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Tool Guide 20 Printer 69 Editing Media Information 80 Displaying Media Information Details 81 Changing the Display Order of Media Information 83 Changing Media Names 86 Switching Media Information to Show/Hide 89 Deleting Media Information 93 Using Custom Paper 96 Adding Custom Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 3
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Base Printer to Another Printer 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 Using Custom Paper Adding Custom Paper Editing Custom Paper Notes - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 21
the Canon website for products that are compatible with Media Configuration Tool. • This guide primarily use Media Configuration Tool v1.1. Connecting to a Printer • Connecting via SSL Encrypted Communication Connecting via SSL for "Registering Printer's Root Certificate to Local Computer for SSL - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 22
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 is confirmed by performing a standard - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 23
Tool folder > the Media Configuration Tool Add Paper icon. • From Launchpad, click Canon Utilities > Media Configuration Tool Add Paper icon in order. Note • Quick Utility Toolbox is a Canon software application. • When connected to a printer, media information that was acquired from the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 24
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 Search Options, and then specify a Specify - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 25
Cancel 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. Clicking the OK button displays the Acquire Media Information File dialog box. 25 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 26
Information (Updating Media Information) The main screen appears. The media information for the selected printer appears in the main screen. Then go to "Adding Media Information." Second connection or later to printer (with caches) If there are caches in the Media Configuration Tool, the Select Base - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 27
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 the Yes button. However, you cannot add or edit media information. Refer - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 28
Cancel 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. Clicking the OK button displays the Acquire Media Information File dialog box. 28 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 29
add media information later. Adding New Media Information (Updating Media Information) The main screen appears. The media information for the selected printer appears in the main screen. Then go to "Adding Media Information." Adding Media Information 1. Select the check box of the media information - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 30
under Status. • Not registered in printer This paper is not registered to the printer. • Update Available This paper has not been updated. It has been registered to the printer. • Registered in printer The most up to date information on paper registered to the printer. • If you select your country - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 31
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 model as the base printer appear. • You cannot clear the check mark for the base printer. 3. Click the Yes button. The Check Update Results dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 32
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 information to the printer driver. 5. Click the Yes button. Note - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 33
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. 33 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 34
Description of Media Configuration Tool Screen Main Screen Preferences Dialog Box Clear Cache DialogBox 34 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 35
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 created by customizing existing media information is called custom - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 36
want to change the media information. Changing the Base Printer Add/Save Media Information Button Group Using this group, you can add Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper not registered to the printer and update the printer's media information to the latest information and register the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 37
from the Base Printer to Another Printer Custom Paper Button Group In the Media Configuration Tool, paper created by customizing existing media information is called custom paper. To improve the print quality and feeding of paper other than Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper, add and - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 38
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/Hide (Delete - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 39
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 TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 40
box appears when you select Clear Cache from the File menu. Printer Name Displays the names of the printers. Connection Displays the IP addresses for printers connected via the network and the names of the connection ports for printers connected via USB. Serial Number Displays the serial numbers of - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 41
. 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 for printers is performed, and the Select Base Printer dialog box appears. Note • It may take - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 42
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 Search Options, and then specify a Specify - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 43
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 "Changing the Base Printer" and reselect the base printer to add and edit media information. • Do not attempt to print or - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 44
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. Specify the media information file that you obtained by selecting Acquire by specifying the media - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 45
add from the displayed media information, and then click the Next button. Note • The printer's paper registration status is shown under Status. • Not registered in printer This paper is not registered to the printer. • Update Available This paper has not been updated. It has been registered to the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 46
If Maximum number of paper types that can 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 47
, 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 the Retry button. Only printers with the mark will be updated. The media information is applied to the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 48
to the "Updating Media Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Adding Media Information mode for adding paper either by selecting the Applications folder or by selecting Launchpad > Canon Utilities > Media Configuration Tool Add Paper. • There is - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 49
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 Printer screen, select the printer to which you want to add paper. Click OK to display the Select - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 50
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, the paper information file is downloaded after you select a printer. 4. Select the media information to register. On the Select Media - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 51
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 51 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 52
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 TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 53
When "The media information of the driver has been updated." appears, click OK. 53 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 54
Exporting Media Information and Importing to Another Printer Exporting Media Information Importing Media Information Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer 54 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 55
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 TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 56
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 been created, the calibration target information is also exported to the file. 4. Click the OK button. 56 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 57
The media information file (.am1x file) is saved. 57 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 58
up media information, see "Back Up Base Printer Media Information" in "Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer". Note • You can load media information for each paper. • You can also import the media information of custom paper. • If the imported media information file of - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 59
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 TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 60
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. 60 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 61
in Status. • Not registered in printer This paper is not registered to the printer. • Update Available This paper has not been updated. It has been registered to the printer. • Registered in printer The most up to date information on paper registered to the printer. • If you select your country - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 62
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 the base printer appear. • You cannot clear the check mark for the base printer. 6. Click the Yes button. The Check Update Results dialog box - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 63
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 printer. Next, apply the media information to the printer driver. 8. Click the Yes button. Note • If the following dialog box appears, select the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 64
Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual Canon Utilities > Media Configuration Tool Add Paper. • There is no need to download the media information files prior to starting in Media Configuration Tool Add Paper. The media information files are downloaded after you select a printer - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 65
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 Printer screen, select the printer to which you want to add paper. Click OK to display the Select - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 66
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, the paper information file is downloaded after you select a printer. 4. Select the media information to register. On the Select Media - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 67
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 TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 68
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. 68 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 69
• If the copied media information file of the custom paper contains calibration target information, the calibration target will also be registered in the printer. Back Up Base Printer Media Information You can save (back up) the base printer's media information to your computer. 1. Click (Back Up - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 70
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. 70 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 71
• 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 TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 72
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. 72 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 73
4. Click the OK button. The Update Media Information dialog box appears. 5. Click the Start button. 73 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 74
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 media information - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 75
and network, and click the Retry button. Media information is copied again for printers with the mark. The media information of the base printer is copied to the specified printers. Next, apply the media information to the printer driver. 8. Click the Yes button. Note • If the following dialog box - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 76
's Utility screen will appear. 9. 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. Double Click the Backup Files Double-click the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 77
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. 77 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 78
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 media information - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 79
media information that you would like to copy, and then click the OK button. 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. 79 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 80
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 80 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 81
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 Reference) in the Edit Media Information button group (or select Simple - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 82
Note • 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 Configuration Tool, check the printer control panel to verify the media information values that were changed - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 83
• If you want to apply the same media information to another printer, make the other printer the base printer and edit or copy the media information. Changing the Base Printer Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer 1. Select the paper whose order you want to change. 83 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 84
menu). The selected paper moves one line up or down for every button click. 3. Click (Apply Edits) in the Edit Media Information button group (or select Apply Edits from the Edit Media Information menu). 4. Click the Yes button. The media information is applied to the printer. Next, apply the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 85
then click the OK button. 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. 85 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 86
• If you want to apply the same media information to another printer, make the other printer the base printer and edit or copy the media information. Changing the Base Printer Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer 1. Select the paper whose name you want to change. 86 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 87
text is too long." appears. Clicking OK displays the text with the excessive part cut. • You cannot rename the paper with the same name as the paper registered to the standard printer. 4. Click (Apply Edits) in the Edit Media Information button group (or select Apply Edits from the Edit Media - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 88
then click the OK button. The printer driver's Utility screen will appear. 8. 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. 88 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 89
want to apply the same media information to another printer, make the other printer the base printer and edit or copy the media information. Changing the Base Printer Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer 1. Select the paper you want to show/hide. 2. Click (Show/Hide - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 90
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 Edit Media Information - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 91
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. 91 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 92
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. 92 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 93
. Note • If you want to apply the same media information to another printer, make the other printer the base printer and edit or copy the media information. Changing the Base Printer Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer 1. Select the paper that you want to delete. 93 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 94
select Delete Media Information from the Edit Media Information menu). Note • Paper for which the following message appears cannot be deleted. 3. Click ( 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 95
then click the OK button. 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. 95 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 96
Using Custom Paper Adding Custom Paper Editing Custom Paper Notes on the Use of Custom Paper Edit Custom Paper Dialog Box 96 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 97
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 support roll paper "Media Types You Can Use" "Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Types - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 98
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. You cannot obtain a media information file exported with Media Configuration Tool (See "Exporting - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 99
you are adding. • If you do not know the media information that is the basis of the custom paper, do one of the following. • Select the paper category, and from Name on Operation Panel, select the media information called General Purpose. Depending on the selected category, there might not be media - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 100
cannot be created for custom paper which is added using a base paper where Not creatable is displayed in Calibration Target. 3. Click the OK button. The Custom Paper Name Setting dialog box appears. 4. Enter an arbitrary name to display in the printer control panel and printer driver, and then click - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 101
, up to 10 double-byte characters and up to 20 single-byte characters can be entered. • For Name in Printer Driver, up to 32 characters or 80 bytes may be entered. • For Paper Name (English) up to 20 single-byte characters can be entered. • If the text you have entered exceeds the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 102
Results dialog box appears. 7. Verify that mark appears to the left of the Printer Name, and then click the OK button. Note • Custom paper was not added 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. 102 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 103
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 "Editing Custom Paper." To edit it immediately, click the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 104
Click the Yes button to display the Edit Custom Paper dialog box. Perform the steps from step 3 in "Editing Custom Paper". 104 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 105
Information" in "Copying Media Information from the Base Printer to Another Printer". 1. Select the custom paper that you want to edit. 2. Click (Edit Custom Paper) in the Custom Paper button group (or select Edit Custom Paper from the Custom Paper menu). Note • If the media information on the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 106
from the Internet. Obtain the media information file from the Canon website using a computer connected to the Internet. Specify the media in the Open dialog. The Edit Custom Paper dialog box appears. Important • Edit the custom paper in the Edit Custom Paper dialog box in the order shown below. If - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 107
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 Calibration Target - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 108
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. 108 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 109
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 the base printer appear. • You cannot clear the check mark for the base printer. 8. Click the Yes button. The Check Update Results dialog box - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 110
and network, and click the Retry button. Custom paper media information will be updated again for printers with the mark. The edited media information for the custom paper is applied to the printers. Next, apply the media information to the printer driver. 10. Click the Yes button. Note • If the - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 111
'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 TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 112
• 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. 112 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 113
sheet in the Edit Custom Paper dialog box. Note • If the cutter is damaged, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. • For details on how to cut roll paper, search for and refer to "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls" from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Printhead • If - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 114
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 is loaded as PRO-4100S/PRO-6100S, or if custom paper created with PRO-4100S/PRO-6100S is loaded as PRO-4000S/PRO-6000S, settable - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 115
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. 115 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 116
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 Calibration Target - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 117
from the same category (glossy paper, coated paper, etc.) as the paper type selected on the operation panel, if possible. Additionally, even if the printer failed to detect the paper type in the second and subsequent sets, the printer may be able to detect paper normally if you repeatedly select - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 118
printer control panel. 5. Click the OK button. Note • Paper feed adjustment takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The adjustment pattern 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 119
may not appear. Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry. For paper where the ink does not dry well, specify the drying time. Off For roll paper Ejects immediately after printing finishes. For cut paper Soon after printing finishes, the next page will start to print - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 120
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 dry. User Cut Cutting is not performed - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 121
printer ink at the cutting position when cutting paper and reduces the scattering of cut waste. Also, on paper with paste, it makes it difficult for the paste to adhere to the cutter and prevents deterioration of cutter cutting performance. Roll Paper Tension (Feeding) Select the slack of roll paper - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 122
print priority you select in the printer driver will appear here. Ink Usage Selects and sets the upper limit on the amount of ink to use when printing on customer paper from among several levels. For details on setting the ink level, see "Setting Ink Level." Important • After setting the Calibration - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 123
scratches in the printing results and the printhead may be damaged. Transport Unit Vacuum Strength Sets the vacuum strength for paper on the platen. If the printhead is rubbing against the paper, this may be fixed by increasing the strength of the vacuum. If the edges of images are washed out, this - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 124
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 is curled or that has already been - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 125
suitable ICC profile has been provided for the custom paper to be edited, click the Browse button, and profile file names, up to 54 single-byte characters can be entered including the extension. Setting Ink Level Use the following procedure to test printing at each level, and then determine and set - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 126
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 paper that is curled or that has already been printed on. 4. Select the custom paper set on the printer control panel. 126 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 127
using the selected setting. Note • Depending on the base paper, some print quality settings may not be available. Ink Usage Select the ink usage level for test printing. Canon Base Paper is the ink usage for paper selected as the basis for the custom paper. Image Used in Test Print Sets the image to - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 128
• 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. Click the OK button. 9. Select Ink Usage in the Advanced Paper Settings sheet. 128 - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 129
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 settings on the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets. In this case, set the Calibration Target - Canon imagePROGRAF TM-300 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 130
color area, and decreasing the ink usage can 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
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