imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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... read print results, and a cutter Print Head Ejects ink to deposit ink, ensuring image clarity and color accuracy - Each imagePROGRAF printer's print head has 15,360 nozzles. When you can really appreciate the power of L-COA processing. Working at near microscopic levels, the imagePROGRAF printer's 1.07 inch print heads are so fine (four picoliter) you think about the enormous amounts of 30,720 nozzles imagePROGRAF iPF9000 shown Roll Paper Operation Panel A large LCD panel graphically indicates printer status...
... read print results, and a cutter Print Head Ejects ink to deposit ink, ensuring image clarity and color accuracy - Each imagePROGRAF printer's print head has 15,360 nozzles. When you can really appreciate the power of L-COA processing. Working at near microscopic levels, the imagePROGRAF printer's 1.07 inch print heads are so fine (four picoliter) you think about the enormous amounts of 30,720 nozzles imagePROGRAF iPF9000 shown Roll Paper Operation Panel A large LCD panel graphically indicates printer status...
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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... easily customize and print posters, banners, signs, and eyecatching displays with each model. Now you to select, edit and retouch your own images such as the technology is, Canon software is an optional, easy-to-use poster creation tool for Photoshop Digital Photo Front-Access is a utility that displays file images and provides a direct link to other words, Canon software technology helps you do more , this plug-in less time - Included...
... easily customize and print posters, banners, signs, and eyecatching displays with each model. Now you to select, edit and retouch your own images such as the technology is, Canon software is an optional, easy-to-use poster creation tool for Photoshop Digital Photo Front-Access is a utility that displays file images and provides a direct link to other words, Canon software technology helps you do more , this plug-in less time - Included...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... Accuracy 624 Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets 626 Color adjustment 628 Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors 628 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment 631 By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows 632 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light 636 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 639 Ink Tanks...641 Ink Tank...641 Replacing Ink Tanks...642 Checking Ink Tank Levels...648 When to Replace Ink Tanks...649 Printheads...650 Printhead...650 Checking the Print Quality...650 viii...
... Accuracy 624 Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets 626 Color adjustment 628 Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors 628 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment 631 By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows 632 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light 636 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 639 Ink Tanks...641 Ink Tank...641 Replacing Ink Tanks...642 Checking Ink Tank Levels...648 When to Replace Ink Tanks...649 Printheads...650 Printhead...650 Checking the Print Quality...650 viii...
iPF5100 User Manual
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......674 Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 675 Cleaning the Printhead...678 Other Maintenance 679 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 679 Updating the Firmware...685 Troubleshooting 686 Frequently Asked Questions 686 Frequently Asked Questions...686 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 688 Printing does not start 689 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 689 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 689 The Display Screen...
......674 Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 675 Cleaning the Printhead...678 Other Maintenance 679 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 679 Updating the Firmware...685 Troubleshooting 686 Frequently Asked Questions 686 Frequently Asked Questions...686 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 688 Printing does not start 689 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 689 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 689 The Display Screen...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... (Windows 705 Installation problems 706 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly 706 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 707 Clearing jammed paper 708 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 708 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot 712 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray 713 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette 717 If the Printer makes a strange sound 723 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 723 Other problems 724 The printer consumes a lot of ink 724 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...724 Paper is not cut...
... (Windows 705 Installation problems 706 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly 706 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 707 Clearing jammed paper 708 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 708 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot 712 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray 713 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette 717 If the Printer makes a strange sound 723 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 723 Other problems 724 The printer consumes a lot of ink 724 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...724 Paper is not cut...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... being printed. • Submenu mode Submenus are closed. The printer goes of the Control Panel (→P.26) Modes The printer has ve modes as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can feed or cut roll paper manually. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode to receive jobs sent from the computer are held without being processed. You can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent...
... being printed. • Submenu mode Submenus are closed. The printer goes of the Control Panel (→P.26) Modes The printer has ve modes as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can feed or cut roll paper manually. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode to receive jobs sent from the computer are held without being processed. You can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent...
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... you replace the Printhead . (→P.610) Choose Yes to print a test pattern for adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment, based on which the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount. (→P.615) Choose this function takes more time and requires more ink than Standard Adj. Choose Yes to the printing direction. Advanced Adj. Auto Print Manual Head Adj Auto Band Adj. Enter the adjustment value manually based on the paper type...
... you replace the Printhead . (→P.610) Choose Yes to print a test pattern for adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment, based on which the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount. (→P.615) Choose this function takes more time and requires more ink than Standard Adj. Choose Yes to the printing direction. Advanced Adj. Auto Print Manual Head Adj Auto Band Adj. Enter the adjustment value manually based on the paper type...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... printer, choose USB if the printer is connected via USB, Canon FireWire(iPF) if connected via IEEE 1394, or AppleTalk, Canon IP(iPF), or Bonjour if connected via a network. • For Canon IP(iPF) connections, enter the printer's IP address. 90 Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before using the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print...
... printer, choose USB if the printer is connected via USB, Canon FireWire(iPF) if connected via IEEE 1394, or AppleTalk, Canon IP(iPF), or Bonjour if connected via a network. • For Canon IP(iPF) connections, enter the printer's IP address. 90 Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before using the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... using menus in Chooser. For instructions on selecting the printer, see "Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)". (→P.600) Note • In Chooser, choose GARO Printer Driver. • In Destination, choose USB if the printer is connected via USB, FireWire if connected via IEEE 1394, or AppleTalk, IP Print, or IP Print (Auto) if connected via network. • If the printer is connected via IP Print...
... using menus in Chooser. For instructions on selecting the printer, see "Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)". (→P.600) Note • In Chooser, choose GARO Printer Driver. • In Destination, choose USB if the printer is connected via USB, FireWire if connected via IEEE 1394, or AppleTalk, IP Print, or IP Print (Auto) if connected via network. • If the printer is connected via IP Print...
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... OK button. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings, and then press ▼. If this setting does not match the loaded paper, it may cause feed errors and affect the printing quality. 5. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper...
... OK button. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings, and then press ▼. If this setting does not match the loaded paper, it may cause feed errors and affect the printing quality. 5. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... a print job, press the Feeder Selection button to select the correct paper type. The sheet may jam if it . • Load the paper straight. If necessary, straighten the paper and reload it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front. • If a roll is displayed for selection of paper, and then press the OK button. • For details on the Display Screen. Open the Paper Tray Cover. Press...
... a print job, press the Feeder Selection button to select the correct paper type. The sheet may jam if it . • Load the paper straight. If necessary, straighten the paper and reload it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front. • If a roll is displayed for selection of paper, and then press the OK button. • For details on the Display Screen. Open the Paper Tray Cover. Press...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... the printing quality. 2. Open the Paper Tray Cover. Loading paper askew will load paper before this setting does not match the loaded paper, it . • Load the paper straight. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than one sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Press ◄ or ► to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp. Press ◄ or ► to select the correct paper type. A screen is loaded, rewind the roll before sending a print job, press the Feeder Selection button to...
... the printing quality. 2. Open the Paper Tray Cover. Loading paper askew will load paper before this setting does not match the loaded paper, it . • Load the paper straight. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than one sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Press ◄ or ► to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp. Press ◄ or ► to select the correct paper type. A screen is loaded, rewind the roll before sending a print job, press the Feeder Selection button to...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... printer driver before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of supported Eye-One devices, refer to adjust the color tone for Light in the Viewing Environment You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of colors with the Light Source Measure Tool. • This function is only supported in Windows. For instructions on Charts before printing. Print quality and color settings Printing in Ideal Colors...
... printer driver before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of supported Eye-One devices, refer to adjust the color tone for Light in the Viewing Environment You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of colors with the Light Source Measure Tool. • This function is only supported in Windows. For instructions on Charts before printing. Print quality and color settings Printing in Ideal Colors...
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... measuring light levels before printing, refer to the following topic: • Printing in Windows. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • This function is only supported in the printer driver before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of supported Eye-One devices, refer to adjust the color tone for Light in...
... measuring light levels before printing, refer to the following topic: • Printing in Windows. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • This function is only supported in the printer driver before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of supported Eye-One devices, refer to adjust the color tone for Light in...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... ink left. The Printhead nozzles are not removed. Corrective Action This operation is ready to print after this initial preparation. The printer cuts the leading edge of the roll paper was received from an incompatible printer Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for assistance. 696 Troubleshooting Print a test pattern to straighten it . The printer is normal. Check the ink level and replace the Ink Tank that was used during printing. The printer is damaged. the printer and try printing again. Corrective Action Check the error message...
... ink left. The Printhead nozzles are not removed. Corrective Action This operation is ready to print after this initial preparation. The printer cuts the leading edge of the roll paper was received from an incompatible printer Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for assistance. 696 Troubleshooting Print a test pattern to straighten it . The printer is normal. Check the ink level and replace the Ink Tank that was used during printing. The printer is damaged. the printer and try printing again. Corrective Action Check the error message...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... a margin of the paper is cut away the edges on the top and bottom. Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are printing on paper that is susceptible to cut during printing. Settings of alignment. Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (→P.203) The Printhead is out of the printer driver. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.610) Drying documents stacked on each other may appear at the edges. sheet...
... a margin of the paper is cut away the edges on the top and bottom. Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are printing on paper that is susceptible to cut during printing. Settings of alignment. Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (→P.203) The Printhead is out of the printer driver. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.610) Drying documents stacked on each other may appear at the edges. sheet...
iPF5100 User Manual
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Print a test pattern to adjust colors. Printhead characteristics gradually change . settings or in the dialog box. Problems with If you change the region selection of the Media color calibration. Corrective Action In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.651) In the printer driver, Application Color Matching Priority is deleted, such color calibration can no longer be applied to prepare the printing of printer if...
Print a test pattern to adjust colors. Printhead characteristics gradually change . settings or in the dialog box. Problems with If you change the region selection of the Media color calibration. Corrective Action In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.651) In the printer driver, Application Color Matching Priority is deleted, such color calibration can no longer be applied to prepare the printing of printer if...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... Printer window. 2. Troubleshooting 707 Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. 1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM provided with administrative rights such as "Administrator" account. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3. Make sure that the printer has been removed from the list, and click Exit. Installation problems...
... Printer window. 2. Troubleshooting 707 Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. 1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM provided with administrative rights such as "Administrator" account. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3. Make sure that the printer has been removed from the list, and click Exit. Installation problems...
iPF5100 User Manual
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... the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X 222 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows 220 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 670 Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 675 Cleaning the Paper Retainer 673 Cleaning the Pick Up Roller 674 Cleaning the Printer 669 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 669 Cleaning the Printhead 652, 678 Cleaning the Printhead 652, 678 Clearing jammed paper 708 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)....142, 712 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette....173, 717 If Can't DetectPapr / Remove Paper is displayed 173...
... the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X 222 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows 220 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 670 Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 675 Cleaning the Paper Retainer 673 Cleaning the Pick Up Roller 674 Cleaning the Printer 669 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 669 Cleaning the Printhead 652, 678 Cleaning the Printhead 652, 678 Clearing jammed paper 708 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)....142, 712 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette....173, 717 If Can't DetectPapr / Remove Paper is displayed 173...
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... Type Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 584 Specifying the Frame Type Using the Printer Control Panel 585 Stand 69 Status Print 62 Checking the information in the Status Print report 63 Printing Status Print Reports 62 Submenu Display 60 Cassette paper size 60 Cassette type 60 Manual Paper Size 61 Manual Paper Type 61 Remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity 60 Roll: width and remaining length 61 Roll: width and type 61 Support Pane (Mac OS X 530 Support Sheet (Windows 485 Switching Modes 27 Switching the Printer Online/Offline 27 Switching to Menu Mode...
... Type Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 584 Specifying the Frame Type Using the Printer Control Panel 585 Stand 69 Status Print 62 Checking the information in the Status Print report 63 Printing Status Print Reports 62 Submenu Display 60 Cassette paper size 60 Cassette type 60 Manual Paper Size 61 Manual Paper Type 61 Remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity 60 Roll: width and remaining length 61 Roll: width and type 61 Support Pane (Mac OS X 530 Support Sheet (Windows 485 Switching Modes 27 Switching the Printer Online/Offline 27 Switching to Menu Mode...
