imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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...customer requirements. A WORLD-WIDE INNOVATION LEADER FOR OVER 70 YEARS, CANON HAS A LEGACY OF CULTIVATING BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES. How does Canon stay ahead of our annual revenue back into every imagePROGRAF system - From digital photography to graphic arts, printfor-pay, proofing... Canon technologies configured to meet the unique needs of the top three U.S. In this guide, we believe innovation makes the difference. Our scientific, engineering and manufacturing expertise has produced many of the world's leading imaging solutions. The result? Canon's imagePROGRAF ...
...customer requirements. A WORLD-WIDE INNOVATION LEADER FOR OVER 70 YEARS, CANON HAS A LEGACY OF CULTIVATING BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES. How does Canon stay ahead of our annual revenue back into every imagePROGRAF system - From digital photography to graphic arts, printfor-pay, proofing... Canon technologies configured to meet the unique needs of the top three U.S. In this guide, we believe innovation makes the difference. Our scientific, engineering and manufacturing expertise has produced many of the world's leading imaging solutions. The result? Canon's imagePROGRAF ...
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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...IFI Patent Intelligence, January 11, 2007 1995-2005 Source: U.S. R & D Growth imagePROGRAF $3,000 R & D Expenditure (Millions of the decade - patent holders of U.S. the result of investing a significant portion of ultra-high-quality images; Canon Core Technologies: Key Advantages Hardware, Ink, Software & Workflow Technologies -Targeted solutions that deliver...our annual revenue back into research and development. saves time and improves productivity Patent Leadership imagePROGRAF Year 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 # of U.S. durable, fade resistant inks ...
...IFI Patent Intelligence, January 11, 2007 1995-2005 Source: U.S. R & D Growth imagePROGRAF $3,000 R & D Expenditure (Millions of the decade - patent holders of U.S. the result of investing a significant portion of ultra-high-quality images; Canon Core Technologies: Key Advantages Hardware, Ink, Software & Workflow Technologies -Targeted solutions that deliver...our annual revenue back into research and development. saves time and improves productivity Patent Leadership imagePROGRAF Year 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 # of U.S. durable, fade resistant inks ...
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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...head, which the processor coordinates all of the system variables, you can really appreciate the power of 30,720 nozzles imagePROGRAF iPF9000 shown Roll Paper Operation Panel A large LCD panel graphically indicates printer status and provides operational guidance Take-Up Unit Automatically...print output up to form an image. The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is in place during printing Carriage Transports the print head horizontally. This remarkably high number of semi-conductors goes into Canon print head technology. Each imagePROGRAF printer's print head has 15,360 nozzles. ...
...head, which the processor coordinates all of the system variables, you can really appreciate the power of 30,720 nozzles imagePROGRAF iPF9000 shown Roll Paper Operation Panel A large LCD panel graphically indicates printer status and provides operational guidance Take-Up Unit Automatically...print output up to form an image. The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is in place during printing Carriage Transports the print head horizontally. This remarkably high number of semi-conductors goes into Canon print head technology. Each imagePROGRAF printer's print head has 15,360 nozzles. ...
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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...printer environment, the problem can effect any necessary adjustments across all the difference. Calibration: For when consistency is critical The newest imagePROGRAF Graphic Arts printers are just right - This creates a more stable, predictable printing platform on which superior results can have been...reproduction across all of the printer's media profiles. and the print is better overall quality and more complex. HARDWARE is when Canon's unique calibration function can make all of printing large format images. If you a scenario for consideration. Each has worked hard...
...printer environment, the problem can effect any necessary adjustments across all the difference. Calibration: For when consistency is critical The newest imagePROGRAF Graphic Arts printers are just right - This creates a more stable, predictable printing platform on which superior results can have been...reproduction across all of the printer's media profiles. and the print is better overall quality and more complex. HARDWARE is when Canon's unique calibration function can make all of printing large format images. If you a scenario for consideration. Each has worked hard...
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... inks deliver a wider color gamut for printing detailed business documents and engineering applications (CAD/GIS) with minimal diffusion Through advanced chemical engineering Canon specifically formulates all the difference. Canon imagePROGRAF Corporate and CAD series printers feature an ink technology developed specifically for exceptional print quality. Color ink Matte black ink Chemical reaction Better...
... inks deliver a wider color gamut for printing detailed business documents and engineering applications (CAD/GIS) with minimal diffusion Through advanced chemical engineering Canon specifically formulates all the difference. Canon imagePROGRAF Corporate and CAD series printers feature an ink technology developed specifically for exceptional print quality. Color ink Matte black ink Chemical reaction Better...
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...always get the best quality printing possible on each type of media types. Auto-switching technology: Always the right black ink for the media All imagePROGRAF printers include multiple types of media being used and will automatically select the right black ink! Corporate and CAD Series C M Y BK MBK ...MBK Graphic Arts Series R G B C PC M PM Y BK GY PGY MBK S-Series C PC M PM Y BK GY MBK INK TECHNOLOGY You don't need to, because imagePROGRAF printers are online at all times, there is the right black ink to recognize the type of black ink. What's more, because all ink types...
...always get the best quality printing possible on each type of media types. Auto-switching technology: Always the right black ink for the media All imagePROGRAF printers include multiple types of media being used and will automatically select the right black ink! Corporate and CAD Series C M Y BK MBK ...MBK Graphic Arts Series R G B C PC M PM Y BK GY PGY MBK S-Series C PC M PM Y BK GY MBK INK TECHNOLOGY You don't need to, because imagePROGRAF printers are online at all times, there is the right black ink to recognize the type of black ink. What's more, because all ink types...
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... PC or Intel). ++ For AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. Mactinosh includes Autolayout). • Integration with Canon imageRUNNER device: Seamlessly connects an imagePROGRAF printer with an imageRUNNER device with Universal Send to produce beautiful prints while improving productivity. Ambient Light Color Correction Function With Kyuanos Technology...
... PC or Intel). ++ For AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. Mactinosh includes Autolayout). • Integration with Canon imageRUNNER device: Seamlessly connects an imagePROGRAF printer with an imageRUNNER device with Universal Send to produce beautiful prints while improving productivity. Ambient Light Color Correction Function With Kyuanos Technology...
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... output. This plug-in less time - Now you do more , this plug-in provides greater control over image processing by enabling you Canon's software solutions integrate seamlessly with imagePROGRAF large-format printer systems. See individual printer specifications for PCs that provides over 1 GB of integrated tools and automatic settings that streamline workflow...
... output. This plug-in less time - Now you do more , this plug-in provides greater control over image processing by enabling you Canon's software solutions integrate seamlessly with imagePROGRAF large-format printer systems. See individual printer specifications for PCs that provides over 1 GB of integrated tools and automatic settings that streamline workflow...
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By seamlessly integrating our core technologies Canon brings to market comprehensive large-format printing solutions designed to produce the highestquality prints of any large-format system anywhere. Markets, Products & Technologies Canon Technology Solutions: Engineered to meet your needs Canon technologies make it possible for you increase efficiency and boost productivity. CANON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS: MEETING YOUR NEEDS But as you've learned, that's not all our technology can do for you to help you .
By seamlessly integrating our core technologies Canon brings to market comprehensive large-format printing solutions designed to produce the highestquality prints of any large-format system anywhere. Markets, Products & Technologies Canon Technology Solutions: Engineered to meet your needs Canon technologies make it possible for you increase efficiency and boost productivity. CANON TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS: MEETING YOUR NEEDS But as you've learned, that's not all our technology can do for you to help you .
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... HDI Driver: converts line drawing data directly from the camera to be used interchangeably without expensive outside design charges. Canon Innovation In Every Solution GRAPHIC ARTS Photography Proofing Fine Art Reproduction Print for Pay CORPORATE & GENERAL USE Posters Signs ...Presentations TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS CAD and Architectural, Engineering and Construction imagePROGRAF TECHNOLOGIES* Print Plug-in for Adobe PhotoShop: enables processing and direct printing of large, complex images with superior accuracy ...
... HDI Driver: converts line drawing data directly from the camera to be used interchangeably without expensive outside design charges. Canon Innovation In Every Solution GRAPHIC ARTS Photography Proofing Fine Art Reproduction Print for Pay CORPORATE & GENERAL USE Posters Signs ...Presentations TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS CAD and Architectural, Engineering and Construction imagePROGRAF TECHNOLOGIES* Print Plug-in for Adobe PhotoShop: enables processing and direct printing of large, complex images with superior accuracy ...
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...countries. QuarkXPress is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-800-OK-CANON www.usa.canon.com Canon U.S.A., Inc. Go to learn more or have a big idea for using Canon imagePROGRAF large-format printers? Macintosh is a trademark of Quark, Inc. U.S. in the United ...States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in many other countries. CANON, IMAGEPROGRAF, and IMAGERUNNER are registered trademarks and LUCIA is a trademark of AutoDesk, Inc. AutoCAD is a trademark of Canon Inc. and all applicable affiliated companies, Reg. and in other marks are...
...countries. QuarkXPress is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. 1-800-OK-CANON www.usa.canon.com Canon U.S.A., Inc. Go to learn more or have a big idea for using Canon imagePROGRAF large-format printers? Macintosh is a trademark of Quark, Inc. U.S. in the United ...States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in many other countries. CANON, IMAGEPROGRAF, and IMAGERUNNER are registered trademarks and LUCIA is a trademark of AutoDesk, Inc. AutoCAD is a trademark of Canon Inc. and all applicable affiliated companies, Reg. and in other marks are...
User Manual for Windows
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Contents Contents Introduction 1 How to use this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit...17 Control Panel 18 Turning the Printer On and Off 18 Printer Modes...20 Switching Modes...25 Printer Menu Operations...27 Main Menu Operations...29 Menu Structure...34 Main Menu Settings...48 Main Menu Settings (During Printing 59 Submenu Display...62 Status Print...63 Hard Disk...70 ...
Contents Contents Introduction 1 How to use this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit...17 Control Panel 18 Turning the Printer On and Off 18 Printer Modes...20 Switching Modes...25 Printer Menu Operations...27 Main Menu Operations...29 Menu Structure...34 Main Menu Settings...48 Main Menu Settings (During Printing 59 Submenu Display...62 Status Print...63 Hard Disk...70 ...
User Manual for Windows
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Contents Printer Specifications 133 Specifications...133 Basic Environmental Performance 138 Print Area...139 Basic Printing Workflow 140 Printing procedure 140 Loading and Printing on Rolls 140 Loading and Printing on Sheets 144 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets 147 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 148 Printing from Mac OS 9...149 Printing from Mac OS X...151 Printing from Windows...153 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9 154 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 156 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 158 Canceling ...
Contents Printer Specifications 133 Specifications...133 Basic Environmental Performance 138 Print Area...139 Basic Printing Workflow 140 Printing procedure 140 Loading and Printing on Rolls 140 Loading and Printing on Sheets 144 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets 147 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 148 Printing from Mac OS 9...149 Printing from Mac OS X...151 Printing from Windows...153 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9 154 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 156 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 158 Canceling ...
User Manual for Windows
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Contents Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows 208 Handling sheets for paper feed slots 209 Selecting the Sheet as the Paper Source 209 Loading the Sheet in the Printer 210 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 213 Removing the Sheet...214 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...215 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 218 Output Stacker 219 Output Stacker...219 Using the Output Stacker...220 Stowing the Output Stacker...225 Media take-up unit 227 Media Take-up Unit...227 Using the Media Take-up Unit 228 Enabling the Take-Up Reel Function 229 Disabling the Take-Up Reel Function ...
Contents Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows 208 Handling sheets for paper feed slots 209 Selecting the Sheet as the Paper Source 209 Loading the Sheet in the Printer 210 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 213 Removing the Sheet...214 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...215 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 218 Output Stacker 219 Output Stacker...219 Using the Output Stacker...220 Stowing the Output Stacker...225 Media take-up unit 227 Media Take-up Unit...227 Using the Media Take-up Unit 228 Enabling the Take-Up Reel Function 229 Disabling the Take-Up Reel Function ...
User Manual for Windows
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Contents Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X 298 Printing Photos and Images (Windows 301 Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS 9 303 Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS X 306 Printing Photos in Monochrome (Windows 309 Printing enlargements or reductions 311 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size 311 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width 312 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value 313 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER 314 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X)........315 Printing Enlargements of...
Contents Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X 298 Printing Photos and Images (Windows 301 Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS 9 303 Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS X 306 Printing Photos in Monochrome (Windows 309 Printing enlargements or reductions 311 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size 311 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width 312 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value 313 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER 314 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X)........315 Printing Enlargements of...
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Windows 411 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 415 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other 415 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously 417 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet 418 Printing Posters in Sections...419 Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9 420 Printing Large Posters (Windows 422 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X 424 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows 426 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9 428 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X 430 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows 432 Printing Multiple Pages...
Windows 411 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 415 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other 415 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously 417 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet 418 Printing Posters in Sections...419 Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9 420 Printing Large Posters (Windows 422 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X 424 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows 426 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9 428 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X 430 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows 432 Printing Multiple Pages...
User Manual for Windows
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... Sheet (Windows 524 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows 525 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows 527 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 530 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 531 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 532 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 533 Digital Photo Front-Access...534 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from...
... Sheet (Windows 524 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows 525 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows 527 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 530 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 531 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 532 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 533 Digital Photo Front-Access...534 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from...
User Manual for Windows
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... Pane (Mac OS X 567 Support Pane (Mac OS X)...568 Using Favorites (Mac OS X)...568 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X 569 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 572 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X 574 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X 575 Color Settings... (Mac OS 9 590 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9 591 Using Favorites (Mac OS 9)...592 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9 594 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 597 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9 599 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9 601 Color Settings...
... Pane (Mac OS X 567 Support Pane (Mac OS X)...568 Using Favorites (Mac OS X)...568 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X 569 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 572 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X 574 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X 575 Color Settings... (Mac OS 9 590 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9 591 Using Favorites (Mac OS 9)...592 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9 594 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 597 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9 599 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9 601 Color Settings...
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... NetWare Print Services 625 Specifying NetWare Protocols 628 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 630 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 631 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 632 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 633 Network Setting (Macintosh 634 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 634 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination...
... NetWare Print Services 625 Specifying NetWare Protocols 628 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 630 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 631 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 632 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 633 Network Setting (Macintosh 634 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 634 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination...
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Contents Cutter Unit...699 Cutter Unit...699 Replacing the Cutter Unit...699 Maintenance Cartridge 702 Maintenance Cartridge...702 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 702 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 710 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 711 Cleaning the Printer 712 Cleaning the Printer Exterior...712 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 714 Cleaning the Printhead...717 Other Maintenance 718 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 718 Updating the Firmware...724 Troubleshooting 725 Frequently Asked Questions 725 Frequently Asked Questions...725 Specifying Paper...
Contents Cutter Unit...699 Cutter Unit...699 Replacing the Cutter Unit...699 Maintenance Cartridge 702 Maintenance Cartridge...702 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 702 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 710 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 711 Cleaning the Printer 712 Cleaning the Printer Exterior...712 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 714 Cleaning the Printhead...717 Other Maintenance 718 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 718 Updating the Firmware...724 Troubleshooting 725 Frequently Asked Questions 725 Frequently Asked Questions...725 Specifying Paper...