Large Format PrinterUser's GuideBasic Printing Workflow 1 1Working With Various Print Jobs 18 2Enhanced Printing Options 45 3Windows Sof
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14. Click G Scaling and enter 120.Note• You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge ofthe pap
Printing at full sizePrinting on Oversized Paper ...
Note• Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing.(See "Paper Sizes→P.620 ")•
4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in])• Paper: Roll paper• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. T
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loa
Borderless Printing at Actual SizeTake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) withou
Print Image with Actual SizePrints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the
3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driv-er Dialog Box from Appli
Handling rolls 623Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ...
7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in th
11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).12. Click OK to close the Information d
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.7. Make yo
11. Confirm that the roll paper width matches the paper size.Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this cas
13. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett
Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ...
Fit Paper SizeEnlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.Note• The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3
4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated
8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12".9. Select and click
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• Paper: Roll paper• Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper• Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Not
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.7. Make yo
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded
15. Click E Fit Paper Size under D Enlarged/Reduced Printing.16. In I Paper Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Bor
Scale to fit Roll Paper WidthEnlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width.Note• You can combine this function with rotating
4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated
8. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 orLetter (8.5"x11").9
• Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS an
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.7. Make yo
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded
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15. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ...
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)This topic describes how to print a banner about five times as long as the rol
4. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.5. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. My Horizontal Banner is
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Aft
7. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner.8. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.Note• If the C
If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting.1. On the Layout sheet, click J Special Settings to disp
Follow the steps below to print a banner in either horizontal or vertical format.1. In the application, create an original in the format of a horizont
5. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter100*500.If the Untitled size
6. Access the Page Setup pane.7. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.8. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in t
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10. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.11. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width.12. Confirm the print settings, and click M Print to start pr
• Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in])• Paper: Sheets• Paper type: Any type• Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430
7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. Click Cut Sheet in the L Paper Source list.9. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size li
1. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer.2. Choose Print in the application menu.3. Select the printer in the dialog bo
7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.9. Enter a desired p
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)This section describes how to register and print Custom Page Sizes (Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5)/ Custom Paper
5. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the C Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box.6. In Page Size, enter the height and width of the
12. Access the Main pane.13. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.14. After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected
18. In C Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.19. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start prin
Tiling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ...
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Important• Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows.imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh)Besides combining multiple pages in a single-pa
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.5. Select the A Page Layout check box.6. Click Free Layo
7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document willnot be printed yet.)8. Edit and rearr
2. Access the Page Setup pane.3. Select the N Free Layout check box.4. Click M Print.5. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.Enhan
6. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.Note• Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout windo
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between p
5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.7. Click N Roll Paper Option
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded.7. Make your selection in the E Print Target list.8. Mak
11. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett
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• Paper: Roll• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer
7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application softwar
11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.12. Select the A Page Layout check box.13. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the A Page Layout list.Note•
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
5. Access the Layout pane.6. Click 4 in the A Pages per Sheet list.Note• You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pag
11. Access the Page Setup pane.12. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed i
14. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—inthis case, ISO A3.15. Confirm the
Note• This method of poster printing is supported in Windows.Printing Large Posters (Windows)You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on se
6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In thi
10. Select the A Page Layout check box.11. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the A Page Layout list.Note• Follow the steps below to print only a portion of th
Basic Printing WorkflowPrinting procedure 2Canceling print jobs 13Basic Printing Workflow >iPF81511
Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Rolls ...
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Sel
7. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 orLetter (8.5"x11").8
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in t
14. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Mak
7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4.8. Select the C Enlarged/Redu
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example.•
Printing procedurePrinting Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...
4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click FOK to close the dialog box, and thenselect Print from the application
9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as sel
Important• If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel toenter the paper size.E
Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ...
This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 de-grees to fit within the widt
5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application
This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90degrees to fit within the widt
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Access the Page Setu
9. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in th
12. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett
Sheet printingSheets refer to individual sheets of paper.Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer.• Enlarged/reduced printingYou can
1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing t
5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application
9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.10. Select the G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box.11. Confirm the print sett
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Access the Page Setu
9. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in th
12. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett
Using PosterArtist to Compose OriginalsUsing PosterArtist to Compose Originals ...
4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.5. Select the A Page Layout check box.6. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the A Page Layo
9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired.Important• Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange
NoteIn order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included onthe "User Manuals CD-RO
2. Select a roll as the paper source. (See "Selecting the Paper Source.") →P.6313. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used.• Rolls (
Checking Images Before PrintingChecking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ...
Preview (Macintosh)While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied onthe pre
Other useful settingsPrinting With Watermarks ...
• Watermark printing method: Specify whether to print the watermark superimposed or under the document image. Youcan also print the watermark only on
4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Make your selection in the E Print Target l
10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.11. Select the C Watermark check box.12. Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list.Note• Click D E
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper OrientationYou can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Mak
7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
4. Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.6235. Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading
6. Access the Main pane.7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.8. Make your selection
12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loa
Using FavoritesYou can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings fora parti
3. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.4. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.5. Click N Roll Paper Option
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as
5. Access the Page Setup pane.6. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.7. Access the Main pane.8. In the A Media Type list, selec
9. Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box.10. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting l
Windows SoftwarePrinter Driver 202Preview 243Free Layout 256Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 286Print Plug-In for Office 301HDI Driver 354Status Mon
Printer DriverPrinter Driver Settings ...
For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.• Main Sheet →P.215You can specify the type of paper, color pro
6. Select the type of paper. (See "Selecting the Paper Type (Roll).") →P.6327. Specify the paper length. (See "Specifying the Paper L
• Device Settings Sheet →P.242You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printe
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.Note• Click the BGet Information butto
5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specified in the applicati
Checking a preview of the settingsA preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illu
2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driv-er Dialog Box from Appli
6. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed.7. To print, click Print in the File menu.Note• For details on imagePROG
5. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box.6. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report.7. Choose a fitting
3. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered.Note• To import a favorite, click
Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, andSupport.Note• The titles of dialo
Important• If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings willonly apply temporarily to tha
Important• Confirm the type of paper loaded in the printer and specify the same type in the printer driver.If the type of paper does not match, an
3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer.Note• The Device Settings sheet
Important• If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settingswill apply to all applications
C Advanced SettingsDisplays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink dry-ing time.
• Printing Photos and Images →P.30• Printing Line Drawings and Text →P.19• Printing Office Documents →P.38Depending on the A Media Type setting, some
G Color ModeChoose the color mode.• Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing→P.55Note• Depending on the A Media Type se
Paper Information on Printer Dialog BoxOn the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and conf
Note• To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type.(See"Main Sheet →P.215 ")A Drying T
View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing ApplicationIn the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application.Note•
Note• To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Ad-vanced Settings.(See "Main Sheet →
J SaturationAdjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Satura-tion makes color
Start printing.Loading and Printing on SheetsThese are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing.Follow the steps below to load and print o
Matching SheetOn the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on vari-ous devices.Note
ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM ModeThe following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host IC
Color Adjustment Sheet: MonochromeOn the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast.Note• To display t
I ContrastAdjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makesimages sharper, an
C TextSelect this option to apply color adjustment to text.Page Setup SheetThe following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details o
D Fit Paper SizeScales the document image to match the paper size.E Scale to fit Roll Paper WidthScales the document image to match the roll width.F P
• Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation →P.190K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper)Activate this setting to rotate the docum
Output Method dialog boxThe Output Method dialog box allows you to select the Output Method and set the save settings when saving to the box.Note• To
D Acquire Mail Box NameWhen this is clicked, the box name acquired from the printer main unit is displayed in Mail box.Paper Size Options Dialog BoxIn
E Paper SizeSpecify the desired Width and Height. You can make your selection from sizes that are compatible with Borderless Print-ing by selecting Bo
• Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.4274. Send the print job.• Printing in Windows →P.10• Printing from Mac OS X →P.115. Load the s
• Page Layout Printing•Pages to Print• Free Layout SettingsC WatermarkActivating this option makes two settings available, Watermarks and D Edit Wate
S DefaultsClick to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.Page Options Dialog BoxThe Page Options dialog box offers the following set
Note• If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date,user name, and page number.• W
E Reduce Print UnevennessIf you are concerned about print unevenness, the printing results can be improved by selecting this option. However, print-in
E Application Settings PriorityActivate this setting to use settings values specified in the source application in preference to favorite settings sel
Utility SheetThe following items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help.A MaintenanceC
Support SheetOn the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual.A Support InformationClick to access the Canon support
Settings Summaries Dialog BoxThe Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favoritesshee
Device Settings SheetMany settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settingssheet is
PreviewThe Features of Preview ...
Start printing.Printing in WindowsPrint from the application menu.Important• We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running se
3. On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box.Click the OK button to save the settings.Note• Your printer is depicte
Preview Main WindowThe Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar.Note• You can use the View menu
Preview AreaYou can check the settings you made in this area.Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.Windows So
For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.248Status BarThis shows the message, Pages and Output Size.Windows Software &g
Dialog AreaYou can select the layout and print on the center.Media Type / Paper Source /Paper SizeYou can confirm the information that is set. Layout
No Spaces at Top or BottomYou can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom.F
Setting DetailsFirst Page Go to the first page.Previous Page Go to the previous page.Next Page Go to the next page.Last Page Go to the last page.Go To
Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on theprinter driverSelecting Use Driver Se
Printing with Selecting the LayoutYou can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout.1. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use.B
Button DetailsLower ButtonTurn at the position of .Note• Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise a
2. After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing.Note• The appearance of the dialog box va
Print on the CenterYou can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer.1. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on.2. Click the
Not Print Spaces at the Top/BottomYou can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or
Free LayoutThe Features of Free Layout ...
Note• The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print outputto differ from the Free Layout se
Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout
Free Layout Main WindowThe Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.Note• You can use the View menu to s
Layout AreaThis allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation.Status BarThis shows the paper size, unit of length, and number
Detailed SettingsThe printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basicsettings
Preferences Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences ofFree Layo
Note• You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)).• You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.Objec
Important• During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected.Printing from the applicati
Setting DetailsAuto Settings The one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page
Note• You can input between 25 and 400.• You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button.Format Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Form
Enl./Red.When you place a checkmark here, you can select Scaling, Fit Paper Size, or Fit Photo Size.Setting DetailsScaling Allows you to input the val
Setting DetailsPage Pos You can input the number of the page position in numerical characters.Object SizeYou can confirm the object size.Note• When se
3. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source.Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on
Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.• When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled.5. Click
7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.Laying out a Document Created with Multiple
3. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source.Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on
Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.• When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled.5. Click
7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps.Selecting an ObjectWhen an object is selec
Canceling print jobsCanceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ...
Changing the Object SizeYou can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value.Note• The vertical-to-horizontal r
2. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object.Alternatively, you can move t
Laying out Objects AutomaticallyClick Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Ar-
Center VerticallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center.Align BottomLays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.Align Le
Center HorizontallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.Align RightLays out the objects, justifying them to the right.Changi
Bring to FrontMoves the object to the frontmost position.Send to BackMoves the object to the backmost position.Bring ForwardMoves the object one posit
Send BackwardMoves the object one position to the back.Pasting a Copied or Cut Object1. Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.Alternatively, you may sele
Folded Duplex WindowThis window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Du-plex functi
Layout AreaThis allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects.Status BarThis shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output siz
The following settings are available for the finished size.Setting DetailsFit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entir
ContentsBasic Printing Workflow 1Printing procedure 2Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...
•If you press the Stop button during printingHolding down the Stop button for a second or more during printing stops printing immediately.•If you pres
Print Fold LinesConfigures the color and type of fold lines.Note• To not print fold lines, clear the Print Fold Lines checkbox.Fold Line ColorYou can
9. Configure the Fold Line Color and Fold Line Type from Print Fold Lines.Note• When the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox is selected, fold lines
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyThe Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...
2. Right-click the Printers icon and select Printing Preferences to open the Printing Preferences dialog box.In the Utility sheet, click the Color ima
To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button1. From the Windows start button, select Color imageRUNNER Enlargement C
Add ButtonClick the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. Edit ButtonFrom the Hot Folder list, select a h
Creating a New Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.Note• For the step to open the Color
3. Select the type of printer to use.Click the Next button.4. Select the media type to print.Note• If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked
5. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print.Click the Next button.6. Select the color matching method.Click the N
8. Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy >iPF815 Creating a New H
3. If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has already been received by theprinter), double-click
The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copydialog box.Specifying an Existing Shared Folde
3. The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays.Click the Manual Settings button.4. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays.Enter the hot folder name
5. The location of the folders will appear.Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button.6. As necessary, set the print condition
The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copydialog box.Setting the Print ParametersThe pri
Apply SharpnessPlace a checkmark here to set the sharpness.Drag the slider bar to the left or right to adjust. You can also adjust by directly enterin
2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet.3. Click Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy util
4. Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done onthe touch-panel display.Sca
Print Plug-In for OfficePrint Plug-In for Office features ...
Operating EnvironmentPrint Plug-In for Office 's operating environment is as below.• Compatible Operating SystemWindows XP, Windows Server 2003,
2. Click the Install Individual Software button.3. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office.Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Offi
2. Click Pause Printer to stop printing.3. If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already be
4. Click the Next button.5. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button.Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office >Steps to install i
6. Click the Start button.7. Click the Yes button.8. Click the Exit button.The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete.Windows Software
Important• When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. Ifyou want to use this software, do no
If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 or later, you can also enable add-ins to display Print Plug-In for Office.See below for the procedure for re-in
3. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.4. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the D
For Microsoft Office 20071. Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button.2. From the list on the left side of th
4. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it andclick the Enable button.5. Close a
2. Click the Disabled Items button in the About <application name> dialog box.3. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is display
2. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ribbon, click it.Important• If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not
Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close thePrin
4. Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job.Note• The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using.The jo
Important• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard isopen, close the Large-Format Prin
4. Click Print Matching Roll Width.5. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. Select Next.Windows
9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.11. Enter Copies.N
3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis
5. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in isselected in Choose how
8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.For Pages, insert the page number.11. Enter Copies.
2. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard di
4. Click Multi-Page Printing.5. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select layout from Layout Selection.7. Select Next.8. Select
9. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.10. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Dra
3. Enter name in Name.Up to 31 characters can be entered.4. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings.5. Click OK, and return
Working With Various Print JobsPrinting CAD Drawings 19Printing Photos and Images 30Printing Office Documents 38Working With Various Print Jobs >iP
Important• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open,close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Ot
7. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.8. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Draft
4. Click Portrait Orientation or Landscape Orientation.Note• The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the
7. Click OK if the message is displayed.8. Edit and create the document.Note• Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. Fo
4. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set.Icon ContentsMenuDisplays the About, Help, and Special Settings dial
Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wiz
3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis
6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides
Borderless Printing (PowerPoint)Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins.1. Start Micros
4. Click Borderless Printing.5. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plu
Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting CAD Drawings ...
8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.11
2. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard di
4. Click Multi-Page Printing.5. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select layout from Layout Selection.7. Select Next.8. Select
9. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.10. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Dr
3. Enter name in Name.Up to 31 characters can be entered.4. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings.5. Click OK, and return
Important• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open,close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Ot
7. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.8. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Dra
3. Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you
5. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar.6. Click the Create Page button.7. Click OK if the message is displayed.8. Edit and create the documen
To start from Microsoft ExcelBelow are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel.1. Start Microsoft Excel.2. If Start imagePROG
Print Target DescriptionCAD (Monochrome LineDrawing )Settings optimized to print black lines in CAD drawingsclearly.Perspective, GIS Settings optimize
Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close thePrin
Print Entire Sheet (Excel)For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before prin
4. Click Print Entire Sheet.A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress.The Layout menu will appear automatically.Note• If data a
6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button.Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) →P.351 for deta
Print Selected Area (Excel)For resizing the selected range of cells to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge a particular part of the shee
4. Click Print Selected Area.Important• If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected.A message will appear informing you that
Note• If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to theapplication.5. Select Roll Paper Width tha
13. Press Print to start printing.Important• If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select.• You cannot run Print o
6. Click the OK button.Return to the Layout screen.Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen.7. Configure the settings in the
Item DetailsCenter sheets and print areas This function is only valid in Microsoft Excel.Ensure image quality when creating pagesizesWhen this setting
• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialo
HDI DriverThe Features of HDI Driver ...
Installation ProcedureThere are two ways to install the HDI driver.• Installing with the Canon Installer →P.355• Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wiz
The Installation List appears. Click the Install button of the imagePROGRAF HDI Driver.The driver setup screen appears. Click the Next button.Windows
3. After you have read the Licensing Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click theNext button.4. Confirm th
6. The HDI driver files are copied to the Drv folder where the AutoCAD program files are stored.Click the Finish button. This completes the setup of t
8. The Add Plotter - Introduction Page screen opens. Check the displayed screen and then click the Nextbutton.Note• To open the Add-A-Plotter Wizard y
10. The Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen opens.Make sure that Canon Inc. is selected in the list of Manufacturers, and for the Models select the nam
12. The Add Plotter - Ports screen opens.Make sure that Plot to a port is selected, select the port that you want to use for the plotter, the
14. The Add Plotter - Finish screen opens. Click the Finish button.This completes the installation of the HDI driver.15. Clicking the Finish button
2. The Add Plotter - Introduction Page screen opens. Check the displayed screen and then click the Next button.Note• To open the Add-A-Plotter Wizard
6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In thi
5. On the Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen, click the Have Disk button.6. The Open dialog box opens. From the Look in box, select the CD-ROM drive,
7. The display returns to the Add Plotter - Plotter model screen.Select Canon Inc. from the list of Manufacturers, select the name of the printe
9. The Add Plotter - Ports screen opens.Make sure that Plot to a port is selected, select the port that you want to use for the plot
11. The Add Plotter - Finish screen opens. Click the Finish button.This completes the installation of the HDI driver.12. Remove the User Software CD-R
Opening from the AutoCAD File MenuFollow the procedure below to open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box from the AutoCAD File menu.1. Select
2. The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens.Opening from the Start MenuFollow the procedure below to open the Plotter Configuration Editor di
2. Double-click the Autodesk Plotter Manager icon.The Plotters window opens.Double-click the iPFxxxx.pc3 icon (the icon name is the name of the printe
Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog BoxThe Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box has three sheets.The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box displa
Media Source and Media Size SettingsFollow this procedure to select the media source and the media size.1. Press the Source and Size below Media.The D
Graphics SettingsYou can perform the graphics settings.Vector Graphics settingsUse these settings to adjust the print mode and resolution.1. Click the
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
4. Move the Res slider to adjust the settings.Res presents the following items for selection.Setting Details300 DPI Due to this low resolution, the im
2. Move the slider for each item to the left or right to adjust the settings.Setting DetailsRaster and Shaded/RenderedViewportsUse these settings to a
Setting DetailsLines Merge Where the lines intersect, the line colors merge.2. Click the OK button.Opening the Custom Properties Dialog BoxFollow the
4. The Custom Properties dialog box opens.Windows Software > HDI Driver >iPF815 Opening the Custom Properties Dialog Box4377
Custom Properties dialog boxYou can perform the settings for the media type, color matching, brightness, and other settings.Media TypeThis allows you
Print QualitySelect a print quality to suit the print job.Setting DetailsHighest Gives priority to the highest possible image quality.High Prints imag
Adj. Pale Color RecognizableWhen you place a checkmark here, yellow or cyan lines or other portions of images that are difficult to see when printed i
Note• The settings in the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box are temporary; after the print job finishes the settingsof the printer operation panel ar
Setting DetailsPrinter Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied.Fast Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting i
Important• The color and quality of the specified model cannot be perfectly matched.Color CompatibilityColor settings and compatible models are listed
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ... 65R
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. After confirming tha
2. Select Plot from the File menu. The Plot dialog box opens.Check the Name setting under Printer/plotter and confirm that iPFxxxx.pc3 (the name of th
3. The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens. Perform the settings that you need for the print job.Click the OK button to close the Plotter Co
4. The Plot dialog box opens.Perform the settings that you need on the Plot dialog box, then click the OK button.Note• The content of the settings don
Status MonitorThe Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ... 3
• If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.• Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor.
Pausing/Resuming Print JobsSelecting a print job and clicking the Pause button pauses printing of the selected job.To resume printing of a paused prin
AccountingAccounting Manager ...
Launching the Accounting ManagerThe procedure for launching the Accounting Manager is shown below.1. Open the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor window.2. Se
Title BarThis displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using.Menu BarAllows you to select the menu options required for
It displays a list of either the print jobs on the printers or the regularly acquired print jobs. The displayed information in-cludes the amounts of p
9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in
Status BarDisplays messages and other information.Accounting Manager Basic ProceduresThe first time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following
Setting the Unit Cost for InkOpen the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet.To set the same unit cost for all the inks1. Select the Use s
3. Click the Overwrite button.4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the inks.5. Click the OK button.Important• Your settings are not applied until you click
Important• Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button.Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and PaperOpen the Other sheet. U
Important• Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button.Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting ManagerSelect Units and Di
Paper LengthUse this to select the unit used for paper length.Area Display FormatUse this to select the unit used for paper area.Automatically Acquiri
Jobs on PrinterThis shows a list of the print jobs currently held on printers.You can change the number of jobs displayed per page using the Print Job
Note• You can also open this dialog box by right-clicking the selected job and selecting Show Job Properties. Oryou can also use the toolbar icon to o
Digital Photo Front-AccessDigital Photo Front-Access ...
Device Setup UtilityimagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ...
12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the PageAttributes dialog box—in this case,
Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup UtilityFrom a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provi
3. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu.4. In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual.5. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and
Media Configuration ToolThe Features of Media Configuration Tool ...
Installation ProceduresThe Media Configuration Tool installation screen appears when you start the installation of a new version of the MediaConfigura
3. The License Agreement is displayed.Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button.4. The Choose Destination Location
5. The Ready to Install the Program screen appears.Click the Install button.6. All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wi
Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed.Media Configuration Tool Main WindowThe explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main wi
Support Information ButtonClick this button to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest printer information, check for software
Adding Media Types1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button.2. The Add Media Type dialog box displays.Click the Browse bu
3. The Browse for Folder dialog box opens.Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf and .med files), and then click the OK but
Color Setting DescriptionColor (CAD) 5 Print emulating the HP Designjet 1000, in colors resembling colors produced bythis printer.Color (CAD) 6 Print
6. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to
2. In the Media Type list, select the name to change.Click the Rename button.3. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.Edit the names in Name in Pri
4. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to
2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete.Click the Delete button.Note• Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add c
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off o
3. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to
2. Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move theitem ( or ).The selected item
Updating Media TypesClicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use thiswizard to apply
Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.• When the program cannot communicate w
Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.• When the program cannot communicate w
3. Click the Device Settings tab to display the Device Settings sheet.4. Click A Color Compatibility to display the Color Compatibility dialog box.5.
Mac OS X SoftwarePrinter Driver 425Preview 452Free Layout 481Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 513Printmonitor 538Media Configuration Tool 539Mac OS
Printer DriverPrinter Driver Settings ...
• Color Settings Pane: Monochrome →P.444• Page Setup Pane →P.447You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or r
Specifying Paper in the Printer DriverIf you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver.1. This sets the
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Access the Page Setup pane.8. In the A Paper Source
9. If you have selected Cut Sheet in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed inC Page Size. If you have selected ro
Checking a preview of the settingsA preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings pa
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before PrintingThis topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview func
5. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.6. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired.7. P
2. Select the printer in the Printer list.3. Click Print to start printing.As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in th
The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTLjob is received. Configure the optio
Common ItemsA Media TypeSelect the paper type.For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(See &quo
Configuration using Easy SettingsE Print TargetChoose presets that match the type of document to be printed.• Printing Photos and Images→P.30• Printin
Configuration using Advanced SettingsE Print PriorityChoose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing.• Giving Priority to Particul
P Sharpen TextActivate this option to print text more sharply.K Reduce Print UnevennessSelect this checkbox for two-pass printing to reduce color shad
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog BoxThe Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the pr
E Roll Paper Margin for SafetyYou can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held
A Print TargetShows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).B NameIdentifies the item selected in Print Target by its n
B Matching MethodSelect the color matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various B Matching Method options are availabledepending on
Note• For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver→P.46 "Color Settings Pane: ColorIn general, make any nee
G Gray ToneAdjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool (tinged with blue) or Warm (tinged with red).H BrightnessAdjust the overall image br
Printing Photos and ImagesPrinting Photos and Images ...
A ImagesSelect this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos.B GraphicsSelect this option to apply color adjustment to graphics
C Apply to SampleSelect this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image.D Cyan / E Magenta / F YellowNot available.G Gray ToneNot av
Object Adjustment dialog box: MonochromeIn the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If
Page Setup PaneThe following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help.A Paper So
G ScalingResizes the document image based on a specified scaling value. Enter a value in a range of 5–600.H Borderless PrintingBorderless printing is
Utility PaneThe following settings are available on the Utility pane.A SetClick to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintena
Additional Settings PaneThe following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane.A Data Send MethodChoose how print data is sent to the pr
Support PaneOn the Support pane, you can view support information and the user's manual.A Support InformationClick to access the Canon support we
PreviewThe Features of Preview ...
Starting PreviewFollow the procedure below to start the Preview.1. Start the apllication software which you use.2. From the application software'
Print QualityChoose the print quality.The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution.Print Quality DescriptionHi
5. Preview main window is displayed.Preview Main WindowThe Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and st
Menu BarThis allows you to select menus required for operations.Tool BarThis allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.Preview A
Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.Drawer AreaThis allows you to display the thumbnails of a document.This
Status AreaThis shows Input Size and Output Size.Paper Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.Media TypeTh
Paper SourceYou can select the paper source.The following settings are available for paper source.Setting DetailsCut Sheet Select to print on the cut
Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of
Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qual
Print PrioritySelect a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.Setting DetailsImage This mode achieves the best results for printing
Output Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area.Enlarged/Reduced PrintingSelect the method for enlarged/red
Borderless PrintingYou can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media typeis used
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Pap
Print ButtonClick the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. ButtonClick the button to acquire printer information. Color Settings PanelThis p
Setting DetailsNo color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this whencolor matching is performed by the
2. Select Color Adjustment.3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust.Setting DetailsCyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hue
Adjusting MonochromeUse the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera orother color
MatchingYou can set the matching.Important• If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed.Matching ModeYou can se
Matching MethodYou can select a matching method to suit the print job. Input ProfileSelect the input profile.Note• You can select only after ICC Match
Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A
ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptu
ColorSync1. Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode.2. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box.Preferences Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display.ScalingSet the magnificat
6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the applicatio
2. On the Output Settings panel, click the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box on.3. Select Fit Roll Paper Width.4. Click the Borderless Printing chec
1. On the Output Settings panel, click the Print Centered check box on.2. Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins.Not Print Spaces at th
2. On the Output Settings panel, click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on.3. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces
3. Select Rotate Right 90 Degrees or Rotate Left 90 Degrees.4. Click the Print button. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins.Display with Fitting to
2. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed.Display with AllIn the preview area, you can display all.1. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar
Display with Actual SizeIn the preview area, you can display the actual size.1. Select Actual Size from the tool bar.2. Actual size is displayed.Mov
2. The target page appears.Note• You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails.Mac OS X Software > Preview >Moving a Page iPF8
Free LayoutThe Features of Free Layout ...
Starting Free LayoutFollow the procedure below to start the Free Layout.1. Start the apllication software which you use.2. From the application softwa
5. Free Layout main window is displayed.Free Layout Main WindowThe Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ... 167Conserving Ro
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
Menu BarThis allows you to select menus required for operations.Tool BarThis allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.Layout Ar
Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.Mac OS X Software > Free Layout >iPF815 Free Layout Main Window54
Paper Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.Media TypeThis allows you to select the media type.Note• Alwa
Setting DetailsRoll Paper Select to print on roll paper.Roll Paper WidthThis selects the width of the roll media set to the printer.Note• Available on
Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of
Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qual
Print PrioritySelect a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.Setting DetailsImage This mode achieves the best results for printing
Color Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area.Color ModeYou can select a color mode to suit the print job.S
• Color Adjustment →P.492• Matching →P.495Note• Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode.Restore Defaults Butt
2. Select Color Adjustment.3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust.Setting DetailsCyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hue
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Paper 200.Make sure
Adjusting MonochromeUse the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera orother color
MatchingYou can set the matching.Important• If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed.Matching ModeYou can se
Matching MethodYou can select a matching method to suit the print job.Input ProfileSelect the input profile.Note• You can select only after ICC Matchi
Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A
ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptu
ColorSync1. Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode.2. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area.Mac OS
Preferences Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set thepreferences for
Note• If you do not want to print the object border, deselect the Print Object Frames check box.Object Frame StyleYou can select the object frame styl
Setting DetailsVertical Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation asit is.Horizontal Prints the image and tex
ScalingSet the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.Note• You can input between 10 and 400.• You can change the numbers by
9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in
Object SizeYou can confirm the object size.Note• When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size.Laying out a Multiple-File Document
Selecting an ObjectWhen an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object.Note• To select an object, click that object.• To
2. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle tochange the object size.Resizi
2. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object.Rotating an ObjectYou can rot
Laying out Objects AutomaticallyClick Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Ob
Center VerticallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center.Align BottomLays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.Align Le
Center HorizontallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.Align RightLays out the objects, justifying them to the right.Changi
Bring to FrontMoves the object to the frontmost position.Send to BackMoves the object to the backmost position.Bring ForwardMoves the object one posit
Send BackwardMoves the object one position to the back.Pasting a Copied or Cut Object1. Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.Alternatively, you may sele
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyThe Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...
12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the PageAttributes dialog box—in this case,
Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyFollow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.1. Open the Utility panel of the
2. Click the Set button in Configure Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. to open the Color imageRUNNEREnlargement Copy dialog box.Note• You can also
Delete files in the folderFrom the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete only files in the hot folder.Delete the
Creating a New Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.Note• For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy d
4. Click the OK button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.5. In Name, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list.6. In Hot Folder, enter
8. Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.9. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Pr
4. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.524 .Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy >Editing a Hot Folder
5. Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.529 .Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy >iPF815 Editing a Hot
6. Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.531 .7. Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.8. From the Appl
Deleting a Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.2. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list.3.
Printing Office DocumentsPrinting Office Documents ...
Paper Settings PanelEasy Settings / Advanced SettingsTwo modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.The settings available on
Roll Paper WidthThis selects the width of the roll media set to the printer.Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.Automatic Cutti
Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of
Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qual
Print PrioritySelect a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.Setting DetailsImage This mode achieves the best results for printing
Output Settings PanelEnlarged/Reduced PrintingSelect the method for enlarged/reduced printing.The following settings are available for enlarged/reduce
Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.Paper SizeYou can select the size of the print media.Note• This is not displayed when Fit R
Output Method ButtonClick the button to open the Output Method dialog box.In this dialog box, you can specify the object output method.Setting Details
Setting DetailsMonochrome (BK ink) Select to print all lines with black ink.Note• The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media
Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A
For instructions on printing office documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operatingsystem.• Printing Office D
ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptual C
4. Click the Printer Profile list, and then select a printer profile.ColorSync1. Under Matching Mode, select ColorSync.2. Click the Printer Profile li
After these settings are complete, you can print enlarged copies of scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER.Registering a hot folder on your comp
For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER man-ual.Scanning the original and
PrintmonitorimagePROGRAF Printmonitor ...
Media Configuration ToolThe Features of Media Configuration Tool ...
Procedures for InstallingStart the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Config-u
4. The License is displayed.After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button.5. Click the Agree button.6. Select Easy I
7. Click the Continue button to quit another application.8. When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. The installation of Media
2. Input the administrator name and password, and click the OK button.3. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer
5. After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the E Print Target list.Note• You can check the settings values selec
4. The License is displayed.After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button.5. Click the Agree button.6. Select Uninst
7. Click the Uninstall button.8. Press the Continue button when another application is running.9. When the following message is displayed, click the Q
Starting the Media Configuration ToolFollow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool.From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities
Media Configuration Tool main windowThe explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window.Note• For the step to open the Media Conf
Editing Media Type InformationClick the Edit Media Type Information button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to display the Edit MediaTypes
Adding Media Types1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button.2. The Add Media Type dialog box displays.Click the Browse bu
3. Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf and .med files), and then click the Open button.4. The names of media information
6. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to
2. In the Media Type list, select the name to change.Click the Rename button.3. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.Edit the names in Name in Pri
4. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to
• Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending o
2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete.Click the Delete button.Note• Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add c
The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper informationusing the Update Media Types wizard, s
2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display.Click the Show/Hide button.The selected paper is alternately s
The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper informationusing the Update Media Types wizard, s
2. Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move theitem ( or ).The selected item
Updating Media TypesClicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use thiswizard to apply
Caution• When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed.3. When the program has finished communicati
Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.Caution• When the program cannot commun
Print JobsBasic Print Job Operations 563Advanced Print Job Operations 589Print Jobs >iPF8156562
Basic Print Job OperationsSaved Print Jobs ...
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. After confirming tha
• Print (auto delete)Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.•Save in mail boxSave print jobs on
There are 29 Personal Boxes, numbered 01 to 29. You can specify a name and password for each Personal Box.Up to 100 print jobs can be saved in all Per
Using the printer driver (Windows)1. Access the Page Setup sheet.2. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box.Print Jobs > Basic
3. Choose an Output Method.•PrintSave print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.)• Print (auto delete)Sa
2. Choose an Send job to.•PrintSave print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed.• Print (auto delete)Save print jobs temporarily at the
You cannot manually delete jobs that are already in the process of being deleted.• Preempting other jobsPrint jobs that are being received or prepared
2. You can manage queued jobs as follows.•Deleting queued jobs1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Mgmt Menu, and then press the OK button.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to
For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)On the Driver pane, select the job and the
Printing Saved JobsYou can print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows.• Using the Control Panel• Using RemoteUI• Using imagePROGRAF
Using RemoteUI1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the print job in the list and click
9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as sel
3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK.For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF St
Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print.3. In the Print dialog box
Note• The printing time initially indicates how long it took to finish printing one copy during the previousprint job.If you change the value in Copie
2. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box.3. Specify the number of copies and click the
Using the Control Panel1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Delete the saved job.1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press
Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete.For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Print Jobs &
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.Pr
2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Us
Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor he
You can also move saved jobs from one personal box to another.Move stored print jobs as follows.• Using RemoteUI• Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (W
Operating Environment ...
13. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett
2. Select the print job in the list and click Move.3. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Dest
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has b
2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move.3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and cli
Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs.Note• Enter a password if one has
2. Select the print job in the list and click Move.3. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK.For details, r
Advanced Print Job OperationsSaving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ...
• Print (Auto Del)Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.•Save: Box 01 (Here, the number represe
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Save: Shared Box, and then press the ▶ button.Note• If a password has been set on the printer, the Logon screen is displayed
2. Click Edit.3. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK.• Set Password : Select the check box.• Password
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box for a password and click Open.Note• Enter a passwor
Enhanced Printing OptionsAdjusting Images 46Choosing Paper for Printing 64Printing enlargements or reductions 65Printing at full size 85Borderless Pri
2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.3. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK.•Set password : Select the check box.•
Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set.
Naming Personal BoxesBy default, personal boxes are unnamed. You can name them for easier management.You can assign a name to a personal box as follow
2. Click Edit.3. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the personal box name in Inbox Name and click OK.For details, refer to the Re
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box to identify and click Open.Note• Enter a password i
2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK.For details, refer to the image
Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set.
2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.Displaying a Lis
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the ▶ button.4. Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been
Adjusting ImagesAdjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...
Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROG
Note• Enter a password if one has been set.The password is a four-digit number.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.Printing
• Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)Using RemoteUI1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. S
The Details of the saved document page is displayed.For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard
Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties.The Properties dialog
Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs.Note• Enter a password if one has
Using RemoteUI1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the saved job in the list and click
3. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document.4. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has b
2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties.3. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new job name and clic
Adjustment Item DescriptionContrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other.For soft gradation, decrease the c
Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs.Note• Enter a password if one has
2. Select the saved job in the list and click Set.3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK.Documents cannot be renamed unles
Handling PaperPaper 617Handling rolls 623Handling sheets 650Output Stacker 658Handling Paper >iPF8157616
PaperTypes of Paper ...
The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.•Mac OS X1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock.The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed.2.
Updating paper informationTo update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the MediaCon
2. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage.The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed.Paper SizesRollsRoll
SheetsSheets of the following sizes are supported.Paper Sizes DimensionsISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in)ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33
Paper Sizes DimensionsDIN C2 458.0 × 648.0 mm (18.03 × 25.51 in)DIN C3 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in)DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in)20&
Handling rollsAttaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ...
Matching Method Description RemarksColorimetric Color-matching optimized for printingimage data with accurate colors in inputcolor space. This is the
Important• Cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding prob-lems and affect the printi
1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indica-ted (b), remove it from the R
3. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert itfirmly until the roll touches
• 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment5. Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), pu
Loading Rolls in the PrinterFollow these steps to load rolls in the printer.Note• Remove any loaded paper that will not be used.• Rolls (See "Re
3. Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear,load the Roll Holder shaft (a
4. Pull out the roll paper evenly on both ends. Using both hands, insert the roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot and ad-vance it until the buzzer sounds
5. Lower the Ejection Guide.6. Close the Top Cover.7. Press the OK button.The printer will now advance the paper.After you load a roll, the printer au
Note• If a sheet is loaded when you change the paper source to a roll, "Eject sheet?" is displayed. Press the OKbutton and remove the sheet.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Media Type, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or
3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Length Set, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or
1. Press the Load/Eject button.A confirmation message is displayed regarding removal of the roll.2. Press the OK button.The roll can now be removed.3.
5. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot.Note• For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the R
Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position i
• 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 ( Holder Stopper side)• 2-Inch Paper Core AttachmentImportant• Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from
3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll.Press ▲ to retract the roll manually.Press ▼ to advance the roll manually.Note• Holding down
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for RollsWhen you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are
3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in B Between Pagesand C Between Scans in A Drying
3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in C Between Pagesand D Between Scans in B Drying
Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver SettingMan-ual→P.644 (See "Cutting Roll Paper After Printing.")→P.196CuttingModeAuto CutManual No YesPri
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
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ▶ button.5. Press
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ▶ button.5. Press
Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position)1. After pressing the Online button to bring the printer offline, press ▲ or ▼ to advan
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper AutomaticallyIf the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing prob
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button.The function to reduce cutting dust is now activated.Roll Holder SetLoad a roll on the roll
Handling sheetsSelecting the Paper Type (Sheet) ...
5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.Loading Sheets in the PrinterNote• For details on supported types and sizes of paper, s
Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these partsmay damage them.2. With a sheet leng
When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen.Important• Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line
10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.11. Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on.12. Confirm the prin
Manually Loading Paper to the Position for PrintingWhen printing on non-standard sizes of paper or to specify a particular position to start printing,
2. Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the right sideof the printer, load the paper
Note• If a print job received requires paper larger than the selected paper, it may soil the Platen.Removing SheetsRemove sheets from the printer as f
3. As you hold the sheet, lift the Release Lever and remove the sheet.4. Lower the Release Lever.Handling Paper > Handling sheets >iPF815 Removi
Output StackerStationary Output Stacker ...
e.Basket RodKeeps Basket Arm R and Basket Arm L at the same angle.f.Rear HolderHolds the middle of the Basket Rod (cord side). (See "Using the St
•When the Media Take-up Unit is used, or when the Output Stacker is stored for long periodsLower it to position (3) for storage. (See "Stowing t
Stowing the Stationary Output StackerStow the Stationary Output Stacker if you will use the Media Take-up Unit or if you will not use the Stationary O
Important• When using the optional Media Take-up Unit, position the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they donot interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor
Wheeled Output StackerAn output stacker with casters, positioned in front of the printer.a.Output StackerA cloth tray that catches ejected documents.T
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic descri
Positioning the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer1. Holding the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a), move the stacker between the printer Stand.2.
Removing the Wheeled Output Stacker from the printerNote• If there is not enough space to move the Wheeled Output Stacker, remove any printed document
2. Holding the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a), move the stacker away from the printer.Handling Paper > Output Stacker >Using the Wheeled Out
Adjustments for Better Print QualityAdjusting the Printhead 668Adjusting the feed amount 676Adjustments for Better Print Quality >iPF8158667
Adjusting the PrintheadAdjusting the Printhead ...
Note• If advanced adjustment does not improve printing results, or if you are using special paper, try manual ad-justment.For instructions on manua
6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment.Adjustment is now finished if you have
2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual H
13. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.Adjusting Line Misalig
6. Open the Top Cover.7. Align the Angle Adjustment Lever with the red square and close the Top Cover.Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjust
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.8
A test pattern is printed for adjustment.Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these
10. Close the Top Cover.The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete.Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height)If pap
Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the Feed Amount ...
Note• Use Manual Band Adj for transparent media or other paper for which adjustment with Auto Band Adj. isnot possible.• Either B:Standard/Draft or A:
Paper to PrepareRolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wideSheets Standard Adj. : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter sizeAdvanced Adj. :
Note• If additional fine-tuning is necessary after Manual Band Adj, use Fine Band Adj.. (See "Banding Adjust-ment During Printing (Fine Band Adj
Note• If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose anintermediate value. For example, choose 11
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fine Band Adj., and then press the ▶ button.5. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the value, and then press the OK button.Note• The supp
Note• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustmentcannot be completed correctly unless the loaded
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth)When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the prin
Borderless Printing (Word) ...
9. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.10. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.Ad
Printer PartsPrinter parts 685Control Panel 692Hard Disk 746Optional accessories 752Printer Specifications 765Printer Parts >iPF8159684
Printer partsFront ...
f.Stationary Output StackerA cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (See "Stationary Output Stacker.") →P.658g.Paper Feed SlotWhen load
Backa.Carrying HandlesWhen carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides.b.Media Take-up Unit Power InletConnect the
g.Accessory PocketStore assembly tools, Roll Holder attachments, and other items in this pocket.Top Cover (Inside)a.Top Cover RollerPrevents paper fro
f.PlatenThe Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.g.Borderless Printing Ink GroovesFor catching i
Ink Tank Cover (Inside)Note: The figure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) Ink Tank.a.Ink TanksCartridges of ink in various colors.b
Printer Parts > Printer parts >iPF815 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)9691
Control PanelControl Panel ...
c.Data lamp (Green)•FlashingDuring printing, the Data lamp flashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lampflashes
12. Access the Page Setup pane.13. Confirm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size.14. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to
k.▲ ButtonOffline: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") →P.638Menu mode: Press this button to di
2. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lampremain lit.The printer will not
1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress.If the Message lamp is flashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary.(See
•OnlineThe printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are processed immediately. Ifjobs are received in othe
Mode transitionThe printer mode transitions are as follows:Printer Parts > Control Panel >Printer Modes iPF8159698
*1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previousmode.*2: The printer automaticall
Not printing Printing is pausedDisplay Screen• Display ScreenThe printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon t
If action can be taken If no action can be takenTake the appropriate action. (See "Error Messag-es →P.891 .")Turn off the printer and wait a
Switching ModesSwitching the Printer Online/OfflinePress the Online button to switch the printer online or offline.The Online lamp is lit in Online mo
Printer Status When Online is PressedOffline, when an errormessage is displayed• "Papr Size Mismatch"• "Papr Type Mismatch"Menu mo
Print Priority (*1) DescriptionImage A setting for posters or other documents made up mainly of photos or images, orfor emphasizing photos or images i
Note• You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. (See"Cleaning the Printhead.")→P.819P
• Display of printer-related informationJob Mgmt Menu• Job management menu operationsFor a description of specific items available in the main menu du
Simply press buttons on the Control Panel to access various function menus from the main menu and set or execute menuitems.The following section descr
• Upper level menus are available if ◀ is displayed at left in the top line. To access these upper level menus, press ◀.Specifying menu itemsFollow th
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to sel
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting item to execute, and then press the OK button.After two seconds, the menu command is executed. After commands are
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelTake-upReel(*9→P.721)Disable *EnablePaperMenuCut SheetType
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelPaper De-tails(The papertype is dis-playedhere.)(*5→P.720)
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelPaper De-tails(The papertype is dis-playedhere.)(*5→P.720)
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelGL2 Set-tingsQualityManagerColorModeColor (CAD) 5Color (CA
Setting Item Options DescriptionColor Adjustment CyanMagentaYellowGray ToneBrightnessContrastSaturationYou can adjust the levels of cyan, magenta,and
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelGL2 Set-tingsLine &Pen Man-agerPen Setup Define Pa-let
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelAdjustPrinterManualBand AdjNoYesAdjustLength(*3→P.720)A:Hi
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelInterfaceSetup(*15→P.721)NetWare(*15→P.721)FrameType(*6→P.
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelInterfaceSetup(*15→P.721)ReturnDefaults(*16→P.721)No *YesM
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelSystemSetupSleep Tim-er(*17→P.721)5 min. *10 min.15 min.20
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelSystemSetupDate For-mat(*15→P.721)yyyy/mm/dd *dd/mm/yyyymm
First LevelSecondLevelThird Lev-elFourthLevelFifth Level Sixth LevelSeventhLevelEighth LevelSystemSetupOutputMethodSave: Box XXSave andPrintOff *OnSav
*6: Not displayed if NetWare is Off.*7: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On.*8: Follows the setting in Date Format.*9: Displayed if the Media Take-
• Printer information• HP-GL/2 settings informationFor details on submenu screens, see "Submenu Display." →P.735Main menu during printingThe
Setting Item Description, InstructionsHead Cleaning Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.819Choose Head Cleaning A if pr
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an e
Setting Item Description, InstructionsTest Print Choose Paper Details to print the paper settings as specified in Paper Details.Choose Print Job Log t
Setting Item Description, Instructions(The type of paper is dis-played here.)(*1 →P.726 )Feed Priority Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normal
Setting Item Description, Instructions(The type of paper is dis-played here.)(*1 →P.726 )Bordless Margin Choose Automatic to have the printer automati
Setting Item Description, InstructionsJobLog(Choosefrominfor-ma-tionaboutthelatestthreeprintjobs.)Document Name Displays the document name in the last
Setting Item Description, InstructionsPaper Manag-erMargin Specify the margin around paper. The margin for the trailingedge of sheets is 23 mm (0.9 in
Setting Item Description, InstructionsLine & PenManagerSmoothing• If you choose SoftwareOperation is determined by the application. If nothing
Setting Item Description, InstructionsAuto Head Adj.Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test patternfor the automatic adjust
Setting Item Description, InstructionsTCP/IPIP Setting IP Address Specify the printer network information when using a staticIP address.Enter the IP a
System SetupSetting Item Description, InstructionsWarning Buzzer Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound oncefor warnings and three times fo
Setting Item Description, InstructionsTrimEdge Reload Specify whether to trim the leading edge of the currentlyretracted roll when the roll is advance
5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.6. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list.7. Click High (1200dpi) in the F Prin
Setting Item Description, InstructionsOutput MethodSave: Box 01Select the output method.To print as usual, select Print. Selecting Print (Auto Del)wil
InformationSetting Item Description, InstructionsSystem Info Firmware Displays the version of the printer and firmware.Boot Displays the version of th
Information on the loaded paperHere, the paper size, type, and related printer settings are displayed.Printer informationDisplays the firmware version
2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print
Adjust Printer Current printer settings.Auto Head Adj. Printhead adjustment value.Auto PrintInterface Setup Current network settings.EOP Timer Sets th
Skip Take-UpErrCurrent warning and error settings.Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings.Paper Size BasisSheet Selection 1Sheet Selection 2Tri
ProcessingOptionOn-the-FlyHP-GL/2 setting values.PageSizePro-cess1PageSizePro-cess2GL2 Settings HP-GL/2 setting values.Line&Pen ManagerEnable merg
Pen 10 -- WidthHP-GL/2 setting values.Pen 11 -- WidthPen 12 -- WidthPen 13 -- WidthPen 14 -- WidthPen 15 -- WidthDefine Palette (Palette B)Pen 0 -- Wi
LPD PrintingCurrent network settings used by RemoteUI.IPP PrintingIPP Printer URIRAW PrintingRaw Port NumberRaw Mode Bi-directionFTP PrintingPrimary D
COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (in-dicating how much they have been used).CUTTERMEDIALIFE TTLLIFE ROLLLIFE CUT-SHEET
11. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.12. Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on.13. Confirm the prin
When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed.Printer Parts > Control Panel >Checking Ins
Note• During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the cur-rent screen.Press the ◀ or ▶ butt
Hard DiskPrinter Hard Disk Operations ...
WindowsPrinterdriverimage-PROGRAFFree Layoutimage-PROGRAFStatusMonitorRemo-teUIControlPanelimage-PROG-RAF HDIDriverColor im-ageRUN-NER En-largementCop
Using the Control Panel1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲
Using imagePROGRAF Status MonitorThe Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space.・ Hard Disk Sheet in imagePROGRAF Status MonitorFor details, refer
For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard DiskYou can erase data on the printer's har
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button to display the confirmation screen.Note• As for the time required for deletion, confirm it
Optional accessories Media Take-up Unit ...
a.Left Media Take-up UnitLoad the Rewind Spool here.b.Right Media Take-up UnitLoad the Rewind Spool here. Includes the Media Take-up UnitPower button,
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X)You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an
Using the Media Take-up UnitThis topic describes how to use the Media Take-up Unit.Important• The Media Take-up Unit cannot be used with sheets.• Do n
3. When rewinding rolls with 3-inch paper cores, insert the 3-inch Adapter on the flanges at both ends.4. Insert the paper core, which serves as the s
5. Push the flanges in firmly until the paper core is secured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft.Important• After pushing in the fl
7. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.8. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Take-up Reel, and then press the ▶ button.9. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Enable, an
Note• When rewinding heavyweight paper, use strong adhesive tape to fasten it.14. Press the Online button to bring the printer offline, and then press
16. You can unwind rolls by holding down ▼ on the Control Panel.17. Use a combination of Weight Roll, Weight Joint, and Weight Flange that matches the
Weight FlangeRoll TypeWeightFlange to UseGlossy Photo Paper, Semi-Glossy Photo Paper, Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper, Heavyweight Sem-iGlossy Photo Pa
19. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.The Media Take-up Unit is now ready for use. Printed rolls can now be rewound automatically.No
3. Remove the Weight Roll from the roll paper.4. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press th
Apply adhesive tape to the rewound paper to hold it in place, if necessary.Important• Be careful not to scratch the printed surface.8. Turn off the Me
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.8
Important• Always turn off the Media Take-up Unit before removing the Rewind Spool. The Media Take-upUnit may be damaged if you do not tu
Printer SpecificationsSpecifications ...
InterfaceUSB2.0(*1 →P.766 )Format Internal portMode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transferConnector Series B (4-pin)Ethernet Forma
Paper Size Roll width 44-in. Roll (1117.6mm), 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm), JIS B0/B1 Roll(1030.0mm), 36-in. Roll (914.4mm), ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm),30-in.
Print AreaA margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless print-ing, the actua
•Printable AreaA margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. Forinformation on pap
Network SettingNetwork Setting 771Network Setting (Windows) 783Network Setting (Mac OS X) 793Network Setting >iPF81510770
Network SettingNetwork Environment ...
• Mac OS X 10.2.8–10.4• Compatible computer• A computer that runs one of the above operating systemsNote• The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk
•Example of a Macintosh networkIn Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour (Zeroconf) functions.Note• The imagePR
9. Click High(1200dpi) in the F Print Quality list.Note• Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper.10. Click
Important• If you use a DHCP server for automatic assignment of the printer's IP address, printing may no longer bepossible after the pri
7. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value.Note• Pressing the ▲ button increases the number by 1. The maximum value is 255, after which 0 is dis-pl
2. In Windows, open a command prompt, or in Mac OS X, start Terminal.3. Execute the following command to add entries to the ARP table for managing IP
Important• Use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later as a web browser.In Mac OS X, you can also us
Item Details Default SettingIPP Printer URI When using a standard Windows port for IPP printing, enter anURL less than 255 bytes for all characters fo
3. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.4. Click Information in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Information pa
Configuring the Communication Mode ManuallyThis topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually.1. Press the Menu button to d
12. Press the Online button.After the confirmation message is displayed, press OK.The new settings will take effect after the printer restarts.Email N
1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUIpage.http://printer IP
Network Setting (Windows)Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ...
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data ... 401
Choosing Paper for PrintingChoosing a Paper for Printing ...
Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network SettingsFollow the steps below to configure the NetWare network settings.1. Start the web browser a
Item DetailsDefaultSettingNDS PSer-verTree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server.(0–32 characters)—Context Name Specify
6. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and thedefault gateway in Gateway Addres
10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.If any of the settings is changed, a message for confirmation is displayed. In this case, pres
When using queue server mode, all print server functions are supported, so there is no need for other print serversoftware or hardware. In NDS queue
4. To use the printer in remote printer mode, start the print server.To use the NetWare file server as the print server, enter LOAD PSERVER.NLM at
1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUIpage.http://printer IP
2. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Serv-ices→P.787 ."3. In Print Serv
4. As the destination port, specify the print queue created by configuring the NetWare print service settings.Network Setting > Network Setting (Wi
Network Setting (Mac OS X)Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ...
Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ...
Item Details Default SettingZone (*2) However, do not use the following single-byte characters: @, :, and =. Also avoid us-ing * (which represents the
5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.If any of the settings is changed, a confirmation message is displayed. In this case, press the
2. In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet. Next, click AppleTalk, select Make AppleTalk Active, and click Apply now.3. Close the Network window and save th
7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add.Configuring the Destination for TCP/IP NetworkFollow the steps below t
3. Click Add to display the Printer Browser window.4. Click More Printers.Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) >Configuring the Destinat
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 Setti
7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window.Important• If imagePROGRAF Generic is indicated in Kind, the printer i
4. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add.Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) >iPF815 Configuring
MaintenanceInk Tanks 803Printheads 817Maintenance Cartridge 827Cleaning the Printer 837Other Maintenance 841Maintenance >iPF81511802
Ink TanksInk Tanks ...
• Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in)• Paper: Roll• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])1. Choo
These ink tanks are labeled with a white letter A in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label whenyou purchase new ones. For
If a message requests you to replace ink tanks, press the OK button.Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the p
Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml)1. Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp.The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no
3. Hold the Ink Tank by the grips (a) and remove it. Press the OK button.Caution• If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the
Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml)1. Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp.The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no
3. Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. Press the OK button.Caution• If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it in the
Load the ink tank (330 ml)1. Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right gently seven or eight times.Important• If you do not ag
3. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder with the ink holes facing down, as shown.Note• Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder
Note• If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank.6. Close the Ink Tank Cover.The printer will go online or offline.Load the ink tank (700 ml)1
2. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.Important• Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the
6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.8. Select the width of the lo
4. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place.5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.Note• If the
Checking Ink Tank LevelsOn the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank.The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink level
If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display ScreenWhen there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and "Ink Level: Check"
PrintheadsPrinthead ...
2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Nozzle Check
Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged.Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or H
Replacing the PrintheadWhen to replace the PrintheadReplace the Printhead in the following situations.•If the printing quality does not improve even a
2. Clean inside the Top Cover. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.8373. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.4. Press ▲ or ▼ t
8. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completelyto wipe it clean.Important• Do n
9. If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Move theCarriage out of the way manuall
• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration
Note• Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.13. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case.Impor
Important• The inside surfaces of Safety Cap 1 (a) and Safety Cap 2 (b) are coated with ink to protect the noz-zles. Be careful not to touch these sur
18. Close the Top Cover.Ink now fills the system.After about six minutes, the Printhead will be automatically aligned, and the printer will go online.
Maintenance CartridgeMaintenance Cartridge ...
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress.You can replace the Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicate
6. At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.7. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand un
8. Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging material, and Shaft Cleaner (a), and then take out the MaintenanceCartridge (b).Important• Never to
10. Confirm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box with the packaging material attached, and storeit so that it stays level.Imp
12. Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in.13. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.14. Press the OK button.The printe
After you execute Repl. maint cart and replace the Maintenance Cartridge, a message will appear on the Display Screenrequesting you to replace the Sha
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection
6. Hold the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it toward you to remove it.Important• Do not touch the Linear Sc
Note• Attach the cap from the new Shaft Cleaner on the used one. Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner inthe small box before putting it in the larger
If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display ScreenWhen the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is
Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Printer Exterior ...
•After borderless printing•After printing on small paper•After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting debris•If you have replaced the roll•
Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these partsmay damage them.Avoid cleaning where
3. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe away dirt or paper dust (debris from cutting) insidethe Top Cover.Wipe away any ink res
Other MaintenancePreparing to Transfer the Printer ...
LevelShipping Meth-od (Example)Permitted Angle of InclinationAmount ofInk to Dis-pose ofRequiredMainte-nance Car-tridges(*1)3 Tipping theprinter or ho
7. Open the Ink Tank Cover.8. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever (a). Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loa
Note• Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leakand cause stains.10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to
At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes.Important• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process.When the process is finis
17. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indica-ted.Important• Here, the Be
18. Close the Top Cover.19. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation.20. If the Stationary
Updating the FirmwareTo obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware,upd
TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions 850Problems Regarding Paper 852Printing does not start 863The printer stops during a print job 865Problems w
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions ...
Question AnswerHow do I print withoutwasting all the blankspace on the right sidewhen printing an A4-sized original at A3size?By specifying to rotate
Problems Regarding PaperClearing Jammed Roll Paper ...
Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these partsmay damage them.4. If the Cutter is
15. Click ISO A3 in the I Paper Size list.16. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming prin
5. Lift the Release Lever.6. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors or cutting tool to cutaway
7. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.Important• Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriag
9. Close the Top Cover.10. Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.694The roll is now advanced. After it is finishe
Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these partsmay damage them.4. Lift the Release
Note• If you do not find any scraps or jams, see "Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found."→P.8586. If the Carriage is on th
2. Check for paper in the lower part of the printer. Remove any jammed paper here by pushing it to the floor with yourfingers.3. Lift the Release Leve
The paper will drop to the floor or to the lower part of the printer.Note• If there is paper left in the lower part of the printer, push it to the flo
Cannot Load SheetsCause Corrective ActionThe paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp.Pap
Cause Corrective ActionRemove the foreign object from theMedia Take-up Sensor path. Arrangethe Basket Cloth and Basket Rod sothey do not interfere wit
Printing does not startThe Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ...
• Paper: Roll• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm)1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dia
The display screen indicates AgitatingCause Corrective ActionInk agitation is inprogress.The time for agitation varies depending on how long the print
The printer stops during a print jobAn error message is shown on the Display Screen ...
Problems with the printing qualityPrinting is faint ...
Cause Corrective ActionPrinting may be faint if Print Qual-ity in Advanced Settings in theprinter driver is set to Standard orDraft. (See "Giving
The edges of the paper are dirtyCause Corrective ActionThe Platen has become dirty afterborderless printing or printing onsmall paper.Open the Top Cov
Cause Corrective ActionYou are using a paper thatdoes not dry easily.In this case, in the Control Panel menu, complete the settings for Dry time and A
Cause Corrective ActionColor may change slightly even on the same mod-el of printer if you use a different version of thefirmware or printer driver, o
Cause Corrective ActionYou are printing on paper that curlseasily.Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is suscepti-ble t
Cause Corrective ActionThe Platen suction is too strong.Close the blue Switch on the platen so that it matches the paper size. (See "Setting the
3. Remove the Cleaning Brush.4. Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●.Troubleshooting > Problems with
6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.8. In the APage Size list, c
5. Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen that corresponds to the size of paper for printing.Number Paper Size Dimensions2 1
The contrast becomes uneven during printingCause Corrective ActionThe paper feed amount is out of adjust-ment.Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjus
Cause Corrective ActionThe Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they areclogged. (See "C
Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paperFor paper-specific troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Pa
Cannot print over a networkCannot connect the printer to the network ...
Cannot print over a NetWare networkCause Corrective ActionThe printer's NetWare set-tings are not configuredcorrectly.Make sure the printer'
Installation problemsRemoving Installed Printer Drivers ...
3. Select imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and then click the Change/Remove button.Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows)Remove imagePROGRAF
HP-GL/2 problemsLines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed. ... 882L
HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specifiedCause Corrective ActionThe page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source ap-plicatio
Output Settings Panel ...
10. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width.Note• After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the widthof the loade
Other problemsThe printer does not go on ...
If the Printer Makes a Strange SoundCause Corrective ActionThe printermakes asound duringoperation.The following sounds do not indicate a problem with
The printer consumes a lot of inkCause Corrective ActionMany full-page color im-ages are printed.In print jobs such as photos, images are filled with
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button.3. A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about disabling ink level
6. Check the message and press the ▶ button.7. Check the message and press the ▶ button.8. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.9.
10. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online.Troubleshooting > Oth
Error MessageError Messages 891Messages regarding paper 893Messages regarding ink 904Messages regarding printing or adjustment 907Messages regarding p
Error MessagesBefore borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. ...
Rel lever is in wrong position. ...
Messages regarding paperPapr Type Mismatch ...
1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P
Cause Corrective ActionYou tried to print a test pattern forprinter adjustment on several sheets,but sheets of different types of paperwere used.Follo
Cause Corrective ActionThe roll width set in Fit Roll Paper Width in theprinter driver does not match the width of the roll loa-ded in the printer.Hol
Cause Corrective ActionPaper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.")→P.651Because th
*When using the Media Take-up Unit, either hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing orpress the Online button to continue pri
Cause Corrective Action1. Lift the Release Lever and remove the roll. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.")→P.634 (See "Re
Sheet removed.Cause Corrective ActionA sheet has come out of the printer during printing.1. Lift the Release Lever and remove the paper.2. If "No
Paper jam."Lift the release lever."Cause Corrective ActionA paper jam occurredin the printer duringprinting.1. Lift the Release Lever and re
Cause Corrective ActionPaper is loaded askew.5. Close the Top Cover. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.651Note• To disable this mess
Cause Corrective ActionThe Cutter Unit stops inthe middle of cutting. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.642In other cases,
Cause Corrective ActionThe Take-up Reel setting in the printer MAIN MENUwas changed from Enable to Disable, but a print job wasreceived before the rol
5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection
Messages regarding inkInk insufficient. ...
Close Ink Tank CoverCause Corrective ActionThe Ink Tank Cover is open. Close the Ink Tank Cover.Ink tank is empty.Cause Corrective ActionThere is no i
No ink tank loaded.Cause Corrective ActionThere is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Load or reload the Ink Tank. (See "Replacin
Messages regarding printing or adjustmentUse another paper. ...
Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch.Cause Corrective ActionThe blue Switch on the platen was set to the sideopposite ● when a bord
Messages regarding printheadsCannot adjust printhead. ...
Cause Corrective ActionHighly transparent film is loa-ded that cannot be used for au-tomatic feed amount adjust-ment.Press the Online button to clear
Execute printhead cleaning.Cause Corrective ActionThe Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow these steps to clean the Printhead.1. Hold down the Stop b
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridgeInsert the maintenance cartridge. ...
Maintenance cartridge problem.Cause Corrective ActionAn incompatible or used MaintenanceCartridge has been installed.Install an unused Maintenance Car
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded
Messages regarding the hard diskHard disk error. ...
Mail box nearly full.Cause Corrective ActionThe free hard disk space left for personal boxes in the printer's harddisk does not have 1 GB, combin
Messages regarding HP-GL/2This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. ...
Other MessagesGARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...
Cause Corrective ActionTurn off the printer and wait at least three seconds be-fore restoring the power.If the message is displayed again, write down
Multi-sensor errorCause Corrective ActionDirect sunlight or strong lighting may be shin-ing on the printer and causing the sensor tomalfunction.Take s
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2. Click a topic you want to read.The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic.To review multiple topics at once, select the check box
ScalingEnlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired.For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the f
HTML Version of the Manual for PrintingYou can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing.The
The topics in Basic Printing Workflow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing.3. Clear the sections you will not print and click the
Printing a group of individual topics in the manualWhen you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a
3. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area.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.Printing selected topicsPrint selected topics as follows.1. Access the printing dial
•MacintoshOn a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a figure or a link while holding theCtrl key. In the shortcut menu
•MacintoshNote• To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method.Appendix > How to use this manual >HTML Version of the Manua
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3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Sel
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7. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO
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5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loa
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