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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 20 General Notes (Media Configuration Tool 21 The Features of Media Configuration Tool 22 Starting Media Configuration Tool 23 Description of Media - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 3
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The FreeType Project is copyright (C) 1996-2000 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg. All rights reserved except as specified below. 1. No Warranty THE FREETYPE PROJECT IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 18
Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as future and wanted additions to the library and distribution. If you are looking for support, start in this list if you haven't found anything to help you in the documentation. o [email protected] Discusses bugs, as well as engine - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 19
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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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 21
with them before using it. • See the Canon website for products that are compatible with Media Configuration Tool. • This guide primarily provides explanations using the screens that are displayed Certificate to Local Computer for SSL Communication" on your device's online manual homepage. 21 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 22
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 is confirmed by performing - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 23
and Media Configuration Tool icon in order. • From Launchpad, click Canon Utilities > Media Configuration Tool icon in order. Note • Click of Finder, select Applications. Then double-click, in order, the Canon Utilities folder > the Media Configuration Tool folder > the Media Configuration Tool Add - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 24
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 26
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 27
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 29
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 30
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 printer. • Registered in printer The most up to date information on paper - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 31
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 32
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 34
Description of Media Configuration Tool Screen Main Screen Preferences Dialog Box Clear Cache DialogBox 34 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 35
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 36
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 same - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 37
To improve the print quality and feeding of paper other than Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper, add and edit custom paper. With this paper you have already added. You can set the printhead height and ink usage settings, create a calibration target, and specify an ICC profile. - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 38
(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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 40
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 41
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 42
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 43
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 "Changing the Base Printer" and reselect the base - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 45
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 registered in printer This - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 46
• 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 47
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 48
Information in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Adding Media Information by Double-Clicking the Media paper either by selecting the Applications folder or by selecting Launchpad > Canon Utilities > Media Configuration Tool Add Paper. • There is no need - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 49
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 50
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 53
When "The media information of the driver has been updated." appears, click OK. 53 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 56
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 57
The media information file (.am1x file) is saved. 57 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 58
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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 61
Note • The printer's paper registration status will appear 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 62
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 63
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 64
in Printer Driver" page from the home page of the Online Manual for your model. Adding Media Information by Double-Clicking the Media Information paper either by selecting the Applications folder or by selecting Launchpad > Canon Utilities > Media Configuration Tool Add Paper. • There is no - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 65
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 66
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 69
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 74
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 75
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 76
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 78
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 79
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 81
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 83
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 84
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 85
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 86
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 87
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 88
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 89
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 90
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 93
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 94
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 (or - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 95
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 97
To improve the print quality and feeding of paper other than Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper, add and edit custom paper. To add 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 99
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 100
• In Paper Category, select any option other than All, and then click the Find Paper Candidates button. In the Find Paper Candidates dialog box, set Weight (grammage) or Thickness, and then click the OK button. The appropriate media information is selected automatically from the selected category. - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 101
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 102
Note • Click the Find Printer button to display printers other than the base printer. If there are other printers that you want to add custom media 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 103
. 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. 8. Click the Yes button. Note • If the following dialog box appears, select - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 105
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 106
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 107
. • 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 109
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 110
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 111
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 113
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 "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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 114
" 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 functions - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 116
. • 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 117
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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 118
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 118 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 119
. 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 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 120
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 by the cutter unit. Cut the roll paper using scissors after each sheet. Select this for paper - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 121
paper. Note • A band of uneven color may appear on the border between the areas with and without drying time. Cut-dust Reduction Selecting On applies 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 122
Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets. In this case, set the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets again. • If you change the ink usage level, the type of black ink that will be used may change. Paper Thickness (Head Height) Sets the height of the printhead. Set this higher if the printhead - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 123
Important • If you set Paper Thickness (Head Height) too low, the printhead might rub against the paper. If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results and the printhead may be damaged. Transport Unit Vacuum Strength Sets the vacuum strength for paper on the - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 124
where the custom paper is loaded. 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 - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 125
be used in ICC profile file names. For ICC 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 the optimal level from those results. 1. Click the Test - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 126
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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | 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 TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 129
and ICC Profile sheets again. • If you change the ink usage level, the type of black ink that will be used may change. If you performed the print using the standard image, focus on the following to determine the optimal ink level. 1. Focus on the smoothness of color production and gradation, and - Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000 | Guide for Media Configuration Tool - Page 130
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 point you should select the optimal level
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