Summary of Contents for Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6300S
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Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Print Job Operations Handling Paper Adjustments for Better Print Quality Printer Parts Control Panel Network Setting Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting 1010 Error Message 1048 Specifications 1077...
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Note In order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included on the "User Manuals CD-ROM" supplied with the printer. Thus, there are descriptions that are applied only in HTML format, and functions (video display function, etc.) that cannot be used. We appreciate your understanding.
Con t ents Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ......................... 2 Turning the Printer On and Off ............................3 Loading and Printing on Rolls ............................5 Loading and Printing on Sheets ............................9 Printing in Windows ............................... 11 Printing from Mac OS X ..............................
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Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..................... 73 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ................... 75 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................79 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ....................79 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) ....................
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Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ..............172 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) ..............174 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ............178 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) ......... 178 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) .......
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The Features of Preview ............................... 248 Operating Environment ..............................248 Starting Preview ................................249 Preview Main Window ..............................250 Dialog Area .................................. 253 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ..........................254 Moving a Page ................................254 Using the ruler ................................255 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ......................... 255 Printing with Selecting the Layout ..........................
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Print Plug-In Main Window ............................315 Preview Area ................................. 317 Main Sheet ..................................318 Page Setup Sheet ................................322 Color Settings Sheet ..............................325 Print History Sheet ............................... 326 Support Sheet ................................327 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ..........................328 Set Configuration Dialog Box ............................
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Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) ....................396 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint ........................... 398 Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) ........................400 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) ..........................403 Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) ..........................405 Register the settings(PowerPoint) ..........................408 Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) ......................409 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) ..................
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Changing the Display Order of Media Types ......................462 Updating Media Types ..............................464 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper/Feed Confirmed Paper ................. 466 Compatible Paper ..............................467 Add Custom Paper ..............................468 Delete Custom Paper ..............................477 Edit Custom Paper ..............................478 Export Custom Media Information ...........................
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Go to Page Dialog Box ..............................541 Print with No Borders ..............................542 Print on the Center ................................ 542 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom ..........................543 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees ............................. 544 Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper ......................545 Display with All ................................
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ICC Matching Mode ..............................603 ColorSync ................................. 604 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER ............... 604 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The Features of Print Plug-In ............................608 Operating Environment ..............................608 Installation Procedures ..............................609 Uninstall Procedures ..............................
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The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ......................673 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................... 674 Media Configuration Tool The Features of Media Configuration Tool ........................676 Operating Environment ..............................677 Procedures for Installing .............................. 677 Procedures for Uninstalling ............................680 Starting the Media Configuration Tool ........................683 Media Configuration Tool main window ........................
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Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ..........................781 Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................784 Changing the Type of Paper ............................787 Specifying the Paper Length ............................789 Removing the Roll from the Printer ..........................790 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder ........................792 Feeding Roll Paper Manually ............................
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Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) ..................... 868 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) ................... 871 Printer Parts Printer parts Front ..................................... 875 Back ....................................876 Top Cover (Inside) ............................... 877 Paper Feed Slots ................................878 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover ...........................
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Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) ..................... 946 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI ................. 946 NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ........................950 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ..........................951 Specifying NetWare Print Services ..........................955 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ...............
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Frequently Asked Questions ............................1011 Problems Regarding Paper 1013 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ......................... 1013 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ............................1014 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ........................1018 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ....................1021 Cannot load sheets ..............................
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If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ......................... 1044 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ..............1044 The printer consumes a lot of ink ..........................1044 Ink Level Detection ..............................1045 Error Message 1048 Error Messages 1049 Messages regarding paper 1051...
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Messages regarding printheads 1068 Cannot adjust printhead.............................. 1068 PHeads: wrong pos..............................1068 Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed) ......................1068 x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) ......................1069 No x printhead (x is L, R, or not displayed) ....................... 1069 Execute printhead cleaning.
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ......................2 Turning the Printer On and Off ..........................3 Loading and Printing on Rolls ..........................5 Loading and Printing on Sheets .......................... 9 Printing in Windows ............................11 Printing from Mac OS X ............................
Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, "Starting up... Please wait." is displayed. The Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.
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Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > The printer will not go into Standby in the following situations. Take the appropriate action. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover. • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. •...
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > If the Data Lamp is flashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is finished. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After "Shut Down.. Please Wait.." is shown on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off. Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls.
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Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.3 Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.781 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6300S...
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Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.784 iPF6300S Loading and Printing on Rolls...
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Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Important • When printing without borders, definitely set the blue Switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incorrectly, print quality may deteriorate. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.1033 Select the type of paper.
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.11 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.12 The printer now starts printing the print job. Important • Do not forcibly pull out paper once a roll has been advanced. This will prevent further feeding. If you acci- dentally pull out the paper, see "Removing the Roll from the Printer."...
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Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.11 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.12 Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF6300S...
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Load a sheet manually. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.809 (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. Important •...
Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing. Note • The appearance of the dialog box varies depending on the software application. In most cases, the dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on.
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Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Important • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected. Printing from the application software In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note •...
Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ....................14 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ......................... 15 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X ........................ 16 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel.
Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed.
Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > Note • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using. Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Otherwise, you can cancel jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor if they have been received by the printer or are current- ly being printed.
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Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job.
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Basic Printing Workflow > Canceling print jobs > Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X iPF6300S...
Basic Printing Workflow > Pausing Printing > Pausing Printing Pausing Printing ..............................19 Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") →P.892 Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state.
Enhanced Printing Options > Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing CAD Drawings Adjusting Images Printing enlargements or reductions Printing at full size Borderless Printing Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Centering originals Conserving roll paper Checking Images Before Printing...
Enhanced Printing Options > Choosing Paper for Printing > Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing ........................... 21 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ....................... 21 Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Important • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper HG 170. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper HG 170. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12". Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > For instructions and details on which versions of Photoshop are compatible with the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper HG 170. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. Color Space, click Adobe RGB. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. iPF6300S Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space. Note •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Width list—here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X)." →P.491 Printing Office Documents By selecting Office Document from Easy Settings of the printer driver, you can easily configure settings for printing office documents.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Click Manual in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins).
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the docu- ment will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing Photos and Office Documents > Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing CAD Drawings > Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text ........................47 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) ....................47 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) ....................49 Printing from AutoCAD ............................53 Printing Line Drawings and Text By selecting the following Print Target from Easy Settings of the printer driver, you can easily configure setting for print- ing line drawings and characters.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing CAD Drawings > Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.211 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing CAD Drawings > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A3. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing CAD Drawings > • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing CAD Drawings > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) in the Print Target list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing CAD Drawings > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing CAD Drawings > Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A3. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "...
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The Printing dialog box is displayed. Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is installed if in Plotter of Printer/plotter this is dis- played:iPFxxxx - Optimized driver - by Canon Inc.. Installation of Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD If Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is not installed, install it by the following method.
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......................55 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ................. 58 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ................61 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ............. 64 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) ..............
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > • Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Important • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed. Matching Mode Description Remarks...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Matching Method Description Remarks The available options and their display Colorimetric Color-matching optimized for print- order vary depending on your selected ing image data with accurate colors in color-matching mode, as well as the input color space.
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. iPF6300S Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows)
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos.
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.207 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF6300S...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow...
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) "...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Print Priority (*1) Description Image A setting for posters or other documents made up mainly of photos or images, or for emphasizing photos or images in printed documents. Line Drawing/Text Choose this setting for CAD drawings made up mainly of intricate lines, or to en- hance the finishing of fine text.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Setting Item Options Description Gray Adjustment Color Balance Choose the gray tone color balance Brightness ( Cool Black or Warm Black ) and ad- Contrast just levels of brightness, contrast, high- Highlight light, and shadow as desired. Shadow These levels can be adjusted when Monochrome (Photo) is selected in...
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photo- graphic images in monochrome. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(Refer to "...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Confirm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For details on how to check the printing settings, refer to " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) ".
Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photo- graphic images in monochrome. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. iPF6300S Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X)
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Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Set.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ...................... 73 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ................73 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ................75 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ......................
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver ") Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.211...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.491 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.211 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Note •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing enlargements or reductions > Click Scaling and enter 120. Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper ..........................93 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................94 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) ........................95 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................99 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) .....................
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Note • Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing.(See " Paper Sizes ") →P.774 • To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Paper Size.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. • Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > • Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.211 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box. Borderless Printing Method, click Print Image with Actual Size.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > In the Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12" - Borderless. Note • Paper sizes supported for borderless printing are indicated by -Borderless. Click OK to close the dialog box.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Confirm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing at full size > Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ..................... 107 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) .......... 108 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ........110 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ...............
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.491 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border.
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > • Scale to fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—here, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Borderless Printing > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.491 iPF6300S Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ..............122 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ..........123 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) ..........128 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes ......................
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners. However, you may not be able to print 18.0 m due to restrictions in the settable document size according to the application software.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Choose Page Setup from the File menu to display the Page Setup dialog box. Under Paper Size, click the Custom Paper Size you registered—My Horizontal Banner in this example. Important •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter 100*500.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver with Custom Paper Size. Once you register Custom Paper Size, you then can select it repeatedly from the paper size list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.207 Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Confirm that mm is selected in Units.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > • Page Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) • Paper: Sheets • Media Type: Any type • Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Note •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > In Printer Margins, enter 0.5 for the top and side margins and 2.3 for the bottom margin. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. Double-click Untitled in the list at left in the Custom Page Sizes dialog box and enter the paper name—in this case, 430*430.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ....................139 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................140 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) ................ 142 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ......................
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multi- ple source applications—in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list. iPF6300S Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows)
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Note •...
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> Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Free Layout check box. Click Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. iPF6300S Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X)
Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Note • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Lay- out help topic.
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box.
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.491 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.211...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Lay- out Printing dialog box by clicking Set.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Layout pane. Click 4 in the Pages per Sheet list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Layout Direc- tion and Border.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A3. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Note • This method of poster printing is supported in Windows. Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a post- er larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Manual in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. Note • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ....................... 160 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ..................160 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ..................162 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ......................166 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ..................
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page—for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. • Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Match Page Size in the Paper Size list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 • Paper: Sheets •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). Select the Print Centered check box.
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................172 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ............172 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) ............174 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ..........
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.211 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. • No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application.
Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Conserving roll paper > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Checking Images Before Printing > Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................184 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Checking Images Before Printing > • Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly ap- plied on the preview screen. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: •...
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ..........................186 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............. 187 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................. 190 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ........... 190 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) ..........
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > • Watermark printing method: Specify whether to print the watermark superimposed or under the document image. You can also print the watermark only on the first page, if desired. Note • Watermarks are supported in Windows. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Settings.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list. Note • Click Edit Watermark to open the Edit Watermark dialog box. In the Edit Watermark dialog box, you can create custom watermarks and change the position and angle of watermarks.
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. • Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Using Favorites You can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the Automatic Cutting list.
Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note •...
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. iPF6300S Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X)
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Enhanced Printing Options > Other useful settings > Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important •...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 202 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................204 Confirming Print Settings ..........................207 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................208 Using Favorites .............................. 209 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Windows Software > Printer Driver > For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet →P.215 You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Set- tings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet →P.244 You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color im- ageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.211 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, select the size of the original as specified in the application. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected roll paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illus- trations and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- ") er Dialog Box from Applications →P.211...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Note • If PageComposer is running, access the Special Settings dialog box from the Layout sheet and clear Enable Preview Switching.
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Click Add to display the Add dialog box. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report. Choose a fitting icon for these print settings in the Icon list. In Comment, enter a description of the favorite to be added, as desired.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- ") er Dialog Box from Applications →P.211...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for configuring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Note • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may be displayed.
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. Note • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver.(See " Device Settings Sheet ") →P.247 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing.
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Common Items • Media Type Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See " Paper Refer- ence Guide ".) • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer.
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values. Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images →P.22 •...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Configuration using Advanced Settings • Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.64 • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Color Mode Choose the color mode. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.64 Note • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Color Mode options may not be available. •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, you can set Drying Time for the paper selected with Media Type of the Main sheet, etc. You can display this dialog box by clicking Settings of Media Type on the Main sheet. (Refer to " Main Sheet ".) →P.215 As for the items for which you can selectPrinter Default in this dialog box, you also can set them from the control panel of...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. • Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target.(See "...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Ad- vanced Settings.(See " Main Sheet ") →P.215 • Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color ad- justment. • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color →P.224 • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Matching Sheet On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on vari- ous devices. Important • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching sheet is not displayed. Note •...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Use ambient light adjustment Select this option for adjustment of colors to suit the ambient light in the viewing environment. • Ambient Light Adjust Click to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing to match the ambient light.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Ambient Light Adjust dialog box The Ambient Light Adjust dialog box is used to select the setting method and to enter and select the information required for the settings. When you select By selecting a chart number in Setting Method •...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > When you select By entering values directly in Setting Method • Setting Method You can choose configuration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter. • Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the i1 colorimeter. •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. • Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. • Media Type Select the paper type.(See " Types of Paper ") →P.773 •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Ad- vanced Settings.(See "...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Saturation Not available. • Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color ad- justment. • Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome →P.231 •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Gray Adjustment Sheet On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet , select Monochrome (Photo) by Col- →P.215 or Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. • Highlight Adjust the brightness of the lightest portion. •...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if roll paper is selected in the Paper Source list. Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size →P.107 •...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specified scaling value. Enter a value in a range of 5–600. • Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on. For details on available paper sizes, see " Paper Sizes "...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Output Method dialog box The Output Method dialog box allows you to select the Output Method and set the save settings when saving to the box. Note • To display the Output Method dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Output Method. (Refer to " Page ") Setup Sheet →P.233...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Paper Size Options Dialog Box In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Display Series You can limit the number of options shown in Page Size, Paper Size, and Paper Size List. Layout Sheet The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Edit Watermark Click to display the Edit Watermark dialog box for creating your own, original watermark. • Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls →P.160 •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings.(See " Layout Sheet ") →P.238 •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. •...
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Windows Software > Printer Driver > • Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. • Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Utility Sheet The following items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. • Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. •...
On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. • Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. • Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application.
Windows Software > Printer Driver > Device Settings Sheet Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for configuring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet.
Windows Software > Preview > Preview The Features of Preview ..........................248 Operating Environment ........................... 248 Starting Preview .............................. 249 Preview Main Window ............................. 250 Dialog Area ..............................253 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ......................... 254 Moving a Page ..............................254 Using the ruler ..............................
Windows Software > Preview > Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note •...
Windows Software > Preview > Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Preview Main Window iPF6300S...
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Windows Software > Preview > • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. •...
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Windows Software > Preview > For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.253 • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. Preview Main Window iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Preview > Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. • Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout."...
Windows Software > Preview > Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. • Print Button Click the button to start printing. • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. •...
Windows Software > Preview > Note • You can also move a page by clicking on the tool bar. Using the ruler You can confirm the layout with using the ruler. • Switching the ruler Show/Hide In the View menu, select Ruler to switch the ruler Show/Hide. •...
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Windows Software > Preview > Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on the printer driver Selecting Use Driver Settings Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Preview > Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of Right Button Turn at the position of Left Button Turn at the position of...
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Windows Software > Preview > Button Details Lower Button Turn at the position of Note • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Windows Software > Preview > Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the Print button Printing on the center begins. Note •...
Windows Software > Preview > Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Free Layout settings. Operating Environment You can use the Free Layout in the following environments. •...
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Windows Software > Free Layout > From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Click the OK button to save the settings.
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Windows Software > Free Layout > On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. Starting Free Layout iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Free Layout > Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. •...
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Windows Software > Free Layout > • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Free Layout Main Window iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Free Layout > Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences of Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. •...
Windows Software > Free Layout > • Object Frame Style You can select the object frame style for printing. The following settings are available for the object frame style. Setting Details None You can print with no frame style. Solid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. • You can input between 203.2 and 18000.0(mm) (between 8.00 and 708.66(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. •...
Windows Software > Free Layout > Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. Size Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. •...
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Windows Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Fit Paper Size Prints by enlarging or reducing each object to match the paper size. If you are using roll paper, objects are enlarged or reduced so that the width of each object matches the width of the roll paper.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note •...
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Windows Software > Free Layout > In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF6300S...
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Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box.
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Windows Software > Free Layout > In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. iPF6300S Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page...
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Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps. Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note •...
Windows Software > Free Layout > Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Alternatively, you can move the Object Position by changing the values in Vertical Pos, Horizontal Pos and Page Pos in the Format Dialog Box →P.271 Rotating an Object...
Windows Software > Free Layout > Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Ar- range Object from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog Box →P.269 dialog box.
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Windows Software > Free Layout > Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. iPF6300S Aligning Objects...
Windows Software > Free Layout > Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object.
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Windows Software > Free Layout > Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. iPF6300S Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Windows Software > Free Layout > Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Du- plex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.
Windows Software > Free Layout > • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document so that the width of the document matches the roll paper width. Specify Folded Size Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document to match the size of the paper.
Windows Software > Free Layout > Note • To not print fold lines, clear the Print Fold Lines checkbox. • Fold Line Color You can select the fold lines. • Fold Line Type You can select the fold lines. The following settings are available for the fold line type. Setting Details Solid Line...
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Windows Software > Free Layout > Configure the Fold Line Color and Fold Line Type from Print Fold Lines. Note • When the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox is selected, fold lines are only printed at the three locations of the center and both edges. Click OK to save the settings.
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Right-click the Printers icon and select Printing Preferences to open the Printing Preferences dialog box. In the Utility sheet, click the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy button. The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Note •...
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button From the Windows start button, select Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. • Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. Select the media type to print. Note • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list.
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. Select the color matching method. Click the Next button. To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name.
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. iPF6300S Creating a New Hot Folder...
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Manual Settings button. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. iPF6300S Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder...
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") →P.303 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > • Apply Sharpness Place a checkmark here to set the sharpness. Drag the slider bar to the left or right to adjust. You can also adjust by directly entering a number in the numeric input field.
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. Click Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instructions on registering and modifying hot folders, refer to the help file for the Color imageRUNNER En- largement Copy utility.
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Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done on the touch-panel display. Scanned originals are sent to the hot folder and automatically enlarged and printed following the conditions you specified for the folder.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > The Features of Print Plug-In The main features of Print Plug-In are as follows. • You can automatically detect the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB-use images, etc., and automatically set optimal profiles.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Installation Procedures The procedures to install Print Plug-In are as follows. Insert the User Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to start the installer. Note • If the installer screen does not appear, open the CD-ROM icon in My Computer and click on set- up.exe to open the icon.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • For 64-bit Windows Note • If a version of Photoshop that is not compatible with Print Plug-In is installed, the message No target software exists. is displayed. Install Print Plug-In in a computer with a compatible Photo- shop installed.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > After you have read the Licensing Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. Click Install button. iPF6300S Installation Procedures...
Select start in Control Panel menu. Open Add or Remove Programs (For Windows 7 and Windows Vista, Programs and Features). Select Canon iPFxxxx Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional, then click Change/Remove. Note • iPFxxxx is the name of your printer.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Open the image that you wish to print. If required, select the print range. Note • Images for use with Print Plug-In are less than 60,000 pixels in width and height. Reduce the selec- tion range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 60,000 pixels in width and height, and then attempt step 3.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Starting from Digital Photo Professional Follow the procedure below to start the Print Plug-In from Digital Photo Professional. Start Digital Photo Professional. Open the RGB color image that you want to print. If required, select the print range.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print Plug-In Main Window The Print Plug-In main window consists of the sheet selection area, and the preview and button area. • Sheet Selection Area The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In window are displayed. When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. About the settings available on the preview area, see "Preview Area." →P.317 • Button Area This contains the buttons Print, Quit and Help •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. • Preview Select the preview display method. For more information about preview, see "Utilize Three Types of Previews." →P.336 Setting Details...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • If Auto (Color) is selected under Output Profile, some media types are enabled. • If ICC profile is selected under Output Profile, this is always enabled. • The actual color balance of the print product and the simulation product may differ with some environ- ments and conditions.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box. When you click the OK button after selecting the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, you can change the printer that corresponds with Print Plug-In.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important. Print- ing takes longer and consumes more ink than in Standard or Fast modes, but this mode offers exceptional printing quality.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Perceptual This converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. This is useful for pictures. Saturation This converts the image to an image with heightened color saturation. The color bal- ance of pictures and drawings may change.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. • Output Image Size The output image size is displayed up to one place after the decimal point in millimeters. Note •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Upper-Left of Roll Paper Prints the top left of Media Size on the top left of the selected roll paper. Center of Roll Paper Prints the center of Media Size on the center of the selected roll paper. Note •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Color Settings Sheet You can use this sheet to adjust image Color, Brightness, [Contrast, Saturation, and you can set the color balance of print product more to your liking. • Cyan / Magenta / Yellow You can adjust the strength or weakness of a color by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or drag- ging the slide bar. Note • You can check the adjustments in the preview display. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Details button Click the Details button to open the Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history. For more information about the print history details, see "Print History Details Dialog Box." →P.334 •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. Note • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals installed on the computer.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. None The printing continues to the next line immediately after the last line. 1sec. / 3sec. / 5sec. / 7sec. / 9sec. The printing continues to the next line after the set time.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • When Highest (Max. No. of Passes) is selected as the print mode, High-Precision Text and Fine Lines cannot be selected. Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > ICC Conversion Options dialog box This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected in the Output Profile list in the Main sheet and the ICC Conversion Options button is clicked. This allows you to configure detailed color matching related settings. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Custom Paper Size Name You can enter any name up to 63 characters. • Units You can select the units of measure to use when you define custom media size. Switching this setting resets the units of measure for the entire Plug-In.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • The allowed entry range is 0 to 255. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Output Enter an output value. Note •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display Items Details Comment Displays comment details. Note • Up to 200 print history items can be displayed. All items above 200 are deleted. • When you cannot print properly because you canceled the printing or an error occurred, appears the left of the print history number.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Utilize Three Types of Previews You can use Print Plug-In to check an image in three types of previews. The preview types are as follows. • Check Image with Print Area Layout →P.336 •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the original image with Image In the image preview you can check the entire image that you have input. Select Image in Preview. Note • When the cursor appears as a small magnifying glass while there is an Image in the Preview area, the Selected Range feature is enabled and you an drag the cursor on the image and select an area for print- ing.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview. Note •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the media set to the printer in Media Type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) You can adjust the colors while checking the adjustments in the preview. The following explanation is on the procedures for adjusting example image below. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Drag the slide bar in the direction of High in Yellow. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone. Note •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Before Application After Application Open the Main sheet. Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF6300S...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low. In Highlight, drag the slide bar toward Light. In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light. Note •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. Click the Print button. This applies the image adjustments and starts the print job. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the screen. That is due to the differences in color on the screen and in the printer. In Print Plug-In, you can get the color balance of the print product closer to the color balance displayed on the screen through performing ICC (International Color Consortium) color profile settings, matching method settings, and settings for the internal profile, which performs optimum color conversion in response to media and resolution settings.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images This prints a high-quality Adobe RGB16bit image taken with a high-end digital camera. Print Plug-In allows you to print high color gamut and high tone images, when the Adobe RGB16bit image data has been retouched in Photoshop, without compromising the level of tone in the image.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Main sheet. Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in. Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in. Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. If required, adjust the colors using color matching.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Prints images captured with a scanner or digital camera in monochrome with high quality. Provides stable monochrome photo images without color casts and minimizes the influences of the difference of the light source. Display the Main sheet.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Start the installer in the downloaded file to perform the installation. Important • Use version 1.1 or higher of Adobe CMM. • Adobe CMM System Requirements The system requirements for Adobe CMM are as follows. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Perform Black Point Compensation Black point compensation that is equivalent to Photoshop can be performed using the following procedure. Use this to avoid saturation in the black areas of images.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Adobe CMM as the Conversion Engine. Check the Black Point Compensation check box. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specifying an ICC profile for the printing press.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the ICC Conversion Options button to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Configure the Proof Options as needed. Note • The proof options are Simulate Paper Color and Simulate Black Ink. The settings that can be selec- ted vary depending on the Conversion Engine settings.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Page Setup sheet. Select the size of the media that you want to print in Paper Size. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Fit Roll Paper Width. Click the Print button. The image prints covering the entire width of the roll paper. Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a specific size.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Scaling and input the scaling factor or drag the four corners of the image in the Preview display. Note • You can specify scaling rate in intervals of 0.01%. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. Note •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Utilize Print History When you perform various settings and print in Print Plug-In, those settings are saved as print history. Also, you can export and import as files. You can store often-used print history under a specified name in print preferences. Note •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Details button. Note • Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box. Check the print history details in Settings, and click the OK button.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. Display the Print History sheet. If required, check the print history details. (See "Confirm Print History Details.") →P.358 Select the print history you wish to apply from Print History and Favorites, and click the Apply button.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Settings. iPF6300S Store Print History to Print Preferences...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History and click the button. In the Add Favorites dialog box input the name of the print history in Name, input a comment in Comment, and click the OK button.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History You can delete print history. Important • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Display the Print History sheet.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to export from Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Export button.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Input the name of the print history in File Name in the Save As dialog box, and click the Save button. The print history is exported under the specified file name. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Import button in the Print History Details dialog box. Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. Note •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print preferen- ces.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the print history you wish to delete from Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. iPF6300S Delete Print History from Print Preferences...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. Note • When you use the borderless printing function to print, the information will not be printed. (See "Print with No Borders.") →P.356 •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. iPF6300S Set Information to Print with Image...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office features ........................372 Operating Environment ........................... 373 Steps to install ..............................373 Steps to uninstall ............................. 377 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................377 To start from Microsoft Word ..........................
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Operating Environment Print Plug-In for Office 's operating environment is as below. • Compatible Operating System • 32 bit edition Windows OS Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Win- dows 7 •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Install Individual Software button. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office. Steps to install iPF6300S...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. iPF6300S Steps to install...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete. Steps to install iPF6300S...
> Important • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. • The Print Plug-In for Office toolbar/ribbon might not be displayed in Microsoft Office after installing im- agePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 or later, you can also enable add-ins to display Print Plug-In for Office. See below for the procedure for re-installing the plug-in or enabling add-ins. Re-installing Print Plug-In for Office •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > For Microsoft Office 2007 Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. For Microsoft Office 2003 Click About <application name>...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Disabled Items button in the About <application name> dialog box. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ribbon, click it. Important • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed →P.377 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar. Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box To start from Microsoft Word iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change dis- plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. Print Matching Roll Width (Word) iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. Note • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. For Pages, insert the page number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Multi-Page Printing (Word) iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Portrait Orientation or Landscape Orientation. Note • The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the procedure. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. Note • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Match- ing Roll Width, refer to see "Print Matching Roll Width (Word)." →P.385 Important •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings .") →P.423 Menu Select Printer.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change dis- plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Borderless Printing. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. Note •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. iPF6300S Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint)
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Note • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. Important • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > To start from Microsoft Excel Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel. Start Microsoft Excel. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ribbon, click it. Important •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/rib- bon.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Print Entire Sheet (Excel) For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before printing. Start Microsoft Excel. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Select image size. Select layout. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) for details on the procedure for configuring Binding. →P.422 Select Next. Select Media Type. Enter Copies.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Print Selected Area (Excel) For resizing the selected range of cells to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge a particular part of the sheet before printing. Start Microsoft Excel. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Selected Area. Important • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. Important •...
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Press Print to start printing. Important • If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select. • You cannot run Print or Print Preview if you select it for a worksheet with no data displayed. Configuring Binding (Excel) You can configure Binding margins for binding printouts.
Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen. Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar.
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Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Item Details Center sheets and print areas This function is only valid in Microsoft Excel. Ensure image quality when creating page When this setting is on, documents are created at the maximum size. sizes This reduces the enlargement ratio during actual printing, which mini- mizes degradation of the quality of photos, etc.
Windows Software > Status Monitor > Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................425 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................426 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : Printer List shows a list of printers, and Status Monitor shows details for each printer.
Windows Software > Status Monitor > • If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. • Displays the ink level of every color in the printer. An icon and warning message will notify you when ink levels are low.
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Windows Software > Status Monitor > Note • Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/re- sumed. • Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the Cancel Job button cancels printing of the selected job. Note •...
• The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper con- sumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These esti- mates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.
Windows Software > Accounting > Launching the Accounting Manager The procedure for launching the Accounting Manager is shown below. Open the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor window. Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Accounting button. Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar.
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Windows Software > Accounting > • Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using. • Menu Bar Allows you to select the menu options required for operation. • Toolbars Provide tool buttons and pull-down menus for the main operations. Note •...
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Windows Software > Accounting > Display a list of jobs within the printer or of jobs collected periodically. For details, refer to Job List Area →P.432 • Totals Area Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Note •...
Windows Software > Accounting > • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area The content and items of the jobs displayed in the job list area are as follows. • Job Cost This is the cost incurred in printing. Note •...
Windows Software > Accounting > • Paper Width This is the width of paper used in printing. Note • When the job is multiple pages, the width of the last page is displayed. • Paper Length This is the length of paper used in printing. Accounting Manager Basic Procedures The first time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following procedures to configure the settings.
Windows Software > Accounting > Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. To set the same unit cost for all the inks Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox. Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price.
Windows Software > Accounting > Click the Overwrite button. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the inks. Click the OK button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Open the Paper sheet.
Windows Software > Accounting > Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. Enter any name in the Name field.
Windows Software > Accounting > Note • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the display settings.
Windows Software > Accounting > Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals This feature collects print job logs from the printer at regular intervals and saves the logs on your computer. Select Regular Data Acquisition in the Settings menu. Select Acquire print job logs regularly.
Windows Software > Accounting > Note • For printers with built-in hard disks, you can view up to 500 print jobs per printer. • For printers without built-in hard disks, you can view up to 32 print jobs per printer. However, only 10 jobs can be displayed if the printer is switched off.
Windows Software > Accounting > Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data • Show Unit Cost Data Select Show Unit Cost Data in the File menu to open the Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for items such as the selected ink and paper.
Digital Photo Front-Access ..........................441 Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image files on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application.
Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......................442 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..................... 442 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............442 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings.
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Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > Important • To configure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as Administrator ac- count. We recommend that your network administrator configure the network settings. Note • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, see "Installing imagePROGRAF De- vice Setup Utility."...
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Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > Select the IPv4 tab. In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
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Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv6 tab.
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Windows Software > Device Setup Utility > When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in Stateless Address. Additionally, when there is an DHCPv6-compatible server in the network environment, select On in DHCPv6. Note • When there is no IPv6-compatible router or DHCPv6-compatible server, select On in Manual and enter the IPv6 Address and Prefix Length.
• You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions. • You can add custom paper (paper that is not Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper) to the printer con- trol panel and printer driver.
Media Configuration Tool > Note • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Operating Environment You can use Media Configuration Tool in the following environments.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Start the Media Configuration Tool installer. Click the Next button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Next button. iPF6300S Installation Procedures...
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. Installation Procedures iPF6300S...
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Ready to Install the Program screen appears. Click the Install button. All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool.
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Media Configuration Tool Main Window The explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window. Note • For the step to open the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Starting the Media Configuration Tool."...
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.
→P.466 tom paper displays Custom as the Status in the Media Type list. • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Note • It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some conditions.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. The Browse for Folder dialog box opens. Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files), and then click the OK button. iPF6300S Adding Media Types...
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Browse for Folder dialog box are displayed under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check boxes of paper to add and click the OK button.
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.464 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Deleting Media Types You Have Added Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. iPF6300S Deleting Media Types You Have Added...
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.464 Important •...
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Note • The names of media switched for non-display appear grayed out in the Media Type list. •...
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.464 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Updating Media Types Clicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use this wizard to apply new information about print media in the printer and in the printer driver. The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed. When the program has finished communicating with the printer, the screen moves to display Update Media Types - Confirm Update.
Adding custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from this screen. Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Reference Guide).
• When using custom paper in another printer, always add the custom paper to that printer before use. • Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper cannot be changed from this dialog box. Refer to " Editing Media Type Information ".
In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper.. Add this as custom paper after making various changes to the standard paper as necessary.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Check that the printer on which you are updating the media information is displayed in Printer in the Update Me- dia Types - Select Printer dialog box and click the Next button. The Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box is displayed. In Paper Category, select the category of media type to use as the basis of the custom paper you are adding.
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> The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loa- ded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button to execute paper feed adjust- ment.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Configure the following settings as necessary, and then click the Next button. Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing. • Automatic Cut :Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. •...
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter. For thick paper, hard paper, etc. do not use the cutter unit, and instead cut the roll paper using scissors, etc.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then click the Start Print button.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Because this settings imposes an upper limit on the amount of ink used during printing, the printing result might not change even if the level is changed depending on the image. •...
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 6: Confirm the settings dialog box is displayed. Configure the settings of the custom paper, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using.
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Note • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver, the name of the added custom paper is displayed in the Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Tool window.
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the custom paper you want to delete, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added.
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. The Update Media Types - Select Printer dialog box is displayed. Follow the on-screen directions and change the settings as required. Note •...
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper you want to export to media information file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. Specify the location to save the Custom Media Information File. A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Click the Import button. Select the printer to add the custom paper to. Note • Double-click Custom Media Information File to start the Media Configuration Tool and display this screen. iPF6300S Import Custom Media Information...
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Note •...
Media Configuration Tool > Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter.
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Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > • If horizontal bands with different color tone appear in the printed material, execute Paper Feed Adjustment in the Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box. If you have already executed Paper Feed Adjustment, execute Adj. Fine Feed from the printer control panel and fine tune the amount of paper feed.
Mac OS X Software > Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Preview Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Printmonitor Media Configuration Tool iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 486 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................488 Confirming Print Settings ..........................491 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................492 Using Favorites .............................. 493 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane →P.494 You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Set- tings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Additional Settings Pane →P.516 You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer. • Support Pane →P.517 You can view support information and the user's manual. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can arrange originals from various source applications on a single page before printing.
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Access the Main pane.
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is dis- played in Roll Width.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm what printing conditions have been specified, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
> Printer Driver > Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. Select the Print Preview check box.
Printer Driver > The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to Preview →P.518...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for vari- ous methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Common Items • Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See " Paper Refer- ence Guide ".) •...
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images →P.22 • Printing Office Documents →P.38 • Printing Line Drawings and Text →P.47 •...
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Configuration using Advanced Settings • Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.64 • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality.
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit. Optimal results when printing data with rich grada- tion are possible by choosing 16-bit. For example, this option is particularly suited to printing images created after specifying 16 bits per channel in Photoshop.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver media type setting. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, you can set Drying Time for the paper selected with Media Type of the Main panel, etc. You can display this dialog box by clicking Set of Media Type on the Main panel. (Refer to " Main Pane ".) →P.494 You also can select from the control panel of the printer the items for which you can select Printer Default in this dialog...
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Between Scans You can set the time to wait after printing 1 line on a page until printing the next line. Set this to avoid bleeding or color unevenness such as when bleeding occurs on a page or when color unevenness occurs during borderless printing. Setting Item Details Printer Default...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Calibration Value You can specify whether to apply the results of calibration performed on the printer to image processing. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. Enabled Print using the calibration results.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Name Identifies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon. • Details Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each item selected in the Print Target list. Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices.
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Color Space Select the applicable color space as desired. • Monitor White Point Enter the color temperature set on the monitor. Displayed when the Matching Method is set to Monitor Matching. •...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Matching Method You can choose Matching Method. Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode. • Printer Profile Settings Specify the printer profile as desired. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver "...
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > When you select By entering values directly in Setting Method • Setting Method You can choose configuration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter. • Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the i1 colorimeter.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. • Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. • Media Type Select the type of paper. For details on paper types supported by Driver Matching Mode, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. • Saturation Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Saturation makes colors more subdued.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings.(See "...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Saturation Not available. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.55 • Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color ad- justment.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Gray Adjustment Pane On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color →P.494 Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. • Highlight Adjust the brightness of the lightest portion. •...
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Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > • Fit Paper Size Resizes the document image to match the paper size. • Fit Roll Paper Width Resizes the document image to match the roll width. • Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specified scaling value. Enter a value in a range of 5–600. •...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Utility Pane The following settings are available on the Utility pane. • Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...
Mac OS X Software > Printer Driver > Additional Settings Pane The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. • Send job to You can configure the method for saving print jobs to the printer hard disk. • Print •...
On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user's manual. • Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Preview Main Window iPF6300S...
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. iPF6300S Preview Main Window...
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > • Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. Note •...
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > Setting Details Custom Settings Suitable for printing documents for which Advanced Settings have been specified. Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality...
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the media size selected for out- put. Select the media size to print from Paper Size. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the width of the roll paper with the page width.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Setting Details Rotate Right 90 Degrees Rotates the portrait page right 90 degrees and print in landscape orientation. When the rotated page can fit in the width of roll paper, the page is rotated automatically, and when it can not fit in the width of roll paper, the page is not rotated.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted). Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome.
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Gray Adjustment.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature.
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. →P.538 Enables color matching using ICC profiles.
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. • Input Profile Select the input profile. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. •...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB col- or space. ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. •...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. Note • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. • To use the borderless printing function, the specified media must be set to the printer. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > On the Output Settings panel, click the Print Centered check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins. Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > On the Output Settings panel, click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Select Rotate Right 90 Degrees or Rotate Left 90 Degrees. Click the Print button. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins. Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select Fit Roll Paper Width from the tool bar.
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar. All is displayed. Display with All iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. Select Actual Size from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar.
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Mac OS X Software > Preview > The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Moving a Page iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. iPF6300S Free Layout Main Window...
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Free Layout Main Window iPF6300S...
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. iPF6300S Free Layout Main Window...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Note • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source, the far end edge of printed image may become defective depending on the paper used.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Custom Settings Suitable for printing documents for which Advanced Settings have been specified. Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these set- tings yourself. • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted). Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Gray Adjustment.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Note • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. • Input Profile Select the input profile. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. •...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB col- or space. ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. iPF6300S ColorSync...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. •...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > • Object Frame Style You can select the object frame style for printing. The following settings are available for the object frame style. Setting Details Solid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style. Dotted Line You can print the dotted line as the frame style.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > • Roll Paper Length Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. When you place a checkmark on Auto Settings, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. •...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key. •...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. Select an object. Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right from the toolbar.
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Ob- ject from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box →P.571 Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. iPF6300S Aligning Objects...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object.
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Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. iPF6300S Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................583 Operating Environment ........................... 583 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................584 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................585 Hot Folder ................................
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. Open the Utility panel of the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6300S...
Note • You can also start the utility directly by clicking on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > • Delete files in the folder From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete only files in the hot folder. • Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete the hot folder.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click the OK button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. In Name, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list. In Hot Folder, enter the Hot Folder name. Click the OK button.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. Select the check box labeled File Sharing, and click the Options button. Select the check box labeled Share files and folders using FTP and Share files and folders using SMB to make shared settings.
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.594 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF6300S...
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.599 iPF6300S Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.601 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. Select the check box labeled File Sharing, and click the Options button.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Deleting a Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Paper Settings Panel • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows. •...
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Note • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source, the far end edge of printed image may become defective depending on the paper used. If this happens, select another paper source. •...
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. •...
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustra- tions.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Output Settings Panel • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the media size selected for out- put.
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. •...
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Color Settings Panel • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted).
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Setting Details ColorSync Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of Mac OS. Select this if →P.604 you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. No Correction No color matching is performed.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature.
Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click the Printer Profile list, and then select a printer profile. ColorSync Under Matching Mode, select ColorSync. Click the Printer Profile list, and then select a printer profile. Note • Available when using Mac OS X 10.4. Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically.
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To display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color imageRUN- NER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities — iR Enlargement Copy in the Applica- tions folder or click Set in the Utility pane Note •...
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Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER man- ual. Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The Features of Print Plug-In .......................... 608 Operating Environment ........................... 608 Installation Procedures ............................ 609 Uninstall Procedures ............................611 Starting from Photoshop ..........................613 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ......................
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > The Features of Print Plug-In The main features of Print Plug-In are as follows. • You can automatically detect the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB-use images, etc., and automatically set optimal profiles.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Installation Procedures The procedures to install Print Plug-In are as follows. Note • Always install the printer driver before installing the Print Plug-In. Insert the User Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to start the installer. Click on the iPFxxxx PlugIn InstallerX icon in the Plug-in folder in the User Software CD-ROM.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > After you have read the software User's Licensing Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Custom Install to put a checkmark on your Print Plug-In, then click the Install button. Installation Procedures iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > To quit another application, click the Continue button. Click the Quit button. The Print Plug-In installation is complete. Uninstall Procedures The procedures for uninstalling the Print Plug-In are as follows. •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. To quit another application, click on the Continue button. Uninstall Procedures iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Quit button. Starting from Photoshop Follow the procedure below to start the Print Plug-In from Photoshop. Start Photoshop. Open the image that you wish to print. If required, select the print range.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Export (or Data Export) from the File menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop window (known below as the Print Plug-In window) is displayed. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select File from the Plug-in printing menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug- In window) is displayed.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Sheet Selection Area The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In window are displayed. When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Button Area This contains the buttons Print, Quit and Help • PrintButton Click this button to begin printing. • QuitButton Click this button to close the Print Plug-In window and return to application software. •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Preview Select the preview display method. For more information about preview, see "Utilize Three Types of Previews." →P.637 Setting Details Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching the Paper Size set.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In. Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quali- •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Advanced Settings button Click the button to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. For more information about the media detailed settings, see "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box." →P.629 •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Output Profile You can select the output profile. The following settings are available for the output profile. Setting Details Auto (Color) Performs the optimum color conversion from the input image data color space infor- mation (sRGB, Adobe RGB), media settings etc.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • The maximum value is 99. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ or ▼. • Set Configuration button Clicking the button opens the Set Configuration dialog box that provides settings for the adjustment of image sharp- ness and image enlargement method.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > When printing an enlarged/reduced image, select the method for enlargement/reduction. The image size sent to the printer is displayed matching the selected method in Output Image Size. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Center of Output Paper Size Prints the center of the image on the center of the selected Paper Size. Specify Print Start Position You can print with specifying the top and left printing start positions in From Top Margin and From Left Margin for Paper Size.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Page Setup sheet to their defaults. Color Settings Sheet You can use this sheet to adjust image Color, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and you can set the color balance of print product more to your liking.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • You can check the adjustments in the preview display. • Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or drag- ging the slide bar.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Fa- vorites. • Details button Click the Details button to open the Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history. For more information about the print history details, see "Print History Details Dialog Box."...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Support Sheet You can display product support information and the electronic manual. • Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Advanced Settings button on the Main Sheet. You can set Drying Time and Roll Paper Margin for Safety by media type. •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Roll Paper Margin for Safety Near End Margin This sets the length of the near end margin of the roll paper. Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. Print at a standard size.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Output Method You can select the output method. The following settings are available for the output method. Setting Details Print Normal printing. The print job data is stored temporarily in the box as the job prints. Save in mail box Saves the print data in the mail box.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Setting Details Simulate Paper Color Select this when performing paper color simulation. Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Size Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Size Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can select a media name, size and other settings. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Curves Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Curves button on the Color Settings Sheet. You can set Channel and other settings. • Channel Select from among RGB, Red, Green, or Blue. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Load Curves button Click the button to load stored data for a tone curve. • Save Curves button Click the button to stores the current tone curve settings. Print History Details Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Sheet.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Note • Up to 200 print preference items can be added. • Favorites The print history stored in print preferences displays in list format. Note • You can change the order by selecting an item and dragging it to another place. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check Image with Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching the media size set in the print area layout. Select Print Area Layout in Preview.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the original image with Image In the image preview you can check the entire image that you have input. Select Image in Preview. Note • When the cursor appears as a small magnifying glass while there is an Image in the Preview area, the Selected Range feature is enabled and you an drag the cursor on the image and select an area for printing.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the media set to the printer in Media Type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) You can adjust the colors while checking the adjustments in the preview. The following explanation is on the procedures for adjusting example image below. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Drag the slide bar in the direction of High in Yellow. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone. Note •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > • Light for Highlight • Light for Shadow • Enhance brightness for the curves The unapplied and the applied images of the above image adjustments are as below. Before Application After Application Open the Main sheet.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low. In Highlight, drag the slide bar toward Light. In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light. Note •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. Click the Print button. This applies the image adjustments and starts the print job. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the screen.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images This prints a high-quality Adobe RGB16bit image taken with a high-end digital camera. Print Plug-In allows you to print high color gamut and high tone images, when the Adobe RGB16bit image data has been retouched in Photoshop, without compromising the level of tone in the image.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Main sheet. Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in. Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in. Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. If required, adjust the colors using color matching.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Prints images captured with a scanner or digital camera in monochrome with high quality. Provides stable monochrome photo images without color casts and minimizes the influences of the difference of the light source. Display the Main sheet.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Search for the "Adobe Color Management Module (CMM)" item and select the Macintosh version. Download the file by following the on-screen directions. Start the installer in the downloaded file to perform the installation. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Perform Black Point Compensation Black point compensation that is equivalent to Photoshop can be performed using the following procedure.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Adobe CMM as the Conversion Engine. Check the Black Point Compensation check box. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specifying an ICC profile for the printing press.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the ICC Conversion Options button to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Configure the Proof Options as needed. Note • The proof option is Simulate Paper Color. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Display the Page Setup sheet. Select the size of the media that you want to print in Paper Size. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Fit Roll Paper Width. Click the Print button. The image prints covering the entire width of the roll paper. Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a specific size.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select Scaling and input the scaling factor or drag the four corners of the image in the Preview display. Note • You can specify scaling rate in intervals of 0.01%. •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Utilize Print History When you perform various settings and print in Print Plug-In, those settings are saved as print history. Also, you can export and import as files. You can store often-used print history under a specified name in print preferences. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Check the print history details in Settings, and click the OK button. Note • You can display the print history details by switching the sheets. Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Store Print History to Print Preferences You can store often-used print history to print preferences. Not only can you store the print history stored under a different name in print preferences, you can also find it with ease. Note •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History and click the button. In the Add Favorites dialog box input the name of the print history in Name, input a comment in Comment, and click the OK button.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History You can delete print history. Important • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Display the Print History sheet.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box. iPF6300S Delete Print History...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to export from Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Export button.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Input the name of the print history in Save As in the Save dialog box, and click the Save button. The print history is exported under the specified file name. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the Import button in the Print History Details dialog box. Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported.
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print preferen- ces.
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Select the print history you wish to delete from Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History from Print Preferences iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. Note • When you use the borderless printing function to print, the information will not be printed. (See "Print with No Borders.") →P.658 •...
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Mac OS X Software > Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional > Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. Set Information to Print with Image iPF6300S...
Mac OS X Software > Printmonitor > Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................673 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ................. 674 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. •...
Mac OS X Software > Printmonitor > Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. • Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently precedes it in the print queue.
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Mac OS X Software > Printmonitor > Select the held job and click the Replace Paper button. Replace the paper in the printer with the correct paper. Note • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button.
• You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions. • You can add custom paper (paper that is not Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper) to the printer con- trol panel and printer driver.
Media Configuration Tool > Note • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Operating Environment You can use Media Configuration Tool in the following environments.
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The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Procedures for Installing...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select Easy Install then click the Install button. Click the Continue button to quit another application. When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. iPF6300S Procedures for Installing...
• When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use.
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The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. iPF6300S...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. Press the Continue button when another application is running. Procedures for Uninstalling iPF6300S...
Media Configuration Tool has been uninstalled. Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. iPF6300S...
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.
" for details on adding, editing, and deleting custom paper. Cus- →P.699 tom paper displays Custom as the Status in the Media Type list. • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. iPF6300S Editing Media Type Information...
• It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some conditions. Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. Important • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files), and then click the Open button. iPF6300S Adding Media Types...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Open dialog box are displayed under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check boxes of paper to add and click the OK button.
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.697 Important •...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.697 Important •...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.697 Important •...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper information using the Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.697 Important •...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Updating Media Types Clicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use this wizard to apply new information about print media in the printer and in the printer driver. The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed. When the program has finished communicating with the printer, the screen moves to display Update Media Types - Confirm Update.
Adding custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from this screen. Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Reference Guide).
• When using custom paper in another printer, always add the custom paper to that printer before use. • Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper cannot be changed from this dialog box. Refer to " Editing Media Type Information ".
In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper. Add this as custom paper after making various changes to the standard paper as necessary.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Check that the printer on which you are updating the media information is displayed in Printer in the Update Me- dia Types - Select Printer dialog box and click the Next button. The Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box is displayed.
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> The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loa- ded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button to execute paper feed adjust- ment.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Configure the following settings as necessary, and then click the Next button. Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing. • Automatic Cut :Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. •...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Important • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter. For thick paper, hard paper, etc. do not use the cutter unit, and instead cut the roll paper using scissors, etc.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then click the Start Print button.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Note • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high quality printing no matter which maximum ink usage level you select, use the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box to change the paper that is the basis of the custom paper to another paper.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The Step 6: Confirm the settings dialog box is displayed. Configure the settings of the custom paper, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Important • If you have added custom paper with the POP Board / Cardboard category as the Standard Paper, remove the loaded custom paper from the printer.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the custom paper you want to delete, and then click the Next button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. Note •...
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box. Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. The Update Media Types - Select Printer dialog box is displayed.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper you want to export to media information file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. Specify the location to save the Custom Media Information File. A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved.
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Import Custom Media Information You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Open the Add Custom Paper dialog box.
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Note • Double-click Custom Media Information File to start the Media Configuration Tool and display this screen. Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button.
Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Tool window. Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter •...
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Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > • If lines are warped or scratched, set the Head Height to be lower in the Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box. • If the amount of ink used is too much, wrinkles may appear and the ink may bleed in the printed material. Furthermore, if the amount of ink used is too little, color production may be poor and lines may become scratched.
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations Using the Printer Hard Disk ..........................719 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk ..................... 721 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) ..............724 Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) ................
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Storage destination The storage area on the printer's hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. The tem- porary storage area stores print jobs in the job queue or shared mailbox. The permanent storage area stores jobs in personal boxes.
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk To save print jobs on the printer's hard disk, configure the printer driver. Note • Printing from the following software also enables you to save print jobs on the printer's hard disk. Windows •...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. Make your selection in Output Method. • Print Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Configuring the printer driver in Mac OS Access the Additional Settings pane. Make your selection in Send job to. • Print Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing. •...
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > In Document title, enter a name to identify saved print jobs. Select the personal box number in the Mail box list. Click OK to close the Destination dialog box. • Print after reception is complete This option is available in combination with Print.
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Job tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) iPF6300S...
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) If the type or size of paper loaded does not match the settings in the print job received when you have set Detect Mismatch to Hold Job in the Control Panel menu, the print job is held on the printer as a pending job in the job queue.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes or No, and then press the OK button. Using RemoteUI Manage jobs as needed on the Print Job page. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet.
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, see "Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor." →P.674 Printing Saved Jobs Print saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows. These operations are available from the Control Panel or in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Job Menu menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stored Job, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job and click Resume. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Printing Saved Jobs iPF6300S...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Print. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. Note • The printing time initially indicates how long it took to finish printing one copy during the previous print job.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Printing Saved Jobs iPF6300S...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Select the saved job and click Resume Printing. In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. iPF6300S Printing Saved Jobs...
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Deleting Saved Jobs Delete saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. iPF6300S Deleting Saved Jobs...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Deleting Saved Jobs iPF6300S...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name. iPF6300S Deleting Saved Jobs...
Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Select the print job and click the Delete button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be moved from the current box to another box as follows.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Important • Jobs stored in the shared mailbox may be automatically deleted under some conditions. To prevent jobs from being deleted, move them from the shared mailbox to personal boxes. (See "Using the Printer Hard Disk.") →P.719 Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. iPF6300S Moving Saved Jobs...
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number.
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Print Job Operations > Basic Print Job Operations > Select the print job and click Move. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. iPF6300S Moving Saved Jobs...
Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ............... 746 Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box ..................748 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes ......................748 Naming Personal Boxes ..........................
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Output Method, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box Jobs sent from a computer for which you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) in the printer driver are saved in the shared mailbox.
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Note • By default, no passwords are set for personal boxes. • A password cannot be set for the shared mailbox. • Enter a four-digit number as the password, in the range 0001–9999. •...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. •...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name. Select a saved job in the list and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK.
Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Naming Personal Boxes For easier identification, you can assign names to personal boxes. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the personal box.
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. Click Edit. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file.
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. Naming Personal Boxes iPF6300S...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. iPF6300S Naming Personal Boxes...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name. Select a saved job in the list and click Set. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number.
Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Displaying a List of Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be listed by box as follows. These operations are available from the Control Panel or in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. Note • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. iPF6300S Displaying a List of Saved Jobs...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name. Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF6300S...
Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Printing a List of Saved Jobs The list of print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be printed by box as follows.
Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Displaying Details of Saved Jobs Details of print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be displayed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box.
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. iPF6300S Displaying Details of Saved Jobs...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF6300S...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.
Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Renaming Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be renamed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box.
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. In the Rename Saved Document dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. iPF6300S Renaming Saved Jobs...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Renaming Saved Jobs iPF6300S...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. iPF6300S Renaming Saved Jobs...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Renaming Saved Jobs iPF6300S...
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Print Job Operations > Advanced Print Job Operations > Select the print job and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. iPF6300S Renaming Saved Jobs...
Handling Paper > Paper > Paper Types of Paper ..............................773 Paper Sizes ..............................774 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide ......................776 Updating paper information ..........................778 Adding Custom Paper ............................. 779 Types of Paper The following types of paper are supported by the printer. For details on the paper supported by the printer, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Handling Paper > Paper > Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: Up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Borderless Printing Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 →P.774...
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Handling Paper > Paper > Paper Sizes Dimensions JIS B2 515.0 × 728.0 mm (20.28 × 28.66 in) JIS B3 364.0 × 515.0 mm (14.33 × 20.28 in) JIS B4 257.0 × 364.0 mm (10.12 × 14.33 in) 22"x34"(ANSI D) 558.8 ×...
Handling Paper > Paper > Note • In the Windows printer driver, some sizes are not available by default. Follow these steps to make them available. 1. Display the printer driver dialog box. 2. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 3.
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Handling Paper > Paper > The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. iPF6300S Displaying the Paper Reference Guide...
Download the latest Media Information File (Media Information File) after accessing the imagePROGRAF-dedicated site from imagePROGRAF Support Information. If you cannot download it, contact your Canon dealer. For details on Media Information File (Media Information File), refer as follows.
Handling Paper > Paper > Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage.
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Handling Paper > Paper > Important • If a malfunction occurs in the printer resulting from the use of custom paper (paper not listed in the Paper Reference Guide ), it is not guaranteed even within the warranty period. Adding Custom Paper iPF6300S...
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ........................781 Loading Rolls in the Printer ..........................784 Changing the Type of Paper ........................... 787 Specifying the Paper Length ........................... 789 Removing the Roll from the Printer ......................... 790 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder ......................
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Important • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. •...
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Use the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. • Borderless printing on A1 or A2 rolls Attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Hold- er Stopper touches the roll. Attach the appropriate Holder Stopper for the size of the paper core. Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer.
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. Note • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press ▲...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Important • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. Otherwise, it may damage the printer or Roll Holder. Note • If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load rolls from the back of the printer. Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the roll until you hear the feed tone.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > ManageR- Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed emainRoll Not prin- A menu for selection of the type and length of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then press the OK button. Note •...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Changing the Type of Paper Note • When you load a roll, a menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Keep Paper Type, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the length of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Specify the roll length as follows. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. Press the ▲...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Note •...
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Note • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.784 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Spread the tips (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment that protrude by the triangular label (a) of the Roll Holder as shown and remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment. • Spacer for Borderless Printing Remove the Spacer for Borderless Printing from the Roll Holder as shown.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press the Feed button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. Note • If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll will move about 1 mm (0.04 in). If you hold down ▲...
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. In that case, you may be able to improve the condition by setting the time to wait for the ink to dry after printing. Note •...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") →P.220 Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X).") →P.500 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings.
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Man- Use scissors to cut each document from the roll Media Manual Auto Cut No Yes Print after printing. For continuous printing (if you Menu > (See Cut Guideline will cut each page later), select Auto Cut >...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Press the Feed button.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems.
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > • On The leading edge is cut off when you load a roll, and scraps are removed. The amount of paper cut from the leading edge varies depending on the type of paper. For more information, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.773 Important...
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct. > On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel. This option reduces debris from cutting by printing black lines at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-25 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. For borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) or A2 (420 mm) rolls, attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder.
Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws (a) on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit, and remove the screws. Holding the Carrying Handles (a) of the Roll Feed Unit, remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important •...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). iPF6300S Installing the Roll Feed Unit...
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Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Use a coin or screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer. Installing the Roll Feed Unit iPF6300S...
Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ........................809 Removing Sheets ............................817 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot When printing on individual sheets, load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. However, for heavyweight paper such as POP board, load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot.
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. When printing on heavyweight paper, select POP Board and load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (See "Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot .") →P.812 When printing on other types of paper, select the type of paper and load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot.
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Insert the paper until it touches the far end of the tray lightly. Important •...
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button. •...
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > If the message "Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer." is displayed, check the space behind the printer, pull up the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, and press the OK button. Note •...
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6300S...
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > As you look inside the Top Cover, insert the leading edge of the sheet between the Platen and Paper Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides.
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. When "Close top cover." is displayed, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The sheet is held between the Platen and Back Cover, and feeding begins.
Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. Important • If POP Board is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface. Press the OK button. Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button.
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
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Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. Important • If POP Board is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface. Press the OK button. Important •...
Handling Paper > Output Stacker > Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions ..........................820 Using the Output Stacker ..........................821 Output Stacker Precautions Documents can be stored in the Output Stacker after printing from rolls. To use the Output Stacker, push down Basket Rod #1 (b) fully toward the front, keeping it even on the left and right so that Basket Rod #2 (a) is not slanted.
Handling Paper > Output Stacker > Use the Output Stacker in the regular position (a). The stacker may also be used in the extended position (b) for some types of paper. The extended position enables easy removal after printing. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
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Handling Paper > Output Stacker > Important • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker, always use it in position (1). If you do not, printed documents may not be dropped into the Output Stacker, and the printed surface may become soiled. •...
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Handling Paper > Output Stacker > iPF6300S Using the Output Stacker...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustment for high-precision printing Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the feed amount Color adjustment iPF6300S...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustment for high-precision printing > Adjustment for high-precision printing Enhancing Printing Quality ..........................825 Enhancing Printing Quality With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper to be used can enhance printing quality when printing fine lines/text or photos.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustment for high-precision printing > Note • If standard adjustment does not enhance printing quality, next try supplemental adjustment, which may be helpful. Supplemental Adjustment Perform supplemental adjustment with the Printhead height set to Super Low. Important •...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ........................... 827 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ............ 827 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ............829 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) ...............
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Important • This function is not available with CAD Tracing Paper or CAD Translucent Matte Film. If adjustment is not possible as expected using highly transparent film or similar media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto(Standard), Auto(Advanced), or Auto(Expansion), and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Repeat steps 8–10 to specify the adjustment value for D-1 to D-8, D-10 to D-12, D-25 to D-32, and D-34 to D-36. Press the Back button.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the Printhead > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. Note • When Head Height is set to Automatic, the setting value selected for the previous print job is dis- played (to the right of Automatic ) once you select the type of paper currently supplied.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Note • Either A:High or B:Standard/Draft in the Adjust Length menu is applied, depending on printer driver set- tings at the time of printing. • If you have selected Easy Settings in the printer driver, follow these steps to confirm the Print Priority setting.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > • Auto(OtherPaper) Use this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide, or if Auto(GenuinePpr) does not eliminate banding. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.773 Important • Adjustment is not possible with Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) when using highly transparent media.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Examine test pattern B for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application. • A:High This setting is applied when Highest quality or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. •...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select AdjustmentPrint or Change Settings, and then press the OK button. When you select AdjustmentPrint, a test pattern is printed for you to measure the scale and calculate the discrepan- cy.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Important • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Examine test pattern C2. Again, determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Press ▲ or ▼ to select this pattern number, and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjusting the feed amount > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. Note • When VacuumStrngth is set to Automatic, the setting value selected for the previous print job is displayed (to the right of Automatic ) once you select the type of paper currently supplied.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Color adjustment Using Color Calibration for Color Adjustment ....................844 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration ....................848 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment ................850 Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) ..............
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Confirm it on the Control Panel of From Set./Adj. Menu, select Adjust Printer > Calibration > Cal- the printer. ibration Log. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.914 Print information about the printer. From Set./Adj. Menu, select Test Print > Status Print. (See "Status Print.") →P.926 Confirm with imagePROGRAF...
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > If unique calibration is not executed, the adjustment value of common calibration is applied when printing. Executing Color Calibration Perform adjustment as follows. You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. •...
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Adjust, and then press the OK button. After the environment measurements and paper are confirmed, and color calibration is executed, the adjustment val- ue is set automatically. Note •...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Paper that can be used in Color Calibration Recommended Environment for Use of Paper Since the recommended use environment varies according to the paper type, use within the recommended environment range suiting the paper type. For details, refer to the Paper Reference Guide .
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• To Register Paper Information on the Printer When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver. Download the new version of Media Information File from the Canon website and install it. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.773...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Glossy Photo Paper HG 170 ). Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Print Quality, click High. Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Confirm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical im- ages have the best overall color tone.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) Print Chart, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click High. Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Note • To specify monitor matching, select Monitor Matching in Matching Method. In this case, select the same color space as when the file was opened in Color Space and the monitor color tempera- ture in...
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Confirm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. Check the settings and click Print.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical im- ages have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.211 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click High. Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Note • To specify monitor matching, select Monitor Matching in Matching Method. In this case, select the same color space as when the file was opened in Color Space and the monitor color tempera- ture in...
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching sheet, also select Illuminance. Note • If you will print repeatedly using the settings values you set this one time, we recommend completing the settings by accessing the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu.(See "...
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Make sure the Main panel is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Glossy Photo Paper HG 170 ). Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Print Quality, click High. Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select By entering values directly in Setting Method. Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching panel, also select Illuminance.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor match- ing." Using this mode requires adjustment or configuration of the settings of your monitor, the source application, the file for printing, and the printer driver.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > • Monitor Matching The sequence in monitor matching is as follows. Calibrate the printer. Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individu- al variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environments. (See "Using Color Calibration for Color Adjustment.") →P.844 Calibrate the monitor.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Glossy Photo Paper HG 170 ). Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Print Quality, click High. Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) By calibrating your monitor and configuring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important •...
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click High. Important • You can execute Ambient Light Adjust only when Print Quality is set to High. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
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Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Color adjustment > Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Matching Method, select Monitor Matching. Color Space, select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor.
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Printer parts Front ................................875 Back ................................876 Top Cover (Inside) ............................877 Paper Feed Slots ............................. 878 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover ........................879 Carriage ................................880 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ........................... 880 Vents ................................
Printer Parts > Printer parts > f. Ejection Guide Supports paper to prevent it from rising. g. Output Tray ( Front Paper Feed Slot ) All printed documents are ejected from this slot. When loading heavyweight paper, insert it here. (See "Paper Feed Slots.") →P.878 h.
Printer Parts > Printer parts > c. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. d. Carrying Handles (at six positions) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides. Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead.
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Paper Feed Slots a. Tray Extension When loading a sheet manually, open this tray after opening the Paper Tray Cover. b. Width Guide When loading a sheet, move the guide to match the paper size. c.
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover a. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. iPF6300S Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover...
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c.
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Printer Parts > Printer parts > a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. c.
Printer Parts > Printer parts > Vents There are vents at three positions of the printer as shown: on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3). Important • Do not block these vents. •...
Printer Parts > Hard Disk > Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations .......................... 883 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space ....................... 884 Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk ......................886 Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available through the Control Panel and in the printer driver, imagePROGRAF Print Plug- In, RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Printer Parts > Hard Disk > Checking the Free Hard Disk Space Check the space available on the printer's hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...
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Printer Parts > Hard Disk > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. iPF6300S Checking the Free Hard Disk Space...
Printer Parts > Hard Disk > For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk When erasing all data on the hard disk, choose from the following three options. This operation is only available from the Control Panel. Erasure Details Method...
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Printer Parts > Hard Disk > Press ▲ or ▼ to select High Speed, Secure High Spd., or Secure, and then press the OK button to display the confirmation screen. Note • If a password has been set on the printer, the Admin.Pswd screen is displayed. In this case, enter the password and press the OK button to go to the next step.
Printer Parts > Optional accessories > Optional accessories Stand ................................888 Stand The following Stand can be used with the printer. • Printer Stand ST-25 Important • Always unlock the locking casters before moving the Stand, by moving the switch to OFF. Accidentally moving the Stand while the locking casters are locked may scratch the floor.
Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ..............................890 Control Panel Display ............................892 How to View Instructions with Navigate ......................895 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations .................... 897 Control Panel a. Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
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Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > • ▼ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value. f. OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown. Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level of the menu item, enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values.
Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs.
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Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > Printer status and modes Printer status is classified according to the following five modes. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer.
Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > Mode transition • Mode display The printer mode is indicated as follows. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > *2: When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to recover from Sleep mode. Sleep mode is also terminated if a print job is received or a command is issued from RemoteUI. •...
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Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > ・ Example: Loading sheets How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF6300S...
Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other oper- ations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen.
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Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. ・ Example: Ink tank replacement Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF6300S...
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Control Panel > Operations and Display Screen > Note • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the cur- rent screen. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◀ or ▶ button within 30 seconds, continuous display is resumed.
Control Panel > Printer Menu > Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ..........................900 Menu Operations ............................. 901 Menu Structure ..............................904 Menu Settings ..............................914 Menu Settings (During Printing) ........................924 Status Print ..............................926 Printing Interface Setting Reports ........................929 Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified into menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu items only available during printing.
Control Panel > Printer Menu > The following operations are available from the menu during printing. • Ink Menu Ink menu operations • Job Menu Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available during printing, see "Menu Settings (During Printing)."...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Specifying menu items Menu items can be set as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Note •...
Control Panel > Printer Menu > Executing menu commands Menu commands can be executed as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. The menu command is now executed. Menu Structure The menu structure is organized by tabs, as follows.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Details (The paper type is Cutting Mode Automatic displayed here.) ( *5 →P.906 Eject ( *1 →P.906 Manual Cut Speed Fast Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic CutDustReduct.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Details (The paper type is Bordless Margin Fixed displayed here.) Manual Feed Front ( *1 →P.906 Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off * *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Job Log (Choose from infor- Paper Consumed mation about the lat- Paper Length est three print jobs.) Paper Width Interface Network Ink Consumed (The ink color is dis- xxx.xxx ml played here.) Print settings...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Second Fourth Lev- First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Level Adjust Feed Priori- Adjust Adjust- A:High Printer Length mentPrint B:Standard/Draft ( *3 Change Set- A:High →P.913 tings B:Standard/Draft Adj Far Ed Feed Calibration Auto Adjust Calibration...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Second Fourth Lev- First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Level Interface TCP/IP IPv4 IPv4 Mode Automatic Setup ( *8 Manual * →P.913 Protocol DHCP ( *4 Off * →P.913 BOOTP Off * RARP Off *...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Second Fourth Lev- First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Level Interface NetWare Frame Ethernet 802.3 Setup ( *8 Type Ethernet SNAP ( *5 →P.913 →P.913 Print Serv- BinderyPServer RPrinter ( *5 NDSPServer * →P.913 NPrinter...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Second Fourth Lev- First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Level System Set- Date & Date Time yyyy/mm/dd ( *7 →P.913 ( *8 Time →P.913 hh:mm Date For- yyyy/mm/dd * dd/mm/yyyy ( *8 mm/dd/yyyy →P.913...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Second Fourth Lev- First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Level System Set- Time Zone -5:NewYork(EST) ( *8 -4:Santiago →P.913 -3:Buenos Aires -1:Cape Verde Length Unit meter * feet/inch Detect Mis- Pause match Warning...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Second Fourth Lev- First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Level System Set- Print After Recv Common Print * Box Set. Print (Auto Del) ( *4 →P.913 Show Job On * ( *8 →P.913 Prep.MovePrinter...
Control Panel > Printer Menu > *10: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *11: Default setting for the time to enter the power save mode/Sleep mode is recommended. Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. For instructions on selecting menu items, see "Menu Operations." →P.901 For details on menu levels and values, see "Menu Structure."...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of pa- CutDustRe- If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position per is displayed duct. when paper cutting is selected. This option reduces the here.) amount of debris given off after cutting.
Control Panel > Printer Menu > *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Ref- erence Guide .) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper informa- tion with the Media Configuration Tool.
The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Head Auto(Expansion) The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automat- Printer Posi. ic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the Adj. printing direction and spacing between nozzles and colors.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Adj Far Ed Feed Choose Yes to adjust the feed amount for the trailing Printer edge. Cali- Auto Adjust Choose Yes for automatic adjustment of the adjust- bration ment value after a test pattern for color calibration is printed.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions Main- Clean Platen Move the Carriage in preparation for cleaning the Platen. nance Inter- EOP Timer Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print face jobs that cannot be received by the printer. Setup TCP/ IPv4...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions Inter- Net- Print Service Choose the print service. face Ware Setup AppleTalk Specify whether to use the AppleTalk protocol. To ap- ply your changes, choose Register Setting. Ether- Auto Detect Specify the communication method.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions System Paper Roll Selection 2 If roll size detection is activated, choose whether Setup Size 10in. (254mm) or JIS B4 (257mm) is applied when a Basis roll of an intermediate width is detected. Keep Paper Size Choose On to use the paper size setting as the basis for printing instead of other settings.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions System Reset PaprSetngs Restores settings that you have changed with Media Setup Configuration Tool to the default values. Erase High Speed Erases file management data for print job data stored on the printer's hard disk.
The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink.
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Setting Item Description, Instructions Print Job Job List (Choose a Preempt Jobs Print the job first after the cur- print job) rent print job is finished. (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).") →P.724 Print Anyway...
*1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use.
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Printer system settings, as well as settings re- Language garding warnings and errors. Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Paper-related settings. Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Keep Paper Size TrimEdge Reload Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed follow- ing head replacement.
Control Panel > Printer Menu > Indicates the total amount of RAM. Error Log The past five error codes. HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT L: R: PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that require servic- ing. COUNTER COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indi- cating how much they have been used).
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > TCP/IPv4 IPv4 settings values. Use Zeroconf Function IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > TCP/IPv6 IPv6 settings values. Use a manual address IP Address Prefix Length Default Router Address Prefix Length Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address Use the same host name and do- DNS Host Name main name as IPv4 DNS Domain Name Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses...
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Control Panel > Printer Menu > Network Interface Network interface Spanning Tree settings values. Use the Jumbo Frame Function iPF6300S Printing Interface Setting Reports...
Network Setting > Network Environment > Network Environment Network Environment ............................935 Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) • Compatible operating systems •...
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Network Setting > Network Environment > • Printing over an AppleTalk network • Compatible operating systems • Mac OS X 10.2.8–10.4 • Compatible computer • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk network. •...
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Network Setting > Network Environment > • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour (Zeroconf) functions. Note • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk. • Example of a NetWare network Note •...
Network Setting > Using RemoteUI > Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI ............................. 938 Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary.
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Network Setting > Using RemoteUI > The RemoteUI screen is displayed. Note • The screen slightly differs depending on the model of printer. Configuring the Network With RemoteUI For details on configuring printer settings for networks, refer to the following topics. •...
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Network Setting > Using RemoteUI > Important • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. •...
Network Setting > Initial Settings > Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ....................... 941 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ............... 942 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............943 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings ......................944 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) ..................
Network Setting > Initial Settings > Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to configure the printer's IP address on the Control Panel. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Network Setting > Initial Settings > Press the Menu button. If you have changed the settings, a confirmation message is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 11. This will activate the values you have entered. •...
Network Setting > Initial Settings > Execute the following command to add entries to the ARP table for managing IP addresses and corresponding MAC addresses. arp -s [IP address] [the printer's MAC address you have verified] Example: arp -s xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx Note •...
Network Setting > Initial Settings > Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv6, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv6 Support, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. Important •...
Network Setting > Initial Settings > Click Close to close the Printer Ports dialog box. Make sure the printer port you added is displayed under Ports, and that the port is selected. Click Close to close the printer properties window. Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer's IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection.
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-, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last charac- ter. Multicast DNS Serv- Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 charac- Canon iPFxxxx ice Name ters) (xxxxxx) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used.
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Network Setting > Initial Settings > When using an IPv6 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
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Network Setting > Initial Settings > Item Details Default Setting Dynamically update the manual Activate this setting to automatically register the man- address ual address with the DNS server. Click OK to display the Network page. Note • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP Address for DNS serv- ers and DNS domain name in Primary DNS Server Address, Secondary DNS Server Address and DNS Domain Name, respectively.
Network Setting > NetWare Settings > NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ......................950 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ....................... 951 Specifying NetWare Print Services ......................... 955 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ............. 957 Configuring NetWare Network Settings Follow these steps to configure the network environment when using the printer in a NetWare network.
Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Specifying the Printer's Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your Net- Ware environment. Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel.
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Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Click the NetWare tab and select the frame type in the NetWare Frame Type list. Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF6300S...
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Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. Important • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using Remo- teUI.
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Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Note • To cancel this process, press the Back button. Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must configure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can configure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following Novell software provided with NetWare.
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Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Enter a desired name in Print Server Name. To use an existing print server, click the button at right and choose the name from the list. Enter a desired printer name in Name. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type. To use the printer in remote printer mode, choose Parallel in Type, click Communications, and set Ports to LPT1 and Connection Type to Manual Load.
Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Specify the printer type. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type. To use remote printer mode, set Printer Type to Parallel and Position to Manual Load. Press the Esc key. After the confirmation message is displayed, choose Yes and press the Enter key.
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Network Setting > NetWare Settings > Default Item Details Setting NCP Burst Mode This mode supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server mode. Normally, leave the setting On. Print Application Choose the print service. The print service selected here is enabled. Multiple print services PServer cannot be enabled simultaneously.
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Network Setting > NetWare Settings > In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in " Specifying NetWare Print Serv- ices ." →P.955 In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in " Specifying NetWare Print ."...
• If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer's IP address is configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel.") →P.942 Configuring the Destination (Mac OS X) Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. Click Next. Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks...
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Network Setting > Mac OS X Settings > Click Registering IP Address. Select the model and type and then enter the IP address before clicking the Next button. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. iPF6300S Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks...
• By default, Bonjour is activated on the printer. You can activate or deactivate the Bonjour function or change the printer name by using RemoteUI. For instructions on changing it, see "Using RemoteUI ." →P.938 Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. Click Next.
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Network Setting > Mac OS X Settings > Select the printer to register and click Next. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. iPF6300S Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network...
Network Setting > Mac OS X Settings > Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and configure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...
Network Setting > Mac OS X Settings > Configuring the Destination (Mac OS X) Important • AppleTalk is supported in Mac OS X 10.2.8–10.4. Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of configuring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X.
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OS X 10.2.8–10.4. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By de- fault, the network interface name is Canon NB-18GB (xxxxxx). (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the print- er's MAC address.)
Network Setting > Other Settings > Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................967 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ..................... 968 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................. 969 Initializing the Network Settings ........................969 Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.
Network Setting > Other Settings > *1: On the Security settings screen, besides entering a password, you can specify other security-related information, such as IP address-based SNMP or TCP usage restrictions, MAC address-based access restrictions, or IPP and FTP authentication settings. Click OK to activate the settings.
Network Setting > Other Settings > Press the Menu button. After the confirmation message is displayed, press the OK button. The new settings will take effect after the printer restarts. Note • Communication can also be configured on the Network page in RemoteUI. Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email.
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Network Setting > Other Settings > Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer's IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconfiguring the IP address, see "Configuring the IP Address on the Printer." →P.941 •...
Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................. 972 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................972 Checking Ink Tank Levels ..........................978 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........................979 Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks, make sure the following Ink Tank serial numbers are printed on the label. •...
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Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > Important • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer. This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or cause other problems.
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Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover.
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Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Important • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
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Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > Install the ink tanks Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slow- ly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. Important •...
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Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it into the holder.
Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. Close the Ink Tank Cover. Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀...
Maintenance and Consumables > Ink Tanks > If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining ink levels, or after tasks that consume a lot of ink such as large-format printing or head cleaning, check the remaining levels and replace Ink Tank as needed.
Maintenance and Consumables > Printheads > Printheads Printhead ................................. 980 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................... 980 Cleaning the Printhead ............................ 981 Replacing the Printhead ..........................982 Printhead • Printhead PF-05 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.982 Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test...
Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Important • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer. Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.
• If printing does not improve even if you execute Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Con- tact your Canon dealer for assistance. Note •...