Canon iPF6100 iPF6100 User Manual
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Large Format Printer User Manual ENG - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 2
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1 How to use this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 Viewing Videos of Explanations 3 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 4 Printer Parts 8 Printer parts...8 Front...8 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Tray Feed Area...11 Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside 12 Carriage...13 Ink Tank Cover - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 4
the Paper Feed Slot 85 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets 87 Printing from Windows...88 Printing from Mac OS X...89 Printing from Mac OS 9...91 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 93 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 95 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 5
Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X 177 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9 179 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X 181 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9 182 Printing Office Documents...183 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver 184 Printing in Ideal Colors - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 6
(Large-Format Printing 330 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes 331 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows 332 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X 336 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9 338 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 7
the Paper Orientation 420 Using Favorites...421 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing 421 Printing from Photoshop...422 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 423 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows 424 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X 425 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 8
438 Software 441 Windows...441 Printer Driver Settings (Windows 441 Confirming Print Settings (Windows 443 Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows 445 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows 446 Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows 447 Using Favorites (Windows)...448 Main Sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 9
Pane (Mac OS X 505 Support Pane (Mac OS X)...506 Using Favorites (Mac OS X)...506 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X 507 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh 510 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X 511 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X 512 Color Settings Pane - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 10
before printing (Windows 604 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light 608 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 611 Ink Tanks...613 Ink Tank...613 Replacing Ink Tanks...614 Checking Ink Tank Levels...620 When to Replace Ink Tanks...621 Printheads...622 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 11
Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 644 Cleaning the Printhead...647 Other Maintenance 648 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 648 Updating the Firmware...652 Troubleshooting 653 Frequently Asked Questions 653 Frequently Asked Questions...653 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 655 Printing does - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 12
Printing...670 Roller marks are left across the trailing edge of paper 671 Line thickness is not uniform (Windows 671 Installation problems 672 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly 672 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 673 Clearing jammed paper 674 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 13
No Roll Feed Unit...700 Messages regarding ink 701 Ink Level: Check...701 No ink tank loaded...701 Ink insufficient...702 Ink tank is empty...703 Ink tank error...703 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 703 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 704 Use another paper...704 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 14
Contents xii Contents - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 15
Interface Items and Messages Example: Head Cleaning is displayed. Software Interface Items (Menus and Buttons) Keyboard Keys Example: Click OK . Example: Press the Tab key. • Part Names Names of printer parts are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Printer part names Example: Open the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 16
depicted in this User Manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 17
. This way, you can learn by watching demonstrations of the actual procedures. Video Requirements: In Windows, Adobe Flash Player must be installed to view the videos. If it is not installed, download it by clicking the following URL. http://www.adobe.com/products/ashplayer/ Note that this URL - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 18
of the Manual for Printing For your convenience when printing this manual, HTML versions of the sections in "Using the Printer" on the top page are available. All topics in a section are combined in one le for printing. This section describes how to print sections of the manual, using the content - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 19
How to use this manual 3. In the title area of Printing Procedure, click Access to the HTML for printing. An HTML version of the topics in Printing Procedure is displayed, suitable for printing. Introduction 5 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 20
How to use this manual 4. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer's operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link. In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. • Macintosh On a - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 21
How to use this manual 5. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh Note • To print "Software" on the top page or individual topics that are displayed, follow steps 4 and 5. Introduction 7 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 22
manually. d. Roll Paper Unit Cover Open this cover to load rolls. (→P.12) e. Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.15) f. Ejection Guide Supports paper as it is ejected to prevent it from rising. g. Output Tray ( Front Paper Feed Slot ) All printed - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 23
Printer parts k. Stand A stand on which the printer is installed. Equipped with casters so that the printer can be easily moved. l. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. The Output Stacker (→P.171) can hold one sheet. Back a. Expansion Board Slots For installing an IEEE - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 24
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead. It serves a key role in printing. (→P.13) b. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d. Platen The Printhead moves across the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 25
printing on heavyweight paper. When feeding heavyweight paper, rest the sheet on these guides, align it to the right, and insert the leading edge up to the Paper Alignment Line. f. Paper Alignment Line When loading heavyweight paper, ensure the paper edge is parallel to this line. Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 26
Printer parts Roll Paper Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. 12 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 27
Printer parts a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 28
Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on these labels. b. Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer (→P.613) is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is printed on the label. 14 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 29
. • Off Indicates that a roll is selected as the paper source. d. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. e. Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen. Printer Parts 15 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 30
Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.49) i. Information Button Displays printer submenus. Press this key to display information about ink, paper, and so on. (→P.61) You can also hold down this button for three seconds to clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ). j. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 31
Printer parts q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of instructions on loading sheets, for example, you can hold down this button for one second to pause the current screen. Note • When the printer is in Sleep - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 32
Printer parts Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • Avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents. 18 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 33
for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. The printer will not go online in the following situations. Take action as needed. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover. • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. • The Printhead is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 34
check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.689) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished. 2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After Shut Down.. Please Wait.. is shown on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 35
jobs are received in other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being processed. While the printer is ofine, you can feed or cut roll paper manually. The printer goes ofine automatically if jobs cannot be processed - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 36
previous state by pressing any button. Sleep mode is also terminated if a print job is received or a command is issued from RemoteUI. *4: The menu of options available during printing can be displayed by pressing the Online button to pause printing and then pressing the Menu button. 22 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 37
rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.620) Control Panel • Online lamp (→P.15) Lit when the printer is online. • Data lamp (→P.15) Flashes when print jobs are being received or processed. • Message - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 38
lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is instructions: Turn off printer, wait, then turn on again. • Display Screen "ERROR" is displayed, followed by the error code and Call for service. • Data lamp (→P.15) Flashes when print - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 39
Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information of the loaded paper Printer information Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.61) Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 40
Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. 26 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 41
of error messages other than those shown below or if paper is not loaded, the printer remains ofine until you solve the problem. The Online lamp remains off. If the following error messages are displayed, the printer switches online and printing is resumed. However, you may not be able to obtain - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 42
to Menu mode until the problem is solved. Press the Information button to display the submenus. Press the Information button to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as information on the loaded paper and the printer. Press the Information button repeatedly - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 43
in the printer driver take priority. Access the submenu by pressing the Information button on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus. • Ink levels • Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Size and type of paper that is selected • Amount of roll paper left Printer Parts 29 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 44
or execute menu items, use buttons on the Control Panel. The following section describes menu operations and how they are presented in this User Manual. • Accessing Menus (→P.31) • Specifying menu items (→P.32) • Specifying numerical values (→P.33) • Executing menu commands (→P.34) 30 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 45
Control Panel Accessing Menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher a menu and press ►. • To return to upper level menus, press the ◄ button. Printer Parts 31 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 46
selected, and the setting is conrmed. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. 3. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Note • If a conrmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is applied, and the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 47
the value continuously. • Make sure the IP address you enter for the printer is not the same as any computer IP address in your network. 7. Repeat to continue entering numbers. 8. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Note • If a conrmation message is displayed regarding the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 48
▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the menu command is executed. After commands are executed, the printer commonly reverts to the state before the menu operation, either online or ofine. 34 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 49
First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Cutting (*1) Rep. Ink Tank Head Cleaning Media Menu No * Yes No * Yes Head Cleaning A Head Cleaning B Manual PaperType Plain Paper (*5) Plain Paper HQ (*5) Plain Paper HG (*5) Recycled Coated (*5) High Resolution (*5) Coated - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 50
Wtrclr (*5) FineArtBlockP (*5) Canvas Matte2 (*5) JPN Paper Washi (*5) Colored Coated (*5) CAD Trace Paper (*5) CAD Matte Film (*5) POP Board (*5) Special # Here, the number is 1-10 (*5) Manual PaperSize ISO A1 ISO A2+ ISO A2 ISO A3+ ISO A3 Fourth Level Fifth Level 36 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 51
(8.5"x14") 24"x36" (ARCH D) 18"x24" (ARCH C) 12"x18" (ARCH B) 9"x12" (ARCH A) DIN C2 DIN C3 DIN C4 20"x24" 18"x22" 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15" 8"x10" 16"x20" 20"x30" 13"x22" 300x900mm Free Size Setng Plain Paper (*5) Plain Paper HQ (*5) Fourth Level Control Panel Fifth Level Printer Parts 37 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 52
Control Panel First Level 38 Printer Parts Second Level Third Level Plain Paper HG (*5) Recycled Coated (*5) Coated Paper (*5) HW Coated (*5) Ex HW Coated (*5) Premium MatteP (*5) Glossy Photo (*5) Semi-Gl Photo (*5) HW GlossyPhoto2 (*5) HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*5) Poster Semi-Gl (*5) SatinPhoto 190 (*5) - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 53
11) (The paper type is Roll DryingTime Off displayed here.) (*5) 30 sec. 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. Scan Wait Time Off 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 54
RollMrgn 3mm 20mm Cut Speed Fast Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic Off On Cutting Mode Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct. On Off NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3mm 20mm Manual Feed Front Top Return Defaults No (*12) Yes Fifth Level 40 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 55
First Level Adjust Printer Interface Setup Second Level Auto Head Adj. Third Level Standard Adj. Advanced Adj. Auto Print Manual Head Adj (*9) Auto Band Adj. No Yes Standard Adj. Advanced Adj. Manual Band Adj No Yes Adj Far Ed Feed No Yes Adjust Length (*3) No Yes Calibration Auto - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 56
Driver Third Level IP Mode Protocol (*4) Fourth Level Automatic Manual * DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting (*10) IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare On Off * Frame Type (*6) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.2 * Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service (*6) BinderyPServer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 57
cart Replace P.head Move Printer Clean Platen Spur Cleaning Warning Keep Media Size Paper Size Basis TrimEdge Reload Noz. Check Freq. Third Level No IEEE1394 No Yes No Yes Printhead L Printhead R No * Yes No Yes No Yes Buzzer Detect Mismatch Off * On Sht Selection Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 58
+12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is. -10Hawaii(AHST) -9:Alaska(AKST) -8:Oregon (PST) -7:Arizona(MST) -6:Texas (CST) -5:NewYork(EST) -4:Santiago -3:Buenos Aires Fourth Level 44 Printer Parts Fifth Level - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 59
mm/dd/yyyy Date Time Fourth Level yyyy/mm/dd (*8) hh:mm Control Panel Fifth Level Test Print Contrast Adj. -4, -3, -2, -1, 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Reset PaprSetngs No Yes Status Print No Yes Media Details No Yes Print Job Log No Yes Menu Map No Yes Nozzle Check No Printer Parts 45 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 60
Mode is Manual. *5: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 61
Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information on the loaded paper ■Printer information For details on submenu screens, see "Submenu Display". (→P.61 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 62
Adj. From -5 to 5 Information System Info Error Log Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface Ink Consumed 48 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 63
the roll will be automatically advanced to that position and then cut. Rep. Ink Tank When replacing the Ink Tank , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.614) Head Cleaning Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.624) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 64
(as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh). 50 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 65
Details Setting Item (The paper type is Roll DryingTime displayed here.)(*1) Scan Wait Time Feed Priority Adjust Length Head Height Skew Check Lv. VacuumStrngth NearEnd RollMrgn Cut Speed Trim Edge First Description, Instructions Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Specify - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 66
of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 67
Adj. Auto Print Manual Head Adj Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. Advanced Adj. Manual Band Adj Adj Far Ed Feed Adjust Length Calibration Auto Adjust Calibration Log Use Adj. Value Return Defaults Control Panel Description, Instructions Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 68
Return Defaults Description, Instructions Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. Specify the protocol used to congure the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 69
Maintenance Setting Item Repl. maint cart Replace P.head Move Printer Clean Platen Spur Cleaning Control Panel Description, Instructions When replacing the Maintenance Cartridge , choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.632) Not displayed during a warning message that the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 70
roll of an intermediate width is detected. When Automatic is selected, the leading edge will be cut as needed, taking into account how long the paper has been loaded without being printed. (However, it is not cut if Cutting Mode is set to Manual.) Choose On to cut the leading edge. 56 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 71
Display Screen contrast level. Restores settings that you have changed with Media Conguration Tool to the factory default values. If paper added using the Media Conguration Tool was used for color calibration, such color calibration can no longer be applied to any type of paper. Printer Parts 57 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 72
nished. Print Time Displays the time required to print the job. Print Size Displays the paper size in the print job. Media Type Displays the paper type in the print job. Interface Displays the interface used for the print job. Ink Consumed Displays the ink consumption. 58 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 73
Item Description, Instructions Head Cleaning Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.624) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A. Fine - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 74
nished. Print Time Displays the time required to print the job. Print Size Displays the paper size in the print job. Media Type Displays the paper type in the print job. Interface Displays the interface used for the print job. Ink Consumed Displays the ink consumption. 60 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 75
will revert to the previous mode in about ten seconds if no print job is received or if you do not operate the printer. Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is shown on the top level of the Display Screen. The remaining level of each - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 76
the Status Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 Status Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT S/N MC Y, PC, C, PGY, GY, BK, PM, M, MBK, R, G, and B Firmware version Boot version MIT format version Printer serial number Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. The remaining ink is displayed - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 77
. Roll Cut Sheet Type Adjust Printer Head Adjust Auto Print A1-F2 Feed Priority Adjust Length Calibration Execution Log Date: Media: Use Effect Value: Information on the loaded paper. Control Panel Current printer settings. Printhead adjustment value. Settings related to paper feeding. The color - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 78
values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare settings. Frame Type Print Service AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.Mode Ethernet Type Spanning Tree MAC Address 64 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 79
Detect mismatch Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection 1 Sheet Selection 2 Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. Information RAM Ext - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 80
*: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. NetWare Current NetWare settings. Frame Type IPX External Network Number* Node Number* Print Service *: Depending on the NetWare print service settings, information on one of the following four items is printed. 66 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 81
is selected. Tree Name* Context name* Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval NPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > NPrinter is selected. Print Server Name* Printer Number* *: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. Printer Parts 67 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 82
Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT R,L PARTS STATUS COUNTER A-I Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 NAME TTL ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION Utilization status of the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 83
Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. • Printer Stand ST-25 Optional accessories Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Printer Parts 69 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 84
roll for borderless printing, insert the Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. • Roll Holder Set RH2-24 • Roll Holder • Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores (a) and (b)) • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment • Spacer for Borderless Printing For instructions on installing these parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 85
IEEE 1394 Expansion Board An interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port. • IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB-05 Optional accessories For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 expansion board, refer to the documentation provided with the optional IEEE 1394 expansion board. - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 86
on the operating environment. Printer Power supply Power consumption In operation Sleep mode Off Operating noise Operating environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions (W × D Printer only × H) With stand Weight (not including the Printhead and Ink Tank ) Printer only With stand Space - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 87
Microsoft USB 2.0 driver (available from Windows Update or the Service Pack.) • USB cable: Certied USB 2.0 cable *2: One IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board can be installed. *3: In the European Union, use a shielded LAN cable to comply with EN 55022: 1998 +A1: 2000 and A2: 2003. Printer Parts 73 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 88
ink PFI-101R (user-replaceable) G Ink Tank ( Green Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101G (user-replaceable) B Ink Tank ( Blue Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-101B (user-replaceable) Capacity 130 ml per color (*1) *1: Printable pages when using the provided Starter Ink Tanks (90 ml per tank) 74 Printer Parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 89
Sheets Rolls Sheets Paper size Rolls Sheets Tray (top) Tray (front) Tray (top) Tray (front) Supported sizes Tray (top) Tray (front) Rolls Print area Normal size Borderless printing (*2) Oversized (*2), (*3) Supported width for borderless printing Printer Specications 250-610 mm (9.8-24 in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 90
of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) *2: Printing may not be possible in some cases, depending on the type and size of paper. *3: Load paper at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm higher than the size selected in Page Size for roll paper. Or, load paper at - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 91
prohibited brominated ame retardants used (PBB or PBDE) Body plastic: No heavy metals (Pb, Hg, Cr[Vl], or Cd) or halogenated ame retardants used Operating noise Approx. 49 dB (A) max. Packaging materials Heavy metal content (Pb, Hg, Cr[Vl], and Cd) None (none in packaging) Printer Parts 77 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 92
so that your original matches the print area exactly, use an oversized paper size that includes the required margin. (→P.277) • You can choose a bottom margin of 3 mm or 23 mm when printing from the Top Paper Feed Slot. In the printer driver, choosing Manual in Media Source sets the bottom margin - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 93
Rolls Printer Specications • Printable Area: A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) • Recommended print area: A margin - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 94
becoming dirty from the oor after printing. • If you will wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate automatic cutting and print a cut line instead. (→P.129) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.19) 2. Select roll paper as the paper source. (→P.115) 80 Basic - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 95
3. Load a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.116) Printing procedure Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder. (→P.118) 4. Load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.119) Basic Printing Workow 81 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 96
Printing procedure 5. Select the paper type. (→P.124) 6. Select the paper length. (→P.125) 82 Basic Printing Workow - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 97
Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.93) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.95) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.97) Printing procedure Important • Always - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 98
Automatic so that the paper edge is automatically cut before printing. • For details on supported sizes and types of the roll that can be loaded, see Paper Sizes (→P.113) or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) • Clean the platen after you have used up a roll. (→P.640) • When a roll has been advanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 99
load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot. Note • If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before this procedure. (→P.146) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.19) 2. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type and size of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 100
the printer Display Screen. Follow these steps. • Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) (→P.162) • Selecting the Paper Size (Sheet) (→P.163) Start printing. Note • For details on supported sizes and types of the paper that can be loaded in the tray, see Paper Sizes (→P.113) or the Paper Reference Guide - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 101
Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. Take advantage of each type of paper for a wide range of printing applications. Rolls and Sheets • Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media. Rolls can be used to print large photos - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 102
Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 103
while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer Before printing, you must register the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ). For instructions on registering the printer, see "Conguring the Printer Driver Destination - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 104
conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 105
may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Selecting the printer Before printing, you must conrm that the printer is selected in Chooser. For instructions on selecting the printer, see "Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh)". (→P.573) Important • During - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 106
basic printing options for the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. You can also specify enlargement or reduction, borderless printing, and a variety of other print settings. 2. Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing. 92 Basic Printing Work - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 107
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 108
selected Roll Paper in L Media Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Windows)". (→P.441 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 109
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 110
Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 111
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 3. Choose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 112
Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 113
for a second or more during printing. • If you press the Stop button before printing starts Holding down the Stop button for a second or more before printing cancels the print job and brings the printer online. When the roll is selected as the paper source, the printer goes online, and when sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 114
Canceling print jobs • If you press the Stop button when printing is paused Holding down the Stop button for a second or more when printing is paused cancels the print job. 100 Basic Printing Workow - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 115
Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Canceling print jobs Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder, accessible - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 116
Canceling print jobs Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent to the printer). 1. Double-click the taskbar icon to access the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. 2. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job. 102 Basic Printing Workow - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 117
from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. 1. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. 2. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. Canceling print jobs In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note • The print job is displayed on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 118
button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer. It is not displayed before transmission of print data to the printer, even if the computer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 119
was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver. 2. Open imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. 3. Choose Pause Printing in the File menu to stop print processing. The job status changes from Sending to Send. 4. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 120
hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing. Canceling foreground print jobs 1. When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. 2. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 121
Paper Handling Paper Paper Paper The printer supports the following types of paper. Paper Type For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Paper Size Roll Sheets Paper width Outer diameter Inner diameter of paper core Printing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 122
as information on printer driver settings and tips on handling paper. You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide , on the printer Control Panel, and in the printer driver by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. Note • The - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 123
The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide. Handling Paper 109 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 124
Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS 9 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 110 Handling Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 125
steps to access the imagePROGRAF website. Important • When you update paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool, the paper type setting on the Control Panel, in the printer driver, and in related software is updated. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 126
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Stay Informed. The default browser is started, and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Note • In Windows, you can also access the imagePROGRAF webpage by clicking the start menu, - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 127
Paper Sizes You can use the following sizes of paper. Sheets You can use sheets in the following sizes, up to 610 mm (24 in) wide. Paper Size Dimensions ISO A1 594 × 841 mm (23 × 33 in) ISO A2 420 × 594 mm (16.5 × 23 in) ISO A2+ 432 × 610 mm (17 × 24 × 610 mm (20 × 24 in) 18"x22" 457 × - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 128
) - 610 × 914 mm (24 × 36 in) No Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Identication in Roll Paper Width in Printer Driver (*1) 24-in. Roll (610mm) Yes Borderless - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 129
Cover before selecting the paper source. After you select the roll as the paper source, a message is displayed instructing you to load the roll. At this point, load the roll. (→P.119) Note • If any paper is loaded that will not be used, remove it before loading the roll. (→P.122) (→P.164) Handling - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 130
paper manually using the Paper Cutting operation of the printer. (→P.129) • To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the roll holder and attach the 3-Inch Paper Core Holder Stopper. (→P.144) • If you use a roll A2 or larger for Borderless Printing, insert - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 131
Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown, pushing it rmly in until the ange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Important • Insert the roll rmly until it touches the Holder Stopper. If it does not touch the stopper, feeding problems may occur. Handling Paper 117 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 132
Holder. Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again. Note • How to remove the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 133
Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. Handling rolls 2. With the edge of the roll paper facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides. Make sure that the colors of the Roll Holder shaft ends (b) - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 134
3. Insert the edge of the roll paper into the Paper Feed Slot (a) and feed it manually until you hear the paper feed tone. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you pull it out. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 135
setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, as well as the barcode printed on rolls. Automatic Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed On Printed The type and amount of paper left is automatically detected based on the barcode - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 136
has been ejected, a barcode and brief text message are printed on the leading edge of rolls. If the document is not cut but kept in the printer, only the text message is printed. This is also the case when printing on 8-inch rolls or clear lm. 3. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. 122 Handling - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 137
4. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Handling rolls 5. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. 6. Close the Roll Paper Unit Cover. Handling Paper 123 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 138
why the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used. If printing results are not as you expected, adjust the paper feed amount and Printhead height. (→P.589) (→P.588) Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 139
length on the Display Screen if no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper. Select the roll length, and then press the OK button. The printer will automatically go online. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 140
ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can advance or retract the roll by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. If you hold down the ▲ or ▼ button for less than - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 141
• If the document is not cut but kept in the printer, only the text message is printed. This is also the case when printing on 8-inch rolls or clear lm. Important • If the barcode on the roll is not detected, enter the type and length of paper on the Control Panel. Follow these steps to activate - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 142
On The leading edge is cut off when you load a roll, and scraps are removed. The amount of paper cut off from the leading edge varies depending on the paper type. For more information, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Note • If you print on paper that has an irregular width, set Skew Check Lv - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 143
to cut pages Paper Yes Cutting by pressing Cutter Unit buttons for manual Cutting (→P.133) cutting after printing when the printer driver is congured to Auto Cut > No or Print Cut Guideline . Otherwise choose this option if you want to cut the roll edge after loading a roll. No Print Cut - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 144
Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 145
or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ► button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. 6. Start printing. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. 7. Press the Online button. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 146
Handling rolls 8. Use scissors to cut the roll paper along the cut line. 9. Press the Online button. The roll is rewound, and rewinding stops automatically. 132 Handling Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 147
your specied position) 1. If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting. 3. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 148
from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 149
wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. You can prevent problems by adjusting the drying time after printing before the paper is cut. Windows 1. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.149) 2. Select - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 150
Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. 3. In the Media Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.152) 136 Handling Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 151
, select C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.153) Note • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated ( Off ) for all paper types. • To have the printer wait for ink to dry immediately after printing without releasing paper, set Cutting Mode to Eject in the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 152
of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see "Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)". (→P.142) 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. Use a store-bought cutter or the like - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 153
the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. Handling rolls 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 154
there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.141), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 155
Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Install the Roll Feed Unit on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 156
Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp. 2. Press the Load/Eject button. A screen is displayed for paper displayed for paper size selection. 4. Select the desired size and press the OK button. Instructions for - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 157
roll for borderless printing, insert the Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. • Roll Holder Set RH2-24 • Roll Holder • Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores (a) and (b)) • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment • Spacer for Borderless Printing For instructions on installing these parts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 158
Core Attachment To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular groove (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 159
. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown. Important • If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, be sure to attach the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. If you do not attach the Spacer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 160
rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used for the Top Paper Feed Slot, so both methods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time. Thus, if a roll has been advanced when you wish to print from the Top Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 161
rolls in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.122) 2. Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws (a) on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit and remove the unit from the printer. 3. Hold the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying handles (a) as you remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. Handling Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 162
. 1. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). 2. Use a coin or screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer. 148 Handling Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 163
Handling rolls Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2. Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 164
Handling rolls Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 165
types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. (→P.135) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 166
types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. (→P.135) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 167
types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. (→P.135) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 168
on the Control Panel and specied the type and size of paper, the printer will prepare to print on the roll. If you print under these conditions, an error will occur when the roll is ejected. (→P.699) Note • You cannot switch the paper source in the following situations: • If the Message lamp is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 169
you want to change the type or size of paper shown on the Control Panel, press the Menu button and change the settings in the Control Panel menus. (→P.162) (→P.163) Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. (→P.164) • If a roll is loaded, the roll paper is automatically ejected. Handling - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 170
Tray Cover . The sheet may jam if it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front. • If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before this procedure. (→P.146) 1. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than POP Board from a computer beforehand, the type and size - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 171
the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. 6. Press the OK button to start feeding the paper. After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically. If no print job was received - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 172
If Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer. is displayed, check the space behind the printer, lift the four Front Tray Guides on the Ejection Guide, and then press the OK button. Note • Sufcient space behind the printer is required when loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. For details on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 173
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 3. Open Upper Cover is displayed. At this point, open the Top Cover. 4. With the sheet printing-side up, place the leading edge on the Front Tray Guides and insert it straight into the Front Paper Feed Slot. Handling Paper 159 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 174
between the Platen and Paper Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 160 Handling - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 175
After printing, the printer will temporarily stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. Press the Load/Eject button to release the sheet. After pulling it straight out, press the OK button. (→P.165) 8. Lift the four Front Tray Guides - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 176
select Manual PaperType, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Note • Select POP Board when loading heavyweight paper. • For details on paper types, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Plain Paper is selected - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 177
size, and then press the OK button. The printer is now ready to advance the paper. • If you have sent the print job from a computer beforehand, the screen for paper type and size selection is not displayed. Printing will start after the paper is advanced. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 178
sheet. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 164 Handling - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 179
the sheet from dropping. In this case, remove the paper as follows. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. Note • If you load paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot but press the Load/Eject button without printing, the printer will eject the paper and stop advancing it momentarily while the trailing edge is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 180
/Eject. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side manually. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 181
there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.168), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 182
other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press OK button. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 183
the Output Stacker, always use it in position (1). If you do not, printed documents may not be dropped into the Output Stacker, and the printed surface may become soiled. • The Output Stacker can hold one sheet. When printing multiple pages, remove each sheet after it is printed. Handling Paper 169 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 184
for easy removal (b). To switch the stacker to the position for easy removal, move the Support Rod to the position of (b). This position enables printed documents to be removed more easily. For information on the position for easy removal, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) 170 Handling - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 185
, for some types of media, you can use the stacker in the extended position (b). This position enables printed documents to be removed more easily. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in the extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Handling Paper 171 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 186
the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 187
which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing. Note • Easy Settings are also available, providing convenient presets. To use the presets, simply choose the printing application. For details on Easy Settings, refer to the following topics. • Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 188
Print quality and color settings Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 189
an expanded color space ( Adobe RGB ). *1: Options suitable for the selected Print Priority are listed under Color Mode. *2: The order of options displayed varies depending on the operating system. *3: Adobe RGB is not available if an incompatible combination of the paper type and print quality is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 190
at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. • For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 191
color settings Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 192
Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.173) • For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Photos and Images (Windows) (→P.228) • Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 193
monochrome photos in the neutral black image tone of conventional lm photographs. Settings optimized for printing in colors matching those of images created using the Adobe RGB color space. Settings optimized for printing posters mainly composed of photos and images. POP Ad Settings optimized for - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 194
these values as needed. (Advanced Settings) For details on Advanced Settings, see "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.173) • For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 195
to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.173) For instructions on printing line drawings and text, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) (→P.215) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 196
printed. Print targets for line drawings and text Print Target Description Poster (Notice Announcement) Settings optimized for printing announcements such as wall newspapers and other notices with a large Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.173) For instructions on printing line drawings and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 197
Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.173) For instructions on printing ofce documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) (→P.222) • Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) (→P.224 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 198
settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired. The available options vary depending on the color mode. Color Mode Description Color Print in color. Monochrome (Photo) Grayscale - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 199
) using the printer driver You can select the printer prole in the Printer Prole Settings list. Driver ICM Mode Color adjustment based on the standard Windows ICM function. The printer driver adjusts the colors. Available when using Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003/Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 200
skin tone and dark areas attractively in subdued, dark photos. For printing indoor shots of people or evening scenes attractively. Colorimetric Color-matching with adjustment to remove color from white area. Without white adjustment, colors are added to white area. Colorimetric (No Wht-pnt Corr - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 201
printing results. For instructions on monitor calibration, refer to the documentation for your monitor and operating system. For instructions on color adjustment, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 202
in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • This function is only supported in Windows. For instructions on selecting color tones on Charts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 203
sheet. • If the paper is not compatible with the Monochrome (Photo) setting, choose Monochrome . • Because color ink is used to produce gray continuous-tone images, the gray may appear to have a tinge of color. Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows) (→P.207) Fine-Tuning - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 204
and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 205
Mode list. 9. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click H Color Settings. Print quality and color settings Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 206
print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. Choose the original size in the C Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 207
displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. 12. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) 13 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 208
Print quality and color settings 14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) 194 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 209
quality and color settings Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 210
displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. 12. To adjust brightness and contrast, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) 13 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 211
14. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Print quality and color settings Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) Enhanced Printing Options 197 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 212
(Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 213
Print quality and color settings 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 desired. Adjustment Item Description C Cyan D Magenta Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan , - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 214
quality and color settings 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Media Source, and so on. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 215
of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 216
Print quality and color settings 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 202 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 217
OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 218
print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Select the printer Choose Print in the application menu. 6. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 219
8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print quality and color settings 9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settingsdialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 205 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 220
. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. 13. Access the Finishing pane. 14. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) 206 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 221
Printing Photos (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 222
the Color Settings dialog box. 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Media Source, and so on. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 223
of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 3. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 224
Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 225
13. Access the Page Setup pane. Print quality and color settings 14. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 226
quality and color settings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 227
8. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print quality and color settings 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. On the Gray Tone - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 228
Print quality and color settings 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) 214 Enhanced Printing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 229
size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • 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 in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 230
width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Windows)". (→P.441) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 231
420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 232
the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 218 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 233
Print quality and color settings 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 234
topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 235
the Finishing pane. 10. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 11. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.517) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 236
and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 237
details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Windows)". (→P.441) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Con - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 238
and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets • Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 239
ed in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.492) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 240
and color settings Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 241
the Finishing pane. 10. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 11. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.517) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 242
in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 243
Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Windows)". (→P.441) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 244
in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 245
sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 231 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 246
Print quality and color settings 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 247
9) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0mm) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 248
in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 249
Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.517) 13. Conrm - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 250
in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 251
the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Windows)". (→P.441) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 252
Page size: 10×12 inches • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 253
in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 254
Print quality and color settings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 255
9) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • Original: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 256
in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 257
• If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.517) 13 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 258
them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Media Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. For instructions on resizing originals to match the paper size, refer to the following topics - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 259
them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired. For instructions on resizing originals to match the roll paper width, refer to the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 260
of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 261
can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.248) • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 262
printer driver dialog box. (→P.149) 2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. 3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. 4. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instructions - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 263
utility, or refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1. Load the original on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 264
and paper size), based on which originals transferred to the hot folder will be printed. Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. 1. To display the GARO ExtraKit dialog box, either double-click the GARO ExtraKit icon after navigating to Applications - Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF, or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 265
Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1. Load the original on - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 266
: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paperr width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 267
than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner. In this case, you can center originals by selecting G Print Centered on the Layout sheet. 13. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 268
Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 269
the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 255 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 270
or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Click G Scaling and enter "120." Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 271
size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 272
list. 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 258 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 273
12. Access the Page Setup pane. Printing enlargements or reductions 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Enhanced Printing Options 259 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 274
120." Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner. In this case, you - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 275
size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 276
of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list and click OK. • Make sure the roll paper width you specify matches the width of the loaded roll. 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) 262 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 277
(210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In C Paper Size, click the size of the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 278
sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 264 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 279
dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 280
enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 281
. 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 267 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 282
dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 15. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) 268 Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 283
A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • 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 in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 284
the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. 10. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 11. Select the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 285
/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In C Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5. Choose Print - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 286
the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 272 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 287
enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 14. Make sure E Fit Media Size is selected. 15. Click ISO A3 in the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 288
originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 289
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 275 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 290
matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 15. Make sure D Fit Media Size is selected. 16. Click ISO A3 in the H Media Size list. 17. Conrm the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 291
paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 26 mm (1 in) higher than the page size • Rolls: Load paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm (0.24 in) higher than the page size • Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 292
register the paper size as a Custom Media Size. Oversized printing is not available with "Custom Size." (→P.331) For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) (→P.290) • Printing at Full - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 293
Guide. (→P.108) • If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • Paper incompatible with the printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 294
image quality is most important, make the original 3 mm longer on each side than the paper size so that the image can be printed at actual size in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 295
extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 4. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 296
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 dialog box. 13. In C Borderless Printing Method, click F Print Image with Actual Size. 14. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 297
: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 298
sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 284 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 299
the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 300
Coated Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 3. In D Print Area Setting, click H For Broderless Printing. 4. In the A Page Size list, choose a paper size supported for - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 301
the Main pane is displayed. Printing at full size 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 11. Access the Finishing pane. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 302
loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Access the Page Setup pane. 288 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 303
setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 304
: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • 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 in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 305
list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Note • You can select Oversize in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 306
A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In C Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - Oversize. Note • For oversized printing, choose paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 307
the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 293 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 308
shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) 294 Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 309
at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 310
of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 311
Guide. (→P.108) • If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • Paper incompatible with the printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 312
to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 313
Guide. (→P.108) • If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • Paper incompatible with the printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 314
borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) (→P.312 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 315
Guide. (→P.108) • If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • Paper incompatible with the printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 316
image quality is most important, make the original 3 mm longer on each side than the paper size so that the image can be printed at actual size in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 317
extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 4. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 318
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 dialog box. 13. In C Borderless Printing Method, click F Print Image with Actual Size. 14. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 319
: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 320
sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 306 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 321
the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 322
Coated Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 3. In D Print Area Setting, click H For Broderless Printing. 4. In the A Page Size list, choose a paper size supported for - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 323
the Main pane is displayed. Borderless Printing 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 11. Access the Finishing pane. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 324
loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Access the Page Setup pane. 310 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 325
setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 326
of the paper size. Note • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 327
the Information dialog box. 13. In C Borderless Printing Method, make sure E Scale to t Roll Paper Width is selected. 14. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Enhanced Printing Options 313 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 328
display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In C Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. Note • All sizes are available in borderless printing if you resize originals to t the roll width. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 329
12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 315 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 330
check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 16. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) 316 Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 331
, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the application - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 332
sure the Main pane is displayed. 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 318 Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 333
Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 334
. 15. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 16. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that E Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 17. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 335
to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.144) If - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 336
box to display the Information dialog box. 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 dialog box. 13. In C Borderless Printing Method, click D Fit Media Size. 14. Click Match Page Size in the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 337
printing. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 338
sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 324 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 339
dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 14. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 15. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. 16. Click E Fit Media Size under D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 17. In I Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. 18. Conrm the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 340
attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 341
the Main pane is displayed. Borderless Printing 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 342
Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 343
dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 15. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 16. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. 17. Click D Fit Media Size under C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 18. In H Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. 19. Conrm the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 344
maximum supported roll length is 18.0 m or 19.7 yd (when printing in Mac OS X). For instructions on printing vertical or horizontal banners, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 345
always be available, we recommend registering the paper size in the printer driver. Note • These temporary paper sizes you register on the printer are called "Custom Sizes" in Windows. For instructions on specifying non-standard paper sizes for printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 346
( Manual ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) 1. Load the square paper (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) in the Top Paper Feed Slot. 2. Choose Print in the source application menu. 3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 347
. 2. Enter "430" [16.9 in] in both Width and Height. 11. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Enhanced Printing Options 333 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 348
( Manual ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) 1. Load the square paper (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) in the Top Paper Feed Slot. 2. Choose Print in the source application menu. 3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 349
. Click Manual in the L Media Source list. 13. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, "430 mm Square." 14. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Enhanced Printing Options 335 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 350
Feed Slot. 3. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 4. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 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 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 351
14. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 15. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 18. In D Easy - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 352
to print using Custom Media Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named "430*430" in Custom Media Size. • Document: Scanned image • Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 353
Area Setting, click F For Manual printing. 12. Click I OK to close the dialog box. 13. Choose Print in the application menu. 14. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 15. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 16. After conrming that - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 354
banners or at other non-standard sizes 17. Access the Finishing pane. 18. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 19. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) 340 Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 355
(Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word • Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 356
sizes 10. Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see "Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)". (→P.332) Creating the banner - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 357
or at other non-standard sizes 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click POP Ad in the E Print Target list. 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 358
the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Note • If printing is unsuccessful - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 359
(Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner • Page Size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 360
banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Access the Main pane. 3. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 4. After conrming that D Easy Settings - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 361
is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. In C Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. 9. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 10. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width. 11. Conrm - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 362
Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner • Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm, [3.9×19.7 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 363
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 5. Enter a desired paper name in B Custom Name. "My Horizontal Banner" is used in this example. 6. In C Units, click D mm. 7. Under F Media Size, enter "100" in G Wid. and "500" in H Hght. 8. Click J Add to add the paper size of "My Horizontal Banner." - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 364
banners or at other non-standard sizes Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 3. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 365
is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. In B Page Size, make sure "My Horizontal Banner" is displayed, as registered in Media Design. 10. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 11. Click - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 366
on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents. Free Layout (Windows) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 367
. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) (→P.361) • Printing Multiple Originals Next to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 368
is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 369
lines, as desired. Important • This function cannot be combined with the following options. • Borderless Printing • Scaling Originals (Windows) • Banner Printing (Windows) For instructions on printing multiple pages per sheet, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 370
than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing. For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) (→P.357) • Printing Large Posters (Mac OS - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 371
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 372
the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of the portion you do not want to print. 3. Click OK to close the Pages to Print dialog box. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 373
maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing on four sheets of paper based on the following example. • Document: Poster • Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper type: Glossy Paper • Paper size - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 374
multiple pages per sheet 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Paper. 9. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Poster (Graphic Image) in the F Print Target list. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. Select the I Page Layout - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 375
Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 376
• Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. 9. Print from the imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 377
describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Enhanced Printing Options 363 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 378
closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. 5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 379
with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 380
without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 381
the Page Setup pane. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 10. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. 11. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 382
is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 383
the Finishing pane. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 10. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. 11. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 384
size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) • 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 in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 385
in the application software. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 9. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. Select - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 386
420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 387
. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10. Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Enhanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 388
is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 389
how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Select the printer in Chooser - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 390
choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in J Layout Direction and K Page Border. 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. 376 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 391
of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 392
to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width. For instructions on centering originals when printing on rolls - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 393
with the center of the sheet. For instructions on centering originals when printing on sheets, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) (→P.388) • Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) (→P.390 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 394
: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 395
the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. Select the G Print Centered check box. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 396
0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.00 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 3. In C Paper Size, click the size of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 397
Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 383 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 398
size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. Select the J Print Centered check box. 14. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 399
how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 400
Centering originals 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 10. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. Access the Finishing pane. 386 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 401
(297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Select the F Print Centered check box. 15. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 402
297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper Type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 403
Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Important • If you have selected Manual as the media source but have not loaded the paper yet, follow the instructions on the printer control panel - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 404
on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 405
, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.493) Important • If you have selected Manual as the media source but have not loaded the paper yet, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to complete - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 406
on Sheets (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the source application menu - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 407
8. Access the Page Setup pane. Centering originals 9. Make sure B Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 10. Access the Finishing pane. Enhanced Printing Options 393 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 408
, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) Important • If you have selected Manual as the media source but have not loaded the paper yet, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to complete - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 409
the roll paper width after rotation, use this function with Scale to t Roll Paper Width to print rotated pages. For tips on conserving roll paper, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 410
computer and operating system. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) (→P.397) • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) (→P.399) • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 411
A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 412
A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10. Select the I No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) 398 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 413
mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 3. In C Paper Size, click the size of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 414
Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 400 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 415
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 416
roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Select the printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 417
Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. Select the H No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. 12. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 418
portrait orientation 90 degrees to t within the width of A3/A4 roll paper (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 419
the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. Select the K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 420
degrees to t within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 421
Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 407 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 422
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 423
9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 424
Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. Select the I Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 425
CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It's easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 426
size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • 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 in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 427
width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Windows)". (→P.441) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 428
420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 429
the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 415 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 430
ed in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.492) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 431
topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 432
the Finishing pane. 10. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. 11. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.517) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 433
• Watermarks are supported in Windows and Mac OS 9. • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks in Windows. In Mac OS 9, you can use up to 50 original watermarks including the watermarks provided. For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 434
image of the original is printed. For instructions on specifying the original orientation before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) (→P.429) • Making the Original - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 435
be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing. If you prefer, you can print continuously without cutting the roll, or you can print a cut line. For instructions on cutting roll paper after printing, refer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 436
and operating system. • imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop Guide (Windows) • imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop Guide (Macintosh) Using the Printer Driver to Print The printer driver offers the following settings and adjustments. • Choose the standard sRBG color space or Adobe RGB as - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 437
source documents in posters and compose an original with them. Important • This function is only supported in Windows. For detailed instructions on editing with PosterArtist, refer to the following topic: • Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) (→P.463) Enhanced Printing Options 423 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 438
Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • Auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 439
This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 440
. 10. Click C Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 441
This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 442
. 10. Click D Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 443
A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • 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 in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 444
Roll Paper in the L Media Source list. 10. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 445
mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size, click the size of the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 446
the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 432 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 447
Other useful settings 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Con - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 448
useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Select the printer in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 449
of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 450
size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) • 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 in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 451
, click F Edit Watermark. Refer to the printer driver help for instructions on modifying watermarks to create your own. 13. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Enhanced Printing Options 437 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 452
how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, "FILE COPY") based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Select the printer in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 453
11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. Enhanced Printing Options 439 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 454
useful settings 12. Select the C Watermark check box. 13. Click FILE COPY in the D Watermarks list. Note • To create your own, original watermark, click E Edit Watermark. Refer to the printer driver help for instructions on modifying watermarks to create your own. 14. Specify additional printing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 455
Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.475) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.450) You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 456
for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.461) You can view support information and the user's manual. • Device Settings Sheet (Windows) (→P.462) You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the printer driver version. imagePROGRAF Free - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 457
Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.443) • Checking a print preview (→P.444) Checking layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information. The page size, paper size, and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 458
the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, PageComposer is launched before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see "Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows)". (→P.445) 444 Software - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 459
Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 460
on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.450) , click Get Information by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Source Shows the Media Source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the Media Source and media type settings in the printer driver, select the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 461
Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. A Copy Button Corresponding Utility - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 462
how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 463
Windows Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 464
, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source, media type, and roll width. C Preferences Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the paper type. E Print Target Choose presets that match the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 465
Setting Item M Status Monitor N About S Defaults Windows Description Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 466
selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source, media type, and roll width. C Preferences Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the paper type. E Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 467
Setting Item M Status Monitor N About S Defaults Windows Description Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 468
items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Page Size Description Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see "Paper Sizes". (→P.113) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 469
Orientation (→P.420) Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.395) Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main sheet. Choose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 470
refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Page Layout Description Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.355) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.356) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.352) Using PosterArtist to Compose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 471
Setting Item M Special Settings S Defaults Windows Description If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Software 457 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 472
Windows) (→P.450) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper. Setting Item Description A Sample The image at left is updated the brightness if the printed document is lighter or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 473
Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favoritessheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Favorites B Settings Details C Comment D Apply Favorite E Application Settings Priority F Delete G Edit H Add Description Printing favorites - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 474
Utility Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor , which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) check • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Click to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 475
information and the user's manual. Windows Button A Support Information B User Manual C Settings Summaries Corresponding Utility Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 476
Device Settings Sheet (Windows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 477
multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.473) 3. Make sure the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 478
in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. 10. Print from the PosterArtist - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 479
created in Photoshop • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Windows Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 480
Windows 9. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 10. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. 11. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 12. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 13. - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 481
list. 21. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 22. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.443) Software 467 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 482
for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : "Printer List" shows a list of printers, and "Status Monitor" shows details for each printer. • You can view a list of the printers for which printer drivers have been installed - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 483
Windows imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 484
rights equivalent to the "Administrator" account. 1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software. 3. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the installation - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 485
Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer's IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 486
is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • You can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access. In - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 487
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. 2. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Windows Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 488
. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu. see "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 489
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2. Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Windows 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 490
Windows Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 491
Sheet: Color (Windows) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment : color If the color tone as printed is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 492
values. Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 493
ICM Mode , or Host ICM Mode , depending on your color matching system. If you don't want color matching using the printer driver, select Off . B Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 494
and Text , clear Use the Same Prole for All Objects and specify the individual settings. C Printer Prole Settings Specify the printer prole as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings . Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) 480 Software - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 495
Windows Matching sheet: Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors Matching Method C Setting Method D Print Chart Description Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Here, select - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 496
Chart. Setting Item A Printer B Media Type C Media Source D Print Description The printer name is displayed here. Select the type of paper, as desired. For information on the types of paper compatible with Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) , refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) Choose - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 497
sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.450) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. Setting Item Description A Preview The image at left is updated to reect - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 498
Windows Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 499
Windows Conrming the Print Image Before Printing The preview screen displayed before printing enables you to see the original image just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs helps prevent printing errors. For instructions on previewing print jobs, refer to the following topics, - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 500
types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. (→P.135) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 501
dialog box, on the Page Setup Sheet (Windows) (→P.454) , click Media Size Options. Setting Item Description A Media Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. B Delete Custom media sizes created by users can be deleted from the Media Size List - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 502
printer driver dialog box. (→P.149) 2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. 3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. 4. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instructions - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 503
utility, or refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1. Load the original on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 504
Settings dialog box, on the Layout Sheet (Windows) (→P.456) , click Special Settings. Setting Item Description A FineZoom Settings This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto . If documents are not printed correctly on large-format media, it may help to select Yes - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 505
Settings dialog box, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.450) , click View Settings by Print Target. Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 506
as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.505) You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer. • Support Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.506) You can view support information and the user's manual. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 507
displayed when the Size tab is clicked Pane with printer and paper illustrations Information Displayed On top, illustrations indicate the page size of the original, the paper size, orientation, layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information. Under this, the page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 508
View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see "Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X)". (→P.497) 494 Software - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 509
and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Preview (Macintosh) Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout Before - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 510
. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. 5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to imagePROGRAF Preview Guide . 496 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 511
describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. In the application menu, choose Print. 2. Click Preview to open the preview window. 3. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print to start printing. Note • "Preview" is provided as - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 512
499) , click Get Information by Media Type. Setting Item Description A Media Source Shows the Media Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded. To update the media type setting in the printer driver, select the desired Media Source option and click OK . 498 Software - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 513
as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type B Get Information C Set E Print Target F View set. L Printer Information Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) Click to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 514
B Get Information C Set E Print Priority F Print Quality H Color Mode I Set J Unidirectional Printing K High-Precision Printing L Printer Information Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) Click to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 515
items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Media Source Description Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in A Media Type in the Main pane. B Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 516
the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.396) L Rotate Page 90 degrees Activate this setting to rotate the original 90 degrees before - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 517
for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor , which enables you to view the status of print jobs. C Set Click to complete the settings for Auto Arrange or Color imageRUNNER Enlargement - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 518
Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper. Setting Item Description A Sample The image at left is updated desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 519
Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. Mac OS X Setting Item A Data Send Method Description Choose how printing data is sent to the printer. • B Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • C Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer Software 505 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 520
Utility Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. Click to view the printer user's manual. This function requires the user's manual to be installed on your - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 521
In the printer driver, specify Driver Correction and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. 1. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space. Note • Photoshop CS2 is used in this example. • For instructions on creating Adobe RGB images, refer to the Photoshop documentation. 2. Choose Print with - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 522
displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 12. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 13. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. 14. In Mode, click Driver Correction. 15. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 523
is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 20. Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in C Page Size -in this case, 10"x12". 21. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 524
set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance. Note • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. 1. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 525
OS X Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 526
, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 527
that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your selection in Matching . C Color Space Select the applicable color space as desired. Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) Software 513 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 528
Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.499) , click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. Setting Item Description A Preview The image at left is updated to reect any - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 529
types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. (→P.135) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 530
the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.499) , click View Settings by Print Target. Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon. C Details Here, you can - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 531
OS 9) (→P.535) Mac OS 9 For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.521) You can specify the number of copies, page range, media type, color processing, print quality, and print preview. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 532
displayed when the I Size tab is clicked Pane with printer and paper illustrations Information Displayed On top, illustrations indicate the page size of the original, the paper size, orientation, layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information. Under this, the page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 533
the View set. dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see "Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9)". (→P.520) Software 519 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 534
how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. In the application menu, choose Print. 2. Click Preview to open the preview window. 3. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing. Note • "Preview" is provided as - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 535
of "1-999." Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and To Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 536
of "1-999." Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and To Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 537
refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Roll Paper Width Description Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. B Page Size value in a range of "5-600." G Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected from the A Media Source list in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 538
J Layout Direction Description This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. K Page Border This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 539
items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Media paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width. C Watermark Activating this option makes two settings available, D Watermarks and E Edit Watermark . Printing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 540
Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper. Setting Item Description A Sample The image at left is updated desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 541
on the Device Settings pane. Mac OS 9 Setting Item A Utility Description Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment Software 527 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 542
the Additional Settingspane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Background Printing D Data Send Method G Printing Finished Alert Method H Make a Sound J Display a Message Description Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking B On to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 543
, click Export and specify the le to save. Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. Select the printer in Chooser. 2. Choose Page Setup from the application have been changed. For details, refer to the printer driver help. Software 529 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 544
Mac OS 9 7. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)". (→P.518) 530 Software - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 545
: Glossy Photo Paper • Roll width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • Do not set up color-matching in Photoshop. • In the printer driver, specify Driver Matching Mode and set Color Space to Adobe RGB. 1. In Photoshop, create an image in the Adobe RGB color space. Note • Photoshop CS2 is used in this - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 546
Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 8. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 9. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 10. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. 11. In Mode, click Driver Correction. 12. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 547
loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in the B Roll Paper Width list, click the L Printer in the Main pane to update the printer information. 19. Conrm the print settings, and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 548
set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance. Note • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. 1. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 549
OS 9 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 550
Mac OS 9 3. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. 536 Software - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 551
, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 552
adjustment. Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 553
that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your selection in Matching . C Color Space Select the applicable color space as desired. Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) Software 539 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 554
pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.521) , click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. Setting Item Description A Preview The image above is updated to reect - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 555
Mac OS 9 Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.184) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 556
types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. (→P.135) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 557
Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.528) , click Special Settings. Setting Item Description A Fast Graphic Process If image colors are inconsistent in printed documents or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses, clearing this option may help produce the expected results. Software 543 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 558
the Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.521) , click View Settings by Print Target. Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon. C Details Here, you can - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 559
operating systems Note • The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk network. • Compatible with EtherTalk Phase 2. • Printing over a NetWare network • Compatible servers • Novell NetWare 4.2/5.1/6.0 • Compatible clients • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Professional) • Compatible - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 560
to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour(Zeroconf) functions. • Example - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 561
's IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide. Follow the steps below to congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 562
RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconguring the IP address, see "Conguring the IP Address on the Printer". (→P.547) • For details on RemoteUI, see "Using RemoteUI". (→P.555) 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 563
gateway. 0.0.0.0 Activate this setting to use LDP On Printing. Activate this setting to use IPP On Printing. Specify the URI of the printer used printer for IPP printing using up to 252 characters (1-252 characters). When using a standard Windows port for IPP printing, enter an URL less than 255 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 564
use numbers, "-", or "." for the rst character, or "-" or "." for the last character. Multicast DNS Service Name Specify the printer's Multicast Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) DNS service options you will not use. • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 565
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer's IP address on the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 3. - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 566
Setup, and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select MAC Address, and then press the ► button. You can also print information on the printer status, which includes the MAC address, as follows: 1. Press the Menu button - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 567
send the IP address to the printer and congure it. ping [IP address as specied in the ARP command] -l 479 Example: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -l 479 Note • In "-l," the "l" is the letter "l". • In Mac OS X when using Terminal, enter the ping command in the format "ping -s 479 xxx.xxx.xxx - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 568
Mode and click Logon. 3. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. 4. Click Information in the Device Manager menu at left specify other security-related information, such as use of SNMP or IPP authentication, or an IP address to restrict printing via TCP/IP. 7. Click OK to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 569
Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer's IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings. For details on conguring printer settings for - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 570
status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing. Besides - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 571
Setting Specify the type of frame to use in NetWare. Disabled Activate this setting to use On NCP Burst Mode. This mode supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server mode. Normally, leave the setting On. Choose the print service. • Bindery PServer • RPrinter • NDS PServer • NPrinter - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 572
advertising name is the same as the name of the print server. Printer Number Specify the number of the 0 printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-254) Enter the printer number designated by the NetWare print service. 7. Click OK to display the Network page. Default Setting 558 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 573
. • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, see "Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility". (→P.470) Specifying the frame type using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 1. Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. 2. In the list of printers, select the printer to congure - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 574
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel 1. Press the Print Service, and then press the ► button. 9. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired print service, and then press the OK button. Return to the NetWare menu. 10. Press the Online button to bring the printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 575
5.1/6.0/6.5, NDPS may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway included with NetWare. For details on conguring NDPS, refer to the NetWare documentation. • NDS (Novell Directory Service) and Bindery NDS and bindery are both supported. Use the mode that is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 576
(Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. 2. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print Services Quick - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 577
conguring the printer's protocol settings. Note down the print server name for future reference. 4. Specify the printer type. 1. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type. To use remote printer mode, set Printer Type to Parallel and Position to Manual Load. 2. Press the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 578
password has been set on the printer, enter the password. 4. Click supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server mode. Normally, choose On. 8. In Print Application, click the print service to be used. Note • Only one print service selected here will be enabled. Multiple print services - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 579
the password of the print server created in Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.561) 4. In Polling Interval, specify the interval at which the printer checks the NetWare print queue. • If you have selected NPrinter: Remote Printer Mode (Using a NDS Print Server) 1. In Print Server Name, enter the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 580
printer driver. Follow the instructions of your network administrator to install the printer driver on each computer to be used for printing. When installing the printer driver, choose Network Printer as the printer destination, and then choose the print queue created from the NetWare print service - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 581
) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer's IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. Important • If you use the printer on a TCP/IP - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 582
If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This topic describes how to share the printer in Windows. Important • We recommend that your network - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 583
name. 4. To print jobs from clients running other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and follow the instructions to install the printer driver of the corresponding version. If you are prompted to choose the location of the printer driver le, insert the provided User Software CD-ROM in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 584
rights equivalent to the "Administrator" account. 1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software. 3. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the installation - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 585
Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer's IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 586
ed in Name is displayed in Chooser in Mac OS 9 or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is "Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx)." (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 587
(Macintosh) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer's IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch to printing in an AppleTalk network, see - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 588
print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer • By using RemoteUI, you can also specify the object name used by AppleTalk, as well as the printer zone name. For details on RemoteUI, see "Using RemoteUI". - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 589
Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 8. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver. 9. In the Destination list at right, select AppleTalk, and then select the printer in the list below. 10. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 590
and click Apply now. 3. Close the Network window and save the settings. 4. Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. 5. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder. 6. If the printer name is not displayed in Printer List, click Add. 576 Network Setting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 591
Network Setting (Macintosh) 7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. Network Setting 577 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 592
congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel (→P.551) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 2. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver. 3. Click Registering IP Address in the Destination - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 593
4. Enter the printer's IP address in IP Address and click Add. Network Setting (Macintosh) 5. Click OK to close the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box. 6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. 7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 594
If you use other versions, refer to the help for the Printer Setup Utility (or the Print Center ). 1. Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. 2. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder. 3. Click Add to display the Printer Browser window. 4. Click - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 595
5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). Network Setting (Macintosh) 6. Enter the printer's IP address in Printer's Address and click Add. 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. Network Setting 581 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 596
on the printer. The printer name as displayed in Chooser in Mac OS 9 or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X is predened as the Multicast DNS Service Name. You can activate or deactivate the Bonjour function or change the printer name by using RemoteUI. For instructions on changing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 597
Network Setting (Macintosh) 4. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. Network Setting 583 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 598
Maintenance Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. For instructions on automatic adjustment - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 599
the Printhead 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Head Adj., printed for printhead adjustment. After reading the pattern, the printer automatically adjusts the Printhead alignment. Note • If paper is fed automatically and no roll - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 600
in Auto Head Adj. Manual Head Adj is available in the menu after you try Auto Head Adj. once. 1. When using sheets, have two unused sheets A4-sized or larger ready. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading Sheets Manually (→P.156) • Loading Rolls on the Roll Paper Holder - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 601
8. Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment. After you determine the pattern with straight lines, press ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and Setting, and then press the ► button. 12. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes online. Maintenance 587 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 602
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If printed documents rub against the printer during printing or if the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, it may help to raise the Printhead. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. 1. Press the Menu button to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 603
which automatic adjustment is not supported, you must adjust the feed amount manually. For instructions on manual adjustment, see "Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually". (→P.592) Note • To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 604
using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.80) • Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.85) Note • Always make sure the loaded paper paper. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 605
then press the OK button. Note • The supported range is -5 to +5. 5. Press the Online button to resume printing. Note • The Fine Band Adj. value set during printing is also applied to the next print job. However, if you adjust the feed amount (manually or automatically), the Fine Band Adj. value is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 606
colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually. When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount manually. We recommend automatic adjustment for other types of media. For instructions - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 607
below to adjust the feed amount manually. 1. When using sheets, load two unused sheets A4/Letter-sized or larger. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.80) • Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.85) Note • Always make - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 608
and then press the OK button. Note • The supported range is -5 to +5. 5. Press the Online button to resume printing. Note • The Fine Band Adj. adjustment value set during printing is also applied to the next print job. However, if you adjust the Printhead alignment, the Fine Band Adj. value is reset - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 609
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. 1. Press the Menu - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 610
the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount. Note • If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. (→P.592) Important • Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 611
Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.119) • Loading Sheets Manually (→P.156) Adjusting the feed amount Note • When loading paper, specify the correct paper type. When the paper type is not specied, the printing quality may be affected without the correct adjustment of the feeding. • We recommend using - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 612
documents (including documents printed on rolls) are affected by banding in different colors not only toward the end of the sheet but throughout the printed area, try adjusting the overall feed amount. (→P.589) • This adjustment is only possible when feeding paper from the Top Paper Feed Slot that - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 613
determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes back online. Note • If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 614
After Printhead replacement • If colors seem different from before (however, make sure you are printing under the same conditions and in the same printing environment) • When consistent color is desired from multiple printers (in this case, also use the same version of rmware and printer driver and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 615
Guide (Macintosh). Note • For further adjustment of the color of documents as printed applying color calibration, adjust the color in the printer driver. (→P.184) • You can check when color calibration was executed and what paper was used from Status Print, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (in Windows - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 616
paper compatible with color calibration. When using sheets, load paper A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.5×11 in) vertical, or larger. One sheet is required. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.80) • Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 617
in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • This function is only supported in Windows. For instructions on selecting color tones on Charts - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 618
printing (Windows) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 619
Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 8. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 9. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. 10 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 620
Check Tool now starts up. 13. Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. 14. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 621
Color adjustment 15. After conrming that Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode, select the number for the desired color tone on the chart in E Chart Number. 16. Click OK. 17. Conrm the print settings and start printing. Maintenance 607 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 622
in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the Eye-One spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of supported Eye-One devices, refer to the manual - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 623
Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 8. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 9. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 10. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. 11 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 624
Color adjustment 12. Select By entering values directly in C Setting Method. 13. Select the F Lighting Source Type and G Color Temperature determined in step 1. 14. Click OK. 15. Conrm the print settings and start printing. 610 Maintenance - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 625
Color adjustment Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. 2. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 626
. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu. see "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 627
Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers. • Y Ink Tank PFI-101Y • PC Ink Tank PFI- - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 628
six months after breaking the seal. Using an old Ink Tank may affect the printing quality. • Do not remove the Ink Tank if the printer is not used for a long period (a month or more). Ink remaining in the printer may become clogged and cause of printing problems. • Coverage may be uneven if you - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 629
case. Go to step 4 and remove the Ink Tank. Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printing or printhead cleaning. Note • Ink Tank replacement is possible even when print jobs are being canceled or if paper is being fed. 2. Press the Menu - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 630
Ink Tanks 5. Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. 6. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it. 616 Maintenance - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 631
Tanks Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. • Dispose of used Ink Tank according to local regulations. 8. Before opening the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 632
. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. • Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Do not remove and shake an Ink Tank that has already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. 10. Press the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 633
11. Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks. 12. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Ink Tanks Note • Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. 13. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink Tank. Maintenance 619 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 634
Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining ink levels, or after tasks that consume a lot of ink such as large-format printing or head cleaning, check the remaining levels and replace Ink Tank as needed. (→P.614) 620 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 635
Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.620) Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. In this case, replace or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 636
Printheads Printheads Printhead This is a replacement Printhead for the printer. • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.625) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 637
the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer's Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.49) 1. Load unused paper. • Loading and Printing on Rolls - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 638
about four minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about ve minutes to complete. The printhead is cleaned, and the printer goes online. 4. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 639
Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead This printer uses two Printheads. Replace one or both Printheads in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace both Printheads, one at a time - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 640
. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replacement. • Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after replacement of the Printhead. (→P.49) 1. If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 641
Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 10. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 642
the used Printhead. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 643
. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. • The inside surface of Safety Cap 2 (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Handle it carefully to avoid touching the nozzles or spilling ink. Spilled ink may cause stains. The Printhead contains ink to protect the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 644
sure that the metal contacts do not touch the Carriage, carefully push the printhead rmly into the carriage. 16. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 17. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 630 Maintenance - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 645
requesting you to load paper. Important • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is lling with ink. • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead alignment will not be adjusted. In this case, adjust the alignment after Printhead replacement by accessing Auto Head Adj. in Advanced Adj - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 646
angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used. Handle the Maintenance Cartridge carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. 632 Maintenance - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 647
Cartridge. Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead cleaning, or while ink is being lled. If you pause printing to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, it may cause the printed Remove the Ejection Guide. Maintenance 633 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 648
during removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. 8. Open the plastic bag of the new - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 649
and store the box on a at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its active and ongoing policy to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 650
Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. 14. Press the OK button. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed advising you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, printing is not - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 651
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 652
Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is full, the Message lamp ashes and a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen. Printing is disabled, and you cannot replace the Printhead or transfer the printer. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. 638 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 653
• Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock. Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 654
the following situations to ensure optimal operation. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After you have used up a roll • After borderless printing • After printing on small paper • After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting debris • If you have - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 655
Cleaning the Printer 6. If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush, provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. 7. Using a damp cloth that you have - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 656
may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock. • Never touch the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 657
prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable working environment. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After printing on small paper Caution • During cleaning, use a type of paper that - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 658
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding If white dots about 1 mm (0.039 in) apart appear on printed documents in the direction paper is fed, clean the spurs. During spur cleaning, a Cleaning sheet fed from the Top Paper Feed Slot is repeatedly advanced and retracted to clean the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 659
Cover (a). Cleaning the Printer 6. Squeeze the Width Guide (a) and slide it all the way to the left. 7. Remove the Cleaning sheet from the pouch. The pouch is used to store the Cleaning Sheet, so keep it in a safe place. 8. Insert the long side of the Cleaning sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot in - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 660
Cleaning the Printer Note • If the width of the paper used when soiling occurred is wider than the Cleaning sheet, insert the sheet in different positions as you perform sheet and press the OK button. 11. Put the Cleaning Sheet back in the pouch. 12. Close the Paper Tray Cover (a). 646 Maintenance - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 661
about four minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about ve minutes to complete. The printhead is cleaned, and the printer goes online. 4. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 662
the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations. (→P.632) • Do not tilt the printer in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer. 1. Remove the paper. • Rolls 1. Removing Rolls from the Roll Feed - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 663
Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Close every Ink Tank Lock Lever, and close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 664
if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the Ink Tanks, wait until the printer comes online, and follow this procedure again. 10. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 11. Open the Top Cover. 12 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 665
stored after initial installation. 13. Close the Top Cover. 14. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. 15. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. Maintenance 651 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 666
The rmware version is displayed. Updating the rmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware. For details on downloading and updating the rmware, visit the Canon website. 652 Maintenance - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 667
I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver. ⇒Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.80) How do I print manually? When printing manually, specify the paper type and size in the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 668
enlarged to t the roll width. This is an easy way to create vertical or horizontal banners. ⇒Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) (→P.330) How do I print on a custom paper size? You can specify custom sizes temporarily in the printer driver. ⇒Printing on Non-Standard - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 669
a Color imageRUNNER . ⇒Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (→P.247) Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 670
to turn the printer on. The printer is not selected in the printer driver. (The printer is in Sleep mode.) In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try printing again. In Mac OS X, select the printer by clicking Printer Setup Utility (or - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 671
the printer normally detects the hub communication mode and transmission rate automatically (in auto negotiation mode), sometimes the hub settings cannot be detected. In this case, congure the connection method manually, specifying the communication mode in use. (→P.658) Troubleshooting 657 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 672
▲ or ▼ to select Spanning Tree, and then press ►. 11. Press ▲ or ▼ to enable or disable spanning tree support, and then press OK. Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. 12. Press the Online button. After the conrmation message is displayed, press OK. The printer will now restart. 658 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 673
the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings". (→P.549) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer's TCP/IP network settings are congured correctly. For details, see "Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows)". (→P.567) Troubleshooting 659 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 674
and printer are not on the same network. Due to the nature of Bonjour, you cannot print if the printer is on another network behind a router. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same network. For information about network settings, ask your network administrator. 660 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 675
large print jobs. 3.Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and conrm that the print service is congured correctly and the print queue is available. 4.If data transmission to a printer on another subnet fails, deactivate NCP burst mode in that printer's network protocol settings. 5.If the printer is used - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 676
623) Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.624) A print job was received from an incompatible printer Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for driver. the printer and try printing again. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 662 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 677
in the printer menu, in Roll DryingTime in Paper Details . (→P.49) Printing may be faint if Print Quality in Advanced Settings in the printer driver is set to Standard or Draft . In Advanced Settings in the printer driver, choose Highest or High in Print Quality . (→P.173) Troubleshooting 663 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 678
setting of Weakest . If the paper is still scratched, try setting the Printhead level in Head Height to Highest . (→P.595) (→P.588) If edges of the paper curl and become soiled when printing on rolls of glossy photo paper, in Media Detailed Settings in the printer driver, set Near End Margin to - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 679
scratched, try setting the Printhead level in Head Height to Highest . (→P.595) (→P.588) If edges of the paper curl and become soiled when printing on rolls of glossy photo paper, in Media Detailed Settings in the printer driver, set Near End Margin to 20mm . The Ejection Guide is soiled. Clean - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 680
printer menu. (→P.589) The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.584) Streaks may occur if you set the Print Quality too low. Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver and try printing again. (→P.173) 666 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 681
the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (→P.173) Color may be uneven between dark and light image Select Unidirectional Printing in the Advanced areas. Settings of the printer driver. When using Borderless Printing, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may not be - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 682
Settings of the printer driver, Monochrome or Monochrome (Photo) , is specied specify Color in Color Mode and try printing again. in Color Mode . The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.623) 668 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 683
version of rmware or printer driver. settings or in a different printing environment. 2.Specify the same value for all settings items. 3.Execute color calibration. The region selection of the Media Conguration Tool Perform color calibration again using paper supported was changed when you - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 684
Follow these steps to set the Between Pages setting of Drying Time in a range of 30 seconds to 3 minutes before borderless printing. 1.On the Main sheet of the printer driver, click Settings in Media Type . 2.Select the ink drying time in the Between Pages list of Drying Time . 670 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 685
Action Following the instructions, press the Load/Eject button, remove the paper, and then press the OK button. Wipe away any soiling on the rollers. (→P.640) (→P.643) Line thickness is not uniform (Windows) Cause In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows printer driver, Fast Graphic - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 686
Update Driver to start the Hardware Update Wizard (or the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.) 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. When the window is displayed to choose the source for driver installation, select the CD-ROM drive. Insert the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 687
the printer driver as follows. Installation problems Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights such as "Administrator" account. 1. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 688
Feed Slot, see "Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)". (→P.142) 1. Open the Roll Paper Unit Cover. Use a store-bought cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid scratching the printer. 2. Press Load/Eject button. 674 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 689
Carriage to the side. Clearing jammed paper 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Troubleshooting 675 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 690
in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.677), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 4. Press OK. 676 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 691
Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Install the Roll Feed Unit on the printer again. (→P.148) Troubleshooting 677 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 692
OK button. A screen is displayed for paper size selection. 4. Select the desired size and press the OK button. Instructions for feeding POP Board are shown on scraps remain inside the Paper Feed Slot, repeat steps 6 and 7. 9. Close the Top Cover. 10. Turn the printer off. (→P.19) 678 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 693
paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side manually. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 694
is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.681), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 680 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 695
Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.147) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Install the Roll Feed Unit on the printer again. (→P.148) Troubleshooting 681 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 696
not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of vacuum from the Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it. • Roll paper makes a uttering sound during printing There may be a uttering sound when large paper is advanced - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 697
Cause Many full-page color images are printed. Corrective Action In print jobs such as photos, images are lled with color. This consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Head Cleaning B is used often. Head Cleaning B consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 698
printing, and this action closed the Paper Feed Slot . Hold down the Load/Eject button for a while and reload the roll. Cannot Load Sheets Cause The paper source selection is incorrect. Corrective Action Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp . 684 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 699
function will not work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using rell ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection. Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 700
Screen. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online. 686 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 701
warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the Screen if you must respond before the printer can resume operation. Check the message and printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. • The error message is displayed with the following instructions: Turn off printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 702
messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh). 688 Error - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 703
paper cannot be used. (→P.692) • Cannot print as specied. (→P.704) • Manual printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. (→P.695) • Wrong paper feed slot for this paper type. (→P.695) • Cannot adjust band. (→P.704) • Unknown le. (→P.709) • Borderless printng not possible. (→P.696) • x printhead - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 704
(→P.691) • Cannot feed paper. (→P.698) • Cannot cut paper. (→P.699) • Cannot detect papr (→P.698) • Roll printing is selected. (→P.694) • Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. (→P.694) • The roll is empty. (→P.700) • Roll feed unit err (→P.700) • No Roll Feed Unit. (→P.700) Error - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 705
. 2.Either change the type of paper specied in the printer driver settings or replace the loaded paper and change the paper type setting on the printer. Press the Online button to resume printing. However, this may cause a paper jam or printing problem. *Printing will continue if you have set - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 706
in the printer driver. 3.Change the paper size in the printer driver and try printing again. Press the Online button to resume printing. However, this may cause a paper jam or printing problem. This paper cannot be used. Check supported paper sizes. Cause The loaded paper is too large for the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 707
The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to replace the roll. 1.Remove the roll. (→P.122) (→P.118) 2.Load a roll with enough paper left. (→P.116) (→P.119) 3.If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 708
button for a second or more to cancel printing. Roll printing is selected. Cause You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information on a roll, but no roll is loaded. Corrective Action Load a roll and try printing again. To print on a sheet instead, hold the Stop - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 709
match the Paper Feed Slot specied as the paper printer driver so that the Paper Feed Slot where paper source. is loaded matches the Paper Feed Slot specied as the paper source. (→P.85) Manual printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause A print job for manually printing on sheets was - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 710
the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2.Make sure the correct printer driver for the printer is selected and try printing again. For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . (→P.108) If you press the Online button and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 711
) Note • To disable this message (if it is displayed repeatedly despite reloading paper, for example), choose Off or Loose in the Skew Check Lv. setting of the printer menu. However, this may cause jams if paper is crooked when printed. Also, the Platen may become soiled, which may soil the back of - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 712
. Corrective Action Remove the paper that has come out of the printer, press the Load/Eject button, and reload the paper. (→P.80) (→P.85) Remove the jammed paper, press the Load/Eject button, and reload paper. (→P.138) (→P.166) Rewind the roll manually until the paper caught in the rollers is - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 713
Unit stops in the middle of cutting. Move the Cutter Unit to the left, and then remove the roll paper. If the roll cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit , cut the roll manually. (→P.129) In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Error Message 699 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 714
119) 3.If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. (→P.124) 4.If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper length. (→P.125) Roll feed unit err Cause The Roll Feed Unit is not working. Corrective Action Turn off the printer, remove the Roll Feed Unit momentarily, and - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 715
if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. Cause There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Corrective Action Load or reload the Ink Tank . (→P.614) There is a problem with the Ink Tank . Replace it with a new Ink Tank . (→P.614) Error Message - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 716
passes through the printer. 1. Ink tank is empty. is displayed and printing stops. Press the Stop button to cancel printing, or press the OK button, replace the ink tank that is low with a new one, and continue printing. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 717
is no ink left. Messages regarding ink Corrective Action Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. (→P.614) Ink tank error. Cause The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible. Corrective Action Load an Ink Tank specied for use with the printer. (→P.614 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 718
lm. (→P.584) Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.592) Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper cannot be used for color calibration. Load paper compatible with color calibration.*1 See "Paper Reference Guide ." (→P.108) *1: Always make sure the - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 719
paper compatible with color calibration. soiled. Otherwise, colored paper is loaded. (→P.108) The printed test pattern is faint. Take steps to remedy the faint printing. (→P.663) Direct sunlight or strong lighting may be shining on Take steps to ensure the printer is not used when the printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 720
used Adjust the feed amount manually. for feed amount adjustment. (→P.592) x printhead needs cleaning. (x is Left or Right) Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.624) If the message is still displayed after you execute Head Cleaning - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 721
has been installed. Corrective Action Install a Printhead specied for use with the printer. If "Printhead L" is displayed, install the Printhead L ; if "Printhead R" is displayed, install the Printhead R . (→P.625) There is a problem with the Printhead . Open the Top Cover . If the Carriage - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 722
to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed. No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. Cause The Maintenance Cartridge cannot absorb enough ink for Printhead cleaning or other operation. Corrective Action After conrming that the printer has - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 723
and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. • "ERROR" is displayed, followed by the error code and Call for service. Unknown le. Cause Invalid data format. Corrective Action Check the print job and resend it. Prepare for parts replacement. Cause It is almost - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 724
wait at least three seconds before restoring power. However, keep the printer off and remove the roll if the last portion of roll paper was used during a print job and paper could not be advanced because the trailing edge is taped to the roll. If tape and the Belt Stopper have not been removed from - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 725
to Match the Paper Size (Windows 321 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size....297 Borderless Printing 297 Borderless Printing Method 297 Fit Media Size 298 Borderless printng not possible 696 Check roll width and spacers 696 Check supported paper 696 By selecting color tones on - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 726
Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows 190 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 640 Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding 644 Cleaning the Paper Retainer 643 Cleaning the Printer 639 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 639 Cleaning the Printhead 624, 647 Cleaning the Printhead 624, 647 Clearing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 727
the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 471, 571 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel 551 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh 573 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 567 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 728
Ink Tanks 613 Installation problems 672 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 470, 570 Installing the Roll Feed Unit 148 Insufficient paper for job 693 Introduction 1 L Layout Sheet (Windows 456 Line thickness is not uniform (Windows 671 Lines are misaligned 668 Loading and Printing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 729
520 Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X).....497 Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows).......445 Print Area 78 Rolls 79 Sheets 78 Print quality and color settings 172 Printed colors are inaccurate 669 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9 517 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X 492 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 730
from the application software 90 Registering the printer 89 Printing from Photoshop 422 Using the Plug-in to Print 422 Using the Printer Driver to Print 422 Printing from Windows 88 Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light 608 Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 731
Rolls 134 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 703 Removing Heavyweight Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot 165 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 673 Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows 673 Removing imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 673 Removing printer - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 732
Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)...95 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows).....93 Specifying Printer-Related Information 554 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 129 Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing)..........130 Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 733
the printer on 19 Types of Paper 108 Updating paper information 111 Viewing the Paper Reference Guide 108 U Unknown file 709 Updating the Firmware 652 Confirming the firmware version 652 Updating the firmware 652 Use another paper 704 Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors 600 Using - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 734
the Display Screen...638 When much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is depleted 638 White dots about 1 mm (0.039 in) apart appear on printed documents, in the direction paper is fed.....670 Windows 441 Wrong paper feed slot for this paper type 695 X x printhead error (x is Left or Right 707 - Canon iPF6100 | iPF6100 User Manual - Page 735
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