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Contents Symbols Used in This Document 3 Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows 4 Trademarks and Licenses 5 Media Configuration Tool Guide 24 General Notes (Media Configuration Tool 25 The Features of Media Configuration Tool 26 Starting Media Configuration Tool 28 Description of Media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 3
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2006-Jan-27 Copyright 1996-2002, 2006 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg Introduction The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or relate to, - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 17
`You' refers to the licensee, or person using the project, where `using' is a generic term including compiling the project's source code as well as linking it to form a `program' or `executable'. This program is referred to as `a program using the FreeType engine'. This license applies to all files - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 18
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Media Configuration Tool Guide General Notes (Media Configuration Tool) The Features of Media Configuration Tool Downloading/Installing Media Configuration Tool Starting Media Configuration Tool Description of Media Configuration Tool - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 25
See the Canon website for products that are compatible with Media Configuration Tool. • This guide primarily provides explanations using the screens that are displayed when you use the macOS High Sierra Certificate to Local Computer for SSL Communication" on your device's online manual homepage. 25 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 26
confirmed paper, search for and refer to the following pages from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Model that supports roll paper "Paper Information List" Model that does not support roll paper "Media Types You Can Use" Canon feed confirmed paper is paper for which printer feeding - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 27
For how to back up media information, see "Back Up Base Printer Media Information" in "Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer". 27 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 28
Starting Media Configuration Tool There are two ways to start the Media Configuration Tool: one in Normal mode and another in Add Paper mode, which was made especially for adding and updating paper information. Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. Starting in Normal Mode - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 29
Initial connection to printer (with no caches) If there are no caches in the Media Configuration Tool, the printers are searched at startup and the Select Base Printer dialog box appears. Note • It may take time before the Select Base Printer dialog box appears. 1. Select the printer for which you - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 30
Note • Click the Yes button to acquire the media information. The Add/Update Media Information dialog box appears, and you can check the latest media information. To add media information, do so while referring to "Adding Media Information". To cancel without adding media information, click the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 31
Specify the media information file that you obtained by selecting Acquire by specifying the media information file, clicking the Browse button, and specifying the file in the Open dialog. • You can add media information later. Adding New Media Information (Updating Media Information) The main screen - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 32
1. From the list, select a printer in which you want to change the media information, and then click the OK button. Important • The following message appears if the system fails to connect to the printer. Click the No button to choose a different base printer. The main screen appears if you select - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 33
Click the Yes button to acquire the media information. The Add/Update Media Information dialog box appears, and you can check the latest media information. To add media information, refer to "Adding Media Information". To cancel without adding media information, click the Cancel button. • If the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 34
Specify the media information file that you obtained by selecting Acquire by specifying the media information file, clicking the Browse button, and specifying the file in the Open dialog. • You can add media information later. Adding New Media Information (Updating Media Information) The main screen - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 35
Note • The printer's paper registration status is shown under Status. Not saved to printer This paper is not registered to the printer. Update Available This paper has not been updated. It has been registered to the printer. Saved to printer The most up to date information on paper registered to the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 36
Note • Click the Find Printer button to display printers other than the base printer. If there are other printers that you want to update the media information for at the same time as the base printer, check the printer's check box. • In addition to the base printer, the printers that are the same - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 37
Note • Media information was not updated for printers with a mark displayed to the left of the Printer Name. Verify the state of the printer and network, and click the Retry button. Only printers with the mark will be updated. The media information is applied to the printer. Next, apply the media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 38
The printer driver's Utility screen will appear. 6. Update the media information on the printer driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. 38 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 39
Description of Media Configuration Tool Screen Main Screen Preferences Dialog Box Clear Cache DialogBox 39 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 40
Main Screen The media information registered in the printer selected at startup or with the main screen. Note (Find Printer) appears in • In Media Configuration Tool, the printer at startup or selected with base printer. (Find Printer) is called the Note • In the Media Configuration Tool, paper - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 41
Note • Any operation that you can perform by clicking a button in the main screen, you can also perform from a menu in the main screen. (Find Printer) Select the printer for which you want to change the media information. Changing the Base Printer Add/Save Media Information Button Group Using this - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 42
(Copy Media Information to Specified Printer) The backed up media information will be applied to other printers of the same model. Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer Custom Paper Button Group In the Media Configuration Tool, paper created by customizing existing media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 43
(Change Paper Name) Change the name of the paper displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver. Changing Media Names (Show/Hide Paper) Switch between showing and hiding the media information displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver. Switching Media Information to Show/ - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 44
Preferences Dialog Box Set the preferences for the Media Configuration Tool. The Preferences dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. Enable internet connection to acquire the latest media information Clear this check mark to prohibit the system from automatically - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 45
Clear Cache DialogBox The media information of printers that was acquired in the past can be deleted from the Media Configuration Tool. The Clear Cache dialog box appears when you select Clear Cache from the File menu. Printer Name Displays the names of the printers. Connection Displays the IP - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 46
Changing the Base Printer Change the printer for which you want to change the media information. Note • In Media Configuration Tool, the printer at startup or selected with base printer. (Find Printer) is called the 1. Click (Find Printer) (or select Find Printer from the File menu). A search - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 47
Note • If the printer that you wish to update the media information does not appear, select Auto in Search Method, and then click the Find Printer button or select IPv4/IPv6, and then click the Find Printer button, and enter the printer IP address directly. • To search by SNMP community, click - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 48
Adding New Media Information (Updating Media Information) Add or update the media information in your printers using the latest media information files (Media Information File/.am1x files) released by Canon. Important • Printers must be connected to add or edit their media information. Refer to " - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 49
Note • If the media information on the internet has been changed, the following dialog box appears. Select Acquire the latest information from the internet, and then click the Acquire button. • If the following message appears, the media information file cannot be downloaded from the Internet. - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 50
The Add/Update Media Information dialog box appears. 2. Select the check box of the media information that you want to add from the displayed media information, and then click the Next button. Note • The printer's paper registration status is shown under Status. Not saved to printer This paper is - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 51
• If you select the media information and click the Media Information button, the Simple Paper Reference dialog box appears, allowing you to check the details of the selected media information. • Click the Import button. The Open dialog appears and you can select media information to import from the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 52
The Check Update Results dialog box appears. 5. Verify that mark appears to the left of the Printer Name, and then click the OK button. Note • Media information was not updated for printers with a mark displayed to the left of the Printer Name. Verify the state of the printer and network, and click - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 53
screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Adding Media Information by Double-Clicking the Media Information File 1. Download the media information file. Download the latest media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 54
The media information files are downloaded after you select a printer to which to register media information. • If there is no cache in the Media Configuration Tool, or if there are multiple caches, the Select Base Printer dialog box appears. Select the base printer and click OK. Important • "Cannot - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 55
Note • If the printer to which you want to add paper is not in the Printer List, click the Find Printer button. • When adding media information by double-clicking the media information file, only the targeted printers appear in the Printer List. • If you start with Media Configuration Tool Add Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 56
5. Update Printer Driver Media Information. If the media information is successfully updated for the printer, the Update Printer Driver Media Information screen appears. 1. Click Printer Driver 56 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 57
Clicking the Printer Driver displays the printer driver's screen. 2. Click OK Click OK to check whether the paper information on the printer is up-to-date. 3. Click Update Media information is updated. When the media information finishes updating, "The media information of the driver has been - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 58
When "The media information of the driver has been updated." appears, click OK. 58 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 59
Exporting Media Information and Importing to Another Printer Exporting Media Information Importing Media Information Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer 59 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 60
Exporting Media Information Select the paper you need from the media information registered in the base printer, export to a file, and save it. You can add the saved media information on another printer of the same model. For details on the procedure for adding a media information file, see " - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 61
Note • You can select multiple media information. The Save dialog appears. 3. Specify the folder where you want to save the media information file, and click the Save button. Note • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the file name. • For custom paper where a calibration target has - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 62
The media information file (.am1x file) is saved. 62 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 63
Importing Media Information Media information files downloaded from the Canon website and media information files exported from the Media Configuration Tool can be imported and applied to printers. Important • You cannot add or edit media information if a printer is not connected. Browse "Changing - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 64
Note • If the media information on the internet has been changed, the following dialog box appears. Select Acquire by specifying the media information file and then click the Browse button. The Open dialog appears. Perform the steps from step 3. The Add/Update Media Information dialog box appears. - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 65
The Open dialog appears. 3. Select the media information file (.am1x file), and click the Open button. The obtained media information appears. 4. Select the check box of the media information that you want to add from the displayed media information, and then click the Next button. 65 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 66
Note • The printer's paper registration status will appear in Status. Not saved to printer This paper is not registered to the printer. Update Available This paper has not been updated. It has been registered to the printer. Saved to printer The most up to date information on paper registered to the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 67
Note • Click the Find Printer button to display printers other than the base printer. If there are other printers that you want to update the media information for at the same time as the base printer, check this check box. • In addition to the base printer, the printers that are the same model as - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 68
Note • Media information was not updated for printers with a mark displayed to the left of the Printer Name. Verify the state of the printer and network, and click the Retry button. Updating media information is executed again for printers with the mark. The media information is applied to the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 69
screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Adding Media Information by Double-Clicking the Media Information File This explains how to download and add the latest media information - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 70
Select the base printer and click OK. Important • "Cannot find the printer to update." appears if the system fails to connect to the printer. To reselect the base printer, search for the printer on the Select Printer screen. 3. Select a printer to which to register media information. On the Select - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 71
Note • If the printer to which you want to add paper is not in the Printer List, click the Find Printer button. • When adding media information by double-clicking the media information file, only the targeted printers appear in the Printer List. • If you start with Media Configuration Tool Add Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 72
5. Update the printer driver media information. If the media information is successfully updated for the printer, the Update Printer Driver Media Information screen appears. 1. Click Printer Driver. Clicking the Printer Driver displays the printer driver's screen. 2. Click Update Media Information. - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 73
Check whether the paper information on the printer is up-to-date. 3. Click Update. When the media information finishes updating, "The media information of the driver has been updated." appears. 4. Click OK. When "The media information of the driver has been updated." appears, click OK. 73 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 74
Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer Copy all the media information registered in the printer to other printers of the same model. The same media information will be registered for printers of the same model. To copy the media information of the base printer to another - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 75
2. Click the Yes button. The Save dialog appears. 3. Specify the folder where you want to save the media information backup file, and click the Save button. Note • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the file name. 75 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 76
• For custom paper where a calibration target has been created, the calibration target information is also exported to the file. 4. Click the OK button. The media information backup file (.amb file) is saved. Copy Backed Up Media Information to the Printer Import the media information file that you - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 77
The Copy Media Information to Specified Printer dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button. The Open dialog appears. 3. Select the saved media information backup file (.amb file), and then click the Open button. 77 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 78
4. Click the OK button. The Update Media Information dialog box appears. 5. Click the Start button. 78 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 79
Important • When you execute the copy, the media information registered in the printer being copied to will be deleted. We recommend backing up the media information in advance before executing copy. For how to back up media information, see "Back Up Base Printer Media Information" in "Copying Media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 80
7. Verify that mark appears to the left of the Printer Name, and then click the OK button. Note • Media information was not copied for printers with a mark displayed to the left of the Printer Name. Verify the state of the printer and network, and click the Retry button. Media information is copied - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 81
driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Double Click the Backup Files Double-click the backup file (.amb) to copy the backup file to the printer. Note • Operations - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 82
3. Click the Start button. When the Update Media Information screen appears, click Start. Important • When you execute the copy, the media information registered in the printer being copied to will be deleted. We recommend backing up the media information in advance before executing copy. 82 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 83
For how to back up media information, see "Back Up Base Printer Media Information" in "Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer". Note • Click the Find Printer button to display printers other than the base printer. If there are other printers that you want to copy the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 84
driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. 84 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 85
Editing Media Information Displaying Media Information Details Changing the Display Order of Media Information Changing Media Names Switching Media Information to Show/Hide Deleting Media Information 85 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 86
Displaying Media Information Details Displays the media information details. Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. 1. Select the paper for which you want to check the media information details. 2. Click (Simple Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 87
Note • The items that are displayed vary according to the type of custom paper and model you are using. • The information that will appear in the Simple Paper Reference dialog box is media information sent by the Media Configuration Tool. After updating the media information with the Media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 88
Changing the Display Order of Media Information Change the display order of media information displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver. Important • You cannot add or edit media information if a printer is not connected. Browse "Changing the Base Printer" and reselect the base - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 89
2. Click (Change Display Order of Paper (Up)) or (Change Display Order of Paper (Down)) in the Edit Media Information button group (or select Change Display Order of Paper (Up) or Change Display Order of Paper (Down) from the Edit Media Information menu). The selected paper moves one line up - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 90
driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. 90 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 91
Changing Media Names Change the name of the paper displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver. Important • You cannot add or edit media information if a printer is not connected. Browse "Changing the Base Printer" and reselect the base printer to add and edit media information. • Do - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 92
2. Click (Change Paper Name) in the Edit Media Information button group (or select Change Paper Name from the Edit Media Information menu). The Change Paper Name dialog box appears. 3. Edit Name on Operation Panel and Name in Printer Driver, and the click the OK button. Note • The characters - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 93
driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. 93 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 94
Switching Media Information to Show/Hide Switch between showing and hiding the media information displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver. Important • You cannot add or edit media information if a printer is not connected. Browse "Changing the Base Printer" and reselect the base - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 95
The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Note • You can select multiple paper. • The names of paper that are hidden appear grayed out in the media information list. • Paper for which the following message appears cannot be switched between show and hide. 3. Click (Apply Edits) in the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 96
The media information is applied to the printer. Next, apply the media information to the printer driver. 5. Click the Yes button. 6. Click the OK button. Note • If the following dialog box appears, select the printer that you are updating the media information of, and then click the OK button. 96 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 97
The printer driver's Utility screen will appear. 7. Update the media information on the printer driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. 97 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 98
Deleting Media Information Delete the printer control panel and printer driver media information. Important • You cannot add or edit media information if a printer is not connected. Browse "Changing the Base Printer" and reselect the base printer to add and edit media information. • Do not attempt - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 99
2. Click (Delete Media Information) in the Edit Media Information button group (or select Delete Media Information from the Edit Media Information menu). Note • Paper for which the following message appears cannot be deleted. 3. Click (Apply Edits) in the Edit Media Information button group ( - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 100
driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. 100 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 101
Using Custom Paper Adding Custom Paper Editing Custom Paper Notes on the Use of Custom Paper Edit Custom Paper Dialog Box 101 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 102
be added as custom paper and the basis paper specifications, search for and refer to the following pages from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Model that supports roll paper "Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper" "Paper Information List" Model that does not - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 103
Note • If the media information on the internet has been changed, the following dialog box appears. Select Acquire the latest information from the internet, and then click the Acquire button. • If the following message appears, the media information file cannot be downloaded from the Internet. - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 104
The Create Custom Paper dialog box appears. 2. Select the media information that will be the basis for custom paper, and then click the Next button. Important • Select the material and thickness that you think are the closest to the custom paper you are adding. • If you do not know the media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 105
The appropriate media information is selected automatically from the selected category. Note • Depending on your model, Calibration Target may not appear. • The calibration target for executing color calibration cannot be created for custom paper which is added using a base paper where Not creatable - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 106
Note • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Operation Panel are stated below. alphanumeric, space • For Name on Operation Panel, up to 10 double-byte characters and up to 20 single-byte characters can be entered. • For Name in Printer Driver, up to 32 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 107
. For how to adjust the printhead position, search for and refer to the "Adjustments for Better Print Quality" page from the Home of the Online Manual for your model. Next, apply the media information to the printer driver. 107 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 108
driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Note • After that, the custom paper you added must be edited. For details on the procedure for editing custom paper, see - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 109
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Editing Custom Paper Edit the media information of the custom paper you added to the printer to obtain a high quality print result. For details on the procedure for adding custom paper to the printer, see "Adding Custom Paper." Important • You cannot add or edit media information if a printer is not - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 111
Select Acquire the latest information from the internet, and then click the Acquire button. • If the following message appears, the media information file cannot be downloaded from the Internet. Obtain the media information file from the Canon website using a computer connected to the Internet. - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 112
• Depending on your model, the Calibration Target sheet may not appear. • After setting the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets, changes to the ink usage on the Advanced Paper Settings sheet will disable the settings on the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets. In this case, set the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 113
6. In the Edit Custom Paper dialog box, click the Update button. The Update Media Information dialog box appears. Note • If paper feed adjustment is not performed, the following message appears. 7. Click the Start button. 113 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 114
Note • Click the Find Printer button to display printers other than the base printer. If there are other printers that you want to update the custom media information for at the same time as the base printer, check this check box. • In addition to the base printer, the printers that are the same - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 115
Note • Custom paper media information was not updated for printers with a mark displayed to the left of the Printer Name. Verify the state of the printer and network, and click the Retry button. Custom paper media information will be updated again for printers with the mark. The edited media - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 116
driver's Utility screen. For details, search for and refer to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. 12. Click the Yes button. Note • Click No if you do not want to save custom media information that has been updated - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 117
• For custom paper where a calibration target has been created, the calibration target information is also exported to the file. 14. Click the OK button. The media information file (.am1x file) for custom paper is saved. 117 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 118
"Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls" from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Printhead • If the printhead rubs against the paper when to the "Paper rubs against printhead" page from the Home of the Online Manual for your model. Print Quality • If the edges of images are blurry, - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 119
in the Create Custom Paper dialog box. Note • For details on print quality problems, search for and refer to the "Print Results Are Unsatisfactory" or "Problems with the printing quality" pages from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. • If custom paper created with PRO-4000S/PRO-6000S - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 120
Color Tone • If the color tone needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC profile that matches the paper you are using, and then select that ICC profile on the ICC Profile sheet of the Edit Custom Paper dialog box. 120 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 121
Edit Custom Paper Dialog Box You can edit the media information for custom paper in the Edit Custom Paper dialog box. Important • Edit the custom paper in the Edit Custom Paper dialog box in the order shown below. If you do not follow this order, you may need to configure the settings again. 1. - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 122
Important • If Paper Feed Adjustment is not executed, horizontal stripes with different color tones may appear in the printed material. Execute paper feed adjustment each time you add a custom paper. This does not need to be executed for each paper source. • The paper type for paper that was - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 123
is printed, and the paper feed is automatically adjusted based on the printing result. Important • Check that there is no paper left on the ejection guide. 2. Advanced Print Settings sheet 123 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 124
will start to print after the specified time has elapsed after the previous printing. Note • Drying time applies only to roll paper on models that support roll paper. This does not apply to cut paper. Auto Cut Setting Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 125
Automatic Cut Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. Eject Cut When the printer touchscreen is operated, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit. Select this option if you do not want the printed material to drop immediately after printing, for example, in order to wait for the ink to - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 126
Important • Depending on your model, some settings may not appear. Drying Time (Between Scans) When the time is set, after printing one line, the printer waits for the set time to elapse before printing the next line. Set this option when color bleeding appears on the page. None (Overall) After one - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 127
Features of Media Configuration Tool." • Setting the value for Leading Edge Cut Length/Minimum Print Cut Length to shorter than the default value may cause problems when ejecting paper. 3. Advanced Paper Settings sheet 127 - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 128
Important • The items that can be set are different, depending on the model and the type of custom paper you are using. Ink Usage (Image)/Ink Usage (Line Drawing/Text)/Ink Usage (Poster/Photo)/Ink Usage (Poster/ Photo (Fluorescent)) By selecting Image, Line Drawing/Text, Poster/Photo, or Poster/ - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 129
Important • If changes are made to the Transport Unit Vacuum Strength, check that there is no rubbing against the paper. (If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the print results.) If the printhead rubs against the paper, the printhead may be damaged. 4. Calibration - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 130
Important • The paper sources that can be loaded vary depending on the custom paper. • If you are using a PRO-1000 or PRO-500 model, only the Top Feed can be used as the paper source for color calibration. 3. Load the custom paper in the paper source you selected. Important • Do not load paper that - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 131
If a suitable ICC profile has been provided for the custom paper to be edited, click the Browse button, and select the ICC profile. Important • The items that are displayed vary according to the type of custom paper and model you are using. • Only the RGB print profile can be selected for the ICC - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 132
The Paper Source dialog box appears. 2. Select the paper size of the custom paper and paper source where the custom paper is loaded. Important • The paper sources that can be loaded vary depending on the custom paper. 3. Load the custom paper in the paper source you selected. Important • Do not load - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 133
The Test Print Settings dialog box appears. 6. Configure the print settings, and then click the Start Printing button. Print Priority Select the print priority to use for test prints. Note • Some items cannot be selected, depending on the model and the type of custom paper you are using. Print - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 134
Note • To use an image other than the standard image, use an uncompressed TIFF file where each RGB color is 8 bits. • Images that are larger than the paper size may be printed with the image cropped. • The maximum image size that can be used for test printing is 4 GB. 7. Click the Yes button. 8. - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 135
Determines and sets the ink level that is expected to produce no bleeding or grazing of ink and produce the best test print results when viewed. Important • After setting the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets, changes to the ink usage on the Advanced Paper Settings sheet will disable the - Canon imagePROGRAF GP-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 136
reduce ink bleeding and color collapse. • Depending on the paper, the printing results may not change regardless of the ink usage level. If you have trouble determining the level, we recommend selecting the Canon base paper. • Although the color tone may change when the ink usage is changed, at this
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