Canon imagePROGRAF iPF510 User Manual

User ManualENGLarge Format Printer

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Printing procedure9. Send the print job.• Printing from Windows (→P .91)• Printing from Mac OS X (→P .92)• Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P .94)Start printi

Printing procedureLoading and Printing on Sheets in the CassetteThese are the basic steps for loading sheets in the cassette and then printing from th

Printing procedure4. Send the print job.• Printing from Windows (→P .91)• Printing from Mac OS X (→P .92)• Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P .94)Start printi

Printing procedureLoading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed SlotThese are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then pr

Printing procedure3. Send the print job.• Printing from Windows (→P .91)• Printing from Mac OS X (→P .92)• Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P .94)4. Load a sh

Printing procedurePrinting from W indowsPrint from the application software menu.Important• The Windows printer driver can be used in the following ve

Printing procedurePrinting from Mac OS XPrint from the application menu after registering the printer .Important• W e recommend exiting unnecessary ap

Printing procedurePrinting from the application software1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for

Printing procedurePrinting from Mac OS 9After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software.I

Printing procedurePrinting from the application software1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for

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Canceling print jobsCanceling print jobsCanceling Print Jobs from the Control PanelHold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel prin

Canceling print jobsCanceling Print Jobs from W indowsY ou can cancel print jobs in the printer window .1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to di

Canceling print jobsDo the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent tothe printer).1. Double-cl

Canceling print jobsCanceling Print Jobs from Mac OS XY ou can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor .1. Click the printer icon in the Dock t

Canceling print jobs2. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job.The job sent to the printer is canceled.

Canceling print jobsCanceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or backg

Canceling print jobsCanceling foreground print jobs1. When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period(.) key

PaperHandling PaperPaperT ypes of PaperFor information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guideiden

PaperV iewing the Paper Reference GuideY ou can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system.• W

Paper• Mac OS X1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock .The online support window is displayed.2. Select Paper Reference Guide .The Paper Reference

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Paper• Mac OS 91. Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx representsthe printer model.)The Paper Reference

PaperUpdating paper informationY ou can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading thelatest version of t

Paper• Mac OS X1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock .The online support window is displayed.2. Select Stay Informed .The default browser is start

PaperPaper SizesRollIf the Roll Feed Unit is installed, rolls that meet the conditions below are supported.• Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in)• Inne

PaperPaper SizeDimensionsFeeding fromCassetteLegal(8.5"x14") 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8.50 × 14.00 in) Y es12"x18"(ARCH B) 304.8 × 457.2

Handling rollsHandling rollsSelecting the Paper SourceWhen advancing paper , press the Feeder Selection button and select the source.Y ou can determin

Handling rollsSelecting the Paper T ype (Roll)When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows.

Handling rollsSpecifying the Paper Length (Roll)When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows.Not

Handling rollsLoading Rolls on the Roll HolderWhen printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Attach the 2-inch or 3-inch paper core attac

Handling rolls2. With the Roll Holder sideways and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insertthe roll in the Roll Holder from the left

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Handling rollsLoading Rolls in the Roll Feed UnitOnce a roll is in the Roll Holder , follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit .1. Ope

Handling rollsLoading the Roll in the PrinterFollow these steps to load rolls in the printer .Note• Remove any loaded paper that will not be used.• Ro

Handling rolls3. Insert the edge of the roll paper into the Paper Feed Slot (a) and feed it manually until youhear the paper feed tone.Important• Be c

Handling rollsNote• How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automaticdetection of the remaining roll paper

Handling rollsRemoving Rolls from the Roll Feed UnitRemove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit as follows.Note• If the Output T ray Extension is extended,

Handling rolls4. Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover .Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder1. Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder .2. Remove the r

Handling rollsClearing Jammed Roll PaperIf paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of theControl Pane

Handling rolls3. Close the T op Cover .Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).• If paper from a roll is jammed by the Pape

Handling rolls• If the paper is jammed by the Output T rayRemove the jammed paper from the Output T ray .After removing the paper , make sure there ar

Handling rollsClearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets

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Handling rollsFeeding Roll Paper ManuallyWhen the printer is of ine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the rollp

Handling rollsDetection of the Remaining Roll PaperIf you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper , when the roll is ejected, a

Handling rollsSpecifying the Ink Drying T ime for RollsWhen you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed sur

Handling rollsMac OS X1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media T ype .3. In the Paper Detailed

Handling rollsMac OS 91. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the Main pane and click D Settings in A Media T ype .3. In the Paper Detailed

Handling rollsSpecifying the Cutting Method for RollsHow a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings.Cutting Method Menu Set

Handling rollsEject (waiting for ink to dry after printing)1. Select Eject as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK .The setting is

Handling rollsManual (when using paper or media that cannot be cut using theCutter Unit )1. Select Manual as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and

Handling rollsPaper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position)1. If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button.

Handling rollsCutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper AutomaticallyIf the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or

How to use this manualIntroductionHow to use this manualAbout This User Manual• SymbolsThe following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate

Handling rolls4. Press ◄ or ► to select T rim Edge First , and then press the ▼ button.Plain PaperT rim Edge First ↓5. Press ◄ or ► to select the desi

Handling rollsReducing Dust from Cutting RollsThe printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are m

Handling rollsRoll Holder SetA set of parts including a Roll Holder , Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper CoreAttachment , an

Handling rollsAttaching Accessories to the Roll HolderMounting the 3-Inch Paper Core AttachmentT o load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-

Handling rollsAttaching the Spacer for Borderless PrintingIf you use an A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Pri

Handling rollsFeeding Paper from the Roll Feed UnitThe Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used by the T ray ,

Handling rollsRemoving the Roll Feed UnitImportant• Always make sure the printer is of f before removing the Roll Feed Unit .1. Remove any rolls in th

Handling rollsInstalling the Roll Feed UnitImportant• Always make sure the printer is of f before attaching the Roll Feed Unit .1. If the Paper T ray

Handling rolls3. Use a coin to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer .Important• After installing t

Handling sheetsHandling sheetsSelecting the Paper SourceWhen advancing paper , press the Feeder Selection button and select the source.Y ou can determ

How to use this manual• Figures and software screens• Figures in this User Manual may be dif ferent from the actual appearance of the printer in somec

Handling sheetsSelecting the Paper T ype (Cassette)1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings , and then

Handling sheetsSelecting the Paper T ype (T ray)When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follow

Handling sheets5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.148 Handling Paper

Handling sheetsSelecting the Paper Size (Cassette)1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings , and then p

Handling sheetsSelecting the Paper Size (T ray)T o change the paper size after paper has been advanced, select the paper size as follows.Note• After y

Handling sheetsNote• For details on paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P .109)5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.Handling Paper 151

Handling sheetsLoading Sheets in the CassetteNote• Load the paper , making sure not to exceed the Maximum Capacity Line of the Cassette . ( → P .20)•

Handling sheets4. Squeeze the Guide Lever of the Width Guide (a) and slide it to the right until it touches theedge of the paper lightly .5. Similarly

Handling sheets7. Pull out the Output T ray Extension .Note• When changing the type or size of paper , select the new type or size in the menu on the

Handling sheetsLoading Sheets ManuallyWhen using the tray , load the paper in the T op Paper Feed Slot (→P .155). However , if you have speciedPOP Bo

How to use this manualSearching T opicsY ou can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms.1. Enter a term and clic

Handling sheets3. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load.4. Load the paper in the T ray with the prin

Handling sheets5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded.Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper fr

Handling sheets7. Pull out the Output T ray Extension .Note• When printing from the T op Paper Feed Slot , always make sure the V ertical Paper Guides

Handling sheetsIf the optional Roll Feed Unit is installed1. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than POP Board from a computer beforehan

Handling sheets5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded.Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper fr

Handling sheetsLoading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed SlotImportant• Before loading heavyweight paper , change the media type setting to PO

Handling sheets3. Push the handles of the V ertical Paper Guides (a) back to raise the V ertical Paper Guides .4. After the following message is displ

Handling sheets5. If the following message is displayed, load a sheet printing-side up on the V ertical Paper Guides .Keeping the sheet against the Fr

Handling sheets6. As you look in the T op Cover , align the right edge of the paper with the left edge of the PaperAlignment Line (a) on the Platen .

Handling sheets7. After the following message is displayed, close the T op Cover .Close UpperCover8. After the following message is displayed, press t

How to use this manual2. Click a topic you want to read.The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic.T o review multiple topics at once

Handling sheetsRemoving Paper from the CassetteCaution• When printing from the Cassette , do not remove the Cassette . This also may cause paper jams.

Handling sheetsRemoving Sheets from the T op Paper Feed SlotPress the Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet.Note• Before ejecting paper during print jo

Handling sheetsRemoving Heavyweight Paper from the Front Paper FeedSlotIf you are printing heavyweight paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot , the prin

Handling sheetsClearing Jammed Paper from the CassetteIf paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Scree

Handling sheetsIf paper is jammed in the back of the printer1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover , remove the Back

Handling sheets3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that thelevers are aligned with the marks on

Handling sheets3. Close the T op Cover .Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damagethe pr

Handling sheets3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that thelevers are aligned with the marks on

Handling sheetsClearing Jammed Paper from the T rayIf a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen o

Handling sheetsImportant• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).• If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the T rayRemove the j

How to use this manualHTML V ersion of the Manual for PrintingY ou can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this

Handling sheets• If paper is jammed in the back of the printerRemove the jammed paper from the back.After removing the paper , make sure there are no

Handling sheetsInstalling the Paper T ray UnitHold the Paper T ray Unit at the position indicated by (a) and hang it on the printer using the two hook

Output StackerOutput StackerDesktop StackerThe printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker . (Optional)• Desktop Stacker BU-02Note• For Des

Output StackerUsing the Output StackerThe Output Stacker can be used in two positions, as shown.Regular positionExtended positionUse the Output Stacke

Printing Photos and ImagesW orking W ith V arious Print JobsPrinting Photos and ImagesPrinting Photos and Images (W indows, Mac OS X)Printing is easy

Printing Photos and ImagesNote• Y ou can check the settings values for each print target by clicking V iew Settings .• Y ou can also ne-tune these va

Printing Photos and ImagesPrinting Photos and Images (Mac OS 9)Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target.Easy SettingsSimply choose the

Printing Photos and ImagesNote• Y ou can check the settings values for each print target by clicking V iew Settings .• Y ou can also ne-tune these va

Printing Photos and ImagesPrinting Photos and Images (W indows)This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example.• Document: Pho

Printing Photos and Images6. 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 sp

How to use this manual2. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area.The topics in Basic Printing W orkow are displayed together in HTML

Printing Photos and ImagesPrinting Photos and Images (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example.• Document: Pho

Printing Photos and Images8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Photo in the E Print T arget list.Note• For information on settin

Printing Photos and Images12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in CPaper Size in the Page Attributes d

Printing Photos and ImagesPrinting Photos and Images (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example.• Document: Pho

Printing Photos and Images7. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click GlossyPhoto Paper .In the C Media

Printing Photos and Images1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10in. (254.0mm) .Note

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting CAD DrawingsPrinting CAD DrawingsUsing this printer , you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply . It’ s easy

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting Line Drawings and T ext (W indows, Mac OS X)Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print.Easy S

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS 9)Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print.Easy SettingsSim

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting Line Drawings and T ext (W indows)This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example.• Docum

How to use this manual3. Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button.Printing a group of individual topics in the manualWhen you

Printing CAD Drawings7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In thiscase, click ISO A3 .8. Click C

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example.• Docum

Printing CAD Drawings9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane sho

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting Line Drawings and T ext (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example.• Docum

Printing CAD Drawings9. Access the Finishing pane.10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.1 1. Specify additional printing conditions.For deta

Printing CAD DrawingsHP-GL/2 PrintingThis printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HPR TL( *1 ) emulat

Printing Of ce DocumentsPrinting Ofce DocumentsPrinting Ofce DocumentsPrinting is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print.Easy Se

Printing Of ce DocumentsPrinting Ofce Documents (W indows)This topic describes how to print of ce documents based on the following example.• Docume

Printing Of ce Documents7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case,click ISO A4 or Lette

Printing Of ce DocumentsPrinting Ofce Documents (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print of ce documents based on the following example.• Docume

How to use this manual2. Under Basic Printing W orkow , click Printing Procedure .3. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area.8 Introd

Printing Of ce Documents9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure C Page Size shows the original siz

Printing Of ce DocumentsPrinting Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print of ce documents based on the following example.• Docume

Printing Of ce Documents9. Access the Finishing pane.10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list.1 1. Specify additional printing conditions.For de

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNERUsing the Printer W ith a Color imageRUNNERPrinting Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a ColorimageRUNNE

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet.3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNERPrinting Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a ColorimageRUNNER (Mac OS X)Scanned originals from a Color

Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNERCompleting the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER.Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned ori

Adjusting ImagesEnhanced Printing OptionsAdjusting ImagesAdjusting the Color in the Printer DriverColor settings specied in the application for your

Adjusting ImagesColor AdjustmentY ou can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents.Adjustment ItemDescriptionCyanMagentaY ello

Adjusting ImagesMatching MethodDescriptionNotesAuto Color-matching optimized forimages, graphics, or textPerceptual Color-matching optimized forphotos

How to use this manualThe topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing.4. Clear the topics you will not prin

Adjusting ImagesFine-T uning Colors of Photos and Images (W indows)Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets

Adjusting Images7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightnes

Adjusting Images10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.1 1. Conrm the settings of A Page Size , L Paper Source , and so on.12.

Adjusting ImagesFine-T uning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets

Adjusting Images8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list.10. Click I Set to display the Color Set

Adjusting Images1 1. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.Adjustment ItemDescriptionD CyanE MagentaF

Adjusting ImagesFine-T uning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9)Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arget presets

Adjusting Images8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list.10. Click I Set to display the Color Set

Adjusting Images1 1. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.Adjustment ItemDescriptionC CyanD MagentaE

Adjusting ImagesGiving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colorsfor PrintingY ou can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quali

How to use this manualPrinting selected topicsPrint selected topics as follows.1. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your compute

Adjusting ImagesPrint QualityChoose the print quality .The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution.Print Qual

Adjusting ImagesEnhancing printing qualitySetting Item DescriptionUnidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing result

Adjusting ImagesChoosing the Document T ype and Printing Conditions(W indows)Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arg

Adjusting Images9. T o adjust the color , click H Color Settings .Note• For instructions on adjusting color , see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer

Adjusting ImagesChoosing the Document T ype and Printing Conditions(Mac OS X)Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arg

Adjusting Images8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.9. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list.10. Click High(1200dpi) in th

Adjusting Images14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size .15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Not

Adjusting ImagesChoosing the Document T ype and Printing Conditions(Mac OS 9)Y ou can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print T arg

Adjusting Images8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.9. Click Line Drawing in the F Print Priority list.10. Click High(1200dpi) in th

Adjusting Images15. Conrm the selection in A Media Source .16. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.Note• For tips on

How to use this manual• MacintoshOn a Macintosh computer , click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link whileholding the Ctrl ke

Choosing Paper for PrintingChoosing Paper for PrintingChoosing a Paper for PrintingChoosing the right paper for your particular printing application w

Choosing Paper for PrintingSelecting the Paper T ype (Roll)When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of pape

Choosing Paper for PrintingSelecting the Paper T ype (T ray)When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of pap

Choosing Paper for Printing5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.Enhanced Printing Options 239

Choosing Paper for PrintingSelecting the Paper T ype (Cassette)1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings

Choosing Paper for PrintingSpecifying Paper in the Printer DriverIf you replace the paper , complete the printer driver settings for the paper type an

Choosing Paper for PrintingSpecifying Paper in the Printer Driver (W indows)If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings

Choosing Paper for Printing8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source , select the width of the loaded roll in M RollPaper W idth .Note• A v

Choosing Paper for PrintingSpecifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings

Choosing Paper for Printing8. Access the Page Setup pane.9. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied.10. If you have selected Cut Shee

How to use this manual• MacintoshNote• T o print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method.12 Introduction

Choosing Paper for PrintingSpecifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9)If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings

Choosing Paper for Printing8. Access the Finishing pane.9. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied.10. If you have selected Roll Pape

Printing enlargements or reductionsPrinting enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Match the Paper SizeY ou can freely adjust the size of ori

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (W indows)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing

Printing enlargements or reductions8. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, clickJIS B4 .9. Se

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing

Printing enlargements or reductions9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure the C Page Size setting

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing

Printing enlargements or reductions9. Access the Finishing pane.10. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list.1 1. Access the Page Setup pane.12. Make

Printing enlargements or reductions15. Click ISO A4 in the H Media Size list.16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.Note•

Printer partsPrinter PartsPrinter partsFrontFront of the printer with the standard PaperT ray Unit installed (*1)Front of the printer with the optiona

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idthY ou can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (W indows)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing t

Printing enlargements or reductions9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.Note• If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not display

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing t

Printing enlargements or reductions9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure the width of the loade

Printing enlargements or reductions12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes d

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Fit the Roll W idth (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing t

Printing enlargements or reductions9. Access the Finishing pane.10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded

Printing enlargements or reductions12. Access the Page Setup pane.13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Pag

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alueY ou can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducin

Printer partsi. V ertical Paper GuidesRaise the guides before printing on rolls to prevent paper jams. The guides will support the paper afterejection

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alue (W indows)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before prin

Printing enlargements or reductions7. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth li

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alue (Mac OSX)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before print

Printing enlargements or reductions9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure the width of the loade

Printing enlargements or reductions12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes d

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals by Entering a Scaling V alue (Mac OS9)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before print

Printing enlargements or reductions9. Access the Finishing pane.10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded

Printing enlargements or reductions12. Access the Page Setup pane.13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Pag

Printing enlargements or reductions15. Click F Scaling and enter “120.”Note• Y ou can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this cas

Printing enlargements or reductionsPrinting Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a ColorimageRUNNERScanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be

Printer partsBacka. Expansion Board SlotsFor installing an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired.b. USB PortConnect a USB cable to this por

Printing enlargements or reductions3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNEREnlargement Copy utility .4. Use the Co

Printing enlargements or reductionsPrinting Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a ColorimageRUNNER (Mac OS X)Scanned originals from a Color imageRU

Printing enlargements or reductionsCompleting the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER.Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals

Printing at full sizePrinting at full sizePrinting on Oversized PaperExcept in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selec

Printing at full sizeNote• Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size ) is only available in Windows. For oversizedprinting on sheets, choose

Printing at full sizePrinting at Full Size (W indows)This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printin

Printing at full size10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.1 1. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this

Printing at full sizePrinting at Full Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printin

Printing at full size9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is disp

Printing at full size12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the PageAttributes dialog box-in this case, ISO

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Printer partsT op Cover (Inside)a. CarriageMoves the Printhead . The carriage serves a key role in printing. ( → P .18)b. Carriage ShaftThe Carriage s

Printing at full sizePrinting at Full Size (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printin

Printing at full size10. Access the Finishing pane.1 1. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is disp

Printing at full sizeBorderless Printing at Actual SizeT ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of ph

Printing at full sizePrint Image with Actual SizePrints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a

Printing at full sizeBorderless Printing at Actual Size (W indows)This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following

Printing at full size7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specie

Printing at full sizeBorderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following

Printing at full size8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click HeavyweightCoated Paper .9. Select the

Printing at full size13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes dialog box-in t

Printing at full sizeBorderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following

Printer partsT ray Feed Areaa. T rayLoad sheets manually in this tray .b. Width GuideWhen loading paper , move the guide to match the paper size.c. T

Printing at full size8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed.9. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, clic

Printing at full size13. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size.Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Pap

Printing at full size15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in thePage Attribute dialog box-in thi

Borderless PrintingBorderless PrintingBorderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent SizeT ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as

Borderless PrintingFit Paper SizeEnlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.Note• The printer driver automatically en

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match thePaper Size (W indows)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before bor

Borderless Printing7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match thePaper Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before bor

Borderless Printing7. Access the Main pane.8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click HeavyweightCoate

Borderless Printing12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10in. (254.0mm) .Note• If the

Printer partsRoll Feed Unit Cover (Inside)a. Roll HolderLoad rolls on this holder .b. Holder StopperSecure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part.c.

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match thePaper Size (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before bor

Borderless Printing7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed.8. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click

Borderless Printing12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10in. (254.0mm) .Note• If the

Borderless Printing14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in thePage Attribute dialog box-in this

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the RollW idthT ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as po

Borderless PrintingScale to t Roll Paper W idthEnlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width.Note• Y ou can combine this fu

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the RollW idth (W indows)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before bord

Borderless Printing7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the RollW idth (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before prin

Borderless Printing8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click HeavyweightCoated Paper .9. Select the p

Printer partsInk T ank Cover (Inside)a. Ink T ankCartridges of ink in various colors.b. Ink T ank Lock LeverA lever that locks the Ink T ank in place

Borderless Printing13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes dialog box-in thi

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the RollW idth (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before prin

Borderless Printing7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed.8. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click

Borderless Printing12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 10in. (254.0mm) .Note• If the

Borderless Printing14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in thePage Attribute dialog box-in this

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing at Actual SizeT ake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of phot

Borderless PrintingPrint Image with Actual SizePrints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a si

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing at Actual Size (W indows)This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following e

Borderless Printing7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following e

Printer partsCassettea. Width GuideAdjust this guide to hold paper widthwise.b. Length GuideAdjust this guide to hold paper lengthwise.c. Guide LeverS

Borderless Printing8. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click HeavyweightCoated Paper .9. Select the p

Borderless Printing13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes dialog box-in thi

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following e

Borderless Printing8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed.9. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click

Borderless Printing13. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size.Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper

Borderless Printing15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in thePage Attribute dialog box-in this

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting banners or at other non-standardsizesPrinting V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-FormatPri

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-FormatPrinting; W indows)This topic describes how to pr

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes10. Close the printer driver dialog box.Note• Y ou can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. No

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In the A Page Size list, click the size

Printer partsControl Panela. Data lamp (Green)• FlashingDuring printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs.O

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.Note• For instructions on conrming print settings,

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-FormatPrinting; Mac OS X)This topic describes how to pr

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes9. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", t

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper W idth list-in this case, 16

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting V ertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-FormatPrinting; Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to pr

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes8. Click J Add to add the paper size of “My Horizontal Banner .”9. Access the Page Attribute dialog box

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes5. Access the Finishing pane.6. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.7. Make sure the width of t

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes8. Access the Page Setup pane.9. In B Page Size , make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as reg

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting on Non-Standard Paper SizesBy specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes o

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (W indows)This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard p

Printer partsf. Online ButtonSwitches the printer online and of ine. ( → P .31)• Lit (Green)The printer is online.• FlashingThe printer is recovering

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list.

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.5. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes12. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list.13. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, &quo

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print after registering “Cus

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes13. Access the Main pane.14. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In thi

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print using Custom Paper Siz

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes9. Access the Page Attribute dialog box.10. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes17. Access the Finishing pane.18. Click Manual in the A Media Source list.19. Conrm the print settings

T iling and multiple pages per sheetT iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Originals Next to Each OtherBy arranging originals from word

T iling and multiple pages per sheetimagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh)Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine orig

Control PanelControl PanelControl Panela. Data lamp (Green)• FlashingDuring printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (W indows)This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals us

T iling and multiple pages per sheet7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At thispoint, the document will n

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function

T iling and multiple pages per sheet5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu.Note• For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout function

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages ContinuouslyY ou can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins be

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages Continuously (W indows)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single contin

T iling and multiple pages per sheet7. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box.8. Select the B Banner Printing check b

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single contin

T iling and multiple pages per sheet9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list.1 1. Conrm the print setti

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single contin

Control Panelf. Online ButtonSwitches the printer online and of ine. ( → P .31)• Lit (Green)The printer is online.• FlashingThe printer is recovering

T iling and multiple pages per sheet9. Access the Finishing pane.10. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list.1 1. Conrm the print settin

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages Per SheetT o conserve paper , you can print several pages of the original on a single shee

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages Per Sheet (W indows)This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on

T iling and multiple pages per sheet9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.10. Select the A Page Layout check box.1 1. Click 4 Pages/Shee

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a singl

T iling and multiple pages per sheet8. Access the Main pane.9. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click

T iling and multiple pages per sheet14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on conrming print settings

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a singl

T iling and multiple pages per sheet9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select the I Page Layout check box.1 1. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the I Page Layout

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Posters in SectionsY ou can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling

Control PanelT urning the Printer On and OffT urning the printer on1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer .After all lamps are lit and then

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Large Posters (W indows)Y ou can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assemb

T iling and multiple pages per sheet7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, clickISO A2 .8. C

T iling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Large Posters (Mac OS 9)Y ou can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assemb

T iling and multiple pages per sheet10. Access the Page Setup pane.1 1. Select the I Page Layout check box.12. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the I Page Layo

Centering originalsCentering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on RollsY ou can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is lar

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Rolls (W indows)This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the f

Centering originals8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.9. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this case,

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the f

Centering originals9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.1 1. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displa

Centering originals12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes dialog box-in thi

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Control PanelT urning the printer offImportant• Never turn the printer of f or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer .1. Make su

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the f

Centering originals9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in thePage

Centering originals12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper W idth -in

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on SheetsY ou can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the origi

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Sheets (W indows)This topic describes how to reduce an original 50 0.000000or printing centered on a

Centering originals9. Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list.10. Click F Scaling and enter “50.”1 1. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list.1

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the f

Centering originals8. Access the Page Setup pane.9. Click Manual in the A Media Source list.10. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as speci

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the f

Centering originals8. Access the Page Setup pane.9. Make sure B Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the PageAttribute dialo

Control PanelPrinter ModesPrinter modes are classied as follows and described in this topic.• Modes (→P .27)• Mode transition (→P .28)• Online, and s

Centering originals1 1. Click Manual in the A Media Source list.12. Select the F Print Centered check box.13. Conrm the print settings, and then clic

Conserving roll paperConserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 DegreesY ou can conserve roll paper by specifying particular

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees(W indows)This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals

Conserving roll paper6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case,click ISO A4 or Letter (8

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees(Mac OS X)This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating origi

Conserving roll paper8. Access the Page Setup pane.9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displa

Conserving roll paper1 1. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes dialog box-in

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees(Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating origi

Conserving roll paper8. Access the Finishing pane.9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is display

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T opand Bottom MarginsY ou can conserve roll paper by specifying particular

Control PanelMode transitionThe printer mode transitions are as follows:*1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Infor

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T opand Bottom Margins (W indows)This topic describes how to conserve roll p

Conserving roll paper7. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper W idth list-in this cas

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T opand Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to conserve roll p

Conserving roll paper8. Access the Page Setup pane.9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displa

Conserving roll paper1 1. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in thePage Attributes dialog box-in

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals W ithout T opand Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to conserve roll p

Conserving roll paper8. Access the Finishing pane.9. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.10. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is display

Checking Images Before PrintingChecking Images Before PrintingChecking the Layout in a Preview Before PrintingY ou can check the print layout on the p

Checking Images Before PrintingPreview (Macintosh)While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will

Checking Images Before PrintingChecking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing(W indows)This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs befo

Control PanelOfine, and state of the Control PanelOf ineOf ine• T op Line of the Display ScreenThe printer status is displayed here.• Bottom Line o

Checking Images Before Printing6. On the main window , you can check the layout and change settings as needed.7. T o print, click Start Printing in th

Checking Images Before PrintingChecking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Pr

Checking Images Before PrintingPreviewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually pr

Other useful settingsOther useful settingsPrinting W ith W atermarksY ou can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special hand

Other useful settingsPrinting with W atermarks-COPY , FILE COPY , and so on(W indows)This topic describes how to print of ce documents with a waterma

Other useful settings6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In A Page Size , click the size of the original as specied in the

Other useful settingsPrinting with W atermarks-COPY , FILE COPY , and so on(Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the f

Other useful settings8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the F Print T argetlist.Note• Y ou can check the set

Other useful settingsMaking the Original Orientation Match the PaperOrientationY ou can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of t

Other useful settingsMaking the Original Orientation Match the PaperOrientation (W indows)This topic describes how to print an original in landscape o

Control PanelMenu mode, and state of the Control PanelMain menuPaper SettingsChk Remain.Roll• T op Line of the Display ScreenMenus and menu items are

Other useful settings7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case,click ISO A4 or Letter (8

Other useful settingsMaking the Original Orientation Match the PaperOrientation (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print an original in landscape o

Other useful settings10. Access the Page Setup pane.1 1. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list.12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size a

Other useful settingsMaking the Original Orientation Match the PaperOrientation (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to print an original in landscape o

Other useful settings10. Access the Finishing pane.1 1. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list.12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Prin

Other useful settingsUsing FavoritesY ou can register print settings as “favorites” to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations

Other useful settingsUsing Favorites (W indows)This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings.Registering a favorite

Other useful settingsPrinting using the favoriteFollow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered.1. Choose Print in the applicat

Other useful settingsUsing Favorites (Mac OS X)Y ou can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing.Note• In the printing dialog

Other useful settingsUsing Favorites (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings.Registering a favorite

Control PanelSwitching ModesSwitching the Printer Online/OfinePress Online to switch the printer online or of ine.When the printer is online, Online

Other useful settingsPrinting using the favoriteFollow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered.1. Select the printer in Choose

Other useful settingsCutting Roll Paper After PrintingRoll paper can be automatically cut after printing.Note• It may not be possible to cut certain t

Other useful settingsCutting Roll Paper After Printing (W indows)This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the au

Other useful settingsCutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function

Other useful settings8. Access the Main pane.9. In the A Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded.10. Click C Set to display the Medi

Other useful settingsCutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function

Other useful settings8. Access the Main pane.9. In the C Media T ype list, select the type of paper that is loaded.10. Click D Set to display the Medi

Printer DriverW indows SoftwarePrinter DriverPrinter Driver Settings (W indows)For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver , refer to the

Printer Driver• Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P .476)Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have ad

Printer DriverSpecifying Paper in the Printer Driver (W indows)If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printe

Control PanelSwitching to Menu ModePress Menu to display the main menu.MAIN MENU is shown on the Display Screen top line.Depending on the status, the

Printer Driver8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source , select the width of the loaded roll in M RollPaper W idth .Note• A variety of set

Printer DriverConrming Print Settings (W indows)There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows.• Checking a preview of the settings (→P

Printer DriverChecking a print previewY ou can check an image of the original just as it will be printed.When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF

Printer DriverChecking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing(W indows)This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually print

Printer Driver6. On the main window , you can check the layout and change settings as needed.7. T o print, click Start Printing in the File menu.Note•

Printer DriverUsing Favorites (W indows)This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings.Registering a favoriteFollow

Printer DriverPrinting using the favoriteFollow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered.1. Choose Print in the application men

Printer DriverAccessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box fromApplications (W indows)1. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for prin

Printer DriverImportant• If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settingswill only apply temp

Printer DriverAccessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from theOperating System Menu (W indows)1. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ).2.

Control PanelPrinter Menu OperationsFor instructions on selecting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P .34)For details on menu levels and menu

Printer DriverSix sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main , Page Setup , Layout ,Favorites , Utility , and Support .Importa

Printer DriverMain Sheet (W indows)The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printerdriver h

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionM Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrmthe status of the print

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionI Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly .J Unidirectional Printing Although

Printer DriverPaper Information on Printer Dialog Box (W indows)On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the pape

Printer DriverMedia Detailed Settings Dialog Box (W indows)The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on setti

Printer DriverV iew Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application(W indows)In the V iew Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected

Printer DriverColor Adjustment Sheet: Color (W indows)If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment s

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionK Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in whichyou can specify obje

Printer DriverMatching Sheet (W indows)On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for dif ferences in the appearance ofcolors

Control PanelMain Menu OperationsSelecting Menu ItemsT o illustrate menu item selection, this section describes how to set the sleep timer for 10 minu

Printer DriverICC Matching Mode , Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM ModeOn the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for dif ference

Printer DriverColor Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (W indows)On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and co

Printer DriverNote• For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .213)Object Adjustment dialog boxIn the Object

Printer DriverPage Setup Sheet (W indows)The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to theprin

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionD Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size.E Fit Roll Paper W idth Scales the document i

Printer DriverPaper Size Options Dialog Box (W indows)In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size . T

Printer DriverLayout Sheet (W indows)The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printerdriv

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionK Page Options Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to completesettings for printing

Printer DriverPage Options Dialog Box (W indows)The Page Options dialog box of fers the following settings.Note• T o display the Page Options dialog b

Printer DriverSpecial Settings Dialog Box (W indows)If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the S

Control PanelEntering Numbers in Main Menu SettingsThis section describes how to enter numbers for IP address settings.1. Display a menu item for nume

Printer DriverFavorites Sheet (W indows)The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the print

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionK UpClick to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list.L DownClick to move the selected favorite dow

Printer DriverUtility Sheet (W indows)The following settings are available on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevantut

Printer DriverSupport Sheet (W indows)On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user ’ s manual.ButtonCorresponding UtilityA Supp

Printer DriverDevice Settings Sheet (W indows)Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However , t

Printer DriverSettings Summaries Dialog Box (W indows)The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main , Page Setup ,

Status MonitorStatus MonitorimagePROGRAF Status Monitor (W indows)imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managin

Digital Photo Front-AccessDigital Photo Front-AccessDigital Photo Front-AccessDigital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Cano

PosterArtistPosterArtistUsing PosterArtist to Compose OriginalsY ou can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet progra

PosterArtistUsing PosterArtist to Compose Originals (W indows)This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applicat

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Control PanelMenu StructureMain MenuThe structure of the main menu is as follows. V alues at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults.For i

PosterArtist9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired.Important• Without closing the PosterArtist window , repeat steps 1-

Device Setup UtilityDevice Setup UtilityimagePROGRAF Device Setup UtilityimagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication bet

Device Setup UtilityConguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAFDevice Setup UtilityFrom a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device S

Printer DriverMac OS X SoftwarePrinter DriverPrinter Driver Settings (Mac OS X)For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver , refer to th

Printer DriverSpecifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printe

Printer Driver8. Access the Page Setup pane.9. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied.10. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual i

Printer DriverConrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows.• Checking a pre

Printer DriverNote• T o conrm the Print T arget specied in Easy Settings , click F V iew set. on the Main pane to displaythe V iew settings dialog b

Printer DriverChecking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function.1.

Printer DriverUsing Favorites (Mac OS X)Y ou can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing.Note• In the printing dialog box, cl

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelPhotoPaperPlus ( *6 )PhotoPlusSemiGl ( *6 )Proong Paper( *6 )CAD T

Printer DriverMain Pane (Mac OS X)The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printerdriver hel

Printer DriverConguration using Advanced SettingsSetting Item DescriptionA Media T ypeSelect the paper type.For information on the types of paper the

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionN Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regularprinting, but the quality is

Printer DriverPaper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X)On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the pape

Printer DriverMedia Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X)The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on setti

Printer DriverV iew Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application(Mac OS X)In the V iew Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected

Printer DriverColor Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X)In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create

Printer DriverNote• For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .213)Matching paneOn the Matching pane, you ca

Printer DriverColor Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X)The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing.Color

Printer DriverPage Setup Pane (Mac OS X)The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to theprinte

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelHigh Resolution( *6 )Coated Paper( *6 )HW Coated ( *6 )PremiumMatte

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionJ Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper .Printing Originals C

Printer DriverUtility Pane (Mac OS X)The following settings are available on the Utility pane.Setting Item DescriptionA SetClick to display the Printe

Printer DriverAdditional Settings Pane (Mac OS X)The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane.Setting Item DescriptionA Data S

Printer DriverSupport Pane (Mac OS X)On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user ’ s manual.ButtonCorresponding UtilityA Suppor

PrintmonitorPrintmonitorimagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print

Printer DriverMac OS 9 SoftwarePrinter DriverPrinter Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver , refer to th

Printer DriverSpecifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9)If you have replaced the paper , you must complete the following settings in the printe

Printer Driver8. Access the Finishing pane.9. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied.10. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media

Printer DriverConrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows.• Checking a pre

Printer DriverNote• T o conrm the Print T arget specied in Easy Settings , click G V iew set. on the Main pane to displaythe V iew set. dialog box.C

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelISO A3+ISO A4ISO B3ISO B4JIS B3JIS B4ANSI CANSI BANSI B SuperANSI L

Printer DriverPreviewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them.1. In

Printer DriverUsing Favorites (Mac OS 9)This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings.Registering a favoriteFollow

Printer DriverPrinting using the favoriteFollow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered.1. Select the printer in Chooser .2. C

Printer DriverAccessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box fromApplications (Mac OS 9)1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to di

Printer DriverMain Pane (Mac OS 9)The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printerdriver hel

Printer DriverConguration using Advanced SettingsSetting Item DescriptionA CopiesEnter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.”B Page Sp

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionO Sharpen T extActivate this option to print text more sharply .P Reduce Print UnevennessThis option is displaye

Printer DriverPage Setup Pane (Mac OS 9)The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to theprinte

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionJ Layout Direction This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you canspecify the orientatio

Printer DriverFinishing Pane (Mac OS 9)The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelHWSemiGlPhoto2( *6 )SatinPhoto 190( *6 )Proong Paper( *6 )CAD T ra

Printer DriverDevice Settings Pane (Mac OS 9)The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane.Setting Item DescriptionA UtilityClick t

Printer DriverAdditional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9)The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. For details on settings items,

Printer DriverColor Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9)In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create

Printer DriverSetting Item DescriptionI Gray T one Adjustment Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool Black (tinged withblue), W arm Bl

Printer DriverMatching paneOn the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for dif ferences in the appearanceof colors on various

Printer DriverColor Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9)The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing.Color

Printer DriverNote• For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P .213)Object Adjustment dialog boxIn the Object

Printer DriverMedia Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9)The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box of fers the following settings. For details on setti

Printer DriverV iew Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application(Mac OS 9)In the V iew Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected

Printer DriverSpecial Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9)If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the S

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelHead Height Automatic *HighestHighStandardLowLowestSkew Check Lv .

PrintmonitorPrintmonitorimagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print

Network SettingNetwork SettingNetwork SettingNetwork EnvironmentSystem requirementsThe system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are

Network SettingNetwork environmentAfter conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer andcomputers as

Network SettingConguring the IP Address on the PrinterY ou must congure the printer ’ s IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network.The

Network SettingConguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAFDevice Setup UtilityFrom a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup

Network SettingConguring the IP Address Using the Printer ControlPanelThis topic describes how to congure the printer ’ s IP address on the Control

Network Setting10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.If any of the settings are changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In

Network SettingConguring the IP Address Using ARP and PINGCommandsThis topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands.T o

Network SettingUsing RemoteUIEnter the printer ’ s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI fromthe page

Network SettingConguring the Printer ’ s TCP/IP Network SettingsFollow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings.1. Start the web brows

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Network SettingItem DetailsDefault SettingRA W Mode Bi-direction Activate this setting to useRaw mode bidirectionalcommunication.Of fFTP Printing Acti

Network SettingConguring the Printer ’ s AppleT alk Network SettingsFollow the steps below to congure the AppleT alk network settings.1. Start the w

Network SettingConguring the Printer ’ s NetW are Network SettingsFollow the steps below to congure the NetW are network settings.1. Start the web b

Network SettingItem DetailsDefault SettingPrinter Number Specify the number of theprinter connected to theNetW are print server .(0-15)0NDSPServerT re

Network SettingSpecifying Printer-Related InformationFollow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.1. Start the web brows

Network SettingConguring the Communication Mode ManuallyThis topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually .1. Press the Me

Network Setting10. Press ◄ or ► to select Spanning T ree , and then press ▼ .Ethernet DriverSpanning T ree ↓1 1. Press ◄ or ► to enable or disable spa

Network SettingEmail Notication When Printing is Finished or ErrorsOccurThe printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are

Network SettingInitializing the Network SettingsUse RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows.Important• Initializing

Network Setting (Windows)Network Setting (W indows)Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (W indows)This topic describes how to specify the printer

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelOnAdj Faint Lines OffOn *Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj

Network Setting (Windows)Sharing the Printer in W indowsIf you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP , Windows Server 2003,

Network Setting (Windows)3. On the Sharing sheet, click Share this printer and enter the shared name.4. T o print jobs from clients running other vers

Network Setting (Windows)Conguring the Printer ’ s NetW are Network SettingsFollow the steps below to congure the NetW are network settings.1. Start

Network Setting (Windows)Item DetailsDefault SettingPrinter Number Specify the number of theprinter connected to theNetW are print server .(0-15)0NDSP

Network Setting (Windows)Specifying the Printer ’ s Frame T ypeT o enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the

Network Setting (Windows)Specifying the Frame T ype Using the Printer Control Panel1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .2. Press ◄ or ► to s

Network Setting (Windows)10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.If any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displ

Network Setting (Windows)Specifying NetW are Print ServicesBefore printing in a NetW are network, you must congure print services such as print serve

Network Setting (Windows)Using NW ADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print serverUse NW ADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remo

Network Setting (Windows)Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used.1. Log into NetW are as S

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelOff *RARP OnOff *IP Setting IP Address 0.0.0.0* -255.255.255.255Sub

Network Setting (Windows)Specifying NetW are ProtocolsFollow the steps below to congure NetW are protocol settings other than the frame type by using

Network Setting (Windows)• If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server)1. In T ree Name and Context Name , enter th

Network Setting (Windows)Conguring NetW are Network SettingsT o print over a NetW are network, congure the network environment as follows.Important•

Network Setting (Windows)Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup UtilityInstall imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided

Network Setting (Macintosh)Network Setting (Macintosh)Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh)Specify the printer driver destination as f

Network Setting (Macintosh)Conguring the Printer ’ s AppleT alk Network SettingsFollow the steps below to congure the AppleT alk network settings.1.

Network Setting (Macintosh)Conguring the Destination for AppleT alk Network(Macintosh)T o print over an AppleT alk network, activate the AppleT alk p

Network Setting (Macintosh)Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X)Note• The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring th

Network Setting (Macintosh)7. Select the printer in the Printer Browser list and click Add .Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9)1. Choose Chooser fro

Network Setting (Macintosh)9. In the Destination list at right, select AppleT alk , and then select the printer in the list below .10. Close the Choos

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelY esMove Printer No *Y esClean Roller( *12 )NoY esClean Platen NoY

Network Setting (Macintosh)Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network(Macintosh)Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the p

Network Setting (Macintosh)5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF) .6. Enter the printer ’ s IP address in Printer ’ s Address and c

Network Setting (Macintosh)Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9)1. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window .2. In the list at

Network Setting (Macintosh)6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered.7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation

Network Setting (Macintosh)Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network(Macintosh)In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later , use Bonjour functions to easily con

Adjusting the PrintheadAdjustments for Better Print QualityAdjusting the PrintheadCorrecting Print MisalignmentIf printed vertical lines are warped or

Adjusting the PrintheadNote• Use Standard Adj. if you have switched to another type of paper or if you want the boundariesbetween colors to appear as

Adjusting the PrintheadAdjusting the Printhead Alignment ManuallyIf printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Print

Adjusting the Printhead5. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button.The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at le

Adjusting the Printhead12. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button.The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at l

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Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth Level40 min.50 min.60 min.240 min.Length Unit meter *feet/inchT ime Zone

Adjusting the PrintheadAdjusting the Printhead HeightIf paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead h

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the feed amountAdjusting the Feed Amount AutomaticallyIf printed images are af fected by banding in dif ferent colo

Adjusting the feed amountNote• Always specify the paper type when loading paper . Using paper that you have not specied on theprinter may cause feedi

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the feed amount during printingIf, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the Feed Amount ManuallyIf printed images are af fected by banding in dif ferent colors, adjust the amount that pap

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the printhead by using test patternThis section describes adjustment based on an example of printing a band adjustm

Adjusting the feed amount5. Examine test pattern A for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks areleast noticeable, press ◄

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the feed amount during printingIf, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the Measurement Scale for Better AccuracyT o adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD

Adjusting the feed amount3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer , and then press ▼ .MAIN MENUAdjust Printer ↓4. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Length

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelDate & T ime Date yyyy/mm/dd ( *9 )T ime hh:mmLanguage*ResetMed

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting Color on the T railing Edge of SheetsIf printed sheets are af fected by banding in dif ferent colors toward the end

Adjusting the feed amount7. Examine test pattern C2 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks areleast noticeable, press the ◄

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the V acuum StrengthWhen printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily , if paper rubs again

Ink T anksMaintenanceInk T anksInk T anksAn Ink T ank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side

Ink T anksReplacing Ink T anksCompatible Ink T ankAn Ink T ank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on

Ink T anksDo not remove an Ink T ank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer , or duringprinting or printhead cleaning.Initiali

Ink T anks3. Press the tip of the Ink T ank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink T ank LockLever to open it.4. Hold the empty Ink

Ink T anks5. Before opening the pouch, shake the Ink T ank gently seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in theInk T ank by rotating your wrist to turn

Ink T anks8. Close the Ink T ank Lock Lever until it clicks.9. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.Note• Ink Lamp ashes slowly when there is little

Ink T anksChecking Ink T ank LevelsOn the Display Screen , you can check how much ink is left in the Ink T ank .The remaining level of each ink is dis

Control PanelFirst LevelSecond LevelThird Level Fourth LevelFifth Level Sixth LevelJob Log (Choose frominformation aboutthe latest threeprint jobs.)Do

Ink T anksWhen to Replace Ink T anksReplace or prepare to replace Ink T ank in the following situations.If a message for checking the ink is shown on

PrintheadsPrintheadsPrinthead• Printhead PF-03Note• For instructions on replacing the Printhead , see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P .61 1)Checking th

PrintheadsChecking for Nozzle CloggingIf printing is faint or is af fected by streaks in dif ferent colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear

PrintheadsIf horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzleclogging.1. Clean the Printhead . ( → P .610)2

PrintheadsCleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged.Note• Y ou can perform automatic nozzle checking and cl

PrintheadsReplacing the PrintheadWhen to replace the PrintheadReplace the Printhead in the following situations.• If the printing quality does not imp

PrintheadsReplacing the PrintheadFollow the steps below to replace the Printhead . Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink leak fromthe Printhe

Printheads7. Open the T op Cover .Rep. P .head OK is shown on the Display Screen .Replace P .headRep. P .head OK8. If the Carriage is dirty , use a da

Printheads9. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever of the Printhead forward all the way to open it completely .10. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open

Printheads12. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case.Important• When handling the Printhead , always hold it by the grips

Control PanelSubmenusOn the Control Panel , press the Information button to display information about ink, paper , and so on.Each time you press the I

Printheads14. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead intothe Carriage . Carefully push the printhea

Printheads17. Close the T op Cover .Please W ait.. is shown on the Display Screen , and ink lls the system.Replace P .headPlease W ait..After about t

Maintenance CartridgeMaintenance CartridgeMaintenance CartridgeThis is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer .• Maintenance Cartridge MC

Maintenance CartridgeReplacing the Maintenance Cartridge1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress.It is time to replace the Maintenance Cartridge if

Maintenance Cartridge3. Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp thehandles on both sides (b) and keep

Maintenance CartridgeImportant• Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge .5. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartrid

Maintenance Cartridge7. Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging material in the box for storage, just like thenew Maintenance Cartridge was,

Maintenance Cartridge9. Hold the Output T ray on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Output T ray with the guides (a),insert it into the printer

Maintenance CartridgeChecking the Maintenance Cartridge CapacityThe Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead clean

Maintenance CartridgeWhen to Replace the Maintenance CartridgeReplace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations.If a

Control PanelMain menu during printingThe structure of the main menu during printing is as follows.For instructions on selecting or setting menu items

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the PrinterCleaning the Printer ExteriorClean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning Inside the T op CoverClean inside the T op Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent

Cleaning the Printer6. If paper dust has accumulated in the V acuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless PrintingInk Grooves (b), use the Clea

Cleaning the PrinterImportant• Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the T op Cover . This may create a static charge, which mayattract dust and af fe

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Paper RetainerClean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent proble

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Pick Up RollerCleaning the Pick Up Roller may solve feeding problems when using the Cassette .Note• The menu option C

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged.Note• Y ou can perform automatic nozzle check

Other MaintenanceOther MaintenancePreparing to T ransfer the PrinterT o protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before tr

Other MaintenanceOpen InkT ankCvr is shown on the Display Screen .Move PrinterOpen InkT ankCvr6. Open the Ink T ank Cover .Remove Ink T ank is shown o

Other Maintenance8. Close every Ink T ank Lock Lever , and close the Ink T ank Cover .After Please W ait.. is shown on the Display Screen , Ink Draini

Control PanelMain Menu SettingsMain menu items are described in the following tables.For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Me

Other MaintenanceImportant• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).Note• Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and store

Other Maintenance16. Holding the Output T ray on both sides by the far end, press the button to release the lock,and then remove the tray .17. Repack

Frequently Asked QuestionsT roubleshootingFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsThis section presents frequently asked questions and ans

Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestionAnswerHow do I print an A4original enlarged on A2paper?In the printer driver , you can adjust the original image to

Problems Regarding PaperProblems Regarding PaperClearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed

Problems Regarding PaperClearing Jammed Roll PaperIf paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of theCo

Problems Regarding Paper3. Close the T op Cover .Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).• If paper from a roll is jammed b

Problems Regarding Paper• If the paper is jammed by the Output T rayRemove the jammed paper from the Output T ray .After removing the paper , make sur

Problems Regarding PaperClearing Jammed Paper from the CassetteIf paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Disp

Problems Regarding PaperIf paper is jammed in the back of the printer1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover , remove

Control PanelPaper SettingsSetting Item Description, InstructionsCas Paper T ype ( *1 ) Choose the type of paper in the Cassette .( → P .146)Cas Paper

Problems Regarding Paper3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that thelevers are aligned with the

Problems Regarding Paper3. Close the T op Cover .Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and dam

Problems Regarding Paper3. After attaching the Back Cover , push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that thelevers are aligned with the

Problems Regarding PaperClearing Jammed Paper from the T rayIf a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display

Problems Regarding PaperImportant• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).• If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the T rayRem

Problems Regarding Paper• If paper is jammed in the back of the printerRemove the jammed paper from the back.After removing the paper , make sure ther

Problems Regarding PaperRoll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed SlotCause Corrective ActionThe roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls an

Problems Regarding PaperThe Front T ray Guides are in the Front Paper Feed Slot.Cause Corrective ActionPaper cannot be ejected because the roll wasadv

Printing does not startPrinting does not startThe Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light upCause Corrective ActionThe printer is not on. Make s

The printer stops during a print jobThe printer stops during a print jobAn error message is shown on the Display ScreenStatus Corrective ActionAn erro

Control PanelMed.Detail Set.Setting Item Description, InstructionsRoll DryingT ime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet.Scan W a

Problems with the printing qualityProblems with the printing qualityPrinting is faintCause Corrective ActionY ou may be printing on the wrong side of

Problems with the printing qualityPaper rubs against the PrintheadCause Corrective ActionMake sure the same paper type is specied on theprinter as in

Problems with the printing qualityThe edges of the paper are dirtyCause Corrective ActionThe Platen has become dirty after borderless printingor print

Problems with the printing qualityThe surface of the paper is dirtyCause Corrective ActionThe Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer .( →

Problems with the printing qualityPrinted colors are inaccurateCause Corrective ActionColor adjustment has not been activated in theAdvanced Settings

Problems with the printing qualityBanding in different colors occursCause Corrective ActionThe roll is not loaded correctly in the Roll Feed Unit . Re

Problems with the printing qualityColors in printed images are unevenCause Corrective ActionLine Drawing/T ext is selected when printing imagesin many

Problems with the printing qualityImage Edges are Blurred or White Banding OccursCause Corrective ActionThe Platen suction is too strong. Set V acuumS

Problems with the printing qualityLine thickness is not uniform (W indows)Cause Corrective ActionIn the Special Settings dialog box of the Windowsprin

Cannot print over a networkCannot print over a networkCannot connect the printer to the networkCause Corrective ActionThe Ethernet cable is not connec

Control PanelSetting Item Description, InstructionsCutting Mode Specify if the Cutter Unit is used for cutting.Choose Automatic to have roll paper cut

Cannot print over a networkCannot print over a NetW are networkCause Corrective ActionThe printer ’ s NetW are settings are not conguredcorrectly .Ma

Installation problemsInstallation problemsThe IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed CorrectlyIn Windows, the device interface driver may not be install

Installation problemsRemoving Installed Printer DriversFollow the steps below to remove installed printer drivers and utilities.Removing printer drive

HP-GL/2 problemsHP-GL/2 problemsW ith HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned.Cause Corrective ActionThe plotter origin is incorrect. Check the printing comma

HP-GL/2 problemsReplotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible.Cause Corrective ActionThe data was lost because of replotting. Data for replotting is lo

Other problemsOther problemsThe printer does not go onCause Corrective ActionThe printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then t

Other problemsInk Level DetectionInk level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied.Ink level detectionInk tanks specied for

Other problemsink level ↑detection. ↓4. Press ◄ or ► to select Y es , and then press the OK button.Release? ↑= Y es ←→5. A conrmation message is show

Responding to MessagesError MessageResponding to MessagesResponding to MessagesW arning messagesThe printer status is indicated on the top line of the

Responding to MessagesOther MessagesThese messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and takeaction as nec

Control PanelGL2 SettingsSetting Item Description, InstructionsGL2 Replot Print the last printed job (still stored in the printer memory) again.GL2 Bu

Responding to MessagesError MessagesW arning messagesThe printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen , and the warning message o

Responding to Messages• Cutting Error (→P .688)• Can’t DetectPapr (→P .688)• Paper T oo Large / Please Check (→P .680)• Paper T oo Small / Please Chec

Messages regarding paperMessages regarding paperPaper MismatchCause Corrective ActionThe type and size of paper as specied on the printerdo not match

Messages regarding paperPaprT yp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnlineCause Corrective Action1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second ormore to cancel pr

Messages regarding paperPaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnlineCause Corrective Action1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second ormore to cancel pri

Messages regarding paperRoll Paper / Please ReplacePaper Level Low / Replace PaperCause Corrective ActionHold down the Stop/Eject button for a second

Messages regarding paperPaper Size / Please CheckPaper T oo Small / Press ↑ KeyCause Corrective ActionPaper that is too small for the printer has been

Messages regarding paperRoll Paper Chk / Check W idth/SpcrCause Corrective ActionInsert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printingrmly all the way

Messages regarding paperPaper Feed Slot / SpcfdPapr NotFitCause Corrective ActionSheets supplied from the tray are being fed through adif ferent paper

Messages regarding paperRemove paperCannot Feed / Press ↑ KeyCause Corrective ActionRoll paper is not fed on the Platen , even if you tryto feed it.Re

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Control PanelAdjust PrinterSetting Item Description, InstructionsStandard Adj. Choose Y es to have the printer print and read a test patternfor automa

Messages regarding paperPaper Loaded / CrookedCause Corrective ActionThe roll has been loaded askew . Follow these steps to reload the roll.1. Press t

Messages regarding paperPaper Askew / Please ReloadCause Corrective ActionPaper has been loaded in the Cassette askew . Follow these steps to reload t

Messages regarding paperCan’t DetectPaprCause Corrective ActionThe paper has come out of the printer . Remove the paper that has come out of the print

Messages regarding paperCheck Supported Paper .Cause Corrective ActionFollow the steps below to change the settings of theprint job to enable borderle

Messages regarding inkMessages regarding inkNot Enough InkCause Corrective ActionThe ink level is low , so you cannot clean thePrinthead .Open the Ink

Messages regarding inkThe remaining level of the following ink cannot becorrectly detected.Cause Corrective ActionInk level detection cannot work corr

Messages regarding inkInk T ank / Replace xx (xx represents an ink color)Cause Corrective ActionThe Ink T ank in the printer is incompatible or empty

Messages regarding printing or adjusmentMessages regarding printing or adjusmentPaper T ype / Please ChangeCause Corrective ActionW e recommend using

Messages regarding printheadsMessages regarding printheadsOnline Key / and recalibrateBand Adj Error / Please ReadjustCause Corrective ActionThe feed

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridgeMessages regarding the maintenance cartridgeMaint Cartridge / Load CartridgeCause Corrective ActionThe Mai

Control PanelInterface SetupSetting Item Description, InstructionsEOP T imer Specify the timeout period for print jobs.TCP/IP Specify the TCP/IP proto

Messages regarding HP-GL/2Messages regarding HP-GL/2GL2: Unsup. paprCause Corrective ActionReplace the paper with a type compatible withHP-GL/2. For d

Other MessagesOther MessagesGARO Wxxxx (x represents a number)Cause Corrective ActionT ry printing again, using the correct printer driver .There is a

Other MessagesPower On / AgainCause Corrective ActionFastening tape or the Belt Stopper has not beenremoved inside the T op Cover .Follow the steps be

IndexIndex 699IndexAAbout This User Manual ...1Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (M

Index700 IndexCannot load sheets in the tray ...652Cannot print over a NetWare network ...666Cannot pri

IndexIndex 701Conguring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings ...545Conrming P

Index702 IndexHHandling Paper ...103Handling rolls ...

IndexIndex 703Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge ...695Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart ...695Maint

Index704 IndexPapr Size Undetected ...680PaprSiz Mismatch ...

IndexIndex 705Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) ...368Printing Ofce Documents ...202Easy Settings

Control PanelMaintenanceSetting Item Description, InstructionsReplace P .head Not displayed during a warning message that the remainingMaintenance Car

Index706 IndexRemoving the Paper Tray Unit ...177Removing the Roll Feed Unit ...142Removing

IndexIndex 707Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ...131Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) ...132Manual (when usin

Index708 IndexVVents ...20View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application

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Control PanelSetting Item Description, InstructionsNozzle Check Specify the timing for automatic checks of nozzle clogging.Choose Off to disable check

Control PanelInformationSetting Item Description, InstructionsV ersion Displays the version of the printer and rmware.RAM Displays the printer memory

Control PanelMain Menu Settings (During Printing)Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables.For instructions on selecting o

Control PanelSubmenu DisplayPress the Information button to display the following information, one item after another: remaining ink levelsand Mainten

Control PanelManual Paper T ypeDisplays the type of paper loaded in the tray . This information is displayed only when paper is loadedin the tray .Man

Control PanelStatus PrintY ou can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer .With Status Print , information is printed

Control PanelMedia MenuCassette Paper T ypeCassette Paper SizeRoll Media T ypeCheck Remain. RollCut Sheet T ypeInformation on the loaded paper .Adjust

v� ContentsContentsCheck�ng Images Before Pr�nt�ng ...413Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�

Control PanelAppleT alk V alues that specify whether AppleT alk is active or not.Ethernet DriverAuto DetectComm.ModeEthernet T ypeSpanning T reeMAC Ad

Control PanelNetwork (RemoteUI)TCP/IPFrame T ypeUse DHCPUse BOOTPUse RARPRaw Mode Bi-directionEnable DNS DynamicUpdateUse Zeroconf FunctionIP Address*

Control PanelBindery PServerFile ServerName*Print ServerName*Print ServerPassword*Polling IntervalV alues set when NetW are > Print Service > Bi

Control PanelCOUNTERCUTTERMEDIAMEDIA1-7NAMETTLROLLCUTSHEETCASSETTEAFTER INST ALLA TIONUtilization status of the cutter , media, and other items (indic

Optional accessoriesOptional accessoriesStandThe printer can be mounted on the following Stand . (Optional)• Printer Stand ST -1 1Note• For details on

Optional accessoriesRoll Holder SetA set of parts including a Roll Holder , Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper CoreAttachmen

Optional accessoriesDesktop StackerThe printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker . (Optional)• Desktop Stacker BU-02Note• For Desktop Sta

Printer SpecicationsPrinter SpecicationsSpecicationsImportant• This information is subject to change as the printer is updated.• The following valu

Printer SpecicationsPrinting performancePrint method BubblejetMaximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally ( *1 ) × 1200 dpi verticallyPrinthead PF-03Num

Printer SpecicationsPaper ( *1 )Paper width 203-432 mm (8-17 in)Cassette 594 mm (23.4 in)T ray (top) 1,600 mm (63.0 in)SheetsT ray (front) 914 mm (36

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Printer SpecicationsPrint area Oversized ( *2 ), ( *3 ) Printable areaEntire surfaceSupported width for borderless printing 10 inches (254 mm), JIS B

Printer SpecicationsBasic Environmental PerformancePrinterSleep mode 100-120 V : 5 W max.(10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board isin

Printer SpecicationsPrint AreaA margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer . Except inborderless

Printer SpecicationsRolls• Printable Area:A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on the top, bottom, andboth

Printing procedureBasic Printing W orkowPrinting procedurePrinting Options Using Rolls and SheetsThe printer supports both rolls and sheets.This sect

Printing procedureSheet printingSheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes.Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retaine

Printing procedureLoading and Printing on RollsThese are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls.Follow the steps below to switch to a new r

Printing procedure3. Load a roll on the Roll Holder . ( → P .1 14)Note• When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder . ( →

Printing procedure5. Load the roll in the printer . ( → P .1 17)6. Select the paper type. ( → P .1 12)7. Specify the paper length. ( → P .1 13)84 Basi

Printing procedure8. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details.• Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows