Canon 2157B002 manual

User Manual ENG Large Format Printer[...]

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Contents Contents � � Contents Introduction 1 How to use th�s manual ................................................................. ................... 1 About Th�s User Manual .............................................................................................................. 1 V�ew�ng V �deos of Explanat�ons .........[...]

�� Contents Contents Basic Printing W orkow 80 Pr�nt�ng procedure ................................................................. ......................... 80 Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Sheets �n the Cassette ....................................................................... 80 Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Rolls ............[...]

Contents Contents ��� Med�a Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (Mac OS 9) ..................................................................... 153 Handl�ng sheets ............................................................................................ 154 Select�ng the Cassette as the Paper Source ..................................[...]

�v Contents Contents Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and T ext (Mac OS 9)........................................................................... 249 Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) ..................................................................................... 251 Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) ...............................[...]

Contents Contents v Pr�nt�ng banners or at other non-standard s�zes ........................................... 358 Pr�nt�ng V ert�cal or Hor�zontal Banners (Large-Format Pr�nt�ng) ............................................. 358 Pr�nt�ng on Non-Standard Paper S�zes ..........................................................[...]

v� Contents Contents Other useful sett�ngs ..................................................................................... 445 Pr�nt�ng W�th W atermarks ........................................................................................................ 445 Mak�ng the Or�g�nal Or�entat�on Match the Paper Or�entat�o[...]

Contents Contents v�� Mac OS X ................................................................. .................................... 516 Pr�nter Dr�ver Sett�ngs (Mac OS X) ................................................................................... ...... 516 Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) ..................................[...]

v��� Contents Contents Spec�fy�ng Pr�nter-Related Informat�on .................................................................................... 579 Us�ng RemoteUI ...................................................................................................................... 580 Email Notication When Printing is Finished[...]

Contents Contents �x Improv�ng the Pr�nt Qual�ty ...................................................................................................... 650 Check�ng for Nozzle Clogg�ng ................................................................................................. 651 Clean�ng the Pr�nthead ........................[...]

x Contents Contents Colors �n pr�nted �mages are uneven ....................................................................................... 701 Problems w�th the pr�nt�ng qual�ty caused by the type of paper .............................................. 702 L�nes are m�sal�gned ...............................................[...]

Contents Contents x� Paper T oo Large / Please Check ............................................................................................. 734 Paper T oo Small / Please Check .................................................................................... ......... 734 PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline ..............................[...]

x�� Contents Contents Messages regard�ng pr�ntheads ................................................................. .. 756 Online Key / and recalibrate .................................................................................................... 756 Printhead x / Check Nozzles (x is Left or Right) ..................................[...]

How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer . Be sure to read this informat[...]

How to use this manual • 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 “T urning the Printer On and Of f”. (→P .20) Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-Reference in Related Manuals Example: See the[...]

How to use this manual V iewing V ideos of Explanations T o view videos related to topic pages, click the V iew V ideo button. The video will play in a separate window . This way , you can learn by watching demonstrations of the actual procedures. V ideo Requirements: In Windows, Adobe Flash Player must be installed to view the videos. If it is not[...]

How to use this manual HTML V ersion of the Manual for Printing For your convenience when printing this manual, HTML versions of the sections in “Using the Printer” on the top page are available. All topics in a section are combined in one le for printing. This section describes how to print sections of the manual, using the content of Print[...]

How to use this manual 3. In the title area of Printing Procedure , click Access to the HTML for printing . An HTML version of the topics in Printing Procedure is displayed, suitable for printing. Introduction 5[...]

How to use this manual 4. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer ’ s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link. In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer , click anywhere in the e[...]

How to use this manual 5. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh Note • T o print “Software” on the top page or individual topics that are displayed, follow steps 4 and 5. Introduction 7[...]

Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Standard When the Cassette and Output T ray are removed *1: When the Cassette and Output T ray are removed a. T op Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer , as needed. ( → P .1 1) b. Paper T ray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in the T [...]

Printer parts i. Output T ray Extension An extension to prevent ejected paper from falling to the oor . Pull out the extension to match the paper size before printing on sheets. j. Paper Alignment Line When loading heavyweight paper , ensure the paper edge is parallel to this line. k. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic roll cutting.[...]

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

Printer parts T op Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead . The carriage serves a key role in printing. ( → P .14) 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 moves across the platen during printing. The V acuum[...]

Printer parts T ray Feed Area a. T ray Load sheets manually in this tray . b. Width Guide When loading paper , move the guide to match the paper size. c. T op Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. d. Front Paper Feed Slot ( Output T ray ) When loading heavyweight paper , insert it here. All printed documents are ejected from this s[...]

Printer parts Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder . b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. Printer Parts 13[...]

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

Printer parts Ink T ank Cover (Inside) a. Ink T ank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink T ank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink T ank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink T ank . c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink T ank as follows when the Ink T ank Cover is opened. • On The Ink T[...]

Printer parts Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • Of f There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is of f. b. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warnin[...]

Printer parts f. Online Button Switches the printer online and of ine. ( → P .27) • Lit (Green) The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is recovering from Sleep mode. • Of f The printer is of ine. g. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between auto feed (w[...]

Printer parts V ents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • A void setting paper or other light objects near the vents. 18 Printer Parts[...]

Printer parts Cassette a. Width Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper widthwise. b. Length Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper lengthwise. c. Guide Lever Squeeze these levers to slide the guides. d. Maximum Capacity Line A guide line indicating how many sheets can be loaded. Do not load paper over this line. Printer Parts 19[...]

Control Panel Control Panel T urning the Printer On and Off T urning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer . After all lamps are lit and then go of f, the printer starts up. Initializing is displayed on the top line of the Display Screen , followed by the printer model and version number . Initializing 2. The printer goes [...]

Control Panel • The Online 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 at the plug and electrical outlet. Important • Starting the printer when it is connected via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is of f may cause the com[...]

Control Panel 2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After Shut Down.. is shown on the Display Screen , the printer shuts of f. Shut Down.. Please W ait.. 22 Printer Parts[...]

Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this toopic. • Modes (→P .23) • Mode transition (→P .24) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P .24) • Of ine, and state of the Control Panel (→P .25) • Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P .26) • Submenu mode, and state of [...]

Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: In Sleep mode, you can press any button to bring the printer online again. *3: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a spec[...]

Control Panel Ofine, and state of the Control Panel Of ine Of ine • T op Line of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen Any warning messages are displayed here. In this case, take the appropriate action. ( → P .731) • Message lamp (→P .16) Lit when warning messages are display[...]

Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu Paper Settings Chk Remain.Roll • T op Line of the Display Screen Menus and menu items are displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen The selected item is displayed. Other items are available if “→” is displayed at right. Lower levels are available if “↓” is d[...]

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

Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press Menu to display the main menu. MAIN MENU is shown on the Display Screen top line. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. Printer Status When Menu is Pressed Online Switches to Menu mode. Online (printing) The printer stays online. It does not switch to Menu mode. Of ine S[...]

Control Panel Printer Menu Operations For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .30) For details on menu levels and menu items, see “Menu Structure”. (→P .32) The printer menu structure is made up of a main menu and submenus. Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel . The prin[...]

Control Panel Main Menu Operations Selecting Menu Items T o illustrate menu item selection, this section describes how to set the sleep timer for 10 minutes. For details on the sleep timer , see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P .47) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select System Setup , and then press ▼ . MAIN[...]

Control Panel Entering Numbers in Main Menu Settings This section describes how to enter numbers for IP address settings. 1. Display a menu item for numerical input. ( → P .30) 2. Press ◄ or ► to move the cursor (_) to each eld for entering numbers. IP Address =0.0.0.0 3. Press the OK button to prepare to enter the number . 4. Press ◄ or[...]

Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. V alues at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .30) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P .47) First Level Second Level Third Le[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level ISO A4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C ANSI B ANSI B Super ANSI Letter ANSI Legal ARCH B 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15" 8"x10" 16"x20" 13"x22" Manual Pap.T ype (*10) Plain Paper * ( *6 ) Plain Paper HQ [...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level HW SemiGlPhoto2 ( *6 ) Poster Semi-Gl ( *6 ) SatinPhoto 190 ( *6 ) Photo PaperPlus ( *6 ) PhotoPlus SemiGl ( *6 ) Backlit Film ( *6 ) Backprint Film ( *6 ) ThinFab. Banner2 ( *6 ) Proong Paper ( *6 ) FineArt Photo ( *6 ) FneArt HW Photo ( *6 ) FineArt Txtr ( [...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level ISO A3 ISO A3+ ISO A4 ISO B3 ISO B4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C ANSI B ANSI B Super ANSI Letter ANSI Legal ARCH B ARCH A DIN C3 DIN C4 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15" 16"x20" 13"x22" Roll Media T ype (*1), (*2[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level HW SemiGlPhoto2 ( *6 ) Poster Semi-Gl ( *6 ) SatinPhoto 190 ( *6 ) Backlit Film ( *6 ) Backprint Film ( *6 ) ThinFab. Banner2 ( *6 ) Proong Paper ( *6 ) FneArt HW Photo ( *6 ) FineArt Txtr ( *6 ) FineArt Wtrclr ( *6 ) FineArtBlockP ( *6 ) Canvas Matte2 ( *6 )[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. Scan W ait T ime Off 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Low Lowest Skew Check Lv . High Accuracy Sta[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Slow T rim Edge First (*2) Automatic On Off * Cutting Mode (*2) Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin (*2) Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct. (*2) Off On Nr End Sht Mrgn 3mm 20mm T ray Source Front T op Return Defaults No Y es Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Adj Far Ed Feed No Y es Adjust Length No Y es Calibration Auto Adjust No Y es Execution Log (The date of execution is displayed.) (The paper type is displayed here.) Use Adj. V alue No Y es * Return Defaults No Y es Interface Setup EOP T imer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 m[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level NetW are NetW are On Off * Frame T ype (*8) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.2 * Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service (*8) BinderyPServer RPrinter NDSPServer * NPrinter AppleT alk On Off * Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On * Off Comm.Mode (*7) Half Duplex [...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Y es Spur Cleaning No Y es System Setup W arning Buzzer Off On * Detect Mismatch Pause W arning None * Keep Media Size Off On * PaperSize Basis Sht Selection ISO A3+ * ANSI B Super Roll Selection1 (*2) ISO A3 (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll Selection2 (*2) 10in. (254m[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level feet/inch T ime Zone 0:London (GMT) +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan, Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:T okyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +1 1New Caledonia +12:W ellington -12:Eniwetok -1 1:Midway is. -10Hawaii(AHST) -9:Alaska(AKST)[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Reset MediaT ype No * Y es T est Print Status Print No Y es Media Details No Y es Print Job Log No Y es Menu Map No Y es Nozzle Check No Y es Information (*5) V ersion Firm Boot MIT RAM Ext. Interface No IEEE1394 MAC Address 000085###### Error Log 1:xxxxx 2:xxxx[...]

Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Job Status OK CANCELED Print Start T ime yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print End T ime yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print T ime xxx sec. Print Size xxxxxxxx sq.mm Media T ype Interface USB Network IEEE1394 Ink Consumption xx.x ml Counter Cut Count *1: Displayed if a roll is loaded. *2: [...]

Control Panel Submenus On the Control Panel , press the Information button to display information about ink, paper , and so on. Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel , dif ferent submenus are displayed in the following order . *1: Displayed if sheets are loaded. *2: Displayed if a roll is loaded. For details on submenu scr[...]

Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .30) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P .58) First Level Second Level Third Level Fou[...]

Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .30) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P .32) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cut Displayed if a roll is loaded. Choose Y e[...]

Control Panel Paper Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Cas Paper T ype ( *1 ) Choose the type of paper in the Cassette . ( → P .167) Cas Paper Size Specify the size of paper in the Cassette . ( → P .170) Manual Pap.T ype ( *1 ) Choose the type of paper in the tray . ( → P .168) Manual Pap.Size Choose the size of paper in the tray[...]

Control Panel Med.Detail Set. Setting Item Description, Instructions Roll DryingT ime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Scan W ait T ime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the paper absorbs ink. Note that printing will take longer if you [...]

Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Cutting Mode Specify if the Cutter Unit is used for cutting. Choose Automatic to have roll paper cut automatically after printing. If you choose Eject , the paper will not be cut after printing. Instead, a line will be printed at the cut position. Bordless Margin Choose On for margin adjustment d[...]

Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Description, Instructions Standard Adj. Choose Y es to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. ( → P .610) Advanced Adj. Choose Y es to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment[...]

Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Auto Adjust Choose Y es for automatic adjustment of the adjustment value after a test pattern for color calibration is printed. The most recent adjustment value from color calibration is applied in all printing. Execution Log The date of color calibration and the paper type is indicated on the Di[...]

Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP T imer Specify the timeout period for print jobs. IP Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually . DHCP BOOTP Protocol RARP Specify the protocol used to congure the IP address automatically . IP Address [...]

Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Left Printhead Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low . When replacing the left Printhead , choose Y es and follow the instructions on the screen. ( → P .653) Replace P .head Right Printhead Not displayed during a warning mess[...]

Control Panel System Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions Buzzer Set the buzzer . Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. W arning Detect Mismatch Choose W arning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specied in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver [...]

Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Date Set the current date. Date & T ime T ime Set the current time. Language Specify the language used on the Display Screen . Reset MediaT ype Restores settings that you have changed with Media Conguration T ool to the factory default values. If paper added using the Media Conguration [...]

Control Panel Information Setting Item Description, Instructions V ersion Displays the version of the printer and rmware. RAM Displays the printer memory capacity . Ext. Interface Identies boards in the expansion slot. MAC Address 000085###### Displays the MAC address. Error Log Displays the most recent error messages (up to two). Document Na[...]

Control Panel Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .30) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P .32) Setting Item Description, Instructions Head Cleaning Spe[...]

Control Panel Information Setting Item Description, Instructions V ersion Displays the version of the printer and rmware. RAM Displays the printer memory capacity . Ext. Interface Identies boards in the expansion slot. MAC Address 000085###### Displays the MAC address. Error Log Displays the most recent error messages (up to two). Document Na[...]

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

Control Panel Manual Paper T ype Displays the type of paper loaded in the tray . This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in the tray . Manual Pap.T ype Plain Paper Manual Paper Size Displays the size of paper loaded in the tray . This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in the tray . Manual Pap.Size ISO A4 Roll: width[...]

Control Panel Status Print Y ou can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer . With Status Print , information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Note • If you have selected 20mm in Nr End Sht Mrgn in the printer menu, the Status Print she[...]

Control Panel Checking the information in the Status Print report The following information is included in the Status Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version Boot Boot version MIT MIT format version S/N Printer serial number Y , PC, C, PGY , GY , MBK, PM, M, BK, R, G, B Ink levels. The remaining ink[...]

Control Panel Interface Setup Current network settings. EOP T imer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IP IP Mode Protocol DHCP BOOTP RARP Settings related to TCP/IP . IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W IP Setting values. NetW are NetW are Frame T ype Print Service NetW are settings. AppleT alk V[...]

Control Panel System Setup W arning Buzzer Detect Mismatch Current warning and error settings. Keep Media Size Sheet Selection Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Current paper-related settings. Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Sleep T imer Length Unit T ime Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. General printer settings. Information RAM Ext. Int[...]

Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) TCP/IP Frame T ype Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP Raw Mode Bi-direction Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address* Subnet Mask* Gateway Address* LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RA W Printing Raw Port Number Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Primary DNS Server Address* Secondary DNS Server Ad[...]

Control Panel Bindery PServer File Server Name* Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval V alues set when NetW are > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. RPrinter Print Server Name* Printer Number* V alues set when NetW are > Print Service > RPrinter is selected. NDS PServer T ree Name* Context Name* Print Serv[...]

Control Panel AppleT alk Phase T ype Name* Network Number* Zone* Current AppleT alk settings. *: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor . HEAD LOT NUMBER LOT R,L Printhead lot number . P AR TS ST A TUS COUNTER A-I Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 NAME TTL ROLL CUTSHEET[...]

Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand . (Optional) • Printer Stand ST -1 1 Note • For details on assembling the Stand , refer to the instructions provided with the Stand . Printer Parts 69[...]

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

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

Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) In operation 100 W max. Sleep mode 100-120 V : 5 W max. (8 W ma[...]

Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally ( *1 ) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles 2,560 per color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Interface Expansion Board Slots 1 Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-spee[...]

Printer Specications Ink BK Ink T ank ( Black Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-103BK (user-replaceable) MBK Ink T ank ( Matte Black Ink , or black ink for matte paper) Pigment ink PFI-103MBK (user-replaceable) C Ink T ank ( Cyan Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101C (user-replaceable) M Ink T ank ( Magenta Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101M (user-replaceable) Y Ink T ank ( Y[...]

Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width 203-432 mm (8-17 in) Cassette 594 mm (23.4 in) T ray (top) 1600 mm (24 in) Sheets T ray (front) 914 mm (24 in) Maximum length per page Rolls 18 m (19.7 yd.) Cassette 0.08-0.3 mm (0.003-0.012 in) T ray (top) 0.08-0.8 mm (0.003-0.031 in) Sheets T ray (front) 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) Thickness Rolls 0.08[...]

Printer Specications Borderless printing (*2) Printable area (rolls) Entire surface Print area Oversized (*2), (*3) Printable area Entire surface Supported width for borderless printing 10 inches (254 mm), JIS B4 (257 mm), A3+ (329 mm), 14 inches (356 mm), 16 inches (407 mm), ISO A2/A3 (420 mm) (*4), 17 inches (432 mm) *1: For information on the[...]

Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Sleep mode 100-120 V : 5 W max. (8 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V : 6 W max. (9 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) Power consumption Of f 1 W max. W eight Printer only: 49 kg (108 lb) Dimensions (W × D × H)[...]

Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer . Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Printable Area Recommended Print Area T op Edge Bottom Edge Sides T op Edge Bottom Edge Sides Ca[...]

Printer Specications Note • Printable area: The area that can be printed. • Guaranteed Print Area: W e recommend printing within this area. • T o print so that your original matches the print area exactly , use an oversized paper size that includes the required margin. ( → P .305) • Y ou can choose a bottom margin of 3 mm or 23 mm when[...]

Printing procedure Basic Printing W orkow Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the cassette and then printing from the cassette. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the cassette. 1. T urn the printer on. (→P .20) 2. Load paper in the Cassette . (→P[...]

Printing procedure 3. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P .94) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P .96) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P .98) 4. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→[...]

Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a dif ferent type or width before printing. Note • If a sheet is loaded in the T ray , remove it before this procedure. ( → P .146) • Before printing banners or other large-f[...]

Printing procedure 3. Load a roll on the Roll Holder . (→P .1 15) Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder . ( → P .1 17) 4. Load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit . (→P .1 18) Basic Printing W orkow 83[...]

Printing procedure 5. Select the paper type. (→P .124) 6. Select the paper length. (→P .125) 7. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P .94) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P .96) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driv[...]

Printing procedure Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver . If the type and size do not match, an error message may be displayed and printing may not be possible. • PaprT yp Mismatch (→P .735) • PaprSiz Mismatch (→P .736) • Paper Mismatch (→P .735) 8. Start printing. • Print[...]

Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then printing from this slot. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot. Note • If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before this procedure. ( → P .146) 1. T urn the prin[...]

Printing procedure 3. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P .89) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P .90) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P .92) 4. Load a sheet manually . (→P .159) (T op Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, you must select the type and size of paper in a[...]

Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. T ake advantage of each type of paper for a wide range of printing applications. Rolls and Sheets • Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media . Rolls can be used to print large photos or create posters or banners that cannot be print[...]

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

Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer . Important • W e recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and af fect printing quality . Registering the printer Before printing, you must [...]

Printing procedure Printing from the application software 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer , specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer i[...]

Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software. Important • W e recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and af fect printing quality . Sele[...]

Printing procedure Printing from the application software 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options for the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. Y ou can also specify enlargement or reduction, borderless printing[...]

Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (W indows) If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printer driver . Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver . If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printin[...]

Printing procedure 6. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. 7. In the L Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Media Source , select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper W idth . Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer [...]

Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printer driver . 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. Choose the original size in the C Paper Siz[...]

Printing procedure 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. 10. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Media Source , make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size . If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source , make sure the width of the loaded roll is displ[...]

Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printer driver . 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 3. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 4. Cli[...]

Printing procedure 8. Access the Finishing pane. 9. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. 10. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source , make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper W idth . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Print[...]

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

Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from W indows Y ou can cancel print jobs in the printer window . 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window . Note • Y ou can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder , accessible through the Windows start menu[...]

Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X Y ou can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor . 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window . 2. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window , you can cancel jobs sent to the printer . Note • The print job is displayed on the printer ’ s screen during[...]

Canceling print jobs 4. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer . It is not displayed before transmission of print data to th[...]

Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9 How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs 1. Open the Garo Printer Extra folder , which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver . 2. Open imagePROGRAF Printmonitor . 3. Ch[...]

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

Paper Handling Paper Paper Paper The printer supports the following types of paper . Paper T ype For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .107) Paper Size Paper width 203 to 432 mm (8.0 to 17.0 in) Outer diameter Up to 150 mm (6 in) Inner diameter of paper core 2 or 3 inches Roll Print[...]

Paper T ypes of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guide identies supported plain paper , coated paper , photo paper (such as glossy photo paper), proong paper , CAD paper , and other types of paper . The Paper Reference Guide identies types and specications of pap[...]

Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock . The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide . 108 Handling Paper[...]

Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS 9 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Handling Paper 109[...]

Paper Updating paper information Y ou can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration T ool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration T ool , see the Media Conguration T ool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration T ool [...]

Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock . The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Stay Informed . The default browser is started, and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Note • In Windows, you can also access the imagePROGRAF webpage by clicking the start menu, selecting Programs > iPFxxxx Media Conguration[...]

Paper Paper Sizes Y ou can use the following sizes of paper . Sheets Y ou can use sheets in the following sizes, up to 432 mm (17 in) wide. Paper Size Dimensions Feeding from Cassette ISO A2 420 × 594 mm (16.5 × 23 in) Y es ISO A2+ 432 × 610 mm (17 × 24 in) No ISO A3 297 × 420 mm (12 × 17 in) Y es ISO A3+ 329 × 483 mm (13 × 19 in) Y es ISO [...]

Paper Roll If the Roll Feed Unit is installed, rolls that meet the conditions below are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll Paper W idth Settings in Printer Driver (*1) Borderless Printing (*1) 17-in. Roll (432mm) Y es ISO A2/A3 Roll (420mm) Y es (*2) 16-in. R[...]

Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Roll as the Paper Source Y ou can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically , and the Paper T ray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually . Y ou must specify auto feed when using rolls. Press the Fe[...]

Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Paper Holder Note • For details on supported sizes and types of the roll that can be loaded, see Paper Sizes (→P .1 12) or the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .107) • Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. • If the edge of the roll is bent or soiled, use the Paper Cutting operation of[...]

Handling rolls Important • Always put the Roll Holder sideways when loading rolls. If you accidentally load a roll when the Roll Holder is upright, it may damage the Roll Holder . • Set the roll on a table or other at surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy , and dropping a roll may cause injury . 3. Insert the Holder Stopp[...]

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

Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit 1. Push in the Output T ray Extension . 2. Insert your ngers under the V ertical Paper Guides on the Output T ray at the positions shown (a) and lift the guides. 3. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 1 18 Handling Paper[...]

Handling rolls 4. With the edge of the roll paper facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides. Make sure that the colors of the Roll Holder shaft ends (b) and the guide grooves match. Caution • Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the guide grooves (a) and the Roll H[...]

Handling rolls 5. Insert the edge of the roll paper into the Paper Feed Slot (a) and feed it manually until you hear the paper feed tone. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you pull it out. This may af fect the printing quality . W e recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the prin[...]

Handling rolls 6. Specify the type and length of the paper . How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper , as well as the barcode printed on rolls. Automatic Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Printed The type[...]

Handling rolls Removing Roll from the Roll Feed Unit Important • When a roll has been advanced, do not pull it out by force. This will prevent the paper from being advanced. If you accidentally pull out the paper , hold down the Stop/Eject button to enable feeding. 1. Push in the Output T ray Extension . 2. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover with one[...]

Handling rolls 5. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot . 6. Close the Roll Paper Unit Cover . Handling Paper 123[...]

Handling rolls Selecting the Paper T ype (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen , unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated [...]

Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On . If it is Off , the Roll Length Set menu is not shown. • After you load a roll and specify the roll [...]

Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually When the printer is of ine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the roll paper by pressing ▲ or ▼ . Press ▲ to retract the roll paper manually . Press ▼ to feed the roll paper manually . If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll paper will mo[...]

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

Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set T rim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. T rim Edge Fi[...]

Handling rolls 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper , and then press the ▼ button. Med.Detail Set. = Plain Paper ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select T rim Edge First , and then press the ▼ button. Plain Paper T rim Edge First ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. T rim Edge First On[...]

Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver Setting Automatic Rolls are automatically cut by the Cutter Unit . Automatic Y es Eject (→P .131) Choose this setting if you prefer not to have documents dropped immediately after pr[...]

Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) 1. Select Eject as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK . The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode = Eject 2. Starts printing. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped. 3. T o cut the ro[...]

Handling rolls Manual (when using paper or media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) 1. Select Manual as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK . The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode = Manual 2. Starts printing. Complete the print settings. 3. Press the Online button. Roll pap[...]

Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes of ine, and the following screen is displayed. Of ine FeedPaper ↑↓ 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting. 3. Select Y es as the Paper C[...]

Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. Y ou can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper . When this functio[...]

Handling rolls Specifying the Ink Drying T ime for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. Y ou can prevent problems by adjusting th[...]

Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media T ype . 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying T ime , and then click OK . ( → P .152) 136 Handling Paper[...]

Handling rolls Mac OS 9 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the Main pane and click D Settings in A Media T ype . 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying T ime , and then click OK . ( → P .153) Note • By factory default, Drying T ime is deactivated ( Off [...]

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

Handling rolls 3. Remove the jammed paper . • If paper is jammed inside the T op Cover 1. Open the T op Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the T op Cover . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . 3. Close the T op Cover . Important • Do not touch the Li[...]

Handling rolls • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P .141) , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear t[...]

Handling rolls If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. T urn of f the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer . ( → P .147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the pr[...]

Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper . 1. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper T ray lamp . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select POP Board , and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals[...]

Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder , Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment , and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). T o load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holde[...]

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

Handling rolls Attaching the Spacer for Borderless Printing If you use an A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder , as shown. Removing the Spacer for Borderless Printing Pull out[...]

Handling rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used by the T ray , so both methods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time. Thus, if a roll has been advanced when you wish to print from the T op Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot , change the paper s[...]

Handling rolls Removing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is of f before removing the Roll Feed Unit . 1. Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit . ( → P .122) 2. Use a coin to loosen the screws on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) and remove the unit from the printer . 3. Hold the Roll Feed Unit by the C[...]

Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit 1. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). 2. Use a coin to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer . 148 Handling Paper[...]

Handling rolls Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (W indows) 1. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2. Select the printer , and then display the printer properties dialog box. 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer . Note [...]

Handling rolls 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. • Y ou can also access the[...]

Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (W indows) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • T o display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P .474) , click Settings by Media T ype . Setting Item Descr[...]

Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • T o display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P .523) , click Settings by Media T ype . Setting Item Descr[...]

Handling rolls Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • T o display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P .545) , click Settings by Media T ype . Setting Item Descr[...]

Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Cassette as the Paper Source Y ou can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically , and the Paper T ray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually . Y ou must specify auto feed when using paper from th[...]

Handling sheets Selecting the T ray as the Paper Source Y ou can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically , and the Paper T ray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually . When loading paper in the tray , you must specify manual feed. Press Fe[...]

Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Cassette Note • Load the paper , making sure not to exceed the Maximum Capacity Line of the Cassette . ( → P .19) • For details on the paper capacity , see Specications (→P .72) or the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .107) • Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, hu[...]

Handling sheets 3. Fan the stack before loading. Load the stack printing-side down and aligned lengthwise against the far right corner of the Cassette . 4. Squeeze the Guide Lever of the Width Guide (a) and slide it to the right until it touches the edge of the paper lightly . 5. Similarly , squeeze the Guide Lever of the Length Guide (b) and slide[...]

Handling sheets 7. Pull out the Output T ray Extension . Note • When changing the type or size of paper , select the new type or size in the menu on the Control Panel . • Selecting the Paper T ype (Cassette) (→P .167) • Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) (→P .170) 158 Handling Paper[...]

Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray , load the paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot . (→P .159) However , if you have specied POP Board , insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot . (→P .162) Loading paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot Note • Y ou can load only one sheet in the T op Paper Feed Slot . Do not load more[...]

Handling sheets 3. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 4. Load the paper in the T ray with the printing side face-up. Insert the paper until its edge touches the far end of the tray lightly . 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of th[...]

Handling sheets 6. Press the OK button to start feeding the paper . Load T op T ray Press OK After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically . If no print job was received beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode. 7. Pull out the Output T ray Extension . Note • When printing from the T op Paper Feed Slot [...]

Handling sheets Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper , change the media type setting to POP Board . When POP Board is selected as the type of paper , Front Paper Feed Slot is automatically selected. • Always load a POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot . Loading it another way may [...]

Handling sheets 3. Push the knob (a) of the V ertical Paper Guides back to lift the V ertical Paper Guides . 4. After the following message is displayed, open the T op Cover . Open UpperCover Handling Paper 163[...]

Handling sheets 5. When the following message is displayed, place the paper printing-side up on the V ertical Paper Guides and insert the paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot keeping it at against the V ertical Paper Guides . Load Front T ray Load Paper 164 Handling Paper[...]

Handling sheets 6. As you look in the T op Cover , align the right edge of the paper with the left edge of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the Platen . Insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (b), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (b), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (c) of the Output T r[...]

Handling sheets 7. After the following message is displayed, close the T op Cover . Close UpperCover 8. After the following message is displayed, press the OK button. Load Front T ray Press OK The paper is held between the Platen and Back Cover as it is fed. Of ine Loading.. After the paper is advanced, the printer automatically goes online and [...]

Handling sheets Selecting the Paper T ype (Cassette) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENU Paper Settings ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper T ype , and then press ▼ . Paper Settings Cas Paper T ype ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, an[...]

Handling sheets Selecting the Paper T ype (T ray) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper T ray lamp , a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper , and[...]

Handling sheets 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Handling Paper 169[...]

Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENU Paper Settings ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Size , and then press ▼ . Paper Settings Cas Paper Size ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper size, and t[...]

Handling sheets Removing Paper from the Cassette Caution • When printing from the Cassette , do not remove the Cassette . This also may cause paper jams. • When printing from the Cassette , do not remove the Back Cover . This also may cause paper jams. 1. Push in the Output T ray Extension . 2. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette [...]

Handling sheets Removing Sheets from the T op Paper Feed Slot Press the Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Before ejecting paper during print jobs or while ink is still drying, press the Stop/Eject button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer . 172 Handling Paper[...]

Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette If paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel . How to clear the paper jam varies depending on the message. • Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper (→P .173) • Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P .176) If Can’t DetectPapr[...]

Handling sheets If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover , remove the Back Cover from the printer . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . Caution • Do not touch the areas in the[...]

Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover . Handling Paper 175[...]

Handling sheets If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper . • If paper is jammed inside the T op Cover 1. Open the T op Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the T op Cover . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . 3[...]

Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer . • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover , remove the cover from the printer . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After rem[...]

Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover . • If the paper is jammed by the Output T ray . 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Output T ray . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the pr[...]

Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the T ray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel . Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper . • If paper is jammed inside the T op Cover 1. Open the T op Cover and move the Carriage to t[...]

Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the T ray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P .181), remo[...]

Handling sheets • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . 3. Press ▼ . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. T urn of f the printer and [...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the T ray as the Paper Source Y ou can switch between manual and auto paper feed methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button. The Auto Feed lamp is lit when feeding paper automatically , and the Paper T ray lamp is lit when feeding paper manually . When loading [...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray , load the paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot . (→P .183) However , if you have specied POP Board , insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot . (→P .186) Loading paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot Note • Y ou can load only one sheet in the T op Paper Feed Sl[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 3. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 4. Load the paper in the T ray with the printing side face-up. Insert the paper until its edge touches the far end of the tray lightly . 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide a[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 6. Press the OK button to start feeding the paper . Load T op T ray Press OK After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically . If no print job was received beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode. 7. Pull out the Output T ray Extension . Note • When printing from the [...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper , change the media type setting to POP Board . When POP Board is selected as the type of paper , Front Paper Feed Slot is automatically selected. • Always load a POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot . Loadin[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 3. Push the knob (a) of the V ertical Paper Guides back to lift the V ertical Paper Guides . 4. After the following message is displayed, open the T op Cover . Open UpperCover Handling Paper 187[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 5. When the following message is displayed, place the paper printing-side up on the V ertical Paper Guides and insert the paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot keeping it at against the V ertical Paper Guides . Load Front T ray Load Paper 188 Handling Paper[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 6. As you look in the T op Cover , align the right edge of the paper with the left edge of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the Platen . Insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (b), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (b), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line [...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 7. After the following message is displayed, close the T op Cover . Close UpperCover 8. After the following message is displayed, press the OK button. Load Front T ray Press OK The paper is held between the Platen and Back Cover as it is fed. Of ine Loading.. After the paper is advanced, the printer automatic[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Paper T ype (T ray) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper T ray lamp , a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select th[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. 192 Handling Paper[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Paper Size (T ray) T o change the paper size after paper has been advanced, select the paper size as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper T ray lamp , a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, a[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots 4. Check the paper size. T o use the paper size without changing it, press the OK button. T o change the paper size, press ◄ or ► to select another size, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Pap.Size = ISO A4 If you selected Manual Inpu[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Removing Sheets from the T op Paper Feed Slot Press the Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Before ejecting paper during print jobs or while ink is still drying, press the Stop/Eject button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer . Ha[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Removing Heavyweight Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot If you are printing heavyweight paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot , the printer will stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. In this case, remove the paper as follows. 1. Press the ?[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Clearing Jammed Paper from the T ray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel . Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper . • If paper is jammed inside the T op Cover 1. Open the T op Cover and m[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the T ray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed S[...]

Handling sheets for paper feed slots • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . 3. Press ▼ . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. T urn [...]

Output Stacker Output Stacker Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker . (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker . 200 Handling Paper[...]

Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be used in two positions, as shown. Regular position Extended position Use the Output Stacker in the normal position. For some types of media, you can use the stacker in the extended position. Squeeze the wires of Basket Wire #2 (a) and pull them toward the front (b). Peel of f the V el[...]

Print quality and color settings Enhanced Printing Options Print quality and color settings Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver of fer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics. Note • For[...]

Print quality and color settings Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Y ou can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to pri[...]

Print quality and color settings Print Quality Choose the print quality . The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in oth[...]

Print quality and color settings Color Settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) Color Monochrome (Photo) Monochrome Choose whether to print in color or monochrome. ( → P .214) Color Adjustment (Images) Color Adjustment (Graphics) Color Adjustment (T ext) Cyan Magenta Y ellow Brightness Contrast Saturation Gray T one Adjustment Y [...]

Print quality and color settings Enhancing Printing Quality Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines (*1) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However , it takes [...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (W indows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print T arget Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Prin[...]

Print quality and color settings Print T arget Description Poster (T ext, Illustrations) Setting optimized for printing vivid, eye-catching store posters combining images and text. Scanned Image Setting optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Caution • Depending on the Media T ype setti[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print T arget Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print T arget [...]

Print quality and color settings Print T arget Description Scanned Image Settings optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Draft Settings optimized for high-speed draft printing. Caution • Depending on the Media T ype setting, some Print T arget options may not be available. Note • Y o[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (W indows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print T arget Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for lin[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print T arget Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for line drawings[...]

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

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

Print quality and color settings Matching Y ou can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely . Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Mode Color adjustment based on the original color prole of the printer drive[...]

Print quality and color settings Matching Method Description Notes Auto Color-matching optimized for images, graphics, or text Perceptual Color-matching optimized for photos. Print images with smooth gradations and colors closer to those as displayed on the screen. Perceptual (People, Dark Areas) Color matching optimized for printing skin tone and [...]

Print quality and color settings Gray T one Adjustment The following settings can be adjusted if “Monochrome (Photo)” is selected in Color Mode. Gray Adjustment Items Description Color Balance Enables you to adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (ting[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the V iewing Environment Y ou can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the pr[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Easy Settings Print T arget Photo (Monochrome) A mode optimized for printing monochrome images with maximum expressiveness through simple operations. Choosing Photo (Monochrome) in Easy Settings applies image processing to ke[...]

Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document T ype and Printing Conditions (W indows) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the prin[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. Click Monochrome in the G Color Mode list. 9. T o adjust the brightness and contrast, click H Color Settings . Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .214) 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 1 1. Conr[...]

Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document T ype and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the prin[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. 10. Click Standard(600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 1 1. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. 12. T o adjust th[...]

Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size . 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P .517) 224 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Print quality and color settings Choosing the Document T ype and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attri[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Line Drawing in the F Print Priority list. 10. Click Standard(600dpi) in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 1 1. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. 12. T o adjust br[...]

Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Finishing pane. 14. Conrm the selection in A Media Source . 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .542) Enhanced Printing Options 227[...]

Print quality and color settings Fine-T uning Colors of Photos and Images (W indows) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display [...]

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

Print quality and color settings 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 1 1. Conrm the settings of A Page Size , L Media Source , and so on. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P .467) 230 Enhanced[...]

Print quality and color settings Fine-T uning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select [...]

Print quality and color settings 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 232 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Print quality and color settings 1 1. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description C Cyan D Magenta E Y ellow Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Y ellow . F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest[...]

Print quality and color settings Fine-T uning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Pa[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 235[...]

Print quality and color settings 1 1. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description C Cyan D Magenta E Y ellow Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Y ellow . F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest[...]

Print quality and color settings Fine-T uning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (W indows) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then [...]

Print quality and color settings 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. On the Gray Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. 9. Close the Color Settings dialog box. 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 1 1. Conrm the settings of A Page Size , L Media Sour[...]

Print quality and color settings Fine-T uning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS X) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2.[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper . 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 1 1. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so[...]

Print quality and color settings 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size . 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P .517) Enhanced Printing Options 241[...]

Print quality and color settings Fine-T uning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS 9) Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to displa[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper . 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 1 1. On the Gray T one Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, [...]

Print quality and color settings 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. Conrm the selection in A Media Source . 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .542) 244 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (W indows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in[...]

Print quality and color settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A3 . 8. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. 9. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the E Print T arget list. Note • Y ou can check the settings values selected in the E Print T arget list by clicking F V iew set. 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure C Page Si[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in[...]

Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the F Print T arget list. Note • Y ou can check the settings values selected in the F Print T arget list by clicking G V iew set. 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Sour[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (W indows) This topic describes how to print of ce documents based on the following example. • Document: Of ce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Pap[...]

Print quality and color settings 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 specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. 9. Specify additional printing conditions. For details o[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print of ce documents based on the following example. • Document: Of ce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: [...]

Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the E Print T arget list. Note • Y ou can check the settings values selected in the E Print T arget list by clicking F V iew set. 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure C Page Size[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print of ce documents based on the following example. • Document: Of ce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: [...]

Print quality and color settings 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the F Print T arget list. Note • Y ou can check the settings values selected in the F Print T arget list by clicking G V iew set. 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Specify additional pri[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (W indows) 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: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Print i[...]

Print quality and color settings 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 specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 9. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list. In [...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) 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 T ype: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper Width: 10 inches (254 mm) 1. Choose Page Set[...]

Print quality and color settings 7. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper . Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer . Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media[...]

Print quality and color settings 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Make sure C Page Size on th[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) 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: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0mm) 1. Select the prin[...]

Print quality and color settings 7. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper . In the C Media T ype setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper , Coated Paper , and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer . Note • The paper type setti[...]

Print quality and color settings 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions.[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (W indows) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • Original: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Print in[...]

Print quality and color settings 5. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Photo (Monochrome) in the E Print T arget list. Caution • Photo (Monochrome) may not be available for all types of paper . Note • Y ou can check the settings values selected in the E Print T arget list by clicking F V iew Settings . 6. Click the Page S[...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • Original: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Set[...]

Print quality and color settings 7. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper . In the A Media T ype setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper , Coated Paper , and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer . Note • The paper type setti[...]

Print quality and color settings 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Make sure C Page [...]

Print quality and color settings Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • Original: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Select the prin[...]

Print quality and color settings 7. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper . In the C Media T ype setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper , Coated Paper , and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer . Note • The paper type setti[...]

Print quality and color settings 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing c[...]

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

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth Y ou can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver , as desired. Fit Roll Paper W idth Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper widt[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alue Y ou 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. For instructio[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically . For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Ori[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (W indows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically . Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement ac[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder . It is easy to send 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 a[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically . Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically enlarged according t[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder . It is easy to send 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 a[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alue (W indows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • [...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 7. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm) . 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . [...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alue (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • [...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 7. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. Select the print target in the E Print T arget list. 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Pa[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Click G Scaling and enter “120.” Note • Y ou can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but [...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alue (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • [...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 7. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. Select the print target in the F Print T arget list. 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Pap[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 288 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 15. Click F Scaling and enter “120.” Note • Y ou can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion of f 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-lef[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (W indows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 7. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not [...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 7. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. Select the print target in the E Print T arget list. 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Pa[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Click F Fit Roll Paper W idth . 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. N[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 7. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. Select the print target in the F Print T arget list. 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Pap[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 15. Click E Fit Roll Paper W idth . 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N [...]

Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (W indows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1 × 14.3 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • P[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 7. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. 8. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click JIS B4 . 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 10. Click D Fit Media Size . 1 1. Click ISO A3 in the G Media Size list. 12. Conrm the print setti[...]

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

Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, JIS B4 . 12. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 13. Make sure E Fit Media Size is[...]

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

Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Access the Page Setup pane. 12. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, JIS B4 . Enhanced Printing Options 303[...]

Printing enlargements or reductions 13. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Make sure D Fit Media Size is selected. 15. Click ISO A4 in the H Media Size list. 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P[...]

Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin. ( → P .78) T o print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size. For example, to print a A4-sized or[...]

Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size ) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Cut Sheet as the media source. • T o perform oversized printing on a Macintosh computer , you must specify a non-standard page size and print on it. • T o specify a non-standard paper size i[...]

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size T ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border . Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can pr[...]

Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the ori[...]

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (W indows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Pr[...]

Printing at full size 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 specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 10. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialo[...]

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .144) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing[...]

Printing at full size 8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 9. Select the print target in the E Print T arget list. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 12. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure[...]

Printing at full size 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless . 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Setting[...]

Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Pr[...]

Printing at full size 8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 9. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 10. Select the print target in the F Print T arget list. 1 1. Access the Finishing pane. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Enhanced Printing Options 315[...]

Printing at full size 13. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer informati[...]

Printing at full size 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" . 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (?[...]

Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (W indows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any T ype • Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Pr[...]

Printing at full size 6. Click O Size Options to display the Media Size Options dialog box. 7. In the Media Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series . 8. Click OK to close the Media Size Options dialog box. 9. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the A Page Size list. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 1 1. Selec[...]

Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Pag[...]

Printing at full size 7. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. Select the printing application in the E Print T arget list. 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W [...]

Printing at full size 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize . 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P .5[...]

Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Select the[...]

Printing at full size 10. Access the Finishing pane. 1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and upd[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size T ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border . Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With [...]

Borderless Printing Fit Media 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, im[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth T ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border . Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With bor[...]

Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper W idth Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • Y ou can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing. For instructions on bor[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size T ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border . Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can prin[...]

Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the origi[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (W indows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Prin[...]

Borderless Printing 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 specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 10. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog [...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .144) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing i[...]

Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 9. Select the print target in the E Print T arget list. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 12. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure t[...]

Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless . 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings [...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Prin[...]

Borderless Printing 8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 9. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 10. Select the print target in the F Print T arget list. 1 1. Access the Finishing pane. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Enhanced Printing Options 337[...]

Borderless Printing 13. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information[...]

Borderless Printing 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" . 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (W indows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use n A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . [...]

Borderless Printing 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 specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 10. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Infor[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .1[...]

Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 9. Select the print target in the E Print T arget list. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Pape[...]

Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 14. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 15. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper W idth is automatically selected in D Enlarge[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder . ( → P .1[...]

Borderless Printing 7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 8. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 9. Select the print target in the F Print T arget list. 10. Access the Finishing pane. 1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 346 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Borderless Printing 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 15. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 16. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that E Fit Roll Paper W idth is automatically selected in C Enlarged[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (W indows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder [...]

Borderless Printing 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 specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 10. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. 1 [...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder [...]

Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 9. Select the print target in the E Print T arget list. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Pape[...]

Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute 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 Media Size under D Enlarged/Reduced Printing . 17. In[...]

Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder [...]

Borderless Printing 7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 8. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper . 9. Select the print target in the F Print T arget list. 10. Access the Finishing pane. 1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Enhanced Printing Options 355[...]

Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 356 Enhanced Printing Opt[...]

Borderless Printing 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" . 15. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 16. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. 17. Click D Fit Media Size under C Enlarged/Reduced Printing . 18. In [...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) Y ou can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft W ord or other applications in your preferred size ca[...]

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

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (W indows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P .360) • Printing by using Custom Media Size (→P .361) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size base[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. 9. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 10. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 1. Select mm or inch in Unit[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 6. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print T arget list. 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Set[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. Click Add to register “430 mm Square.” 1 1. Click OK to close the Media Size Options dialog box. 12. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. 13. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, "430 mm Square." 14. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For ins[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size” . • Document: Scanned image • Page size: A sq[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 13. Access the Main pane. 14. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 15. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print T arget list. 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. Click Manual in the A Media S[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print using Custom Media Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Media Size . • Document: Scanned image • Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. Access the Page Attribute dialog box. 10. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click “430*430” , the size you registered. 1 1. In D Print Area Setting , click F For Manual printing . 12. Click I OK to close the dialog box. 13. Choose Print in the application me[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 17. Access the Finishing pane. 18. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 19. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .542) 368 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; W indows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft W ord • Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • Y ou can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P .360) Creating the banner in t[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, "My Horizontal Banner ." 8. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, [...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P .467) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. 1. On the Layout sheet, clic[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner • Page Size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. 10. In D Orientation , click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. 1 1. Click F OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow the steps below to print the b[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. In C Page Size [...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner • Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm, [3.9×1[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. Access the Page Attribute dialog box. 10. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, “My Horizontal Banner .” 1 1. In B Orientation , click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. 12. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner [...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 5. Access the Finishing pane. 6. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on th[...]

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. In B Page Size , make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design . 10. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 1 1. Click E Fit Roll Paper W idth . 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. No[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, a[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions [...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Y ou can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper , numbe[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet T o 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.[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections Y ou can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer . Page Layout Choose poster printing. For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (W indows) Y ou can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer . This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four [...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2 . 8. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. 9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10. Select the A Page Layout check box. 1 1. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the B Page Layout list. Note • [...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) Y ou can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer . This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing on four sheets of paper[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 9. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Poster (Graphic Image) in the F Print T arget list. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 1 1. Select the I Page Layout check box. 12. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the I Page Layout list. 13. In the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of any portion [...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (W indows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. ( → P .497) 3. Make sure the Main sheet[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 8. Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window , repeat steps 1-7 to arrange[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout . 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Lay[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 4. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window , repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer [...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (W indows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving pap[...]

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

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P .517) Enhanced Printing Options 395[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving pap[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .542) Enhanced Printing Options 397[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (W indows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper T ype: Plain Paper • Pap[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. 9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10. Select the A Page Layout check box. 1 1. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in [...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. • Document: Any T ype • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) 1[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 8. Access the Main pane. 9. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 10. Select the printing application in the E Print T arget list. 1 1. Access the Page Setup pane. 12. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 13. Make sure C Page Size shows the or[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P .517) 402 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size:[...]

T iling and multiple pages per sheet 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Select the I Page Layout check box. 1 1. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the I Page Layout list. Note • Y ou can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in J Layout Direction and K Page Border . 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. Click Cassette in the A [...]

Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls Y ou can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to [...]

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Y ou can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the up[...]

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (W indows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [1 1.7 in]) 1. [...]

Centering originals 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 9. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm) . 10. Click the La[...]

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.00 mm [1 1.7 in[...]

Centering originals 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10-in. Roll . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer Information on the Main pane and u[...]

Centering originals 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Select the J Print Centered check box. 14. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming P[...]

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [1 1.7 in[...]

Centering originals 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 1 1. Access the Finishing pane. Enhanced Printing Options 413[...]

Centering originals 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper W idth -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Select th[...]

Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (W indows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper T ype: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 [...]

Centering originals 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 9. Click Match Page Size in the G Media Size list. 10. Click F Scaling and enter “50.” 1 1. Click Manual in the L Medi[...]

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

Centering originals 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 10. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 1 1. Select the J Print Centered check box. 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. [...]

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

Centering originals 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Make sure B Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 10. Access the Finishing pane. 420 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Centering originals 1 1. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 12. Select the F Print Centered check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .542) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the medi[...]

Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees Y ou can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it ts wi[...]

Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T op and Bottom Margins Y ou can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at T op or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Y ou can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in [...]

Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T op and Bottom Margins (W indows) 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 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll ?[...]

Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 7. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm) . 9. Click the L[...]

Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T op and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) 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 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll ?[...]

Conserving roll paper 7. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper W idth -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of the[...]

Conserving roll paper 1 1. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 12. Select the K No Spaces at T op or Bottom check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see [...]

Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T op and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9) 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 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll ?[...]

Conserving roll paper 8. Access the Finishing pane. 9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper W idth -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update the pri[...]

Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (W indows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll pa[...]

Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 7. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm) . 9. Select the [...]

Conserving roll paper 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)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • [...]

Conserving roll paper 7. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper W idth -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of the[...]

Conserving roll paper 1 1. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 12. Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see [...]

Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS 9) 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)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • [...]

Conserving roll paper 8. Access the Finishing pane. 9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer on the Main pane and update[...]

Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer , you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply . It’ s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Li[...]

Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (W indows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Choos[...]

Printing CAD Drawings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A3 . 8. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. 9. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Dri[...]

Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Choos[...]

Printing CAD Drawings 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3 . 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, [...]

Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [1 1.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Selec[...]

Printing CAD Drawings 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .541) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on con[...]

Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing W ith W atermarks Y ou can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. W atermark W atermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • W atermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout. The following watermarks are provi[...]

Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Y ou 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 can specify the printing orientation so th[...]

Other useful settings Using Favorites Y ou can register print settings as “favorites” to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly . Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. Y ou can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printi[...]

Other useful settings Printing from Photoshop Y ou can print images in the Adobe RGB color space that you have created in Photoshop, the Adobe Systems photo retouching application. Using the dedicated Photoshop printer driver plug-in (provided with the printer) makes it easy to print Adobe RGB images more attractively . • Using the Plug-in to Pri[...]

Other useful settings Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Y ou can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist . Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Edit Using PosterArt[...]

Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (W indows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually . Note • Auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. F[...]

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

Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 10. Click C Set to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box. 1 1. T o enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline . [...]

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

Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 10. Click D Set to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box. 1 1. T o enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline . [...]

Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (W indows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • [...]

Other useful settings 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. In H Orientation , click J Landscape . 9. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming[...]

Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • [...]

Other useful settings 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 1 1. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming prin[...]

Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • [...]

Other useful settings 10. Access the Finishing pane. 1 1. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .542) 460 Enhanced Printing Options[...]

Other useful settings Printing with W atermarks-COPY , FILE COPY , and so on (W indows) This topic describes how to print of ce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY” ) based on the following example. • Document: Of ce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 [...]

Other useful settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. Click Cassette in the L Media Source list. 9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10. Select the D W ate[...]

Other useful settings Printing with W atermarks-COPY , FILE COPY , and so on (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • Document: Of ce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 [...]

Other useful settings 7. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the F Print T arget list. Note • Y ou can check the settings values selected in the F Print T arget list by clicking G V iew set. 9. Access [...]

Windows Software W indows Printer Driver Settings (W indows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver , refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P .497) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P .499) For information on[...]

Windows • Layout Sheet (Windows) (→P .480) Y ou can specify the page layout, watermarks, the orientation, the number of copies, and print processing options. • Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) (→P .514) • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P .483) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved in a favorite. Favorites you [...]

Windows Conrming Print Settings (W indows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P .467) • Checking a print preview (→P .468) 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 [...]

Windows Checking a print preview Y ou can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, PageComposer is launched before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows)”. (→P .[...]

Windows Previewing Images Before Printing (W indows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. ( → P .497) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4. Select the L Open Pr[...]

Windows Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (W indows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the media source and media type. Note • T o display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P .474) , clic[...]

Windows Settings Summaries Dialog Box (W indows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main , Page Setup , Layout , and Favorites sheets. Button Corresponding Utility A Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. Y ou can paste the settings information into a le created with a text edito[...]

Windows Using Favorites (W indows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. ( → P[...]

Windows Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. ( → P .497) 3. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. 4. In the A Favorites , choose the favo[...]

Windows Main Sheet (W indows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguratio[...]

Windows Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. Y ou can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help. N About Click to conrm vers[...]

Windows Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description A Media T ype Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .107) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types and sizes by media source, as specie[...]

Windows Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. Y ou can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help. N About Click to conrm vers[...]

Windows Page Setup Sheet (W indows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P .1 12) B Borderless Pr[...]

Windows Setting Item Description H Orientation Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P .446) K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P .422) L Media[...]

Windows Layout Sheet (W indows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P .383) Printing Posters in Sections (→P .384) Printing Mu[...]

Windows Setting Item Description M Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Software 481[...]

Windows Gray Adjustment Sheet (W indows) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment sheet. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • T o display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P .474) , select Monochrome (Phot[...]

Windows Favorites Sheet (W indows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites (→P .447) B Settings Details Displays details of the f[...]

Windows Utility Sheet (W indows) The following settings are available on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Button Corresponding Utility A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which of fers the following maintenance for the printer . • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) check •[...]

Windows Support Sheet (W indows) On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user ’ s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B [...]

Windows Device Settings Sheet (W indows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However , the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer , and it is an extension of the printer driver . The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Setting Item Description A About[...]

Windows Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (W indows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dia[...]

Windows 8. Choose the page to load in PosterArtist . 9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window , repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist [...]

Windows Printing Adobe RGB Images (W indows) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • In Photoshop, se[...]

Windows 9. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 10. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. 1 1. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 12. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 13. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Set[...]

Windows 20. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 21. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper W idth list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) , and then click OK . 22. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P .[...]

Windows imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (W indows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. T wo screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor” shows details for each printer . • Y ou can view a list of the printers f[...]

Windows imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network settings initially . • Starting imagePROGRAF D[...]

Windows Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows V ista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. Insert the User S[...]

Windows Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer ’ s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility . Important • T o congure [...]

Windows Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • Y ou can also print from Digital Photo[...]

Windows Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (W indows) 1. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. 2. Select the printer , and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some case[...]

Windows Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver , the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • Y ou can also access the printer [...]

Windows Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (W indows) 1. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2. Select the printer , and then display the printer properties dialog box. 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer . Note • The[...]

Windows 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. • Y ou can also access the printe[...]

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

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

Windows Matching sheet: Driver Matching Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching, to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • T o display the Matching sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (?[...]

Windows Matching sheet: ICC Matching Mode , Driver ICM Mode , and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching, to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode , Driver ICM Mode , or Host ICM Mode on the Matching Mode sheet. N[...]

Windows Matching sheet: Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list. When you select By selecting a chart n[...]

Windows Setting Item Description E Chart Number In Chart , select the number of the pattern with your desired colors. F Lighting Source T ype Select the light source measured using the Eye-One spectrophotometer . G Color T emperature Select the value measured using the Eye-One spectrophotometer . Light Source Check T ool The Light Source Check T oo[...]

Windows Color Settings Sheet: Monochrome (W indows) The following settings are available on the Color Settings sheet for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment : monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • T o display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (?[...]

Windows Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .214) Object Adjustment dialog box 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 adj[...]

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

Windows Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (W indows) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • T o display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P .474) , click Settings by Media T ype . Setting Item Description [...]

Windows Media Size Options Dialog Box (W indows) In the Media Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Media Size . The sizes you dene are listed with standard media sizes for selection later as needed. Note • T o display the Media Size Options dialog box, on the Page Setup Sheet (Windows) (→P .478) , click Media [...]

Windows Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (W indows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically . Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditio[...]

Windows Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder . It is easy to send 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 a[...]

Windows Special Settings Dialog Box (W indows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • T o display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout Sheet (Windows) (→P .480) , click Special Settings . Setting Item Description A FineZoom Settings This func[...]

Windows V iew Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (W indows) In the V iew Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • T o display the V iew Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P .474) , click V iew Settings by Print T arget . Setting Item Description A Print T arget Shows a[...]

Mac OS X Mac OS X Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver , refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) (→P .535) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P .5[...]

Mac OS X Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P .517) • Checking a print preview (→P .518) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main , Page Setup , Uti[...]

Mac OS X Note • T o conrm the Print T arget specied in Easy Settings , click F V iew set. on the Main pane to display the V iew settings dialog box. Checking a print preview Y ou can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print p[...]

Mac OS X Checking the Layout Before Printing Y ou can check the print layout on the preview screen. While viewing this screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Preview (Macintosh) Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this functio[...]

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

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

Mac OS X Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • T o display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P .523) , click Get Information by Medi[...]

Mac OS X Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration [...]

Mac OS X Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description A Media T ype Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .107) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types specied on the printer for each med[...]

Mac OS X Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Media Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in A Media T ype in the Main pane. B Roll Paper W idth D[...]

Mac OS X Setting Item Description J Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper . Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P .405) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P .406) K No Spaces at T op or Bottom Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable d[...]

Mac OS X Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utility pane. Setting Item Description A Set Click to display the Printer dialog box, which of fers the following maintenance for the printer . • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment B V iew Click to start imagePR[...]

Mac OS X Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • T o display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P .523) , select Monochrome (Photo) [...]

Mac OS X Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Setting Item Description A Data Send Method Choose how printing data is sent to the printer . • B Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • C Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer Software 529[...]

Mac OS X Support Pane (Mac OS X) On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user ’ s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B U[...]

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 Photoshop • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • Do not set up color-m[...]

Mac OS X 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 paper type. 1 1. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 12. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialo[...]

Mac OS X 18. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 19. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) . Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper W idth , click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 20. [...]

Mac OS X imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor . • Y ou can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. • If a printer error occurs, you can investigate [...]

Mac OS X Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer , specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. [...]

Mac OS X Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However , if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver . Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected[...]

Mac OS X Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .214) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • T o display the Matching pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P .523) , click C[...]

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

Mac OS X Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • T o display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P .523) , click Settings by Media T ype . Setting Item Description[...]

Mac OS X V iew Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the V iew Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • T o display the V iew Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P .523) , click V iew Settings by Print T arget . Setting Item Description A Print T arget Shows [...]

Mac OS 9 Mac OS 9 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver , refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P .559) For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P .5[...]

Mac OS 9 Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P .542) • Checking a print preview (→P .543) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main , Page Setup , Fin[...]

Mac OS 9 Note • T o conrm the Print T arget specied in Easy Settings , click G V iew set. on the Main pane to display the V iew set. dialog box. Checking a print preview Y ou can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previ[...]

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

Mac OS 9 Main Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Cong[...]

Mac OS 9 Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description A Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” B Page Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and T o C Media T ype Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . ( ?[...]

Mac OS 9 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Roll Paper W idth Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer . B Page Size Displays the page size, as specied in the source application. For d[...]

Mac OS 9 Setting Item Description J Layout Direction This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. K Page Border This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line around each page of multiple p[...]

Mac OS 9 Finishing Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Media Source Y ou can choose the media source. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in C Media T ype in the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) . (→P .[...]

Mac OS 9 Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • T o display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P .545) , select Monochrome (Photo) [...]

Mac OS 9 Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item Description A Utility Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which of fers the following maintenance for the printer . • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustmen[...]

Mac OS 9 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Background Printing Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking B On to print in the background. Deactivate this setting by c[...]

Mac OS 9 Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. Complete the print settings. 4. In the Favorites list, cl[...]

Mac OS 9 Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 3. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 4. Click I OK to close the dialog box. 5. In the application men[...]

Mac OS 9 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • Do not set up color-m[...]

Mac OS 9 5. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. Click Image in the F Print Priority list. 7. Select the print quality in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 8. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 9. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog bo[...]

Mac OS 9 15. Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in B Page Size -in this case, 10"x12" . 16. Access the Finishing pane. 17. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 18. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) . Note • If the width o[...]

Mac OS 9 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor . • Y ou can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. • If a printer error occurs, you can investigate [...]

Mac OS 9 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer , specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. [...]

Mac OS 9 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 reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. 560 Software[...]

Mac OS 9 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However , if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver . Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected[...]

Mac OS 9 Setting Item Description I Gray T one Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool Black (tinged with blue), W arm Black (tinged with red), and so on. J Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Note • For details on settings i[...]

Mac OS 9 Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • T o display the Matching pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P .545) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings , and then click Matching . Setting Item Description A M[...]

Mac OS 9 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • T o display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) ([...]

Mac OS 9 Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .214) Object Adjustment dialog box 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 ad[...]

Mac OS 9 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Media Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • T o display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P .545) , click Settings by Media T ype . Setting Item Description[...]

Mac OS 9 Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • T o display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P .552) , click Special Settings . Setting Item Description A Fast Graphic [...]

Mac OS 9 V iew Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) In the V iew Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • T o display the V iew Settings dialog box, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P .545) , click V iew Settings by Print T arget . Setting Item Description A Print T arget Shows [...]

Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (St[...]

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

Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer Y ou must congure the printer ’ s IP address before using the printer on a TCP/IP network. The printer ’ s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide . Follow the steps below to congure the IP add[...]

Network Setting Initializing the Network Settings Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer ’ s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For inst[...]

Network Setting Conguring the Printer ’ s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http:// “printer IP address or name” / Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. Select Administra[...]

Network Setting Item Details Default Setting RA W Printing Activate this setting to use Raw Printing. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server ’ s IP address. 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server . 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server . 0.0.0.0[...]

Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer ’ s IP address on the Control Panel . 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select TCP/IP[...]

Network Setting 8. Press ◄ or ► to select the number , and then press the OK button. IP Address =xxx.0.0.0 Note • Pressing the ◄ button decreases the number by 1. The minimum value is “0,” after which “255” is displayed. • Pressing the ► button increases the number by 1. The maximum value is “255,” after which “0” is dis[...]

Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. T o use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer ’ s MAC address. Y ou can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel . 1. Check the printer ’ s Mac address. Y ou can c[...]

Network Setting 4. Execute the following command to send the IP address to the printer and congure it. ping [IP address as specied in the ARP command] -l 479 Example: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -l 479 Note • In “-l,” the “l” is the letter “l” . • In Mac OS X when using T erminal, enter the ping command in the format “ping -s 479 x[...]

Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http:// “printer IP address or name” / Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. Select Administrator Mo[...]

Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer ’ s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings. For details on conguring printer settings for networks, refer to the following topics. •[...]

Network Setting Email Notication When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer , you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur . Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer . Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (W indows) Conguring the Printer ’ s NetW are Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetW are network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http:// “printer IP address or name” / Example: htt[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Item Details Default Setting RPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetW are print server , up to 47 characters. - Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetW are print server . (0-5) 0 NDS PServer T ree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetW are print server , up to 32 ch[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer ’ s Frame T ype T o enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetW are environment. Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel . Note • Y ou can spec[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Frame T ype Using the Printer Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select NetW are , and then press ▼ . Interface Setup NetW are ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to sele[...]

Network Setting (Windows) 10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values. • T o cancel the setup process, hold down the Stop/Eject bu[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetW are Print Services Before printing in a NetW are network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. Y ou can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. • NW ADMIN • PCONSOLE (from Novell, provided with NetW are) Imp[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Using NW ADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NW ADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. Log into NetW are as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NW ADMIN. 2. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print Services Quick Setup in the T ools menu. 2. Ent[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. Log into NetW are as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. 2. Switch to bindery mode. 3. If the print server has not been created, create it. 1. In A vailable Options , select Quick Setup and press the Enter key . 2. Enter the [...]

Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetW are Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetW are protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI . Note • For details on RemoteUI , see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P .580) 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI [...]

Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) 1. In T ree Name and Context Name , enter the tree and context name of the print server . Do not exceed 255 characters for the context name. 2. In Print Server Name , enter the name of the print server created in Specifying NetW are Print S[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetW are Network Settings T o print over a NetW are network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • T o congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. W e recommend that your network administrator congure the network s[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (W indows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer ’ s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. Important • If you use the printer on a TCP/IP network, make sure th[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in W indows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP , or Windows Server 2003, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This topic describes how to share the printer in Windows. Important • W e recommend that yo[...]

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

Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows V ista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1.[...]

Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer ’ s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility . Important ?[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer ’ s AppleT alk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleT alk network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http:// “printer IP address or name” / Examp[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer ’ s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch to printing in an AppleT alk network, see “Conguring the Dest[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for AppleT alk Network (Macintosh) T o print over an AppleT alk network, activate the AppleT alk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleT alk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleT alk protocol is disabled on the printer . 1. Press the Menu bu[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window . 2. In AppleT alk , click Active . 3. Close the Chooser window . 4. Click AppleT alk under Control Panels to display the AppleT alk window . 5. In Connect via , choose Built-in Ethernet . 6. Close the AppleT alk w[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. 1. In System Preferences , click Network to display the Network window . 2. In Show , choose Built-in Ethernet . Next, click AppleT [...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) 7. Select the printer in the Printer Browser list and click Add . Network Setting 603[...]

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

Network Setting (Macintosh) 4. Enter the printer ’ s IP address in IP Address and click Add . 5. Click OK to close the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box. 6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. 7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed. Network Setting 605[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. If you use other versions, refer to the help for the Printer Setup Utility (or the Print Center ). 1. Choose Utilities (or Applicati[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) 5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF) . 6. Enter the printer ’ s IP address in Printer ’ s Address and click Add . 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window . Network Setting 607[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later , use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Note • In Mac OS 9, if the computer ’ s TCP/IP settings have be[...]

Network Setting (Macintosh) 4. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add . Network Setting 609[...]

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

Adjusting the Printhead 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Auto Head Adj. , and then press ▼ . Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Advanced Adj. , and then press ▼ . A[...]

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. Y ou can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually . Normally , choose automa[...]

Adjusting the Printhead 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Head Adj = Y es A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. 6. After Adj.Setting is displayed, press ▼ . Adj.Setting D ↓ 7. Press ▼ . D D-1 8. Examine test pattern D[...]

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set. , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENU Med.Detail Set. ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to s[...]

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are af fected by banding in dif ferent colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There are two modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj. Advanced Adj. of fers a wider range of adjustment than Standard A[...]

Adjusting the feed amount Follow these steps to change the Feed Priority setting. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set. , and then press the ▼ button. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper , and then press the ▼ button. 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Feed Priority , and then press[...]

Adjusting the feed amount 6. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Standard Adj. = Y es Note • The following screen will be displayed when feeding paper automatically . In this case, select the paper source, and then press the OK button. Media Sourc[...]

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in dif ferent colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However , note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly dif ferent. 1. Press the Online[...]

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are af fected by banding in dif ferent colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually . When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount manually . W e re[...]

Adjusting the feed amount 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer , and then press the ▼ button. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Manual Band Adj , and then press the ▼ button. Adjust Printer Manual Band Adj ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the[...]

Adjusting the feed amount 7. Examine test pattern B for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number , and then press the OK button. Adj.Setting =1 1 The feed amount is adjusted, and the printer goes online. If printed documents are still af fected by uneven co[...]

Adjusting the feed amount 4. Press ◄ or ► to change the value, and then press the OK button. Fine Band Adj. =+2 Note • The supported range is -5 to +5. 5. Press the Online button to resume printing. Note • The Fine Band Adj. adjustment value set during printing is also applied to the next print job. However , if you adjust the Printhead ali[...]

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the V acuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily , if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ?[...]

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy T o adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount. Note • If printed images are af fected by bandi[...]

Adjusting the feed amount 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer , and then press ▼ . MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Length , and then press ▼ . Adjust Printer Adjust Length ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button. The setting [...]

Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Color on the T railing Edge of Sheets If printed sheets are af fected by banding in dif ferent colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20-30 mm from the edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets. Follow these steps for standard automatic adjustment of the feed amount. Note • If print[...]

Adjusting the feed amount 6. Examine test pattern C1 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number , and then press the OK button. C2 is displayed on the Control Panel . 7. Examine test pattern C2 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which strea[...]

Color adjustment Color adjustment Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors Color calibration is a feature that compensates for changes in color from individual variation among Printheads or from the printing environment, ensuring better color consistency . W e recommend using color calibration in the following situations. • After initial installa[...]

Color adjustment RC Proong 210 - Compatible Compatible Proong Paper Compatible Compatible Compatible Opaque Paper - Compatible - Art Extr Smooth - Compatible - • The adjustment value determined by color calibration is also applied when printing on paper other than the paper you use to execute color calibration. • In the printer driver or [...]

Color adjustment Follow these steps to execute color calibration. 1. Load paper compatible with color calibration. When using sheets, load paper A4/Letter (vertical, 8.5×1 1 in [210.0×297.0 mm] ) or larger . One sheet is required. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider . • Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette (→P[...]

Color adjustment Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the V iewing Environment Y ou can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart , no[...]

Color adjustment By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (W indows) Print Charts , note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check T ool be installed. • Y ou can install the Light Source Check T ool f[...]

Color adjustment 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality , click Highest or High . Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High . 7. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 8. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 9. Click[...]

Color adjustment 12. Click D Print Chart . Light Source Check T ool now starts up. 13. Check the settings and click Print . The Chart is printed. 14. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images i[...]

Color adjustment 15. After conrming that Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode , select the number for the desired color tone on the chart in E Chart Number . 16. Click OK . 17. Conrm the print settings and start printing. Maintenance 635[...]

Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the Eye-One spectrophotometer . The Light Source Measure T ool must also be installed. • Y ou can install the Light Source Meas[...]

Color adjustment 6. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 7. In F Print Quality , click Highest or High . Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High . 8. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 9. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 10. Clic[...]

Color adjustment 12. Select By entering values directly in C Setting Method . 13. Select the F Lighting Source T ype and G Color T emperature determined in step 1. 14. Click OK . 15. Conrm the print settings and start printing. 638 Maintenance[...]

Color adjustment Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (W indows) 1. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. 2. Select the printer , and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In [...]

Color adjustment Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver , the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • Y ou can also access the[...]

Ink T anks Ink T anks Ink T ank An Ink T ank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink T ank , make sure an “H” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink T ank part numbers. • Y Ink T ank PFI-101Y • PC Ink T ank PFI-101PC • C Ink T ank PFI-101C [...]

Ink T anks Replacing Ink T anks Compatible Ink T ank An Ink T ank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink T ank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink T ank . For more information, see “Ink T ank”. (→P .641) Precautions when handling an Ink T ank T ake the f[...]

Ink T anks Replacing an Ink T ank 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. It is time to replace an Ink T ank if any of these messages are shown on the Display Screen : Ink Lvl: Chk xx , No Ink Left , Ink T ank / Check xx , Ink T ank / Replace xx , Online Key / Press T o Print , or Not Enough Ink . (In these examples, xx represents an abbreviati[...]

Ink T anks 2. Open the Ink T ank Cover and check the Ink Lamp . The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Note • Ink levels are shown on the Display Screen of the control panel, and the level indicator corresponding to the Color Label of the Ink T ank for replacement ashes. 3. Press the tip of the Ink T ank Lock Lever of the color[...]

Ink T anks 4. Hold the empty Ink T ank by the grip and remove it. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink T ank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Dispose of used Ink T anks according to local regulations. 5. Before opening the pouch, shake the Ink T ank gently[...]

Ink T anks 6. Open the pouch and remove the Ink T ank . Note • Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink T ank , and af fect printing quality . • A void dropping the Ink T ank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Do not remove an Ink T ank to shake it once insta[...]

Ink T anks 8. Close the Ink T ank Lock Lever until it clicks. 9. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. 10. Close the Ink T ank Cover . The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink T ank . If the printer was in Menu mode or an error message was shown on the Display Screen , the p[...]

Ink T anks Checking Ink T ank Levels On the Display Screen , you can check how much ink is left in the Ink T ank . The remaining level of each ink is displayed on the Display Screen bottom line when the printer is online, except during print jobs or error messages. During print jobs or error messages, press the Information button to display the ink[...]

Ink T anks When to Replace Ink T anks Replace or prepare to replace Ink T ank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen "Check Ink Level: xx" (here, xx refers to the ink color) is shown on the Display Screen and the Message lamp is lit when there is little ink left in a tank. Y ou can co[...]

Printheads Printheads Printhead This is a replacement Printhead for the printer . • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead , see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P .653) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in dif ferent colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pat[...]

Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or is af fected by streaks in dif ferent colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • Y ou can specify a number of pages in the printer ’ s Nozzle Check menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that[...]

Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • Y ou can perform automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity by specifying a number of pages in the printer ’ s Nozzle Check menu. ( → P .47) • Y ou can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the I[...]

Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If Printhead / Please Replace is shown on the Display Screen • If the Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printh[...]

Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead . Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink leak from the Printhead , which may cause stains. Note • Prepare a new Ink T ank when ink levels are low . • Y our hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead[...]

Printheads 7. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press OK . The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Replace P .head = Y es Please W ait.. is shown on the Display Screen , and excess ink is absorbed. Replace P .head Please W ait.. After about three minutes, Open UpperCover is shown on the Display Screen . Rep[...]

Printheads 9. If the Carriage is dirty , use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage . This may damage the printer . 10. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever of the Printhead forward all the way to open it co[...]

Printheads 1 1. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely . 12. Remove the used Printhead . Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Dispose o[...]

Printheads 13. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead , always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or the metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and af fect the printing quality . 14. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your ot[...]

Printheads 15. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage . Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage , ensuring that the nozzles or metal contacts do not touch the carriage. 16. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 17. Push[...]

Printheads 18. Close the T op Cover . Please W ait.. is shown on the Display Screen , and ink lls the system. Replace P .head Please W ait.. After about ten minutes, the Printhead alignment will be automatically adjusted, and the printer will go online. Important • Never remove an Ink T ank while the system is lling with ink. • If Auto Pr[...]

Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge This is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer . • Maintenance Cartridge MC-05 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge , see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P .661) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartr[...]

Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. It is time to replace the Maintenance Cartridge if any of these messages are shown on the Display Screen : Online , Ofine , MTCart Full Soon , and Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart . Maint Cartridge Replace Cart Do not replace the Maintenance Cartr[...]

Maintenance Cartridge 3. Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp the handles on both sides (b) and keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy . Always grasp the cartridge handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and sto[...]

Maintenance Cartridge Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge . 5. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge level, put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. 6. Expel air in the plastic bag and seal the zipper . Fold the plastic bag in half. 664 Maintenance[...]

Maintenance Cartridge 7. Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging material in the box for storage, just like the new Maintenance Cartridge was, keeping it level. Important • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its a[...]

Maintenance Cartridge 9. Hold the Output T ray on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Output T ray with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. 10. Press the Information button. Initialization of the new Maintenance Cartridge takes about ve seconds, after which the printer returns to the mode before replacement o[...]

Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, ink mist, and so on. Y ou can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen . The remaining capacity of[...]

Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low , the Message lamp is lit and MTCart Full Soon is displayed. Y ou can c[...]

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior . 1. T urn the printer of f. ( → P .20) 2. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn of f the printer and unplug the [...]

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the T op Cover Clean inside the T op Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the T op Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After you have us[...]

Cleaning the Printer 6. If paper dust has accumulated in the V acuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush , 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 completely , wipe inside the T [...]

Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the T op Cover . This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and af fect the printing quality . • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner . If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer , there is a[...]

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer of fers a comfortable working environment. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after pri[...]

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

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding If white dots about 1 mm (0.039 in) apart appear on printed documents in the direction paper is fed, clean the spurs (a). During spur cleaning, a Cleaning sheet fed from the T op Paper Feed Slot is repeatedly advanced and retracted to clean the spurs. Note • Spur cleaning requires a Cleani[...]

Cleaning the Printer 5. Open the Paper T ray Cover (a). 6. Squeeze the Width Guide (a) and slide it all the way to the left. 7. Remove the Cleaning sheet from the pouch. The pouch is used to store the Cleaning Sheet, so keep it in a safe place. 8. Insert the long side of the Cleaning sheet in the T op Paper Feed Slot in the position to be cleaned. [...]

Cleaning the Printer Note • If the width of the paper used when soiling occurred is wider than the Cleaning sheet , insert the sheet in dif ferent positions as you perform cleaning. 9. Press the OK button to start cleaning. Cleaning takes about a minute and a half. 10. Remove cleaning sheet, press OK is shown on the Control Panel . At this point,[...]

Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • Y ou can perform automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity by specifying a number of pages in the printer ’ s Nozzle Check menu. ( → P .47) • Y ou can start Head Cleaning A by holding [...]

Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to T ransfer the Printer T o protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer . Note • Y ou cannot prepare to transfer the printer i[...]

Other Maintenance 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press OK . The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Move Printer = Y es Ink Draining.. is shown on the Display Screen . Move Printer Ink Draining.. Open InkT ankCvr is shown on the Display Screen . Move Printer Open InkT ankCvr 6. Open the Ink T ank Cove[...]

Other Maintenance 7. Open the Ink T ank Lock Lever and remove every Ink T ank . Put the Ink T ank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the Ink T ank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Close every Ink T ank Lock Lever , and close the Ink T ank Cover . After Please W ait.. is shown on th[...]

Other Maintenance 9. After Completed! T urn Power Off!! is shown on the Display Screen , turn of f the printer . Completed! T urn Power Of f!! Important • T urn of f the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is of f and transfer it in that state. If you accidentally unplug the printer , plug it in agai[...]

Other Maintenance Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. 13. Close the T op Cover . 14. T ape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. 15. Grasp the handle (a) on the[...]

Other Maintenance 16. Holding the Output T ray on both sides by the far end, press the button to release the lock, and then remove the tray . 17. Repack the Roll Holder , Holder Stopper , and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. 684 Maintenance[...]

Other Maintenance Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Select Information → V ersion . The rmware version is displayed. Updating the rmware T o obtain the latest rmware, visit the Can[...]

Frequently Asked Questions T roubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. T o view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper ty[...]

Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print without borders? Borderless printing is possible on rolls. Y ou can also specify borderless printing in the printer driver by adjusting the original size to match the paper size. Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. ⇒ Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size (→P .325) ?[...]

Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I modify how colors are printed? T o compensate for changes in color from individual variation among Printheads or from the printing environment and to ensure better color consistency , execute color calibration. ⇒ Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors (→P .628) Y ou can adjust colors even fu[...]

Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way . Press the Power button to turn the printer on. In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog [...]

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected correctly to the printer ’ s Ethernet port. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting[...]

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

Cannot print over a network 8. Press ◄ or ► to select Ethernet T ype , and then press ▼ . Ethernet Driver Ethernet T ype ↓ 9. Press ◄ or ► to select the Ethernet type, and then press OK . The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Ethernet T ype = 10 Base-T Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. 10. Press ◄ [...]

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause Corrective Action The printer ’ s IP address is not congured correctly . Make sure the printer ’ s IP address is congured correctly . For details, see “Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility”. (→P .495) or see “Conguring the IP Add[...]

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over AppleT alk or Bonjour networks Cause Corrective Action The AppleT alk protocol is not enabled on the printer . Activate AppleT alk on the printer . For details, see “Conguring the Printer ’ s AppleT alk Network Settings”. (→P .598) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured [...]

Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetW are network Cause Corrective Action The printer ’ s NetW are settings are not congured correctly . Make sure the printer ’ s NetW are settings are congured correctly . In particular , make sure a valid frame type is selected. For details, see “Conguring the Printer ’ s NetW are N[...]

The printer stops during a print job The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen Status Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing. Check the error message and take action as necessary . ( → P .731) The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job, and paper could not be fed [...]

Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action Y ou may be printing on the wrong side of the paper . Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. ( → P .651) Because the printer was left with[...]

Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver . ( → P .167) ( → P .124) ( → P .168) The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver . ( *1 ) Make sure the same p[...]

Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing or printing on small paper . Open the T op Cover and clean the Platen . ( → P .670) Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver . ( → P .167) ( → P .124) ( ?[...]

Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer . ( → P .673) Y ou are using a paper that does not dry easily . Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingT ime . The back side of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become[...]

Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/T ext is selected when printing images in many solid colors. Specify Image in the printer driver . Y ou are printing on paper that curls easily . Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling. In[...]

Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specic troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality , refer to the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .107 ) Lines are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Adjust the Printhead alignment. ( → P[...]

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

Problems with the printing quality Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. Set V acuumStrngth to W eakest . ( → P .623) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead . ( → P .614) Documents are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action Skew Skew Check Lv . has been set to Loos[...]

Problems with the printing quality Immediately After Borderless Printing, the T railing Edge Margin is Soiled During Regular Printing Cause Corrective Action Depending on your printing environment, after borderless printing in which the leading and trailing edge of the roll is cut automatically , any ink adhering to the cutter unit may rub of f on [...]

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

Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow the steps below to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (W indows) Remove the printer driver as follows. Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows V ista, you must log on with administrative rights such as “Administrator” ac[...]

Clearing jammed paper Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel . Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Cle[...]

Clearing jammed paper 3. Remove the jammed paper . • If paper is jammed inside the T op Cover 1. Open the T op Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the T op Cover . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . 3. Close the T op Cover . Important • Do not touch[...]

Clearing jammed paper • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P .71 1) , remove the Roll Feed Unit and[...]

Clearing jammed paper If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. T urn of f the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer . ( → P .147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in[...]

Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper . 1. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper T ray lamp . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select POP Board , and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an[...]

Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the T ray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel . Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper . • If paper is jammed inside the T op Cover 1. Open the T op Cover and move the Carriag[...]

Clearing jammed paper Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the T ray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P .716)[...]

Clearing jammed paper • If the paper is jammed by the Output T ray Output T ray Remove the jammed paper from the Output T ray . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper , make sure there[...]

Clearing jammed paper If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. T urn of f the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer . ( → P .147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in[...]

Clearing jammed paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette If paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel . How to clear the paper jam varies depending on the message. • Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper (→P .717) • Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P .720) If Can’t Dete[...]

Clearing jammed paper If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover , remove the Back Cover from the printer . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer . Caution • Do not touch the areas [...]

Clearing jammed paper 3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover . T roubleshooting 719[...]

Clearing jammed paper If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper . • If paper is jammed inside the T op Cover 1. Open the T op Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the T op Cover . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the print[...]

Clearing jammed paper Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer . • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover , remove the cover from the printer . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. Aft[...]

Clearing jammed paper 3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover . • If the paper is jammed by the Output T ray . 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Output T ray . After removing the paper , make sure there are no other scraps of paper in [...]

If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer makes a strange sound If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer . • There is a sound of vacuum from the Platen T o prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from V acuum holes under it. • Roll paper makes a[...]

Other problems Other problems The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are lled with color . This consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer . Head Cleaning B is used often. Head Cleaning B consumes a lot of ink. This does[...]

Other problems Paper cannot be cut Cause Corrective Action The printed document became caught on a foreign object by the Output T ray , which lifted the document. The Cutter passed under the paper . Remove the foreign object by the Output T ray to enable the printer to eject the printed document, keeping it level. In the printer driver , No or Prin[...]

Other problems 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. The roll was pulled out by force when it had been advanced before printing, and this action closed the Paper Feed Slot . Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a while and reload the roll. Ca[...]

Other problems Ink level detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink T anks (→P .641) specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. This function will not work correctly if you[...]

Other problems Disabling Ink Level Detection On the Display Screen , a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. The remaining level of the ↓ 1. Press ▼ and check the message on the Display Screen . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Information , and then press the OK button. Please Check. ↑ = Information A conrmation message is[...]

Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages W arning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen , and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen . Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropri[...]

Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary . Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh). 730 Error Messa[...]

Responding to Messages Error Messages W arning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen , and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen . Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. • GARO Wxxxx (x represents a nu[...]

Responding to Messages • Paper Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline (→P .733) • Can’t DetectPapr (→P .747) • Paper T oo Large / Please Check (→P .734) • Paper T oo Small / Please Check (→P .734) • Paper Size / Please Check (→P .737) • Papr Size Undetected (→P .746) • PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline (→P .734) • PaprT yp Mi[...]

Responding to Messages Calibration multi-sensor err Cause Corrective Action The performance of a sensor inside the printer may be impaired. Press the OK button and cancel calibration. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Paper loaded askew . Cause Corrective Action A sheet has been loaded askew in the T op Paper Feed Slot . Remove the sheet an[...]

Responding to Messages Paper T oo Large / Please Check Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper exceeds the maximum size supported by the printer . Press the Online button to clear the error message. For details on supported paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P .1 12) Paper T oo Small / Please Check Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is [...]

Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The type and size of paper as specied on the printer do not match the type and size specied in the printer driver . Adjust both settings so that they match and try printing again. PaprT yp Mismatch Cause Corrective Action Make sure the same type of paper [...]

Messages regarding paper PaprSiz Mismatch Cause Corrective Action If you have selected Fit Roll Paper W idth in the printer driver settings and W arning in Detect Mismatch in the printer menu: Printing resumes after the warning message is displayed. However , note that this error may cause paper jams and af fect the printing quality . T ry printing[...]

Messages regarding paper Paper Size / Please Check Paper T oo Small / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too small for the printer has been loaded. Load paper of the correct size. ( → P .1 12) Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle checking. Load a sheet of unused pape[...]

Messages regarding paper Roll Paper / Please Replace Paper Level Low / Replace Paper Cause Corrective Action Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing, then follow these steps to replace the roll. 1. Remove the roll. ( → P .122) ( → P .1 17) 2. Load a roll with enough paper left. ( → P .1 15) ( → P .1 18) 3. If[...]

Messages regarding paper Load Papr in Cas / Press Online. Cause Corrective Action Load paper of the type and size you have specied in the printer driver in the Cassette . ( → P .80) Change the printer driver settings to match the paper feed slot specied for the sheet already loaded, and then try printing again. A print job for the Cassette [...]

Messages regarding paper Sheets Loaded / Press ↓ T o Eject Cause Corrective Action Sheets are loaded in the tray . 1. Press ▼ to eject the sheet. 2. Load the indicated paper . ( → P .1 18) ( → P .156) T ray Selected Cause Corrective Action Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. Follow these steps to reload [...]

Messages regarding paper Check Supported Paper . Cause Corrective Action Follow the steps below to change the settings of the print job to enable borderless printing. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Make sure the dedicated printer driver for your printer is selected and try printing again. For informat[...]

Messages regarding paper Remove paper Cannot Feed / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Roll paper is not fed on the Platen , even if you try to feed it. Remove any jammed roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot and reload the roll. Check printer settings for the paper type and source. The printer has received a print job for a type of paper that canno[...]

Messages regarding paper Roll Paper Chk / Check W idth/Spcr Cause Corrective Action Insert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printing rmly all the way into the printer . When using A2 rolls, attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing before loading the roll. ( → P .144) The paper is loaded askew . When using sizes other than A2, remove the Sp[...]

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

Messages regarding paper Paper Askew / Please Reload Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded in the Cassette askew . Follow these steps to reload the paper . 1. Press the ▲ button. 2. Remove the sheet. 3. Press the ▼ button. 4. Load paper in the Cassette . (→P .156) Paper has been manually loaded askew . Follow these steps to reload the[...]

Messages regarding paper Paper / Please Reload Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew , or warped paper has been loaded. Reload paper straight, in the correct position. ( → P .156) ( → P .1 18) ( → P .159) Papr Size Undetected Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew , or warped paper has been loaded. Reload paper stra[...]

Messages regarding paper Can’t DetectPapr Cause Corrective Action The paper has come out of the printer . Remove the paper that has come out of the printer , press the Online button, and reload the paper . ( → P .82) ( → P .86) A paper jam occurred in the printer . Remove the jammed paper , press the Online button, and reload paper . ( → P [...]

Messages regarding paper Cutting Error Cause Corrective Action There are sheets left on the Output T ray . Remove the paper . There is a foreign object by the Output T ray , obstructing the Cutter Unit . Remove the foreign object. Y ou are not using the printer under the recommended environmental conditions for the paper . Use the printer only wher[...]

Messages regarding paper Roll Selected / Load Roll Cause Corrective Action Follow these steps to load the roll. 1. Load the roll. ( → P .1 15) ( → P .1 18) 2. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. ( → P .124) 3. Specify the paper length, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll and you have deactivated the automa[...]

Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink Lvl: Chk xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink T ank . W e recommend replacing the Ink T ank with a new Ink T ank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. Ink T ank / Check xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause C[...]

Messages regarding ink Not Enough Ink Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low , so you cannot clean the Printhead . Open the Ink T ank Cover and replace the Ink T ank that is low with a new Ink T ank . ( → P .642) The ink level is low , so there may not be enough ink to nish printing. Open the Ink T ank Cover and replace the Ink T ank tha[...]

Messages regarding ink No Ink Left Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left. Open the Ink T ank Cover and replace the Ink T ank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. ( → P .642) Ink T ank / Replace xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause Corrective Action The Ink T ank in the printer is incompatible or empty . Load or reload the Ink T ank . ( ?[...]

Messages regarding ink Ink T ank Cover / Close Please Cause Corrective Action The Ink T ank Cover is open. Close the Ink T ank Cover . The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Corrective Action Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See [...]

Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Paper T ype / Please Change Cause Corrective Action W e recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. ( → P .610) The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted when highly transparent lm is loaded. Adjust the f[...]

Messages regarding printing or adjusment Excessv T emp/Hu / Press OK/Stop Cause Corrective Action Press the Stop/Eject button and stop printing. Use the printer in an environment that meets the requirements for the operating environment. Note that various environmental conditions are also recommended for various types of paper . For details on the [...]

Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Online Key / and recalibrate Band Adj Error / Please Readjust Cause Corrective Action The feed amount cannot be adjusted; highly transparent lm is loaded. Adjust the feed amount manually . ( → P .619) Printhd Adj Err / Please Readjust Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are [...]

Messages regarding printheads Printhead / Please Check Cause Corrective Action The left Printhead is installed in the right position and vice versa. T urn of f the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power . If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Check Printout Cause Corrective Action T[...]

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge . ( → P .661) MTCart Full Soon Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. Y ou can continue printing[...]

Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Cause Corrective Action T ry printing again, using the correct printer driver . There is a problem with the print job. It is also possible to continue printing in this state. However , you may not be able to obtain the desired printing results. T op Cover / Please Close Cause Correcti[...]

Other Messages Power On / Again Cause Corrective Action Fastening tape or the Belt Stopper has not been removed inside the T op Cover . Follow the steps below , referring to the Quick Start Guide as needed. 1. T urn the printer of f. 2. Open the T op Cover and remove the tape or Belt Stopper . 3. T urn the printer on. There is a paper jam. Follow t[...]

Other Messages Consumables Low Cause Corrective Action It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. If Repl Consumables is displayed, you can continue to use the printer for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Repl Consumables Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replace consumables [...]

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Index Index 763 Index A A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge ................................................................. 724 About This User Manual ............................................. 1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) ............[...]

Index 764 Index Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ......... 100 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ....................... 101 Cannot connect the printer to the network ............. 690 Cannot load sheets in the tray ................................ 726 Cannot print over a NetW are network .................... 695 Cannot print over a netw[...]

Index Index 765 Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) .............................................................. 593 Conguring the Printer's AppleT alk Network Settings .................................................................. 598 Conguring the Printer's NetW are Network Settings ........................[...]

Index 766 Index G GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) .................. 759 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ................................................... 203 Advanced Settings ........................................... 203 Color Settings ................................................... 205 Enhancing [...]

Index Index 767 Main Sheet (Windows) ........................................... 474 Conguration using Advanced Settings ............ 476 Conguration using Easy Settings ................... 474 Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge ............................ 758 Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart ............................... 758 Maint Cart Error [...]

Index 768 Index PaprSiz Mismatch .................................................. 736 PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline .................... 734 PaprT yp Mismatch .................................................. 735 PaprT yp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline ................... 734 Power On / Again ..................................................[...]

Index Index 769 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ....... 380 Free Layout (Windows) .................................... 380 imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) ...... 381 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) ............................................................. 391 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each[...]

Index 770 Index Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper .......................................................... 702 R Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls .......................... 134 Remove paper ........................................................ 742 Cannot Feed / Press ↑ Key .............................. 742 Remov[...]

Index Index 771 Specications ........................................................... 72 Ink ....................................................................... 74 Interface ............................................................. 73 Maximum stacking capacity ............................... 76 Paper ..................................[...]

Index 772 Index Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) ................................... 553 Printing using the favorite ................................. 554 Registering a favorite ....................................... 553 Using Favorites (Mac OS X) ................................... 530 Using Favorites (Windows) .................................... 472 [...]

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