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... 1 How to use this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 Viewing Videos of Explanations 3 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 4 Printer Parts 8 Printer parts...8 Front...8 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Tray Feed Area...11 Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside 12 Carriage...13 Ink Tank Cover ...(Inside)...14 Control Panel...15 Vents...18 Control Panel 19 Turning the Printer On and Off 19 Printer Modes...21 Switching Modes...26 Printer Menu Operations...29 Main Menu Operations...30 Menu Structure...35 Main Menu Settings...49 Main Menu Settings (During...
... 1 How to use this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 Viewing Videos of Explanations 3 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 4 Printer Parts 8 Printer parts...8 Front...8 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Tray Feed Area...11 Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside 12 Carriage...13 Ink Tank Cover ...(Inside)...14 Control Panel...15 Vents...18 Control Panel 19 Turning the Printer On and Off 19 Printer Modes...21 Switching Modes...26 Printer Menu Operations...29 Main Menu Operations...30 Menu Structure...35 Main Menu Settings...49 Main Menu Settings (During...
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......88 Printing from Mac OS X...89 Printing from Mac OS 9...91 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 93 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 95 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9 97 Canceling print jobs 99 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel...Holder 144 Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit 146 Removing the Roll Feed Unit 147 Installing the Roll Feed Unit...148 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)..........149 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows 151 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac...
......88 Printing from Mac OS X...89 Printing from Mac OS 9...91 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 93 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 95 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9 97 Canceling print jobs 99 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel...Holder 144 Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit 146 Removing the Roll Feed Unit 147 Installing the Roll Feed Unit...148 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)..........149 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows 151 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac...
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... Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X 181 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9 182 Printing Office Documents...183 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver 184 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment 188 Printing Photos in Monochrome 189 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions...
... Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X 181 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9 182 Printing Office Documents...183 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver 184 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment 188 Printing Photos in Monochrome 189 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions...
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...RGB Images (Windows 465 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 468 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 469 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 470 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 471 Digital Photo Front-Access...472 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from ...Applications (Windows 473 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)..........475...
...RGB Images (Windows 465 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 468 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 469 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 470 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 471 Digital Photo Front-Access...472 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from ...Applications (Windows 473 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)..........475...
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...X 505 Support Pane (Mac OS X)...506 Using Favorites (Mac OS X)...506 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X 507 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 510 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X 511 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X 512 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome...527 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9 528 Using Favorites (Mac OS 9)...529 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9 531 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 534 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9 535 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9 537 Color Settings Pane: ...
...X 505 Support Pane (Mac OS X)...506 Using Favorites (Mac OS X)...506 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X 507 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 510 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X 511 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X 512 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome...527 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9 528 Using Favorites (Mac OS 9)...529 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9 531 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 534 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9 535 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9 537 Color Settings Pane: ...
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... Setup Utility 570 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 571 Network Setting (Macintosh 572 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 572 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh 573 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh 574 Configuring the Destination ...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 ...
... Setup Utility 570 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 571 Network Setting (Macintosh 572 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 572 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh 573 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh 574 Configuring the Destination ...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 ...
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... Jobs are Sent 656 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 656 Cannot print over a network 657 Cannot connect the printer to the network 657 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 658 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network 659 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour ...networks 660 Cannot print over a NetWare network 661 The printer stops during a print job 662 An error message is shown on the Display Screen 662 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper 662 Problems with the printing quality 663 Printing is faint...663 Paper...
... Jobs are Sent 656 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 656 Cannot print over a network 657 Cannot connect the printer to the network 657 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 658 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network 659 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour ...networks 660 Cannot print over a NetWare network 661 The printer stops during a print job 662 An error message is shown on the Display Screen 662 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper 662 Problems with the printing quality 663 Printing is faint...663 Paper...
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...edge of paper 671 Line thickness is not uniform (Windows 671 Installation problems 672 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly 672 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 673 Clearing jammed paper 674 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 674 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot 678 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray ... cannot be cut...683 Depression on the leading edge is left 684 Roller marks are left across the trailing edge of paper 684 The printer does not go on...684 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 684 Cannot Load Sheets...684 Ink level detection...685 ...
...edge of paper 671 Line thickness is not uniform (Windows 671 Installation problems 672 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly 672 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 673 Clearing jammed paper 674 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 674 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot 678 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray ... cannot be cut...683 Depression on the leading edge is left 684 Roller marks are left across the trailing edge of paper 684 The printer does not go on...684 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 684 Cannot Load Sheets...684 Ink level detection...685 ...
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... Buttons Example: Press the OK button. Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of printer parts are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Printer part names Example: Open the Top Cover . Note Indicates helpful reference information and supplemental information on particular topics... manual How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors. Be sure to read this User Manual to equipment or property. Example: Press the Tab key. •...
... Buttons Example: Press the OK button. Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of printer parts are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Printer part names Example: Open the Top Cover . Note Indicates helpful reference information and supplemental information on particular topics... manual How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors. Be sure to read this User Manual to equipment or property. Example: Press the Tab key. •...
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... User Manual is subject to change without notice. • We strive to the corresponding page. Other Cross-Reference Example: See the printer driver help. • Figures and software screens • Figures in this User Manual may be different from the actual screens because of...; Windows XP screens are used in explanations 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 indicated as follows in this User Manual. How to use this manual...
... User Manual is subject to change without notice. • We strive to the corresponding page. Other Cross-Reference Example: See the printer driver help. • Figures and software screens • Figures in this User Manual may be different from the actual screens because of...; Windows XP screens are used in explanations 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 indicated as follows in this User Manual. How to use this manual...
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Under Basic Printing Workow in one le for Printing For your convenience when printing this manual, HTML versions of Printing Procedure in Basic Printing Workow as an example. 1. All topics in a section are available. How to print sections of the manual, using the content of the sections in "Using the Printer" on the top page are combined in the left frame, click Printing Procedure. 4 Introduction This section describes how to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for printing. On the top page, click Basic Printing Workow. 2.
Under Basic Printing Workow in one le for Printing For your convenience when printing this manual, HTML versions of Printing Procedure in Basic Printing Workow as an example. 1. All topics in a section are available. How to print sections of the manual, using the content of the sections in "Using the Printer" on the top page are combined in the left frame, click Printing Procedure. 4 Introduction This section describes how to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for printing. On the top page, click Basic Printing Workow. 2.
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...slot when loading heavyweight paper. (→P.11) h. Also, use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.15) f. The cutter is retracted inside the printer, as it from inside when not cutting. Ink Tank Cover Open this unit. Roll Feed... Load rolls in this cover to replace Ink Tank. (→P.14) 8 Printer Parts d. Ejection Guide Supports paper as needed. (→P.10) b. j. i. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Standard When the Ejection Guide is ejected to prevent it is removed...
...slot when loading heavyweight paper. (→P.11) h. Also, use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.15) f. The cutter is retracted inside the printer, as it from inside when not cutting. Ink Tank Cover Open this unit. Roll Feed... Load rolls in this cover to replace Ink Tank. (→P.14) 8 Printer Parts d. Ejection Guide Supports paper as needed. (→P.10) b. j. i. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Standard When the Ejection Guide is ejected to prevent it is removed...
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... hold it by these handles under both sides. e. l. Back a. Carrying handles (at six positions) When carrying the printer, hold one sheet. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. d. Printer Parts 9 The Output Stacker (→P.171) can be easily moved. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. c. Ethernet Port... Speed USB 2.0. b. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this port. Expansion Board Slots For installing an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. Printer parts k. This port is installed.
... hold it by these handles under both sides. e. l. Back a. Carrying handles (at six positions) When carrying the printer, hold one sheet. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. d. Printer Parts 9 The Output Stacker (→P.171) can be easily moved. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. c. Ethernet Port... Speed USB 2.0. b. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this port. Expansion Board Slots For installing an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. Printer parts k. This port is installed.
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... Top Cover (Inside) a. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. 10 Printer Parts c. Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during printing. e. This retainer holds paper as ...
... Top Cover (Inside) a. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. 10 Printer Parts c. Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during printing. e. This retainer holds paper as ...
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... from this line. Tray Extension When loading sheets on heavyweight paper. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to the Paper Alignment Line. Printer Parts 11 b. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. Also, all of the guides before printing on the tray, open the Paper..., ensure the paper edge is parallel to this slot. d. f. When feeding heavyweight paper, rest the sheet on these guides, align it here. Tray Feed Area Printer parts a.
... from this line. Tray Extension When loading sheets on heavyweight paper. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to the Paper Alignment Line. Printer Parts 11 b. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. Also, all of the guides before printing on the tray, open the Paper..., ensure the paper edge is parallel to this slot. d. f. When feeding heavyweight paper, rest the sheet on these guides, align it here. Tray Feed Area Printer parts a.
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Holder Stopper Secure rolls on this holder. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this part. Printer parts Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on the Roll Holder with this guide slot. 12 Printer Parts b.
Holder Stopper Secure rolls on this holder. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this part. Printer parts Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on the Roll Holder with this guide slot. 12 Printer Parts b.
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Carriage Printer parts a. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. It serves a key role in place. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. c. Printer Parts 13 b. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing.
Carriage Printer parts a. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. It serves a key role in place. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. c. Printer Parts 13 b. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing.
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b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that can be used in the printer (→P.613) is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the side. Open or close the lever when replacing an... place and protects it. b. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. 14 Printer Parts Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in various colors. Ink Tank Cartridges of the Ink Tank as follows... is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a.
b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that can be used in the printer (→P.613) is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the side. Open or close the lever when replacing an... place and protects it. b. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. 14 Printer Parts Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in various colors. Ink Tank Cartridges of the Ink Tank as follows... is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a.
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...updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off or is selected as the printer status and messages. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button, the lamp for your chosen paper source is receiving or ...processing print jobs. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the paper source. Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. d. e. b. Roll Media lamp (Green) (Rolls...
...updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off or is selected as the printer status and messages. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button, the lamp for your chosen paper source is receiving or ...processing print jobs. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the paper source. Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. d. e. b. Roll Media lamp (Green) (Rolls...
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... the cursor to display information about ink, paper, and so on loading, replacing, and removing paper. n. Power Button Turns the printer on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is displayed, you can access the previous instruction screen. Menu Button Displays the main...clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ). OK Button In menu mode, press this button to display the menu one level higher. Information Button Displays printer submenus. When [Fwd →] is displayed. Load/Eject Button You can check instructions on . (→P.61) You can be paused when [...
... the cursor to display information about ink, paper, and so on loading, replacing, and removing paper. n. Power Button Turns the printer on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is displayed, you can access the previous instruction screen. Menu Button Displays the main...clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ). OK Button In menu mode, press this button to display the menu one level higher. Information Button Displays printer submenus. When [Fwd →] is displayed. Load/Eject Button You can check instructions on . (→P.61) You can be paused when [...