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Guide Manuals for this printer Setup Guide Quick Guide Basic Guide Electronic manual User's Guide Electronic manual Paper Reference Guide Electronic manual Office 235 and so on Mac OS Software 275 Printer Driver 276 Preview 294 Free Layout 317 Color 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 2
CAD Drawings ...48 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows 49 HP-GL/2 Printing ...50 Adjusting Images 51 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...51 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows 53 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 55 Giving Priority to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 3
Enhanced Printing Options Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows 67 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 69 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ...71 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows 72 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 4
153 Windows Software Windows Software 157 Printer Driver 158 Printer Driver Settings ...158 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ...160 Settings Dialog Box ...184 Favorites Sheet ...185 Utility Sheet ...186 Support Sheet ...187 Settings Summaries Dialog Box ...188 Device Settings Sheet - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 5
Windows Software Free Layout Main Window ...203 Detailed Settings ...204 Preferences Dialog Box ...205 Page Options Dialog Box ...206 Zoom Dialog Box ...207 Format Dialog Box ...207 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 6
Software Mac OS Software 275 Printer Driver 276 Printer Driver Settings ...276 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ...277 Confirming Print Settings ...279 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing 279 Using Favorites ...280 Accessing the Printer Driver ...307 Driver Matching Mode - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 7
Software Panel ...352 Color Settings Panel ...354 Driver Matching Mode ...355 ICC Matching Mode Settings 363 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide ...364 Updating paper information ...366 Roll Paper Manually ...382 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ...383 Specifying the Ink Drying - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 8
Panel 433 Operations and Display Screen 434 Control Panel ...434 Control Panel Display ...436 How to View Instructions with Navigate ...441 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ...442 Printer Menu 444 Printer Menu Operations ...444 Menu Operations ...445 Menu Structure ...448 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 9
Driver Destination (Windows 489 Configuring the Printer Driver Manually ...496 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur 497 Initializing the Network Settings ...497 Device Setup Utility (Windows) 498 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ...498 Installing imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 10
Loading Selected Unit Cost Data 518 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed 518 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustments for and Colors 522 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 523 Adjusting Line Misalignment ...525 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 11
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 575 Frequently Asked Questions 576 Frequently Asked Questions ...576 Problems print jobs are sent 587 Ink Filling.. is displayed ...587 problems 597 The computer does not recognize the printer ...597 Removing Installed Printer Drivers ...597 HP-GL/2 problems - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 12
Troubleshooting a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving 600 Other problems 601 The Ink Tank Cover has become detached from the printer 601 The printer jam ...613 Paper is crooked...613 Paper not aligned with right guide...614 Cannot detect papr ...614 Leading edge detection error...614 Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 13
Maintenance cartridge full...622 Maintenance cartridge problem...622 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 of range...623 GL2: W0504 This command is not supported...623 Other Messages 624 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number Manuals for this printer 636 Manuals for this printer ...636 About This User Manual - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 14
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iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 16 Canceling print jobs 25 Pausing Printing 29 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 15 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 16
iPF780 Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...16 Turning the Printer On and Off ...17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ...19 Loading and Printing on Sheets ...21 ➔ Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 17
procedure iPF780 Turning printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, "Starting up... Please wait." is displayed. 2 The Power Lamp Close the Top Cover. • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. 17 • The Printhead is not installed see - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 18
Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Turning the Printer On and Off iPF780 • An Ink Tank is not installed see "Replacing Ink Tanks." ➔P.538 • If "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen see "Error messages." ➔P. Wait.." is shown on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off. 18 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 19
steps to load and print on rolls. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔P.360 (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.360 • If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 20
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 4 Select the Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔P.160 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS) ➔P.277 20 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 21
print on sheets. • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔P.360 driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔P.160 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 22
printer now starts printing the print job. iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing in • The appearance of the dialog box varies depending on the software application. In most cases, the dialog box Note includes basic driver dialog box. There are two ways to access the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 23
instructions on registering the printer, see "Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ." ➔P.490 • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected. Important Printing from the application software 1 In the application software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 24
to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 24 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 25
Basic Printing Workflow Canceling print jobs iPF780 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ...25 button during printing will display a confirmation message. To cancel the print job immediately, select Yes. 25 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 26
iPF780 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF taskbar icon to display imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. 4 On you can cancel jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor if they have in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 27
Basic Printing Workflow Canceling print jobs iPF780 1 Click the printer icon in the Dock to display (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. 4 Select the print job to cancel and click the print job. to delete • The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 28
Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer. iPF780 • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart Important job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Basic Printing Workflow Canceling print jobs 28 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 29
Basic Printing Workflow Pausing Printing iPF780 Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On or Off, and then press the OK button. 29 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 30
iPF780 30 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 31
Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Appendix 157 275 359 433 471 481 501 521 537 575 605 627 631 31 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 32
print Important quality or paper feed properties. • Genuine Canon paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in Paper Reference Guide. Note • An error message is displayed on the printer Control Panel if the media type specified in the printer driver does not match the media type specified in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 33
Office Documents iPF780 Printing Photos from Easy Settings of the printer driver, you can easily configure the Elements and Colors for Printing." ➔P.58 For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to 33 • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 34
Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated Note when you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 35
Driver Settings ." ➔P.158 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For instructions 304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 36
loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the selection in the F Print Quality list. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 36 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 37
Documents iPF780 11 . For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔P.276 14 Confirm the print settings, and Settings of the printer driver, you can easily driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 37 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 38
OS) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 4 In A4. 8 Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 9 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔P.158 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 39
Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents iPF780 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) • Document: the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 40
Documents (Mac OS) 6 Access the Main pane. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 7 In the F Print Quality list. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 40 11 Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. 12 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 41
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 13 Confirm the print settings, and then the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows).") ➔P.164 3 Make sure the used with a 64-bit version OS. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 42
window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) iPF780 8 Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. 9 Edit and rearrange the image in edit and sort images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. Note 10 Print from the PosterArtist menu. Printing Photos and Office Documents 42 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 43
Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings iPF780 Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD sharply. It's easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your Quality Choose the print quality. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 44
) iPF780 The longer and consumes more ink than in other modes longer and consumes more ink than in Standard when checking layouts. For instructions on printing line drawings and , and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 45
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 Printing Line Drawings and Text ( Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔P.158 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 45 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 46
dialog box from Page Setup. iPF780 If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 47
iPF780 see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔P. Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is software for printing optimally from AutoCAD with the printer driver Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD on a computer on which supported AutoCAD is installed, it will be installed automatically. • Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 48
Drawings iPF780 Confirming the Installation of Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD You can confirm whether Printer Driver window, click Install Individual Software. 3 Click Install of Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Specifying - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 49
iPF780 Color Setting Color (CAD) 3 Color (CAD) 4 Color (CAD) 5 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) Description Print with approximate colors emulating Canon quality produced by the specified printer exactly. For instructions on configuring Color Compatibility, refer to the Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 50
instructions, refer to the following topic. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions ➔P.60 HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports printing using the original Canon Settings ➔P.454 ") • For instructions on configuring these settings, refer to the software documentation. Note It may not - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 51
clearly. A color mode for printing line drawings. Only Black ink is used. Print in a color mode for CAD, using Color Ink, with all non-white portions printed in black. Prints without performing color-matching in the printer driver. Color Adjustment You can select the color balance and color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 52
Driver iPF780 Mode Driver Matching Mode ICC using a driver specific color profile print from an application that supports the ICM function. Enables color color adjustment using application software. Color-matching optimized for operating system. For instructions on color adjustment, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 53
iPF780 Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Adjusting Images 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6 Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 53 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 54
Photos and Images (Windows) 7 Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 8 On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 55
Images iPF780 12 Confirm configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B Format - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 56
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) 6 Access the Main pane. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 8 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 57
iPF780 10 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images select the color Note adjustment target from Images, Graphics, and Text. 12 Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. 57 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 58
Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing 13 Access the Page Setup pane. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to Options suitable for the selected type of paper are listed under Print Priority. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 59
iPF780 and consumes more ink than in consumes more ink than in Monochrome (BK ink) Monochrome Bitmap in the Printer Driver.") ➔P.51 Color Monochrome or Monochrome (BK ink) in Color Mode only Color-Matching Modes Driver Matching Mode ICC can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 60
iPF780 consumes more ink than in other , less ink is consumed than in driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and select the Note Unidirectional Printing check box. For instructions then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 61
iPF780 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch list. 9 To adjust the color, click H Color Settings. • For instructions on adjusting color, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔P.51 Note 10 Select the K Sharpen Text check box. 11 Click Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.161 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 62
Conditions (Mac OS) iPF780 Choosing the Document Type method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 63
iPF780 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) 7 In the A Media Type list, Color Mode list. 12 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔P.51 Note 63 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 64
Enhanced Printing Options Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) 13 Access the Page Setup pane. iPF780 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 Note Adjusting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 65
• Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Printing enlargements or reductions For instructions on printing with resizing to fit the paper size, refer to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 66
iPF780 • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver Size check box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 67
Printing Options iPF780 12 Click • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. • Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 67 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 68
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 4 In the A Media Type list, select the specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 68 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 69
Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions iPF780 9 Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 69 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 70
dialog box from Page Setup. iPF780 If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in Plain Paper. 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 71
iPF780 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. Resizing reducing them as desired. • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. • Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. 71 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 72
Value (Windows) iPF780 For instructions on entering a scaling JPEG format, use an image- Note editing application software such as Adobe Photoshop to specify an image resolution and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 73
iPF780 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following exam- 73 ple. • Document: Any Type User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 74
configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. iPF780 If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In C Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 75
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 Note 75 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 76
at full size Printing on Oversize Paper iPF780 Printing at full size Printing on Oversize mm (0.39 in) higher than the page size • Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing. Note (See "Paper Sizes Sizes.") ➔P.104 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 77
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 Printing at Full Size (Windows) For instructions on oversized printing, the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 3 Make sure the Main box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 78
Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. iPF780 8 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 9 Click configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 79
iPF780 6 Access the Main pane. Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected. 79 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 80
Settings ." ➔P.279 Note iPF780 Borderless Printing at Actual only in the Paper Reference Guide (paper where printed image areas Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver to prevent cutting problems and ejection problems, the trailing edge - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 81
iPF780 Thus, ink density may Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper mm. For instructions on specifying the Note margin, refer to the software documentation. driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer 81 Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 82
iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon situation, change the ink drying time using the following procedure. • Click Advanced Settings in Media Type. • Select an ink drying time in Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 83
iPF780 10 Select the printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the Important edges. If you require higher image mm)-Borderless • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 83 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 84
Page Setup. iPF780 If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In the C Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 85
list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit Important touches printing surfaces - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 86
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 Note iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 86 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 87
iPF780 as two edges only in the Paper Reference Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut is Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver • cutting in order to prevent cutting problems and ejection problems, the trailing edge of the roll - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 88
iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. Note The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions User Manual. . Thus, ink density may - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 89
Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the Note margin, refer to the software documentation. 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 6 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 90
to Fit the Roll Width iPF780 8 In the A Page rolls of particular widths. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 • Although it normally prints borderless on the is described as two edges only in the Paper Reference Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut cleanly) is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 91
iPF780 order to prevent cutting problems and ejection problems, the trailing edge of in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the Important Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 92
iPF780 • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the Note margin, refer to the software Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 6 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 93
iPF780 Borderless Printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the Important edges. If you require higher image quality 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 93 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 94
dialog box from Page Setup. iPF780 If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in of the paper size. 6 Choose Print in the application menu. 94 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 95
list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit Important touches printing surfaces - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 96
to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 13 Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. iPF780 14 Select the H Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 Note Borderless Printing 96 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 97
driver function for automatically enlarging/reducing and printing. For example, if you automatically enlarge a document created with application software such as Microsoft Word, you can print the full width of the roll easily. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes For instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 98
Printing; Windows) iPF780 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print , click mm. 7 Under Paper Size, enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 99
Paper Size Options dialog box. 10 Close the printer driver dialog box. • Although you can even set Custom Size for the paper size, the maximum settable size is 3.2 m. The setting of Cus- Note tom Size is disabled when you exit the application software. For more information, see "Printing on Non - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 100
in the E Print Target list. 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7 In the A Page Size list, click confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.161 Note 100 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 101
iPF780 automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum 18.0 m vertical Print the banner, using the settings that correspond to banners. • The following instructions are for OS X v10.7. The method of setting up non-standard paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 102
Enhanced Printing Options Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF780 Register a Custom Paper Sizes This example describes how to register and print using a using the corresponding banner settings. 102 1 Choose Print in the application menu. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 103
iPF780 2 Access the Main pane. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other 16 in. (406.4mm) is selec- ted. 103 9 Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 10 Click F Fit Roll Paper Width. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 104
iPF780 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver software. For instructions on driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver you exit the application software. Registering and Printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 105
iPF780 4 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) Enhanced register 430 mm Square. 13 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 14 Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 105 15 In the A Page Size list, click the size you added,430 mm - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 106
confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.161 Note iPF780 Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 4 Make 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 107
iPF780 7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8 Click Manual driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver following instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 108
. 5 Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. iPF780 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 6 In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original box, and then select Print from the application software menu. 108 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 109
iPF780 12 Access the Main pane. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Print Target list. 15 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 16 Access the Page Setup pane. 17 Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. 18 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 110
Enhanced Printing Options Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other iPF780 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ...110 Printing Multiple multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 110 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 111
pages per sheet iPF780 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) • Free Layout (Mac OS) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 112
yet.) iPF780 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8 Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. • Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multi- Note ple applications on the same page. • For instructions on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 113
Printing Options iPF780 Printing Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange originals Note from multiple applications on the same page. • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. 113 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 114
from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, see "Free Layout." ➔P.317 Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • Banner Printing iPF780 Tiling and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 115
iPF780 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.161 115 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 116
Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF780 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 117
iPF780 6 Access the Main pane. Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7 In the A then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 117 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 118
Sheet iPF780 Printing page layout order and print page boundary lines, as desired. For instructions on printing multiple pages per sheet, refer to the following topics the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer 118 Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 119
iPF780 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet ( display the Page Setup sheet. 8 In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 10 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 120
Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) 11 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 12 Select the A Page Layout check box paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 120 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 121
iPF780 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software driver displayed when you select Print from the application software Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 122
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) 8 Access the Main pane. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is 122 selected. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 123
iPF780 than the maximum supported paper size of the disabled. For instructions on printing poster printing is supported in Windows. Note poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 123 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 124
Printing Large Posters (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4 In the A Media Type list the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. 8 Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 124 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 125
Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet iPF780 9 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Printing Large Posters (Windows) 10 Select the A Page Layout check . • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.161 Note 125 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 126
Centered on Rolls iPF780 Centering originals Printing to the width when printing. Centering originals For instructions on centering originals when printing on rolls, refer to the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 126 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 127
iPF780 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals 4 In the A Media Type list, 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 127 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 128
tab to display the Layout sheet. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals 11 Select method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 128 2 Select the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 129
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 3 In C Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 4 Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5 Choose Print the F Print Quality list. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 129 11 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 130
Centered on Sheets iPF780 12 Select the originals on sheets when printing. Centering originals For instructions on centering originals when printing on sheets, refer then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 130 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 131
iPF780 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals 4 check box. 9 Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list. 10 Click F Scaling and enter 50. 11 Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 131 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 132
the Layout sheet. iPF780 13 Select the E Print Centered check box. 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer A4 • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard 132 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 133
iPF780 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software driver displayed when you select Print from the application software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 134
in the F Print Quality list. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. iPF780 11 Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. 12 Select the J Print Centered check Settings ." ➔P.279 Note • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the pa- Important - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 135
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees Conserving roll paper menu. 135 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 136
Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 137
Conserving roll paper iPF780 • Paper: Roll varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 138
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) 6 Access the Main pane. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of . 138 • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 139
iPF780 Conserving roll paper • Printing without the top and bottom margins is not supported in the following cases. Important • If you have chosen poster as the box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 139 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 140
Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 140 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 141
iPF780 Conserving Roll • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 141 2 Select the printer in the B - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 142
. 4 Click F OK to close the dialog box. 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Main pane. iPF780 Conserving roll paper 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click . 11 Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 143
iPF780 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click M . • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 Note Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 143 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 144
Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF780 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 145
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 Printing With Watermarks Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ...145 Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows 146 or under the document im- 145 age. You can also print the watermark only on the first page, if desired. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 146
supported in Windows. Note • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks. For detailed instructions in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 3 Make sure - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 147
iPF780 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) 7 In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.161 Note 147 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 148
the Paper Orientation iPF780 Making the Original image of the original is printed. For instructions on specifying the original orientation before printing, refer , and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.164 3 Make - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 149
Enhanced Printing Options iPF780 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that .0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 149 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 150
dialog box from Page Setup. iPF780 If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 151
iPF780 9 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 10 Make your selection is a convenient way to print under the same Note conditions on another computer. (In Windows.) For instructions on using favorites to print, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 152
Printing iPF780 the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.360 • can print a cut line. For instructions on cutting roll paper after printing, refer manual cutting. • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 153
iPF780 manual cutting. • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 154
Enhanced Printing Options Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) 6 Access the Page Setup pane. iPF780 7 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 8 Access the Main pane. Other useful settings 9 In the A Media Type list, select the type - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 155
iPF780 10 Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings di- alog box. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.279 Note 155 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 156
iPF780 156 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 157
Windows Software iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software Printer Driver 158 Preview ...190 Free Layout 201 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 157 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 158
Settings Dialog Box ...184 Favorites Sheet ...185 Utility Sheet ...186 Support Sheet ...187 Settings Summaries Dialog Box ...188 Device Settings Sheet ...188 Printer Driver Settings For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 159
Windows Software iPF780 Printer Driver Settings support information and the user manual. Printer Driver • Device Settings Sheet ➔P.188 You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver. imagePROGRAF ➔P.224 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 160
Software Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy is not displayed in 64-bit editions of Windows. Note iPF780 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 161
Software iPF780 driver to suit different printing applications. Note For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver and so on. Printer Driver Display Area P Top illustrations printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 162
displayed. Windows Software Printer Driver 4 Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. 5 After you click OK, when you print a job, the image- PROGRAF Preview window Print in the File menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see "Preview." ➔P.190 162 Note User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 163
Software iPF780 Using Favorites Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver sheet. Printer Driver 5 Click H - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 164
Windows Software Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 9 Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in A Favorites. • To save a favorite as a file, click J Export and specify the file to save. Note iPF780 Printing using the favorite - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 165
System Menu • Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application software Windows Software Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 166
of this printer. iPF780 Printer Driver • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (See "Device Settings Sheet .") ➔P.188 Note Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. 166 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 167
settings as desired. Common Items Windows Software Printer Driver • A Media Type Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 • B Get Information Displays Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 168
Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values. Configuration using Easy Settings iPF780 Windows Software Printer Driver • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application ➔P.172 168 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 169
iPF780 Configuration using Advanced Settings Main Sheet Windows Software Printer Driver • E Print , printing is performing focusing on quality. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. • Printer Driver ➔P.51 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 170
paper source and media type. Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type. Note (See "Main Sheet .") ➔P.167 • A Paper Source Shows the paper source supported by the printer, as well as information - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 171
control panel of the printer. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.454 Windows Software Printer Driver A Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Between Pages setting is only valid for 171 * Select this when you do not have any problems in printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 172
Software View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF780 Select this when you do not have any problems in automatic cutting. Low Speed This helps prevent can check details of the selected printing application. Printer Driver • To display the View Settings dialog box, on Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 173
iPF780 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Set- Note ➔P.174 • S Defaults 173 Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 174
iPF780 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Windows Software Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 175
iPF780 Matching Sheet Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver list. 175 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 176
Software Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome iPF780 creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the pattern. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 177
Windows Software Printer Driver iPF780 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome • C Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image. • D Cyan/ E . Note 177 • A Image Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 178
adjustment to text. iPF780 Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Page Size length or width of the document from the A Page Size list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 179
iPF780 • G Paper Size Available when D Fit Paper Size is shown in the list. • C Enlarged/Reduced Printing Page Setup Sheet Windows Software Printer Driver Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing available roll widths, see "Paper Sizes." ➔P.360 179 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 180
Software Paper Size Options Dialog Box • N Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. iPF780 with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Printer Driver • You cannot create any arbitrary roll paper width as a Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 181
Windows Software iPF780 Layout Sheet • A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. • B Delete Custom paper sizes created by users can be deleted from the A Paper Size List, as needed. However, they cannot be deleted in the following - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 182
iPF780 • B Set Click to display one of the following dialog boxes depending on the selection in A Page Layout. In these dialog boxes, you can specify layout details and which pages to print, as well as other settings. • Page Layout Printing • Pages to Print • Free Layout Settings Windows Software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 183
iPF780 Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Page Options Dialog Box Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page functions, these items will be printed for each page. 183 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 184
iPF780 Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Windows Software Printer Driver large-format printing. If it is set to Yes, problems in the printing may be improved. If it is set Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 185
iPF780 Favorites Sheet Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Windows Software Printer Driver settings items used in preference, refer to the printer driver help. • F Delete Click to delete the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 186
, refer to the relevant utility help. Printer Driver • A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) check 186 • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 187
is not displayed in 64-bit editions of Windows. Note Support Sheet On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 188
Windows Software Settings Summaries Dialog Box iPF780 Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. • A Copy - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 189
iPF780 • B About You can display version information for the printer driver. Device Settings Sheet Windows Software Printer Driver 189 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 190
Software Preview The Features of Preview iPF780 can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also Preview. 1 Start the apllication software which you use. 2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 191
Windows Software iPF780 3 On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. Starting Preview • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 192
Windows Software Preview Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. iPF780 • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool Area You can check the settings you made in this area. 192 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 193
iPF780 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." ➔P.194 Preview Main Window Windows Software Preview • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. 193 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 194
Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. iPF780 Windows Software Preview • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. are selected in Paper Source. 194 Note • Print Button Click the button to start printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 195
Windows Software Preview iPF780 • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer View menu. Setting Details 195 mm Use mm as the ruler unit. inch Use inches as the ruler unit. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 196
Windows Software Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. iPF780 Setting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Use Driver Settings Details Rotates pages in portrait - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 197
iPF780 Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1 In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Printing with Selecting the Layout Windows Software Preview Button Upper Button Details Right Button Turn at the position of . Left - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 198
Windows Software Preview Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF780 • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. . The button can not be selected. 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the selected layout begins. 198 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 199
iPF780 Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. 1 Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Print on the Center Windows Software Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 200
the Top/Bottom iPF780 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. 1 Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Windows Software Preview 2 Click the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 201
Windows Software Free Layout iPF780 The Features of Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ...201 Starting Free Layout ...202 Free Layout Main Window settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ Note from the Free Layout settings. 201 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 202
Starting Free Layout iPF780 Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. 1 Start the apllication software which you use. 2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Note 202 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 203
Windows Software iPF780 5 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window and status bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. 203 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 204
allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. iPF780 Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 205
driver settings may be disabled. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences of Free Layout. Windows Software of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. • You can input between - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 206
. You can print with the crop marks. iPF780 Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears layout order, and margins of Free Layout. Windows Software Free Layout • Roll Paper Length Set the length laid-out objects are printed on one page. Manual Settings You can input the length of one Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 207
Windows Software Free Layout iPF780 Zoom Dialog Box • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Note Upper from the Object menu after you select an object. Size Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. 207 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 208
Windows Software Format Dialog Box • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note iPF780 • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Layout 208 • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 209
Windows Software iPF780 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page • Object on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 210
out a Multiple-File Document on One Page 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. iPF780 Windows Software Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 setting items will be disabled. 5 Click the OK button to save the settings. 210 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 211
Software iPF780 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 6 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software software software's - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 212
Windows Software Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 2 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. iPF780 Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 213
Windows Software iPF780 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Free Layout 7 Leaving Free Layout running, open other files - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 214
an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. iPF780 Windows Software Free Layout • To select an object, click that object. Note • To select multiple successive objects, Resizing by means of mouse operation 1 Select an object. 214 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 215
iPF780 2 Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Moving an Object Windows Software Free Layout Resizing by specifying a an Object You can rotate the object. 1 Select an object. 215 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 216
Software Laying out Objects Automatically 2 Select Rotate Left 90 Degrees orRotate Right 90 Degrees from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box ➔P.207 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. iPF780 top. 216 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 217
iPF780 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. User's Guide Aligning Objects 217 Free Layout Windows Software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 218
Object Overlapping Order • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. iPF780 Windows Software Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1 Select . • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. 218 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 219
iPF780 • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Windows Software Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 Click button of the mouse on any position that you want. 219 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 220
Folded Duplex Window iPF780 Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you . The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Windows Software Free Layout • The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 221
iPF780 • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and not rotated if they will not fit within the roll paper width. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 222
Settings Dialog Box iPF780 Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from theEdit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings. Windows Software Free Layout center and both edges, select the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 223
Windows Software iPF780 Prints using Folded Duplex Prints using Folded Duplex This prints 2 pages consecutively. Folding back the paper at the fold lines of the and both edges. 10 Click OK to save the settings. 11 Confirm the print setting and begin printing. Free Layout 223 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 224
Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF780 Color to borderless printing and enlargement/reduction process without growing through the printer driver. • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and button. 224 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 225
Windows Software iPF780 3 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box • If you click on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 225 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 226
Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Hot Folder iPF780 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER the version number of the utility. • Operation Guide Button Click the button to display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setup Manual. Hot Folder Hot folder refers to a folder - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 227
Windows Software iPF780 Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Creating a New Hot Click the Next button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 3 Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. 227 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 228
Hot Folder 4 Select the media type to print. iPF780 • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are Note displayed in the list. Click the Next button. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 5 Select roll paper or cut - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 229
iPF780 Creating a New Hot Folder 7 To receive a document scanned with the Color hot folder. Note • You cannot use the Back button, after clicking the Next button here. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 8 Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. The hot - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 230
the Add button. iPF780 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- Note RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔P.224 3 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Manual Settings button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 230 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 231
Windows Software iPF780 4 The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 231 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 232
Windows Software Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder 6 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. ( you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. iPF780 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 232 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 233
iPF780 Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Windows Software PDF Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 234
Windows Software Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF780 Completing the imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1 Load the original on the platen glass or document 234 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 235
Windows Software iPF780 Print Plug-In for Officefeatures Print Plug-In for Office Print from Internet Explorer, the software will not run correctly. • If you are editing an embedded object or link object, the software will not run correctly. • If you added the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In ribbon to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 236
before the installation. Note 1 Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. • If the installer screen does not display, open the CD-ROM icon from My Computer, click iPFInst.exe, and Note open the icon. 2 Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button. 3 Click the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 237
Windows Software iPF780 4 Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. 5 Click the Start button. Steps to install Print Plug-In for Office 6 Click may be displayed in Windows 8 or a later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Framework by Note following the procedure. 237 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 238
iPF780 • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want Important to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF Open Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, and click the Remove - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 239
Software Print Plug-In for Office iPF780 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF ins. Re-installing Print Plug-In for Office If a problem occurs, such as the system or an application terminating Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 240
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. iPF780 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in ( side of the options dialog box, select Add-ins. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 241
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office iPF780 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in ( Click About in the Help menu of application. 241 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 242
About dialog box. iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 3 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ ribbon, click it. • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 243
Windows Software iPF780 To start from Microsoft Word 4 Click the If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update the display. The print Wizard or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 243 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 244
Roll Width(Word) Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want . 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 245
iPF780 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) • If you want to change the you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 4 Click Print Matching Roll Width. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 246
Windows Software Borderless Printing(Word) 11 Enter Copies. iPF780 • When Print in Draft mode is 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing toolbar/ ribbon. 246 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 247
Windows Software iPF780 4 Click Borderless Printing. Borderless Printing(Word) 5 A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that application. Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 247 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 248
Multi-Page Printing(Word) 8 Select Next. iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Print Range from All Pages, into a single page, or print matter with many pages. 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 248 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 249
Windows Software iPF780 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Multi-Page Printing(Word) • If you want for Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select layout from Layout Selection. 249 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 250
Register the settings (Word) 7 Select Next. iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 8 Select Media Type. 9 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and • Print Matching Roll Width(Word) ➔P.244 • Borderless Printing(Word) ➔P.246 • Multi-Page Printing(Word) ➔P.248 250 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 251
iPF780 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Print Using Registered Settings(Word) Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 3 Enter Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 252
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF780 • If you want to change to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 4 Click Print Using Registered Settings. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. 7 Select width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 253
Windows Software iPF780 9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large to explain the procedure. Note 253 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 254
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. In for Office from Microsoft PowerPoint. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ ribbon, click it. 254 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 255
Windows Software iPF780 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ➔P.239 3 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. 4 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 256
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 256 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 257
Windows Software iPF780 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) • If Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 257 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 258
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) 8 Select Next. iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Print Range from All can be printed without worrying about margins. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 258 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 259
Windows Software iPF780 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) • If you want to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the Note application. 259 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 260
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select The maximum length for Borderless Printing is the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 261
In for Office iPF780 12 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 262
Register the settings (PowerPoint) 7 Select Next. iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 8 Select Media Type. 9 Select Print Range from All Slides, Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) ➔P.256 • Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) ➔P.258 • Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) ➔P.261 262 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 263
iPF780 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 3 Enter Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 264
Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF780 • If you want to change to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 4 Click Print Using Registered Settings. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. 7 Select width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 265
Windows Software iPF780 9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. to explain the procedure. Note 265 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 266
To start from Microsoft Excel iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel. 1 Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ ribbon, click it. 266 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 267
Windows Software iPF780 To start from Microsoft Excel • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ➔P.239 3 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. 4 Click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 268
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF780 • If you click the Print button Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. • is displayed. 268 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 269
Windows Software iPF780 4 Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. Print Entire Sheet(Excel) The the Binding Settings button. Refer to "Configuring Binding (Excel)" ➔P.273 for details on the procedure for configuring Binding. 269 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 270
Print Selected Area(Excel) 9 Select Next. iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 10 Select Media before printing. 1 Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. 270 • When more - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 271
Windows Software iPF780 If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print Area cannot be selected. Important A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. Print Plug-In for Office 271 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 272
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office Print Selected Area(Excel) The Layout menu will appear automatically. iPF780 • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is too large, it will procedure for configuring Binding. 9 Select Next. 272 10 Select Media Type. 11 Enter Copies. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 273
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office iPF780 Configuring Binding (Excel) 12 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom ( If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. 4 Select Binding Edge. 5 Select Binding Margin. 273 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 274
in the preview screen. iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 7 Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. 1 Click imagePROGRAF Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 275
Mac OS Software iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software Printer Driver 276 Preview 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 275 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 276
Mac OS Software Printer Driver Settings iPF780 Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ...276 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ...277 Confirming Print Settings ...279 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing 279 Using Favorites ...280 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 277
Mac OS Software iPF780 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Color Settings Pane: Color ➔P.289 • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color page before printing. For details, see "Free Layout." ➔P.317 With the imagePROGRAF Preview feature, you can check the layout before printing and adjust layout or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 278
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 5 Access the Main pane. iPF780 Mac OS Software Printer Driver 6 In the A Media Type list, select the of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. Note For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 279
iPF780 Confirming Print Settings The ways to confirm what printing conditions to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Access the Main pane. Mac OS Software Printer Driver 3 Select the O Print Preview check box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 280
Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. iPF780 Mac OS Software Printer Driver 6 Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. 7 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF in the Printer list. 280 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 281
Mac OS Software iPF780 3 Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following Pane The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 282
Main Pane iPF780 For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 • C Set Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 283
iPF780 Configuration using Advanced Settings Main Pane Mac OS Software Printer Driver • E Print Priority selected, printing is performing focusing on quality. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. • ➔P.58 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 284
Mac OS Software Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF780 • I Set Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. • Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ➔P.51 • J Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 285
Software iPF780 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box • C Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink Driver problems - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 286
Box for the Printing Application iPF780 The following settings are available View set. dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the View set. dialog box, on the Main pane, click View set. Mode. Important User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 287
Settings, and Note then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") ➔P.281 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 288
Matching pane ICC Matching Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, in the A Matching Mode list. iPF780 Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and Note then click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 289
. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. Note (See "Main Pane .") ➔P.281 • For - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 290
Mac OS Software Object Adjustment dialog box: Color • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ➔P.290 iPF780 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Printer Driver 290 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 291
Software Printer Driver iPF780 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Note Pane .") ➔P.281 • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 292
box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel. Note iPF780 • A Images Select this option to apply color adjustment to details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 293
Mac OS Software iPF780 Page Setup Pane Activate this setting for borderless printing to Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ➔P.135 • N Free Layout Select this checkbox to start imagePROGRAF Free Layout before printing. This allows you to print multiple documents next to each other. • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 294
Mac OS Software The Features of Preview iPF780 Preview The Features of Preview ...294 Starting Preview ...294 Preview Main Window ...296 Paper Settings Panel ...298 Easy Settings ...300 Advanced Settings ...301 Output Settings - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 295
Mac OS Software iPF780 4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Starting Preview • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Preview main window is displayed. Preview 295 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 296
Mac OS Software Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. iPF780 • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 297
Mac OS Software iPF780 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Preview Main Window • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Preview 297 • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 298
Mac OS Software Paper Settings Panel This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you Size. Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. iPF780 Preview 298 • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 299
Mac OS Software Preview iPF780 Paper Settings Panel • Always the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Manual Setting Select for manual paper feed printing. Details Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper to acquire printer information. 299 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 300
Easy Settings iPF780 Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Mac OS Software Preview • balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 301
iPF780 The level print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality you can select the values for these settings yourself. Mac OS Software Preview • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 302
OS Software Output / Standard / Fast Resolution 1200dpi / 600dpi / 300dpi iPF780 • The availability of settings is determined by the media longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 303
iPF780 Output Settings Panel Setting Fit Roll Paper Paper Source. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Print Centered. Mac OS Software Preview • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when from the vertical to the right. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 304
appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. iPF780 Mac OS Software Preview • Color Mode You can select a color mode to Monochrome (BK ink) Select to print all lines with black ink. No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 305
Mac OS Software iPF780 • Color Adjustment / Gray Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 306
Mac OS Software Color Adjustment iPF780 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Cyan Setting Details Adjusts the strength of colors to or other color images. 1 Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Adjustment. Preview 306 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 307
iPF780 Matching 3 Drag each slider to the left or is not displayed. Important Mac OS Software Preview • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode ➔P.309 ICC Matching created using the profile creation tool, etc. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 308
Software Matching Setting ColorSync ➔P.311 iPF780 Details Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of OS X. Select this if you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver Mode. Note Preview 308 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 309
iPF780 Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Driver Matching Mode Mac OS Software Preview 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. 309 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 310
ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. iPF780 Mac OS Software Preview 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details an input profile. 4 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. 310 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 311
iPF780 ColorSync 1 Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. ColorSync Mac OS Software Preview 2 To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 312
Mac OS Software Preview Go to Page Dialog Box • Scaling Set Page Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Go to Page from the View menu. iPF780 • You can not select Go to Page if the document is only one page. Note • . 4 Click the Borderless Printing check box on. 312 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 313
iPF780 5 Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins Panel ➔P.302 , click the Print Centered check box on. Print on the Center Mac OS Software Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins. Not Print Spaces at the Top , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. 313 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 314
2 On the Output Settings Panel ➔P.302 , click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. iPF780 Mac OS Software Preview 3 Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Print of the paper. 314 1 Select Fit to Width from the tool bar. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 315
iPF780 2 Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with All In the preview area, you can display all with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. 1 Select Actual Size from the tool bar. User's Guide Display with All 315 Preview Mac OS Software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 316
Moving a Page 2 Actual size is displayed. iPF780 Mac OS Software Preview Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. 1 Select each button in Go to The target page appears. Details • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Note 316 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 317
Mac OS Software iPF780 The Features of Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ...317 Starting Free Layout ...317 Free Layout Main Window ...319 Paper Settings Panel ... - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 318
Mac OS Software Starting Free Layout 4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. iPF780 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout 318 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 319
Mac OS Software iPF780 Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Free Layout 319 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 320
Mac OS Software Free Layout Main Window • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. iPF780 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Free Layout 320 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 321
iPF780 Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Paper Settings Panel Mac OS Software Free source. The following settings are available for paper source. Manual Setting Select for manual paper feed printing. Details Roll Paper Select to print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 322
Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. iPF780 Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print target list that matches the content of the document. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Print Target You can easily select the best settings 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 323
Mac OS Software iPF780 Setting Perspective, GIS Photo (Color) Office Document Faithful Color Reproduction Custom by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 324
Settings iPF780 Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. Mac OS Software Free Highest quality / Highest / High / Standard / Fast 1200dpi / 600dpi / 300dpi User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 325
to see. Monochrome Bitmap Prints all colors other than white in black. Monochrome (BK ink) Select to print all lines with black ink. No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this when color matching is performed by the application such as Adobe - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 326
to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. iPF780 Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 327
Mac OS Software iPF780 Color Adjustment 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Cyan Setting Details Adjusts the strength of colors to or other color images. 1 Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Adjustment. Free Layout 327 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 328
Matching iPF780 3 Drag each slider to the left or right displayed. Important Mac OS Software Free Layout • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details 328 Driver Matching Mode ➔P.330 ICC Matching using the profile creation tool, etc. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 329
Software iPF780 Setting ColorSync ➔P.332 Matching Details Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of OS X. Select this if you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver . Note Free Layout 329 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 330
Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. iPF780 Mac OS Software Free Layout 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. 330 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 331
iPF780 ICC Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. ICC Matching Mode Mac OS Software Free Layout 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting an input profile. 4 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. 331 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 332
that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. iPF780 Mac OS Software Free Layout 2 Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 333
Software Free Layout iPF780 Page Setup Dialog Box • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(inch)). Note • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 334
Free Layout Zoom Dialog Box iPF780 The following settings are available for orientation. Setting Details Vertical Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation as it is. 10 and 400. Note • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. 334 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 335
iPF780 Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Mac OS Software document on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 336
One Page iPF780 3 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the Print button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout . • To select all objects, select Select All from the Edit menu. 336 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 337
iPF780 Changing the Object Size You can change the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Changing the Object Size Mac OS Software Free Layout Resizing by specifying a scaling value 1 Select an object. 2 Open the Format Dialog drag it to move the object. 337 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 338
Mac OS Software Rotating an Object Rotating an Object You can Box ➔P.335 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. iPF780 • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note Laying out Objects Automatically . 1 Select multiple objects. 338 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 339
iPF780 2 Select the align menu from the Object menu. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. • Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. User's Guide Aligning Objects 339 Free Layout Mac OS Software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 340
Free Layout Mac OS Software Changing the Object Overlapping Order • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. • Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. 340 iPF780 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 341
Mac OS Software iPF780 • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the you may select Paste from the Edit menu. • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. Note 341 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 342
Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF780 Settings Panel ...354 Driver Matching Mode ...355 without growing through the printer driver. • The media type, Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 343
iPF780 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement at will. • You can create up to 10 hot folders. Note 343 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 344
Mac OS Software Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. iPF780 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Hot Folder list. 6 In Hot Folder, enter the Hot Folder name. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 345
Mac OS Software iPF780 7 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Hot Folder list. 3 From Enlarged Copy Settings, click Edit button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. 345 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 346
Mac OS Software Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) 4 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel ➔P.348 . iPF780 5 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel ➔P.352 . Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 346 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 347
iPF780 6 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel ➔P.354 . Deleting a Hot Folder Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 7 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog . 347 2 Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 348
Mac OS Software Setting the Print Parameters 3 Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. iPF780 4 Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. • Select 351 348 • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 349
Mac OS Software iPF780 Paper Settings Panel • Always the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. • or ▼ button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 349 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 350
Settings iPF780 Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Mac OS Software Quality Highest / High / Standard / Fast Resolution 1200dpi / 600dpi / 300dpi User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 351
and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower. Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 352
with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower. Output Settings Panel Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 353
Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF780 • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is image 180 degrees from the vertical to the right. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note 353 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 354
Panel iPF780 Mac OS Software Color ink. • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Note • Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select the matching mode. Setting Driver Matching Mode ➔P.355 Details Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 355
iPF780 Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Driver Matching Mode Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. 355 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 356
Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. iPF780 Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting these settings in the following order. 1. Register a hot folder on your computer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 357
Mac OS Software iPF780 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1 Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder Enlargement Copy 357 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 358
iPF780 358 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 359
and Use of Paper iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 359 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 360
• Use precautions • Setting of printer driver, control panel etc. • Paper Reference Guide display method You can display the Paper Reference Guide from [imagePROGRAF Support Information]. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 1. Method of Updating Supported Paper Photo Paper To use - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 361
Use of Paper iPF780 Paper Sizes Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver Borderless Printing (*1) 914.4 mm (36.00 in) 36-in. Roll ( refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.360 Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper Sizes ISO A0 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 362
Non-Standard Paper Sizes." ➔P.104 Note • Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. iPF780 Paper Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper When using this printer to print on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, use paper that meets the following - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 363
ink to use. • The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genuine Important Canon paper *1: Print using slightly less ink. Try this if you are concerned about rubbing of ink after printing. *2: Software RIP is required separately. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 364
Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") ➔P.165 2. Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button. Handling and Use of Paper Paper 3. Click Paper Reference Guide. • Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the Paper Reference Guide from the imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 365
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 2. Click Print & Scan. (This is identified as Printers & Scan- ners or Print & Fax in other versions of Mac OS X.) Displaying the Paper Reference Guide 3. Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. 4. Click Utility. Paper 5. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 366
6. Click Support. iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper 7. Click the User Manual button. Paper 8. Click Paper Reference Guide. Updating paper information As for paper information of the printer Control Panel and printer driver, you can update it to the latest information by downloading and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 367
Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") ➔P.165 2. Select the Support sheet and click the Support In- formation button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Handling and Use of Paper Paper • Mac OS The basic instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 368
Handling and Use of Paper Updating paper information 3. Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. iPF780 Paper 368 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 369
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 6. Click Support. Updating paper information 7. Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Paper 369 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 370
Paper Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF780 Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Feed Slot) ...583 Feeding Roll Paper Manually ...382 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ...383 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ...383 Specifying the Caution injury. 370 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 371
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • When problems. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔P.360 (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 • To view instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 372
tips (a) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly. iPF780 Roll Holder (Right Side) Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R with the holes (b) of the Roll (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. Handling rolls 372 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 373
iPF780 4 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as the printer. • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas Note are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 374
Handling and Use of Paper Loading Rolls in the Printer 3 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. iPF780 4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 375
iPF780 5 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder the paper. Not printed A menu for selection of the paper type and length is automatically shown on the Display Screen. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 376
the Type of Paper iPF780 ManageRemainRoll On Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Not printed Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then press the OK button. • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 377
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 Changing the Type of Paper • If the Tab Selection screen is feed Important errors and affect printing quality. • For details on types of paper, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.360 By default, Note Plain Paper is selected. • If you move - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 378
Specifying the Paper Length iPF780 Specifying the Paper Length When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. • Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 379
iPF780 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now rewound and ejected. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in Printer Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 6 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. 379 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 380
Removing the Roll from the Printer 7 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." ➔P.381 Note 8 Holding it at - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 381
iPF780 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls 1 Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the roll. 3 When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R (Roll Holder side) 381 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 382
Feeding Roll Paper Manually • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L (Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • Store the roll in the original bag or the Display Screen indicates "End of paper feed. Cannot feed paper more.". 382 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 383
iPF780 Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, ink ink to dry after printing. • If the Cutter touches the print surface on which the ink To wait for the ink to dry without allowing driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 384
Handling rolls Handling and Use of Paper Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 2 Select the Main sheet and click C Advanced Settings in A Media Type. 3 In the OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") ➔P.170 Mac OS 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 384 iPF780 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 385
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 2 Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 3 In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 386
when you have selected Automatic Cutting > Yes in the printer driver. Note • With Eject, printing does not resume after a manually in the following cases: Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Handling rolls • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 387
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper printed document to prevent it from dropping, press the Cut button to cut the roll. Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) Handling rolls 387 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 388
Cutting Mode, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. 7 Starts printing. The printer stops advancing the then automatically stopped. 9 Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. iPF780 Handling rolls 10 Press the OK button. After - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 389
iPF780 Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically Handling and Use of Paper paper, cut the leading edge straight and eject the fragment of paper to prevent printing on the platen and soiling the printer. 389 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 390
Paper Automatically iPF780 Handling leading edge precut length in the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 • On(Input Length) The set shorter than the length displayed in the control Note panel. • Manual The amount to cut from the leading edge of the paper can - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 391
iPF780 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. This setting takes effect the next time you load a roll. . 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select CutDustReduct., and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. 391 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 392
Handling and Use of Paper Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF780 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ...392 Changing the Type of Paper ...376 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ...394 select Yes, and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step. 392 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 393
iPF780 2 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Loading Sheets in the Printer Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets 3 Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 394
(a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 395
Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets iPF780 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is Starting Point Load paper in the desired position to start printing from Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is back. 395 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 396
Starting Point 5 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 397
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet. Removing Sheets Handling sheets 6 Pull the Release Lever forward. 397 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 398
Output Stacker iPF780 Output Stacker Using moving the printer Use position (2). When moving the printer, always lift the Support Rod to Extended position A before putting it in position (2), otherwise the Basket operation guide (Included with the Printer Stand ST-34) Regular position 398 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 399
iPF780 Using the Output Stacker Handling and Use of Paper Extended position A Extended position B Output Stacker • Switching to Extended position A Switch the stacker to Extended position A as follows. 1 Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 400
pull out the Adjustable Stopper (a). This completes the procedure for switching to Extended position A. iPF780 Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position. 1 Lower the Support Rod to the position shown (a) to return to the regular position. If the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 401
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 1 Grasp the Output stacker handle (a) and pull out the Output Stacker so that it tilts towards you. Using the Output Stacker 2 Open the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a). This completes the procedure of switching to Extended position B. Once the printing has - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 402
Output stacker release lever (b) towards you. 3 While continuing to hold the Output stacker handle (a), slowly lower the Output Stacker. 4 Return to the regular position. 402 iPF780 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 403
Paper Reference Guide. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks. • When supported paper has been newly added to the printer, you can add that media type to the printer control panel and printer driver by using the media information file provided by Canon. • You - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 404
is displayed. If you accept the agreement, click Yes. 4 The Change Installation Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. 404 iPF780 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 405
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 5 The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the start the Media Configuration Tool, the media information on the printer control panel and in the printer driver Note is not updated. If this screen is displayed, select Add Genuine Paper in the main window - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 406
window. iPF780 Handling and by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. Support Information button You can check information such as the latest information for the product and software version upgrade information. • Link to User Manual Button Displays the printer user's manual Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 407
iPF780 driver or printer download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver printer driver, select and printer driver, select and printer driver, select the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 408
Media Types iPF780 • driver or printer panel. Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver this case, first download and install latest Media Configuration Tool, then download and register the required Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 409
iPF780 3 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). Adding Media Types Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows . 5 Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. 6 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 409 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 410
Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. iPF780 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs Note tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.406 410 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 411
iPF780 2 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. Changing Media Names Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 3 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver with the printer begins. 411 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 412
Handling and Use of Paper Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF780 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. 412 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 413
iPF780 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Handling and Use of Paper Media communicating with the printer. 5 Click the OK button. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. 413 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 414
Handling and Use of Paper Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF780 • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing with the printer begins. 414 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 415
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 Changing the Display Order of Media Types • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the the item ( or ). The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 415 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 416
Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper 4 The Confirm Update dialog • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from applied to the printer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 417
Paper Reference Guide. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks. • When supported paper has been newly added to the printer, you can add that media type to the printer control panel and printer driver by using the media information file provided by Canon. • You - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 418
iPFxxxx Series Media Configuration Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool installer. 2 The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. 3 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 419
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 5 Enter an administrator name/password and click the Install Software button. Starting Method 6 Click below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 420
released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You Support Information button You can check information such as the latest information for the product and software version upgrade informa- 420 tion. • Link to User Manual Button Displays the printer user's manual User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 421
paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button. For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." ➔P.422 421 • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 422
) Adding Media Types iPF780 • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and mation file.In this case, first download and install latest Media Configuration Tool, then download and register the required media information file - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 423
iPF780 Adding Media Types • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- Note are initialized. Reconfigure these after added the master media information file. 423 5 Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 424
Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from OK button. 424 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 425
iPF780 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. • To restore the for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated be- low. alphanumeric, space • For Name in Printer Driver up to 32 one Byte - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 426
Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from OK button. 426 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 427
iPF780 Deleting Media Types You Have Added 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Deleting Media Types You Have Added Handling and Use of Paper Media which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. Note 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 427 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 428
4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. iPF780 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected Informa- Note tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.421 428 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 429
Handling and Use of Paper iPF780 2 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. 429 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 430
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF780 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important is buttons to move the item ( or ). The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. 430 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 431
iPF780 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT DB Version. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 432
Checking the update iPF780 3 Check the value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT in Settings/Adjustment Menu > Printer Info > System Info in the printer control panel. If the 3 are the same, the update has been applied to the printer. Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 432 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 433
Control Panel iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 433 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 434
Control Panel iPF780 Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ...434 Control Panel Display ...436 How to View Instructions with Navigate ...441 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ...442 Control Panel 17 The Power button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 435
iPF780 Control Panel e Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. f Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other operations. (See "How to View Instructions Manually.") Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 436
Control Panel Control Panel Display iPF780 Control Panel Display After the printer and shows menu names. • Bottom line displayed Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") ➔P.544 Job tab A tab indicating status and (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.454 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 437
iPF780 Control Panel Display Printer status and modes The printer has the following status. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from of the time set in Shut Down Timer after entering Sleep mode, the printer automatically turns off. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.454 437 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 438
Control Panel Display Error iPF780 The printer requires your attention. Any jobs sent from the computer cannot be processed. The tab related to the error is in the case of multiple errors, see "Display Transitions in Error Status." Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 438 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 439
iPF780 Control Panel Display Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed or when a roll can be manually advanced by pressing the Feed button. *2: When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 440
Control Panel Display iPF780 Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple /Adj. tab, the error message switches every four seconds within each tab. Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 440 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 441
with Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. 1 Press the Navigate button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select View Op. Guide, and then press the OK button - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 442
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF780 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 443
iPF780 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Note button to display the instruction screen for the next step. Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 443 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 444
iPF780 instructions on selecting menu items, see "Menu Operations." ➔P.445 • By default, menu settings apply to all print jobs. However, for settings that are also available in the printer driver problem. The following operations are available from the menu during printing. • Ink Menu User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 445
Control Panel iPF780 Ink menu operations • Job Menu Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." ➔P.454 For instructions on selecting menu items during - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 446
Control Panel Menu Operations iPF780 Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press the second and subsequent rows. To access the lower menus, select the menu and press the OK button. Printer Menu 446 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 447
iPF780 , follow the on-screen instructions. Note • If you have or Menu button. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Specifying you entered, follow the on-screen instructions. Note • If you have changed button or Menu button. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Executing menu commands - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 448
iPF780 printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed. in the regular menu. Control Panel For instructions on menu operations, see "Menu Operations." Eject | Manual Fast | Standard | Slow Automatic | Off | On (Preset Len) | On(Input Length) | Manual Off Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 449
supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 Types of paper in the printer driver and related software mm Media Type Interface USB | Network Ink Consumed Tot.Ink Consumed Print settings (The ink color is displayed here.) Head Height - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 450
iPF780 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Adjust Print- Head Posi. er Adj. Auto(Standard) | Auto(Advanced) | Manual Enable merge Off* | On Pen Setup Select Palette Software* | Palette A | Palette B | Factory Define Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 451
. IPv4(*7) IPv6(*7) Auto Detect(*7) IPv4 Mode(*7) Protocol(*4) (*7) IPv4 Settings(*8) DNS Settings(*8) IPv6 Support(*7) IPv6 StlessAddrs(*7) (*9) DHCPv6(*7) (*9) DNS Settings(*8)(*9) On* | Off Automatic | Manual* DHCP(*7) On | Off* BOOTP(*7) On | Off* RARP(*7) On | Off* IP Address(*8) xxx - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 452
Menu Structure iPF780 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Comm.Mod Half Duplex* | Full | Off Off* | On Use USB(*7) On* | Off Use Ether- On* | Off net(*7) 452 Use Remo- On* | Off teUI(*7) Reset PaprSetngs(*7) User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 453
iPF780 (*11)(*12) Printer Info(*11) Paper Info Ink Info Head Info System Info Error Log Use Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. possible for administrators only. *9: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *10: Default setting for the time - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 454
iPF780 Edge First Description, Instructions Select either sheets or the Printhead height. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images driver settings. Select Eject to prevent printed documents from falling immediately after printing such as when you wait for the ink to dry, etc. Manual Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 455
of Paper.") ➔P.376 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 456
456 Setting Item iPF780 Description, Instructions Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔P.538 A counter for maintenance purposes. Indicates adjustment conditions appliedto jobs. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 457
iPF780 Menu Settings Print Job Log Setting Item Description, Instructions Print a record of print jobs, including the paper type and size, amount of ink consumed, and so on. Ink consumption indicates a rough estimate of the amount of ink manually based on the resulting pattern. (See "Manual - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 458
) Manual Adjust Color (CAD) 2 iPF780 Description, Instructions The printer prints and Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount. Note that this function takes more time and consumes more ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 459
iPF780 Guide Menu Settings Description, Instructions Print with approximate colors emulating Canon less ink. However, the quality is lower than regular printing. Select On to conserve ink such choose Software, Palette A, Palette B, or Factory. Choose Software to print according to software settings. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 460
Smoothing Description, Instructions • If you choose Circle Setting iPF780 Restore Define Palette to the default palette settings. Choose whether to print arcs as smooth curved lines or as multiple connected line segments. • If you choose Software manually. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 461
iPF780 Menu Settings Interface TCP/IP Setup Setting Item IPv4 Protocol DHCP BOOTP Description, Instructions the DNS domain name. IPv6 IPv6 Support Specify whether to connect via IPv6. the DNS domain name. Ethernet Auto Detect Driver Specify the communication method. To apply your Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 462
TrimEdge Reload 462 iPF780 Description, Instructions Adjust the Display Screen and size in the printer driver. Choose Pause to have printing of the margin setting of the printer driver if the latter is smaller, which may if the margin specified in the printer driver does not match the margin in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 463
iPF780 System Setup Setting Item TrimEdge Reload Rep.P.head Print Nozzle Check Use USB Use Ethernet Use RemoteUI Reset PaprSetngs Show Job Log Prep.MovePrinter Admin. Change Password Menu Init.Admin.Pswd User's Guide Menu Settings Control Panel Description, Instructions Specify On to have - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 464
iPF780 Adj. Fine Feed (*2) (*3) Setting Item Description, Instructions Displayed when you have selected Feed Priority > Adj. Priority > Automatic or Print Quality. Fine-tune the feed amount manually according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 465
iPF780 Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Firm Boot MIT(DBF) MIT(DB) S/N Date Status Nozzle-check settings. Frequency 465 Warning Use USB Use USB settings values. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 466
iPF780 Adjust Printer Printer Info Use Ethernet Use RemoteUI Show Job Log Head Posi. Adj. Ink Info System Info Error Log Adjust Log MC (The ink Ink information, RAM usage, and a record of errors. Ink-related information. Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. The remaining ink servicing. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 467
iPF780 Printing Interface Setting Reports Printing Interface Setting Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT(DBF) MIT(DB) S/N printer. IPv4 settings values. 467 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 468
a stateless address Printer Menu Use a link-local Address Use a manual address 468 IPv4 settings values. iPF780 Stateful Address Prefix Length Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address Router Address Prefix Length Primary DNS Server Address IPv6 settings values. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 469
iPF780 TCP/IPv6 Network Interface Printing Interface Setting Reports Use a manual address Secondary DNS Server Address Use stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address IPv6 settings values. Physical Interface Transmission Rate MAC Address - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 470
iPF780 470 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 471
Printer Parts iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 471 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 472
Front iPF780 Printer parts Front ...472 Side ...474 Top Cover (Inside) ...475 Roll Cover (Inside) ...476 Carriage ...476 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ...477 Stand ...478 Control Panel ...434 Front Printer Parts Printer printer and check the printer status. (See "Control Panel.") ➔P.434 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 473
k Cutter Rail The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper. l Output Tray All printed documents are ejected from this slot. m Ejection Guide Supports output paper. n Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (See "Top - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 474
Side Side iPF780 Printer Parts Printer parts a Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c USB Port Connect a USB cable with the stand attached. e Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. 474 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 475
iPF780 Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. e Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f Linear Scale The linear dust on the Platen. 475 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 476
iPF780 Printer Parts Printer parts a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. d Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot. Carriage 476 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 477
Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function has been released. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is no ink left. d Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. 477 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 478
Stand Stand • Printer Stand ST-34 iPF780 Printer Parts Printer parts a Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. b position, see "Using the Output Stacker." ➔P.398 h Output Stacker Ejection Guides This guide supports the paper that is output when using the output stacker in Extended position B. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 479
iPF780 Roll Holder Set Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the Paper Core Attachment 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R Printer Parts Optional accessories 479 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 480
iPF780 480 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 481
Network Setting iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 481 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 482
Network Setting Network Environment iPF780 Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The instructions, "Configuring TCP/ Note IPv6 Network Settings" ➔P.489 or see "Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI." ➔P.490 • The imagePROGRAF printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 483
iPF780 • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Network Environment • NetBIOS is not supported. Note • Example of a Mac OS network In Mac OS networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour function. Network Setting Network Environment 483 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 484
the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary. You can use RemoteUI if an imagePROGRAF printer on a network is connected to your computer. If you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 485
iPF780 Using RemoteUI • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Important Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported other features. You can display the ink levels, check error messages and Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 486
Printer iPF780 Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ...486 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Setup Guide. Configure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 487
iPF780 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to configure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. 487 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 488
Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF780 To use the ARP and PING or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the OK button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select MAC Address, and then press the RemoteUI." ➔P.484 488 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 489
iPF780 On, and then press the OK button. • Once you set IPv6 Support to On, the IPv6 StlessAddrs setting takes effect. Important Initial Settings • Note Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 490
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) 4 Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. iPF780 5 In the Available DNS is configured, you can also enter the DNS Domain Name. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to add a printer port. 10 Click Close to close the 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 491
iPF780 DNS Domain Name Multicast DNS Service Name Details Activate this setting On default 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 NB-18GBipxxxxxx blank Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) 6 Click OK to display , BOOTP, or RARP, there must be a server that supports such Note protocol running in the network. • If you Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 492
Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF780 When using an IP On address. Use a manual address Activate when configuring the IP address manually. Off IP Address Enter the 492 Dynamically update the manual address Activate this setting to automatically register the manual address Off with the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 493
iPF780 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and name in Primary DNS Server Address, Secondary DNS Server Address and DNS Domain Name, respectively. Network Setting Initial Settings 493 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 494
iPF780 register a printer using a TCP/IP network, see the OS User Manual. Note • If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, Bonjour, see the OS User Manual. Note • Bonjour and IP Print (Auto) do not support printing to a printer on instructions on changing it, see "Using RemoteUI." ➔P. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 495
iPF780 Specifying Printer-Related Information Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ...495 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ...496 Email Notification When Printing is Finished , MAC address-based access restrictions, or IPP and FTP authentication settings. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 496
Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). iPF780 Driver Driver support, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the Ethernet Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 497
or errors, you can also complete settings for email notification when service is needed or it's time to replace consumables. For detailed instructions,see "Specifying Printer-Related Information." ➔P.495 • For details on email notification using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (in Windows), refer to the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 498
provided with the printer as follows: 1 Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software. 3 Click Install in imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the installation. Configuring the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 499
iPF780 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility When specifying an IPv4 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Manual. 6 Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. 8 Exit imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 500
imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. 2 In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv6 tab. iPF780 or DHCPv6-compatible server, select On in Manual and enter the Note IPv6 Address and Prefix - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 501
Print Job Management iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 501 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 502
imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF780 Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ...502 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 503 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF the printers for which printer drivers have been installed on your computer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 503
iPF780 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information clicking the Cancel Job button cancels printing of the selected job. • You cannot cancel other users' print jobs. Note 503 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 504
action immediately. • You can also set up automatic email notification of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you desig- nate in advance. • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. Note 1. Make sure the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 505
iPF780 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print the selected job. • You cannot cancel other users' print jobs. Note 505 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 506
Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the Important ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary Accounting Manager is shown below. 1 Open the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor window. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 507
iPF780 2 Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Accounting button. Accounting Manager Main Window Print Job Management number and the port number it is using. • Menu Bar Allows you to select the menu options required for operation. 507 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 508
Accounting Manager Main Window • Toolbars Provide tool buttons and pull-down menus for the main operations. iPF780 • You can opt to either show or hide the toolbars in the View menu. Note • dialog box can be displayed by selecting Advanced Display Settings from the Show menu. 508 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 509
iPF780 • Totals Area Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Job List Area • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the not execu- ted. • Media Type 509 This is the type of paper used in printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 510
of ink used for printing. • If the ink unit cost is not set, **** is displayed. Note • Total of Other Costs The total value of costs other than paper and ink. • Ink Cost Details 510 The cost of each ink color. • Ink Consumption Details The amount of each color of ink used. iPF780 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 511
iPF780 Accounting Manager Basic Procedures Accounting Manager Basic Procedures The first time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following procedures to configure the settings. 1 Configure unit costs, including the costs of ink for Ink ➔P.512 • Setting the Unit Cost for Paper ➔P.513 • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 512
Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. iPF780 Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) To set the same unit cost for all the inks 1 Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox. 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 513
iPF780 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) Setting Standard Prices the Price for Price by Roll Paper 1 Select the media type in Media Type. 513 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 514
Ink and Paper 2 Click the Roll Paper Width Settings button to display the Roll Paper Width Settings dialog box. iPF780 3 Enter the Roll Paper Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price the standard prices, you cannot set the price for each prices, the cost is calculated using the price - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 515
iPF780 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager 1 Enter any name in Symbol Use this option to select the symbol used as a decimal point. • Ink Consumed Use this option to select the unit used for ink consumption. 515 • Paper Width Use this to select the unit used for paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 516
for paper length. • Area Display Format Use this to select the unit used for paper area. iPF780 Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals This feature collects print job logs from the printer at Acquired Jobs This shows a list of regularly acquired print jobs. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 517
Print Job Management iPF780 Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File To view all the jobs in a set period, specify the period using Calculate Total for -clicking a period and then selecting Show Period Note Properties, or by using the icon in the toolbar. Accounting (Windows) 517 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 518
Box iPF780 Ink and Paper Consumed in the File menu to open the Show Ink and Paper Consumed dialog box. This lists the total amounts of ink and paper consumed by the printer so far. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 519
iPF780 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is Note shown as Other. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) 519 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 520
iPF780 520 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 521
Better Print Quality iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use 529 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 521 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 522
Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead iPF780 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ...522 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 522 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 523 Adjusting Line Misalignment ...525 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 523
iPF780 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors • Because the results of is displayed requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions displayed. Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 524
improved after Standard, try Manual. Manual adjustment requires you to examine the printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value. iPF780 Adjustments for Better Print on cut sheets, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of the same type of paper. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 525
iPF780 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select D, and then press the OK button. 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select D-1, and correctly. Using paper that you have not specified on the printer Note may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. • We recommend loading a type of paper that you use often. 525 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 526
the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). iPF780 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set the red square and close the Top Cover. Adjusting the Printhead 526 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 527
iPF780 A test pattern is printed for adjustment. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. Important of lines that are least misaligned. 10 Close the Top Cover. The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete. 527 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 528
Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF780 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry that are soiled. Important • Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem. Note (See "Paper rubs against the Printhead.") ➔P.589 (See "The edges of the not be available. 528 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 529
Adjustment ...530 Manual Banding Adjustment ...532 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ...533 Adjusting Line Length ...534 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ...535 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 530
of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). iPF780 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK this mode with paper identified in the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.360 • Auto(OtherPaper) Use this mode - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 531
iPF780 Automatic Banding Adjustment • Always check the Adj. Priority values Auto(OtherPaper) when using highly transparent media. In this case, use Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.532 • If additional fine-tuning is necessary after a sheet of A2 size or larger. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 532
Manual Banding Adjustment iPF780 8 If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Auto(OtherPaper), a confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions , and then press the OK button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 533
iPF780 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Quality, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment. Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount • When printing on sheets, follow the instructions instructions instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 534
Adjusting Line Length iPF780 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu setting is applied when Standard or Fast is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Adjust Length. (See " matches the settings. 534 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 535
iPF780 2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Adjusting the Vacuum Strength Adjustments for , press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( ). 535 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 536
. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select VacuumStrngth, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. iPF780 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the feed amount 536 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 537
Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 521 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 538 Printheads 547 Maintenance Cartridge 556 Cleaning the Printer 562 Other Maintenance 566 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 537 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 538
instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks." ➔P.538 Note Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks For information on the compatible ink tanks for this printer, see "Ink Tanks." ➔P.538 Replacement ink tanks in 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) and 300 ml (10.2 fl oz) capacities are supported - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 539
Tanks If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Follow the instructions in Remove the ink tanks. • Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 540
1 Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left. iPF780 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 2 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it. 540 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 541
iPF780 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Replacing Ink Tanks • Do not turn off the printer while the Ink Tank is removed. Important It may cause the interior of the Ink Tank Cover to become soiled. • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 542
2 Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. iPF780 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect Important printing quality. 3 Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 543
out of place. If this happens, open the Ink Tank Lock Lever to return it to the proper position. 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Replacing Ink Tanks Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. 543 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 544
Ink Tank Levels iPF780 Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ). Maintenance and Consumables Ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 545
iPF780 Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. In this case, replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 546
horizontally to align the position with the printer. iPF780 Maintenance and Consumables 3 Rotate the Ink Tank Cover and place it on the printer. Ink Tanks 4 Push down on the near side of the Ink Tank Cover from the top until it clicks. 5 Open the Ink Tank Cover and check that it is attached to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 547
iPF780 Printhead Printheads Printhead ...547 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ...547 Cleaning the Printhead ...548 Replacing the Printhead ...549 Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-04 Maintenance and Consumables Printheads • For instructions 547 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 548
ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about three and a half minutes to complete. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B. Important Ink may leak or an error may occur. • If printing does not improve - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 549
iPF780 replace the printhead." • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace reach of children. Caution • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician risk of burns. • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you replace- Important ment. The ink may stain clothing. 549 • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 550
Replacing the Printhead iPF780 Access the menu for Printhead replacement ▼ to select Replace P.head, and then press the OK button. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. It takes about two minutes to as indicated. 550 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 551
iPF780 2 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. Important • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 551 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 552
Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. iPF780 Maintenance and Consumables 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Printheads • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 553
iPF780 6 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. 7 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use in accordance with local regula- tions. 553 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 554
to lock the Printhead in place. iPF780 Maintenance and Consumables 10 Push the Printhead Ink now fills the system. It takes about seven minutes to complete. 554 • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out. Important User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 555
iPF780 Replacing the Printhead • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is performed if you Note have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.454 In this case, follow the instructions on the Display - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 556
iPF780 For instructions on . Caution • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact cleaning, while ink is being ink may leak out. • To prevent ink from leaking from a used Maintenance Cartridge, avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 557
iPF780 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Confirm the message When the Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance you to open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 557 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 558
the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging material, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge. iPF780 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance and Consumables • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. 558 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 559
iPF780 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge • Used Maintenance Cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level dur- Important ing removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink Maintenance Cartridge. 559 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 560
the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF780 • Do not remove the Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can Maintenance Cartridge.") ➔P.556 560 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 561
iPF780 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge or transfer the printer. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 561 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 562
iPF780 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ...562 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ...562 Cleaning the Printhead ...548 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 563
iPF780 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Important Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 564
completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d). iPF780 Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 565
iPF780 • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely Note to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 4 Close the Top Cover. Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer 565 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 566
iPF780 a new location. Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing ink in the printer to leak and cause stains. Important • When you execute prepare to transfer, ink the Prep.MovePrinter menu 1 If a message instructing you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 567
, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." is shown on the Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the OK button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Remove the Ink Tank 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover. 2 Pressing the tip of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 568
ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Oth- erwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important iPF780 Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5 Push all ink Cartridge while ink is being drawn out, the ink may leak out - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 569
iPF780 Reinstalling the Printer . If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again. 2 Tape down printer covers to secure follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Assemble the stand 1 Referring to the Printer Stand - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 570
Reinstalling the Printer iPF780 • The Stand must be assembled by at • Before moving the assembled stand, lift the support rod to the position shown (a) and unlock all four casters. Moving the stand with the support rod lowered or the casters locked may cause a risk of injury. 570 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 571
iPF780 2 Remove tape and packaging material attached to the printer. Reinstalling the Printer Maintenance cord into the outlet. 5 Press the power button to turn the printer on. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. 571 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 572
➔P.370 iPF780 8 Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.373 Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 9 Install the software. Note that the driver installation • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 573
iPF780 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Printer Info the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 574
iPF780 574 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 575
does not start 587 The printer stops during a print job 588 Problems with the printing quality 589 Cannot print over a network 596 Installation problems 597 HP-GL/2 problems 599 Other problems 601 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix 631 Troubleshooting 575 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 576
Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 The paper type that I want to print is not displayed on the Display Screen. When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver. Download the new version of Media Information File from the imagePROGRAF website - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 577
iPF780 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ...577 Clearing a Jammed Sheet follows. 1 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 2 Cut the loaded roll paper with regular scissors or the like. 577 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 578
printer. Caution 3 Push the Release Lever back. iPF780 4 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • Do not move the Carriage over - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 579
iPF780 3. Close the Top Cover. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 579 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 580
the printer. 5 Pull the Release Lever forward. iPF780 Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1 Push the Release Lever back. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 580 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 581
iPF780 2 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Clearing a Jammed Sheet in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 581 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 582
iPF780 • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 583
iPF780 3 Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow paper. 1 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") ➔P.17 2 Push the Release Lever back. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 583 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 584
Paper (Paper Feed Slot) 3 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. iPF780 Problems Regarding Paper Troubleshooting 4 Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the 4 and 5. 7 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. 584 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 585
iPF780 paper source. Troubleshooting Cannot load source. Problems Regarding Paper the paper correctly. Specify Manual in Cutting Mode in driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specified the printer driver. tomatic Cutting Manual, cut rolls with scissors or the like. (See " - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 586
the leading edge is left iPF780 Depression on the leading size of clear film cannot be detected Cause The Platen is soiled with ink or other substances. Corrective Action Open the Top Cover and clean the entire in the Printer.") ➔P.373 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 586 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 587
OS, open the dialog box of the printer driver, select the printer from the list of Printer ink. The display screen indicates Agitating... Cause Corrective Action Ink agitation is in progress. Please wait until ink agitation is finished. Troubleshooting Printing does not start 587 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 588
on the Display Screen iPF780 The printer stops during print job was received from an incompatible printer driver. Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. your Canon dealer for assistance. Troubleshooting The printer stops during a print job 588 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 589
iPF780 Printing is faint Problems ...595 Troubleshooting Problems with the Clogging.") ➔P.547 After the ink tanks have been installed for ink was not dry when paper was cut. Printing may be faint if Print Quality in Advanced Settings in the printer driver the printer driver does not match the type - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 590
iPF780 Cause The type of paper specified in the printer driver (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion 535 (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and 535 (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Troubleshooting The edges of the paper are dirty Problems See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion absorbing ink. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 591
iPF780 Cause You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. The Ejection Guide is soiled. The surface of the paper is dirty Corrective Action (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔P.535 (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 592
printer driver. 2. Specify the same value for all settings items. iPF780 Banding in the printer driver and try printing again. Troubleshooting Problems with the the printer driver. Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in driver. light image areas. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 593
longer. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.454 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs Cause The Platen suction is too strong. Incorrect Printhead alignment value. The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 594
printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. iPF780 The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding menu. Troubleshooting Documents are printed in monochrome Cause In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, Monochrome, Monochrome (BK ink), - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 595
➔P.392 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 595 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 596
iPF780 instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Setup Guide problem with the Ethernet cable. If there is any problem manually, specifying the communication mode in use. (See "Configuring the Communication Mode Manually.") ➔P.496 Troubleshooting Using imagePROGRAF Device Driver Destination - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 597
Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to Troubleshooting Installation problems Removing imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Status Monitor as follows. • The following procedure is for Windows 7. The method of removing printer drivers - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 598
Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Troubleshooting Installation problems 598 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 599
iPF780 With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned HP-GL/2 problems values in the Control Panel menu. Troubleshooting Lines or images are missing in job. An HP-GL/2 command not supported by this printer was received. Check the consumes trace amounts of color ink even when Monochrome is selected Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 600
HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified iPF780 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified Cause The page size of the HP-GL the Control Panel menu, set Input Resolution to 300dpi and print again. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.454 Troubleshooting HP-GL/2 problems 600 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 601
iPF780 The Ink Tank Cover has become detached from the printer Other problems The Ink Tank Cover has become detached from the printer 601 The printer does not go on ...601 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...601 Messages advising - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 602
and the printer, which may cause ink leakage from the Ink Tank and damage the printer. Releasing ink level detection 1 On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Troubleshooting Other problems 602 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 603
iPF780 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. 3 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message the message and press the ▶ button. User's Guide Ink Level Detection 603 Other problems Troubleshooting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 604
button. 9 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 10 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released. iPF780 Troubleshooting Other problems 604 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 605
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message Error Messages 606 Messages regarding paper 608 Messages regarding ink 617 Messages - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 606
. The level is low ...622 Maintenance cartridge full...622 Maintenance cartridge problem...622 MediaType Mismatch ...608 Multi-sensor error ...625 Error Messages No ink left...617 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity...622 Not much ink is left...618 Paper cutting failed...614 Paper is crooked...613 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 607
iPF780 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder 616 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded...612 Roll printing is selected...611 Sheet printing is selected...612 The following ink file...625 Wrong ink tank...618 Wrong maintenance cartridge...622 Wrong printhead...620 607 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 608
iPF780 jam ...613 Paper is crooked...613 Paper not aligned with right guide...614 Cannot detect papr ...614 Leading edge detection error...614 Paper the type specified in the printer driver. Follow these steps to ensure the paper type matches on the printer and in the printer driver. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 609
iPF780 The paper is too small. Cause When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver but note that this error may cause paper jams or problems in the printing results. The paper is too small. Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 610
Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. iPF780 "Remove paper and check pap. size" Cause A 2. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. 3. Pull the Release Lever replace the roll to match the width specified in the printer driver. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 611
iPF780 back. 2. Load the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer OK button to stop printing. Either change the printer driver Paper Source setting or the GL2 Settings > Paper Paper smaller than the printer's minimum supported size has been loaded. Paper has - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 612
but sheets are loaded. iPF780 Roll printing is selected, of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and have specified in the printer driver. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔P.378 (See "Loading and Printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 613
iPF780 Paper Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔P.392 • setting of the printer menu. However, this may cause jams and printing problems because paper may be askew when printed. Also, the Platen may - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 614
with right guide. iPF780 Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the guide on the see Paper Reference Guide." (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 You are using paper that is 1. Specify Manual as the cutting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 615
iPF780 Cause In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. End of paper feed. Cause Although an attempt was made to advance the paper manually printer driver supported Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 616
Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. iPF780 Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Because paper expands or contracts depending on the environment of use, it may become narrower or wider than the supported width for borderless printing. Corrective Action Press - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 617
iPF780 Ink insufficient. Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient...617 No ink left...617 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank 617 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover 617 Close Ink Tank Cover ...618 Ink tank is empty...618 Not much ink is left... - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 618
Cover is open. Corrective Action Close the Ink Tank Cover. iPF780 Ink tank is empty. Cause There is no ink left in an ink tank. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the Ink tab top screen. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") ➔P.544 Corrective Action Open - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 619
iPF780 Manual Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.532 Check printed document. Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔P.548 Error Message Messages regarding printing or adjustment 619 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 620
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF780 Messages regarding printheads Cannot new one. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔P.549 Printhead error Cause There is a problem with the Printhead. Corrective Action Open the Top Cover and replace the Printhead with a steps to reinstall the Printhead. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 621
iPF780 Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. 1. Open the Top Cover. printing. However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. Error Message Messages regarding printheads 621 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 622
iPF780 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge...622 Wrong maintenance cartridge...622 Maint. cart. The level is low ...622 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity...622 Maintenance cartridge full...622 Maintenance cartridge problem enough ink for Printhead Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 623
iPF780 The parameter is out of range...623 GL2: W0504 This command is not supported...623 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Cause The compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.364 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 624
iPF780 problem with the print job. Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon Stopper before restoring power. An error requiring service may have occurred. Turn off the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 625
iPF780 Top cover is open. Hardware error. 03130031-2F7x (x is 0, 1, or 2) Cause The ink tank is not installed correctly. Corrective Action Turn off the power, remove and then reinstall all of the ink Canon dealer for assistance. (See "Replacing Ink service service is required. Contact your Canon - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 626
iPF780 626 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 627
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications Printer Specifications 628 Appendix 631 Specifications 627 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 628
iPF780 Weight Main unit and Stand(including Roll Holder. Does not include Printhead and Ink Tank.) Approx. 67.9 kg (153.7 lb) Space for installation (W × conditions: On the Main sheet of the printer driver, Media Type > Plain Paper, Advanced Settings > ink droplets. 628 Memory Memory 256 MB User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 629
iPF780 Interface USB Ethernet Format Mode Connector Format Specification supports Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) Ink For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." ➔P.538 Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 630
Print Area Sheets iPF780 • Printable Area a margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on top, 23 , the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.360 • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 631
Setting 481 Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix Safety Precautions 632 Manuals for this printer 636 Disposal of the product 638 Appendix 631 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 632
iPF780 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...632 Legal Notices ...634 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual a fire. 632 Appendix Safety Precautions User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 633
iPF780 your Canon dealer or support center Safety Precautions Printhead, Ink Tanks, and Maintenance ink accidental- Caution ly, seek medical assistance immediately. • If ink accidentally gets in your eyes, immediately rinse with water. If ink ink tanks, and maintenance cartridges. Spilled ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 634
cable from the outlet, and then contact your Canon dealer or support center. If you continue to use the printer Precautions FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF780 This device complies with and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 635
iPF780 Legal Notices • for detail. Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft is Systems Incorpora- ted. Copyright • Unauthorized reproduction of this user manual in whole or part is prohibited. Legal Notice • It Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 636
iPF780 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ...636 About This User Manual ...636 Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Setup Guide Contents Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for installing the software and electronic manuals - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 637
to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help. • Figures and software screens • Figures in this user manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 638
of the product WEEE Directive iPF780 Appendix Only for European Union approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , or ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Nur für Europä applicable spécifié par la Directive. User's Guide Disposal of the product - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 639
iPF780 WEEE Directive Ce produit doit être contactez vos services municipaux, votre éco-organisme ou les autorités locales compétentes, ou consultez le site ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , ou ➔ www.canon-europe.com/ a una soglia applicabile specificata nella Direttiva sulle batterie. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 640
iPF780 oppure visitare il sito ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , o ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Apenas para sua municipalidade, ou visite ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , ou ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Appendix Gælder besøg ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , eller ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 641
iPF780 WEEE Directive E www.canon-europe.com/weee ή ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Gjelder kun den europeiske union og EØS (Norge, kommunkontor, berörd myndighet eller företag för avfallshantering eller se ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , eller ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 642
WEEE Directive iPF780 Pouze Evropská unie a EHP (Norsko, Island a Lichtenštejnsko) Tento symbol znamená, že podle sm kontakt z właściwym urzędem miejskim lub zakładem gospodarki komunalnej bądź zapraszamy na stronę ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , lub 642 ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 643
iPF780 WEEE Directive Platí len pre štáty Európskej únie a ves atkritumu apsaimniekošanu, vai apmeklējiet tīmekļa vietni ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , vai ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Tik Europos Sąjungai ir EEE (Norvegijai, įstatymuose, kuriais šios Direktyvos yra įgyvendinamos. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 644
WEEE Directive iPF780 Jeigu cheminio ženklo simbolis yra nurodytas žemiau Taip pat siūloma apsilankyti interneto svetainėje ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , arba ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Samo za Evropsko unijo in EGP ( pragul admis specificat în Directiva referitoare la baterii. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 645
iPF780 WEEE Directive Acest recollida d'escombraries domèstiques de la vostra localitat o visiteu ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , o ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Disposal of the product Korisnici u Srbiji Ovaj koje premašuju prihvatljivi prag naveden u Direktivi o baterijama. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 646
WEEE Directive iPF780 Ovaj proizvod treba predati određenom centru za prikupljanje, npr. po principu „jedan- plana reciklaže ili servisa za odlaganje kućnog otpada, ili posetite stranicu ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , ili ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery . Appendix Disposal of the product 646 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 647
19 R Removing the Roll 378, 381 Replacing Ink Tanks 538 Roll Holder 370, 479 S Size Options 180 Special Settings 184, 274 Specifications 628 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 32, 160, 277 Status Print 464 Strange Sound 601 Support Sheet 187 U Using the Output Stacker 398 Utility - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF780 | User Guide - Page 648
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Large Format Printer
User's Guide
Basic Printing Workflow
15
Enhanced Printing Options
31
Printing CAD Drawings
..............................................................
43
Printing enlargements or reductions
..........................................
65
Printing at full size
.....................................................................
76
Borderless Printing
....................................................................
87
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes
........................
97
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet
.........................................
110
Centering originals
...................................................................
126
and so on
Windows Software
157
Printer Driver
............................................................................
158
Preview
....................................................................................
190
Free Layout
..............................................................................
201
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy
...............................
224
Print Plug-In for Office
.............................................................
235
and so on
Mac OS Software
275
Printer Driver
............................................................................
276
Preview
....................................................................................
294
Free Layout
..............................................................................
317
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy
...............................
342
and so on
Handling and Use of Paper
359
Control Panel
433
Printer Parts
471
Network Setting
481
Print Job Management
501
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
521
Maintenance and Consumables
537
Troubleshooting
575
Error Message
605
Specifications
627
Appendix
631
Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Quick Guide
Basic Guide
Electronic manual
User's Guide
Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
ENG
ver1.00
2014-03-18