Canon iPF720 iPF720 User Manual
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- Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 1
Large Format Printer User Manual ENG - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 2
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of the Manual for Printing 5 Printer Parts 13 Printer parts...13 Front...13 Back...14 Top Cover (Inside)...15 Carriage...16 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...17 Control Panel...18 Control Panel 20 Control Panel...20 Turning the Printer On and Off 22 Printer Modes...24 Switching Modes...29 Printer Menu - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 4
the Printer 133 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 136 Removing the Sheet...137 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...138 Output Stacker 140 Using the Output Stacker...140 Working With Various Print Jobs 142 Printing Photos and Images 142 Printing Photos and Images (Windows 142 Printing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 5
X 185 Choosing Paper for Printing 188 Choosing a Paper for Printing 188 Selecting the Paper Type (Roll 189 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 190 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 191 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 192 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 194 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 6
Banners (Large-Format Printing 253 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows 254 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X 258 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes 261 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows 262 Printing on Non - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 7
Roll Paper After Printing 329 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows 330 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X 331 Windows Software 333 Printer Driver 333 Printer Driver Settings (Windows 333 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 335 Confirming Print Settings (Windows - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 8
the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 378 Mac OS X Software 379 Printer Driver 379 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X 379 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 380 Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X 382 Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X 384 Using - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 9
NetWare Print Services 424 Specifying NetWare Protocols 427 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 429 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 430 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 430 Network Setting (Mac OS X 431 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 10
Ink Tanks...514 Printheads...515 Printhead...515 Checking the Print Quality...515 Improving the Print Quality...515 Checking for Nozzle Clogging 516 Cleaning the Printhead...517 Replacing the Printhead...518 Cutter Unit...525 Cutter Unit...525 Replacing the Cutter Unit...526 Maintenance Cartridge - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 11
job 556 An error message is shown on the Display Screen 556 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper 556 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving 556 Problems with the printing quality 557 Printing is faint...557 Paper rubs against the Printhead 558 The edges - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 12
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 571 The printer consumes a lot of ink 572 Ink Level Detection...572 Error Message 575 Responding to Messages 575 Responding to Messages...575 Error Messages...576 Messages regarding paper 578 Paper Mismatch...578 Papr Type - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 13
Problem with Printhead...588 Printhead error...589 Execute printhead cleaning...589 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 590 No maintenance cartridge...590 Prepare for maint cart replacement 590 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity 590 Maintenance cartridge full...590 Maintenance cartridge - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 14
Contents xii Contents - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 15
are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Cross-reference in the same User Manual Example: see "Turning the Printer On and Off". (→P.22) Cross-reference in related manuals Example: See the Paper Reference Guide. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help. Introduction 1 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 17
Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. 1. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term. How to use this manual Search results are listed at left. Introduction 3 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 18
How to use this manual 2. Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button. 4 Introduction - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 19
in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workow as an example. Printing a group of topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions of the content from section - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 20
How to use this manual 2. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 6 Introduction - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 21
Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. How to use this manual Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. 1. Click a section title in the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 22
How to use this manual 2. Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. 3. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 8 Introduction - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 23
How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 4. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Introduction 9 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 24
How to use this manual Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. 1. 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 25
this manual • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. 2. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 26
How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 27
parts a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. (→P.15) b. Ejection Guide Supports paper as it is ejected to prevent it from rising. c. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 28
. c. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. d. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. e. Holder Stopper Secure the roll on the Roll Holder with this part. f. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. g. Accessory Pocket Holds printer manuals, assembly - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 29
in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. f. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. The Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. g. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. h. Cleaning - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 30
with ink nozzles. It is a key part of the printer. d. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. e. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. f. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. g. Cutter Unit - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 31
Ink 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 is labeled with a white letter "A" in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "A" is printed on the label. (→P.507) Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 32
the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. d. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. e. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 33
, and instructions for removing paper are shown if paper is loaded. q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. Note • In Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to bring the printer online again. Printer Parts 19 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 34
the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. d. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. e. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 35
, and instructions for removing paper are shown if paper is loaded. q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. Note • In Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to bring the printer online again. Printer Parts 21 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 36
Install the Printhead. For the instruction, see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.518) • Ink Tank is not installed Install the Ink Tanks. For the instruction, see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.508) • If "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 37
. (→P.576) 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 Display Screen, the printer shuts off. Printer Parts 23 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 38
ink and paper information. Jobs can be received and printing is possible while submenus are displayed and the printer is online. In other modes, any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed while submenus are displayed. • Sleep mode The printer is in power-saving mode. The printer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 39
covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed. *3: In Sleep mode, the printer can be restored to the previous state by pressing any button. Sleep mode is also terminated if a print job is received or a command is issued from RemoteUI. Printer Parts 25 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 40
size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.513) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is online. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received or processed. • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are displayed. 26 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 41
lamp Flashes when error messages are displayed. Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power. If the message is still displayed after this, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for assistance. Printer Parts 27 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 42
of the loaded paper Printer information GL2 Settings Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, printer information, and GL2 settings information. (→P.65) 28 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 43
ine 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. • Insufcient paper for job • PHead needs cleaning. • Papr Size Mismatch • Papr Type Mismatch Menu mode Switches online and the Online - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 44
error message is displayed You cannot access 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 45
the Menu button. • An error message is displayed: Switches to Menu mode after the problem is solved. The following operations are available from the main menu during printing. • Printhead cleaning • Manual adjustment of the paper feed amount • Display of printer-related information For a description - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 46
Panel. You can check the following information in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the loaded paper • Printer information • Job management For a description of specic items displayed in submenus, see "Submenu Display". (→P.65) 32 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 47
error message is displayed You can access the Menu mode after you have solved the problem. To access each function menu from the main menu, and set 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 48
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 upper level menus are available if "◄" is displayed at left. To access these upper level menus, select a menu and press ◄. 34 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 49
the setting is conrmed. Control Panel 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 50
increase or decrease 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 steps 2 executed, the printer commonly reverts to the state before the menu operation, either online or ofine. 36 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 51
instructions on menu operations, see "Main Menu Operations". (→P.33) For details on menu items, see "Main Menu Settings". (→P.50) First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Cutting No * Yes Rep. Ink Tank No * Yes Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A * Head Cleaning - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 52
Fourth Level Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Low First Automatic Off On Cutting Mode Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct. Off Fifth Level 38 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 53
Resolution Media Source Conserve Paper Line Cap Smoothing Line Width Monochrome Color (CAD) 1 * Color (CAD) 2 Fast Standard * High 600dpi * 300dpi Automatic * Roll Paper Cut Sheet Off * On Software * Rounded Software * Smooth 1 dot 2 dots 3 dots Fifth Level Print Delete No Yes Printer Parts 39 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 54
Control Panel First Level Adjust Printer Second Level Third Level 4 dots * Fourth Level Head Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj. No Yes Auto Print Off On * Manual Head Adj No Yes Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj. No Yes Manual Band Adj No Yes 40 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 55
Yes Head Inc. Adj. No Yes EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min. TCP/IP IP Mode Protocol (*4) Fourth Level Automatic Manual * DHCP BOOTP RARP NetWare IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare Frame Type (*6) Print Service (*6) On - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 56
No Yes Replace P.head No Yes Repl. S. Cleaner No * Yes Change Cutter No * Yes Move Printer No * Yes Warning Buzzer Off On * Detect Mismatch Pause Warning None * Keep Media Size Off * On Paper Size Basis Sht Selection 1 ISO A3+ * 13"x19"(Super B) Fifth Level 42 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 57
min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. Length Unit meter * feet/inch Time Zone 0:London (GMT) +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan,Baku +5: is. -10Hawaii(AHST) -9:Alaska(AKST) -8:Oregon (PST) Control Panel Fifth Level Printer Parts 43 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 58
First Level Second Level Date Format Date & Time Language Third Level -7:Arizona(MST) -6:Texas (CST) -5:NewYork(EST) -4:Santiago -3:Buenos Aires -2: -1:Cape Verde yyyy/mm/dd * dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Date Fourth Level yyyy/mm/dd (*8) Time (*10) * Fifth Level hh:mm 44 Printer Parts Contrast Adj - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 59
print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface Ink Consumed HDD Information HDDSpace *1: Available only if a roll is loaded. *2: Available only if Chk Remain.Roll is On. Control Panel Fifth Level Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 60
Control Panel *3: Available only if Feed Priority is Print Length. *4: Available only if IP Mode is Automatic. *5: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.96)The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 61
Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information of the loaded paper ■Printer information ■HP-GL/2 settings information For details on submenu screens, see "Submenu Display". (→P.65) Printer Parts 47 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 62
Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface Ink Consumed HDD Information Job Mgmt Menu Job Queue Job List Ope. (Choose a print job) Priority Delete Com. BOX Job List Ope. (Choose a print job) Print Delete Print Job List No Yes Seventh Level 48 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 63
Second Level Psnl. BOX Ope. Third Level Folder List Fourth Level Fifth Level (Enter a password if one has been set.) Job List Sixth Level (Choose a print job) Seventh Level Print Delete Print Job List No Yes *1: Available if Feed Priority is Automatic or Band Joint. Printer Parts 49 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 64
be cut. In this case, manually advance the roll before cutting it. (→P.118) Rep. Ink Tank When replacing ink tanks, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.508) Head Cleaning Clean the Printhead. (→P.517) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 65
(as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh). Printer Parts 51 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 66
that tends to shrink, decrease the feed amount by choosing a lower adjustment value. Head Height Adjust the Printhead height. (→P.497) Skew Check Lv. If you print on Japanese paper (washi) or other handmade paper that has an irregular width, choose Loose for a higher skew detection threshold, or - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 67
Reference Guide. (→P.96) The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. Printer Parts 53 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 68
. (→P.449) Print the job rst after the current print job is nished. (→P.449) Print jobs in the Common Box. Delete jobs in the Common Box. Print a list of jobs in the Common Box. Print jobs in Personal Boxes. Delete jobs in Personal Boxes. Print a list of jobs in Personal Boxes. 54 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 69
Line Cap Control Panel Description, Instructions Print in monochrome. Print in standard colors. Print in brighter colors. Choose the print quality. Choose the printer input resolution, 600dpi or 300dpi. Choose the media source for HP-GL/2 printing. Conserves paper when printing. Choose the shape of - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 70
border. PageSizeProcess2 Selecting On will determine the paper size based on the image rendering area. *1: Because HP RTL images are not rotated even if the paper is rotated 90 degrees, images may be cut off or the blank paper may be ejected. In this case, set Auto Rotate to Off. 56 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 71
. Advanced Adj. Auto Print Manual Head Adj Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. Advanced Adj. Manual Band Adj Adjust Length Head Inc. Adj. Control Panel Description, Instructions Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 72
Item EOP Timer Description, Instructions Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. TCP/IP IP Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. Protocol DHCP BOOTP Specify - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 73
, Instructions Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. Choose Warning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specied in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver. Choose - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 74
based on the frequency of nozzle use. Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. Choose the unit of measurement when roll length is displayed. You can switch the unit displayed for Roll Length Set and the remaining paper amount displayed in the submenu. Specify the time zone. Time zone - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 75
the paper size in the print job. Media Type Displays the type of paper in the print job. Interface Displays the interface used for the print job. Ink Consumed Displays the ink consumption. HDD HDDSpace Information Displays the space available on the printer's hard disk. Printer Parts 61 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 76
Description, Instructions Menu Durng Prtng Head Cleaning Printhead cleaning options. (→P.517) 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 77
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. HDD Information HDDSpace Displays the space available on the printer's hard disk. Printer Parts 63 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 78
print job is nished. (→P.449) Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.449) Print jobs in the Common Box. Delete jobs in the Common Box. Print a list of jobs in the Common Box. Print jobs in Personal Boxes. Delete jobs in Personal Boxes. Print a list of jobs in Personal Boxes. 64 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 79
restore the previous mode. • After you display a submenu, the printer 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 80
, IP address, and interface information. GL2 Settings The following settings information is displayed on two screens: HP-GL/2 Color Mode, Print Quality, Input Resolution, Media Source, Conserve Paper, Line Cap, Smoothing, and Line Width, ThickenFineLines, and AdjustFaintLines. 66 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 81
in the Status Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT(DBF) MIT(DB) S/N MC C,M,Y,MBK,MBK2,BK Firmware Version Boot ROM Version MIT Database Format Version MIT Database Version Printer serial number Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. The - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 82
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 68 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 83
. Sheet Selection 1 Sheet Selection 2 Noz. Check Freq. Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. Information RAM Error Log HDD Capacity System information and an error log. Control Panel Printer Parts 69 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 84
Address* LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Port Number Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Primary DNS Server Number* Print Service *: Depending on the NetWare print service settings, information on one of the following four items is printed. 70 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 85
AppleTalk Current AppleTalk settings. Phase Type Name* Network Number* Zone* *: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT PARTS STATUS COUNTER A-V Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. Printer Parts 71 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 86
Control Panel COUNTER CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 NAME TTL ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). 72 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 87
2-inch paper core, remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment from both the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper and then attach the 2-Inch Paper Core instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 expansion board, refer to the documentation provided with the optional IEEE 1394 expansion board. Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 88
. Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles • MBK: 5,120 • 2,560 nozzles each for BK, C, M, and Y *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. 74 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 89
or Mac OS X ver. 10.3.3 or later • USB 2.0 driver: Microsoft USB 2.0 driver (available from Windows Update or the Service Pack.) • USB cable: Certied USB 2.0 cable Ink Ink Tank Capacity BK Ink Tank ( Black Ink ) Dye ink MBK Ink Tank ( Matte Black Ink, or black ink Pigment ink for matte paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 90
/B3 Roll (515 mm), 16-in Roll (407 mm), 14-in Roll (356 mm), 10-in Roll (254 mm) *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.96) *2: Printing may not be possible in some cases, depending on the type and size of paper. 76 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 91
Hard Disk Capacity on the hard disk to store image data Print job storage capacity Printer Specications 48 GB • Common mail box: 100 jobs • Personal boxes: 100 jobs Printer Parts 77 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 92
Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 Packaging materials Heavy metal content (Pb, Hg, Cr[Vl], and None (none in packaging) Cd) 78 Printer Parts - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 93
and right sides is required. Note • Printable area: The area that can be printed. • Guaranteed Print Area: We recommend printing within this area. • To print so that your original matches the print area exactly, use an oversized paper size that includes the required margin. (→P.218) Printer Parts 79 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 94
• For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.96) • A variety of other ways to print are available besides those introduced here. Choose the printing method that suits your particular printing application, referring to "Working With Various - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 95
Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.196) (→P.202) (→P.208) • Free Layout function Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 96
become dirty. • If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate automatic cutting and cut the paper manually. (→P.122) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.22) 2. Select a roll as the paper source. (→P.104) 3. Set a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.107 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 97
4. Load the roll in the Roll Holder Slot. (→P.109) 5. Load the roll in the printer. (→P.110) Printing procedure 6. Select the paper type. (→P.105) 7. Specify the paper length. (→P.106) Basic Printing Workow 83 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 98
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.192) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.194) 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 error message may be displayed and printing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 99
will need to advance the paper manually to the starting position for printing. (→P.136) • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.101) (→P.96) • When printing on rolls after printing on sheets, if the lit paper selection lamp does not - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 100
procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.22) 2. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Roll (→P.113) • Sheet (→P.137) 86 Basic Printing Workow - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 101
in the printer driver for the type and size of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.192) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.194) 4. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.89) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.90) Basic Printing Work - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 102
you select a type of paper for which Media Width Detection is deactivated ( Off is selected), you must advance the paper manually to the position for printing. (→P.136) • For details on supported types and sizes of the paper, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.101) (→P.96) 88 Basic - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 103
Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Printing procedure 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 104
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 105
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 106
the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down the Stop button for a second or more during printing. • If you press the Stop button before - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 107
button for a second or more to stop printing. 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. Basic - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 108
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs 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. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note • The print job is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 109
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 110
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 media types with "†" marked in the product name are those specied as genuine Canon - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 111
Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 112
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 98 Handling Paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 113
information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Con - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 114
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 115
meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6.0 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll width Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver 914.4 mm (36.00 in) 36-in. Roll (914.4mm) Borderless Printing (*1) Yes 841.0 mm (33 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 116
of the following sizes are supported. Paper Size Dimensions ISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in) ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33.11 in) ISO A2 420.0 × × 51.02 in) DIN C1 648.0 × 917.0 mm (25.51 × 36.10 in) DIN C2 458.0 × 648.0 mm (18.03 × 25.51 in) 102 Handling Paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 117
203.2 × 203.2 mm (8.00 × 8.00 in) - 917.0 × 1600.0 mm (36.10 × 62.99 in) Note • In the printer driver, paper sizes are categorized into groups based on the "size system" such as ISO A or ANSI. In Windows, some size systems are not available by default. Follow the steps below to make them available - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 118
source after printing. • If a printer menu operation is in progress Select the paper source after the menu operation. • When in the process of loading paper Finish loading the paper before selecting the paper source. • When in the process of replacing Ink Tanks Finish replacing the Ink Tanks before - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 119
use correctly before printing. • Because the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper, the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used. If margins and the size of images are not as you expected, adjust the paper feed amount and Printhead height - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 120
of the roll 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 121
may cause injury. Note • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.101) (→P.96) • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. 1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 122
paper facing back as shown, set the roll with the Roll Holder from the right. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder. Important • When loading a roll, be careful to avoid hitting the printer lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side. 108 Handling Paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 123
the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the and the guide grooves (b) when loading rolls. At this point, to advance the roll, see "Loading the Roll in the Printer". (→P.110) Handling Paper 109 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 124
. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 125
(b). Handling rolls 3. Pull the roll edge gently and align it with the Paper Alignment Line (a). Lower the Release Lever toward the front. Important • Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the Paper Alignment Line (a). This may prevent the paper from being advanced straight. Handling - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 126
Handling rolls 4. Close the Top Cover. After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. At this point, specify the paper type. (→P.105) 112 Handling Paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 127
Note • If you need to cut a printed roll, select Paper Cutting in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position. (→P.122) • If you have selected Media Menu > Chk Remain.Roll > On in the printer menu, a barcode indicating the amount of paper left is printed on the leading edge of the roll - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 128
from the Roll 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. 114 Handling - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 129
steps below to remove jams. 1. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) 2. Open the Top Cover. Handling rolls 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to cut - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 130
to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury and damaging the printer. 6. If the Carriage the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 7. Pull the roll edge gently and align it with the Paper Alignment Line (a). Lower - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 131
being advanced, you can resume printing. Note • You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by following the steps below. 1. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. 2. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the paper. 3. Set Paper Cutting to Yes in the printer menu, and the edge will be - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 132
ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the roll paper by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲ to retract the roll paper manually. Press ▼ to feed the roll paper manually. If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 133
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 is not detected when it is advanced, enter the type and length of paper on the Control Panel. • Barcodes are not cut - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 134
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.345) 2. Select - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 135
Mac OS X 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. Handling rolls 3. In the Paper 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 printer menu - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 136
Choose this option if you want to cut pages Paper Yes Cutting by pressing Cutter Unit buttons for manual Cutting (→P.125) 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 137
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ► button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject, and then press the OK button. 6. Start printing. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped. 7. As you support the printed document to prevent it from dropping, hold - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 138
press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 139
Cutting (to have the roll cut at 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 140
Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer of paper, by default. For more information, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.96 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 141
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. When this function is activated, black lines are printed at the leading and trailing edges of documents. Important • Do - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 142
Holder Set A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment. To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, remove the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment from the Holder Stopper and then attach the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on both the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 143
Holder. Use the attachment that matches the size of the paper core of the roll you will use. The printer is delivered with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Using the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Using the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment Roll Holder Side Holder Stopper Side Roll - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 144
on the Holder Stopper. 1. Push the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 in and remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment from the Roll Holder. 2. Push the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 in and remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment from the Holder Stopper. 3. Align the tips (a) of - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 145
source after printing. • If a printer menu operation is in progress Select the paper source after the menu operation. • When in the process of loading paper Finish loading the paper before selecting the paper source. • When in the process of replacing Ink Tanks Finish replacing the Ink Tanks before - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 146
it may cause feed errors and affect the printing quality. • If you select a type of paper for which Media Width Detection is deactivated ( Off is selected), you must advance the paper manually to the position for printing. (→P.136) 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. 132 Handling - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 147
538) • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. 1. Remove the Roll Holder from the printer and remove Basket Fastener A (a) from the Stand Stay (b). Note • If you print on a long sheet (longer than 914 mm [36 in]), the trailing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 148
Open the Top Cover and push the Release Lever back. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). 3. With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows. 1. Align the sheet with the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 149
Handling sheets Important • Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line (d). Loading paper askew will cause an error. • Warped paper may rub against the Printhead. Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it. • If the sides of the sheet are not perpendicular at the corners - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 150
paper for which Width Detection is Off In these cases, printing starts from the position at which the paper has been loaded, so you must load the paper as far into the Paper Feed Slot as possible. Manually advance paper line of the paper alignment line (a) on the right side of the printer, load the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 151
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. 2. Press the OK button to eject the paper. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 3. Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 152
a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. 1. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). 4. Push the Release Lever - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 153
no other scraps of paper in the printer. 7. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 8. Turn the printer on. (→P.22 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 154
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. 140 Handling Paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 155
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.96) Handling Paper 141 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 156
Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows) 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 157
, see "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.180) • 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.146) Working With Various - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 158
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 targets for photos and images Print - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 159
Colors for Printing". (→P.180) • 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.146) • Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) (→P.148) Working With Various Print Jobs 145 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 160
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 161
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.333) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 162
Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 163
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 164
ed in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.379) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 165
precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT. For details on the HDI driver, see HDI Driver . For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 166
Windows) CAD (B/W Line Drawing) (Mac OS 9) CAD (High Accuracy) Poster (Notice Announcement) 3D/GIS Map Settings optimized for fast printing of CAD drawings. Settings optimized to print black Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.180) For instructions on printing line drawings and text, - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 167
Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.180) 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.154) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) (→P.156) Working - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 168
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 169
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.333) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 170
Mac OS X) This 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: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size list, click - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 171
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. Working With Various Print Jobs 157 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 172
ed in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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.379) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 173
the HP Designjet 4000/4500, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers. Important • If you have selected Color (CAD) 3, Color (CAD) 4, Color (CAD) 5, or Color (CAD) 6, it is not possible to match the colors and image quality produced by the specied printer exactly. For instructions on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 174
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. 1. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 175
list. Printing CAD Drawings Note • For details on color settings, see "Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings". (→P.159) For printing instructions, refer to the following topic. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) (→P.183) Working With Various Print Jobs 161 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 176
CAD Drawings HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP RTL(*1) emulation.(*2) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify HP-GL/2 in the application's plotter output settings. Note • For instructions on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 177
Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing". (→P.180) For instructions on printing ofce documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) (→P.164) • Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) (→P.166) Working With Various - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 178
(210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets • 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.343) 3. Make sure the Main - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 179
details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Windows)". (→P.333) 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 180
.0×297.0 mm [8.3×11.7 in.])/Letter 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes 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. In this case, click ISO A4 - Cut Sheet. 4. Click F OK to close the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 181
in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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.379) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 182
the Color imageRUNNER. You can specify printing conditions (such as the image quality 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. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.345) 168 Working With - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 183
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 platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. 2. Press Send to display - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 184
Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF in the Applications folder or click C Set in the Utility pane. 2. In Enlarged Copy Settings, click Add or Edit and either create or modify the hot folder. For instructions on registering and modifying hot folders, refer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 185
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 platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. 2. Press Send to display - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 186
the color balance. Only Black ink is used. Monochrome Bitmap Print in a color mode for CAD, using Color Ink, with all non-white portions printed in black. No color adjustment is supported. Color Adjustment You can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents. Adjustment - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 187
. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Color adjustment based on the original color Mode prole of the printer driver This is the default color-matching - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 188
and Images (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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 189
of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list. Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. Adjust the contrast - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 190
Adjusting Images 11. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper 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)". (→P.337) 176 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 191
in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5. Choose Print in the application menu. 6. Access the Main pane. 7. In the A Media Type - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 192
Adjusting Images 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. 178 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 193
photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list. H Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. I Contrast - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 194
. For details on Easy Settings, refer to the following topics. • Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) (→P.144) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X) (→P.153) • Printing Ofce Documents (→P.163) Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 195
most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Print Priority Image High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in "Standard - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 196
mode may not be available. *1: Displayed in Windows and Mac OS X 10.5. *2: Displayed in Mac OS X. Note • To print 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 197
box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list. 7. Click High - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 198
instructions on adjusting color, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.172) 10. Select the K Sharpen Text check box. 11. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. 13. Conrm the print settings and print - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 199
from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5. Choose Print in the application menu. 6. Access the Main pane. 7. In the A Media Type - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 200
list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. Click Color (CAD) in the H Color Mode list. 12. To adjust the color, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.172) 13. Access the Page - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 201
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. Adjusting Images Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.382) Enhanced Printing Options 187 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 202
Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh). • An error message is displayed on the printer Control Panel if the paper type as specied in the printer driver does not match the type specied on the printer. Although you can print under these conditions, the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 203
use correctly before printing. • Because the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper, the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used. If margins and the size of images are not as you expected, adjust the paper feed amount and Printhead height - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 204
it may cause feed errors and affect the printing quality. • If you select a type of paper for which Media Width Detection is deactivated ( Off is selected), you must advance the paper manually to the position for printing. (→P.136) 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. 190 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 205
instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.192) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.194) Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 206
for Printing 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 error - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 207
selected Roll Paper in L Paper 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.333 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 208
Paper for Printing 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 Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 209
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 printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 210
system. • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) (→P.197) • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) (→P.199) Note • For better printing results when enlarging photos from a digital camera in TIFF or JPEG format, use an image-editing application software such as Adobe - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 211
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 212
Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 11. Select the D Fit Paper Size check box. 12. Click ISO A3 in the G Paper Size list. 13. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) 198 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 213
roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes 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. In this case, click ISO A4. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5. Choose - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 214
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 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. 200 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 215
. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 216
by enlarging or reducing 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 217
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 218
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.337) 204 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 219
menu to display the Page Attributes 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 in the application menu. 6. Access the Main pane. 7. In the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 220
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. 206 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 221
, 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.382) Enhanced Printing Options 207 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 222
. • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) (→P.209) • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) (→P.211) Note • For better printing results when enlarging photos from a digital camera in TIFF or JPEG format, use an image-editing application software such as Adobe - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 223
the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 6. Click the Page Setup tab - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 224
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 225
menu to display the Page Attributes 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 in the application menu. 6. Access the Main pane. 7. In the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 226
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. 212 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 227
paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner. In this case, you can center originals by selecting the J Print Centered check box. 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 228
from the Color imageRUNNER. You can specify printing conditions (such as the image quality 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. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.345) 2. Click the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 229
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 platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. 2. Press Send to display - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 230
Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF in the Applications folder or click C Set in the Utility pane. 2. In Enlarged Copy Settings, click Add or Edit and either create or modify the hot folder. For instructions on registering and modifying hot folders, refer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 231
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 platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. 2. Press Send to display - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 232
• If you prepare an original for printing without a margin and print it on paper of regular size, the image near the edge will not be printed. Oversize The margin required by the printer is added around the "outside" of a regular paper size. For example, when printing a A4-sized original (210×297 mm - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 233
paper size as a Custom Paper Size. Oversized printing is not available with "Custom Size." (→P.261) For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) (→P.220) • Printing at Full Size (Mac - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 234
: 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.343) 3. Make sure the Main - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 235
conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Note • You can select Oversize in Display Series to make all oversized versions of paper in the selected Display Series available for printing. These sizes are displayed in the Page Size list in the format Oversize - xxxxxx - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 236
the Page Attributes 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 identied by the regular paper name followed by "- Oversize." 4. Click F OK to - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 237
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 223 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 238
the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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.382) 224 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 239
to match the paper size. • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 240
in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) (→P.227) • Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) (→P.229 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 241
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.343) 4. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 242
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 on con - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 243
the Page Attributes 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 10"x12" - Borderless. Note • Paper sizes supported for borderless printing are indicated by "-Borderless." 4. Click F OK to - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 244
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. 230 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 245
as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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.382) Enhanced Printing Options 231 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 246
to match the paper size. • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 247
you are using. Borderless Printing 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 documents - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 248
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 249
box. 13. In C Borderless Printing Method, click D Fit Paper Size. 14. Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list. 15. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Enhanced Printing Options 235 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 250
width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes 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. In this case, click 10"x12". Note • All sizes are available in borderless - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 251
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 237 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 252
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 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.382) 238 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 253
to match the paper size. • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 254
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.241 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 255
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 256
. Click OK to close 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.337) 242 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 257
menu to display the Page Attributes 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 258
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. 244 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 259
. 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.382) Enhanced Printing Options 245 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 260
to match the paper size. • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 261
in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) (→P.248) • Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) (→P.250 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 262
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.343) 4. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 263
Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 10. Select the B Borderless Printing Printing Method, click F Print Image with Actual Size. 14. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Enhanced Printing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 264
the Page Attributes 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 10"x12" - Borderless. Note • Paper sizes supported for borderless printing are indicated by "-Borderless." 4. Click F OK to - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 265
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 251 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 266
the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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.382) 252 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 267
printer driver settings. Fit Roll Paper Width You can easily create vertical or horizontal banners by automatically enlarging or reducing originals to t the full width of rolls. Note • The maximum supported roll length is 18.0 m or 19.7 yd (when printing in Mac OS X). For instructions on printing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 268
(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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 269
the printer driver dialog box. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 270
on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 10. After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 271
12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 272
(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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 273
Click F OK to close the dialog box. Print the 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 274
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 the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 275
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 276
then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.343) 4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 262 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 277
inch in Units. 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 tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 278
then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.343) 4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 264 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 279
. 12. Click Cut Sheet in the L Paper 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 tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Enhanced Printing Options 265 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 280
on the version of Mac OS X. 1. Create the document in the application. 2. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. 3. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 4. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 5. Click Manage - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 281
at other non-standard sizes 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 Cut Sheet in the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 282
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 283
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.270) • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 284
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 285
• 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 286
. Important • Without 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. 272 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 287
5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout . Enhanced Printing Options 273 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 288
are disregarded. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) (→P.275) • Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) (→P.277) 274 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 289
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 the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 290
sheet 7. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8. Select the B Banner Printing check box. 9. Click OK. 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) 276 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 291
menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. Click the original size in the C Paper Size list. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5. In the source application menu, choose Print. 6. Access the Main pane. 7. In the A Media Type list, click - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 292
and multiple pages per sheet 9. Access the Page Setup pane. 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.382) 278 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 293
Originals (Windows) • Banner Printing (Windows) For instructions on printing multiple pages per sheet, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) (→P.280) • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) (→P.282 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 294
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 295
the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll ( Printing dialog box by clicking C Set. 13. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Enhanced Printing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 296
roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes 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. In this case, click ISO A3. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5. Choose - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 297
. 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 298
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 Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 15. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 299
poster larger 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.286) Note • This method of - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 300
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 301
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.337) Enhanced Printing Options 287 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 302
to the width. For instructions on centering originals when printing on rolls, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) (→P.289) • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) (→P.291) 288 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 303
: 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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 304
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 305
Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper the print target in the B Format for list. 3. In C Paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 306
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. 292 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 307
as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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.382) Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 308
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.295) • Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) (→P.297) 294 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 309
(210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets • 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 open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.343) 3. Make sure the Main - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 310
. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. 296 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 311
Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the application - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 312
12. 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.382) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 313
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) (→P.300) • Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 314
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 315
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.337) Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 316
menu to display the Page Attributes 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. In this case, click ISO A4. 4. Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5. Choose Print in the application menu. 6. Access the Main pane. 7. In the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 317
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 303 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 318
selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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 • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.382 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 319
of images or text in your originals. For tips on conserving roll paper, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) (→P.306) • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 320
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 321
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.337) Enhanced Printing Options 307 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 322
A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the print target 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 323
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 309 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 324
selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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 • For tips on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.382 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 325
Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 326
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 in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) (→P.313) • Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 327
the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. 5. After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Note • If PageComposer is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 328
Checking Images Before Printing 6. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. 7. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 314 Enhanced Printing Options - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 329
Images Before Printing Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 330
or under the document image. You can also print the watermark only on the rst page, if desired. Note • Watermarks are supported in Windows. • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks in Windows. For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 331
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 332
, original watermark, 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.337) 318 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 333
. Mirror A mirror 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.320) • Making - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 334
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.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 335
Roll Paper in the L Paper 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.337 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 336
Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3. In the C Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 337
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 323 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 338
setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes 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 "Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)". (→P.382) 324 Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 339
under the same conditions on another computer. (In Windows.) For instructions on using favorites to print, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Using Favorites (Windows) (→P.326) • Using Favorites (Mac OS X) (→P.328) Enhanced Printing Options 325 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 340
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.343) 3. Complete the print settings. 4. Click the Favorites tab to display the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 341
the favorite le. 5. Click D Apply Favorite to replace the favorite settings with the current print settings. 6. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) Enhanced Printing Options 327 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 342
Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 343
the roll, or you can print a cut line. For instructions on cutting roll paper after printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) (→P.330) • Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) (→P.331) Enhanced - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 344
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 345
Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 346
. 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 347
Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.345) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.347) You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 348
Printer Driver • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.368) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.369) You can view support information and the user manual. • Device Settings - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 349
Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 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 error - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 350
Paper in L Paper 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.333) 336 Windows - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 351
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.337) • Checking a print preview layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information. The page size, paper size, and - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 352
Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 353
the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.343) 3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. 5. After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Note • If PageComposer is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 354
Printer Driver 6. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. 7. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 340 Windows Software - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 355
Printer Driver Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes 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, - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 356
and specify the favorite le. 5. Click D Apply Favorite to replace the favorite settings with the current print settings. 6. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see "Conrming Print Settings (Windows)". (→P.337) 342 Windows Software - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 357
application software Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Note • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may be displayed. Windows Software 343 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 358
. 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 359
Printer Driver 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 360
Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. see - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 361
dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the type of paper. E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) (→P.144) Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X) (→P.153) Printing Ofce - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 362
Printer Driver Setting Item M Status Monitor N About S Defaults 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 363
results. K Sharpen Text Activate this option to print text more sharply. T Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished. Select this mode if you want to conserve ink when checking drawings, for example. Depending on - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 364
. (→P.347) Setting Item Description A Paper Source Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the Paper Source and media type settings in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK. 350 Windows Software - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 365
the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.96) 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.120) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 366
Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.347) Setting Item - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 367
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.347) Setting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 368
Printer Driver". (→P.172) 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 Setting Item Description A Image Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 369
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 370
Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 371
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.347) Setting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 372
Printer Driver". (→P.172) 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 Setting Item Description A Image Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 373
items, refer to the printer driver help le. 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.101) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 374
Printer Driver Setting Item D Fit Paper Size E Fit Roll Paper Width F Scaling G Paper Size H Orientation K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) L Paper Source M Roll Paper Width N Roll Paper Options Description Scales the document image to match the paper size. Scales the document image to match - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 375
paper size of the printer driver is selected. • If an oversized paper size is selected. • If a paper size in a red box is selected. C Custom Paper Size Name You can name Custom Paper Size as desired. D Units Specify the desired unit of measure for the Custom Paper Size height and width. E Paper - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 376
Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Setting Item A Page Layout Description Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 377
Setting Item K Page Options M Special Settings S Defaults Printer Driver Description Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing the user name, date, or page number in the header or footer. If the printing results are not as you expected, click - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 378
Printer Driver Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (→P.362) Setting Item Description A Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 379
A FineZoom Settings This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto. If documents are not printed correctly on large-format paper, it may help to select Yes, and if ne lines are not visible or if images are distorted when printed, it may help to select No. B Application - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 380
Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 381
K Up Setting Item L Down Printer Driver Description Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list. Click to move the selected favorite down in the A Favorites list. Windows Software 367 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 382
to the relevant utility help. Button A Maintenance Corresponding 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 383
information and the user's manual. Printer Driver 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 384
sheet. Setting Item A Color Compatibility Description Click to display the Color Compatibility dialog box, which enables you to adjust colors if you have selected Color Mode > Color (CAD). B About Displays version information for the printer driver. 370 Windows Software - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 385
Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application. Windows Software 371 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 386
check printer information and take care of printer maintenance for optimal printing results. • You can also set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance. Note • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. 372 Windows - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 387
photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access. In short, Digital Photo Front-Access can help you manage images in many ways from editing to printing as an - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 388
PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or 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: • - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 389
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.343) 3. list. 7. When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 390
the image 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 391
details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility help. Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 392
gure the network settings. • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, see "Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility". (→P.377) 1. Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. 2. In the Product Name list displayed, select the printer to congure. 3. Choose - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 393
imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.398) You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer. • Support Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.399) You can view support information and the user's manual. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can arrange - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 394
Printer Driver 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 Attributes dialog box. 2. Select the printer in the B Format for list. - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 395
Access the Page Setup pane. Printer Driver 9. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. 10. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 396
when the H Images tab is clicked Pane 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 397
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 "Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing". (→P.311) Mac OS X Software 383 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 398
Printer Driver Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. Choose Print in the application menu. 2. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 399
Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Printer Driver Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Mac OS X Software - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 400
Printer Driver 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 401
the printer driver settings for the media source and media type. Click to display the Media Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the paper type. Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 402
displayed if you have selected Plain Paper in A Media Type and Ofce Document in E Print Priority. Activate this option for two-pass printing to reduce color shading. N Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished. Select - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 403
Information by Media Type. (→P.387) Setting Item Description A Paper Source Shows the Paper 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 Paper Source option and click OK. Mac OS X Software 389 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 404
the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.96) 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.120) C Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 405
Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.387) Setting Item - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 406
adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.387 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 407
mode to use, as desired. B Matching Method Select the matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your selection in Matching. Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.172) Mac - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 408
to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. H Saturation Not available. I Gray Tone Not available. Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver". (→P.172) 394 Mac OS X Software - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 409
Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 410
Printer Driver Setting Item J Print Centered K No Spaces at Top or Bottom L Rotate Page 90 degrees Description Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.288) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.294) Activate this - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 411
Utilitypane. Printer Driver Setting Item A Set B View Description Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 412
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Setting Item A Data Send Method Description Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • B Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • C Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 413
view support information and the user's manual. Printer Driver Button A Support Information B User Manual C Settings D About 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 414
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 415
network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista (Home Basic/Business/Ultimate) • Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later • Compatible - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 416
network environment you will connect the printer 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 417
when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide. Congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 418
gure the network settings. • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, see "Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility". (→P.377) 1. Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. 2. In the Product Name list displayed, select the printer to congure. 3. Choose - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 419
3-4 to enter the IP address assigned to the printer. 9. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings are changed, subnet mask and default gateway on the Control Panel. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values. • To - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 420
the MAC address by printing a Status Print report. (→P.67) 2. In Windows, open a command prompt, or in Mac OS X, start Terminal. 3. Execute the following command to add entries to the ARP table for managing IP addresses and corresponding MAC addresses. arp -s [IP address] [the printer's MAC address - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 421
(→P.410) • Conguring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings (→P.411) • Specifying Printer-Related Information (→P.413) Note • RemoteUI also offers many other features. You can display the ink levels, check error messages and other status information, and cancel print jobs. • By factory default - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 422
's default 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 for IPP printing using up to 252 characters. When using a standard Windows port for IPP printing, enter an URL less than 255 bytes for all - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 423
the printer's Multicast Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) DNS service name. (1-63 characters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. 7. Click OK to display the Network page. Note • If you specify to congure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, there must be a server that supports - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 424
object name you have specied in Name is displayed in 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 425
http://"printer IP address or name"/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. 3. If a password has been set on the printer, Mode. This mode supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server mode. Normally, leave the setting On. Choose the print service. - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 426
NetWare print server. (0-64 characters) Print Server Password Set a password for the print server. (0-20 characters) Polling Interval Specify the interval to conrm 5 jobs. (1-255 seconds) NPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-47 characters) Printer Number - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 427
http://"printer IP address or name"/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. 3. If a password has been set on the printer, such as IP address-based SNMP or TCP usage restrictions, MAC address-based access restrictions, or IPP and FTP authentication settings. - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 428
Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press ►. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press ►. 4. Press - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 429
or errors, you can also complete settings for email notication when service is needed or it's time to replace consumables. For detailed instructions,see "Specifying Printer-Related Information". (→P.413) Note • For details on email notication using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (in Windows), refer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 430
instructions on reconguring the IP address, see "Conguring the IP Address on the Printer printer IP address or name"/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. 3. If a password has been set on the printer You can also use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 431
Click New Port. After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. 7. Click Next. 8. In Printer Name or IP Address, enter the printer's IP address. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to add a printer port. 10. Click Close to close the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 432
Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 433
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 434
. Default Setting 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 NDS PServer Select If Requested - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 435
NetWare print server. (0-64 characters) Print Server Password Set a password for the print server. (0-20 characters) Polling Interval Specify the interval to conrm 5 jobs. (1-255 seconds) NPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-47 characters) Printer Number - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 436
. • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, see "Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility". (→P.377) 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 437
, 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 online. If any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 438
Directory Service) and bindery NDS and bindery are both supported. Use the mode that is compatible with your network environment. • Queue server mode and remote printer mode Queue server mode and remote printer mode are both supported. • Queue server mode When using queue server mode, all print - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 439
(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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 440
's protocol settings. Write 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 Esc key. 3. After - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 441
choose On for NCP Burst Mode. Note • Burst mode 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 are not available at - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 442
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 advertising name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.424)" Usually, the advertising - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 443
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 444
Utility. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the installation. 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 445
(Mac OS X) Network Setting (Mac OS X) 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 446
object name you have specied in Name is displayed in 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 447
(Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 448
Mac OS X. 1. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window. 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 449
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. Network Setting 435 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 450
Mac OS X. 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 451
In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). Network Setting (Mac OS X) 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. Important • If imagePROGRAF Generic is indicated in Kind, the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 452
is activated on the printer. The printer name as displayed in 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 it, see - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 453
. Windows imagePrinter driver PROGRAF Free Layout imagePROGRAF HDI Driver Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy imagePROGRAF Status Monitor RemoteUI Control Panel Mac OS Printer driver Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Operation Saving print jobs Print Print - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 454
Hard Disk Windows imagePrinter driver PROGRAF Free Layout imagePROGRAF HDI Driver Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy imagePROGRAF Status Monitor RemoteUI Control Panel Mac OS Printer driver Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Operation Job queue Display job - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 455
same time or simply save it on the printer without printing it yet. Saved print jobs can be printed in the required quantity later without the need to use a computer again. • Simplify reprinting, if any errors occur If errors occur in the middle of printing (as when paper runs out), you can resume - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 456
Hard Disk Output Method ( Send job to ) To save print jobs on the printer's hard disk, select Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X). Three options are available in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X): Print, Print (auto delete), and Save in mail box. Optionally, - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 457
The storage area on the printer's hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. Print jobs in the "job are waiting to print • Common Box If you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) as the format for print jobs sent from - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 458
software or systems other than the printer driver provided with the printer, complete the Output Method and Save and Print settings in the printer menu. Important • Contact the software or system developer for information about support for this printer function. Specifying Output Method 1. Press the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 459
's hard disk. Hard Disk Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk as follows. • Using the printer driver (Windows) (→P.445) • Using imagePROGRAF HDI Driver (Windows) See "Output Method Setting" in the HDI Driver Guide. • Using imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Windows) See the section on the Output - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 460
jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.) • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. If you choose Save in mail - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 461
the printer driver (Mac OS X) 1. Access the Additional Settings pane. Hard Disk 2. Choose an Send job to. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 462
If you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) in the printer driver as the format for print jobs sent from the computer, the jobs are saved in the common box. (→P.441) You can select Save: Shared Box > Off in the printer menu so that print jobs for which you - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 463
currently being saved, processed, printed, or deleted by printing other jobs before these processes are nished. You can manage queued print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Hard - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 464
job to delete, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Delete, and then press the OK button. • Changing the order of printing 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Mgmt Menu, and then press the OK button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Queue Ope., and then press the ► button. 3. - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 465
. The following functions are available. • Preempting other jobs • Pausing printing • Resuming printing • Canceling print jobs Hard Disk For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Driver pane, select the job and the desired function. The - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 466
to modify the personal box settings, as well as to display, print, delete, move, and modify jobs saved in the personal box. Mode in RemoteUI. You can set a password for a personal box as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 467
Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, select the personal box for a password. 2. Click Edit. Hard Disk 3. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 468
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box for a password and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. 454 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 469
the range 0001-9999.) • Re-enter to conrm : Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. In the Hard Disk pane, click "►" next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 470
can name them for easier management. You can assign a name to a personal box as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, select the personal box to identify. Note • Enter a password if - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 471
Hard Disk 3. In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the personal box name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box to identify and click Open. Note • Enter a - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 472
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. 3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. 458 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 473
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click "►" next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job 2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Hard Disk 459 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 474
in the Common Box and each Personal Box. You can view a list of stored print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 475
• Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in the mail box are listed. Note • Document and owner names during HP-GL/2 printing A job number is automatically assigned by the printer as the document name or title. GL2 JOB#001 (Range: 001-210) The owner name is blank. For details, refer to - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 476
Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. Note • Document and owner names during HP-GL/2 printing A job - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 477
and user names during HP-GL/2 printing A job number is automatically assigned by the printer as the document name or title. GL2 JOB#001 (Range: 001-210) The user name is blank. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 478
select the folder, and then press the ► button. 4. Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job List, and then press the ► button. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 464 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 479
You can print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Hard Disk Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Print the saved - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 480
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the print job in the list and click Print. 466 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 481
Hard Disk 3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 482
2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print. 3. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. In the Hard Disk pane, click - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 483
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box. 3. Specify the number of copies and click the OK button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Hard Disk 469 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 484
Mac OS X) You can move jobs to Personal Boxes "01" to "09" to prevent them from being deleted. (Up to 100 jobs can be stored here.) You can also move saved jobs from one Personal Box to another. You can move stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 485
Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the print job in the list and click Move. Hard Disk 3. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination Personal Box in - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 486
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move. 472 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 487
3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK. Hard Disk For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Hard Disk 473 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 488
jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the print job in the list and click Move. 3. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help. 474 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 489
Displaying Details of Saved Jobs You can view details of stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 490
Hard Disk The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 476 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 491
2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. Hard Disk The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Hard Disk 477 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 492
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 478 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 493
Renaming Saved Jobs You can rename stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the saved - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 494
Hard Disk 3. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. 4. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 480 Hard Disk - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 495
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. Hard Disk 481 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 496
Hard Disk 3. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 497
renamed unless a password has been set. In this case, specify a password. After renaming, you can cancel the password as needed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Hard Disk 483 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 498
can delete saved jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box. Delete stored print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 499
Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Hard Disk Hard Disk 485 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 500
Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 501
imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 502
the Free Hard Disk Space You can check the space available on the printer's hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 503
Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Hard Disk For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Pane in - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 504
There are three ways to erase the data, as follows. Erasure Method Time Required Details High Speed A few seconds Erases le management data for print job data stored on the printer's hard disk. Choose this method for relatively fast erasure. Because only the le management data is erased, the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 505
slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Advanced Adj.. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment. For instructions on manual adjustment, see "Adjusting the Printhead Alignment - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 506
Head Adj., and then press the ► button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Advanced Adj., and then press the ► button. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. After reading the pattern, the printer automatically adjusts the Printhead - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 507
MAIN MENU. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual Head Adj, and then press the ► button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select D, and - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 508
8. Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment. After you determine the pattern with straight lines, press ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern then press the ► button. 12. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes online. 494 Adjustments for Better Print Quality - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 509
specied on the printer may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. • We recommend loading a type of paper that you use often. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Select Adjust Printer Head Inc. Adj. → Yes and press the OK button. After the Printhead is moved, a message - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 510
Adjusting the Printhead Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). 6. Examine the test pattern two sets of lines that are least misaligned. 8. Close the Top Cover. The Printhead orientation is adjusted, and the printer goes online. 496 Adjustments for Better Print Quality - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 511
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 512
set Print Priority in the printer driver to Image or Ofce Document. (→P.180) Follow these steps to change the Feed Priority setting. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 513
Roll in the Printer (→P.110) • Loading the Sheet in the Printer (→P.133) Note • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media A test pattern is printed for band adjustment. After reading the pattern, the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount and returns to online mode. Note • In some - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 514
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, the value is reset to 0 if you execute Auto Band Adj., Manual Band Adj, or Adjust Length. 500 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 515
Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 516
MAIN MENU. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual Band Adj, and then press the ► button. 5. OK button. The feed amount is adjusted, and the printer goes online. If printed documents are still affected by uneven contrast or banding in - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 517
▲ or ▼ to change the value, 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. value set during printing is also applied to the next print job. However, the value is reset to 0 if you execute Auto Band Adj - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 518
if you set Print Priority in the printer driver to Line Drawing/Text. (→P.180) Follow these steps to change the Feed Priority setting. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 519
select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage. The scale bar shows "Millimeter" in 50 mm units and "Inch" in 1 inch units. 6. Measure the length of the adjustment pattern. Calculate the difference between the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 520
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 521
Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter "A" in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "A" is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers. • BK Ink Tank PFI-102BK • - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 522
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 replace the ink during a print job. 508 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 523
case. Go to step 5 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 524
the OK button. 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. 510 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 525
. 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 526
Ink Tanks 11. Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks. 12. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. 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. 512 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 527
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.508) Maintenance 513 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 528
Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.513) 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 529
If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Clean the Printhead if the printed test pattern was faint. For instructions on cleaning the Printhead, see "Cleaning the Printhead". (→P.517) Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 530
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.50) 1. Load unused paper Clean the Printhead. (→P.517) 2. Print - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 531
Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B two or three times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 532
(→P.522) facing down. If the nozzles or metal contacts are damaged, it may affect the printing quality. • Never attempt to take apart or modify a Printhead. This may damage the printer. • Never touch the Printhead nozzles or the metal contacts. This may cause printing problems. 518 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 533
after replacement of the Printhead. (→P.50) 1. If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it. (→P.329) 2. Clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.538) 3. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 534
8. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead 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. 9. Lift the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 535
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 with local regulations. Maintenance 521 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 536
. • 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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 537
, 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. 18. Push the Carriage Cover forward until it clicks. Maintenance 523 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 538
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 iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 539
Cutter Unit Cutter Unit A reaplacement Cutter Unit. • Cutter Unit CT-05 Cutter Unit Note • For instructions on replacing the Cutter Unit, see "Replacing the Cutter Unit". (→P.526) Maintenance 525 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 540
Unit, see "Cutter Unit". (→P.525) • During Cutter Unit replacement, do not open the Carriage Cover. Ink will automatically ll the Printhead after the Carriage Cover is opened, which consumes ink. 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.22) 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Select Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 541
any part of the Cutter Unit except the grips (a) and (b). This poses a risk of injury and may stain your hands. Also, it may damage the printer. Caution • Dispose of the used Cutter Unit according resetting the cut counter. 9. Press the OK button. The printer now goes online. Maintenance 527 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 542
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. 528 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 543
remove the Maintenance 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 images to be blurry - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 544
. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Wipe away any soiling on the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 9. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it in the plastic bag of the new Maintenance Cartridge. Expel excess air and seal - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 545
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 used - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 546
the (→P.533) 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 possible. Make sure that the Maintenance Cartridge is installed correctly. If a print job was in progress - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 547
you replace the Maintenance Cartridge. New Shaft Cleaner is included with replacement Maintenance Cartridge. After Maintenance Cartridge replacement, a it. Important • Never touch parts other than those mentioned in the instructions. This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Maintenance 533 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 548
Maintenance Cartridge 7. After removing the cap of the new Shaft Cleaner, hold it by the grips (a) and Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal. 8. Close the Top Cover. The Carriage is moved, and the printer goes online. 534 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 549
Maintenance Cartridge 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 550
displayed. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. (→P.535) When much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is depleted Printhead cleaning, Printhead replacement, and preparations to transfer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 551
printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe away any dirt or paper dust from the Paper Feed Slot (a), power - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 552
paper dust. 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. 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 (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. 538 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 553
wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), the Paper Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), and the guide rail (f). Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 554
. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning and maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3. Push the Release Lever back. 4. Fold a sheet of Plain Paper two or three times (a) and insert - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 555
Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B two or three times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 556
capacity. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations. (→P.528) • 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 (→P.113), (→P.114 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 557
Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the suction is nished, Turn Power Off!! is displayed. 9. Press the Power button and turn off the printer. Important • Turn off the printer before you unplug it - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 558
Other Maintenance 10. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 11. Open the Top Cover. 12. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and af Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. 544 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 559
13. Close the Top Cover. Other Maintenance 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 545 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 560
rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware 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. 546 Maintenance - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 561
length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver. ÞLoading and Printing on Rolls (→P.82) How do I print manually? When printing manually, specify the paper type and size in the printer driver, and then load the paper. ÞLoading and Printing on Sheets (→P.86) How do I switch between Press - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 562
way to create vertical or horizontal banners. ÞPrinting Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) (→P.253) How do I print on a custom You can specify custom sizes temporarily in the printer driver. paper size? ÞPrinting on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (→P.261) How do I register custom - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 563
below to remove jams. 1. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) 2. Open the Top Cover. Problems Regarding Paper 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 564
Problems Regarding Paper 4. Push the Release Lever back. 5. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury and damaging the printer. 6. If the Carriage - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 565
can resume printing. Note • You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by following the steps below. 1. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. 2. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the paper. 3. Set Paper Cutting to Yes in the printer menu, and the edge will be cut. Troubleshooting 551 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 566
jams, follow the steps below to remove it. 1. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). 4. Push the Release Lever back. 552 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 567
paper in the printer. 7. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 8. Turn the printer on. (→P.22) Troubleshooting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 568
of the paper. Reload the paper correctly. Install the Cutter Unit correctly. (→P.526) Replace the Cutter Unit. (→P.526) Paper cannot be cut Cause In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specied in Auto Cut. In MAIN MENU, Eject or Manual is specied in Cutting Mode. The Cutter Unit is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 569
way. Press the Power button 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 570
condition for printing. (→P.516) Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.517) 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 has received print data that includes HP RTL - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 571
side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.516) Because the printer was left without Ink Tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system. After the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 572
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The paper type as specied in the printer driver does Load paper of the same type as you have specied not match the type loaded in the printer. (*1) in the printer driver. (→P.110) (→P.133) Make - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 573
Paper or lm-based media, choose a VacuumStrngth setting of Standard, Strong, or Strongest. If paper still rubs against the printhead, try raising the Printhead by setting Head Height to Highest. (→P.506) (→P.497) The Ejection Guide is soiled. Clean the Ejection Guide. (→P.537) Troubleshooting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 574
) The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.540) Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Color adjustment has not been activated in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. Corrective Action In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 575
try printing again. (→P.498) The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.491) 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.180) Troubleshooting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 576
use Glossy Paper, art paper, or Coated Paper. In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest or High in Print Quality. Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause The Platen suction is too strong. Corrective Action Set VacuumStrngth to Weakest. (→P.506) The Printhead is - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 577
In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, specify Color in Color Mode and try printing again. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.516) Line thickness is not uniform (Windows) Cause In the Special Settings - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 578
Printing mode Cause You have selected Economy Printing in the printer driver before printing. Corrective Action Clear the Economy Printing check box in the printer driver and try printing again. Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specic troubleshooting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 579
. In this case, congure the connection method manually, specifying the communication mode in use. (→P.414) Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause The printer's IP address is not congured correctly. Corrective Action Make sure the printer's IP address is congured correctly. (→P.378) (→P.405 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 580
processing 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 581
to choose the source for driver installation, select the printer driver folder. Choose the CD-ROM drive > Driver > WinXP_2K > Driver, and click OK. (For Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003) 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. The printer driver is installed. Troubleshooting 567 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 582
User Software CD-ROM. Open the OS X folder and double-click iPF Driver Installer X. 3. In the upper left menu, choose Uninstall, and then click Uninstall. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Removing imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 583
. Corrective Action On the printer Control Panel, check the color mode setting. (→P.50) For optimal printhead performance, the printer consumes trace amounts of color ink even in monochrome mode. Printed Colors in Line Drawings are Inaccurate During HP-GL/2 Printing Cause AdjustFaintLines in the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 584
or the source application, is incorrect. Conserve Paper to On. The layout will be changed to the optimal layout. (→P.50) HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time. Cause Corrective Action Large print jobs with a lot of data take longer to print. On the printer Control Panel, set Input Resolution to - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 585
operations At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep mode. In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause The printer has not detected the new - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 586
problem with the printer. Head Cleaning B is used often. Head Cleaning B consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 587
Other problems Disabling ink level detection 1. On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. button. 3. A conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen about disabling ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ► button. 4. After checking the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 588
the OK button. 9. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ► button. 10. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online. 574 Troubleshooting - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 589
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). Error Message 575 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 590
. (→P.591) • Maintenance cartridge full. (→P.590) • Maintenance cartridge problem. (→P.590) • Multi-sensor error (→P.595) • No ink tank loaded. (→P.586) • No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. (→P.590) • No maintenance cartridge. (→P.590) • No sheets. (→P.581) • Paper jam. (→P.582) • Paper loaded askew - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 591
Responding to Messages • PHead needs cleaning. (→P.588) • Prepare for maint cart replacement. (→P.590) • Prepare for parts replacement. (→P.595) • Printhead error (→P.589) • Problem with Printhead (→P.588) • Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. (→P.581) • Rel lever is in wrong - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 592
. 1.Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2.Replace the loaded paper to match the paper size setting 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. 578 Error Message - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 593
may run out during the print job and you may not be able to print all of the document. This paper cannot be used. Check supported paper sizes. Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too large for the printer has been loaded. Load paper of the correct size. (→P.101) Paper that is too small for - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 594
Messages regarding paper 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 button for more than a - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 595
button for a second or more to cancel printing.Change the printer driver settings to match the roll already loaded and try printing again. Cannot feed paper. Cause The paper has come out of the printer. A paper jam has occurred. Corrective Action Remove the paper, press the Load/Eject button, and - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 596
the next document when it is printed. Cannot detect papr Cause The paper has come out of the printer. A paper jam occurred in the printer. Corrective Action Remove the paper that has come out of the printer, press the Load/Eject button, and reload the paper. (→P.82) (→P.86) Lift the Release Lever - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 597
Cannot cut this paper. Cause There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. Corrective Action Remove the paper. There is a foreign object by the Output Tray, obstructing the Cutter Unit. Remove the foreign object. You are not using the printer under the recommended Use the printer only where the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 598
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.96) If you press the Online button and continue printing, the document will be printed with a border. 584 Error - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 599
Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause The ink level is low, so you cannot clean the Printhead. Corrective Action Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.508) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough ink to nish printing. Press the OK - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 600
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.508) There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Ink tank error. Cause The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 601
is loaded. Corrective Action We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.491) Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.501) Cannot print as specied. Lift the release lever and replace paper with A4/LTR (vertical) or larger Cause Corrective - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 602
Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.517) If the message is still displayed after Head Cleaning B, contact the Canon dealer for assistance. Problem with Printhead Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.517) 588 Error - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 603
regarding printheads Printhead error Cause An incompatible Printhead has been installed. There is a problem with the Printhead. Corrective Action Install a Printhead specied for use with the printer. (→P.518) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is over the Platen, replace the Printhead with - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 604
Corrective Action You can continue 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 605
Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause Corrective Action There is a format problem with the printer's hard disk. Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, the printer automatically restarts. (Formatting will erase all data on the hard - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 606
Messages regarding the hard disk Mail box full. Cannot save. Cause Saved jobs exceed the Personal Box capacity. Corrective Action Press the Stop button to cancel the print job. Delete print jobs from the queue. (→P.449) Delete unneeded jobs stored on the hard disk. (→P.484) 592 Error Message - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 607
printer has received a HP-GL/2 print job that cannot be printed on the paper that has been advanced. Corrective Action Replace the paper with a type compatible with HP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.96) The printer may continue printing - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 608
for service.. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) In the following situations, turn off the printer and 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 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 609
replace consumables for which service is required. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unknown le. Cause Invalid data format. Corrective Action Check the print job and resend it. Multi-sensor error Cause Direct sunlight or strong lighting may be shining on the printer - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 610
596 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 611
position 584 Check supported paper 584 C Canceling print jobs 92 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X 94 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel............92 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows 93 Cannot adjust band 587, 588 Cannot adjust printhead 587, 588 Cannot connect the printer to the - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 612
Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X 185 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows 183 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 538 Cleaning the Paper Retainer 540 Cleaning the Printer 537 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 537 Cleaning the Printhead 517, 541 Cleaning the Printhead 517 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 613
represents a letter or number 594 Error Message 575 Error Messages 576 Error messages 576 Other Messages 577 Execute printhead cleaning 589 F Favorites Sheet (Windows 366 Feeding Roll Paper Manually 118 File read error 591 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X 177 Fine-Tuning - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 614
problems 567 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 377, 430 Insufficient paper for job 579 Introduction 1 L Layout Sheet (Windows 362 Leading edge detection error 583 Line thickness is not uniform (Windows 563 Lines are misaligned 563 Lines Are Printed Too Thick or Thin During HP - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 615
regarding HP-GL/2 593 Messages regarding ink 585 Messages regarding paper 578 Messages regarding printheads 588 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 587 Messages regarding the hard disk 591 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge.....590 Moving saved jobs 470 Using imagePROGRAF - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 616
26 Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel 28 Printer Parts 13 Printer Specifications 74 Printhead 515 Printhead error 589 Printheads 515 Printing a List of Saved Jobs 464 Printing at full size 218 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X 222 Printing at Full Size (Windows 220 Printing banners - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 617
OS 468 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows 467 Using RemoteUI 466 Using the Control Panel 465 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing 253 Fit Roll Paper Width 253 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X 258 Print the banner 259 - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 618
Driver (Mac OS X 194, 380 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 192, 335 Specifying Printer-Related Information 413 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 122 Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing)..........123 Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 619
of printed images is inaccurate 563 The printer consumes a lot of ink 572 The printer does not go on 571 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 555 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper 556 The printer stops during a print job 556 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL - Canon iPF720 | iPF720 User Manual - Page 620
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