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Contents Contents � � Contents Introduction 1 How to use th�s manual ................................................................. ................... 1 About Th�s User Manual ...............................................................
�� Contents Contents Basic Printing W orkow 80 Pr�nt�ng procedure ................................................................. ......................... 80 Pr�nt�ng Opt�ons Us�ng Rolls and Sheets ...............................
Contents Contents ��� Select�ng the Paper T ype (Tray) .............................................................................................. 147 Select�ng the Paper S�ze (Cassette) .................................................
�v Contents Contents F�ne-T un�ng Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) ........................................................... 222 G�v�ng Pr�or�ty to Part�cular Graph�c Elements and Colors for Pr�nt�ng .....................
Contents Contents v Borderless Pr�nt�ng at Actual S�ze ........................................................................................... 321 Borderless Pr�nt�ng at Actual S�ze (W�ndows) .........................................
v� Contents Contents Check�ng Images Before Pr�nt�ng ................................................................. 413 Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng .............................................................
Contents Contents v�� Status Mon�tor ............................................................................................... 482 �magePROGRAF Status Mon�tor (W�ndows) ................................................................
v��� Contents Contents Add�t�onal Sett�ngs Pane (Mac OS 9) ...................................................................................... 527 Color Sett�ngs Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) .................................................
Contents Contents �x Adjust�ng the feed amount ............................................................................ 587 Adjust�ng the Feed Amount Automat�cally ...........................................................................
x Contents Contents Paper �s not cut stra�ght ........................................................................................................... 652 Paper cannot be cut .....................................................................
Contents Contents x� HP-GL/2 pr�nt�ng takes a long t�me. ................................................................................... ..... 669 Replott�ng w�th HP-GL/2 jobs �s not poss�ble. ......................................
x�� Contents Contents Messages regard�ng �nk ................................................................................ 690 Not Enough Ink ..................................................................................................
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 .
How to use this manual • Figures and software screens • Figures in this User Manual may be dif ferent from the actual appearance of the printer in some cases. • Screens depicted in this User Manual for the printer driver or other software may be dif ferent from the actual screens because of subsequent updates.
How to use this manual Searching T opics Y ou can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. 1. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • T o search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term.
How to use this manual 2. Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. T o review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button.
How to use this manual HTML V ersion of the Manual for Printing Y ou can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing W orkow as an example.
How to use this manual 2. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing W orkow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing.
How to use this manual 3. Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print.
How to use this manual 2. Under Basic Printing W orkow , click Printing Procedure . 3. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 8 Introduction.
How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 4. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button.
How to use this manual Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. 1. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer ’ s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.
How to use this manual • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer , click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key . In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. 2. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).
How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • T o print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction.
Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Front of the printer with the standard Paper T ray Unit installed (*1) Front of the printer with the optional Roll Feed Unit installed *1: When the Cassette and Output T ray are removed a.
Printer parts i. V ertical Paper Guides Raise the guides before printing on rolls to prevent paper jams. The guides will support the paper after ejection. Lifting the guides when printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot will automatically raise the Front T ray Guides , making it easier to load paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot .
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.
Printer parts T op Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead . The carriage serves a key role in printing. ( → P .18) 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.
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.
Printer parts Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder . b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place.
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.
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.
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.
Printer parts f. Online Button Switches the printer online and of ine. ( → P .31) • 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.
Control Panel Control Panel 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.
Control Panel f. Online Button Switches the printer online and of ine. ( → P .31) • 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.
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 .
Control Panel T urning the printer off Important • Never turn the printer of f or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer . 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary .
Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • Modes (→P .27) • Mode transition (→P .28) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P .28) • Of ine, and state of the Control Panel (→P .
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.
Control Panel Ofine, 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. T ake the appropriate action.
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.
Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine 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, Ofine is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is of f.
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.
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .34) For details on menu levels and menu items, see “Menu Structure”. (→P .36) The printer menu structure is made up of a main menu and submenus.
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 .51) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .
Control Panel Entering Numbers in Main Menu Settings This section describes how to enter numbers for IP address settings. 1. Display a menu item for numerical input. ( → P .34) 2. Press ◄ or ► to move the cursor (_) to each eld for entering numbers.
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 .34) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Photo PaperPlus ( *6 ) PhotoPlus SemiGl ( *6 ) Proong Paper ( *6 ) CAD T race Paper ( *6 ) Special # Here, th.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level High Resolution ( *6 ) Coated Paper ( *6 ) HW Coated ( *6 ) Premium MatteP ( *6 ) Matte Photo ( *6 ) Glossy Phot.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level 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 C.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level HW SemiGlPhoto2 ( *6 ) SatinPhoto 190 ( *6 ) Proong Paper ( *6 ) CAD T race Paper ( *6 ) Special # Here, the number is 1-5 ( *6 ) Chk Remain.Roll ( *2 ) On * Off Roll Length Set ( *2 ), ( *3 ) ##.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Low Lowest Skew Check Lv .
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level 20mm T ray Source Front T op Return Defaults No Y es GL2 Settings GL2 Replot No Y es GL2 BufferClear No Y es Color Mode Color * Monochrome Print Quality Draft Standard * High Input Reso.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level On Adj Faint Lines Off On * Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. No * Y es Advanced Adj. No * Y es Auto Print Off On * Manual Head Adj No * Y es Auto Band Adj.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Off * RARP On Off * IP Setting IP Address 0.0.0.0* - 255.255.255.255 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0* - 255.255.255.255 Default G/W 0.0.0.0* - 255.255.255.255 NetW are NetW are On Off * Frame T ype ( *8 ) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Y es Move Printer No * Y es Clean Roller ( *12 ) No Y es Clean Platen No Y es System Setup W arning Buzzer Off O.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. Length Unit meter * feet/inch T ime Zone 0:London (GMT) +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Date & T ime Date yyyy/mm/dd ( *9 ) T ime hh:mm Language * 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.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Job Log (Choose from information about the latest three print jobs.) Document Name User Name Page Count 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.
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 .
Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .34) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”.
Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .34) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P .
Control Panel Paper Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Cas Paper T ype ( *1 ) Choose the type of paper in the Cassette . ( → P .146) Cas Paper Size Specify the size of paper in the Cassette . ( → P .149) Manual Pap.T ype ( *1 ) Choose the type 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.
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.
Control Panel GL2 Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Replot Print the last printed job (still stored in the printer memory) again. GL2 BufferClear Delete the last job printed using HP-GL/2, still stored in the printer memory . Color Mode Choose the color mode.
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 .581) Advanced Adj.
Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP T imer Specify the timeout period for print jobs. TCP/IP Specify the TCP/IP protocol settings. T o apply your changes, choose Store Setting . IP Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually .
Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Replace P .head 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.
Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Nozzle Check Specify the timing for automatic checks of nozzle clogging. Choose Off to disable checking. Choose 5 pages to check after every 5 pages are printed. Choose 10 pages to check once after every ten pages are printed.
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 Identies boards in the expansion slot. MAC Address 000085###### Displays the MAC address.
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 .34) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”.
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.
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 .
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.
Control Panel Media Menu Cassette Paper T ype Cassette Paper Size Roll Media T ype Check Remain. Roll Cut Sheet T ype Information on the loaded paper . Adjust Printer Current printer settings. Head Adjust Auto Print A1-F1 Printhead adjustment value. Feed Priority Adjust Length Settings related to paper feeding.
Control Panel AppleT alk V alues that specify whether AppleT alk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Auto Detect Comm.Mode Ethernet T ype Spanning T ree MAC Address Ethernet Driver settings. System Setup W arning Buzzer Detect Mismatch Current warning and error settings.
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 Prin.
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.
Control Panel COUNTER CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 NAME TTL ROLL CUTSHEET CASSETTE AFTER INST ALLA TION Utilization status of the cutter , media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
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 . Roll Feed Unit A unit for using rolls.
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).
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 .
Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) In operation 100 W max.
Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally ( *1 ) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles MBK: 5,120; Others: 2,560 each color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets.
Printer Specications Paper ( *1 ) Paper width 203-432 mm (8-17 in) Cassette 594 mm (23.4 in) T ray (top) 1,600 mm (63.0 in) Sheets T ray (front) 914 mm (36.0 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.
Printer Specications 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),.
Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Sleep mode 100-120 V : 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V : 6 W max. (1 1 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.
Printer Specications 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.
Printer Specications Rolls • Printable Area: A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on the top, bottom, and both sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide .
Printing procedure Basic Printing W orkow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls or sheets to suit your particular printing application.
Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer . • Enlarged/reduced printing Y ou can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing.
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 • An optional Roll Feed Unit is required.
Printing procedure 3. Load a roll on the Roll Holder . ( → P .1 14) Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder .
Printing procedure 5. Load the roll in the printer . ( → P .1 17) 6. Select the paper type. ( → P .1 12) 7. Specify the paper length. ( → P .1 13) 84 Basic Printing W orkow.
Printing procedure 8. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P .242) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P .244) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P .
Printing procedure 9. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P .91) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P .92) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P .94) Start printing. Note • Steps 6 and 7 are not required, if a barcode has been printed on the roll and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper .
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.
Printing procedure 4. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P .91) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P .92) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P .94) Start printing. Note • For details on supported paper sizes for the Cassette , see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide .
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.
Printing procedure 3. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P .91) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P .92) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P .
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 (Profess.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
Canceling print jobs Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent to the printer). 1. Double-click the taskbar icon to access the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor . 2. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job .
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 .
Canceling print jobs 2. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer .
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 .
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.
Paper Handling Paper Paper T ypes of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guide identies supported plain paper , coated paper , photo paper (such as glossy photo paper), proong paper , CAD paper , and other types of paper .
Paper V iewing the Paper Reference Guide Y ou can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock . The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide . The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper • 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.
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 Conguration T ool from the imagePROGRAF website.
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.
Paper Paper Sizes Roll If the Roll Feed Unit is installed, rolls that meet the conditions below are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll width Roll Paper W idth Settings in Printer Driver ( *1 ) Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 431.
Paper Paper Size Dimensions Feeding from Cassette Legal(8.5"x14") 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8.50 × 14.00 in) Y es 12"x18"(ARCH B) 304.8 × 457.2 mm (12.00 × 18.00 in) Y es 9"x12"(ARCH A) 228.6 × 304.8 mm (9.00 × 12.00 in) No DIN C3 324.
Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper , press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. Y ou can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the Paper T ray lamp (b).
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.
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.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Attach the 2-inch or 3-inch paper core attachment to the Roll Holder , depending on the size of the paper core of the roll you will use. The printer is delivered with the 2-inch paper core attachment installed.
Handling rolls 2. With the Roll Holder sideways and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder . Important • Always put the Roll Holder sideways when loading rolls.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit Once a roll is in the Roll Holder , follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit . 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 2. With the edge of the roll facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides.
Handling rolls Loading the Roll in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer . Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls: ( → P .1 19) • Sheets: ( → P .167) • If the Platen is dirty , clean inside the T op Cover .
Handling rolls 3. 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 insert it in the slot. This may af fect the printing quality .
Handling rolls Note • How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper , as well as the barcode printed on rolls.
Handling rolls Removing Rolls from the Roll Feed Unit Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit as follows. Note • If the Output T ray Extension is extended, push it in. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 2. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll.
Handling rolls 4. Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover . Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder 1. Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder . 2. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder . Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity , and direct sunlight.
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 .
Handling rolls 3. Close the T op Cover . Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot .
Handling rolls • If the paper is jammed by the 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 . 4. Press ▼ . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows.
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.
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 .
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 identies the type of paper and amount left.
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.
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 Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying T ime , and then click OK .
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 Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying T ime , and then click OK .
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver Setting Automatic Rolls are automatically cut by the Cutter Unit . Automatic Y es Eject (→P .
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.
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.
Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied 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.
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.
Handling rolls 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 The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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.
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).
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 .
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.
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.
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 .120) 2. Use a coin to loosen the screws on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) and remove the unit from the printer .
Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is of f before attaching the Roll Feed Unit . 1. If the Paper T ray Unit is installed, remove the Paper T ray Unit .
Handling rolls 3. Use a coin to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer . Important • After installing the Roll Feed Unit , you may not be able to select rolls in the printer driver unless you complete the Roll Feed Unit device settings.
Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper , press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. Y ou can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the Paper T ray lamp (b).
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 ▼ .
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.
Handling sheets 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. 148 Handling Paper.
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 ▼ .
Handling sheets 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.
Handling sheets Note • For details on paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P .109) 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Handling Paper 151.
Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Cassette Note • Load the paper , making sure not to exceed the Maximum Capacity Line of the Cassette . ( → P .20) • For details on the paper capacity , see “Specications” or the Paper Reference Guide .
Handling sheets 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 it back until it touches the edge of the paper lightly .
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 .146) • Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) (→P .
Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray , load the paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot (→P .155). However , if you have specied POP Board , insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot (→P .163). Loading paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot The procedure varies depending on use of the following accessories.
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.
Handling sheets 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled.
Handling sheets 7. Pull out the Output T ray Extension . Note • When printing from the T op Paper Feed Slot , always make sure the V ertical Paper Guides are stored out of the way . If the V ertical Paper Guides are up and a printed document is left in the Output T ray , the Front T ray Guides may become caught inside the Front Paper Feed Slot .
Handling sheets If the optional Roll Feed Unit is installed 1. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than POP Board from a computer beforehand, the type and size of paper are shown on the Display Screen . Note • If you will load paper before sending a print job, press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper T ray lamp .
Handling sheets 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. 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 .
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.
Handling sheets 3. Push the handles of the V ertical Paper Guides (a) back to raise the V ertical Paper Guides . 4. After the following message is displayed, open the T op Cover .
Handling sheets 5. If the following message is displayed, load a sheet printing-side up on the V ertical Paper Guides . Keeping the sheet against the Front Paper Feed Slot and keep it at as you insert it into the V ertical Paper Guides .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Handling sheets 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.
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 .
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 .
Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover . If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper .
Handling sheets 3. Close the T op Cover . 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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 or Paper T ray Unit and clear the paper jam as follows.
Handling sheets Installing the Paper T ray Unit Hold the Paper T ray Unit at the position indicated by (a) and hang it on the printer using the two hooks. Removing the Paper T ray Unit 1. Remove any paper from the T ray . 2. Close the Paper T ray Cover .
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 .
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.
Printing Photos and Images W orking W ith V arious Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images 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.
Printing Photos and Images Note • Y ou can check the settings values for each print target by clicking V iew Settings . • Y ou can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings , see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”.
Printing Photos and Images 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.
Printing Photos and Images Note • Y ou can check the settings values for each print target by clicking V iew Settings . • Y ou can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings , see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”.
Printing Photos and Images 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.
Printing Photos and Images 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 specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.
Printing Photos and Images 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.
Printing Photos and Images 8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Photo in the E Print T arget list. Note • For information on settings optimized for printing photos and images, see “Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X)”.
Printing Photos and Images 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" . 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”.
Printing Photos and Images 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.
Printing Photos and Images 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.
Printing Photos and Images 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.
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. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD L T .
Printing CAD Drawings 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.
Printing CAD Drawings 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.
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.
Printing CAD Drawings 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3 . 8. Click Cassette in the L Paper Source list. 9. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.
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.
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 specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3 .
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: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.
Printing CAD Drawings 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. Click Roll Paper 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 .51 1) 12.
Printing CAD Drawings HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP R TL( *1 ) emulation.( *2 ) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify HP-GL/2 in the application’ s plotter output settings.
Printing Of ce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce 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.
Printing Of ce Documents Printing Ofce 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.
Printing Of ce Documents 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. Click Cassette in the L Paper Source list. 9. Specify additional printing conditions.
Printing Of ce Documents Printing Ofce 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.
Printing Of ce Documents 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 1 1. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 12. Specify additional printing conditions.
Printing Of ce Documents Printing Ofce 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.
Printing Of ce Documents 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 .51 1) 12.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Using the Printer W ith a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically .
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER 2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. 3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility . 4. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically .
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure 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.
Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied 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 .
Adjusting Images Color Adjustment Y ou can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Magenta Y ellow Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Y ellow . Gray T one Adjust gray tones to suit the images of monochrome photos.
Adjusting Images 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. Colorimetric Color-matching with adjustment to remove color from white area.
Adjusting Images 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.
Adjusting Images 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description D Cyan E Magenta F Y ellow Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Y ellow .
Adjusting Images 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 1 1. Conrm the settings of A Page Size , L Paper Source , and so on. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”.
Adjusting Images 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 in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Adjusting Images 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.
Adjusting Images 1 1. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description D Cyan E Magenta F Y ellow Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , Magenta , and Y ellow . G Gray T one Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos.
Adjusting Images 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 .
Adjusting Images 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.
Adjusting Images 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 .
Adjusting Images 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.
Adjusting Images Print Quality Choose the print quality . The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important.
Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However , this takes more time than regular printing.
Adjusting Images 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. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
Adjusting Images 9. T o adjust the color , click H Color Settings . Note • For instructions on adjusting color , see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .213) 10. Select the K Sharpen T ext check box. 1 1. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Adjusting Images 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. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
Adjusting Images 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. 10. Click High(1200dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type.
Adjusting Images 14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size . 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”.
Adjusting Images 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. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
Adjusting Images 8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Line Drawing in the F Print Priority list. 10. Click High(1200dpi) in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type.
Adjusting Images 15. Conrm the selection in A Media Source . 16. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver of fer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics.
Choosing Paper for Printing 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.
Choosing Paper for Printing 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.
Choosing Paper for Printing 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Enhanced Printing Options 239.
Choosing Paper for Printing 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 ▼ .
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper , complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver , refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Choosing Paper for Printing 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 .
Choosing Paper for Printing 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source , select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper W idth . Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit dif ferent printing applications.
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printer driver . 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Choosing Paper for Printing 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 .
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printer driver . 1. Select the printer in Chooser . 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Choosing Paper for Printing 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 .
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.
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.
Printing enlargements or reductions 8. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click JIS B4 . 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 10. Click D Fit Paper Size . 1 1. Click ISO A3 in the G Paper Size list.
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.
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 Attributes dialog box-in this case, JIS B4 .
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.
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 .
Printing enlargements or reductions 15. Click ISO A4 in the H Media Size list. 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P .
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.
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.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 10. Click E Fit Roll Paper W idth .
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.
Printing enlargements or reductions 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, 16 in.
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 Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Click F Fit Roll Paper W idth .
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.
Printing enlargements or reductions 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 Paper W idth list-in this case, 16 in.
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.
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.
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.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper 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 specied in the application.
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.
Printing enlargements or reductions 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, ISO A2/A3 (420.
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 Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Click G Scaling and enter “120.
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.
Printing enlargements or reductions 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 Paper W idth list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.
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.
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.
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 or reductions 3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility . 4. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders.
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 .
Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure 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.
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.
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.
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.
Printing at full size 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 1 1. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm) . 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”.
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.
Printing at full size 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, ISO A2/A3 (420.
Printing at full size 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize . 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.
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 .
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.
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 Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless . 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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 .
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.
Printing at full size 13. Conrm 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.
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. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
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.
Borderless Printing Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed.
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.
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 specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.
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.
Borderless Printing 7. Access the Main pane. 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.
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 Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.
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 .
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.
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 14. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 15. Select the H Borderless Printing check box.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12" . 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.
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 .
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.
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless . 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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 .
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.
Borderless Printing 13. Conrm 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.
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. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
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.
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.
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)”.
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.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P .447) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. Click J Add to add the paper size of “My Horizontal Banner .” 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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .345) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P .
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 9. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 10. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
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 conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print T arget list.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 12. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 13. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, "430 mm Square." 14. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”.
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” .
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 conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print T arget list.
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 Paper Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Paper Size .
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 .
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 17. Access the Finishing pane. 18. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 19. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
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 brow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
T iling and multiple pages per sheet 5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout .
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.
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.
T iling and multiple pages per sheet 7. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8. Select the B Banner Printing check box. 9. Click OK . 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”.
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.
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. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”.
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.
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. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
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 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.
T iling and multiple pages per sheet 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 the B Page Layout list. Note • Y ou can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking C Set .
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.
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.
T iling and multiple pages per sheet 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
T iling and multiple pages per sheet 7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2 . 8. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10.
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 .
T iling and multiple pages per sheet 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 you do not want to print.
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 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.
Centering originals 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper 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 Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 1 1. Select the G Print Centered check box.
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.
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.
Centering originals 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Select the J Print Centered check box. 14. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing.
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.
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 .
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.
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 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (W indows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50 0.000000or printing centered on a sheet. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 1 1.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper T ype: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.
Centering originals 9. Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list. 10. Click F Scaling and enter “50.” 1 1. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 12. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 13. Select the G Print Centered check box.
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.
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 specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 1 1. Select the J Print Centered check box.
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.
Centering originals 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Make sure B Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 .
Centering originals 1 1. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 12. Select the F Print Centered check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
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.
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.
Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 7. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper 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.
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.
Conserving roll 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.
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 Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 12. Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conserving roll paper 7. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper 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 Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10. Select the I No Spaces at T op or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box.
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.
Conserving roll 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.
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 Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 12. Select the K No Spaces at T op or Bottom check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing.
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.
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.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Y ou can check the print layout on the preview screen.
Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview 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.
Checking Images Before Printing 6. On the main window , you can check the layout and change settings as needed. 7. T o print, click Start Printing in the File menu.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview .
Checking Images Before Printing Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. In the application menu, choose Print . 2. Click Preview to open the preview window .
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.
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.
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 specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x1 1") . 8. Click Cassette in the L Paper Source list.
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.
Other useful settings 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce 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.
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.
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.
Other useful settings 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied 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 Paper Source list.
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.
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 specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 . 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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.
Other useful settings 10. Access the Finishing pane. 1 1. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
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.
Other useful settings 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.
Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS X) Y ou can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system.
Other useful settings 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 .
Other useful settings 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.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper , such as adhesive paper . For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (W indows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
Printer Driver W indows Software Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P .476) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P .
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source , select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper W idth . Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit dif ferent printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (W indows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P .447) • Checking a print preview (→P .448) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main , Page Setup , and Layout sheets.
Printer Driver Checking a print preview Y ou can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors.
Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview 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.
Printer Driver 6. On the main window , you can check the layout and change settings as needed. 7. T o print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver Main Sheet (W indows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. Y ou can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description I Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly . J Unidirectional Printing Although unidirectional printing is slower , it can help prevent misaligned lines and ensure better results.
Printer Driver 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 congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type.
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (W indows) The Paper 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 Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media T ype .
Printer Driver 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, click V iew Settings by Print T arget .
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (W indows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • T o display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings .
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (W indows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (W indows) 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, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings .
Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .213) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Printer Driver 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 specied in the source application.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description D Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size. E Fit Roll Paper W idth Scales the document image to match the roll width. F Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specied scaling value.
Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (W indows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size . The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note • T o display the Paper Size Options dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Paper Size Options .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Page Options Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing the user name, date, or page number in the header or footer . M Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed.
Printer Driver Page Options Dialog Box (W indows) The Page Options dialog box of fers the following settings. Note • T o display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options . ( → P .472) Setting Item Description A Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired.
Printer Driver 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, click Special Settings .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Up Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list. L Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the A Favorites list.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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 s.
Printer Driver 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 conguring the printer , and it is an extension of the printer driver .
Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (W indows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm 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.
Status Monitor Status Monitor 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 .
Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications.
PosterArtist PosterArtist 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.
PosterArtist 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.
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 Manual .
Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings.
Device Setup Utility Conguring 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 congure the printer ’ s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .
Printer Driver Mac OS X Software Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printer driver . 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P .
Printer Driver Note • T o conrm the Print T arget specied 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.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS X) Y ou can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver Conguration 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 .
Printer Driver Setting Item Description N Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished. Select this mode if you want to conserve ink when checking drawings, for example. Depending on the Media T ype and Print Quality settings, this mode may not be available.
Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • T o display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Get Information by Media T ype .
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Paper 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 Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media T ype .
Printer Driver 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, click V iew Settings by Print T arget .
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However , if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver .
Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .213) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance of colors on various devices.
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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 sup.
Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor . • Y ou can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed.
Printer Driver Mac OS 9 Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver , refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P .
Printer Driver Note • T o conrm the Print T arget specied 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.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Printer Driver Conguration 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 Collate Activate this option to print complete sets in the specied quantity .
Printer Driver Setting Item Description O Sharpen T ext Activate this option to print text more sharply . P Reduce Print Unevenness This option is displayed if you have selected Plain Paper in C Media T ype and Ofce Document in F Print Priority .
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver 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 .
Printer Driver Setting Item Description I Gray T one Adjustment 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.
Printer Driver 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, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings , and then click Matching .
Printer Driver 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.
Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .213) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Paper 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 Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media T ype .
Printer Driver 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, click V iew Settings by Print T arget .
Printer Driver 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, click Special Settings .
Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor . • Y ou can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed.
Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows.
Network Setting Network environment After conrming 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.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer Y ou must congure the printer ’ s IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer ’ s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide .
Network Setting Conguring 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 congure the printer ’ s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure 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 ▼ .
Network Setting 10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings are changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 10. This will activate the values you have entered.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure 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 conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel .
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 congure network settings.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer ’ s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure 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.
Network Setting Item Details Default Setting RA W Mode Bi-direction Activate this setting to use Raw mode bidirectional communication. Of f FTP Printing Activate this setting to use FTP Printing. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server ’ s IP address.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer ’ s AppleT alk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure 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.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer ’ s NetW are Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure 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.
Network Setting Item Details Default Setting Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetW are print server . (0-15) 0 NDS PServer T ree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetW are print server . (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetW are print server .
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.
Network Setting Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually . 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup , and then press ▼ .
Network Setting 10. Press ◄ or ► to select Spanning T ree , and then press ▼ . Ethernet Driver Spanning T ree ↓ 1 1. Press ◄ or ► to enable or disable spanning tree support, and then press OK . The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Network Setting Email Notication 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 notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer .
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.
Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (W indows) Conguring 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.
Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in W indows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP , Windows Server 2003, Windows V ista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing.
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.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer ’ s NetW are Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure 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.
Network Setting (Windows) Item Details Default Setting Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetW are print server . (0-15) 0 NDS PServer T ree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetW are print server . (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetW are print server .
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 .
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 ▼ .
Network Setting (Windows) 10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 10. This will activate the values you have entered.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetW are Print Services Before printing in a NetW are network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. Y ou can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software.
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.
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.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetW are Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetW are protocol settings other than the frame type by using 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 . 2. In Print Server Name , enter the name of the print server created in " Specifying NetW are Print Services .
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetW are Network Settings T o print over a NetW are network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • T o congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
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.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring 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.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer ’ s AppleT alk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure 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.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for AppleT alk Network (Macintosh) T o print over an AppleT alk network, activate the AppleT alk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleT alk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleT alk protocol is disabled on the printer .
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. 1. In System Preferences , click Network to display the Network window .
Network Setting (Macintosh) 7. Select the printer in the Printer Browser list and click Add . Conguring 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 .
Network Setting (Macintosh) 9. In the Destination list at right, select AppleT alk , and then select the printer in the list below . 10. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure 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 congured correctly .
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 .
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window . 2. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver . 3. Click Registering IP Address in the Destination list to display the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box.
Network Setting (Macintosh) 6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. 7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring 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 congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern.
Adjusting the Printhead Note • Use Standard Adj. if you have switched to another type of paper or if you want the boundaries between colors to appear as attractive as possible. • Use Advanced Adj. to ne-tune the space between nozzles or colors if you have switched the printhead or if you want printed documents to appear as vivid as possible.
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.
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.
Adjusting the Printhead 12. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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.
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.
Adjusting the feed amount Note • Always specify the paper type when loading paper . Using paper that you have not specied on the printer may cause feeding problems and af fect the printing quality . • W e recommend using the type of paper you use most often for feed amount adjustment.
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.
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 .
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the printhead by using test pattern This section describes adjustment based on an example of printing a band adjustment pattern. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer , and then press ▼ .
Adjusting the feed amount 5. Examine test pattern A 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 =8 T est pattern B is printed for band adjustment.
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.
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.
Adjusting the feed amount 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.
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.
Adjusting the feed amount 7. Examine test pattern C2 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. The printer now goes back online.
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.
Ink T anks Maintenance Ink T anks Ink T anks An Ink T ank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing Ink T ank , make sure an “A” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink T ank part numbers.
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 “A” 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 anks”.
Ink T anks Do not remove an Ink T ank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer , or during printing or printhead cleaning. Initializing Note • Ink T ank replacement is possible even when print jobs are being canceled or if paper is being fed.
Ink T anks 3. Press the tip of the Ink T ank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink T ank Lock Lever to open it. 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.
Ink T anks 5. Before opening the pouch, shake the Ink T ank gently seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink T ank by rotating your wrist to turn the Ink T ank upside-down and right side up repeatedly . Note • If you do not shake the Ink T ank , the ink may sediment, which may af fect printing quality .
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 slowly 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 .
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.
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 Ink Lvl: Chk xx (here, xx refers to the ink color) is shown on the Display Screen and the Message lamp is lit when there is little ink left in a tank.
Printheads Printheads Printhead • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead , see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P .61 1) 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 pattern to check the nozzles.
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.
Printheads If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. 1. Clean the Printhead . ( → P .610) 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer .
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.
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 .
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.
Printheads 7. Open the T op Cover . Rep. P .head OK is shown on the Display Screen . Replace P .head Rep. P .head OK 8. 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).
Printheads 9. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever of the Printhead forward all the way to open it completely . 10. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely . 1 1. Remove the used Printhead . Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it.
Printheads 12. 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 .
Printheads 14. 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.
Printheads 17. 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.
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”.
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 , Ofine , MTCart Full Soon , and Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart .
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.
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 .
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.
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. Initialization of the new Maintenance Cartridge takes about ve seconds, after which the printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Maintenance Cartridge .
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 conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen .
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.
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 .25) 2.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
Other Maintenance Open InkT ankCvr is shown on the Display Screen . Move Printer Open InkT ankCvr 6. Open the Ink T ank Cover . Remove Ink T ank is shown on the Display Screen . Move Printer Remove Ink T ank 7. Open the Ink T ank Lock Lever and remove every Ink T ank .
Other Maintenance 8. Close every Ink T ank Lock Lever , and close the Ink T ank Cover . After Please W ait.. is shown on the Display Screen , Ink Draining.. is displayed as ink in the printer tubes is absorbed. 9. After Completed! T urn Power Off!! is shown on the Display Screen , turn of f the printer .
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions T roubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print an A4 original enlarged on A2 paper? In the printer driver , you can adjust the original image to match the paper size or width, or you can specify enlargement or reduction before printing as desired.
Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper . 1. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper T ray lamp .
Problems Regarding 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 .
Problems Regarding Paper 3. Close the T op Cover . Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover . 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot .
Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the 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 . 4. Press ▼ . If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot , remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows.
Problems Regarding 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 .
Problems Regarding 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 .
Problems Regarding 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 Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲ . 2. Remove the jammed paper .
Problems Regarding Paper 3. Close the T op Cover . 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 .
Problems Regarding 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 .
Problems Regarding 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 .
Problems Regarding 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 .
Problems Regarding Paper • 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 or Paper T ray Unit and clear the paper jam as follows.
Problems Regarding Paper 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 .
Problems Regarding Paper The Front T ray Guides are in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Cause Corrective Action Paper cannot be ejected because the roll was advanced when the Front T ray Guides were in the Front Paper Feed Slot . On the Control Panel , momentarily select POP Board on the screen for selection of the media type.
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.
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 .
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.
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver . ( → P .146) ( → P .1 12) ( → P .147) The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver .
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 .627) Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver .
Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer . ( → P .630) Y ou are using a paper that does not dry easily . Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingT ime .
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.
Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The roll is not loaded correctly in the Roll Feed Unit . Remove the roll and reload it. ( → P .1 16) The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly . Adjust the feed amount.
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 .
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 .
Problems with the printing quality Line thickness is not uniform (W indows) Cause Corrective Action In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows printer driver , Fast Graphic Process is selected.
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.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetW are network Cause Corrective Action The printer ’ s NetW are settings are not congured correctly . Make sure the printer ’ s NetW are settings are congured correctly . In particular , make sure a valid frame type is selected.
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 .
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.
HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems W ith HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned. Cause Corrective Action The plotter origin is incorrect. Check the printing commands. Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed. Cause Corrective Action The memory is full.
HP-GL/2 problems Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible. Cause Corrective Action The data was lost because of replotting. Data for replotting is lost after the following operations. In this case, send the print job again. • The memory buf fer was cleared from the Control Panel .
Other problems Other problems The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer . The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker .
Other problems Ink Level Detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink tanks specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage.
Other problems ink level ↑ detection. ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button. Release? ↑ = Y es ←→ 5. A conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen . As you check the message, press the ▼ button repeatedly until the screen of step 6 is displayed.
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 .
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).
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.
Responding to Messages • Cutting Error (→P .688) • Can’t DetectPapr (→P .688) • Paper T oo Large / Please Check (→P .680) • Paper T oo Small / Please Check (→P .680) • Paper Size / Please Check (→P .682) • Papr Size Undetected (→P .
Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The type and size of paper as specied on the printer do not match the type and size specied in the printer driver . Adjust both settings so that they match and try printing again.
Messages regarding paper PaprT yp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause Corrective Action 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. T ry printing again after adjusting the paper type as specied in the printer driver and the type specied on the printer so that they match.
Messages regarding paper PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause Corrective Action 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. T ry printing again after adjusting the paper size as specied in the printer driver and the size specied on the printer so that they match.
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 .
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 .109) Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle checking.
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.
Messages regarding paper Paper Feed Slot / SpcfdPapr NotFit Cause Corrective Action Sheets supplied from the tray are being fed through a dif ferent paper feed slot than specied for the paper selected in the printer driver .
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.
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.
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 .
Messages regarding paper Can’t DetectPapr Cause Corrective Action The paper has come out of the printer . Remove the paper that has come out of the printer , press the Online button, and reload the paper . ( → P .82) ( → P .89) A paper jam occurred in the printer .
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.
Messages regarding ink 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 .600) The ink level is low , so there may not be enough ink to nish printing.
Messages regarding ink The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Corrective Action Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the section “Ink level detection” in “Disabling Ink Level Detection” and take the appropriate action.
Messages regarding ink 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 . ( → P .600) There is a problem with the Ink T ank . Replace it with a new Ink T ank .
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 .581) The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted when highly transparent lm is loaded.
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 .
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge . ( → P .618) MTCart Full Soon Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full.
Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 GL2: Unsup. papr Cause Corrective Action Replace the paper with a type compatible with HP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide .
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.
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 .
Index Index 699 Index A About This User Manual ............................................. 1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) ......................................... 519 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) .
Index 700 Index Cannot load sheets in the tray ................................ 652 Cannot print over a NetW are network .................... 666 Cannot print over a network ................................... 665 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ..
Index Index 701 Conguring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings .................................................................. 545 Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) .................... 514 Checking a preview of the settings ..........
Index 702 Index H Handling Paper ....................................................... 103 Handling rolls .......................................................... 1 1 1 Handling sheets ...................................................... 145 How to use this manual .
Index Index 703 Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge ............................ 695 Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart ............................... 695 Maint Cart Error / Replace Cart ........................ 695 Maint Cart Full / Replace Cart ..........
Index 704 Index Papr Size Undetected ............................................ 680 PaprSiz Mismatch .................................................. 679 PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline .................... 680 PaprT yp Mismatch ..............
Index Index 705 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) ........ 368 Printing Ofce Documents ...................................... 202 Easy Settings ................................................... 202 Print T arget ........................
Index 706 Index Removing the Paper T ray Unit ............................... 177 Removing the Roll Feed Unit ................................. 142 Removing the Roll from the Printer ........................ 1 19 Repl Consumables .....................
Index Index 707 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ................. 131 Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) ......... 132 Manual (when using paper or media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) ............................ 133 Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) .
Index 708 Index V V ents ........................................................................ 20 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) ............................................................. 534 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) .
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