Canon imagePROGRAF iPF655 User Manual

Large Format PrinterUser's GuideBasic Printing Workflow 1 1Enhanced Printing Options 20 2Windows Software 206 3Mac OS X Software 433

Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) ...

7. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO

Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, ba

4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click F OK to close the dialog box, and thenselect Print from the application

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributesdialog box—in this case, ISO A4.13

Printing at full sizePrinting on Oversized Paper ...

Note• Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversizedprinting.(See "Paper Sizes →P.627 ")•

4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page

Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing)• Document: Any Typ

4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click F OK to close the dialog box, and thenselect Print from the application

Handling Paper 625Paper 626Types of Paper ...

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize.13.

Important• Borderless printing is only available with rolls.• Paper you can use for borderless printing is restricted to particular types of paper and

• Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) →P.97• Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) →P.99Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)T

5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.6. Select the print target in the

10. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.7. Make yo

10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Confirm that the roll paper width matches the paper size.Make sure the width of the

13. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

Side ...

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ...

•Fit Paper SizeEnlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.Note• The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3

4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated

8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12".9. Select and click

Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing t

3. In the F Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".Note• All sizes are available in borderless printi

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributesdialog box—in this case, 10"x

Important• Borderless printing is only available with rolls.• Paper you can use for borderless printing is restricted to particular types of paper and

Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to m

Mac OS X Settings 788Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks ...

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the applicatio

11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).12. Click OK to close the Information d

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.7. Make yo

10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in thi

14. Select the H Borderless Printing check box.This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in D Enlarged/Reduced Printing.15

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ...

Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by

2. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.3. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.4. Click O Size Options to d

Creating the banner in the applicationFollow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered.1. Star

Paper is not cut ...

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Aft

7. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner.8. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.Note• If the C

If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting.1. On the Layout sheet, click J Special Settings to disp

The print procedure is as follows.1. In the application, create an original in the format of a horizontal or vertical banner.2. In Page Setup, registe

4. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box.5. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and t

2. Access the Main pane.3. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.4. Make your selection

7. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.8. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this

For instructions on specifying non-standard paper sizes for printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for yourcomputer and operating sys

4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.6. After confirming that D Easy Settin

8. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.9. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. 430 mm Square is used i

Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ... 871The pr

4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.6. After confirming that D Easy Settin

8. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list.9. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box.10. Confirm t

3. Choose Print in the application menu.4. Select the printer in the A Printer list.5. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display

11. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and thenselect Print from the application s

16. Access the Page Setup pane.17. Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list.18. In C Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in P

Tiling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ...

•imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh)Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even mult

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.5. Select the A Page Layout check box.6. Click Free Layo

7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the documentwill not be printed yet.)8. Edit and rearr

2. Access the Page Setup pane.3. Select the N Free Layout check box.4. Click M Print.5. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.Enhan

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 896Insert the maintenance cartridge. ...

6. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.Note• Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout windo

Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between p

5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.7. Click N Roll Paper Option

Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between

4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click F OK to close the dialog box, and thenselect Print from the application

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Paper Source list.11. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to sta

Important• This function cannot be combined with the following options.• Borderless Printing• Scaling Originals (Windows)• Banner Printing (Windows)•

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Mak

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application softwar

11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.12. Select the A Page Layout check box.13. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the A Page Layout list.Note•

Basic Printing WorkflowPrinting procedure 2Canceling print jobs 14Pausing Printing 19Basic Printing Workflow >iPF65511

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Layout pane.6. Click 4 in the A Pages per Sheet list.Note• You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pag

11. Access the Page Setup pane.12. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed i

14. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A3.15. Confirm th

Note• This method of poster printing is supported in Windows.Printing Large Posters (Windows)You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on se

6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In thi

10. Select the A Page Layout check box.11. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the A Page Layout list.Note• Follow the steps below to print only a portion of th

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Rolls ...

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Sel

7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 orLetter (8.5"x11").

Printing procedurePrinting Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection

10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case,

14. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Mak

7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4.8. Select the C Enlarged/Redu

Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example.•

4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click F OK to close the dialog box, and thenselect Print from the application

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Manual in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selecte

13. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and soon) next to each other. (See "

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ...

2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer DriverDialog Box from Applicatio

6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 orLetter (8.5"x11").

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Access the Page Setu

9. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in th

12. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing t

5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the applicatio

9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.10. Select the G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box.11. Confirm the print sett

NoteIn order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included onthe "User Manuals CD-RO

2. The Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.The printer will not go into Standby in the followin

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Access the Page Setu

9. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in th

12. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

Checking Images Before PrintingChecking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ...

•Preview (Macintosh)While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly ap-plied on the

Other useful settingsPrinting With Watermarks ...

Note• Watermarks are supported in Windows.• In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks.For detailed instructi

5. Make your selection in the E Print Target list.Note• You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View Se

10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.11. Select the C Watermark check box.12. Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list.Note• Click D E

Turning the printer offImportant• Never disconnect the printer's power supply or unplug it during a print job. This may damage the printer.1. Mak

Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper OrientationYou can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Mak

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the applicatio

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If

6. Access the Main pane.7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.8. Make your selection

11. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in thi

14. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing t

8. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings(Windows) →P.212 &q

2. Select the printer in the A Printer list.3. Choose the original size in the F Paper Size list.4. If you configured the settings using the Page At

2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second.After "Shut Down.. Please Wait.." is shown on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off

7. Access the Main pane.8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.9. Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings d

10. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paperlater yourself, click Print Cut

Windows SoftwarePrinter Driver 207Preview 248Free Layout 261Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 291Print Plug-In for Office 305HDI Driver 360Status Mon

Printer DriverPrinter Driver Settings ...

For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.• Main Sheet →P.220You can specify the type of paper, color proc

You can view support information and the user manual.• Device Settings Sheet →P.247You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the pr

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.Note• Click the B Get Information butt

5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specified in the applicati

Confirming Print SettingsThere are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows.•Checking a preview of the settingsA preview of the settings is

Checking the Layout in a Preview Before PrintingThis topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them.1. Choose Print

2. Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.6333. Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading

5. After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed.Note• If PageComposer is running, access the Special Se

4. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.5. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box.6. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photo

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

6. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.Note• For instructions on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.212 &qu

Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, andSupport.Note• The titles of dialog

2. Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box.3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box

Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, andSupport.Important• If you access th

Common Items•A Media TypeSelect the type of paper.For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(See

•S DefaultsRestores all settings on the sheet to the default values.Configuration using Easy Settings•E Print TargetChoose presets that match the type

Configuration using Advanced Settings•E Print PriorityChoose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing.• Giving Priority to Particu

4. Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") →P.641Note• If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set Ma

•K Sharpen TextActivate this option to print text more sharply.•T Economy PrintingSelect this checkbox to reduce the amount of ink consumed during pri

Paper Detailed Settings Dialog BoxThe Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the pr

View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing ApplicationIn the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application.Note•

Note• To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Ad-vanced Settings.(See "Main Sheet →P.220

•K Object AdjustmentSelect this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color ad-justment.• Ob

Matching SheetOn the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on vari-ous devices.Impo

ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM ModeThe following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host IC

Color Adjustment Sheet: MonochromeOn the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast.Note• To display t

•J SaturationNot available.•K Object AdjustmentSelect this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subjec

Page Setup SheetThe following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver helpfile.•A P

6. Send the print job.• Printing in Windows →P.11• Printing from Mac OS X →P.12The printer now starts printing the print job.Loading and Printing on S

•F Print Image with Actual SizePrints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width ofR

•N Roll Paper OptionsComplete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box.Under A Automatic Cutting, you can spe

Output Method dialog boxThe Output Method dialog box allows you to select the Output Method and set the save settings when saving to the box.Note• To

Paper Size Options Dialog BoxIn the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define arelis

•G Display SeriesYou can limit the number of options shown in Page Size, Paper Size, and Paper Size List.Layout SheetThe following settings are availa

•E Print CenteredActivate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper.• Printing Originals Centered on Rolls →P.161• Printing Ori

Note• To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options.(See "LayoutSheet →P.238 ")•A Print DateSelect where t

Note• To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings.(See "LayoutSheet →P.238 ")•A FineZoom Setting

Favorites SheetThe following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help.•A Favorit

•H AddClick to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite.•I ImportClick to display the Open dialog

1. Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.32. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and ot

Utility SheetThe following items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help.•A Maintenance

Support SheetOn the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual.•A Support InformationClick to access the Canon support

Settings Summaries Dialog BoxThe Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favoritesshee

Device Settings SheetMany settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settingssheet is

PreviewThe Features of Preview ...

Starting PreviewFollow the procedure below to start the Preview.1. Start the apllication software which you use.2. From the application software'

5. Preview main window is displayed.Preview Main WindowThe Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status

•Tool BarThis allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.•Preview AreaYou can check the settings you made in this area.•Dialog Ar

For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.253•Status BarThis shows the message, Pages and Output Size.Windows Software &

Dialog AreaYou can select the layout and print on the center.•Media Type / Paper Source /Paper SizeYou can confirm the information that is set.•Layout

4. Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.660The printer now starts printing the print job.Printing in WindowsPrint from

•No Spaces at Top or BottomYou can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top orbottom.F

Setting DetailsNext Page Go to the next page.Last Page Go to the last page.Go To Page Go to the specified page.Note• You can also move a page by click

Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on theprinter driverSelecting Use Driver Se

Printing with Selecting the LayoutYou can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout.1. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use.B

Button DetailsLower ButtonTurn at the position of .Note• Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise a

Print on the CenterYou can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer.1. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on.2. Click the

Not Print Spaces at the Top/BottomYou can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or

Free LayoutThe Features of Free Layout ...

Operating EnvironmentYou can use the Free Layout in the following environments.• Compatible Operating SystemWindows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2

Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout

2. After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing.Note• The appearance of the dialog box varies

Free Layout Main WindowThe Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.Note• You can use the View menu to s

•Layout AreaThis allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation.•Status BarThis shows the paper size, unit of length, and numb

Detailed SettingsThe printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basicsettings

Preferences Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences ofFree Layo

•Object Frame StyleYou can select the object frame style for printing.The following settings are available for the object frame style.Setting DetailsN

Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.• You can input between 203.2 and 18000.0(mm) (between 8.00 and 708.66(inch)).• You can cha

Format Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object.Size SheetYou can rotate, enlarge, or

Setting DetailsFit Paper Size Prints by enlarging or reducing each object to match the paper size. If you are usingroll paper, objects are enlarged or

Note• When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size.Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One PageYou can lay out and print a mul

3. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source.Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on

Important• During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected.Printing from the applicati

Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.• When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled.5. Click

7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.Laying out a Document Created with Multiple

3. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source.Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on

Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.• When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled.5. Click

7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps.Selecting an ObjectWhen an object is selec

Changing the Object SizeYou can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value.Note• The vertical-to-horizontal r

2. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object.Alternatively, you can move t

Laying out Objects AutomaticallyClick Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Ar-

•Center VerticallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center.•Align BottomLays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.•Align

•Center HorizontallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.•Align RightLays out the objects, justifying them to the right.Chan

ContentsBasic Printing Workflow 1Printing procedure 2Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...

Canceling print jobsCanceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ...

•Bring to FrontMoves the object to the frontmost position.•Send to BackMoves the object to the backmost position.•Bring ForwardMoves the object one po

•Send BackwardMoves the object one position to the back.Pasting a Copied or Cut Object1.Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.Alternatively, you may sele

Folded Duplex WindowThis window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Du-plex functi

•Layout AreaThis allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects.•Status BarThis shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output s

Setting DetailsFit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document so that the widthof the document matches the rol

Note• To not print fold lines, clear the Print Fold Lines checkbox.•Fold Line ColorYou can select the fold lines.•Fold Line TypeYou can select the fol

9. Configure the Fold Line Color and Fold Line Type from Print Fold Lines.Note• When the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox is selected, fold lines

Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyThe Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...

Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyFollow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.To start by selecting Printers a

Note• If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copydialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargeme

Canceling Print Jobs from WindowsIn the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer.Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you

Note• For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image-RUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.292•Hot

Creating a New Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.Note• For the step to open the Color

3. Select the type of printer to use.Click the Next button.4. Select the media type to print.Note• If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, onl

5. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print.Click the Next button.6. Select the color matching method.Click the N

8.Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy >Creating a New Hot Folde

The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copydialog box.Specifying an Existing Shared Folde

3. The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays.Click the Manual Settings button.4. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays.Enter the hot folder name

5. The location of the folders will appear.Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button.6. As necessary, set the print condition

The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copydialog box.Setting the Print ParametersThe pri

Note• The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of theprinter driver settings may be disabl

Note• The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using.Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS XIn the printer window, you can cancel jobs

4. Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Doneon the touch-panel display.Sca

Print Plug-In for OfficePrint Plug-In for Office features ...

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7Note• For the Windows OS, use the latest version

2. Click the Install Individual Software button.3. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office.Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Offi

4. Click the Next button.5. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button.Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office >Steps to installiP

6. Click the Start button.7. Click the Yes button.8. Click the Exit button.Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office >iPF655Steps to install33

The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete.Important• When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugI

When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayedButtons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In sometimes do not appear in the Word, PowerPoint and Exc

1. Select Options from the File menu.2. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins.3. Select Di

4. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it andclick the Enable button.5. Close a

3. If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to theprinter), click Utility to

3. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.4. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the D

1. Click About <application name> in the Help menu of application.2. Click the Disabled Items button in the About <application name> dialo

3. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it andclick the Enable button.4. Close a

Icon ContentsPrinter listSelect Printer.If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayedagain. Select this when you want t

Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format PrintingW

3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis

5. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range

Borderless Printing (Word)Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins.1. Start Microsoft Wo

4. Click Borderless Printing.5. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in isselec

7. Select Layout.8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.For Pages, insert the page number.

5. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer.Important• Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imag

Multi-Page Printing (Word)Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages.1. Start Micro

4. Click Multi-Page Printing.5. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select layout from Layout Selection.7. Select Next.Windows S

8. Select Media Type.9. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.10. Enter Copies.No

2. Click the One-Touch Registration button.3. Enter name in Name.Up to 31 characters can be entered.4. Click . The name you entered is displayed in R

3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis

5. Click the Next button.6. Select Media Type.7. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of p

Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landsca

5. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar.6. Click the Create Page button.7. Click OK if the message is displayed.8. Edit and create the documen

Important• The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.To start from Microsoft PowerP

Icon ContentsPaper Settings Button Large-Format Wizard is displayed.Settings for Portrait or Landscape Orientation can be set. Printing Wizard dialo

Pausing PrintingPausing Printing ...

Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format PrintingW

3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis

5. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range

Borderless Printing (PowerPoint)Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins.1. Start Micros

4. Click Borderless Printing.5. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in isselec

7. Select Layout.8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter th

Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint)Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages.1. Start

4. Click Multi-Page Printing.5. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select layout from Layout Selection.7. Select Next.Windows S

8. Select Media Type.9. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.10. Enter Copies.N

2. Click the One-Touch Registration button.3. Enter name in Name.Up to 31 characters can be entered.4. Click . The name you entered is displayed in R

Enhanced Printing OptionsChoosing Paper for Printing 21Printing Photos and Office Documents 22Printing CAD Drawings 39Adjusting Images 51Printing enla

3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis

5. Click the Next button.6. Select Media Type.7. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide

Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint)Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the L

5. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar.6. Click the Create Page button.7. Click OK if the message is displayed.8. Edit and create the documen

Note• Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on PrintMatching Roll Width, refer to see "Print Matching

Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open,close the P

Print Entire Sheet (Excel)For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before prin

4. Click Print Entire Sheet.A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress.The Layout menu will appear automatically.Note• If data a

6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button.Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel)→P.357 for detai

13. Press Print to start printing.Important• If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select.• You cannot run Print o

Choosing Paper for PrintingChoosing a Paper for Printing ...

The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.4. Click Print Selected Area.Important• If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be select

The Layout menu will appear automatically.Important• If the range selected in Excel 2007/2010 is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the dat

9. Select Next.10. Select Media Type.11. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.• Pre

Configuring Binding (Excel)You can configure Binding margins for binding printouts.1. Configure the settings up to Layout Selection in the Layout scre

6. Click the OK button.Return to the Layout screen.Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen.7. Configure the settings in the

Item DetailsCenter sheets and print areas When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the po-sition. When this setting is on, pri

HDI DriverThe Features of HDI Driver ...

Installation ProcedureThere are two ways to install the HDI driver.• Installing with the Canon Installer→P.361• Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wiza

The Installation List appears. Click the Install button of the imagePROGRAF HDI Driver.The driver setup screen appears. Click the Next button.Windows

3. After you have read the Licensing Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click theNext button.4. Confirm that the instal

Printing Photos and Office DocumentsPrinting Photos and Images ...

5. The Ready to Install the Program screen opens. Click the Install button.6. The HDI driver files are copied to the Drv folder where the AutoCAD prog

7. After AutoCAD starts, select Plotter Manager from the File menu.The Plotters window opens. Click the Add-A-Plotter Wizard icon.8. The Add Plotter -

9. Add Plotter - Begin screen opens. Select My Computer then click the Next button.10. The Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen opens.Make sure that Can

11. The Add Plotter - Import Pcp or Pc2 screen opens. Click the Next button.Note• If you want the installer to read plotter information from previousl

13. The Add Plotter - Plotter Name screen opens. Click the Next button.Note• You can change the Plotter Name setting here, but you will normally leave

Installing with the Add-A-Plotter WizardFollow the procedure below to use the Add-A-Plotter Wizard to install the HDI driver without the Canon install

3. The Add Plotter - Begin screen opens. Select My Computer then click the Next button.4. The Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen opens. Mount the User

6. The Open dialog box opens. From the Look in box, select the CD-ROM drive, and then browse to the folder thatholds the hif file.Select the hif file

8. The Add Plotter - Import Pcp or Pc2 screen opens. Click the Next button.Note• If you want the installer to read plotter information from previously

10. The Add Plotter - Plotter Name screen opens. Click the Nextbutton.Note• You can change the Plotter Name setting here, but you will normally leave

•Print QualityChoose the print quality.The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution.Print Quality DescriptionH

Opening from the AutoCAD File MenuFollow the procedure below to open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box from the AutoCAD File menu.1. Select

2. The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens.Opening from the Start MenuFollow the procedure below to open the Plotter Configuration Editor di

2. Double-click the Autodesk Plotter Manager icon.The Plotters window opens.Double-click the iPFxxxx.pc3 icon (the icon name is the name of the printe

Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog BoxThe Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box has three sheets.The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box displa

Media Source and Media Size SettingsFollow this procedure to select the media source and the media size.1. Press the Source and Size below Media.The D

Graphics SettingsYou can perform the graphics settings.Vector Graphics settingsUse these settings to adjust the print mode and resolution.1. Click the

4. Move the Res slider to adjust the settings.Res presents the following items for selection.Setting Details300 DPI Due to this low resolution, the im

2. Move the slider for each item to the left or right to adjust the settings.Setting DetailsRaster and Shaded/RenderedViewportsUse these settings to a

Setting DetailsLines Merge Where the lines intersect, the line colors merge.2. Click the OK button.Opening the Custom Properties Dialog BoxFollow the

4. The Custom Properties dialog box opens.Windows Software > HDI Driver >iPF655Opening the Custom Properties Dialog Box3383

Printing enlargements or reductions 69Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ...

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Pape

Custom Properties dialog boxYou can perform the settings for the media type, color matching, brightness, and other settings.•Media TypeThis allows you

•Print QualitySelect a print quality to suit the print job.Setting DetailsHighest Gives priority to the highest possible image quality.High Prints ima

•Adj. Pale Color RecognizableWhen you place a checkmark here, yellow or cyan lines or other portions of images that are difficult to see when prin-ted

Setting DetailsPrinter Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied.None The paper is ejected immediately after printing.30sec. / 1

Output Method Dialog BoxOutput Method dialog box appears when you click Output Method button on the Main sheet in the Custom Propertiesdialog box. You

Color settings Compatible modelsColor (CAD) 2 Print with a light-shade color.Color (CAD) 3 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500/iPF600

Note• If any other printer name is selected, select the name of the printer that you want to use from theName list.• The names of the printers install

4. The Plot dialog box opens.Perform the settings that you need on the Plot dialog box, then click the OK button.Note• The content of the settings don

Status MonitorThe Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ...

• If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.• Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor.

6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the applicatio

Note• Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/resumed.•Canceling Print JobsSelecting a p

AccountingAccounting Manager ...

Launching the Accounting ManagerThe procedure for launching the Accounting Manager is shown below.1. Open the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor window.2. Se

•Title BarThis displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using.•Menu BarAllows you to select the menu options required f

Display a list of jobs within the printer or of jobs collected periodically. For details, refer to Job List Area →P.399 .•Totals AreaDisplays the tota

•Status BarDisplays messages and other information.Job List AreaThe content and items of the jobs displayed in the job list area are as follows.•Job C

3. If you are using Regular Data Acquisition, configure the Regular Data Acquisition settings.For details of the Regular Data Acquisition settings, se

Setting the Unit Cost for InkOpen the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet.To set the same unit cost for all the inks1. Select the Use s

2. Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price.3. Click the Overwrite button.4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the inks.5. Click the OK button.Import

2. Enter the Width and Length of the paper, and the Price per area for the configured width x height.3. Click the Add button. To change the unit cost

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If

3. Use Allocated to specify whether the costs are allocated as being incurred by the print job.4. Click the Add button. To change the unit cost for a

•Ink ConsumedUse this option to select the unit used for ink consumption.•Paper WidthUse this to select the unit used for paper width.•Paper LengthUse

Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired JobsThe print job logs displayed by the Status Monitor Accounting Manager contain

Showing Job PropertiesIf you select a job in the job list and then select Show Job Properties in the File menu, the Job Properties dialog boxappears,

Digital Photo Front-AccessDigital Photo Front-Access ...

Device Setup UtilityimagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ...

Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup UtilityOn a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provide

4. Select the IPv4 tab.5. In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual.6. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button.7. Cl

When specifying an IPv6 IP address1. Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu.2. In the Device Name list displayed, select the prin

5. In IPv6, select On.6. When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in Stateless Address.Additionally, when there i

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Paper 200.Make sure

Media Configuration ToolThe Features of Media Configuration Tool ...

• Software that requires installationimagePROGRAF Printer DriverInstallation ProceduresThe Media Configuration Tool installation screen appears when y

2. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used.Select a country or territory then click the Next button.3. T

4. The Choose Destination Location screen appears.Select the destination folder then click the Next button.5. The Ready to Install the Program screen

6. All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears.Click the Finish button. This completes the ins

Media Configuration Tool Main WindowThe explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window.Note• For the step to open the Media Configur

Editing Media Type InformationClick the Edit Media Type Information button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to display the Edit MediaTypes

1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button.2. The Add Media Type dialog box displays.Click the Browse button.Windows Softw

3. The Browse for Folder dialog box opens.Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files), and then click the OK button.4. Th

6. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

2. In the Media Type list, select the name to change.Click the Rename button.3. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.Edit the names in Name in Pri

4. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to

2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete.Click the Delete button.Note• Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add c

Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off o

3. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to

2. Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to movethe item ( or ).The selected item

Updating Media TypesClicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use thiswizard to apply

Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.• When the program cannot communicate w

Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.• When the program cannot communicate w

Mac OS X SoftwarePrinter Driver 434Preview 459Free Layout 488Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 520Printmonitor 543Media Configuration Tool 546Mac OS

12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the PageAttributes dialog box—in this case,

Printer DriverPrinter Driver Settings ...

• Color Settings Pane: Monochrome →P.452• Page Setup Pane →P.454You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or red

Specifying Paper in the Printer DriverIf you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver.1. This sets the

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Access the Page Setup pane.8. In the A Paper Source

9. If you have selected Manual in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed inC Page Size. If you have selected Roll

Checking a preview of the settingsA preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings pa

2. Access the Main pane.3. Select the O Print Preview check box.4. Click M Print.5. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.6. Check the

7. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.Note• For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to Preview →P.459 .Using FavoritesYou can

3. Click Print to start printing.As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings forvari

•B Get InformationDisplays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type,and roll width by

Note• You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings.• You can also fine-tune these values as needed. (Advanced Set

•F Print QualityChoose the level of print quality.•G View set.Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to confirm the settings

•P Sharpen TextActivate this option to print text more sharply.•K Reduce Print UnevennessSelect this checkbox for two-pass printing to reduce color sh

Paper Detailed Settings Dialog BoxThe Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the pr

•G Cut SpeedSelect the speed of automatic cutting, as needed. You can adjust this setting if paper is not cut well when automaticcutting is used.•H Au

Matching paneOn the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on variousdevices.Importan

ICC Matching ModeThe following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, in the A Matching Mode list.Note• To display the Matching pan

Color Settings Pane: ColorIn general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if thecol

•I ContrastAdjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makesimages sharper, a

Color Settings Pane: MonochromeOn the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast.Note• To display the C

•I ContrastAdjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the I Contrastmakes images sharper

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Aft

Page Setup PaneThe following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help.•A Paper S

• Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size →P.104• Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width →P.111• Borderless Printing

Utility PaneThe following settings are available on the Utility pane.•A SetClick to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the follo

Additional Settings PaneThe following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane.•A Data Send MethodChoose how print data is sent to the p

Support PaneOn the Support pane, you can view support information and the user's manual.•A Support InformationClick to access the Canon support w

PreviewThe Features of Preview ...

Starting PreviewFollow the procedure below to start the Preview.1. Start the apllication software which you use.2. From the application software'

5. Preview main window is displayed.Preview Main WindowThe Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and st

•Tool BarThis allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.•Preview AreaYou can check the settings you made in this area.Mac OS X S

•Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.•Drawer AreaThis allows you to display the thumbnails of a document.Th

6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the applicatio

•Status AreaThis shows Input Size and Output Size.Paper Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.•Media Type

•Paper SourceYou can select the paper source.The following settings are available for paper source.Setting DetailsManual Select for manual paper feed

Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of

Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.•Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qua

Advanced SettingsPresents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settingsyour

The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.Setting DetailsPrint Quality Highest / High / Stand

Setting DetailsFit Roll Paper Width Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the width of the roll paper withthe page width. *Make sure th

Setting DetailsRotate Right 90 Degrees Rotates the portrait page right 90 degrees and print in landscape orientation. Whenthe rotated page can fit in

Setting DetailsColor Enables color printing.Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaledmonochrome.Color

2. Select Color Adjustment.3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust.Setting DetailsCyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hue

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

Adjusting MonochromeUse the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera orother color

MatchingYou can set the matching.Important• If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed.•Matching ModeYou can s

•Matching MethodYou can select a matching method to suit the print job.•Input ProfileSelect the input profile.Note• You can select only after ICC Matc

Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A

ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptu

4. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile.ColorSync1. Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode.2. To apply ColorSync to

•UnitsSet the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlar

Print with No BordersYou can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image.Note• With some media borderless prin

1. On the Output Settings panel, click the Print Centered check box on.2. Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins.Not Print Spaces at th

2. On the Output Settings panel, click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on.3. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces

Conserving roll paper 174Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ...

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. After confirming tha

3. Select Rotate Right 90 Degrees or Rotate Left 90 Degrees.4. Click the Print button. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins.Display with Fitting to

2. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed.Display with AllIn the preview area, you can display all.1.Select Fit Screen from the tool bar.

Display with Actual SizeIn the preview area, you can display the actual size.1. Select Actual Size from the tool bar.2. Actual size is displayed.Movi

2. The target page appears.Note• You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails.Mac OS X Software > Preview >iPF655Moving a Pag

Free LayoutThe Features of Free Layout ...

imagePROGRAF Printer DriverStarting Free LayoutFollow the procedure below to start the Free Layout.1. Start the apllication software which you use.2.

5. Free Layout main window is displayed.Free Layout Main WindowThe Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog

•Tool BarThis allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.•Layout AreaThis allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size

•Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.Mac OS X Software > Free Layout >Free Layout Main WindowiPF65544

Paper Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.•Media TypeThis allows you to select the media type.Note• Alw

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Manual in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selecte

•Roll Paper WidthThis selects the width of the roll media set to the printer.Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.•CopiesYou can

Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of

Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.•Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qua

Advanced SettingsPresents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these set-ting

Setting DetailsPrint Quality Highest / High / Standard / DraftResolution 1200dpi / 600dpi / 300dpiNote• The availability of settings is determined by

Setting DetailsMonochrome Bitmap Prints all colors other than white in black.Monochrome (BK ink) Select to print all lines with black ink.No color cor

2. Select Color Adjustment.3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust.Setting DetailsCyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hue

Adjusting MonochromeUse the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera orother color

MatchingYou can set the matching.Important• If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed.•Matching ModeYou can s

•Matching MethodYou can select a matching method to suit the print job.•Input ProfileSelect the input profile.Note• You can select only after ICC Matc

13. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A

ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptu

4. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile.ColorSync1. Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode.2. Place a checkmark on S

Preferences Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set thepreferences for

The following settings are available for the object frame style.Setting DetailsSolid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style.Dotted Line

Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.• You can input between 203.2 and 18000.0(mm) (between 8.00 and 708.66(inch)).• You can cha

Format Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge,or reduce an

Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One PageYou can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page.1. From the application software's

Selecting an ObjectWhen an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object.Note• To select an object, click that object.• To

2. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handleto change the object size.Resizi

4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.5. Select the A Page Layout check box.6. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the A Page Layo

2. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object.Rotating an ObjectYou can rot

Laying out Objects AutomaticallyClick Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Ob

•Center VerticallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center.•Align BottomLays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.•Align

•Center HorizontallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.•Align RightLays out the objects, justifying them to the right.Chan

2. Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu.•Bring to FrontMoves the object to the frontmost position.•Send to BackMoves the object to t

•Send BackwardMoves the object one position to the back.Pasting a Copied or Cut Object1.Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.Alternatively, you may sele

Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyThe Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...

Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyFollow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.1. Open the Utility panel of the

2. Click the Set button in Configure Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. to open the Color imageRUN-NER Enlargement Copy dialog box.Note• You can also

•Delete files in the folderFrom the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete only files in the hot folder.•Delete th

9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired.Important• Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange

Creating a New Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.Note• For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy d

4. Click the OK button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.5. In Name, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list.6. In Hot Folder, enter

7. Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialogbox.8. Click the Close button to close the Co

Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.2. Select the Hot Folder from the Hot Folder

4. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.531 .5. Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.536 .Mac OS X Softwa

6. Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.538 .7. Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.8. From the Appl

Deleting a Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.2. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list.3.

Paper Settings Panel•Easy Settings / Advanced SettingsTwo modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.The settings available on

Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.•Automatic CuttingYou can set the printer to cut roll paper automatically or print a guidel

Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting CAD Drawings ...

•Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality an

Setting DetailsLine Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet orother documents that contain large amounts

Output Settings Panel•Enlarged/Reduced PrintingSelect the method for enlarged/reduced printing.The following settings are available for enlarged/reduc

Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.•Paper SizeYou can select the size of the print media.Note• This is not displayed when Fit

In this dialog box, you can specify the object output method.Note• To print after saving jobs in the temporary storage space, select Save data before

Setting DetailsDriver MatchingMode →P.539Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. Youshould normally select this

Setting DetailsColorimetric Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input colorspace. This is the easiest-to-use mode

3. Click the Input Profile list, and then select an input profile.Note• To match the color on the printing, select the input profile for Color imageRU

This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.To use Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy, first complete these set

PrintmonitorThe Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ...

Print Target DescriptionCAD (Monochrome LineDrawing )Settings optimized to print black lines in CAD drawingsclearly.Perspective, GIS Settings optimize

Job Management Using imagePROGRAF PrintmonitorYou can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling p

1. Select the held job and click the Replace Paper button.2. Replace the paper in the printer with the correct paper.Note• To continue printing withou

Media Configuration ToolThe Features of Media Configuration Tool ...

Procedures for InstallingStart the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Config-u

3. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used.Select a country or territory then click the OK button.4. The

5. Click the Agree button.6. Select Easy Install then click the Install button.7. Click the Continue button to quit another application.Mac OS X Softw

8. When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. The installation of Media Configuration Tool is complete.Note• When the installatio

2. Input the administrator name and password, and click the OK button.3. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer

4. The License is displayed.After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button.5. Click the Agree button.6. Select Uninst

7. Click the Uninstall button.8. Press the Continue button when another application is running.9. When the following message is displayed, click the Q

1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing t

Starting the Media Configuration ToolFollow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool.From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities

Media Configuration Tool main windowThe explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window.Note• For the step to open the Media Configur

Editing Media Type InformationClick the Edit Media Type Information button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to display the Edit MediaTypes

1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button.2. The Add Media Type dialog box displays.Click the Browse button.Mac OS X Soft

3. Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files), and then click the Open button.4. The names of media information files in

6. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to

2. In the Media Type list, select the name to change.Click the Rename button.3. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.Edit the names in Name in Pri

4. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to

2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete.Click the Delete button.Note• Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add c

The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper informationusing the Update Media Types wizard, s

6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In thi

2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display.Click the Show/Hide button.The selected paper is alternately s

The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper informationusing the Update Media Types wizard, s

2. Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to movethe item ( or ).The selected ite

Updating Media TypesClicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use thiswizard to apply

Caution• When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis-played.3. When the program has finished communicat

Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.Caution• When the program cannot commun

Print Job OperationsBasic Print Job Operations 571Advanced Print Job Operations 599Print Job Operations >iPF6555570

Basic Print Job OperationsUsing the Printer Hard Disk ...

• PrintSave print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing.• Save in mail boxSave print jobs on the printer's hard disk.• Print after

• When you have selected Save in mail box as the option in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in MacOS X)There are 29 personal boxes, numbered

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

Configuring the Printer Driver in Windows1. Access the Page Setup sheet.2. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box.Print Job Opera

3. Make your selection in Output Method.• PrintSave print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing.• Save in mail boxSave print jobs on the

Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk.The Destination dialog box is displayed if you select Save in mail box. Here, specify the name and per

Note that only jobs that are not currently being deleted can be deleted from the job queue.• Preempting other jobsYou can preempt other jobs by printi

3. Manage the job queue as needed.•Deleting jobs1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job, and then press the OK button.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Us

Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold)If the type or size of paper loaded does not match the settings in the print job received whe

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes or No, and then press the OK button.• If you choose DeletePress ▲ or ▼ to select Yes or No, and then press the OK button.Us

Using imagePROGRAF PrintmonitorManage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, see "Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor."

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2. Press the OK button.The Job Menu menu is displayed.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to sel

Operating Environment ...

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. After confirming tha

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the print job and click Resume.3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print i

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.Print Job Operation

2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Print.3. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK.No

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.The password is a four-d

2. Select the saved job and click Resume Printing.3. In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK.For details, refer to

Deleting Saved JobsDelete saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows.This operation is available from the Control Panel, in Re

Using RemoteUI1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the print job and click Delete.For d

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.Print Job Operation

2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePRO

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.The password is a four-digit number.2.Select the print job and click the Delete button.For details, refer t

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

Important• Jobs stored in the shared mailbox may be automatically deleted under some conditions. To prevent jobs frombeing deleted, move them from the

3. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destination mailbox list and click OK.For details, refe

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move.Print Job Operations > Basic Print J

3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using ima

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.The password is a four-digit number.2.Select the print job and click Move.3. In the Move Document dialog bo

Advanced Print Job OperationsSaving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ...

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2. Press the OK button.The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to se

Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common BoxJobs sent from a computer for which you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to

Note• By default, no passwords are set for personal boxes.• A password cannot be set for the shared mailbox.• Enter a four-digit number as the passwor

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open.2. In the Documents dialog box, click Set

12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the PageAttributes dialog box—in this case,

For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)1.On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox

For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.Naming Personal BoxesFor easier identification, you can assign names to personal boxes.T

Note• Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box.2. Click Edit.3. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the name in I

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been se

2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Statu

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)1. In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name. Select a saved job in the list and click Set.Note

2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.Displaying a List of Saved Jo

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button.Note• Enter a password if one has been set, and then press

For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.Note• Enter a

Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF P

2. The Printing dialog box is displayed.Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is installed if in Plotter of Printer/plotter this is dis-playe

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.The password is a four-digit number.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.Printing

Displaying Details of Saved JobsDetails of print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be displayed as follows.This operation i

The Details of the saved document page is displayed.For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1.On the

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties.The Properties dialog box is disp

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)1. In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.The pas

Renaming Saved JobsPrint jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be renamed as follows.This operation is available in RemoteUI, i

3. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document.4. In the Rename Saved Document dialog box, enter the name and click OK.For detail

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.Print Job

2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties.3. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK.For details

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)1. In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.The pas

Note• Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority toLine Drawing/Text.Color CompatibilityColor

2. Select the print job and click Set.3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new name and click OK.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonit

Handling PaperPaper 626Handling rolls 633Handling sheets 660Output Stacker 669Handling Paper >iPF6556625

PaperTypes of Paper ...

Paper SizesRollsRolls that meet the following conditions are supported.• Outer diameter: Up to 150 mm (6 in)• Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inc

Paper Sizes Dimensions17"x22"(ANSI C) 431.8 × 558.8 mm (17.00 × 22.00 in)11"x17"(Ledger) 279.4 × 431.8 mm (11.00 × 17.00 in)13&quo

The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed.2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button.The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.•Mac OS X1.

2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button.The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.Updating paper informationAs for paper information of the Paper Refer

•Windows1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.)The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is display

Adding Custom PaperUsing Media Configuration Tool, you can add custom paper (paper not listed in the Paper Reference Guide) to the printerdriver and c

Handling rollsAttaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ...

2. Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box.3. Click the Device Settings tab to display the Device Settings sheet.Enhanc

Important• When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. Werecommend wearing clean cloth

2. Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.•Using rolls with a 2-inch paper coreHolder Stopper

3. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert itfirmly until the roll touches

Loading Rolls in the PrinterFollow these steps to load rolls in the printer.Note• Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top

4. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b).At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on t

5. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping theholder level as you load it in the R

Important• Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect theprinting quality. We recommend w

Note• Cut the edge of the roll after the paper is advanced if it is soiled or if there are cuts from scissors orthe blade after removing creased edges

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button.Important• Be sure to select the correct paper type. I

Specifying the Paper LengthWhen changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows.Note• Specify the paper

4. Click A Color Compatibility to display the Color Compatibility dialog box.5. Select the desired color settings in the A Color Compatibility list.

1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ).Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pres

5. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.6. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll.Handling Paper

7. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot.Note• For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see

Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position i

• 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L ( Holder Stopper side)• 2-Inch Paper Core AttachmentImportant• Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from h

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll.Press ▲ to retract the roll manually.Press ▼ to advance the roll manually.Note• If you hold

Specifying the Ink Drying Time for RollsWhen you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface du

3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in B Between Pagesand C Between Scans in A Drying T

3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in C Between Pagesand D Between Scans in B Drying T

Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver SettingPaperCut-ting→P.656Otherwise choose this option if you want to cutthe roll edge after loading a roll.Auto

Adjusting ImagesAdjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.5. Pre

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to selec

10. Press the OK button.After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically.Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position)1. Press the

3. Press the Cut button.4.Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically.Caution• I

•OnThe leading edge is cut off when you load a roll, and scraps are removed. The amount of paper cut from the leadingedge varies depending on the type

Reducing Dust from Cutting RollsFor media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct. > On in the

Handling sheetsLoading Sheets in the Printer ...

2. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load.Handling Paper > Handling sheets >iPF655Loading Sheet

3. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper AlignmentGuide (a) to the right of the Roll

4. Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded.Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from be

Adjustment Item DescriptionSaturation Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid.Note• Click Object Adjustment to open the

Printing From a Desired Starting PointWhen printing inside boundaries or in other situations when you want to specify a particular position to start p

3. After a menu for selection of the paper size is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ to select the paper size, and then press theOK button.4. Open the Top Cover

5. Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right ofthe ejection guide and the leadin

Removing SheetsRemove sheets from the printer as follows.1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ().

6. Pull the Release Lever forward.Handling Paper > Handling sheets >Removing SheetsiPF6556668

Output StackerUsing the Output Stacker ...

Note regarding the Extended positionThe Output Stacker has a regular position and a position for easy removal of printed documents. Use the best posit

1. Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position A.2. When using 24-inch or A1 (portrait) rolls, pull out

Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position.1. Lower the Support Rod to the position shown (a) to re

1. Grasp the Output stacker handle (a) and pull out the Output Stacker so that it tilts towards you.2. Open the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a). Th

Matching Method Description RemarksColorimetric Color-matching optimized for printingimage data with accurate colors in inputcolor space. This is the

Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position.1. Push the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a) closed un

3. While continuing to hold the Output stacker handle (a), slowly lower the Output Stacker.4. Return to the regular position.Handling Paper > Outpu

Adjustments for Better Print QualityAdjusting the Printhead 677Adjusting the feed amount 686Adjustments for Better Print Quality >iPF6557676

Adjusting the PrintheadAdjusting the Printhead ...

Important• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot becompleted correctly unless the lo

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button.6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced), and then press the

2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not display

Note• If two patterns seem equally good and you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediatevalue.For example, choose 11 if you cannot de

2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not display

A test pattern is printed for adjustment.Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them.• If

Borderless Printing (Word) ...

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch

10. Close the Top Cover.The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete.Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height)If the

6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button.Note• Depending on the type of paper, some setting values may not be

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the Feed Amount ...

Note• Either A:High or B:Standard/Draft in the Adjust Length menu is applied, depending on printer driver set-tings at the time of printing.• If you h

Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for au

2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displa

Note• Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Manual adjustment. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority)."

7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button.Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment.Note• When printing on sheets, follow t

Perform adjustment as follows.1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ().Note• If the Tab Se

Paper to PrepareRolls• An unused roll at least 10 inches wide• High-precision rulerSheets• One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size• High-

7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as

7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select AdjustmentPrint or Change Settings, and then press the OK button.When you select AdjustmentPrint, a test pattern is printed

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select VacuumStrngth, and then press the OK button.6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK butto

Printer PartsPrinter parts 697Hard Disk 704Optional accessories 710Printer Parts >iPF6558696

Printer partsFront ...

g.Paper Alignment LineAn orange line for alignment of paper.h.Maintenance Cartridge CoverOpen this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge.i.Mainte

Sidea.Manual PocketStore printer manuals in this pocket.b.Ethernet PortConnect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable i

Top Cover (Inside)a.CarriageMoves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") →P.702b.Carriage ShaftThe Ca

Roll Cover (Inside)a.Roll HolderLoad the roll on this holder.b.Holder StopperSecure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part.c.Roll Loading SlotsSlide

Carriagea.Angle Adjustment LeverUse this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines.b.PrintheadThe printhead is equipped

b.Ink Set LabelAn Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter J in a black circle on the side. Whenpurchasing an Ink Tank,

10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.11. Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on.12. Confirm the prin

Hard DiskPrinter Hard Disk Operations ...

WindowsPrinter driv-erimage-PROGRAFFree Layoutimage-PROGRAFStatus Moni-torRemoteUIControlPanelimage-PROGRAFHDI DriverColor image-RUNNEREnlargementCopy

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2. Press the OK button.The Job Menu is displayed.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select H

Using imagePROGRAF Status MonitorThe Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file.

Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard DiskWhen erasing all data on the hard disk, choose from the following three options.This operation is only ava

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select High Speed, Secure High Spd., or Secure, and then press the OK button to display theconfirmation screen.Note• If a password

Optional accessoriesRoll Holder Set ...

StandWhen using an optional Stand, you can store and stack documents printed on rolls.• Printer Stand ST-27a.Accessory PocketStores printer accessorie

Note• The Stand that can be used with this printer is Printer Stand ST-27 and Printer Stand ST-26.• The Stand is normally offered as an optional acces

Control PanelOperations and Display Screen 714Printer Menu 724Control Panel >iPF6559713

Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic descri

Operations and Display ScreenControl Panel ...

d.Power button (green)Turns the printer on and off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.3The Power button is lit when the printer is

Note• To recover from Sleep mode, any button can be pressed except the Power button.Control Panel DisplayAfter the printer starts up, the Tab Selectio

Settings/Adj. tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to settings and adjustment. Pressingthe OK button when this tab is highlighted wil

Sleep The printer is in power-saving mode. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode to con-serve power when idle for a specific period (by default,

The printer mode is indicated as follows.*1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), t

• Error displayMode transition during error display is as follows.If multiple errors occur, tabs related to errors other than the error currently show

Example: Loading sheetsChecking Instructions During Printer OperationsYou can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper,

When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. Example: Ink tank replacementControl Panel >

Note• During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the cur-rent screen.Press the ◀ or ▶ button

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.8

Printer MenuPrinter Menu Operations ...

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus.Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem.The followi

Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu.• Press Back to access a higher men

Specifying menu itemsMenu items can be set as follows.1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button.After two seconds, t

Executing menu commandsMenu commands can be executed as follows.1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button.The menu

First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth LevelPaper Details (The paper type isdisplayed here.)(*1 →P.730 )Skew Check Lv.OffCutting Mode

First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth LevelPaper Details (The paper type isdisplayed here.)(*1 →P.730 )Bordless Margin AutomaticFixe

First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth LevelJob Log (Choose from infor-mation about the lat-est three print jobs.)Media TypeInterface

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelMainte-nanceHeadCleaningHead Cleaning AHead Cleanin

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelGL2 Set-tingsPaperManagerNestingCut Lines(*4→P.739)

9. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.10. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.Ad

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelGL2 Set-tingsProcessin-gOptionPageSize-Process2OnGL

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelInterfaceSetupTCP/IP(*9→P.739)IPv6DHCPv6(*11→P.739)

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelInterfaceSetupEthernetDriver(*9→P.739)MAC Ad-dressx

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelSystemSetupLanguageTime Zone(*9→P.739)0:London (GMT

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelSystemSetupKeep Pa-per SizeOff *OnTrimEdgeReloadAut

First LevelSecond Lev-elThird Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth LevelAdmin.Menu(*9→P.739)Init.Admin.Pswd (*10 →P.739 )Pr

Paper MenuSetting Item Description, InstructionsLoad Paper Select sheets or rolls and load the paper.Eject Paper Choose this item before removing load

Setting Item Description, InstructionsPaper Details (The type of pa-per is displayedhere.)(*1 →P.741 )Scan WaitTimeSpecify the time to wait for the in

Ink MenuSetting Item Description, InstructionsRep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructionsdisplayed to complete the requi

Setting Item Description, InstructionsPause Print Choose On to stop printing.HDD Information Indicates the total hard disk capacity and the mail box f

12. Access the Page Setup pane.13. Confirm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size.14. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to

Setting Item Description, InstructionsAdjustPrinterFeedPriori-tyAdj.QualityAuto(GenuinePpr) Specify this mode with paper identified in the PaperRefere

Setting Item Description, InstructionsGL2Set-tingsQualityMan-agerColorModeMonochrome Print in monochrome.Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors.Color

Setting Item Description, InstructionsGL2Set-tingsLine &PenMan-agerPenSetupSelect Palette Choose Software to print according to software set-tings

Setting Item Description, InstructionsGL2Set-tingsLine &PenMan-agerAdjustFaintLines If fine lines are printed in colors that do not match thecolor

Setting Item Description, InstructionsInter-faceSetupTCP/IPIPv6 DNSSet-tingsDNSDyncupdateState-lessAddrSpecify whether DNS server registration is upda

Setting Item Description, InstructionsSystemSetupDetect Mismatch Specify printing behavior if the type and size of paperspecified in the printer menu

Setting Item Description, InstructionsSystemSetupRep.P.head Print Choose On to have the printer automatically executethe Advanced Adj. operations afte

Setting Item Description, InstructionsAdmin.MenuChange Password By setting a password, you can restrict menu displayand configuration as follows. You

Ink MenuSetting Item Description, InstructionsRep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to completethe requi

Setting Item Description, InstructionsJob Log (Choose frominformationabout the lastthree printjobs.)Interface Indicates the interface used forthe prin

Print Priority (*1) DescriptionImage A setting for posters or other documents made up mainly of photos or images, or foremphasizing photos or images i

Printing Status Print reports1. Load paper.If using sheets, load paper of A4/Letter size. You will need at least three sheets.2. On the Tab Selection

Job Menu Indicates the total hard disk capacity and the mail box freespace.HDD InformationTotal capacityBox free spaceSet./Adj. Menu Settings and adju

LOTPrinthead lot number.PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that require servic-ing.COUNTERCR1-5, SP1,PG1, HMa1,MT1, PL1,Mi1,CT1,WF1-

2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not display

TCP/IPv4Subnet MaskIPv4 settings values.Gateway AddressLPD PrintingIPP PrintingIPP Printer URIRAW PrintingRaw Mode Bi-directionFTP PrintingUse Discove

TCP/IPv6 Use a manual addressPrefix LengthIPv6 settings values.Default Router AddressPrefix LengthPrimary DNS Server AddressSecondary DNS Server Addre

Network InterfaceSpanning TreeNetwork interfacesettings values.Use the Jumbo Frame FunctionControl Panel > Printer Menu >Printing Interface Sett

Network SettingNetwork Environment 762Using RemoteUI 765Initial Settings 768NetWare Settings 777Mac OS X Settings 788Other Settings 795Network Setting

Network EnvironmentNetwork Environment ...

• Mac OS X 10.2.8–10.4• Compatible computer• A computer that runs one of the above operating systemsNote• The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk

Setting Item Options DescriptionColor Adjustment BrightnessContrastSaturationIf you choose Monochrome or Monochrome(BK ink) in Color Mode only Brightn

•Example of a Macintosh networkIn Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour (Zeroconf) functions.Note• The imagePR

Using RemoteUIUsing RemoteUI ...

3. The RemoteUI screen is displayed.Note• The screen slightly differs depending on the model of printer.Configuring the Network With RemoteUIFor detai

Note• RemoteUI also offers many other features. You can display the ink levels, check error messages and otherstatus information, and cancel print job

Initial SettingsConfiguring the IP Address on the Printer ...

Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control PanelThis topic describes how to configure the printer's IP address on the Control Panel.1.

10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button.11. Press the Menu button.If you have changed the settings, a confirma

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.• You can investigate the MAC address by printing an interface setting repor

2. Press the OK button.The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to sele

5. In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port.6. Click New Port.After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add

Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an e

3. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.4. Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page.5. Cl

Item Details Default SettingMulticast DNS Serv-ice NameSpecify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 charac-ters)This name will be disp

Item Details Default SettingPrefix Length Enter the IP address prefix length. 0Default Router Ad-dressEnter the default router address. ::Prefix Lengt

NetWare SettingsConfiguring NetWare Network Settings ...

Specifying the Printer's Frame TypeTo enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in

4. Click the NetWare tab and select the frame type in the NetWare Frame Type list.Network Setting > NetWare Settings >iPF655Specifying the Print

5. Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask inSubnet Mask and the default gate

Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj.

11. Press the Menu button.If any of the settings is changed, a confirmation message is displayed. In this case, press the OK button.Important• Be sure

When using queue server mode, all print server functions are supported, so there is no need for other print serversoftware or hardware. In NDS queue s

Showing Job Properties ...

5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.6. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list.7. Click High (1200dpi) in the F Prin

4. To use the printer in remote printer mode, start the print server.To use the NetWare file server as the print server, enter LOAD PSERVER.NLM at the

Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUIFollow the steps below to configure NetWare protocol settings other than the fram

Item DetailsDefault Set-tingBindery PSer-verPolling Interval (1–15 seconds) 5RPrinter Print ServerNameSpecify the name of a NetWare print server.(0–47

3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare PrintServices →P.782 ."4. In Polling Inte

Mac OS X SettingsConfiguring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks ...

3. Click Registering IP Address.4. Select the model and type and then enter the IP address before clicking the Next button.5. Complete Printer Name an

6. Click Finish.Configuring the Destination for Bonjour NetworkFollow the steps below to configure the destination if you are using the printer in a n

3. Select the printer to register and click Next.4. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register.5. Click Finish.Network Setting &

Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk NetworksTo print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and configure the destination as

Note• By using RemoteUI, you can also specify the object name used for AppleTalk, as well as the printer zonename.For details on RemoteUI, see "U

11. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.12. Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on.13. Confirm the prin

Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network SettingsFollow the steps below to configure the AppleTalk network settings.1. Start the web browser a

Other SettingsSpecifying Printer-Related Information ...

Security SettingsItem Details Default SettingNew Password Enter the new password.(0-9999999)blankConfirm Enter the new password again to confirm it.(0

8. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the communication mode, and then press the OK button.The display reverts to the Ethernet Driver menu.9. Press ▲ or ▼ to sele

Note• For details on email notification using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (in Windows), refer to the image-PROGRAF Status Monitor help.• Mail server a

Maintenance and ConsumablesInk Tanks 800Printheads 808Maintenance Cartridge 818Cleaning the Printer 825Other Maintenance 831Consumables 836Maintenance

Ink TanksInk Tanks ...

Important• Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer.This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or ca

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2. Press the OK button.The Ink Menu is displayed.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select R

3. Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button.Caution• If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink

Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X)You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an

Important• If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality.2. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.Caution

5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.Note• If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank.6. Close the Ink Tank Cover.Checking Ink Tank LevelsOn the D

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.• If an error has occurred and the Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed,

Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of inkIf little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, an

PrintheadsPrinthead ...

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.3. Press the OK button.The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to se

Caution• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B.Note• If printing does not improve afte

•If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead."•If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the PrintheadCo

Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.4. Press the OK button.The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.5. Press ▲ or ▼ to se

2. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completelyto wipe it clean.Important• Do n

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.8

3. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.4. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely.5. Remove the P

6. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch.Important• When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never

Important• The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect thenozzles. Be careful not to touch the

10. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.11. Close the Top Cover.Ink now fills the system. It takes about sev

Maintenance CartridgeMaintenance Cartridge ...

Make sure the printer is ready for Maintenance Cartridge replacementYou can replace Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen advises you to check t

Replace the Maintenance Cartridge1. Open the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging material, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge.Important• Nev

3. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the MaintenanceCartridge to hold it firmly on the b

5. Confirm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box with the packaging material attached, andstore it so that it stays level.Caut

7. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.8. Press the OK button.The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge.Checking the Remaining Maintenan

9. Click High(1200dpi) in the F Print Quality list.Note• Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper.10. Click

When to Replace the Maintenance CartridgeReplace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations.If a message for checking

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the Printer Exterior ...

• After you have used up a roll• After borderless printing• After printing on small paper• After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting deb

2. If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b),use the Cleaning Brush (c), provi

3. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any inkresidue on the Platen as a whole (a)

Important• Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which mayattract dust and affect the printing quality

4. Close the Top Cover.Maintenance and Consumables > Cleaning the Printer >Cleaning Inside the Top CoveriPF65511830

Other MaintenancePreparing to Transfer the Printer ...

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Prep.MovePrinter, and then press the OK button.Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you

Note• Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and causestains.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all

Printing enlargements or reductionsResizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ...

At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes.Important• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process.When the process is finis

Updating the FirmwareUpdate the printer firmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions.Confirming the firmware version1. On the Tab

ConsumablesInk Tanks ...

TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions 838Problems Regarding Paper 840Printing does not start 852The printer stops during a print job 854Problems w

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions ...

Question AnswerHow do I print withoutwasting all the blankspace on the right sidewhen printing an A4-sized original at A3size?By specifying to rotate

Problems Regarding PaperClearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ...

3. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.4. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot

7. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover.8. Pull the Release Lever forward.Clearing Jammed Roll PaperIf paper from a roll become

Caution• When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer.2. Push the Release Lever back.3. Remove the jammed paper.•If paper i

• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the

3. Close the Top Cover.Important• Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead.• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Car

After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.•If the paper is jammed by the Ejection GuideRemove the jammed p

4. Pull the Release Lever forward.Clearing a Jammed SheetIf a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Contr

2. Remove the jammed paper.•If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, awa

Important• Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead.• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This m

After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.3. Pull the Release Lever forward.Roll paper cannot be inserted

Paper is not cut neatlyCause Corrective ActionThe paper is bent or curled at the cut posi-tion.Straighten out any curling by the edges of the paper.Pa

Roll Paper is Continuously EjectedCause Corrective ActionAlthough sheets areselected as the papersource, a roll was ad-vanced.After roll ejection stop