Page 1 Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings.............38 Printing enlargements or reductions.........58 Printing at full size..............68 Borderless Printing..............77 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes.......86 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet.......... 99 Centering originals..............113 and so on Windows Software...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................14 Turning the Printer On and Off ..........................15 Loading and Printing on Rolls ........................... 16 Loading and Printing on Sheets ..........................18 Printing in Windows ..............................20 Printing from Mac OS ...............................
Page 3 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) ..................65 Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ............................68 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ..........................69 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ..........................70 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ..........................72 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ......................
Page 4 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing ..........................135 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) ...................... 135 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) ......................136 Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................140 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................142 Confirming Print Settings ............................
Page 5 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................187 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ..........189 Selecting an Object ..............................191 Changing the Object Size ............................191 Moving an Object ..............................192 Rotating an Object ..............................
Page 6 Matching pane ..............................258 Color Settings Pane: Color ..........................260 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ........................ 261 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome ........................262 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome ....................263 Page Setup Pane ..............................263 Preview The Features of Preview ............................265 Starting Preview ..............................
Page 7 Handling and Use of Paper Paper Types of Paper ............................... 310 Paper Sizes ................................310 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ............... 312 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ........312 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide ........................
Page 8 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................. 398 Control Panel Display ............................. 400 How to View Instructions with Navigate ........................404 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ....................405 Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ............................406 Menu Operations ..............................407 Menu Structure ..............................
Page 9 Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ....................462 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................463 Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................... 464 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................465 Accounting (Windows) Accounting Manager ..............................
Page 10 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................510 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................510 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ..................513 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ......................514 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ........................... 515 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ..........................515 Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ..........................
Page 11 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ........................547 Installation problems The computer does not recognize the printer ......................548 Removing Installed Printer Drivers .......................... 548 HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned ........................550 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs..................... 550 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs ..................
Page 12 No ink tank loaded..............................567 Check if ink tank is set, and its color and direction....................567 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized......................567 Do not pull out ink tank............................567 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust paper feed.
Page 13: Basic Printing Workflow
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ................14 Canceling print jobs ................22 Pausing Printing .................. 25 Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management...
Page 14: Printing Procedure
Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF670 Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ......................14 Turning the Printer On and Off .......................... 15 Loading and Printing on Rolls ........................... 16 Loading and Printing on Sheets ........................18 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ................
Page 15: Turning The Printer On And Off
Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, "Starting up... Please wait." is displayed. The Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.
Page 16: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF670 • No paper is loaded Load paper. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") (See "Loading and Printing on P.16 ➔ Sheets.") P.18 ➔ Turning the printer off • Never disconnect the printer's power supply or unplug it during a print job. This may damage the printer.
Page 17 Loading and Printing on Rolls Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") P.15 ➔ Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") P.320 ➔ Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.")
Page 18: Loading And Printing On Sheets
Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF670 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Pa- per.") P.325 ➔ • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper.
Page 19: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver (Windows)
Loading and Printing on Sheets • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") (See "Types of Paper.") P.310 P.310 ➔ ➔ Note Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") P.15...
Page 20: Printing In Windows
Printing in Windows iPF670 Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Print- er.") P.340 ➔ The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing in Windows Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
Page 21: Printing From Mac Os
Printing from Mac OS (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu .") P.147 ➔ Printing from Mac OS Printing from Mac OS Print from the application menu after registering the printer. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
Page 22: Canceling Print Jobs
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF670 Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ....................22 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ......................... 22 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS ........................23 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel.
Page 23: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os
Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel. If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has already been received by the printer), double-click the taskbar icon to display imagePROGRAF Status Monitor.
Page 24 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS iPF670 If there are no jobs to stop in the printer window (if sending the print data to the printer has finished), ei- ther click Settings, Utility, and then Open Printer Utility, or click Utility to open the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Page 25: Pausing Printing
Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") P.400...
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Page 27: Enhanced Printing Options
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ..............28 Printing Photos and Office Documents ..........29 Printing CAD Drawings ................ 38 Adjusting Images ................. 46 Printing enlargements or reductions ............ 58 Printing at full size ................68 Borderless Printing ................
Page 28: Choosing Paper For Printing
The appropriate media type differs between the case of genuine Canon paper or Canon feed confirmed pa- per and the case of paper other than Canon feed confirmed paper. Select the media type by following the descrip- tion below.
Page 29: Printing Photos And Office Documents
• • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print- er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .")
Page 30 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glos- sy Paper 2 280. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on.
Page 31: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os)
Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 32 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glos- sy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Page 33: Printing Office Documents
Printing Office Documents Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selected. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ."...
Page 34: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os)
Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF670 After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list. • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Settings. Note Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 35 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the applica- Note tion software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the appli- cation software, and configure the settings in the up- per part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Page 36: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF670 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." P.248 ➔ Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 37 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. • This function cannot be used with a 64-bit version OS.
Page 38: Printing Cad Drawings
Printing CAD Drawings iPF670 Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings ............................. 38 Printing Line Drawings and Text ........................38 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) ....................39 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) ....................40 Printing from AutoCAD ............................. 42 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings ....................
Page 39: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Windows)
Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.
Page 40: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Mac Os)
Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A3. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 41 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the applica- Note tion software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the appli- cation software, and configure the settings in the up- per part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Page 42: Printing From Autocad
Printing from AutoCAD iPF670 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected.
Page 43: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings
Description Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650, iPF655, iPF760, iPF765. Color (CAD) 3 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815, iPF825.
Page 44: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings (Windows)
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) iPF670 For instructions on configuring Color Compatibility, refer to the following topics. • Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) P.44 ➔ Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode.
Page 45: Hp-Gl/2 Printing
HP-GL/2 Printing HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports printing using the original Canon GARO printer control language and printing using HP-GL/2 and HP RTL emulation to print in colors resembling the colors produced by printers from other companies. The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO or HP-GL/2 and HP RTL emulation job is received.
Page 46: Adjusting Images
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF670 Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......................46 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) .................. 47 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ..................49 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ...............
Page 47: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed. Important Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones You should normally select this mode.
Page 48 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF670 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print- er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.146 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 49: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os)
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Yellow Adjust the gray tone. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm Gray Tone black (tinged with red), and so on.
Page 50 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF670 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the applica- Note tion software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the appli- cation software, and configure the settings in the up- per part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Page 51 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.
Page 52: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF670 Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ."...
Page 53 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution Image when quality is most important.
Page 54: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF670 Setting Item Description Reduce Print Unevenness (*1) Choose this option to counteract uneven printing. Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing.
Page 55 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing/Text in the Print Priority list. Click High (1200dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type.
Page 56: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os)
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF670 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photographic images in monochrome.
Page 57 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type.
Page 58: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF670 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ....................... 58 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ................58 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ......................60 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ..................
Page 59 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .")
Page 60: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF670 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.143 ➔ Note Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired.
Page 61: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 62 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF670 • Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) • Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de-...
Page 63: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
Page 64: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF670 • For better printing results when enlarging photos from a digital camera in TIFF or JPEG format, use an im- age-editing application software such as Adobe Photoshop to specify an image resolution of 150 dpi or more Note at actual size.
Page 65: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os)
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 66 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF670 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the applica- Note tion software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the appli- cation software, and configure the settings in the up- per part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Page 67 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected.
Page 68: Printing At Full Size
Printing on Oversize Paper iPF670 Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ..........................68 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................69 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ........................70 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................72 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ....................
Page 69: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Printing at Full Size (Windows) • Printing at Full Size (Windows) P.69 ➔ • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) P.70 ➔ Printing at Full Size (Windows) Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) •...
Page 70: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF670 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ."...
Page 71 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 72: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
Borderless Printing at Actual Size iPF670 Borderless Printing at Actual Size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border.
Page 73: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
P.146 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 74: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os)
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
Page 75 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) • Paper: Roll Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm • • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 76 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 77: Borderless Printing
Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................77 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..........78 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................80 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............
Page 78: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. •...
Page 79 P.146 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 80: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF670 Select the Borderless Printing check box to dis- play the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).
Page 81: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Page 82 P.146 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 83: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)
Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 84 Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 85 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
Page 86: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF670 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ................. 86 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ............ 87 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
Page 87: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 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 maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
Page 88 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF670 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 Custom Size is disabled when you exit the application software.
Page 89 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. •...
Page 90: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os)
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF670 If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes.
Page 91 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box.
Page 92 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Page 93: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes Confirm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.250 ➔ Note Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver.
Page 94 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF670 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list.
Page 95 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.143 ➔ Note Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
Page 96: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF670 Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Confirm that mm is selected in Units. Enter 430 (16.9 in) in both Width and Height.
Page 97 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 430 mm in Height and Width. In Non-Printable Area, enter 5 for the top and side margins and 23 for the bottom margin. Here, measure- ments are entered in millimeters.
Page 98 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ."...
Page 99: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ....................99 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................100 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) ................101 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ......................
Page 100: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF670 • 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 originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics.
Page 101: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os)
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.
Page 102: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange origi- nals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...
Page 103: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) • Banner Printing • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • Important When using Banner Printing, some of the settings are disabled, including Borderless Printing, Enlarge/ Reduce Printing, and Layout.
Page 104: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Op- tions dialog box.
Page 105 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the applica- Note tion software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the appli- cation software, and configure the settings in the up- per part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Page 106: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF670 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper Source list. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ."...
Page 107: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) For instructions on printing multiple pages per sheet, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your com- puter and operating system. • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) P.107 ➔ • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) P.108...
Page 108: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF670 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
Page 109 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the applica- Note tion software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the appli- cation software, and configure the settings in the up- per part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Page 110: Printing Posters In Sections
Printing Posters in Sections iPF670 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
Page 111 Printing Large Posters (Windows) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print- er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.146 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 112 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF670 Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. • Note...
Page 113: Centering Originals
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ........................ 113 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ..................113 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) ................... 115 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ......................117 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ..................
Page 114 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF670 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 115: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os)
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.143 ➔ Note Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example.
Page 116 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 117: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page—for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reduc- ing the original.
Page 118: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 119 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) • Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper • • Paper size: Non-standard Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de-...
Page 120 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF670 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Select the Print Centered check box.
Page 121: Conserving Roll Paper
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................121 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ............121 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) ............122 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ..........
Page 122: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os)
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF670 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 123 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper.
Page 124: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF670 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
Page 125: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Windows)
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) P.126 ➔ Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows)
Page 126: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os)
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 127 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) Click OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Page 128: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF670 Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen.
Page 129: Other Useful Settings
Printing With Watermarks Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ..........................129 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............130 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................131 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............ 132 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ............
Page 130: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF670 • Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) P.130 ➔ Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a FILE COPY watermark.
Page 131: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
Page 132: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) iPF670 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example.
Page 133: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os)
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ."...
Page 134 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Page 135: Using Favorites
Using Favorites Using Favorites Using Favorites You can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. • Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details.
Page 136: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Op- tions dialog box.
Page 137 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the applica- Note tion software.
Page 138 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list.
Page 139: Windows Software
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver ..................140 Preview ....................169 Free Layout ..................179 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ......... 201 Print Plug-In for Office ............... 210 Status Monitor ................462 ➔ Accounting ................... 466 ➔...
Page 140: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings iPF670 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 140 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................142 Confirming Print Settings ..........................143 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................143 Using Favorites .............................. 144 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 141 Printer Driver Settings • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application P.153 ➔ • Color Adjustment Sheet: Color P.154 ➔ • Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color P.155 ➔ • Matching Sheet P.155 ➔ • Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome P.157...
Page 142: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF670 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver.
Page 143: Confirming Print Settings
Confirming Print Settings • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." P.140 ➔ Note Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows.
Page 144: Using Favorites
Using Favorites iPF670 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. After you click OK, when you print a job, the image- PROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. • If PageComposer is running, access the Special Settings dialog box from the Layout sheet and clear Preview Switching.
Page 145 Using Favorites Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Click Add to display the Add dialog box. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report. Choose a fitting icon for these print settings in the Icon list.
Page 146: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF670 Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. In the Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. • To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite file. Note Click Apply Favorite to replace the favorite settings with the current print settings.
Page 147: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the print- er driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may be displayed.
Page 148: Main Sheet
Main Sheet iPF670 Click Preferences to display the Printing Preferen- ces dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (See "Device Settings Sheet .") P.168 ➔...
Page 149 Main Sheet Common Items • Media Type Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Dis- playing the Paper Reference Guide.") P.313 ➔ • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer.
Page 150 Main Sheet iPF670 Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images P.29 ➔ • Printing Line Drawings and Text P.38 ➔ • Printing Office Documents P.33...
Page 151: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box • Highest quality When the check box is 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.
Page 152: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF670 • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type. (See "Main Sheet .") P.148 ➔ Note • Paper Source Shows the paper source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the...
Page 153: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen.
Page 154: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color
Color Adjustment Sheet: Color iPF670 • Details Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each listed item for the selected Print Target. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet.
Page 155: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.46 ➔ Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Page 156 Matching Sheet iPF670 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system.
Page 157: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
Specify the printer profile as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper.
Page 158: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF670 • Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it ap- pears on the computer screen).
Page 159: Page Setup Sheet
Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driv- er help file. • Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application.
Page 160 Page Setup Sheet iPF670 • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size P.58 ➔ • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width P.60 ➔ • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value P.63...
Page 161: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
Paper Size Options Dialog Box • Size Options Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use. • Paper Size Options Dialog Box P.161 ➔...
Page 162: Layout Sheet
Layout Sheet iPF670 • Enables you to register the custom paper size you have specified or overwrite an existing custom paper size. • Display Series You can limit the number of options shown in Page Size, Paper Size, and Paper Size List.
Page 163: Page Options Dialog Box
Page Options Dialog Box • No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. •...
Page 164: Special Settings Dialog Box
Special Settings Dialog Box iPF670 • Format Settings Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. • If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, user name, and page number.
Page 165: Favorites Sheet
Favorites Sheet • Fast Graphic Process Turning this setting on may help produce the expected results if image colors are inconsistent in printed docu- ments or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses. • This function cannot be used on 64-bit version of Windows.
Page 166: Utility Sheet
Utility Sheet iPF670 • Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. • Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file.
Page 167: Support Sheet
On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. • Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and con- sumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...
Page 168: Device Settings Sheet
Device Settings Sheet iPF670 Device Settings Sheet Device Settings Sheet Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for configuring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver.
Page 169: Preview
The Features of Preview Preview Preview The Features of Preview ..........................169 Starting Preview ............................. 169 Preview Main Window ............................ 170 Dialog Area ..............................172 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ......................... 173 Moving a Page ............................... 173 Using the ruler ..............................173 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ......................
Page 170: Preview Main Window
Preview Main Window iPF670 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar.
Page 171 Preview Main Window • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area."...
Page 172: Dialog Area
Dialog Area iPF670 • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set.
Page 173: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
Enlarge/Reduce the screen display • No Spaces at Top or 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. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom."...
Page 174: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees
Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF670 • Changing the ruler unit You can set the ruler unit when you select Units from the View menu. Setting Details Use mm as the ruler unit. inch Use inches as the ruler unit.
Page 175: Printing With Selecting The Layout
Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of...
Page 176 Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF670 Button Details Lower Button Turn at the position of • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. Note • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 177: Print On The Center
Print on the Center Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins.
Page 178: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF670 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom 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.
Page 179: Free Layout
The Features of Free Layout Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................... 179 Starting Free Layout ............................179 Free Layout Main Window ..........................181 Detailed Settings ............................182 Preferences Dialog Box ..........................183 Page Options Dialog Box ..........................184 Zoom Dialog Box ............................
Page 180 Starting Free Layout iPF670 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet.
Page 181: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar.
Page 182: Detailed Settings
Detailed Settings iPF670 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to con- figure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Page 183: Preferences Dialog Box
Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the prefer- ences of Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on.
Page 184: Page Options Dialog Box
Page Options Dialog Box iPF670 Setting Details Crop Marks You can print with the crop marks. Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout.
Page 185: Zoom Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog Box • Margins You can input the paper margins in numerical characters. • You can input between 0.0 and 50.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 1.97(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
Page 186: Object Position
Format Dialog Box iPF670 • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise. • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate.
Page 187: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page • Object Size You can confirm the object size. • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Note Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page.
Page 188 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF670 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. •...
Page 189: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 190 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF670 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.
Page 191: Selecting An Object
Selecting an Object Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. • To select an object, click that object. • Note To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key.
Page 192: Moving An Object
Moving an Object iPF670 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. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object.
Page 193: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Laying out Objects Automatically 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 then select Rotate P.185 ➔ Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button.
Page 194 Aligning Objects iPF670 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the verti- cal center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bot- tom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
Page 195: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the Overlapping Order menu from the Object menu.
Page 196: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF670 • 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 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.
Page 197: Folded Duplex Window
Folded Duplex Window Folded Duplex Window Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Fol- ded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added.
Page 198: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
Finished Size Settings Dialog Box iPF670 • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu.
Page 199: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Binding Settings Dialog Box Setting Details Specify Folded Size Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document to match the size of the paper. Select the actual size of the paper you want to print on in Fit Paper Size.
Page 200: Prints Using Folded Duplex
Prints using Folded Duplex iPF670 • Only Print Center and Edges To print fold lines at the center and both edges, select the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox. Prints using Folded Duplex Prints using Folded Duplex This prints 2 pages consecutively. Folding back the paper at the fold lines of the center substitutes for duplex print- ing.
Page 201: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................201 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................201 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................202 Hot Folder ..............................
Page 202: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box iPF670 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dia- log box displays. • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows Note thereafter.
Page 203: Hot Folder
Hot Folder • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. • Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
Page 204 Creating a New Hot Folder iPF670 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless print- ing are displayed in the list.
Page 205 Creating a New Hot Folder Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name.
Page 206: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF670 The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy dialog box. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder.
Page 207 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. The location of the folders will appear.
Page 208: Setting The Print Parameters
Setting the Print Parameters iPF670 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot fold- er. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") P.208 ➔ Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Fold- er dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy dialog box.
Page 209: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER • The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Note • Apply Sharpness Place a checkmark here to set the sharpness.
Page 210: Print Plug-In For Office
Print Plug-In for Officefeatures iPF670 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ........................210 Steps to install ..............................210 Steps to uninstall ............................213 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................213 To start from Microsoft Word .......................... 216 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) ........................
Page 211 Steps to install Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. • If the installer screen does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM drive icon of your computer and double-click the iPFInst.exe icon. Note Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button.
Page 212 Steps to install iPF670 Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. The following message may be displayed in Windows 8 • or a later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Frame- Note work by following the procedure. Click the Exit button.
Page 213: Steps To Uninstall
Steps to uninstall • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. Important • The Print Plug-In for Office toolbar/ribbon might not be displayed in Microsoft Office after installing image- PROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office.
Page 214 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF670 Install Print Plug-In for Office. For information about instsalling, see "Steps to install." P.210 ➔ Enabling Print Plug-In for Office for items disabled in Office applications If a problem occurs, such as the system or an application terminating abnormally, the Microsoft Office application disables add-ins as a safety precaution.
Page 215 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed • For Microsoft Office 2007 Click the Office button and then click the <applica- tion name> options button. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins.
Page 216: To Start From Microsoft Word
To start from Microsoft Word iPF670 Click About <application name> in the Help menu of application. Click the Disabled Items button in the About <appli- cation name> dialog box. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is dis- played in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button.
Page 217 To start from Microsoft Word Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes.
Page 218: Print Matching Roll Width(Word)
Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF670 Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to Important change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 219 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages.
Page 220: Borderless Printing(Word)
Borderless Printing(Word) iPF670 Borderless Printing(Word) Borderless Printing(Word) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
Page 221 Borderless Printing(Word) Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies.
Page 222: Multi-Page Printing(Word)
Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF670 Multi-Page Printing(Word) Multi-Page Printing(Word) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
Page 223: Register The Settings (Word)
Register the settings (Word) Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 224: Print Using Registered Settings(Word)
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF670 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen.
Page 225 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Nextbutton. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 226: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word)
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) iPF670 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orien- tation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.
Page 227: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. ClickOK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(Word)."...
Page 228 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF670 Icon Contents Large-Format Wizard is displayed. Settings for Portrait or Landscape Orientation can be set. Paper Settings Button Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 229: Print Matching Roll Width(Powerpoint)
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Prints to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, and also print Portrait and Landscape orientations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard.
Page 230: Borderless Printing(Powerpoint)
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF670 Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 231 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- Important bar/ribbon.
Page 232: Multi-Page Printing(Powerpoint)
Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) iPF670 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies.
Page 233 Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- Important bar/ribbon.
Page 234: Register The Settings (Powerpoint)
Register the settings (PowerPoint) iPF670 Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 235: Print Using Registered Settings(Powerpoint)
Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Prints using the registered settings. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.
Page 236: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Powerpoint)
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) iPF670 Click the Nextbutton. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 237 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to Important change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 238: To Start From Microsoft Excel
To start from Microsoft Excel iPF670 Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Important • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint)."...
Page 239: Print Entire Sheet(Excel)
Print Entire Sheet(Excel) Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- Important bar/ribbon.
Page 240 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF670 If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the entire sheet, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Entire Sheet.
Page 241 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the applica- tion. Note Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.
Page 242: Print Selected Area(Excel)
Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF670 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 243 Print Selected Area(Excel) The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Selected Area. • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. Important A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress.
Page 244: Configuring Binding (Excel)
Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF670 • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the applica- tion. Note Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size.
Page 245: Configuring Special Settings
Configuring Special Settings Click the Binding Settings button. • You cannot click the Binding Settings button in the following situations. • Important When the Image Size is set to a value smaller than 100% • When a graph is selected •...
Page 246 Configuring Special Settings iPF670 Item Details Center sheets and print areas When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. When this setting is on, printing is performed with the top, bottom, left, and right margins layed out equally. When this setting is off, printing is per- formed without changing the position.
Page 247: Mac Os Software
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Printer Driver ..................248 Preview ....................265 Free Layout ..................286 Printmonitor ................. 464 ➔ Media Configuration Tool ............. 373 ➔ Handling and Use of Paper...
Page 248: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings iPF670 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 248 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................249 Confirming Print Settings ..........................250 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................251 Using Favorites .............................. 251 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 249: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Page Setup Pane P.263 ➔ You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, the orientation, the paper size and source, and automatic cutting. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can arrange originals from various source applications on a single page before printing.
Page 250: Confirming Print Settings
Confirming Print Settings iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If Roll Paper is selected in...
Page 251: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane.
Page 252: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF670 • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Page 253 Main Pane Common Items • Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Dis- playing the Paper Reference Guide.") P.313 ➔ • Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time.
Page 254 Main Pane iPF670 Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images P.29 ➔ • Printing Office Documents P.33 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality.
Page 255 Main Pane • Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing P.52 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. •...
Page 256: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF670 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Set by Media Type. (See "Main Pane .")
Page 257 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. • Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed.
Page 258: View Set. Dialog Box For The Printing Application
View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF670 View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View set. dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application.
Page 259 Matching pane Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode depending on your color matching system.
Page 260: Color Settings Pane: Color
Specify the printer profile as desired. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using.
Page 261: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Object Adjustment dialog box: Color • Gray Tone Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool (tinged with blue) or Warm (tinged with red). • Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it ap- pears on the computer screen).
Page 262: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
Color Settings Pane: Monochrome iPF670 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Pane .")
Page 263: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome 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.
Page 264 Page Setup Pane iPF670 • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select this checkbox to choose the following options. • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width P.60 ➔ • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value P.63 ➔ • Fit Roll Paper Width Resizes the document image to match the roll width.
Page 265: Preview
The Features of Preview Preview Preview The Features of Preview ..........................265 Starting Preview ............................. 265 Preview Main Window ............................ 266 Paper Settings Panel ............................269 Easy Settings ............................270 Advanced Settings ............................ 271 Output Settings Panel ............................ 272 Color Settings Panel ............................
Page 266: Preview Main Window
Preview Main Window iPF670 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area.
Page 267 Preview Main Window • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
Page 268 Preview Main Window iPF670 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar.
Page 269: Paper Settings Panel
Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
Page 270: Easy Settings
Easy Settings iPF670 • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Easy Settings...
Page 271: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Page 272: Output Settings Panel
Output Settings Panel iPF670 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Page 273 Output Settings Panel Setting Details Scaling Enlarges/reduces the whole page by the scaling rate as specified. Input the scaling value in numerical characters. You can specify a range between 5 and 600%. *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
Page 274: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel iPF670 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing.
Page 275: Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment 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 on the screen, you can perform color adjustments.
Page 276: Matching
Matching iPF670 • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images.
Page 277 Matching • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should nor- Driver Matching Mode P.278 ➔ mally select this mode.
Page 278: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode iPF670 • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the preview area. • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode.
Page 279: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature.
Page 280: Colorsync
ColorSync iPF670 ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview.
Page 281: Go To Page Dialog Box
Go to Page Dialog Box • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Note Go to Page Dialog Box Go to Page Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Go to Page from the View menu.
Page 282: Print On The Center
Print on the Center iPF670 Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note...
Page 283: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees
Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source.
Page 284: Display With Actual Size
Display with Actual Size iPF670 All is displayed. Display with Actual Size Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. Select Actual Size from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area.
Page 285 Moving a Page The target page appears. • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Note User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 286: Free Layout
The Features of Free Layout iPF670 Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................... 286 Starting Free Layout ............................286 Free Layout Main Window ..........................287 Paper Settings Panel ............................289 Easy Settings ............................290 Advanced Settings ............................ 291 Color Settings Panel ............................
Page 287: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Main Window Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas.
Page 288 Free Layout Main Window iPF670 • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation.
Page 289: Paper Settings Panel
Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
Page 290: Easy Settings
Easy Settings iPF670 • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information.
Page 291: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Page 292: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel iPF670 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Page 293: Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment Setting Details No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this when color match- ing is performed by the application such as Adobe Photoshop or when you want to print color charts using the profile creation tool.
Page 294 Color Adjustment iPF670 Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
Page 295: Matching
Matching Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics cre- ated on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature.
Page 296 Matching iPF670 • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should nor- Driver Matching Mode P.297 ➔ mally select this mode.
Page 297: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the layout area. • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode.
Page 298: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode iPF670 ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature.
Page 299: Colorsync
ColorSync ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout.
Page 300: Page Setup Dialog Box
Page Setup Dialog Box iPF670 • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. • You can input between 1 and 10. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
Page 301: Zoom Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog Box When you place a checkmark on Auto Settings, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automati- cally set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.
Page 302: Format Dialog Box
Format Dialog Box iPF670 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. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format.
Page 303: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One...
Page 304: Moving An Object
Moving an Object iPF670 Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. 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.
Page 305: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Laying out Objects Automatically Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box then select Rotate P.302 ➔ Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button.
Page 306 Aligning Objects iPF670 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the verti- cal center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bot- tom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
Page 307: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu.
Page 308: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF670 • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu.
Page 309: Handling And Use Of Paper
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Paper ....................310 Handling rolls ..................320 Handling sheets ................. 340 Output Stacker ................... 346 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ..........351 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) ..........
Page 310: Paper
• Method of Updating Supported Paper Paper that is supported by the printer may be newly released on the Canon website. To use newly released paper, register the latest paper information on the printer with the Media Configuration Tool. (See "Updating paper information.") P.316...
Page 311 Paper Sizes Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 ) Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 420.0 mm (16.54 in) ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm) 406.4 mm (16.00 in) 16-in. Roll (406.4mm) 355.6 mm (14.00 in) 14-in. Roll (355.6mm) 300.0 mm (11.81 in)
Page 312: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
• The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genu- ine Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may Important bleed or the printhead may rub against the paper.
Page 313: Displaying The Paper Reference Guide
Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Type Approximate weight Approximate thickness Printer control panel Printer driver Photo Paper 180 g/m² 0.18 mm (0.0071 in.) LWPhotoPaper(LI)( *1 ) Lightweight Photo Paper (LowInk)( *1 ) 260 g/m² 0.26 mm (0.010 in.) HW. Photo Paper...
Page 314 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF670 Click Paper Reference Guide. • Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the Paper Reference Guide from the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Click Print & Scan. (This is identified as Printers &...
Page 315 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. Click Support. User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 316: Updating Paper Information
Internet is required in order to download the Media Information File. Important If you are using the Media Configuration Tool, the Media Information File is downloaded automatically. To download it manually, access the Canon website. The Canon website can be accessed from the link in the in- stalled software. •...
Page 317 Canon website is displayed. • Mac OS The basic instructions for accessing the Canon website from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Click Print & Scan. (This is identified as Printers &...
Page 318 Updating paper information iPF670 Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. Click Support. User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 319 Updating paper information Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the Canon website is displayed. User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 320: Handling Rolls
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF670 Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ........................320 Loading Rolls in the Printer ..........................322 Changing the Type of Paper ........................... 325 Specifying the Paper Length ........................... 326 Removing the Roll from the Printer ......................... 327 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls .......................
Page 321 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.310 P.313 ➔ ➔ Note •...
Page 322: Loading Rolls In The Printer
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF670 With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, in- sert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leav- ing no gap.
Page 323 Loading Rolls in the Printer Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 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 the [W label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the printer .
Page 324 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF670 • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the printer and Roll Holder. Caution • Do not release the flanges until the holder is loaded in the Roll Holder Slot.
Page 325: Changing The Type Of Paper
Changing the Type of Paper Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • Cut the edge of the roll after the paper is advanced if it is soiled or if there are cuts from scissors or the blade after removing creased edges.
Page 326: Specifying The Paper Length
Specifying the Paper Length iPF670 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. • Be sure to select the correct paper type. If this setting does not match the loaded paper, it may cause feed errors and affect printing quality.
Page 327: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Removing the Roll from the Printer Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Chg. Paper Size, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Length, and then press the OK button.
Page 328 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF670 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot.
Page 329: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls
Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new roll paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." P.322 ➔ Note Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls...
Page 330: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF670 When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R (Roll Holder side) • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L (Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment •...
Page 331: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left
Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. • If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll will move about 1 mm (0.04 in).
Page 332 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF670 Windows Display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") P.147 ➔ Select the Main sheet and click Advanced Set- tings in Media Type.
Page 333: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Select the Main pane and click Settings in dia Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in tween Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK.
Page 334 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF670 Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Media Automatic Manual Choose this setting when using media that cannot Manual No, Yes, Print Menu > Cutting (when us- be cut using the Cutter Unit. Cut Guideline Paper De- Cut each page from the roll using scissors.
Page 335 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the OK button.
Page 336 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF670 Press the Feed button. Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automati- cally stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically.
Page 337: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically Press the Cut button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. • If paper would be short when cut at a particular position, the roll may automatically be advanced in some cases before cutting.
Page 338: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF670 Follow these steps to change the Trim Edge First setting. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 339 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button.
Page 340: Handling Sheets
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF670 Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer .......................... 340 Changing the Type of Paper ........................... 325 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ......................342 Removing Sheets ............................344 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ........................532 ➔...
Page 341 Loading Sheets in the Printer Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover.
Page 342: Printing From A Desired Starting Point
Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF670 Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of pa- per loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to pre- vent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled.
Page 343 Printing From a Desired Starting Point Press ▲ or ▼ to select Width Detection, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press the OK button. 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 Off.
Page 344: Removing Sheets
Removing Sheets iPF670 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the ex- tended 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 printing.
Page 345 Removing Sheets • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button.
Page 346: Output Stacker
Using the Output Stacker iPF670 Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This section describes how to use the Output Stacker. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). For details on how to use the Extended position which is a useful function for retrieving prin- ted matter, refer to the note regarding the Extended position.
Page 347 Using the Output Stacker Extended position A Extended position B • Switching to Extended position A Switch the stacker to Extended position A as follows. Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position A.
Page 348 Using the Output Stacker iPF670 When using 24-inch or A1 (portrait) rolls, pull out the Adjustable Stopper (a). This completes the procedure for switching to Extended position A. Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position.
Page 349 Using the Output Stacker Grasp the Output stacker handle (a) and pull out the Out- put Stacker so that it tilts towards you. Open the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a). This completes the procedure of switching to Extended position B.
Page 350 Using the Output Stacker iPF670 Hold onto the Output stacker handle (a) and pull the Output stacker release lever (b) towards you. While continuing to hold the Output stacker handle (a), slowly lower the Output Stacker. Return to the regular position.
Page 351: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)
• When new paper supported by the printer is added, the media information file can be automatically downloa- ded from the Canon website and the new media information can be added to the printer control panel and printer driver. •...
Page 352 Installation Procedures iPF670 Start the Media Configuration Tool installer. Click the Next button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Next but- ton. The License Agreement is displayed.
Page 353: Updating Media Information After Installation
Updating Media Information After Installation The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. • After the installation is finished, update the media information by referring to Updating Media Information After Installation P.353...
Page 354 Updating Media Information After Installation iPF670 • If the main window is displayed at this time, it means that the media information has already been updated and the rest of the operation is not needed. Note If the message on the right is displayed, the media •...
Page 355 If the following message is displayed, configure the settings by using the following procedure. Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon web- site.
Page 356 Updating Media Information After Installation iPF670 Select the folder that contains the media information file (.amx file) you downloaded and click the OK button. The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in the Media Infor- mation File field in the Add Media Type dialog box.
Page 357: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
Media Configuration Tool Main Window The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Page 358: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 359: Adding Media Types
Adding Media Types Adding Media Types You can register media information files (.amx file) released by Canon in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.
Page 360 When a newer version of media information file than the media information file that is applied to your printer driver is released on the Canon website, the message on the right is displayed. To update the media information, click the OK button.
Page 361 If the following message is displayed, configure the settings by using the following procedure. Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon web- site.
Page 362 Adding Media Types iPF670 Copy the downloaded media information file (.amx file) to the computer where the Media Configuration Tool is installed. Run the Media Configuration Tool. Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the main window, and then click the Add button in the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 363: Changing Media Names
Changing Media Names In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated.
Page 364 Changing Media Names iPF670 Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window." P.357 ➔...
Page 365: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Deleting Media Types You Have Added In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated.
Page 366 Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF670 Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window."...
Page 367: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated.
Page 368 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF670 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden.
Page 369: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Changing the Display Order of Media Types • 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 updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated.
Page 370 Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF670 Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for ev- ery button click.
Page 371: Applying A Saved Media Information File On Another Computer
Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer You can import and use the media information file you saved from your computer on other printers and computer by using the following procedure.
Page 372: Checking The Update
Checking the update iPF670 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. Checking the update Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer.
Page 373: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os)
• When new paper supported by the printer is added, the media information file can be automatically downloa- ded from the Canon website and the new media information can be added to the printer control panel and printer driver. •...
Page 374 Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool installer. The Software License Agreement is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agree- ment, click the Continue button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used.
Page 375: Updating Media Information After Installation
Important Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. From the Applications menu, select Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool > CNWIMCT. The Select Printer dialog box is displayed. Select the printer for which to configure the media informa- tion, and then click the Next button.
Page 376 Updating Media Information After Installation iPF670 The Add Media Type dialog box is displayed. Make sure that Connect to the Internet to get the latest information is selected, and then click the OK but- ton. The latest media information file is downloaded from the Internet.
Page 377 If the following message is displayed, configure the settings by using the following procedure. Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon web- site.
Page 378 Updating Media Information After Installation iPF670 Run the Media Configuration Tool, then select Speci- fy the Media Information File and click the Browse button in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the folder that contains the media information file (.amx file) you downloaded and click the Open button.
Page 379: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
• Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Important From the Applications menu, select Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool > CNWIMCT. User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 380 When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 381: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper When adding genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver and when edit- ing media type information, click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 382: Adding Media Types
Adding Media Types Adding Media Types You can register media information files (.amx file) released by Canon in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.
Page 383 Adding Media Types Make sure that Connect to the Internet to get the latest information is selected, and then click the OK button. • When you update the media information, the paper display order and Show/Hide settings return to their default values.
Page 384 If the following message is displayed, configure the settings by using the following procedure. Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon web- site.
Page 385 Adding Media Types Select Specify the Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box, and then click the Browse button. Select the folder that contains the media information file (.amx file) you downloaded and click the Open button.
Page 386: Changing Media Names
Changing Media Names iPF670 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated.
Page 387 Changing Media Names Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window." P.379 ➔...
Page 388 Changing Media Names iPF670 • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. • Note The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated below. alphanumeric, space, "-", ".", "_", "(", ")", "+", "%", ",", "/"...
Page 389: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Important Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Page 390: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF670 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated.
Page 391 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window."...
Page 392: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF670 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated.
Page 393 Changing the Display Order of Media Types Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window."...
Page 394: Applying A Saved Media Information File On Another Computer
Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer iPF670 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. The printer control panel and printer driver media in- formation is updated.
Page 395 Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer Install and run the Media Configuration Tool on the other computer. Select the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, and then click the Next button. • Select the printer model that matches the media information file you are attempting to import.
Page 396: Checking The Update
Checking the update iPF670 Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. Checking the update Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer.
Page 397: Control Panel
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Operations and Display Screen ............398 Printer Menu ..................406 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
Page 398: Operations And Display Screen
Control Panel iPF670 Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ..............................398 Control Panel Display ............................. 400 How to View Instructions with Navigate ......................404 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ..................... 405 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
Page 399 Control Panel Arrow buttons ◀ button • Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. • ▲ button Press this button in the menu to move to another item.
Page 400: Control Panel Display
Control Panel Display iPF670 Control Panel Display Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs.
Page 401: Printer Status And Modes
Control Panel Display Printer status and modes The printer has the following status. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed.
Page 402 Control Panel Display iPF670 Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Page 403 Control Panel Display Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are displayed flashing.
Page 404: How To View Instructions With Navigate
How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF670 How to View Instructions with Navigate How to View Instructions with Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. Press the Navigate button.
Page 405: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing oth- er operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen.
Page 406: Printer Menu
Printer Menu Operations iPF670 Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ..........................406 Menu Operations ............................407 Menu Structure .............................. 410 Menu Settings ..............................416 Status Print ..............................425 Printing Interface Setting Reports ........................428 Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 407: Menu Operations
Menu Operations Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." P.416 ➔ For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." P.407 ➔ Menu Operations Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button.
Page 408 Menu Operations iPF670 • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. Items you select are highlighted.
Page 409 Menu Operations Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. Note Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button.
Page 410: Menu Structure
Menu Structure iPF670 Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 411 Menu Structure *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are P.313...
Page 412 Menu Structure iPF670 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Adj. Quali- Auto(GenuinePpr) | Auto(OtherPaper) | Manual ty( *2 ) Adjust Adjust- A:High | B:Standard/Draft Length( *3 ) mentPrint Change A:High | B:Standard/Draft...
Page 413 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level PageSize- Off* | On Process1 PageSize- Off* | On Process2 GL2 Set Print Interface EOP Tim- 10 sec. | 30 sec. | 1 min. | 2 min. | 5 min. | 10 min.* | 30 min. | 60 min.
Page 414 Menu Structure iPF670 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Shut Down Off | 5 min. | 10 min. | 30 min. | 1 hour | 4 hours | 8 hours* | 12 hours...
Page 415 Menu Structure *2: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Quality. *3: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *6: Follows the setting in Date Format.
Page 416: Menu Settings
Menu Settings iPF670 Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations."...
Page 417 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of pa- CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when per is displayed paper cutting is selected. This option reduces the amount of deb- here.)( *1 )
Page 418 10. Pause Print Choose On to stop printing. *1:Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on the conditions of print- er use. User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 419 Menu Settings Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. Setting Item Description, Instructions Test Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Print Status Print Print information about the setting values and condition of the printer.
Page 420 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650, iPF655, iPF760, iPF765. Color (CAD) 3 Print emulating the following printers, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers: Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815 and iPF825. Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors re- sembling colors produced by these printers.
Page 421 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Paper Source Choose the source of paper for HP-GL/2 printing. Settings Manag- Margin Specify the margin around paper. The margin for the trail- ing edge of sheets is 23 mm (0.9 in).
Page 422 Menu Settings iPF670 Setting Item Description, Instructions Line & Smoothing • If you choose Smooth Settings Manag- ThickenFineLines Select On to print fine lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If fine lines are printed in colors that do not match the col- ors of other shapes, selecting Off may help produce the expected results.
Page 423 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Inter- TCP/IP IPv6 Specify the DNS server address. Sec. DNS SrvAddr face Settings DNS Host Name Specify the DNS host name. Setup DNS Domain Name Specify the DNS domain name. Ether- Auto Detect Specify the communication method.
Page 424 Menu Settings iPF670 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Keep Paper Size Setup Choose Off to give priority to margin settings. The larger value is used if the margin specified in the printer driver does not match the margin in the printer menu.
Page 425: Status Print
Status Print Setting Item Description, Instructions Admin. Change Password The password that can be entered is a number from 0 to Menu 9999999. The restriction states and main items are shown below. For more specific information on restricted items, see "Menu Structure."...
Page 426 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version...
Page 427 Status Print Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed following head replace- ment. Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Frequency Warning Use USB Use USB settings values. Use Ethernet Use Ethernet settings values. Use RemoteUI Settings used by RemoteUI.
Page 428: Printing Interface Setting Reports
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
Page 429 Printing Interface Setting Reports TCP/IPv4 IPv4 settings values. Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing WSD Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name...
Page 430 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF670 TCP/IPv6 IPv6 settings values. Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address Frame Type Use Zeroconf Function MulticastDNS ServiceName TCP/IPv6 LPD Printing IPv6 settings values. IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction...
Page 431: Printer Parts
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Printer parts ..................432 Optional accessories ................. 438 Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
Page 432: Printer Parts
Front iPF670 Printer parts Printer parts Front ................................432 Side ................................434 Top Cover (Inside) ............................435 Roll Cover (Inside) ............................436 Carriage ................................. 436 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................ 437 Stand ................................438 Control Panel ..............................398 Front Front Roll Cover Open this cover to load rolls.
Page 433 Front Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic roll cutting.
Page 434: Side
Side iPF670 Side Side Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three people hold it by these handles on the back at both ends.
Page 435: Top Cover (Inside)
Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") P.436 ➔ Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed.
Page 436: Roll Cover (Inside)
Roll Cover (Inside) iPF670 Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot.
Page 437: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank.
Page 438: Optional Accessories
Roll Holder Set iPF670 Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set ............................... 438 Stand ................................438 Roll Holder Set Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores.
Page 439 Stand Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters. Moving the printer while casters are locked may scratch the casters or the floor.
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Page 441: Network Setting
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Network Environment ................ 442 Using RemoteUI ................444 Initial Settings ..................446 Mac OS Settings ................453 Other Settings ..................
Page 442: Network Environment
Network Environment iPF670 Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) • Compatible operating systems Windows XP •...
Page 443 Network Environment • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. • NetBIOS is not supported. Note • Example of a Mac OS network In Mac OS networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour function. User's Guide...
Page 444: Using Remoteui
Using RemoteUI iPF670 Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm 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.
Page 445 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 Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. Important •...
Page 446: Initial Settings
Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF670 Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ....................... 446 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............ 457 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ............... 446 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............
Page 447: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button.
Page 448: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings
Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF670 The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select MAC Address, and then press the OK button.
Page 449: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Windows)
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv6 Support, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. • Once you set IPv6 Support to On, the IPv6 StlessAddrs setting takes effect.
Page 450: Configuring The Printer's Tcp/Ip Network Settings With Remoteui
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF670 • If you switch to printing in a Bonjour network, see "Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ." P.453 ➔ Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IP network settings.
Page 451 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Item Details Default Setting DNS Host Name Specify the printer host name, up to 63 characters (1–63 characters). Use NB-18GBipxxxxxx single-byte letters, numbers, and - (hyphens). Do not use numbers or - for the first character or - for the last character.
Page 452 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF670 Item Details Default Setting Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. Use the same host name and do- Activate when using the same DNS host and domain names main name as IPv4 as for IPv4.
Page 453: Mac Os Settings
Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Mac OS Settings Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks .................... 453 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ................... 453 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, register the printer in Print &...
Page 454: Other Settings
Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF670 Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................454 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ..................... 455 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................456 Initializing the Network Settings ........................456 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.
Page 455: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj.
Page 456: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur
Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF670 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is finished or if errors occur.
Page 457: Device Setup Utility (Windows)
Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......................457 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ....................457 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............457 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility...
Page 458 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF670 When specifying an IPv4 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu.
Page 459 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu.
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Page 461: Print Job Management
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) ..............462 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ............... 464 Accounting (Windows) ............... 466...
Page 462: Status Monitor (Windows)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF670 Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor .................... 462 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................463 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
Page 463: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the Job sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. • Unless otherwise noted, the job operation buttons only affect your own print jobs.
Page 464: Printmonitor (Mac Os)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF670 Printmonitor (Mac OS) Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................464 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ................... 465 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
Page 465: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 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 jobs. • Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job.
Page 466: Accounting (Windows)
• The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will Important also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.
Page 467: Accounting Manager Main Window
Accounting Manager Main Window Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Ac- counting button. • If Show Job Log is set to off and an administrator password is configured in the printer, the administrator password needs to be entered on startup.
Page 468 Accounting Manager Main Window iPF670 • Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period.
Page 469: Job List Area
Job List Area • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area Job List Area The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • The job serial number.
Page 470: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF670 • Owner The sender of the job. • Print Job Start Time/Print Time The time when printing started and the time taken to print. • Number of Pages The number of pages printed. • Roll Paper Width The width of roll paper used for printing.
Page 471: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink
Setting the Unit Cost for Ink • Setting the Unit Cost for Paper P.472 ➔ • Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper P.473 ➔ Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet.
Page 472: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF670 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. Setting Standard Prices Select the media type in Media Type.
Page 473: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Enter the Roll Paper Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the configured length. Click the Add button to return to the Paper sheet.
Page 474: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF670 • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Note Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the display settings.
Page 475: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition • Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and then select Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. Note • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record.
Page 476: Displaying Job Properties Or Period Properties
Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties iPF670 • Listed Jobs Exports the data for the print jobs currently displayed in the list as a CSV file. Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties You can display the Job properties dialog box or Period Properties dialog box to check detailed cost information and other items.
Page 477: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data • Show Unit Cost Data Select Show Unit Cost Data in the File menu to open the Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for items such as the selected ink and paper.
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Page 479: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead ..............480 Adjusting the feed amount ..............487...
Page 480: Adjusting The Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead iPF670 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ..........................480 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................480 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................481 Adjusting Line Misalignment ........................... 483 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ..................485...
Page 481: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide When Using Sheets Auto(Standard) : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Auto(Advanced) : Five sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larger) Perform adjustment as follows.
Page 482 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF670 • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment. Note Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2) Perform adjustment as follows.
Page 483: Adjusting Line Misalignment
Adjusting Line Misalignment Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the num- ber with straight lines. • If two patterns seem equally good and you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. Note For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better.
Page 484 Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF670 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button.
Page 485: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images 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 Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines.
Page 486 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF670 On the other hand, specifying a high Printhead height will prevent paper from rubbing against the Printhead but may reduce the printing quality. • Paper rubbing against or becoming caught on the Printhead may jam or result in printed documents that are soiled.
Page 487: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ..........................487 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ................... 487 Automatic Banding Adjustment ......................... 488 Manual Banding Adjustment ........................489 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ......................491 Adjusting Line Length ..........................
Page 488: Automatic Banding Adjustment
Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF670 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 489: Manual Banding Adjustment
Manual Banding Adjustment Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls P.320 ➔ • Loading Rolls in the Printer P.322 ➔ • Loading Sheets in the Printer P.340 ➔ • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified. Adjustment cannot be comple- ted correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
Page 490 Manual Banding Adjustment iPF670 Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls P.320...
Page 491: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount
Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for adjustment. • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of the same type of paper.
Page 492 Adjusting Line Length iPF670 Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/ Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application. A:High • This setting is applied when Highest or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver.
Page 493: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or in magenta if you choose B:Standard/Draft. • Note To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the Stop button. When "Stop printing?" is displayed, press ▲...
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Page 495: Maintenance And Consumables
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software 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 Ink Tanks ................... 496 Printheads ..................
Page 496: Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks iPF670 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................ 496 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................496 Checking Ink Tank Levels ..........................500 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........................501 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape...
Page 497 Replacing Ink Tanks According to the message, replace the ink tank or prepare a new ink tank. (See "When to Replace Ink Tanks.") P.501 ➔ 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.
Page 498 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF670 Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for re- placement horizontally and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it.
Page 499 Replacing Ink Tanks Installing Ink Tanks Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank once or twice. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. • After installing an ink tank, do not remove and shake it. Doing so may cause the ink to leak out.
Page 500: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Checking Ink Tank Levels iPF670 Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. Note Close the Ink Tank Cover.
Page 501: When To Replace Ink Tanks
When to Replace Ink Tanks The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identified by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen. These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: ! if ink is low, × if no ink is left, and ? if you have deactivated ink level detection.
Page 502: Printheads
Printhead iPF670 Printheads Printheads Printhead ................................ 502 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................... 502 Cleaning the Printhead ........................... 503 Replacing the Printhead ..........................504 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-04 • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead."...
Page 503: Cleaning The Printhead
Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Note Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.
Page 504: Replacing The Printhead
If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." P.502 ➔...
Page 505 Replacing the Printhead On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 506 Replacing the Printhead iPF670 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).
Page 507 Replacing the Printhead Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. Furthermore, do not allow any dirt or debris to become adhered to the metal contacts of the Carriage.
Page 508 Replacing the Printhead iPF670 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles.
Page 509 Replacing the Printhead Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about seven minutes to complete. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out.
Page 510: Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance Cartridge iPF670 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ........................... 510 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ......................510 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................513 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ....................514 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number.
Page 511 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Replace the cartridge full. MaintCart, keeping it level.
Page 512 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF670 At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out.
Page 513: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after replacing the Mainte- nance Cartridge.
Page 514: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF670 If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a mes- sage is displayed indicating to check the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that de- plete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Mainte- nance Cartridge capacity and prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge as needed.
Page 515: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ........................... 515 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................515 Cleaning the Printhead ........................... 503 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Page 516 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF670 • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Page 517 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out 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).
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Page 519: Other Maintenance
Preparing to Transfer the Printer Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ........................519 Reinstalling the Printer ............................ 522 Updating the Firmware ........................... 525 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location.
Page 520 If consumables must be replaced, 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 Open the Ink Tank Cover.
Page 521 Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place.
Page 522: Reinstalling The Printer
Reinstalling the Printer iPF670 Pack the printer Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and Important follow this procedure again.
Page 523: Install The Printer
Reinstalling the Printer • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand. Caution • When assembling the Stand, lock all four of the casters. Attempting to move the stand when the casters are not locked poses a risk of injury or damage to the location site.
Page 524 Reinstalling the Printer iPF670 • Moving the printer requires at least three people. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Caution Handles. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from drop- ping the printer.
Page 525: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware Load the Roll Media on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") P.320 ➔ Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.322 ➔ Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection.
Page 526 Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit 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 web- site.
Page 527: Troubleshooting
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software 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 Frequently Asked Questions ............. 528 Problems Regarding Paper ...............
Page 528: Frequently Asked Questions
(See "Borderless Printing at Actual Size.") P.72 ➔ I want to know the paper Concerning the paper that can be used in this printer, refer to the Canon website or the Paper Refer- types that can be used in ence Guide. this printer.
Page 529: Problems Regarding Paper
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper .......................... 529 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..........................532 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ..................... 535 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot .................. 536 Cannot load sheets ............................
Page 530 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF670 Push the Release Lever back. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam.
Page 531 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the print- Important • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 532: Clearing A Jammed Sheet
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF670 Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing a Jammed Sheet Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jam- med paper as follows.
Page 533 Clearing a Jammed Sheet Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead.
Page 534 Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF670 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the print- Important • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 535: Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper.
Page 536: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot iPF670 Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen.
Page 537: Cannot Load Sheets
Cannot load sheets Cannot load sheets Cannot load sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source. Paper is not cut neatly Paper is not cut neatly Cause Corrective Action The paper is bent or curled at the cut position.
Page 538: Printing Does Not Start
The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF670 Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..................538 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent .................. 538 Ink Filling..
Page 539: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
In the Control Panel, set Auto Rotate to Off and print again. cludes HP RTL commands when Auto Ro- (See "Menu Settings.") P.416 ➔ tate is On in the Control Panel menu. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 540: Problems With The Printing Quality
Printing is faint iPF670 Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..............................540 Paper rubs against the Printhead ........................541 The edges of the paper are dirty ........................541 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................542 The back side of the paper is dirty ........................
Page 541: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
Paper rubs against the Printhead Paper rubs against the Printhead Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
Page 542: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
The surface of the paper is dirty iPF670 Cause Corrective Action You are printing on heavyweight paper For paper-based media such as Heavyweight Coated Paper, set the VacuumStrngth to or paper that curls or wrinkles easily af- Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If the paper still rubs against the print- ter absorbing ink.
Page 543: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") P.502 ➔ Application Color Matching Priority is set to Off Click Special Settings in the Layout sheet of the printer driver, and set Ap- in the Windows printer driver.
Page 544: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF670 Cause Corrective Action When borderless printing is used, the Specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can be edge of the paper is cut during printing.
Page 545: The Length Of Printed Images Is Inaccurate In The Feeding Direction
The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is Set Adj.
Page 546 Lines are misaligned iPF670 Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the print- Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in er driver does not match the type loa- the printer.
Page 547: Cannot Print Over A Network
Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ..................... 547 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ....................... 547 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ......................547...
Page 548: Installation Problems
The following procedure is for Windows 7. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows. Note From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete.
Page 549 Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. User's Guide Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 550: Hp-Gl/2 Problems
With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned iPF670 HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned ......................550 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs..................550 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs .................. 550 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color) ..................
Page 551: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 Mm Larger Than Specified
HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source appli- In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 to On.
Page 552: Other Problems
"Agitating" is displayed on the control panel. • After the printer is turned on In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared...
Page 553: Ink Level Detection
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
Page 554 Ink Level Detection iPF670 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ▶ button. Check the message and press the ▶ button.
Page 555: Error Message
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software 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 Error Messages ................. 556 Messages regarding paper ..............
Page 556: Error Messages
Error Messages Error Messages Borderless printng not possible........................565 Cannot adjust paper feed..........................568 Cannot adjust printhead..........................569 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover..................566 Cannot detect papr ............................564 Cannot recognize print head........................... 569 Check if ink tank is set, and its color and direction.
Page 557 Sheet printing is selected..........................562 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized....................567 The paper is too small............................ 559 The paper is too small............................ 559 The roll is empty............................. 562 This paper cannot be used..........................561 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2.
Page 558: Messages Regarding Paper
Paper mismatch iPF670 Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ............................. 558 MediaType Mismatch ............................558 The paper is too small............................ 559 The paper is too small............................ 559 PaprWidth Mismatch ............................560 Paper size not detected..........................560 Insufficient paper for job ..........................
Page 559: The Paper Is Too Small
The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.
Page 560: Paprwidth Mismatch
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF670 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. "Remove paper and check pap. size" Cause Corrective Action A sheet has come out of the printer during printing.
Page 561: Insufficient Paper For Job
Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded Load the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. askew, or warped paper (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") P.340 ➔ has been loaded. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Page 562: The Roll Is Empty
The roll is empty. iPF670 The roll is empty. The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty. Follow these steps to replace the used roll with a new roll of the same type and size. Press the Release Lever back and remove the roll.
Page 563: Paper Jam
Paper jam Paper jam Paper jam Cause Corrective Action A paper jam oc- For roll paper, cut the paper on the upper side of the {Paper Feed Slot. curred in the Push the Release Lever back and remove the jammed paper.
Page 564: Cannot Detect Papr
(See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.313 ➔ Push the Release Lever back and remove the paper. In other cases, the Cutter Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unit may be damaged. End of paper feed. End of paper feed. Cause...
Page 565: Borderless Printng Not Possible
Borderless printng not possible. Borderless printng not possible. Borderless printng not possible. Cause Corrective Action The print job received specifies a Follow these steps to change the settings of the print job to enable borderless printing. type or width of paper that is not Press ▲...
Page 566: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink insufficient. iPF670 Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient..............................566 No ink left............................... 566 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank............566 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover..................566 Close Ink Tank Cover ............................
Page 567: Ink Tank Is Empty
Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indi- color that is out of ink.
Page 568: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Cannot adjust paper feed. iPF670 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead..........................569 Borderless printng not possible........................565 Cannot adjust paper feed..........................568 Check printed document..........................568 Cannot adjust paper feed.
Page 569: Messages Regarding Printheads
Cannot adjust printhead. Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead..........................569 Wrong printhead............................. 569 Printhead error ............................... 569 Cannot recognize print head........................... 569 Execute printhead cleaning..........................570 Cannot adjust printhead. Cannot adjust printhead.
Page 570: Execute Printhead Cleaning
Execute printhead cleaning. iPF670 Execute printhead cleaning. Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead noz- Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. zles are clogged. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. Clean the Printhead.
Page 571: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
Insert the maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge........................571 Wrong maintenance cartridge......................... 571 Maint. cart. The level is low ..........................571 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................ 571 Maintenance cartridge full.
Page 572: Messages Regarding Hp-Gl/2
This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. iPF670 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2..................572 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ............... 572 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range.
Page 573: Other Messages
Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before re- storing the power. If the message is displayed again, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. 03130031-2F7x (x is 0, 1, or 2)
Page 574: Top Cover Is Open
You have uploaded firmware for a different model. Check the firmware version. Turn off the printer and wait a while before re- storing power, and then resend the firmware. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Multi-sensor error Multi-sensor error...
Page 575: Specifications
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software 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 Printer Specifications .................
Page 576: Printer Specifications
Specifications iPF670 Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ..............................576 Print Area ............................... 578 Specifications Specifications • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Important Printer Power supply 100–240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption During operation 140 W max.
Page 577: Printing Performance
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex IEEE 802.3az EEE Protocols SNMP (supports Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." P.496 ➔ Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.")
Page 578: Print Area
Print Area iPF670 Print Area Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in border- less printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin.
Page 579: Appendix
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software 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 Safety Precautions .................
Page 580: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions iPF670 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................580 Legal Notices ..............................582 Safety Precautions 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. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or elec- trical shocks.
Page 581: In An Emergency
If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock. Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact your Canon dealer or Warning support center.
Page 582: Legal Notices
Power button immediately to switch the printer off, unplug the printer power cable from the outlet, and then contact your Canon dealer or support center. If you continue to use the printer, this could cause a fire or electrical shock.
Page 583 Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail. Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. •...
Page 584: Manuals For This Printer
Manuals for this printer iPF670 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ........................... 584 About This User Manual ..........................584 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name...
Page 585 About This User Manual • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Menu Structure." P.410 ➔ Click the link to jump to the corresponding page.
Page 586: Disposal Of The Product
WEEE Directive iPF670 Disposal of the product Disposal of the product WEEE Directive WEEE Directive Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives.
Page 587 WEEE Directive Ce produit doit être confié au distributeur à chaque fois que vous achetez un produit neuf similaire, ou à un point de collecte mis en place par les collectivités locales pour le recyclage des Déchets des Équipements Électriques et Électroniques (DEEE).
Page 588 WEEE Directive iPF670 Il prodotto deve essere conferito a un punto di raccolta designato, ad esempio il rivenditore in caso di acquisto di un nuovo prodotto simile oppure un centro di raccolta autorizzato per il riciclaggio di rifiuti di apparecchiature elettri- che ed elettroniche (RAEE) nonché...
Page 589 WEEE Directive Η συνεργασία σας για τη σωστή απόρριψη αυτού του προϊόντος θα συμβάλει στην αποτελεσματική χρήση των φυσικών πόρων. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με ανακύκλωση αυτού του προϊόντος, επικοινωνήστε με το τοπικό γραφείο της πόλης σας, την υπηρεσία απορριμμάτων, το εγκεκριμένο σχήμα ή την υπηρεσία απόρριψης οικιακών...
Page 590 WEEE Directive iPF670 Je-li v souladu s požadavky směrnice o bateriích vytištěna pod výše uvedeným symbolem chemická značka, udá- vá, že tato baterie nebo akumulátor obsahuje těžké kovy (Hg = rtuť, Cd = kadmium, Pb = olovo) v koncentraci vyš- ší, než...
Page 591 WEEE Directive Spoluprácou na správnej likvidácii tohto produktu prispejete k účinnému využívaniu prírodných zdrojov. Ďalšie informácie o recyklácii tohto produktu získate od miestneho úradu, úradu životného prostredia, zo schvále- ného plánu OEEZ alebo od spoločnosti, ktorá zaisťuje likvidáciu komunálneho odpadu. Viac informácií nájdete aj na webovej stránke:...
Page 592 WEEE Directive iPF670 Če je pod zgoraj prikazanim simbolom natisnjen kemijski simbol, to v skladu z Direktivo pomeni, da je v tej bateriji ali akumulatorju prisotna težka kovina (Hg = živo srebro, Cd = kadmij, Pb = svinec), in sicer v koncentraciji, ki je nad relevantno mejno vrednostjo, določeno v Direktivi.
Page 593 WEEE Directive Ovaj bi proizvod trebalo predati ovlašenom skupljaču EE otpada ili prodavatelju koji je dužan preuzeti otpadni proizvod po sistemu jedan za jedan, ukoliko isti odgovara vrsti te je obavljao primarne funkcije kao i isporučena EE oprema. Otpadne baterije i akumulatori predaju se ovlaštenom skupljaču otpadnih baterija ili akumulatora ili proda- vatelju bez naknade i obveze kupnje za krajnjeg korisnika.
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Page 595 Index Accounting ..........466, 467, 470, 474 Orientation ........131, 132, 133, 226, 236 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......46 Oversize ..............68 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........493 Page Setup Pane ............263 Bonjour Network ............453 Page Setup Sheet ............

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