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Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 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. 1 This sets the BFormat for and CPaper Size . Note •The configuration method varies depending on the OS andapplication software you are using.If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set-tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialogbox from Page Setup.If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the up-per part of the printer driver displayed when you selectPrint from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the APrinter list. 3 In the FPaper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 4 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click FOK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF6400 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X)User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 151
5 Access the Main pane. 6 In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 Select and click a roll paper in the APaper Source list. 9 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in BRoll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note •If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown inBRoll Width, click LPrinter Information on the Mainpane to update the printer information. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF6400 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 152
10 Make sure the CPage Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in CPaper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. 11 Select the LRotate Page 90 degrees check box. 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click MPrint to start printing. Note •For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.364" Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. • No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in origi- nals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins. Important•Printing without the top and bottom margins is not supported in the following cases.•Banner printing•If you have chosen poster as the type of page layout Note •Even during borderless printing, you can print without the top and bottom margins.•Printing without the top and bottom margins may cause inconsistency in the size of printed documents, depending on thelayout of images or text in your originals. For tips on conserving roll paper, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating sys- tem. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows)→P.154 • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)→P.155 iPF6400 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom MarginsUser's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 153
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows)Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based onthe following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) iPF6400 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 154
6 In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11") . 7 Select and click a roll paper in the LPaper Source list. 8 Select the width of the loaded roll in the MRoll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm) . 9 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 10 Select the GNo Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note •For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.178"Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) iPF6400 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 155
1 This sets the BFormat for and CPaper Size .Note •The configuration method varies depending on the OS andapplication software you are using.If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set-tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialogbox from Page Setup.If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the up-per part of the printer driver displayed when you selectPrint from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the APrinter list. 3 In the FPaper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 4 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click FOK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. 5 Access the Main pane. 6 In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF6400 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 156
7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 Select and click a roll paper in the APaper Source list. 9 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in BRoll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) . Note •If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown inBRoll Width, click LPrinter Information on the Mainpane to update the printer information. 10 Make sure the CPage Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in CPaper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. 11 Select the KNo Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. iPF6400 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 157
12 Confirm the print settings, and then click MPrint to start printing.Note •For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.364"Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF6400 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 158
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. • Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be in- stantly applied on the preview screen. Note •Under some settings and in some environments, PageComposer may be started.• Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows)→P.178 • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X)→P.364 iPF6400 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before PrintingUser's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Checking Images Before Printing 159
Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ................................................................................................................................................. 160 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) .................................................... 161 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation .......................................................................... 163 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............................................. 163 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) ........................................... 165 Using Favorites ....................................................................................................................................................................... 167 Using Favorites (Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 180 Using Favorites (Mac OS X) ........................................................................................................................................ 365 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing ................................................................................................................................... 168 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) ....................................................................................................... 168 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) .................................................................................................... 169 Printing With Watermarks Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. • Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important•Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout. The following watermarks are provided: • CONFIDENTIAL • COPY • DRAFT • FILE COPY • FINAL • PRELIMINARY • PROOF • TOP SECRET You can also create your own watermarks. Specify the following options to customize your watermark. • Watermark string: Specify the font, size, color, and so on. Surround the watermark with a frame, if desired. • Watermark position: Specify the position on the page, the angle, and so on. • Watermark printing method: Specify whether to print the watermark superimposed or under the document im- age. You can also print the watermark only on the first page, if desired. Note •Watermarks are supported in Windows.•In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks.Printing With Watermarks iPF6400 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 160