 You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Ca[...]

  • Page 900

    Executing Color Calibration 1 Open the Calibration sheet. 2 Select the printer you want to execute color calibration on from the Printer list. 3 Click the Calibration button. Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 900[...]

  • Page 901

    4 The Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played. • Color Calibration Type Select Auto Adjust (High Precision) to execute color calibration using the spectrophotometer unit, or se- lect Auto Adjust to execute color calibration using the sensors in the printer. Note • Enabled when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is[...]

  • Page 902

    Note • You can exit the color calibration in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. 8 Click the OK button. Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart The procedure for printing a color chart, measuring the colors, and saving the color measurem[...]

  • Page 903

    Acquiring Color Measurement Data 1 Open the Color Measurement sheet. 2 Select the printer you want to measure the color chart on from the Printer list. 3 Click the Color Measure button. iPF6450 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 903[...]

  • Page 904

    4 Check the color chart measurement procedure in the procedure description window and then click Start . 5 Select New in Favorites and then click Next . Note • To perform color chart measurement using the setting values when executed previously, select the execution log in the Favorites sheet or History sheet. 6 Select the color chart, configure [...]

  • Page 905

    Setting Item Details Chart Selects the color chart to print. If the color chart you want to print is not displayed in the list, click the Browse button and then select the color chart. You can only select color charts that are CGATS format RGB. Roll Paper Width Click the Acquire Info. button to display the paper width of the roll loaded in the prin[...]

  • Page 906

    Setting Item Details Reduce Drying Time If the number of patterns is small, drying will finish in a shorter amount of time than the time configured in the Preferences dialog box. If this happens, the drying time will not be reduced even if the Reduce Drying Time check box is selected. Illumination Select the illumination from D50 , D65 , and A . Ob[...]

  • Page 907

    Setting Item Details Air Drying If the Dry Separated Chart check box is clear, printing and air drying the color chart are performed once. This reduces the time taken by the operation, but may scratch or soil the end of the color chart and paper. However, this does not affect the color measurement results. Position of Ventilation Fan If you are usi[...]

  • Page 908

    The color chart is printed and color measurement be- gins. Note • You can exit the acquire color measurement data operation in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. 11 Click the OK button. Once the color measurement has finished, the color measurement data is saved on the computer. Executing Color Check [...]

  • Page 909

    2 Click the Settings button for Color Check in the Print- er Information dialog box. 3 Enter the color check threshold value in ΔE and click the OK button. Getting the Printer Ready 1 Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for color checks. Paper for color check is paper that can be used with the Auto Adjust (High Precision) setting on[...]

  • Page 910

    Executing Color Check 1 Open the Color Measurement sheet. 2 Select the printer you want to execute color check on from the Printer list. 3 Click the Color Check button. Executing Color Check (Mac OS X) iPF6450 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 910[...]

  • Page 911

    4 The Execute Color Check dialog box is displayed. Select Pattern Size . To increase the precision of the color check, we recom- mend that you configure the same settings as when Auto Adjust (High Precision) was executed in color calibration. (See "Executing Color Calibration.") →P.899 5 Click the OK button. 6 When the Execute Color Che[...]

  • Page 912

    Note • We recommend that you execute color calibration if the results exceed the threshold values. (See "Executing Color Calibration.") →P.899 Registering Execution Logs in Favorites Registering Execution Logs in Favorites You can register frequently used execution logs in favorites for Acquire Color Measurement Data . Registering an [...]

  • Page 913

    5 Click the OK button. Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites You can delete Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs from the favorites. Note • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. 1 Click the Favorites button in the main window ( Color Measu[...]

  • Page 914

    1 Select the execution log to save on the computer in Ex- ecution Logs in the main window ( Color Measure- ment sheet). 2 Select Output Execution Log CSV > Selected Logs from the Tools menu. Note • To save all of the execution logs, select All Logs . 3 Enter the file name and save. Switching Display Units Switching Display Units The units disp[...]

  • Page 915

    2 Select the Color Calibration check box in the Sound sheet in the Preferences dialog box and then click the Browse button and select the audio file. Note • If you want to check the sound in the selected audio file, click the Test button. 3 Click the button. iPF6450 Getting Audio Notification of Color Calibration Finished (Mac OS X) User's G[...]

  • Page 916

    iPF6450 User's Guide 916[...]

  • Page 917

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management 731 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 793 Color Management 813 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ..............[...]

  • Page 918

    Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................................................................................................................................................................... 918 Replacing Ink Tanks ....................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 919

    Note • Depending on the color, you can also use ink tanks of different capacities. Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. Caution • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Important • There may be ink aro[...]

  • Page 920

    Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Ink tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank , and then press the OK button. A messag[...]

  • Page 921

    2 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lev- er to open it. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Important • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.[...]

  • Page 922

    Installing Ink Tanks 1 Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. Important • After installing an ink tank, do not remove and shake it. Doing so may cause the ink to leak out. • If you do not agitate the Ink[...]

  • Page 923

    3 Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down. Important • Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color or orienta- tion is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it in. Make sure that the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the In[...]

  • Page 924

    Important • If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrong direction, the rotating part of the Ink Tank Lock Lever come out of place. If this happens, open the Ink Tank Lock Lever to return it to the proper position. 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. 6 Close the Ink Ta[...]

  • Page 925

    Checking Ink Tank Levels Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Ink tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. • If [...]

  • Page 926

    Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. Replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank. If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen When ink runs out, the Message Lamp flashes, a m[...]

  • Page 927

    Printheads Printheads Printhead ................................................................................................................................................................................... 927 Checking for Nozzle Clogging .........................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 928

    3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Nozzle Check , and then press the OK button. The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles. 6 Check the printing results. If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, t[...]

  • Page 929

    Perform cleaning as follows. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance , and then press the OK button. 4 Pres[...]

  • Page 930

    Important • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install it right away. If the Printhead is left after the pouch is opene[...]

  • Page 931

    Replace the Printhead 1 Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regard- ing Printhead replacement. 2 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out complete- ly to wipe it clean. iPF6450 Replacing the Printhead User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printh[...]

  • Page 932

    Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 3 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Replacing the Printhead i[...]

  • Page 933

    5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. 6 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printh[...]

  • Page 934

    7 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. Important • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Be careful not to touch these [...]

  • Page 935

    10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 11 minutes for ink to fill the system. Important • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink. Note • The procedure is now finished if you have set Rep.P.head Print to Off in the C[...]

  • Page 936

    Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ....................................................................................................................................................... 936 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ............................................................................................[...]

  • Page 937

    If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Important • Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead cle[...]

  • Page 938

    Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1 Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and re- move the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. 2 Remove the Ejection Guide. Replacing the Maintenance Cart[...]

  • Page 939

    Important • If the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide is lowered while the optional Spectrophotometer Unit is mounted, open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover and lift up the central part (near the blue label) of the Up-down Unit. Lifting up the ends of the Up-down Unit may cause dam- age. Note • If the Spectrophotometer Unit is mounted, grasp the blu[...]

  • Page 940

    4 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. 5 Expel excess air from the plastic bag as you seal the zipper. Fold the bag in half. 6 Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging mate- rial in the box, just as the new Maintenance Cartridge was originally packaged, and store the used [...]

  • Page 941

    Note • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance car- tridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge. 7 Holding the handles (a) on both sides of the new Main- tenance Cartridge, insert it compl[...]

  • Page 942

    9 Press the OK button. The Maintenance Cartridge is now initialized. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can confirm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Car[...]

  • Page 943

    Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Cartridge if necessary. If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, the Message Lamp lights, a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is displayed on t[...]

  • Page 944

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................................................................................................................................ 944 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .......................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 945

    Important • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear di[...]

  • Page 946

    6 If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. 7 Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out complete- ly, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wip[...]

  • Page 947

    Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 8 Close the Top Cover. Cleaning the Paper Retainer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clea[...]

  • Page 948

    4 Fold a sheet of Plain Paper two or three times (a) and insert it under the Paper Retainer (b) from behind the printer to wipe the entire surface of the Paper Retainer clean. 5 Attach the Roll Feed Unit. (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.554 6 Plug the power cord into the outlet. Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Par[...]

  • Page 949

    5 Open the Up-down Unit cover. 6 Grasp the part with the blue label in the central part of the Spectrophotometer Carriage and move it to the po- sition shown in the diagram. 7 Move the White Calibration Tile Holder in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the Up-down Unit. iPF6450 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts User&apos[...]

  • Page 950

    Important • Do not touch the (a) part of the White Calibration Tile Holder except when removing the White Calibration Tile. Doing so may cause the White Calibration Tile to fall, which can lead to damage. 8 Push the (a) part of the White Calibration Tile Holder and remove the White Calibration Tile. Important • Never touch the white part of the[...]

  • Page 951

    12 Close the Up-down Unit cover. 13 Close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide 1 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.23 2 Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidental[...]

  • Page 952

    4 Wipe the surface of the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide and the surface of the White/Black Backing Plate clean with a dry, soft cloth. If it is particularly dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe clean and use a dry cloth to dry the surface. Warning • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. I[...]

  • Page 953

    4 If the Paper presser is dirty, wipe it clean with a dry cloth. If it is particularly dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe the Paper presser clean and use a dry cloth to dry it. Warning • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with elec- trical compon[...]

  • Page 954

    Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Carrying the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................. 954 Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 955

    5 If you are using the optional Spectrophotometer Unit, remove the Spectrophotometer Unit from the printer as needed. (See "Removing and Attaching the Spectrophotometer Unit.") →P.957 6 Remove the securing bolts using the Allen wrench. 7 Remove the printer from the Stand and carry the printer. iPF6450 Carrying the Printer User's Gu[...]

  • Page 956

    Caution • Moving the printer requires at least three people, holding it on both sides and from behind. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side and in back. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from drop[...]

  • Page 957

    6 Move the Locking Caster switch on the Stand to OFF to un- lock and move the printer. Important • When moving the Stand, always unlock by moving the Locking Caster switch to OFF. Moving the Stand with the Locking Caster locked may scratch the floor. 7 Move the Locking Caster switch on the Stand to ON to lock the Stand. 8 If you are using the Spe[...]

  • Page 958

    2 Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the print- er on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer. 4 If the Up-down Unit is lowered, open[...]

  • Page 959

    7 Remove the Spectrophotometer Unit from the Stand. Caution • Moving the Spectrophotometer Unit requires at least two people. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. • When carrying the Spectrophotometer Unit, firmly hold it by the carrying handle with one hand and supporting the upper part of the spectrophotometer unit with the oth[...]

  • Page 960

    2 Affix the Spectrophotometer Unit to the stand using the secur- ing bolts. 3 Grasp the blue handles on the left and right sides of the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide, align the protruding parts of the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide (a) with the Spectropho- tometer Unit guide (b), and push it in until it clicks. Preparing to Transfer the Printer Prep[...]

  • Page 961

    Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.540 • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.568 Access the Prep.MovePrinter menu 1 If the Display Screen shows a message instructing you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. (See "Replacing the Ma[...]

  • Page 962

    2 Lift the ink tank lock levers and remove all ink tanks. Put the ink tanks in a plastic bag and seal it. Important • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 3 Close all ink tank lock levers, and then close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes[...]

  • Page 963

    4 When the process is finished, " Completed! Turn Power Off!! " is displayed. Press the Power button and turn off the printer. Pack the printer Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. 1 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. Important • Unplug the power cord once the power is[...]

  • Page 964

    Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. 4 Close the Top Cover. 5 If any options are attached to the printer, remove them from the printer and pack them. 6 Tape down print[...]

  • Page 965

    Updating the Firmware Updating the Firmware Update the printer firmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Confirming the firmware version 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 P[...]

  • Page 966

    Removing the Spectrophotometer Sensor and White Calibration Tile 1 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.23 2 Open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. 3 Press down on the center (near the blue label) of the Up-down Unit to lower the Up-down Unit. 4 Open the Up-down Unit cover. Replacing the Spectrophotometer Sen[...]

  • Page 967

    5 Grasp the part with the blue label in the central part of the Spectrophotometer Carriage and move it to the po- sition shown in the diagram. 6 Open the Spectrophotometer Sensor Cover. 7 Remove the Power Supply Connector and Mini USB Connector from the Spectrophotometer Sensor. iPF6450 Replacing the Spectrophotometer Sensor of the Spectrophotomete[...]

  • Page 968

    8 Remove the Spectrophotometer Sensor. Important • Never touch the sensor area of the Spectrophotometer Sensor. If the sensor area is dirty, the printer may not be able to obtain the correct color measurement results. When handling the Spectrophotometer Sensor, hold it by the blue part on the side. 9 Move the White Calibration Tile Holder in the [...]

  • Page 969

    Important • Do not touch the (a) part of the White Calibration Tile Holder except when removing the White Calibration Tile. Doing so may cause the White Calibration Tile to fall, which can lead to damage. 10 Push the (a) part of the White Calibration Tile Holder and remove the White Calibration Tile. Important • Never touch the white part of th[...]

  • Page 970

    3 Place the Spectrophotometer Sensor in the position shown. 4 Connect the Power Supply Connector and Mini USB Connector to the Spectrophotometer Sensor. 5 Close the Spectrophotometer Sensor Cover. Replacing the Spectrophotometer Sensor of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) iPF6450 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 970[...]

  • Page 971

    6 Close the Up-down Unit cover. 7 Close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. iPF6450 Replacing the Spectrophotometer Sensor of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 971[...]

  • Page 972

    Consumables Consumables Ink Tanks ................................................................................................................................................................................... 918 Printhead ..........................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 973

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management 731 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 793 Color Management 813 Maintenance and Consumables 917 Troubleshooting Freq[...]

  • Page 974

    Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyper- links in the answer column. Question Answer I want to easily create ver- tical or horizontal banners. You can print originals t[...]

  • Page 975

    Question Answer When using the Spectro- photometer Unit, which of white or black should be chosen in the White/Black Backing Plate? During normal usage, there is no restriction that you must always use white or you must always use black. • The White/Black Backing Plate complies with the measurement criteria defined in ISO 13655:2009. • When exe[...]

  • Page 976

    Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ................................................................................................................ 976 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ....................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 977

    5 Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Back Cover. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. 6 Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. 7 If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 5 and 6. 8 Close the Top Cover. 9 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.&q[...]

  • Page 978

    2 Press the OK button. 3 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover →User's Guide (HTML) 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Clearin[...]

  • Page 979

    Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot →User's Guide (HTML) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper fro[...]

  • Page 980

    • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no oth- er scraps of paper in the printer. Note • If the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (optional) is lowered, lift up the Up-down Unit before remov- ing the paper. When the Up-down Unit is raise[...]

  • Page 981

    1. Open the Top Cover and manually move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. iPF6450 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually User's Guide Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 981[...]

  • Page 982

    Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the pape[...]

  • Page 983

    • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no oth- er scraps of paper in the printer. Note • If the Spectrophotometer Unit (optional) is mounted, then if the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (optional) is lowered, raise the Up-down Unit bef[...]

  • Page 984

    Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Paper is jammed by the paper feed slot. Remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") →P.977 (See "Clearing a Jammed[...]

  • Page 985

    Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ........................................................................................ 985 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ................................................................................... 985 Ink Filling[...]

  • Page 986

    The printer stops during a print job The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen ............................................................................................... 986 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ......................................................................................[...]

  • Page 987

    Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ....................................................................................................................................................................... 987 Paper rubs against the printhead .........................................................[...]

  • Page 988

    Paper rubs against the printhead Paper rubs against the printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.536 (See "Loading Sheets in the [...]

  • Page 989

    Cause Corrective Action A cut line is printed because CutDustRe- duct. is On in the Control Panel menu to re- duce cutting dust. If this function is not needed, set CutDustReduct. to Off in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.663 The Printhead is set too low in the Control Panel menu. In the Control Panel menu, set Head He[...]

  • Page 990

    Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Cause Corrective Action Depending on your printing environment, after border- less printing in which the leading and trailing edge of the roll is cut auto[...]

  • Page 991

    Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.927 Streaks may occur if you set the Print Quality too low. Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver and try printing agai[...]

  • Page 992

    Cause Corrective Action Colors may be uneven at the trailing edge when you print on heavyweight sheets even if you execute Adj Far Ed Feed . For heavyweight sheets or similar paper, execute Adj Far Ed Feed with the Front Tray Guides raised. Also keep the Front Tray Guides raised during printing. Lower the Front Tray Guides when printing on paper ot[...]

  • Page 993

    2 Open the Top Cover. 3 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). 4 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. iPF6450 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen User's Guide Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 993[...]

  • Page 994

    5 Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Number Dimensions Paper Size 2 254 mm (10 in) or 257 mm 10"x12" , 8"x10" , or JIS B4 3 355 mm (14 in) 14"x17" 4 406 mm (16 in), 420 mm, or 432 mm (17 in) 16-in. Roll (406.4mm) , ISO A2 , 17-in. Rol[...]

  • Page 995

    7 Close the Top Cover. The contrast becomes uneven during printing The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") →P.803 The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the print[...]

  • Page 996

    Documents are printed in monochrome Documents are printed in monochrome Cause Corrective Action In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, Mono- chrome or Monochrome (Photo) , is specified in Color Mode . In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, specify Color in Color Mode and try printing again. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print[...]

  • Page 997

    Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Depending on the type of paper, printed lines may be noticeably misaligned. Specify Proof in Print Priority in [...]

  • Page 998

    Spectrophotometer Trouble Shooting Spectrophotometer Trouble Shooting Acquiring color measurement data takes a long time .......................................................................................... 998 Measurement results are unusual/suspect ..............................................................................................[...]

  • Page 999

    Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network .............................................................................................................. 999 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ......................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 1000

    Cause Corrective Action The NetWare server and services are not configured correctly. 2. Make sure there is enough free disk space on the NetWare file server. Insufficient disk space may prevent you from processing large print jobs. 3. Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is configured correctly and the print queue is availa[...]

  • Page 1001

    Installation problems Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers 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 • The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer driver[...]

  • Page 1002

    1 From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (im- agePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete , and then click Next . 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF6450[...]

  • Page 1003

    Other problems Other problems The printer does not go on ............................................................................................................................................. 1003 The printer takes time to start up ...............................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 1004

    The printer consumes a lot of ink The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are filled with color. This consumes a lot of ink. This does not indi- cate a problem with the printer. Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu is executed frequently. Head Clean[...]

  • Page 1005

    3 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 4 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes , and then press the OK button. 6 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button[...]

  • Page 1006

    8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes , and then press the OK button. 9 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 10 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes , and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released. Ink Level Detection iPF6450 User's Guid[...]

  • Page 1007

    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management 731 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 793 Color Management 813 Maintenance and Consumables 917 Troubleshooting 973 [...]

  • Page 1008

    Error Messages Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. ................................................................................. 1023 Blue platen switch is dirty. ............................................................................................................................................... 102[...]

  • Page 1009

    Paper mismatch ................................................................................................................................................................... 1010 Paper not aligned with right guide. ............................................................................................................................. 1015[...]

  • Page 1010

    Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ................................................................................................................................................................... 1010 MediaType Mismatch .................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 1011

    Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause , the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. 2. Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") →P.25 (See "Loading a[...]

  • Page 1012

    PaprWidth Mismatch PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause or Hold Job , the width of the loaded roll does not match the width specified in Fit Roll Paper Width in the print- er driver. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print , and then press the OK button to resume print- ing. However, not[...]

  • Page 1013

    Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left when ManageRemainRoll in the Control Panel menu is On . Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing. This paper cannot be used. This paper cannot be used. Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too large for [...]

  • Page 1014

    Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty. 4. When you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the control panel menu and a barcode is not printed on the roll, also specify the paper length. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.") →P.540 5. If " Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? " is shown on the Display Sc[...]

  • Page 1015

    Cause Corrective Action The Paper Feed Slot used to load the sheet is different from the Paper Feed Slot specified in Paper Source in the printer driver. 2. Load the paper in the Paper Feed Slot specified in the printer driver. The printer will resume printing. Change the printer driver Paper Source setting to match the Paper Feed Slot where the sh[...]

  • Page 1016

    Cannot detect papr Cannot detect papr Cause Corrective Action The printer could not detect the paper. Reload the paper as follows. 1. Remove the paper and press the OK button. 2. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.557 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.536 Cannot feed paper. Cannot feed paper[...]

  • Page 1017

    Cause Corrective Action In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action Although an attempt was made to advance the paper manually, it reached the limit position that can be advanced. Canceling manual advancing. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manu[...]

  • Page 1018

    Cause Corrective Action The paper is loaded askew. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print With Border , and then press the OK button to continue printing. The document will be printed with a border. Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing. Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Roll paper is no[...]

  • Page 1019

    Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1019 No ink left. ......................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 1020

    Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the Ink tab top screen. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") →P.925 Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the color that is out of ink. (See "[...]

  • Page 1021

    Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. ................................................................................................ 1021 Cannot print as specified. ...........................................................................................[...]

  • Page 1022

    Cannot calibrate. Cannot calibrate. Cause Corrective Action The paper for printing a test pattern is soiled. Otherwise, you have loaded colored paper. Press the OK button to clear the error. Load unused paper compatible with color calibration. (See Paper Reference Guide .) The test pattern was printed too faintly. Press the OK button to clear the e[...]

  • Page 1023

    Cause Corrective Action • If the printer is loaded with a type of paper on which color calibration can be executed, but there is no record of having executed color calibration on that paper or a record of having executed Common calibration other any other type of paper. • If the printer is loaded with a type of paper on which color calibration [...]

  • Page 1024

    Spectrophotometer Unit not connected. Spectrophotometer Unit not connected. Cause Corrective Action The Spectrophotometer Unit is not installed correctly. Turn off the power and reinstall the Spectrophotometer Unit. Spectrophotometer Sensor not mounted. Spectrophotometer Sensor not mounted. Cause Corrective Action The Spectrophotometer Sensor to be[...]

  • Page 1025

    Spectrophotometer read error. Spectrophotometer read error. Cause Corrective Action The Spectrophotometer Sensor to be loaded into the Spectrophotome- ter Carriage is not installed correct- ly. Turn off the power, and reinstall by pushing the two connectors all the way into the Spectrophotometer Sensor. (See "Replacing the Spectrophotometer Se[...]

  • Page 1026

    Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ................................................................................................................................................. 1026 PHeads: wrong pos. ...............................................................................................[...]

  • Page 1027

    Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cause Corrective Action No Printhead is installed. Follow these steps to install the Printhead. 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Install the Printhead L if Printhead L is displayed and the Printhead R if Printhead R is displayed. If ne[...]

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    Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. .............................................................................................................................................. 1028 Wrong maintenance cartridge. .........................................................[...]

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    Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. .................................................................................................................................................................... 1029 File read error. ................................................................................[...]

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    Cause Corrective Action 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).") →P.757 Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →P.766 Mail box full. Delete unwanted data iPF6450 User's Guide Error Message Messages regarding the hard[...]

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    Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...................................................................................................................... 1031 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ........................................................................................... 1031 Hardware error[...]

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    Prepare for parts replacement. Prepare for parts replacement. Cause Corrective Action It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. If " Parts replacement time has passed. " is displayed, you can continue to use the printer for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Parts replacement time has passed[...]

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    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management 731 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 793 Color Management 813 Maintenance and Consumables 917 Troubleshooting 973 [...]

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    Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1034 Print Area ........................................................................................................[...]

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    Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally ( *1 ) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-05 ×2 Number of nozzles 2,560 per color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Memory and hard disk Memory 384 MB Hard disk capacity 250 GB Personal mail boxes (Permanent storage area) 140 G[...]

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    Minimum paper length Sheets (When the Spectrophotometer Unit is mounted) 420 mm (16.5 in) Maximum printable length ( *1 ) Rolls 18 m (19.7 yd) Sheets Top Paper Feed Slot 1,600 mm (63.0 in) Front Paper Feed Slot 914 mm (36.0 in) Thickness Rolls 0.07–0.8 mm (0.0028–0.031 in) Sheets Top Paper Feed Slot 0.07–0.8 mm (0.0028–0.031 in) Front Paper[...]

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    Important • Choosing a bottom margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) may distort images by the bottom edge. In this case, select Paper Source > Manual and specify a bottom margin of 23 mm (0.91 in). Note • Printable area: The area that can be printed. • Guaranteed Print Area: We recommend printing within this area. • To print so that your original mat[...]

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    Spectrophotometer Unit Specifications Spectrophotometer Unit Specifications Specifications Specifications Important • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Spectrophotometer Sensor Model name X-Rite ILS25 Measurement geometry conditions 0°/45° ANSI/ISO 5-4 Illumination Tungsten lamp with UV cut filter + UV-LED Me[...]

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    iPF6450 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 21 Enhanced Printing Options 37 Windows Software 175 Mac OS X Software 361 Handling and Use of Paper 525 Control Panel 643 Printer Parts 679 Network Setting 697 Print Job Management 731 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 793 Color Management 813 Maintenance and Consumables 917 Troubleshooting 973 [...]

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    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................. 1040 Legal Notices ....................................................................................................................[...]

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    In an Emergency Warning • If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock. Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact the nearest service center. Cleaning the Printer Warning • For cleaning, use a cloth dampened in water. Never use f[...]

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    Other Warning • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire or elec- trical shock. • Never use flammable sprays around the printer. The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock, if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer. • After removin[...]

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    Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake S[...]

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    Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer .................................................................................................................................................... 1044 About This User Manual ..................................................................................................[...]

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    • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Turning the Printer On and Off." →P.23 Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: See the Paper Reference Guide[...]

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    How to use this manual How to use this manual Viewing Videos of Explanations .................................................................................................................................... 1046 Searching Topics ......................................................................................................................[...]

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    2 Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button. iPF6450 Searching Topics User's Guide Appendix How to use this manual 1047[...]

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    HTML Version of the Manual for Printing HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workflow as an example. Printing a group of topics in the manual When yo[...]

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    The topics in Basic Printing Workflow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 3 Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. iPF6450 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing User's Guide Appendix How to use this manual 1049[...]

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    Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. 1 Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workflow is used as an example. 2 Under Basic Printing Workflow , click Printing Proce- dure . 3 Click[...]

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    The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed togeth- er in HTML format, ready for printing. 4 Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. iPF6450 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing User's Guide Appendix How to use this manual 1051[...]

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    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 figure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. • Macintosh On a Macintosh [...]

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    2 Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. iPF6450 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing User's Guide Appendix How to use this manual 1053[...]

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    Disposal of the product Disposal of the product WEEE Directive WEEE Directive WEEE Directive iPF6450 User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1054[...]

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    iPF6450 WEEE Directive User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1055[...]

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    WEEE Directive iPF6450 User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1056[...]

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    iPF6450 WEEE Directive User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1057[...]

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    WEEE Directive iPF6450 User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1058[...]

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    iPF6450 WEEE Directive User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1059[...]

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    WEEE Directive iPF6450 User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1060[...]

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    iPF6450 WEEE Directive User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1061[...]

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    WEEE Directive iPF6450 User's Guide Appendix Disposal of the product 1062[...]

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    Index A Accounting ........................................... 738 , 739 , 742 , 743 , 747 Additional Settings Pane ....................................................... 384 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ............................... 56 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........................................... 810 Adobe RGB .........[...]

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    Strange Sound ..................................................................... 1003 Support Pane .......................................................................... 384 Support Sheet ....................................................... 209 , 274 , 479 U Using the Output Stacker ..................................................... 57[...]

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    iPF6450 User's Guide ENG Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A Canon Europe Ltd. 3 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET United Kingdom Canon (China) Co., Ltd. 15F Jinbao Building No.89 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 1[...]