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...16 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...17 Control Panel...18 Control Panel 20 Control Panel...20 Turning the Printer On and Off 22 Printer Modes...24 Switching Modes...29 Printer Menu Operations...31 Main Menu Operations...33 Menu Structure...37 Main Menu Settings...50 Main Menu Settings ...Printing 62 Submenu Display...65 Status Print...67 Optional accessories 73 Roll Holder Set...73 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board 73 Printer Specifications 74 Specifications...74 Basic Environmental Performance 78 Print Area...79 Basic Printing Workflow 80 Printing procedure 80 Printing Options Using Rolls...
...16 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...17 Control Panel...18 Control Panel 20 Control Panel...20 Turning the Printer On and Off 22 Printer Modes...24 Switching Modes...29 Printer Menu Operations...31 Main Menu Operations...33 Menu Structure...37 Main Menu Settings...50 Main Menu Settings ...Printing 62 Submenu Display...65 Status Print...67 Optional accessories 73 Roll Holder Set...73 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board 73 Printer Specifications 74 Specifications...74 Basic Environmental Performance 78 Print Area...79 Basic Printing Workflow 80 Printing procedure 80 Printing Options Using Rolls...
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...Roll 106 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder 107 Loading Rolls in the Roll Holder Slot 109 Loading the Roll in the Printer 110 Removing the Roll from the Printer 113 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Slot 114 Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder 114 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 115...Accessories to the Roll Holder 129 Handling sheets 131 Selecting the Paper Source...131 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 132 Loading the Sheet in the Printer 133 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 136 Removing the Sheet...137 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...138 Output Stacker 140 Using the Output...
...Roll 106 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder 107 Loading Rolls in the Roll Holder Slot 109 Loading the Roll in the Printer 110 Removing the Roll from the Printer 113 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Slot 114 Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder 114 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 115...Accessories to the Roll Holder 129 Handling sheets 131 Selecting the Paper Source...131 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 132 Loading the Sheet in the Printer 133 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 136 Removing the Sheet...137 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...138 Output Stacker 140 Using the Output...
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... Office Documents (Windows 164 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X 166 Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER 168 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER 168 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows)..........168 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X)........170 Enhanced Printing Options 172 Adjusting Images 172 Adjusting...
... Office Documents (Windows 164 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X 166 Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER 168 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER 168 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows)..........168 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X)........170 Enhanced Printing Options 172 Adjusting Images 172 Adjusting...
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...Menu (Windows)..........345 Main Sheet (Windows)...347 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows 350 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows 351 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows 352 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows 353 Matching Sheet (Windows)...355 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows 357 Page Setup Sheet (Windows ...)...366 Utility Sheet (Windows)...368 Support Sheet (Windows)...369 Device Settings Sheet (Windows 370 Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows 371 Status Monitor 372 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 372 Contents
...Menu (Windows)..........345 Main Sheet (Windows)...347 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows 350 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows 351 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows 352 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows 353 Matching Sheet (Windows)...355 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows 357 Page Setup Sheet (Windows ...)...366 Utility Sheet (Windows)...368 Support Sheet (Windows)...369 Device Settings Sheet (Windows 370 Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows 371 Status Monitor 372 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 372 Contents
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...Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X 394 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X 395 Utility Pane (Mac OS X)...397 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X 398 Support Pane (Mac OS X)...399 Printmonitor 400 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 400 Network Setting 401 Network Setting 401 Network Environment...401 Configuring the IP Address on the Printer... 403 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 404 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel 405 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and...
...Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X 394 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X 395 Utility Pane (Mac OS X)...397 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X 398 Support Pane (Mac OS X)...399 Printmonitor 400 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 400 Network Setting 401 Network Setting 401 Network Environment...401 Configuring the IP Address on the Printer... 403 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 404 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel 405 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and...
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... Services 424 Specifying NetWare Protocols 427 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 429 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 430 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 430 Network Setting (Mac OS X 431 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh 431 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 432 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh 433...
... Services 424 Specifying NetWare Protocols 427 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 429 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 430 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 430 Network Setting (Mac OS X 431 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh 431 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 432 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh 433...
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...Maintenance Cartridge 528 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 535 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 536 Cleaning the Printer 537 Cleaning the Printer Exterior...537 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 538 Cleaning the Paper Retainer...540 Cleaning the Printhead...541 Other ...Maintenance 542 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 542 Updating the Firmware...546 Troubleshooting 547 Frequently Asked Questions 547 Frequently Asked Questions...547 Problems Regarding Paper 549 Clearing...
...Maintenance Cartridge 528 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 535 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 536 Cleaning the Printer 537 Cleaning the Printer Exterior...537 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 538 Cleaning the Paper Retainer...540 Cleaning the Printhead...541 Other ...Maintenance 542 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 542 Updating the Firmware...546 Troubleshooting 547 Frequently Asked Questions 547 Frequently Asked Questions...547 Problems Regarding Paper 549 Clearing...
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...NetWare network 566 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks 566 Installation problems 567 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly 567 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 568 HP-GL/2 problems 569 With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned 569 Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data... Printed Colors in Line Drawings are Inaccurate During HP-GL/2 Printing 569 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified 570 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified 570 HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time 570 The printer stops when printing a ...
...NetWare network 566 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks 566 Installation problems 567 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly 567 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 568 HP-GL/2 problems 569 With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned 569 Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data... Printed Colors in Line Drawings are Inaccurate During HP-GL/2 Printing 569 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified 570 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified 570 HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time 570 The printer stops when printing a ...
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... a Strange Sound 571 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 571 The printer consumes a lot of ink 572 Ink Level Detection...572 Error Message 575 Responding to Messages 575 Responding to Messages...575 Error Messages...576 Messages regarding ...
... a Strange Sound 571 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 571 The printer consumes a lot of ink 572 Ink Level Detection...572 Error Message 575 Responding to Messages 575 Responding to Messages...575 Error Messages...576 Messages regarding ...
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... Open the Top Cover. • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that must be followed when using the printer. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help. Important Indicates important information that provide related information are indicated as follows in this User Manual to ...read this User Manual. Cross-reference in the same User Manual Example: see "Turning the Printer On and Off". (→P.22) Cross-reference in this User Manual. Example: Click OK. To ensure safe use . Introduction 1 Be...
... Open the Top Cover. • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that must be followed when using the printer. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help. Important Indicates important information that provide related information are indicated as follows in this User Manual to ...read this User Manual. Cross-reference in the same User Manual Example: see "Turning the Printer On and Off". (→P.22) Cross-reference in this User Manual. Example: Click OK. To ensure safe use . Introduction 1 Be...
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... of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...their respective owners. • Copyright © 2008 Canon Inc. • Unauthorized reproduction of this User Manual in whole or part is prohibited. • May we request Thank you for the printer...
... of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...their respective owners. • Copyright © 2008 Canon Inc. • Unauthorized reproduction of this User Manual in whole or part is prohibited. • May we request Thank you for the printer...
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Ejection Guide Supports paper as it is ejected to facilitate moving the printer. Equipped with casters to prevent it is full.) d. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Accessory Box For storing printer accessories. Printer Parts 13 Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as needed. (→P.15) b. Maintenance...
Ejection Guide Supports paper as it is ejected to facilitate moving the printer. Equipped with casters to prevent it is full.) d. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Accessory Box For storing printer accessories. Printer Parts 13 Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as needed. (→P.15) b. Maintenance...
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... cable to this release lever back before loading paper or cleaning inside the printer. Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll here. 14 Printer Parts Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. c. Printer parts Back a. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this port...these handles under both sides. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this holder. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this guide slot. Expansion Board ...
... cable to this release lever back before loading paper or cleaning inside the printer. Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll here. 14 Printer Parts Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. c. Printer parts Back a. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this port...these handles under both sides. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this holder. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this guide slot. Expansion Board ...
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Top Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. c. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this line when loading it is fed. The carriage .... (→P.16) d. Be careful not to print. b. f. g. e. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. Printer Parts 15 Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this part when cleaning inside of paper...
Top Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. c. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this line when loading it is fed. The carriage .... (→P.16) d. Be careful not to print. b. f. g. e. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. Printer Parts 15 Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this part when cleaning inside of paper...
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... Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of the printer. It is equipped with ink nozzles. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. 16 Printer Parts Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting.... Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Printer parts Carriage a. e. c. d. f. b. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer...
... Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of the printer. It is equipped with ink nozzles. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. 16 Printer Parts Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting.... Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Printer parts Carriage a. e. c. d. f. b. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer...
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Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter "A" in a black circle on the side. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of ink in place and protects it. b. a. When ... much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. b. c. Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in various colors. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. (→P.507) Printer Parts 17 Ink Tank Cover (Inside...
Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter "A" in a black circle on the side. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of ink in place and protects it. b. a. When ... much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. b. c. Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in various colors. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. (→P.507) Printer Parts 17 Ink Tank Cover (Inside...
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...;P.50) c. Menu Button Displays the main menu of ine. (→P.29) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Cut Sheet lamp (Green) • On Indicates that a sheet is selected as the ...paper source. • Off Indicates that a sheet is selected as the paper source. 18 Printer Parts Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button, the lamp for your chosen paper source is selected as the paper source. 2. b....
...;P.50) c. Menu Button Displays the main menu of ine. (→P.29) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Cut Sheet lamp (Green) • On Indicates that a sheet is selected as the ...paper source. • Off Indicates that a sheet is selected as the paper source. 18 Printer Parts Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button, the lamp for your chosen paper source is selected as the paper source. 2. b....
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...removing paper. Each time you can also hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in the direction of ejection, as the printer status and messages. Note • In Sleep mode, you press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. Press this ... for removing paper are shown if paper is loaded, and instructions for three seconds to bring the printer online again. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. k. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to the ink levels on and ...
...removing paper. Each time you can also hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in the direction of ejection, as the printer status and messages. Note • In Sleep mode, you press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. Press this ... for removing paper are shown if paper is loaded, and instructions for three seconds to bring the printer online again. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. k. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to the ink levels on and ...
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... Menu Button Displays the main menu of ine. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is selected as the paper source. • Off Indicates that a roll is lit. 1. b. e. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder ...a sheet is selected as the paper source. 20 Printer Parts Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.29) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. This lamp ...
... Menu Button Displays the main menu of ine. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is selected as the paper source. • Off Indicates that a roll is lit. 1. b. e. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder ...a sheet is selected as the paper source. 20 Printer Parts Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.29) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. This lamp ...
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... pressed when no paper is loaded, and instructions for three seconds to display the next menu item or setting value. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as needed. (→P.118) Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level lower. k. ▼ ... except the Power button to display the previous menu item or setting value. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. Press this button, you can check instructions on the Display Screen. Information Button Displays printer submenus. o. q. Each time you press this button to do so. m....
... pressed when no paper is loaded, and instructions for three seconds to display the next menu item or setting value. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as needed. (→P.118) Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level lower. k. ▼ ... except the Power button to display the previous menu item or setting value. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. Press this button, you can check instructions on the Display Screen. Information Button Displays printer submenus. o. q. Each time you press this button to do so. m....