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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    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. 
      
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    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.
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    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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    							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.
      
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    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])
     
     
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    							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.
     
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    							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.
     
     
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    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
      
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    							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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    							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.
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    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
      
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