Canon imagePROGRAF iPF825 Bedienungsanleitung

Large Format PrinterUser's GuideBasic Printing Workflow 1 1Working With Various Print Jobs 19 2Enhanced Printing Options 46 3Windows Sof

Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) ...

11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loa

14. Click G Scaling and enter 120.Note• You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge ofthe pap

Printing at full sizePrinting on Oversized Paper ...

Note• Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing.(See "Paper Sizes→P.626 ")•

4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page

• 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]) 1. T

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection

11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loa

Borderless Printing at Actual SizeTake advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) withou

Print Image with Actual SizePrints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the

Paper Sizes ...

3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driv-er Dialog Box from Appli

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in th

11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).12. Click OK to close the Information d

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.7. Make yo

11. Confirm that the roll paper width matches the paper size.Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this cas

13. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

Borderless PrintingBorderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ...

Fit Paper SizeEnlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.Note• The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3

4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated

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8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12".9. Select and click

Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing t

3. In the F Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".Note• All sizes are available in borderless printi

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

12. Make sure the CPage Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributesdialog box—in this case, 10"

Important• Borderless printing is only available with rolls.• Paper you can use for borderless printing is restricted to particular types o

• Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) →P.110• Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (M

6. Select the print target in the E Print Target list.7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the APage Size list, click t

10. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width

• Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS an

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5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.7. Make yo

11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded

15. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

Printing banners or at other non-standard sizesPrinting Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ...

Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)This topic describes how to print a banner about five times as long as the rol

4. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.5. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. My Horizontal Banner is

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Aft

7. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner.8. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.Note• If the C

If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting.1. On the Layout sheet, click J Special Settings to disp

Follow the steps below to print a banner in either horizontal or vertical format.1. In the application, create an original in the format of a horizont

Printing is faint ...

5. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter100*500.If the Unti

6. Access the Page Setup pane.7. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.8. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in t

10. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.11. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width.12. Confirm the print settings, and click M Print to start pr

• Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in])• Paper: Sheets• Paper type: Any type• Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. Click Cut Sheet in the L Paper Source list.9. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size li

1. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer.2. Choose Print in the application menu.3. Select the printer in the dialog bo

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.9. Enter a desired p

Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)This section describes how to register and print Custom Page Sizes (Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5)/ Custom Paper

5. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the C Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box.6. In Page Size, enter the height and width of the

12. Access the Main pane.13. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.14. After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected

Cannot print as selected. Another roll is in use. ...

18. In C Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.19. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start prin

Tiling and multiple pages per sheetPrinting Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ...

Important• Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows.imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh)Besides combining multiple pages in a single-pa

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.5. Select the A Page Layout check box.6. Click Free Layo

7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document willnot be printed yet.)8. Edit and rearr

2. Access the Page Setup pane.3. Select the N Free Layout check box.4. Click M Print.5. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.Enhan

6. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.Note• Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout windo

Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between p

5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.7. Click N Roll Paper Option

Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between

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5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded.7. Make your selection in the E Print Target list.8. Mak

11. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

• Paper: Roll• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application softwar

11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.12. Select the A Page Layout check box.13. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the A Page Layout list.Note•

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Layout pane.6. Click 4 in the A Pages per Sheet list.Note• You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pag

11. Access the Page Setup pane.12. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed i

14. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—inthis case, ISO A3.15. Confirm the

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 se

Basic Printing WorkflowPrinting procedure 2Canceling print jobs 14Basic Printing Workflow >iPF82511

6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In thi

10. Select the A Page Layout check box.11. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the A Page Layout list.Note• Follow the steps below to print only a portion of th

Centering originalsPrinting Originals Centered on Rolls ...

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Sel

7. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 orLetter (8.5"x11").8

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Make your selection

11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in t

14. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Mak

Printing procedurePrinting Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...

7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4.8. Select the C Enlarged/Redu

Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example.•

4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click FOK to close the dialog box, and thenselect Print from the application

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the CPage Size setting matches the original size as sele

Important• If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel toenter the paper size.Enh

Conserving roll paperConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ...

This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 de-grees to fit within the widt

5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application

This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90degrees to fit within the widt

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Access the Page Setu

Note• Loading two rolls at once (in the Roll 1 (Upper) and Roll 2 (Lower) holders) offers the following advantages.• Save the time and effort of switc

9. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in th

12. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing t

5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application

9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.10. Select the G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box.11. Confirm the print sett

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. Access the Page Setu

9. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loaded in th

12. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

Using PosterArtist to Compose OriginalsUsing PosterArtist to Compose Originals ...

NoteIn order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included onthe "User Manuals CD-RO

1. Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.7022. Select a roll as the paper source. (See "Selecting the Paper

4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.5. Select the A Page Layout check box.6. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the A Page Layo

9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired.Important• Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange

Checking Images Before PrintingChecking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ...

Preview (Macintosh)While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied onthe pre

Other useful settingsPrinting With Watermarks ...

• Watermark printing method: Specify whether to print the watermark superimposed or under the document image. Youcan also print the watermark only on

4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Make your selection in the E Print Target l

10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.11. Select the C Watermark check box.12. Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list.Note• Click D E

Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper OrientationYou can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.5. Mak

• Sheets (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.6694. Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.629B

7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.8. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

6. Access the Main pane.7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.8. Make your selection

12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).Note• If the width of the roll loa

Using FavoritesYou can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings fora parti

3. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.4. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.5. Click N Roll Paper Option

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

5. Access the Page Setup pane.6. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.7. Access the Main pane.8. In the A Media Type list, selec

9. Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box.10. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting l

2. Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box.3. Click the Device Settings tab to display the Device Settings sheet.4. Sel

5. Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.634Note• Before borderless printing, make sure the blue Switc

6. Click OK to close the dialog box.7. Choose Print in the application menu.8. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driv

Important• Always use the same media type in the upper and lower rolls of the printer. You cannot print if differentmedia types are

Windows SoftwarePrinter Driver 207Preview 249Free Layout 262Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 292Print Plug-In for Office 307HDI Driver 360Status Mon

Printer DriverPrinter Driver Settings ...

For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.• Main Sheet →P.220You can specify the type of paper, color pro

• Device Settings Sheet →P.247You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printe

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.Note• Click the BGet Information butto

5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.6. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specified in the applicati

Checking a preview of the settingsA preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illu

2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driv-er Dialog Box from Appli

7. Specify the paper length. (See "Specifying the Paper Length (Roll).") →P.6438. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of p

6. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed.7. To print, click Print in the File menu.Note• For details on imagePROG

5. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box.6. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report.7. Choose a fitting

3. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered.Note• To import a favorite, click

Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, andSupport.Note• The titles of dialo

Important• If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings willonly apply temporarily to tha

3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer.Note• The Device Settings sheet

Important• If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settingswill apply to all applications

C Advanced SettingsDisplays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink dry-ing time.

• Printing Photos and Images →P.31• Printing Line Drawings and Text →P.20• Printing Office Documents →P.39Depending on the A Media Type setting, some

G Color ModeChoose the color mode.• Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing→P.56Note• Depending on the A Media Type se

Important• Confirm the type of paper loaded in the printer and specify the same type in the printer driver.If the type of paper does not match, an

Paper Information on Printer Dialog BoxOn the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and conf

Paper Detailed Settings Dialog BoxThe Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the pr

G MirrorSpecify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with theleft and right side

Note• To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Ad-vanced Settings.(See "Main Sheet

J SaturationAdjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Satura-tion makes color

Matching SheetOn the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on vari-ous devices.Note

ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM ModeThe following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host IC

Color Adjustment Sheet: MonochromeOn the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast.Note• To display t

I ContrastAdjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makesimages sharper, an

C TextSelect this option to apply color adjustment to text.Page Setup SheetThe following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details o

1. Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.7022. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. (See "Removin

D Fit Paper SizeScales the document image to match the paper size.E Scale to fit Roll Paper WidthScales the document image to match the roll width.F P

• Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation →P.192K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper)Activate this setting to rotate the docum

Output Method dialog boxThe Output Method dialog box allows you to select the Output Method and set the save settings when saving to the box.Note• To

D Acquire Mail Box NameWhen this is clicked, the box name acquired from the printer main unit is displayed in Mail box.Paper Size Options Dialog BoxIn

E Paper SizeSpecify the desired Width and Height. You can make your selection from sizes that are compatible with Borderless Print-ing by selecting Bo

• Page Layout Printing•Pages to Print• Free Layout SettingsC WatermarkActivating this option makes two settings available, Watermarks and D Edit Wate

S DefaultsClick to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.Page Options Dialog BoxThe Page Options dialog box offers the following set

Note• If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date,user name, and page number.• W

E Reduce Print UnevennessIf you are concerned about print unevenness, the printing results can be improved by selecting this option. However, print-in

E Application Settings PriorityActivate this setting to use settings values specified in the source application in preference to favorite settings sel

4. Send the print job.• Printing in Windows →P.11• Printing from Mac OS X →P.125. Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P

Utility SheetThe following items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help.A MaintenanceC

Support SheetOn the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual.A Support InformationClick to access the Canon support

Settings Summaries Dialog BoxThe Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favoritesshee

Device Settings SheetMany settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settingssheet is

D AboutYou can display version information for the printer driver.Windows Software > Printer Driver >Device Settings Sheet iPF8254248

PreviewThe Features of Preview ...

3. On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box.Click the OK button to save the settings.Note• Your printer is depicte

Preview Main WindowThe Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar.Note• You can use the View menu

Preview AreaYou can check the settings you made in this area.Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.Windows So

For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.254Status BarThis shows the message, Pages and Output Size.Windows Software &g

Start printing.Printing in WindowsPrint from the application menu.Important• We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running se

Dialog AreaYou can select the layout and print on the center.Media Type / Paper Source /Paper SizeYou can confirm the information that is set. Layout

No Spaces at Top or BottomYou can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom.F

Setting DetailsFirst Page Go to the first page.Previous Page Go to the previous page.Next Page Go to the next page.Last Page Go to the last page.Go To

Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on theprinter driverSelecting Use Driver Se

Printing with Selecting the LayoutYou can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout.1. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use.B

Button DetailsLower ButtonTurn at the position of .Note• Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise a

Print on the CenterYou can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer.1. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on.2. Click the

Not Print Spaces at the Top/BottomYou can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or

Free LayoutThe Features of Free Layout ...

Note• The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print outputto differ from the Free Layout se

2. 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 va

Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout

Free Layout Main WindowThe Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.Note• You can use the View menu to s

Layout AreaThis allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation.Status BarThis shows the paper size, unit of length, and number

Detailed SettingsThe printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basicsettings

Preferences Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences ofFree Layo

Note• You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)).• You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.Objec

Setting DetailsAuto 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

Note• You can input between 25 and 400.• You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button.Format Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Form

Enl./Red.When you place a checkmark here, you can select Scaling, Fit Paper Size, or Fit Photo Size.Setting DetailsScaling Allows you to input the val

Setting DetailsPage Pos You can input the number of the page position in numerical characters.Object SizeYou can confirm the object size.Note• When se

Important• During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected.Printing from the applicati

3. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source.Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on

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.5. Click

7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.Laying out a Document Created with Multiple

3. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source.Note• Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.4. In the Layout sheet, click on

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.5. Click

7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps.Selecting an ObjectWhen an object is selec

Changing the Object SizeYou can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value.Note• The vertical-to-horizontal r

2. 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 t

Laying out Objects AutomaticallyClick Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Ar-

Center VerticallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center.Align BottomLays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.Align Le

ContentsBasic Printing Workflow 1Printing procedure 2Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...

Canceling print jobsCanceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ...

Center HorizontallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.Align RightLays out the objects, justifying them to the right.Changi

Bring to FrontMoves the object to the frontmost position.Send to BackMoves the object to the backmost position.Bring ForwardMoves the object one posit

Send BackwardMoves the object one position to the back.Pasting a Copied or Cut Object1. Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.Alternatively, you may sele

Folded Duplex WindowThis window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Du-plex functi

Layout AreaThis allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects.Status BarThis shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output siz

The following settings are available for the finished size.Setting DetailsFit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entir

Print Fold LinesConfigures the color and type of fold lines.Note• To not print fold lines, clear the Print Fold Lines checkbox.Fold Line ColorYou can

9. 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

Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyThe Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...

2. Right-click the Printers icon and select Printing Preferences to open the Printing Preferences dialog box.In the Utility sheet, click the Color ima

•If you press the Stop button during printingHolding down the Stop button for a second or more during printing stops printing immediately.•If you pres

To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button1. From the Windows start button, select Color imageRUNNER Enlargement C

Add ButtonClick the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. Edit ButtonFrom the Hot Folder list, select a h

Creating a New Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.Note• For the step to open the Color

3. Select the type of printer to use.Click the Next button.4. Select the media type to print.Note• If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked

5. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print.Click the Next button.6. Select the color matching method.Click the N

8. Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy >iPF825 Creating a New H

The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copydialog box.Specifying an Existing Shared Folde

3. The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays.Click the Manual Settings button.4. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays.Enter the hot folder name

5. The location of the folders will appear.Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button.6. As necessary, set the print condition

The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copydialog box.Setting the Print ParametersThe pri

2. Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel.3. If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has al

Apply SharpnessPlace a checkmark here to set the sharpness.Drag the slider bar to the left or right to adjust. You can also adjust by directly enterin

2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet.3. Click Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy util

4. Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done onthe touch-panel display.Sca

Print Plug-In for OfficePrint Plug-In for Office features ...

Operating EnvironmentPrint Plug-In for Office 's operating environment is as below.• Compatible Operating SystemWindows XP, Windows Server 2003,

2. Click the Install Individual Software button.3. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office.Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Offi

4. Click the Next button.5. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button.Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office >Steps to install i

6. Click the Start button.7. Click the Yes button.8. Click the Exit button.The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete.Windows Software

Important• When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. Ifyou want to use this software, do no

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-in

Note• Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission,jobs are not displayed even during pr

3. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.4. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the D

For Microsoft Office 20071. Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button.2. From the list on the left side of th

4. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it andclick the Enable button.5. Close a

2. Click the Disabled Items button in the About <application name> dialog box.3. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is display

2. 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

Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close thePrin

Important• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard isopen, close the Large-Format Prin

4. Click Print Matching Roll Width.5. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. Select Next.Windows

9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.11. Enter Copies.N

3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis

4. Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job.Note• The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using.The jo

5. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in isselected in Choose how

8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.For Pages, insert the page number.11. Enter Copies.

2. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard di

4. Click Multi-Page Printing.5. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select layout from Layout Selection.7. Select Next.8. Select

9. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.10. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Dra

3. Enter name in Name.Up to 31 characters can be entered.4. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings.5. Click OK, and return

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. Ot

7. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages.If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.8. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Draft

4. 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

7. Click OK if the message is displayed.8. Edit and create the document.Note• Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. Fo

Working With Various Print JobsPrinting CAD Drawings 20Printing Photos and Images 31Printing Office Documents 39Working With Various Print Jobs >iP

4. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set.Icon ContentsMenuDisplays the About, Help, and Special Settings dial

Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wiz

3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you want to change the dis

6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides

Borderless Printing (PowerPoint)Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins.1. Start Micros

4. Click Borderless Printing.5. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug

8. Select Next.9. Select Media Type.10. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.11

2. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.3. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Printing Wizard di

4. Click Multi-Page Printing.5. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.6. Select layout from Layout Selection.7. Select Next.8. Select

9. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.10. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Dr

Printing CAD DrawingsPrinting CAD Drawings ...

3. Enter name in Name.Up to 31 characters can be entered.4. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings.5. Click OK, and return

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. Ot

7. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.8. Enter Copies.Note• When Print in Dra

3. Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.Important• If you

5. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar.6. Click the Create Page button.7. Click OK if the message is displayed.8. Edit and create the documen

To start from Microsoft ExcelBelow are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel.1. Start Microsoft Excel.2. If Start imagePROG

Printing Wizard dialog boxImportant• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close thePrin

Print Entire Sheet (Excel)For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before prin

4. Click Print Entire Sheet.A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress.The Layout menu will appear automatically.Note• If data a

6. Select image size.7. Select layout.8. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button.Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) →P.357 for deta

Print Target DescriptionCAD (Monochrome LineDrawing )Settings optimized to print black lines in CAD drawingsclearly.Perspective, GIS Settings optimize

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 shee

4. Click Print Selected Area.Important• If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected.A message will appear informing you that

Note• If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to theapplication.5. Select Roll Paper Width tha

13. 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 o

6. Click the OK button.Return to the Layout screen.Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen.7. Configure the settings in the

Item DetailsCenter sheets and print areas This function is only valid in Microsoft Excel.Ensure image quality when creating pagesizesWhen this setting

HDI DriverThe Features of HDI Driver ...

Installation ProcedureThere are two ways to install the HDI driver.• Installing with the Canon Installer →P.361• Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wiz

The Installation List appears. Click the Install button of the imagePROGRAF HDI Driver.The driver setup screen appears. Click the Next button.Windows

3. After you have read the Licensing Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click theNext button.4. Confirm tha

• Paper type: Plain Paper• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])1. Choose Print in the application menu.2. Select the printer in the dialo

6. The HDI driver files are copied to the Drv folder where the AutoCAD program files are stored.Click the Finish button. This completes the setup of t

8. The Add Plotter - Introduction Page screen opens. Check the displayed screen and then click the Nextbutton.Note• To open the Add-A-Plotter Wizard y

10. The Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen opens.Make sure that Canon Inc. is selected in the list of Manufacturers, and for the Models select the nam

12. The Add Plotter - Ports screen opens.Make sure that Plot to a port is selected, select the port that you want to use for the plotter, then

14. The Add Plotter - Finish screen opens. Click the Finish button.This completes the installation of the HDI driver.15. Clicking the Finish button

2. The Add Plotter - Introduction Page screen opens. Check the displayed screen and then click the Next button.Note• To open the Add-A-Plotter Wizard

5. On the Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen, click the Have Disk button.6. The Open dialog box opens. From the Look in box, select the CD-ROM drive,

7. The display returns to the Add Plotter - Plotter model screen.Select Canon Inc. from the list of Manufacturers, select the name of the printe

9. The Add Plotter - Ports screen opens.Make sure that Plot to a port is selected, select the port that you want to use for the plot

11. The Add Plotter - Finish screen opens. Click the Finish button.This completes the installation of the HDI driver.12. Remove the User Software CD-R

6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In thi

Opening from the AutoCAD File MenuFollow the procedure below to open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box from the AutoCAD File menu.1. Select

2. The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens.Opening from the Start MenuFollow the procedure below to open the Plotter Configuration Editor di

2. Double-click the Autodesk Plotter Manager icon.The Plotters window opens.Double-click the iPFxxxx.pc3 icon (the icon name is the name of the printe

Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog BoxThe Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box has three sheets.The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box displa

Media Source and Media Size SettingsFollow this procedure to select the media source and the media size.1. Press the Source and Size below Media.The D

Graphics SettingsYou can perform the graphics settings.Vector Graphics settingsUse these settings to adjust the print mode and resolution.1. Click the

4. Move the Res slider to adjust the settings.Res presents the following items for selection.Setting Details300 DPI Due to this low resolution, the im

2. Move the slider for each item to the left or right to adjust the settings.Setting DetailsRaster and Shaded/RenderedViewportsUse these settings to a

Setting DetailsLines Merge Where the lines intersect, the line colors merge.2. Click the OK button.Opening the Custom Properties Dialog BoxFollow the

4. The Custom Properties dialog box opens.Windows Software > HDI Driver >iPF825 Opening the Custom Properties Dialog Box4383

Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ... 66R

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

Custom Properties dialog boxYou can perform the settings for the media type, color matching, brightness, and other settings.Media TypeThis allows you

Print QualitySelect a print quality to suit the print job.Setting DetailsHighest Gives priority to the highest possible image quality.High Prints imag

Adj. Pale Color RecognizableWhen you place a checkmark here, yellow or cyan lines or other portions of images that are difficult to see when printed i

Note• The settings in the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box are temporary; after the print job finishes the settingsof the printer operation panel ar

Setting DetailsPrinter Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied.Fast Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting i

Important• The color and quality of the specified model cannot be perfectly matched.Color CompatibilityColor settings and compatible models are listed

2. Select Plot from the File menu. The Plot dialog box opens.Check the Name setting under Printer/plotter and confirm that iPFxxxx.pc3 (the name of th

3. The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens. Perform the settings that you need for the print job.Click the OK button to close the Plotter Co

4. The Plot dialog box opens.Perform the settings that you need on the Plot dialog box, then click the OK button.Note• The content of the settings don

Status MonitorThe Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ... 3

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. After confirming tha

• If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.• Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor.

Pausing/Resuming Print JobsSelecting a print job and clicking the Pause button pauses printing of the selected job.To resume printing of a paused prin

AccountingAccounting Manager ...

Launching the Accounting ManagerThe procedure for launching the Accounting Manager is shown below.1. Open the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor window.2. Se

Title BarThis displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using.Menu BarAllows you to select the menu options required for

It displays a list of either the print jobs on the printers or the regularly acquired print jobs. The displayed information in-cludes the amounts of p

Status BarDisplays messages and other information.Accounting Manager Basic ProceduresThe first time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following

Setting the Unit Cost for InkOpen the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet.To set the same unit cost for all the inks1. Select the Use s

3. Click the Overwrite button.4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the inks.5. Click the OK button.Important• Your settings are not applied until you click

Important• Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button.Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and PaperOpen the Other sheet. U

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

Important• Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button.Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting ManagerSelect Units and Di

Paper LengthUse this to select the unit used for paper length.Area Display FormatUse this to select the unit used for paper area.Automatically Acquiri

Jobs on PrinterThis shows a list of the print jobs currently held on printers.You can change the number of jobs displayed per page using the Print Job

Note• You can also open this dialog box by right-clicking the selected job and selecting Show Job Properties. Oryou can also use the toolbar icon to o

Digital Photo Front-AccessDigital Photo Front-Access ...

Device Setup UtilityimagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ...

Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup UtilityFrom a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provi

3. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu.4. In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual.5. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and

Media Configuration ToolThe Features of Media Configuration Tool ...

Installation ProceduresThe Media Configuration Tool installation screen appears when you start the installation of a new version of the MediaConfigura

12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in CPaper Size in the PageAttributes dialog box—in this case,

3. The License Agreement is displayed.Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button.4. The Choose Destination Location

5. The Ready to Install the Program screen appears.Click the Install button.6. All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wi

Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed.Media Configuration Tool Main WindowThe explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main wi

Support Information ButtonClick this button to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest printer information, check for software

Adding Media Types1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button.2. The Add Media Type dialog box displays.Click the Browse bu

3. The Browse for Folder dialog box opens.Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf and .med files), and then click the OK but

6. 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

2. In the Media Type list, select the name to change.Click the Rename button.3. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.Edit the names in Name in Pri

4. 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

2. 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 c

Color Setting DescriptionColor (CAD) 5 Print emulating the HP Designjet 1000, in colors resembling colors produced bythis printer.Color (CAD) 6 Print

Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.2. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off o

3. 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

2. Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move theitem ( or ).The selected item

Updating Media TypesClicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use thiswizard to apply

Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.• When the program cannot communicate w

Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.• When the program cannot communicate w

Mac OS X SoftwarePrinter Driver 431Preview 458Free Layout 487Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 519Printmonitor 544Media Configuration Tool 545Mac OS

Printer DriverPrinter Driver Settings ...

• Color Settings Pane: Monochrome →P.450• Page Setup Pane →P.453You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or r

Specifying Paper in the Printer DriverIf you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver.1. This sets the

3. Click the Device Settings tab to display the Device Settings sheet.4. Click B Color Compatibility to display the Color Compatibility dialog box.5.

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Access the Page Setup pane.8. In the A Paper Source

9. If you have selected Cut Sheet in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed inC Page Size. If you have selected ro

Checking a preview of the settingsA preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings pa

Checking the Layout in a Preview Before PrintingThis topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview func

5. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.6. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired.7. P

2. Select the printer in the Printer list.3. Click Print to start printing.As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in th

Common ItemsA Media TypeSelect the paper type.For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(See &quo

Configuration using Easy SettingsE Print TargetChoose presets that match the type of document to be printed.• Printing Photos and Images→P.31• Printin

Configuration using Advanced SettingsE Print PriorityChoose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing.• Giving Priority to Particul

P Sharpen TextActivate this option to print text more sharply.K Reduce Print UnevennessSelect this checkbox for two-pass printing to reduce color shad

The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTLjob is received. Configure the optio

Paper Detailed Settings Dialog BoxThe Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the pr

E Roll Paper Margin for SafetyYou can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held

A Print TargetShows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).B NameIdentifies the item selected in Print Target by its n

B Matching MethodSelect the color matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various B Matching Method options are availabledepending on

Note• For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver→P.47 "Color Settings Pane: ColorIn general, make any nee

G Gray ToneAdjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool (tinged with blue) or Warm (tinged with red).H BrightnessAdjust the overall image br

A ImagesSelect this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos.B GraphicsSelect this option to apply color adjustment to graphics

C Apply to SampleSelect this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image.D Cyan / E Magenta / F YellowNot available.G Gray ToneNot av

Object Adjustment dialog box: MonochromeIn the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If

Page Setup PaneThe following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help.A Paper So

Printing Photos and ImagesPrinting Photos and Images ...

G ScalingResizes the document image based on a specified scaling value. Enter a value in a range of 5–600.H Borderless PrintingBorderless printing is

Utility PaneThe following settings are available on the Utility pane.A SetClick to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintena

Additional Settings PaneThe following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane.A Data Send MethodChoose how print data is sent to the pr

Support PaneOn the Support pane, you can view support information and the user's manual.A Support InformationClick to access the Canon support we

PreviewThe Features of Preview ...

Starting PreviewFollow the procedure below to start the Preview.1. Start the apllication software which you use.2. From the application software'

5. Preview main window is displayed.Preview Main WindowThe Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and st

Menu BarThis allows you to select menus required for operations.Tool BarThis allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.Preview A

Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.Drawer AreaThis allows you to display the thumbnails of a document.This

Status AreaThis shows Input Size and Output Size.Paper Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.Media TypeTh

Print QualityChoose the print quality.The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution.Print Quality DescriptionHi

Paper SourceYou can select the paper source.The following settings are available for paper source.Setting DetailsCut Sheet Select to print on the cut

Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of

Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qual

Print PrioritySelect a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.Setting DetailsImage This mode achieves the best results for printing

Output Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area.Enlarged/Reduced PrintingSelect the method for enlarged/red

Borderless PrintingYou can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media typeis used

Print ButtonClick the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. ButtonClick the button to acquire printer information. Color Settings PanelThis p

Setting DetailsNo color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this whencolor matching is performed by the

2. Select Color Adjustment.3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust.Setting DetailsCyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hue

Adjusting MonochromeUse the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera orother color

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Pap

MatchingYou can set the matching.Important• If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed.Matching ModeYou can se

Matching MethodYou can select a matching method to suit the print job. Input ProfileSelect the input profile.Note• You can select only after ICC Match

Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A

ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptu

ColorSync1. Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode.2. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box.Preferences Dialog Box

Zoom Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display.ScalingSet the magnificat

2. On the Output Settings panel, click the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box on.3. Select Fit Roll Paper Width.4. Click the Borderless Printing chec

1. On the Output Settings panel, click the Print Centered check box on.2. Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins.Not Print Spaces at th

2. On the Output Settings panel, click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on.3. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces

3. Select Rotate Right 90 Degrees or Rotate Left 90 Degrees.4. Click the Print button. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins.Display with Fitting to

Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ... 169Conserving Ro

6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the applicatio

2. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed.Display with AllIn the preview area, you can display all.1. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar

Display with Actual SizeIn the preview area, you can display the actual size.1. Select Actual Size from the tool bar.2. Actual size is displayed.Mov

2. The target page appears.Note• You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails.Mac OS X Software > Preview >Moving a Page iPF8

Free LayoutThe Features of Free Layout ...

Starting Free LayoutFollow the procedure below to start the Free Layout.1. Start the apllication software which you use.2. From the application softwa

5. Free Layout main window is displayed.Free Layout Main WindowThe Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog

Menu BarThis allows you to select menus required for operations.Tool BarThis allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.Layout Ar

Dialog AreaThis allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.Mac OS X Software > Free Layout >iPF825 Free Layout Main Window54

Paper Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.Media TypeThis allows you to select the media type.Note• Alwa

Setting DetailsRoll Paper 1 Select to print on the roll paper of Roll Paper 1 (Upper).Roll Paper 2 Select to print on the roll paper of Roll Paper 2 (

1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.If P

Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of

Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qual

Print PrioritySelect a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.Setting DetailsImage This mode achieves the best results for printing

Color Settings PanelThis panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area.Color ModeYou can select a color mode to suit the print job.S

• Color Adjustment →P.498• Matching →P.501Note• Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode.Restore Defaults Butt

2. Select Color Adjustment.3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust.Setting DetailsCyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hue

Adjusting MonochromeUse the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera orother color

MatchingYou can set the matching.Important• If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed.Matching ModeYou can se

Matching MethodYou can select a matching method to suit the print job.Input ProfileSelect the input profile.Note• You can select only after ICC Matchi

Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Paper 200.Make sure

ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptu

ColorSync1. Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode.2. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area.Mac OS

Preferences Dialog BoxThis dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set thepreferences for

Note• If you do not want to print the object border, deselect the Print Object Frames check box.Object Frame StyleYou can select the object frame styl

Setting DetailsVertical Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation asit is.Horizontal Prints the image and tex

ScalingSet the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.Note• You can input between 10 and 400.• You can change the numbers by

Object SizeYou can confirm the object size.Note• When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size.Laying out a Multiple-File Document

Selecting an ObjectWhen an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object.Note• To select an object, click that object.• To

2. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle tochange the object size.Resizi

2. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object.Rotating an ObjectYou can rot

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in

Laying out Objects AutomaticallyClick Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Ob

Center VerticallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center.Align BottomLays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.Align Le

Center HorizontallyLays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.Align RightLays out the objects, justifying them to the right.Changi

Bring to FrontMoves the object to the frontmost position.Send to BackMoves the object to the backmost position.Bring ForwardMoves the object one posit

Send BackwardMoves the object one position to the back.Pasting a Copied or Cut Object1. Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.Alternatively, you may sele

Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyThe Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...

Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement CopyFollow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.1. Open the Utility panel of the

2. Click the Set button in Configure Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. to open the Color imageRUNNEREnlargement Copy dialog box.Note• You can also

Delete files in the folderFrom the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete only files in the hot folder.Delete the

Creating a New Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.Note• For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy d

12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in CPaper Size in the PageAttributes dialog box—in this case,

4. Click the OK button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.5. In Name, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list.6. In Hot Folder, enter

8. Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.9. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Pr

4. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.530 .Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy >Editing a Hot Folder

5. Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.535 .Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy >iPF825 Editing a Hot

6. Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.537 .7. Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.8. From the Appl

Deleting a Hot Folder1. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.2. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list.3.

Paper Settings PanelEasy Settings / Advanced SettingsTwo modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.The settings available on

Roll Paper WidthThis selects the width of the roll media set to the printer.Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.Automatic Cutti

Easy SettingsYou can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches thecontent of

Note• The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.Print QualitySelecting print quality strikes a balance between the qual

Printing Office DocumentsPrinting Office Documents ...

Print PrioritySelect a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.Setting DetailsImage This mode achieves the best results for printing

Output Settings PanelEnlarged/Reduced PrintingSelect the method for enlarged/reduced printing.The following settings are available for enlarged/reduce

Note• Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.Paper SizeYou can select the size of the print media.Note• This is not displayed when Fit R

Output Method ButtonClick the button to open the Output Method dialog box.In this dialog box, you can specify the object output method.Setting Details

Setting DetailsMonochrome (BK ink) Select to print all lines with black ink.Note• The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media

Driver Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsAuto A

ICC Matching Mode1. Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.2. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting.Setting DetailsPerceptual C

4. Click the Printer Profile list, and then select a printer profile.ColorSync1. Under Matching Mode, select ColorSync.2. Click the Printer Profile li

After these settings are complete, you can print enlarged copies of scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER.Registering a hot folder on your comp

For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER man-ual.Scanning the original and

For instructions on printing office documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operatingsystem.• Printing Office D

PrintmonitorimagePROGRAF Printmonitor ...

Media Configuration ToolThe Features of Media Configuration Tool ...

Procedures for InstallingStart the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Config-u

4. The License is displayed.After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button.5. Click the Agree button.6. Select Easy I

7. Click the Continue button to quit another application.8. When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. The installation of Media

2. Input the administrator name and password, and click the OK button.3. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer

4. The License is displayed.After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button.5. Click the Agree button.6. Select Uninst

7. Click the Uninstall button.8. Press the Continue button when another application is running.9. When the following message is displayed, click the Q

Starting the Media Configuration ToolFollow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool.From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities

Media Configuration Tool main windowThe explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window.Note• For the step to open the Media Conf

5. After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the E Print Target list.Note• You can check the settings values selec

Editing Media Type InformationClick the Edit Media Type Information button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to display the Edit MediaTypes

Adding Media Types1. Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button.2. The Add Media Type dialog box displays.Click the Browse bu

3. Select the folder that contains the media information files (.amf and .med files), and then click the Open button.4. The names of media information

6. 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

2. In the Media Type list, select the name to change.Click the Rename button.3. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.Edit the names in Name in Pri

4. 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

2. 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 c

The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper informationusing the Update Media Types wizard, s

2. 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 s

The Update Media Types wizard is started at this point. For details on the procedure to update paper informationusing the Update Media Types wizard, s

• Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.Note• The configuration method varies depending o

2. Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move theitem ( or ).The selected item

Updating Media TypesClicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use thiswizard to apply

Caution• When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed.3. When the program has finished communicati

Important• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.Caution• When the program cannot commun

Print JobsBasic Print Job Operations 569Advanced Print Job Operations 595Print Jobs >iPF8256568

Basic Print Job OperationsSaved Print Jobs ...

• Print (auto delete)Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.•Save in mail boxSave print jobs on

There are 29 Personal Boxes, numbered 01 to 29. You can specify a name and password for each Personal Box.Up to 100 print jobs can be saved in all Per

Using the printer driver (Windows)1. Access the Page Setup sheet.2. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box.Print Jobs > Basic

3. Choose an Output Method.•PrintSave print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.)• Print (auto delete)Sa

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.7. After confirming tha

2. Choose an Send job to.•PrintSave print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed.• Print (auto delete)Save print jobs temporarily at the

You cannot manually delete jobs that are already in the process of being deleted.• Preempting other jobsPrint jobs that are being received or prepared

2. You can manage queued jobs as follows.•Deleting queued jobs1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Mgmt Menu, and then press the OK button.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to

For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)On the Driver pane, select the job and the

Printing Saved JobsYou can print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows.• Using the Control Panel• Using RemoteUI• Using imagePROGRAF

Using RemoteUI1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the print job in the list and click

3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK.For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF St

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print.3. In the Print dialog box

Note• The printing time initially indicates how long it took to finish printing one copy during the previousprint job.If you change the value in Copie

2. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box.3. Specify the number of copies and click the

The Features of Preview ...

9. Access the Page Setup pane.10. Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list.11. Make sure the CPage Size setting matches the original size as sele

Using the Control Panel1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Delete the saved job.1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete.For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Print Jobs &

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.Pr

2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Us

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor he

You can also move saved jobs from one personal box to another.Move stored print jobs as follows.• Using RemoteUI• Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (W

2. Select the print job in the list and click Move.3. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Dest

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has b

2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move.3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and cli

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs.Note• Enter a password if one has

13. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.Note• For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Sett

2. Select the print job in the list and click Move.3. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK.For details, r

Advanced Print Job OperationsSaving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ...

• Print (Auto Del)Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing.•Save: Box 01 (Here, the number represe

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Save: Shared Box, and then press the ▶ button.Note• If a password has been set on the printer, the Logon screen is displayed

2. Click Edit.3. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK.• Set Password : Select the check box.• Password

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box for a password and click Open.Note• Enter a passwor

2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.3. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK.•Set password : Select the check box.•

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set.

Naming Personal BoxesBy default, personal boxes are unnamed. You can name them for easier management.You can assign a name to a personal box as follow

2. Click Edit.3. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the personal box name in Inbox Name and click OK.For details, refer to the Re

Enhanced Printing OptionsAdjusting Images 47Choosing Paper for Printing 65Printing enlargements or reductions 66Printing at full size 86Borderless Pri

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box to identify and click Open.Note• Enter a password i

2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK.For details, refer to the image

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set.

2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.Displaying a Lis

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the ▶ button.4. Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has been

Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box.For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROG

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

• Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)Using RemoteUI1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. S

The Details of the saved document page is displayed.For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard

Adjusting ImagesAdjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...

Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties.The Properties dialog

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs.Note• Enter a password if one has

Using RemoteUI1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box.Note• Enter a password if one has been set.2. Select the saved job in the list and click

3. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document.4. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and

Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.Note• Enter a password if one has b

2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties.3. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new job name and clic

Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs.Note• Enter a password if one has

2. Select the saved job in the list and click Set.3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK.Documents cannot be renamed unles

Handling PaperPaper 623Handling rolls 629Handling sheets 663Output Stacker 671Handling Paper >iPF8257622

PaperTypes of Paper ...

Adjustment Item DescriptionContrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other.For soft gradation, decrease the c

The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.•Mac OS X1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock.The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed.2.

Updating paper informationTo update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the MediaCon

2. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage.The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed.Paper SizesRollsRoll

SheetsSheets of the following sizes are supported.Paper Sizes DimensionsISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in)ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33

Paper Sizes DimensionsDIN C2 458.0 × 648.0 mm (18.03 × 25.51 in)DIN C3 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in)DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in)20&

Handling rollsAttaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ...

Important• Cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding prob-lems and affect the printi

1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indica-ted (b), remove it from the R

3. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert itfirmly until the roll touches

• 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment5. Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push

Matching Method Description RemarksColorimetric Color-matching optimized for printingimage data with accurate colors in inputcolor space. This is the

Loading Rolls in the PrinterFollow these steps to load rolls in the printer.You can load rolls in two positions, in the Roll 1 (Upper) and Roll 2 (Low

3. Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear,load the Roll Holder shaft (a

4. Using both hands, pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it in the Paper Feed Slot (a). Advance the roll untilthe buzzer sounds.Important

5. Lower the Ejection Guide.6. Close the Top Cover.7. Press the OK button.The paper is now advanced.After you load a roll, the printer automatically s

1. Confirm that a roll is selected as the paper source. (See "Selecting the Paper Source.") →P.6412. Holding the Roll Unit Lever (a), pull

3. Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear,load the Roll Holder shaft (a

4. Pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it in the Paper Feed Slot (a). Advance the roll until the buzzer sounds.Important• Be careful not

5. In a crouching position, push the Roll Unit into the printer.6. Position the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer. (See "Using the Wheeled O

Note• If a sheet is loaded when you change the paper source to a roll, "Eject sheet?" is displayed. Press the OKbutton and remove the sheet.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll1(Uppr) Type or Roll2 (Lwr) Type, and then press the ▶

3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll1(Uppr)Lngth or Roll2(Lwr) Lngth, and then press the ▶

Removing rolls from the Roll 1 (Upper) position1. Press the Load/Eject button.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Remove Roll, and then press the OK button.3. P

6. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot.Note• For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the R

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Remove Roll, and then press the OK button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Roll 2 (Lower)", and then press the OK button

6. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot.Note• For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the R

Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position i

• 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 ( Holder Stopper side)• 2-Inch Paper Core AttachmentImportant• Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll.Press ▲ to retract the roll manually.Press ▼ to advance the roll manually.Note• Holding down

Specifying the Ink Drying Time for RollsWhen you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are

3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in B Between Pagesand C Between Scans in A Dryin

7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as

3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in C Between Pagesand D Between Scans in B Dryin

Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver SettingMan-ual→P.656 (See "Cutting Roll Paper After Printing.")→P.198CuttingModeAuto CutManual No YesPri

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ▶ button.5. Press

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press

Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position)1. After pressing the Online button to bring the printer offline, press ▲ or ▼ to advan

Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper AutomaticallyIf the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing prob

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ▶ button.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button.The function to reduce cutting dust is now activated.Roll Holder SetLoad a roll on the roll

1. When ManageRemainRoll in the printer menu is set to On, the roll longer than the length of a single page of theprint job is used.When ManageRemainR

Handling sheetsSelecting the Paper Type (Sheet) ...

10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.11. Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on.12. Confirm the prin

5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.Loading Sheets in the PrinterNote• For details on supported types and sizes of paper, s

Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these partsmay damage them.2. With a sheet leng

When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen.Important• Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line

Manually Loading Paper to the Position for PrintingWhen printing on non-standard sizes of paper or to specify a particular position to start printing,

2. Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the right sideof the printer, load the paper

Note• If a print job received requires paper larger than the selected paper, it may soil the Platen.Removing SheetsRemove sheets from the printer as f

3. As you hold the sheet, lift the Release Lever and remove the sheet.4. Lower the Release Lever.Handling Paper > Handling sheets >Removing Shee

Output StackerWheeled Output Stacker ...

Positioning the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer1. Holding the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a), move the stacker between the printer Stand.2.

Removing the Wheeled Output Stacker from the printerNote• If there is not enough space to move the Wheeled Output Stacker, remove any printed document

Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic descri

2. Holding the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a), move the stacker away from the printer.Handling Paper > Output Stacker >Using the Wheeled Out

Adjustments for Better Print QualityAdjusting the Printhead 676Adjusting the feed amount 684Adjustments for Better Print Quality >iPF8258675

Adjusting the PrintheadAdjusting the Printhead ...

Note• If advanced adjustment does not improve printing results, or if you are using special paper, try manual ad-justment.For instructions on manua

6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment.Adjustment is now finished if you have

2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ▶ button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual H

13. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.Adjusting Line Misalig

6. Open the Top Cover.7. Align the Angle Adjustment Lever with the red square and close the Top Cover.Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjust

A test pattern is printed for adjustment.Important• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these

10. Close the Top Cover.The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete.Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height)If pap

Print Matching Roll Width (Word) ...

5. Access the Main pane.6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.7. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.8

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the Feed Amount ...

Note• Use Manual Band Adj for transparent media or other paper for which adjustment with Auto Band Adj. isnot possible.• Either B:Standard/Draft or A:

Paper to PrepareRolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wideSheets Standard Adj. : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter sizeAdvanced Adj. :

Note• If additional fine-tuning is necessary after Manual Band Adj, use Fine Band Adj.. (See "Banding Adjust-ment During Printing (Fine Band Adj

Note• If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose anintermediate value. For example, choose 11

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fine Band Adj., and then press the ▶ button.5. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the value, and then press the OK button.Note• The supp

Note• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustmentcannot be completed correctly unless the loaded