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Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF686 User Manual

Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF686 User Manual (650 pages)

Large Format Printer

Brand: Canon | Category: Printer | Size: 40.77 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Basic Printing Workflow
15
Printing Procedure
16
Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets
16
Turning the Printer on and off
17
Loading and Printing on Rolls
19
Loading and Printing on Sheets
21
Printing in Windows
23
Printing from Mac os
23
Canceling Print Jobs
25
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel
25
Canceling Print Jobs from Windows
26
Canceling Print Jobs from Mac os
26
Pausing Printing
29
Enhanced Printing Options
31
Choosing Paper for Printing
32
Choosing a Paper for Printing
32
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver
32
Printing Photos and Office Documents
33
Printing Photos and Images
33
Printing Photos and Images (Windows)
33
Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS)
35
Printing Office Documents
37
Printing Office Documents (Windows)
37
Printing Office Documents (Mac OS)
38
Using Posterartist to Compose Originals
41
Printing CAD Drawings
43
Printing Line Drawings and Text
43
Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows)
44
Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS)
45
Printing from Autocad
47
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings
48
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows)
49
HP-GL/2 Printing
50
Adjusting Images
51
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver
51
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows)
53
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS)
55
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing
58
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)
60
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS)
62
Printing Enlargements or Reductions
65
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size
65
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows)
65
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width
67
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows)
67
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS)
69
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value
71
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows)
72
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS)
73
Printing at Full Size
76
Printing on Oversize Paper
76
Printing at Full Size (Windows)
77
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS)
78
Borderless Printing at Actual Size
80
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)
81
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS)
83
Borderless Printing
83
Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size
87
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows)
88
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width
90
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows)
91
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS)
93
Printing Banners or at Other Non-Standard Sizes
97
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing)
97
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
98
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS)
101
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes
104
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)
104
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS)
107
Tiling and Multiple Pages Per Sheet
110
Printing Multiple Originals Next to each Other
110
Printing Multiple Originals Next to each Other (Windows)
111
Printing Multiple Originals Next to each Other (Mac OS)
113
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
114
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
114
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS)
116
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
118
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
118
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS)
120
Printing Posters in Sections
123
Printing Large Posters (Windows)
123
Centering Originals
126
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls
126
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows)
126
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS)
128
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets
130
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows)
130
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS)
132
Conserving Roll Paper
135
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees
135
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows)
135
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS)
136
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins
139
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows)
139
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS)
141
Checking Images before Printing
144
Checking the Layout in a Preview before Printing
144
Other Useful Settings
145
Printing with Watermarks
145
Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows)
146
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation
148
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows)
148
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS)
149
Using Favorites
151
Cutting Roll Paper after Printing
152
Cutting Roll Paper after Printing (Windows)
152
Cutting Roll Paper after Printing (Mac OS)
153
Windows Software
157
Printer Driver
158
Printer Driver Settings
158
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver
160
Confirming Print Settings
161
Checking the Layout in a Preview before Printing
162
Using Favorites
163
Using Favorites (Windows)
163
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications
164
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu
165
Main Sheet
167
Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box
170
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
170
View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application
172
Color Adjustment Sheet: Color
172
Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
174
Matching Sheet
174
Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
176
Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
177
Page Setup Sheet
178
Paper Size Options Dialog Box
180
Layout Sheet
181
Page Options Dialog Box
183
Special Settings Dialog Box
184
Favorites Sheet
185
Utility Sheet
186
Support Sheet
187
Settings Summaries Dialog Box
188
Device Settings Sheet
188
Preview
190
The Features of Preview
190
Starting Preview
190
Preview Main Window
192
Dialog Area
194
Enlarge/Reduce the Screen Display
195
Moving a Page
195
Using the Ruler
195
Priority Setting for Rotating 90 Degrees
196
Printing with Selecting the Layout
197
Print on the Center
199
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom
200
Free Layout
201
The Features of Free Layout
201
Starting Free Layout
202
Free Layout Main Window
203
Detailed Settings
204
Preferences Dialog Box
205
Page Options Dialog Box
206
Zoom Dialog Box
207
Format Dialog Box
207
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page
209
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page
211
Selecting an Object
214
Changing the Object Size
214
Moving an Object
215
Rotating an Object
215
Laying out Objects Automatically
216
Aligning Objects
216
Changing the Object Overlapping Order
218
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object
219
Folded Duplex Window
220
Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
221
Binding Settings Dialog Box
222
Prints Using Folded Duplex
223
Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
224
The Features of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
224
Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
224
Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
225
Hot Folder
226
Creating a New Hot Folder
227
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder
230
Setting the Print Parameters
233
Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color Imagerunner
233
Print Plug-In for Office
235
Print Plug-In for Officefeatures
235
Steps to Install
236
Steps to Uninstall
238
When Print Plug-In for Office Is Not Displayed
239
To Start from Microsoft Word
242
Print Matching Roll Width(Word)
244
Borderless Printing(Word)
246
Multi-Page Printing(Word)
248
Register the Settings (Word)
250
Print Using Registered Settings(Word)
251
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word)
253
To Start from Microsoft Powerpoint
254
Print Matching Roll Width(Powerpoint)
256
Borderless Printing(Powerpoint)
258
Multi-Page Printing(Powerpoint)
261
Register the Settings (Powerpoint)
262
Print Using Registered Settings(Powerpoint)
263
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Powerpoint)
265
To Start from Microsoft Excel
266
Print Entire Sheet(Excel)
268
Print Selected Area(Excel)
270
Configuring Binding (Excel)
273
Configuring Special Settings
274
Mac os Software
275
Printer Driver
276
Printer Driver Settings
276
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver
277
Confirming Print Settings
279
Checking the Layout in a Preview before Printing
279
Using Favorites
280
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications
280
Using Favorites (Mac OS)
280
Main Pane
281
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
284
View Set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application
286
Matching Pane
286
Color Settings Pane: Color
289
Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
290
Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
290
Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
291
Page Setup Pane
292
Preview
294
The Features of Preview
294
Starting Preview
294
Preview Main Window
296
Paper Settings Panel
298
Easy Settings
300
Advanced Settings
301
Output Settings Panel
302
Color Settings Panel
304
Color Adjustment
305
Matching
307
Driver Matching Mode
309
ICC Matching Mode
310
Colorsync
311
Preferences Dialog Box
311
Zoom Dialog Box
311
Go to Page Dialog Box
312
Print with no Borders
312
Print on the Center
313
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom
313
Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees
314
Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper
314
Display with All
315
Display with Actual Size
315
Moving a Page
316
Free Layout
317
The Features of Free Layout
317
Starting Free Layout
317
Free Layout Main Window
319
Paper Settings Panel
321
Easy Settings
322
Advanced Settings
324
Color Settings Panel
325
Color Adjustment
326
Matching
328
Driver Matching Mode
330
ICC Matching Mode
331
Colorsync
332
Preferences Dialog Box
332
Page Setup Dialog Box
333
Zoom Dialog Box
334
Format Dialog Box
335
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page
335
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page
336
Selecting an Object
336
Changing the Object Size
337
Moving an Object
337
Rotating an Object
338
Laying out Objects Automatically
338
Aligning Objects
338
Changing the Object Overlapping Order
340
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object
341
Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
342
The Features of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
342
Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
342
Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
343
Hot Folder
343
Creating a New Hot Folder
344
Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
345
Deleting a Hot Folder
347
Setting the Print Parameters
348
Paper Settings Panel
348
Easy Settings
350
Advanced Settings
351
Output Settings Panel
352
Color Settings Panel
354
Driver Matching Mode
355
ICC Matching Mode
356
Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color Imagerunner
356
Handling and Use of Paper
359
Paper
360
Types of Paper
360
Paper Sizes
360
Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper
362
Printing on Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings
362
Displaying the Paper Reference Guide
363
Updating Paper Information
366
Handling Rolls
370
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls
370
Loading Rolls in the Printer
373
Changing the Type of Paper
376
Specifying the Paper Length
378
Removing the Roll from the Printer
378
Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls
381
Feeding Roll Paper Manually
382
Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left
383
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls
383
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls
386
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically
389
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls
391
Handling Sheets
392
Loading Sheets in the Printer
392
Printing from a Desired Starting Point
394
Removing Sheets
397
Output Stacker
399
Using the Output Stacker
399
Media Configuration Tool (Windows)
404
The Features of Media Configuration Tool
404
Installation Procedures
404
Starting Method
406
Media Configuration Tool Main Window
407
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper
407
Adding Media Types
409
Changing Media Names
411
Deleting Media Types You Have Added
413
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
414
Changing the Display Order of Media Types
416
Checking the Update
417
Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS)
418
The Features of Media Configuration Tool
418
Procedures for Installing
418
Starting Method
420
Media Configuration Tool Main Window
421
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper
422
Adding Media Types
423
Changing Media Names
426
Deleting Media Types You Have Added
428
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
429
Changing the Display Order of Media Types
431
Checking the Update
432
Control Panel
435
Operations and Display Screen
436
Control Panel
436
Control Panel Display
438
How to View Instructions with Navigate
443
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
444
Printer Menu
446
Printer Menu Operations
446
Menu Operations
447
Menu Structure
450
Menu Settings
456
Status Print
466
Printing Interface Setting Reports
469
Printer Parts
473
Printer Parts
474
Front
474
Side
476
Top Cover (Inside)
477
Roll Cover (Inside)
478
Carriage
478
Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
479
Optional Accessories
480
Roll Holder Set
480
Stand
481
Network Setting
483
Network Environment
484
Using Remoteui
486
Initial Settings
488
Configuring the IP Address on the Printer
488
Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel
488
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands
489
Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings
491
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows)
491
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS)
492
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings with Remoteui
492
Mac os Settings
496
Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks
496
Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network
496
Other Settings
497
Specifying Printer-Related Information
497
Configuring the Communication Mode Manually
498
Email Notification When Printing Is Finished or Errors Occur
499
Initializing the Network Settings
499
Device Setup Utility (Windows)
500
Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
500
Installing Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
500
Configuring the IP Address Using Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
500
Print Job Management
503
Status Monitor (Windows)
504
The Features of Imageprograf Status Monitor
504
Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
505
Printmonitor (Mac OS)
506
The Features of Imageprograf Printmonitor
506
Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
507
Accounting (Windows)
508
Accounting Manager
508
Launching the Accounting Manager
508
Accounting Manager Main Window
509
Job List Area
511
Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
513
Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager
513
Setting the Unit Cost for Ink
514
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper
515
Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other than Ink and Paper
516
Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager
517
Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals
518
Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
518
Switching between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs
518
Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File
519
Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties
519
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
520
Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed
520
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
523
Adjusting the Printhead
524
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
524
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
525
Adjusting Line Misalignment
527
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images
530
Adjusting the Feed Amount
531
Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method
531
Automatic Banding Adjustment
532
Manual Banding Adjustment
534
Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount
535
Adjusting Line Length
536
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength
537
Maintenance and Consumables
539
Ink Tanks
540
Replacing Ink Tanks
540
Checking Ink Tank Levels
546
When to Replace Ink Tanks
546
Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the Printer
547
Printheads
549
Printhead
549
Checking for Nozzle Clogging
549
Cleaning the Printhead
550
Replacing the Printhead
551
Maintenance Cartridge
558
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge
558
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
562
When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge
563
Cleaning the Printer
564
Cleaning the Printer Exterior
564
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover
564
Other Maintenance
568
Preparing to Transfer the Printer
568
Reinstalling the Printer
571
Updating the Firmware
575
Troubleshooting
577
Frequently Asked Questions
578
Problems Regarding Paper
579
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
579
Clearing a Jammed Sheet
582
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
585
Roll Paper Cannot be Inserted into the Paper Feed Slot
587
Cannot Load Sheets
587
Paper Is Not Cut Neatly
587
Paper Is Not Cut
587
Depression on the Leading Edge Is Left
588
The Size of Clear Film Cannot be Detected
588
Roll Paper Is Continuously Ejected
588
Printing Does Not Start
589
The Data Lamp on the Control Panel Does Not Light up
589
The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs Are Sent
589
Ink Filling.. Is Displayed
589
The Display Screen Indicates Agitating
589
The Printer Stops During a Print Job
590
An Error Message Is Shown on the Display Screen
590
The Printer Ejects Blank, Unprinted Paper
590
Problems with the Printing Quality
591
Printing Is Faint
591
Paper Rubs against the Printhead
591
The Edges of the Paper Are Dirty
592
The Surface of the Paper Is Dirty
593
The Back Side of the Paper Is Dirty
593
Printed Colors Are Inaccurate
593
Banding in Different Colors Occurs
594
Colors in Printed Images Are Uneven
594
Image Edges Are Blurred or White Banding Occurs
595
The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
595
The Length of Printed Images Is Inaccurate in the Feeding Direction
596
Images Are Printed Crooked
596
Documents Are Printed in Monochrome
596
Line Thickness Is Not Uniform
596
Lines Are Misaligned
597
Cannot Print over a Network
598
Cannot Connect the Printer to the Network
598
Cannot Print over a TCP/IP Network
598
Cannot Print over a Bonjour Network
598
Installation Problems
599
The Computer Does Not Recognize the Printer
599
Removing Installed Printer Drivers
599
HP-GL/2 Problems
601
With HP-GL/2, Printing Is Misaligned
601
Lines or Images Are Missing in Printed HP-GL/2 Jobs
601
Lines Are Printed too Thick or Thin in HP-GL/2 Print Jobs
601
HP-GL/2 Jobs Are Printed in Monochrome (or Color)
601
Printed Colors of Lines Are Inaccurate During HP-GL/2 Printing
601
HP-GL/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 MM Larger than Specified
602
HP-GL/2 Jobs Are Printed at Maximum Size, Even if a Standard Size Is Specified
602
HP-GL/2 Printing Takes a Long Time
602
Replotting with HP-GL/2 Jobs Is Not Possible
602
The Printer Stops When Printing a HP-GL/2 Job (the Carriage Stops Moving)
602
Other Problems
603
The Ink Tank Cover Has Become Detached from the Printer
603
The Printer Does Not Go on
603
If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound
603
Messages Advising to Check the Maintenance Cartridge Are Not Cleared
604
The Printer Consumes a Lot of Ink
604
Ink Level Detection
604
Error Message
607
Error Messages
608
Messages Regarding Paper
610
Paper Mismatch
610
Mediatype Mismatch
610
The Paper Is too Small
611
Paprwidth Mismatch
612
Paper Size Not Detected
612
Insufficient Paper for Job
613
This Paper Cannot be Used
613
Roll Printing Is Selected
613
Roll Printing Is Selected, but Sheets Are Loaded
614
The Roll Is Empty
614
Sheet Printing Is Selected
614
Regular Printing Is Selected, but a Roll Is Loaded
614
Paper Jam
615
Paper Is Crooked
615
Paper Not Aligned with Right Guide
616
Cannot Detect Papr
616
Leading Edge Detection Error
616
Paper Cutting Failed
616
End of Paper Feed
617
Rel Lever Is in Wrong Position
617
Borderless Printng Not Possible
617
Paper Position Not Suitable for Borderless Printing
618
Roll Paper Is Not Securely in Contact with Roll Holder
618
Messages Regarding Ink
619
Ink Insufficient
619
No Ink Left
619
Remaining Level of the Ink Cannot be Correctly Detected. Check Ink Tank
619
Cannot Detect Ink Level Correctly. Close Tank Cover
619
Close Ink Tank Cover
620
Ink Tank Is Empty
620
Not Much Ink Is Left
620
Check if Ink Tank Is Set, and Its Color and Direction
620
The Following Ink Tanks Cannot be Recognized
620
Wrong Ink Tank
620
Do Not Pull out Ink Tank
620
Messages Regarding Printing or Adjustment
621
Cannot Adjust Paper Feed
621
Check Printed Document
621
Messages Regarding Printheads
622
Cannot Adjust Printhead
622
Wrong Printhead
622
Printhead Error
622
Cannot Recognize Print Head
622
Execute Printhead Cleaning
623
Messages Regarding the Maintenance Cartridge
624
Insert the Maintenance Cartridge
624
Wrong Maintenance Cartridge
624
Maint. Cart. the Level Is Low
624
No Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
624
Maintenance Cartridge Full
624
Maintenance Cartridge Problem
624
Messages Regarding HP-GL/2
625
This Type of Paper Is Not Compatible with HP-GL/2
625
GL2: Wxxxx the Memory Is Full. (XXXX Is 0501, 0903, or 0904)
625
GL2: W0502 the Parameter Is out of Range
625
GL2: W0504 this Command Is Not Supported
625
Other Messages
626
GARO Wxxxx (X Represents a Number)
626
ERROR Exxx-XXXX (X Represents a Letter or Number)
626
Hardware Error. XXXXXXXX-XXXX (X Represents a Letter or Number)
626
Top Cover Is Open
627
Prepare for Parts Replacement
627
Parts Replacement Time Has Passed
627
Unknown File
627
Multi-Sensor Error
627
Error in Cutter Position
627
Specifications
629
Printer Specifications
630
Specifications
630
Print Area
631
Appendix
633
Safety Precautions
634
Legal Notices
636
Manuals for this Printer
638
About this User Manual
638
Disposal of the Product
640
WEEE Directive
640

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