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...Edge of Sheets 598 Color adjustment 600 Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors 600 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment 603 By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows 604 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light 608 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 611 Ink Tanks...613 Ink Tank...613 Replacing Ink Tanks...614 Checking Ink Tank Levels...620 When to Replace Ink Tanks...621 Printheads...622 Printhead...622 Checking the Print Quality...622 Improving the Print Quality...622 Checking for Nozzle Clogging...
...Edge of Sheets 598 Color adjustment 600 Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors 600 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment 603 By selecting color tones on Charts before printing (Windows 604 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light 608 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 611 Ink Tanks...613 Ink Tank...613 Replacing Ink Tanks...614 Checking Ink Tank Levels...620 When to Replace Ink Tanks...621 Printheads...622 Printhead...622 Checking the Print Quality...622 Improving the Print Quality...622 Checking for Nozzle Clogging...
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......643 Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 644 Cleaning the Printhead...647 Other Maintenance 648 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 648 Updating the Firmware...652 Troubleshooting 653 Frequently Asked Questions 653 Frequently Asked Questions...653 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 655 Printing does not start 656 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 656 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 656 The Display Screen...
......643 Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 644 Cleaning the Printhead...647 Other Maintenance 648 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 648 Updating the Firmware...652 Troubleshooting 653 Frequently Asked Questions 653 Frequently Asked Questions...653 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 655 Printing does not start 656 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 656 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 656 The Display Screen...
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... access the next screen after following the instructions on the Display Screen. Load/Eject Button You can access the next instruction screen. Each time you are shown if paper is displayed. Information Button Displays printer submenus. When you press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. k. ▲ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. (→P.126) Menu mode: Press this button, the paper source switches between roll feed (when the paper source is a roll) and sheet feed (when the paper source...
... access the next screen after following the instructions on the Display Screen. Load/Eject Button You can access the next instruction screen. Each time you are shown if paper is displayed. Information Button Displays printer submenus. When you press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. k. ▲ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. (→P.126) Menu mode: Press this button, the paper source switches between roll feed (when the paper source is a roll) and sheet feed (when the paper source...
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... held without being printed while submenus are processed immediately. If jobs are received in power-saving mode. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. • Submenus Submenus are displayed regarding ink and paper information. Printer Parts 21 Jobs can feed or cut roll paper manually. While the printer is online. Jobs sent from the...
... held without being printed while submenus are processed immediately. If jobs are received in power-saving mode. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. • Submenus Submenus are displayed regarding ink and paper information. Printer Parts 21 Jobs can feed or cut roll paper manually. While the printer is online. Jobs sent from the...
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... displayed if IP Mode is Automatic. *11: Follows the setting in Length Unit. *12: Select Yes to restore Paper Details to pause printing and then press the Menu button, Head Cleaning, Fine Band Adj., and Information are displayed. 46 Printer Parts Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Yes Fourth Level Fifth Level Information System Info Error Log Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface Ink...
... displayed if IP Mode is Automatic. *11: Follows the setting in Length Unit. *12: Select Yes to restore Paper Details to pause printing and then press the Menu button, Head Cleaning, Fine Band Adj., and Information are displayed. 46 Printer Parts Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Yes Fourth Level Fifth Level Information System Info Error Log Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface Ink...
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Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Manual PaperType (*1) Description, Instructions Choose the type of sheets to be loaded manually. (→P.162) Manual PaperSize Choose the size of paper to print the barcode. If a barcode is not printed on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration...
Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Manual PaperType (*1) Description, Instructions Choose the type of sheets to be loaded manually. (→P.162) Manual PaperSize Choose the size of paper to print the barcode. If a barcode is not printed on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration...
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... button for borderless printing. It also helps prevent adhesive from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by the printer. Note that if you use adhesive paper. (→P.134) NearEnd Sht Mrgn Specify a margin at the leading edge and affect feeding accuracy. Choose Automatic to cut position. Control Panel Setting Item (The paper type is Cutting Mode displayed here.)(*1) Description, Instructions Specify whether or not to have the roll cut position. Choose Automatic...
... button for borderless printing. It also helps prevent adhesive from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by the printer. Note that if you use adhesive paper. (→P.134) NearEnd Sht Mrgn Specify a margin at the leading edge and affect feeding accuracy. Choose Automatic to cut position. Control Panel Setting Item (The paper type is Cutting Mode displayed here.)(*1) Description, Instructions Specify whether or not to have the roll cut position. Choose Automatic...
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... genuine Canon paper, or paper for adjusting the feed amount based on the Display Screen . Note that this option when using paper other than checking output. The date of Printhead alignment relative to the nozzle and printing direction. (→P.584) Choose On to have the printer print and read a test pattern for adjustment of the trailing edge. Select Enabled and press the OK button to print without applying the color calibration adjustment value. Printer Parts 53...
... genuine Canon paper, or paper for adjusting the feed amount based on the Display Screen . Note that this option when using paper other than checking output. The date of Printhead alignment relative to the nozzle and printing direction. (→P.584) Choose On to have the printer print and read a test pattern for adjustment of the trailing edge. Select Enabled and press the OK button to print without applying the color calibration adjustment value. Printer Parts 53...
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... Canon IP(iPF) connections, enter the printer's IP address. For instructions on the printer. Registering the printer Before printing, you must enable the AppleTalk protocol before printing. You must register the printer in an AppleTalk network. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Basic Printing Workow 89 Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Printing procedure...
... Canon IP(iPF) connections, enter the printer's IP address. For instructions on the printer. Registering the printer Before printing, you must enable the AppleTalk protocol before printing. You must register the printer in an AppleTalk network. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Basic Printing Workow 89 Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Printing procedure...
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...;rm that the printer is connected via IP Print, click Registering IP Address under the Destination list to register the printer's IP address, and then click IP Print. Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using the printer in AppleTalk network. For instructions on the printer. For instructions on selecting the printer, see "Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh...
...;rm that the printer is connected via IP Print, click Registering IP Address under the Destination list to register the printer's IP address, and then click IP Print. Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using the printer in AppleTalk network. For instructions on the printer. For instructions on selecting the printer, see "Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh...
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... supported in the colors that the Light Source Check Tool be displayed. For instructions on Charts before printing. There are two ways to the manual provided with the desired color tone and enter this number 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 the Viewing Environment You can install the Light Source Check...
... supported in the colors that the Light Source Check Tool be displayed. For instructions on Charts before printing. There are two ways to the manual provided with the desired color tone and enter this number 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 the Viewing Environment You can install the Light Source Check...
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... print quality in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 8. Click E Advanced Settings to display the Matching pane. 11. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB. 13. Click I Set to close the Color Settings dialog box. 14. In Mode, click Driver Correction. 12. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list. Click OK to display the Color Settings dialog box. 10. Click Image in the F Print Priority list. 7. Mac OS 9 5. Access the Page Setup...
... print quality in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 8. Click E Advanced Settings to display the Matching pane. 11. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB. 13. Click I Set to close the Color Settings dialog box. 14. In Mode, click Driver Correction. 12. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list. Click OK to display the Color Settings dialog box. 10. Click Image in the F Print Priority list. 7. Mac OS 9 5. Access the Page Setup...
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... desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing, refer to adjust the color tone for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • 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. The Light Source Measure...
... desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing, refer to adjust the color tone for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • 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. The Light Source Measure...
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... the printer driver. Specify No in Auto Cut in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (→P.173) The Printhead is out of the printer driver, choose , color shading may not be uneven between dark and light image Select Unidirectional Printing in many solid colors. Choose a higher level of alignment. sheet separately. When using Borderless Printing, the edge of the paper is cut away the edges on paper that is selected when printing images Specify Image in...
... the printer driver. Specify No in Auto Cut in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (→P.173) The Printhead is out of the printer driver, choose , color shading may not be uneven between dark and light image Select Unidirectional Printing in many solid colors. Choose a higher level of alignment. sheet separately. When using Borderless Printing, the edge of the paper is cut away the edges on paper that is selected when printing images Specify Image in...
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...documentation monitor. Print a test pattern to adjust the colors. to check the nozzles and see if they are inaccurate Cause Color adjustment has not been activated in the dialog box. repeated use a different version of paper. or printer driver, or when you use , and colors may change through Execute color calibration. Printhead characteristics gradually change . Troubleshooting 669 The Printhead nozzles are printed after you replace the Printhead because of the Media Conguration Tool Perform color calibration again using paper supported was changed...
...documentation monitor. Print a test pattern to adjust the colors. to check the nozzles and see if they are inaccurate Cause Color adjustment has not been activated in the dialog box. repeated use a different version of paper. or printer driver, or when you use , and colors may change through Execute color calibration. Printhead characteristics gradually change . Troubleshooting 669 The Printhead nozzles are printed after you replace the Printhead because of the Media Conguration Tool Perform color calibration again using paper supported was changed...
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.... 3. Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows. 1. Installation problems Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. Insert the User Software CD-ROM provided with administrative rights such as "Administrator" account. 1. Follow the instructions on with the printer in the User Software CD-ROM. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3. For Mac OS X, open...
.... 3. Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows. 1. Installation problems Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. Insert the User Software CD-ROM provided with administrative rights such as "Administrator" account. 1. Follow the instructions on with the printer in the User Software CD-ROM. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3. For Mac OS X, open...
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... a number) (→P.709) • Ink Level: Check (→P.701) • End of the Display Screen. Responding to Messages Error Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of paper feed. (→P.698) • Prepare for parts replacement. (→P.709) • Parts replacement time has passed. (→P.709) • Problem with Printhead x (x is L, R, or LR) (→P.707) • Prepare for maint cart replacement. (→P.708) • Paper Mismatch (→P.691) • Papr Size Mismatch...
... a number) (→P.709) • Ink Level: Check (→P.701) • End of the Display Screen. Responding to Messages Error Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of paper feed. (→P.698) • Prepare for parts replacement. (→P.709) • Parts replacement time has passed. (→P.709) • Problem with Printhead x (x is L, R, or LR) (→P.707) • Prepare for maint cart replacement. (→P.708) • Paper Mismatch (→P.691) • Papr Size Mismatch...
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..., 534 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)..........468 Immediately After Borderless Printing, the Trailing Edge Margin is Soiled During Regular Printing.......670 Improving the Print Quality 622 Initializing the Network Settings 548 Ink insufficient 702 Ink level detection 685 Disabling Ink Level Detection 685 Ink level detection 685 Ink Level: Check 701 Ink Tank 613 Ink Tank Cover (Inside 14 Ink tank error 703 Ink tank is not uniform (Windows 671 Lines are misaligned 668 Loading and Printing on Rolls 80 Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot 85 Loading Rolls in...
..., 534 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)..........468 Immediately After Borderless Printing, the Trailing Edge Margin is Soiled During Regular Printing.......670 Improving the Print Quality 622 Initializing the Network Settings 548 Ink insufficient 702 Ink level detection 685 Disabling Ink Level Detection 685 Ink level detection 685 Ink Level: Check 701 Ink Tank 613 Ink Tank Cover (Inside 14 Ink tank error 703 Ink tank is not uniform (Windows 671 Lines are misaligned 668 Loading and Printing on Rolls 80 Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot 85 Loading Rolls in...
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... Paper Type (Roll 124 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 162 Selecting the Roll as the Paper Source 115 Selecting the Sheet as the Paper Source 154 Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows)...........447 Sharing the Printer in Windows 568 Sheet printing is selected 694 Software 441 Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9 543 Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows 490 Specifications 72 Ink 74 Interface 73 Paper 75 Printer 72 Printing performance 73 Specifying NetWare Print Services 561 Choosing the type of print services 561 Using...
... Paper Type (Roll 124 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 162 Selecting the Roll as the Paper Source 115 Selecting the Sheet as the Paper Source 154 Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows)...........447 Sharing the Printer in Windows 568 Sheet printing is selected 694 Software 441 Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9 543 Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows 490 Specifications 72 Ink 74 Interface 73 Paper 75 Printer 72 Printing performance 73 Specifying NetWare Print Services 561 Choosing the type of print services 561 Using...
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... the Printer's Frame Type 559 Specifying the frame type using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 559 Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel 560 Stand 69 Status Print 62 Checking the information in the Status Print report 62 Printing Status Print Reports 62 Submenu Display 61 Information of the loaded paper 61 Printer information 61 Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels 61 Support Pane (Mac OS X 506 Support Sheet (Windows 461 Switching Modes 26 Switching the Printer Online/Offline 26 Switching to Menu Mode 28 T The back side of the paper...
... the Printer's Frame Type 559 Specifying the frame type using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 559 Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel 560 Stand 69 Status Print 62 Checking the information in the Status Print report 62 Printing Status Print Reports 62 Submenu Display 61 Information of the loaded paper 61 Printer information 61 Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels 61 Support Pane (Mac OS X 506 Support Sheet (Windows 461 Switching Modes 26 Switching the Printer Online/Offline 26 Switching to Menu Mode 28 T The back side of the paper...
