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    							Handling and Use of PaperFeeding Roll Paper Manually ...............................................................................................................................................541
    Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ....................................................................................................... 542
    Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ........................................................................................................................ 542
    Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ........................................................................................................................ 544
    Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically ............................................................................................ 548
    Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls .................................................................................................................................... 550
    Roll Holder Set ........................................................................................................................................................................... 551
    Removing the Roll Feed Unit ............................................................................................................................................... 551
    Installing the Roll Feed Unit ................................................................................................................................................. 552
    Handling sheets 554
    Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ........................................................................................................................................ 554
    Removing Sheets ...................................................................................................................................................................... 560
    Output Stacker 563
    Output Stacker Precautions ................................................................................................................................................ 563
    Using the Output Stacker ..................................................................................................................................................... 564
    Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 566
    The Features of Media Configuration Tool ................................................................................................................... 566
    Installation Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................... 567
    Starting Method ........................................................................................................................................................................ 569
    Media Configuration Tool Main Window ......................................................................................................................... 569
    Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ......................................... 570
    Adding Media Types ......................................................................................................................................................... 572
    Changing Media Names .................................................................................................................................................. 574
    Deleting Media Types You Have Added ................................................................................................................... 576
    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide ............................................................................................................ 578
    Changing the Display Order of Media Types ......................................................................................................... 579
    Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ................................................................ 581
    Compatible Paper .............................................................................................................................................................. 582
    Add Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 583
    Delete Custom Paper ....................................................................................................................................................... 589
    Edit Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 590
    Export Custom Media Information ............................................................................................................................. 591
    Import Custom Media Information ............................................................................................................................. 592
    Warnings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 593
    Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) 595
    The Features of Media Configuration Tool ................................................................................................................... 595
    Procedures for Installing ....................................................................................................................................................... 596
    Procedures for Uninstalling ................................................................................................................................................. 598
    Starting Method ........................................................................................................................................................................ 601
    Media Configuration Tool Main Window ......................................................................................................................... 602
    Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ......................................... 603
    Adding Media Types ......................................................................................................................................................... 604
    Changing Media Names .................................................................................................................................................. 607
    Deleting Media Types You Have Added ................................................................................................................... 609
    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide ............................................................................................................ 611
    Changing the Display Order of Media Types ......................................................................................................... 613
    Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ................................................................ 614
    Compatible Paper .............................................................................................................................................................. 616
    Add Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 617
    Delete Custom Paper ....................................................................................................................................................... 623
    Edit Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 624
    Export Custom Media Information ............................................................................................................................. 625
    Import Custom Media Information ............................................................................................................................. 626
    Warnings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 627
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    							Control Panel
    Control Panel629
    Operations and Display Screen 630
    Control Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 630
    Control Panel Display .............................................................................................................................................................. 632
    How to View Instructions with Navigate ......................................................................................................................... 635
    Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ...................................................................................................... 637
    Printer Menu 639
    Printer Menu Operations ....................................................................................................................................................... 639
    Menu Operations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 640
    Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 643
    Menu Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................ 648
    Status Print ................................................................................................................................................................................. 657
    Printing Interface Setting Reports .................................................................................................................................... 660
    Printer Parts
    Printer Parts 663
    Printer parts 664
    Front ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 664
    Back ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 665
    Top Cover (Inside) .................................................................................................................................................................... 666
    Paper Feed Slots ....................................................................................................................................................................... 667
    Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover .......................................................................................................................................... 668
    Carriage ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 668
    Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ........................................................................................................................................................... 669
    Vents .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 670
    Optional accessories 671
    Stand .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 671
    Stand Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................. 672
    Network Setting
    Network Setting 673
    Network Environment 674
    Network Environment ............................................................................................................................................................. 674
    Using RemoteUI 677
    Using RemoteUI ........................................................................................................................................................................ 677
    Initial Settings 679
    Configuring the IP Address on the Printer .................................................................................................................... 679
    Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ......................................................................... 679
    Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ...................................................................... 680
    Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings ........................................................................................................................ 682
    Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) ............................................................................................. 682
    Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) ........................................................................................... 683
    Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI .................................................................. 683
    NetWare Settings 686
    Configuring NetWare Network Settings ......................................................................................................................... 686
    Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ................................................................................................................................ 686
    Specifying NetWare Print Services ................................................................................................................................... 689
    Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI .............................................................. 691
    Mac OS X Settings 694
    Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks  ...................................................................................................... 694
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    							Network SettingConfiguring the Destination for Bonjour Network  ....................................................................................................695
    Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks  .............................................................................................. 697
    Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings ............................................................................................. 698
    Other Settings 700
    Specifying Printer-Related Information ........................................................................................................................... 700
    Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ....................................................................................................... 701
    Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur .............................................................................. 702
    Initializing the Network Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 702
    Device Setup Utility (Windows) 703
    imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............................................................................................................................... 703
    Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................................................................................................... 703
    Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................................................ 703
    Print Job Management
    Print Job Management 707
    Status Monitor (Windows) 708
    The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ...................................................................................................... 708
    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ...................................................................................... 709
    Printmonitor (Mac OS X) 710
    The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ........................................................................................................... 710
    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ........................................................................................... 711
    Accounting (Windows) 712
    Accounting Manager ............................................................................................................................................................... 712
    Launching the Accounting Manager ................................................................................................................................ 712
    Accounting Manager Main Window .................................................................................................................................. 713
    Job List Area ................................................................................................................................................................. 715
    Accounting Manager Basic Procedures ......................................................................................................................... 716
    Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager ......................................................................................................... 717
    Setting the Unit Cost for Ink ......................................................................................................................................... 717
    Setting the Unit Cost for Paper ................................................................................................................................... 718
    Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ............................................................................. 720
    Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager ........................................................................ 721
    Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals ................................................................................ 721
    Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition ............................................................................................................... 722
    Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs ............................................... 722
    Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File ........................................................................................................................... 722
    Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties .......................................................................................................... 723
    Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data .......................................................................................... 724
    Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed ........................................................................................ 724
    Adjustments for Better Print Quality
    Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727
    Adjustment for high-precision printing 728
    Enhancing Printing Quality ................................................................................................................................................... 728
    Adjusting the Printhead 730
    Adjusting the Printhead ......................................................................................................................................................... 730
    Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors .................................................................................... 730
    Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ........................................................................................... 732
    Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ............................................................................................................. 734
    Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ................................................................................................ 735
    Adjusting the feed amount 737
    Adjusting the Feed Amount ................................................................................................................................................. 737
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    							Adjustments for Better Print QualitySelecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method .....................................................................................................737
    Automatic Banding Adjustment .................................................................................................................................. 738
    Manual Banding Adjustment ......................................................................................................................................... 739
    Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ......................................................................................................................... 741
    Adjusting Line Length ...................................................................................................................................................... 742
    Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets .......................................................................................................... 743
    Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ......................................................................................................................................... 744Color Management
    Color Management 747
    Monitor Matching 748
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors ..................................................................................................................... 748
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) ........................................................................................ 749
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) ...................................................................................... 751
    Color Calibration 754
    Managing Colors ....................................................................................................................................................................... 754
    Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors ........................................................................................................................ 757
    Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor ............................................................................................................ 758
    Paper that can be used in Color Calibration ................................................................................................................ 760
    Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 765
    Features of Color Calibration Management Console ................................................................................................ 765
    Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................. 766
    Uninstallation Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 769
    Startup .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 769
    Main Window .............................................................................................................................................................................. 770
    File Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................... 773
    Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) ..................................................................................... 774
    Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) .................................................................. 774
    Help Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 775
    Printer List ............................................................................................................................................................................ 776
    Calibration Sheet ................................................................................................................................................................ 777
    Color Measurement Sheet ............................................................................................................................................. 779
    Checking the Color Calibration Status ............................................................................................................................ 780
    Executing Color Calibration ................................................................................................................................................. 782
    Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart ...................................................................................... 785
    Executing Color Check ........................................................................................................................................................... 792
    Registering Execution Logs in Favorites ........................................................................................................................ 797
    Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites ....................................................................................................................... 798
    Saving Execution Logs on the Computer ...................................................................................................................... 799
    Switching Display Units .......................................................................................................................................................... 800
    Getting Audio Notification of Color Calibration Finished ........................................................................................ 800
    Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 802
    Features of Color Calibration Management Console ................................................................................................ 802
    Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................. 803
    Uninstallation Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 805
    Startup .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 806
    Main Window .............................................................................................................................................................................. 806
    imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu ................................................................... 810
    File Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................... 810
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    							Color ManagementTools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) .....................................................................................811
    Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) .................................................................. 811
    Printer List ............................................................................................................................................................................ 813
    Calibration Sheet ................................................................................................................................................................ 814
    Color Measurement Sheet ............................................................................................................................................. 815
    Checking the Color Calibration Status ............................................................................................................................ 816
    Executing Color Calibration ................................................................................................................................................. 818
    Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart ...................................................................................... 820
    Executing Color Check ........................................................................................................................................................... 826
    Registering Execution Logs in Favorites ........................................................................................................................ 830
    Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites ....................................................................................................................... 831
    Saving Execution Logs on the Computer ...................................................................................................................... 832
    Switching Display Units .......................................................................................................................................................... 833
    Getting Audio Notification of Color Calibration Finished ........................................................................................ 833Maintenance and Consumables
    Maintenance and Consumables 835
    Ink Tanks 836
    Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 836
    Replacing Ink Tanks ................................................................................................................................................................. 836
    Checking Ink Tank Levels ...................................................................................................................................................... 843
    When to Replace Ink Tanks .................................................................................................................................................. 843
    Printheads 845
    Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 845
    Checking for Nozzle Clogging ............................................................................................................................................. 845
    Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................................................................................... 846
    Replacing the Printhead ........................................................................................................................................................ 847
    Maintenance Cartridge 854
    Maintenance Cartridge .......................................................................................................................................................... 854
    Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ............................................................................................................................. 854
    Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................................................................................... 859
    When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge .............................................................................................................. 860
    Cleaning the Printer 861
    Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................................................................................................................................... 861
    Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ............................................................................................................................................ 861
    Cleaning the Paper Retainer ................................................................................................................................................ 864
    Other Maintenance 866
    Carrying the Printer ................................................................................................................................................................. 866
    Preparing to Transfer the Printer ...................................................................................................................................... 869
    Updating the Firmware .......................................................................................................................................................... 874
    Consumables 875
    Troubleshooting
    Troubleshooting877
    Frequently Asked Questions 878
    Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................................................ 878
    Problems Regarding Paper 880
    Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ................................................................................................................... 880
    Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ................................................................................................................................................ 881
    Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ....................................................................................................................... 884
    Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot .......................................................................................... 887
    Cannot load sheets .................................................................................................................................................................. 887
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    							TroubleshootingPaper is not cut neatly ...........................................................................................................................................................887
    Paper is not cut ......................................................................................................................................................................... 888
    Depression on the leading edge is left ........................................................................................................................... 888
    Margins are wide ...................................................................................................................................................................... 888
    Printing does not start 889
    The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ........................................................................................... 889
    The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ...................................................................................... 889
    Ink Filling.. is displayed ........................................................................................................................................................... 889
    The display screen indicates Agitating... ........................................................................................................................ 889
    The printer stops during a print job 890
    An error message is shown on the Display Screen ................................................................................................... 890
    The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ..................................................................................................................... 890
    Problems with the printing quality 891
    Printing is faint .......................................................................................................................................................................... 891
    Paper rubs against the printhead ..................................................................................................................................... 892
    The edges of the paper are dirty ...................................................................................................................................... 892
    The surface of the paper is dirty ...................................................................................................................................... 893
    The back side of the paper is dirty .................................................................................................................................. 893
    Roller marks are left across the trailing edge of paper .......................................................................................... 893
    Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing
    ........................................894
    Printed colors are inaccurate .............................................................................................................................................. 894
    Banding in different colors occurs ................................................................................................................................... 894
    Colors in printed images are uneven ............................................................................................................................... 895
    Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs .................................................................................................... 896
    Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen ...................................................................................................................... 896
    The contrast becomes uneven during printing ........................................................................................................... 899
    The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction ................................................................. 899
    Images are printed crooked ................................................................................................................................................. 899
    Documents are printed in monochrome ........................................................................................................................ 900
    Line thickness is not uniform .............................................................................................................................................. 900
    Lines or colors are misaligned ............................................................................................................................................ 900
    Borders appear during borderless printing .................................................................................................................. 901
    Cannot print over a network 902
    Cannot connect the printer to the network .................................................................................................................. 902
    Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ................................................................................................................................ 902
    Cannot print over a NetWare network ............................................................................................................................ 902
    Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks .................................................................................................... 903
    Installation problems 904
    Removing Installed Printer Drivers .................................................................................................................................... 904
    Other problems 906
    The printer does not go on .................................................................................................................................................. 906
    If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ............................................................................................................................. 906
    Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ....................................................... 906
    The printer consumes a lot of ink ..................................................................................................................................... 906
    Ink Level Detection .................................................................................................................................................................. 907
    Error Message
    Error Message 911
    Error Messages 912
    Messages regarding paper914
    Paper mismatch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 914
    MediaType Mismatch .............................................................................................................................................................. 914
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    							Error MessageThe paper is too small. ...........................................................................................................................................................915
    The paper is too small. ........................................................................................................................................................... 915
    PaprWidth Mismatch ............................................................................................................................................................... 916
    Paper size not detected. ........................................................................................................................................................ 916
    Insufficient paper for job ...................................................................................................................................................... 916
    This paper cannot be used. ................................................................................................................................................. 917
    Roll printing is selected. ......................................................................................................................................................... 917
    Roll printing is selected, but manual paper is loaded. .............................................................................................. 917
    The roll is empty. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 917
    Roll feed unit error. .................................................................................................................................................................. 918
    No Roll Unit. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 918
    Manual printing is selected. ................................................................................................................................................. 918
    Manual printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. ......................................................................................................... 918
    Wrong paper feed slot for manual paper. ..................................................................................................................... 918
    Paper jam. .................................................................................................................................................................................... 919
    Paper loaded askew. ............................................................................................................................................................... 919
    Paper not aligned with right guide. ................................................................................................................................... 919
    Cannot detect papr ................................................................................................................................................................. 920
    Cannot feed paper.  ................................................................................................................................................................. 920
    Cannot cut paper.  ................................................................................................................................................................... 920
    End of paper feed. ................................................................................................................................................................... 921
    Borderless printng not possible. ........................................................................................................................................ 921
    Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. ............................................................................................... 922
    Messages regarding ink 923
    Ink insufficient. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 923
    No ink left. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 923
    Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank. ..................................................... 923
    Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover. ................................................................................................. 923
    Close Ink Tank Cover .............................................................................................................................................................. 923
    Ink tank is empty. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 924
    Not much ink is left. ................................................................................................................................................................ 924
    Check if ink tank is set, and its color and direction. ................................................................................................. 924
    The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. ........................................................................................................... 924
    Do not pull out ink tank. ........................................................................................................................................................ 924
    Messages regarding printing or adjustment 925
    Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. ...................................................................................................... 925
    Cannot print as specified. ..................................................................................................................................................... 925
    Cannot calibrate. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 925
    Excessive temperature or humidity. ................................................................................................................................. 926
    Please execute common calibration. ................................................................................................................................ 926
    Please commn calibrt using above paper. ..................................................................................................................... 926
    Please calibrate using above paper. ................................................................................................................................. 926
    Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. ...................................................................................... 926
    Blue platen switch is dirty. .................................................................................................................................................... 927
    Move the blue platen switch No.xx to the right. (xx represents a number) .................................................... 927
    Cannot adjust paper feed. .................................................................................................................................................... 927
    Check printed document. ..................................................................................................................................................... 927
    Messages regarding printheads 928
    Cannot adjust printhead. ....................................................................................................................................................... 928
    PHeads: wrong pos. ................................................................................................................................................................. 928
    Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed) .......................................................................................................... 928
    x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) .............................................................................................................. 928
    Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) .................................................................................. 929
    Execute printhead cleaning. ................................................................................................................................................. 929
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    							Error Message
    Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge930
    No maintenance cartridge. ................................................................................................................................................... 930
    Wrong maintenance cartridge. ........................................................................................................................................... 930
    Maint. cart. The level is low .................................................................................................................................................. 930
    No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. ................................................................................................................................ 930
    Maintenance cartridge full. ................................................................................................................................................... 930
    Maintenance cartridge problem. ........................................................................................................................................ 930
    Other Messages 931
    GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ........................................................................................................................... 931
    ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ................................................................................................ 931
    Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ...................................................................... 931
    Prepare for parts replacement. .......................................................................................................................................... 932
    Parts replacement time has passed. ................................................................................................................................ 932
    Unknown file. .............................................................................................................................................................................. 932
    Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor. .............................................................................................. 932
    Multi-sensor error .................................................................................................................................................................... 932
    Specifications
    Specifications 933
    Printer Specifications 934
    Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................. 934
    Print Area ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 936
    Appendix
    Appendix 939
    Safety Precautions 940
    Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................... 940
    Legal Notices .............................................................................................................................................................................. 942
    Manuals for this printer 944
    Manuals for this printer ......................................................................................................................................................... 944
    About This User Manual ........................................................................................................................................................ 944
    How to use this manual 946
    Viewing Videos of Explanations ......................................................................................................................................... 946
    Searching Topics ...................................................................................................................................................................... 946
    HTML Version of the Manual for Printing ...................................................................................................................... 948
    Disposal of the product 954
    WEEE Directive .......................................................................................................................................................................... 954
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    Basic Printing Workflow
      Printing procedure ............................................................................ 20
    Canceling print jobs .......................................................................... 30
    Pausing Printing ............................................................................... 34
    Enhanced Printing Options35
    Windows Software173
    Mac OS X Software359
    Handling and Use of Paper 523
    Control Panel629
    Printer Parts 663
    Network Setting673
    Print Job Management707
    Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727
    Color Management747
    Maintenance and Consumables 835
    Troubleshooting 877
    Error Message 911
    Specifications933
    Appendix 939
       
    Basic Printing Workflow
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    							Printing procedure
    Printing procedure
    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ...................................................................................................................... 20
    Turning the Printer On and Off ......................................................................................................................................... 21
    Loading and Printing on Rolls ............................................................................................................................................ 23
    Loading and Printing on Sheets ........................................................................................................................................ 26
    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ....................................................................................... 176
    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) .................................................................................... 362
    Printing in Windows ................................................................................................................................................................ 27
    Printing from Mac OS X ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets
    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets
    The printer supports both rolls and sheets.
    This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls or sheets
    to suit your particular printing application.
    Note
    •For information on the types of paper the printer supports, see "Types of Paper."→P.524•A variety of other ways to print are available besides those introduced here. For details, see "Enhanced Printing Options."→P.35
    Roll printing
    Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media. Rolls are loaded on the Roll Holder, which are in turn loaded in
    the printer.
    Rolls can be used to print large photos or create posters or banners that cannot be printed on regular sheets.
    •
    Large-format printing
    Easily print vertical or horizontal banners from familiar applications such as Microsoft Office applications.
     (See " Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) .")
    →P.109
    •
    Borderless printing
    Print without a margin (border) around posters or photos.
     (See " Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size .")
    →P.96
     (See " Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width .")
    →P.102
     (See " Borderless Printing at Actual Size .")
    →P.89
    •
    Banner printing
    You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.  (See " Printing Multiple Pages Continuously .")
    →P.126
    •
    90-degree rotation before printing
    Originals in portrait orientation are rotated 90 degrees when possible to use paper more efficiently.  (See " Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees .")
    →P.149
    •
    Enlarged/reduced printing
    You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing.  (See " Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size .")
    →P.68
     (See " Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width .")
    →P.72
     (See " Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value .")
    →P.78
    •
    Free Layout (Windows) and imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh)
    Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and so on) next to each other.
     (See " Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other .")
    →P.122
    Sheet printing
    Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper.
    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets                                                                                                                                                                            iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
    Basic Printing Workflow
    Printing procedure
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