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Canon imagePROGRAF W8400D Guide for Windows

1. Canon imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool Guide For Windows Contents BCT ORS VOU COMIN seisen EEE EE sosen eee tocar EE E E ji E Compatible Printers sssewssisssiresnidsiin eneidiaa ninn aaa aa aa ina ji WE Drivers Applicable with Media Configuration Tool cccccccceccceeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeesaeeeaaes ji How to Use This Guide sae cecaevinatacwesdoseseensaesarceaeneesdsaaeredansustecveasutuarebasestbaxeucuieainaxzseneacsteseeaies ji E Oe ai e191 6 a T AEN E E er nee ee errr ji E B tton Notations ixsrvicaceaneisceadantsecesc elas renin gntucsgncacsccieeelaserceensnadereeeensacsedeaatntdanevasedineoeaes ji E T ademalkS susreo ee EAT OEA ji M Request to Our CUSLOMETS ccccceccceeeceeecca ceca eecaeecaeeecaeesaeesaeeeceeesseesaeesseeeceeesaeesaaes lil Chapter 1 Installing and Starting the Media Configuration TOol cccscceeeees 1 1 Operating EnVronMEen asesinan aaa Re Aeee Eee REAREA AEA 1 1 installation F FOGCCOUICS ii ccneaicisaccamare bananiaun neia Eaa a E Taa iai 1 1 Starting the Media Configuration Tool ccccccecccseeeceeeseeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeseees 1 3 Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration TOol ccccccsccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseees 2 1 The Functions of the Media Configuration TOO c ccccsccccecceseceaeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeaeeeseeeeaees 2 1 E Replacing all of the printer and printer driver media information at once 2 1 E Adding
2. p 4 3 3 Input Detailed Information on Media Type Input Media Properties p 4 4 4 Check Addition Check Addition p 4 8 Select Printer to be Added To select the media type you must specify in the Add Media Type wizard the printer where the media type will be added 1 Start the Media Configuration Tool Bt Media Configuration Tool i loj x Refer to Starting the Media Configuration Tool p 1 3 on how to start the Media Configuration Tool Update Media Types Updates the media types used in the printer and printer driver Add Media Type Adds new media types to the media type used in the printer and printer driver Edit Media Types Changes the display order or deletes media type from the media types used in the printer and printer driver About Exit OOo exenemem Media Configuration Tool Guide euei eo are EIEE O 0 O 2 Click the Add Media Type button The Add Media Type Select Printer is displayed B Add Media Type Select Printer Select the printer to add new media type and click the Next button b Select Printer Printer PM Enter Media Type Mame Driver Detals Canon We400PG Connect to P_XN KK A oo Enter Media Type Information t Contin Addition cm Finish Back w Cancel 3 Select from the Printer list the printer where you will add the media type DES When you do not
3. Back i Cancel Check What Is to be Updated Select the printer to be updated When the program has finished communicating with the printer information acquired from the printer such as the printer name the driver details and the connection point is displayed in the Update Media Types Confirm Update You can make the final check of what is to be updated in this window 1 Confirm the information acquired from the printer in the Update Media Types Confirm Update OUE e When there is data set to the printer that is older than the data to be updated the printer printer driver and software media types are updated e When there is data set to the printer that is newer than the data to be updated the media information files selected are updated When you would like to let the data that is set to the printer remain click the Cancel button e When the data set to the printer is the same as the data to be updated only the software media types are updated OOo emememem Media Configuration Tool Guide BAIAR asoca MUCE E lalfoldant itlelam alle O 0 O 2 To update click the Execute button Communication with the printer starts and the following dialog box is displayed Communicating Communicating with the printer Do not perform any operations until complete _ _ _ Do not attempt to print or turn the off while the program is communicating with the printer ii Important
4. Installation List Installs the following software Click Install Display the software instruction 3 Display the Readme file B Printer Driver GARO Status Monitor GARO Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Print Plug In for Photoshop imagePROGRAF HDI Driver Media Configuration Tool 3 Click the Install button for Media Configuration Tool in the Installation List The Licence Agreement is displayed License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully CANON SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED IN THIS DISK BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED IN THIS DISK YOU ARE DEEMED TO AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT This legal document is a license agreement between you and Canon Inc Canon BY INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED IN THIS DISKCTHE SOFTWARE YOU ARE DEEMED TO AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND PROMPTLY RETURN THE CANON DISK TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A REFUND BEFORE THEY ARE USED In consideration of the right to use the SOFTWARE you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement 1 GRANT OF LICENSE You may use the SOFTWARE on each respective computer that is connected directly to the PRINTER or connected by way of a network to the PRINTER in a multiple computer arrangement
5. Media Types Edit Media Types oj x Edit media types and click the Execute button 1 Select Printer Media Type Name of Media Name of Media B PlainPaper Plain Paper oF Coated Paper Coated Paper Heavyweight Coa Hw Coated Extra Heayyweig Ex HW Coated Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Semi Glossy Phot Semi Gl Photo Heavyweight Glo HW Glossy Photo Heavyweight Se HW SemiGl Photo Synthetic Paper Syn Paper 5 Adhesive Syntheti Adh Syn Paper Backlit Film Backlit Film Flame Resistant C Flame Res Cloth H 2 Edit Media Types 3 Finish OoOooooooooo lt Back _Execute gt Cancel Edit Media Type After you have selected the printer where the media type is to be edited you can edit the media types displayed on the printer and the printer driver W important When you edit the media type the information about the media type overwrites the media type information file It follows then that the information added for the media is lost To add and register media select Add Media Type confirm the information in the media type details list then make a memo 1 Edit the media information in the Edit Media Types Edit Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media Types a From the Media Type list select the media that you would like to change the display order of and click the Change Display Order button 35 or 5 2 eens sK Foa Media Configuration T
6. original position during cutting and continues to print with no change in print starting position W Important e Place a checkmark in Normally Print Cutline to Reduce Cut Dust for media that easily produces cut waste such as backlight film These settings can protect against a reduction in print quality and printhead malfunction However do not set this for media that curls easily such as plain paper and thin media The media will not be properly cut and the media may become jammed e Place a checkmark in Cut with Standard Cutter to use the standard cutter for auto cut Remove the checkmark with media that cannot be cut using the standard cutter e When you place a checkmark in Set Printing with Smear Correction Effective as Standard for media with unwanted yellow portions in images or lines in the printing and changes in the image color balance the lines may be improved e When you place a checkmark in Do Not Cut Until User Operation After Printing for media that you do not want to drop in the basket after printing the media will not be auto cut after purging Once the ink has dried follow the printer operating panel to cut the media 10 Click the OK button to close the Media Type Detailed dialog box The Add Media Type wizard displays 11 Click the Next button The screen moves to display Add Media Type Confirm Addition F Add Media Type Confirm Addition I joj x Add media type for the printer printer diver and ea
7. save the printer driver where the media is to be added the message Cannot find the printer driver to add to is displayed Click the Cancel button to cancel adding the media type 4 Click the Next button Communication with the printer starts and the following dialog box is displayed Communicating with the printer Do not perform any operations until complete Do not attempt to print or turn the off while the program is communicating with the printer ii important 7 J e When the program cannot communicate with the printer the following warning message is displayed Read the message and click the OK button OO I x 1 Is the printer switched on 2 Is the printer properly connected to the computer or network 3 Is an error message displayed on the printer operation panel AN Cannot communicate with the printer Check the Following and click the Next button again e When there are already over 64 media types saved in the printer driver the following warning message is displayed You can add more media types after you have deleted unnecessary media using the Edit Media Type wizard Refer to Chapter 5 Editing Media Types p 5 1 for more information on how to edit media types Warning El il There are 64 types of media type that can be added You cannot add a media type Delete any unnecessary media types with Edit Media Types OOo sK Media Configuration Tool Guide euei ee ar iC tel
8. user defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus 2 1 E Detailed Settings of Media Properties 2 0 0 0 cccccccecceeeeceeecececeeeceeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeeaees 2 2 E Customizing the printer and printer driver media type MENU ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 2 Outline of the Media Configuration Tool FUNCTIONS ccccccecccsececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeees 2 2 M The Media Configuration Tool Main Screen ccccccceccceeeceeeeseeceeeeseeeseeeseeesaeeeaees 2 2 E Wizard Screen Content cece cccccecceseceeeceeeeeeceeseeeeneceeseeeeuecaeeseeseeeseesseeeeeeeesseees 2 4 Chapter 3 Updating Media Information File cccccceccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseees 3 1 Select the Media Information File ccccccccscccsseceseece cece eeceueceueecececaueceueecueesaeessueseaeesas 3 1 Select Printer to WDC A16 vsscneyie 35 sien aesins dweseaeicawencavine duinaesiesuine basieguueidh ondoneledinntwecedldon sumseuaideenddnendb acess 3 3 Check What Is to be Updated ccc cccccccsscccececseceececaeecaeeceueceueeceecsuecsueceueecseesegeeeeeegas 3 4 Chapter 4 Adding Media Typess cccccccccecccseceeeeecenecceceseeceseeeeseeeseeeeseessneeseeees 4 1 Select Printer to De ACO ccccescccscceseecececeueceueeeueeceecseeecueesseeseeesaeeeseeesaeessuesneeaeeens 4 1 MGR Media IN ANNA sesos es Sects tsa sewn tadaiaweronabencocuesedtarieednccaesO dnaseuceesenantostees
9. 3 Adding Media Types 4 1 B backlight film 4 8 Between Pages 4 5 Between Scans 4 5 C Cancel 3 4 Canon media 2 2 5 4 CD ROM drive 1 1 Confirm Addition 4 8 Confirm Update 3 4 Continues to add new media type 4 9 Continues to change the display order of media types or delete media type 4 9 customer defined media 2 1 Cut Speed 2 2 4 7 Cut with Standard Cutter 4 8 D Do Not Cut Until User Operation After Printing 4 8 download 3 1 Driver Details 3 4 4 8 Drying Time 2 2 4 5 E Edit Media Type 2 2 5 2 Edit Media Type button 2 4 5 1 Edit Media Type wizard 2 4 4 2 5 1 Editing Media Types 5 1 Enter Media Type Information 4 4 Enter Media Type Name 4 3 Execute button 3 5 4 9 5 4 F Far End Margin 4 6 Finish button 3 5 5 5 Functions of the Media Configuration Tool 2 1 G GARO Status Monitor 1 1 accept the terms in the license agreement 1 2 Input Media Name 4 3 Install Individual Software 1 2 Installation List 1 2 1 3 Installation Procedures 1 1 installer file 3 6 4 10 5 5 L Licence Agreement 1 2 M media 2 1 Media Configuration file med 3 2 Media Configuration Tool 1 1 2 2 Media Configuration Tool folder 1 3 Media Configuration Tool main screen 1 3 2 2 4 1 5 1 Media Feed Amount After Cutting 4 7 media information 2 1 Media Information File 2 1 2 3 3 1 Media Properties 2 2 4 4 Media Thickness 2 2 4 6 Med
10. DES e When the program cannot communicate with the printer the following warning message is displayed Read the message and click the Execute button again warning hm Cannot communicate with the printer Check the Following and click the Next button again 1 Is the printer switched on 2 Is the printer properly connected to the computer or network 3 Is an error message displayed on the printer operation panel e When you click the Execute button the Media Configuration Tool performs a check starting with the software to be updated When the Canon imagePROGRAF HDI Driver is included in the software to be updated the following warning message is displayed Refer to the HDI Driver Guide contained in the User Software CD ROM for more information OOOO hmmm The printer media types have been changed Check and change the PC3 file settings media types when you are using the image PROGRAF HDI driver IF you use the image PROGRAF HDI driver without making changes a problem may occur with the operation For more information on changing the settings refer to the image PROGRAF HDI driver manual 3 When the Media Information File are properly updated the screen moves to display Update Media Types Finish Click the Finish button to close the Update Media Types wizard Bt Update Media Types Finish The media types for the printer printer driver and the each software have been updated Click the Finish butt
11. a that has no problems when printed For thin media or when the image on the media is adversely affected 7 From the Skew Error Detection Standard Values list set the standard which will cause a media slant detection error in the printer The following settings are available for Skew Error Detection Standard Values Skew Error Detection Standard Values 1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm Reduce the value for media used for 5 mm documents where the precision rate is important and for media where strict detection of slants is required Increase the value for media that does not slant much and for media that is used for documents that allow for a degree of slant 8 Set the auto cut speed for media to be added from the Cut Speed list The following settings are available for Cut Speed Standard For media that has no problem with cutting For media that has problems such as inaccurate cutting with the Standard setting 9 Set the amount of media to purge after cutting the media type to be added in the Media Feed Amount After Cutting list The following setting are available for Media Feed Amount After Cutting Media Feed Amount After Cutting No Does not purge media after cutting OOo emenemem Media Configuration Tool Guide BAKING aeee UCIEC elt O 0 O Media Feed Amount After Cutting Sets the media purge amount for media that does not easily fall into place after being auto cut The purged media is returned to the
12. accept the terms in the license agreement Ido not accept the terms in the license agreement 1 2 OOo Ks Media Configuration Tool Guide Weno a Mialaticliiiatei laleieirclatlarem tal miy sr0lt mexolalite ll e ldle aim Lore O 0 O 4 Select accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button When installation is complete the screen below appears Canon Complete Installation The installation process of the software is completed Press the Next button E When the installation completes properly the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the folder below C Program Files Canon Utilities Media Configuration Tool 5 Click the Next button The Installation List reappears 6 Click the Exit button to close the Installation List and the Setup Menu 7 Remove the User Software CD ROM from the CD ROM drive Starting the Media Configuration Tool When the installation completes properly the Media Configuration Tool is added to Programs in the Start menu From the Start menu go to Programs gt Canon Utilities and select Media Configuration Tool to open the Media Configuration Tool main screen Bt Media Configuration Tool i E olx Update Media Types Updates the media types used in the printer and printer driver Add Media Type Adds new media types to the media type used in the printer and printer driver Edit Media Types Changes the display order or deletes media type from t
13. ce printer or printer drive media information files Canon Web site Company A a f Refer to Chapter 3 Updating Media Information File p 3 1 for more information on this function E Adding user defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus You can add your customer defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus Additionally you can set the media name of your choice to the printer operating panel and the printer driver Addition jg Inf p T J r Refer to Chapter 4 Adding Media Types p 4 1 for more information on this function OOo EEE Media Configuration Tool Guide Geli OER i lal mivi relt mexeyalifeleie 1 o alm ole O 0 O E Detailed Settings of Media Properties When adding media types you can perform detailed settings to match media type properties such as Media Thickness Vacuum Strength and Cut Speed For instance when adding media that does not dry quickly you can increase the value for Drying Time Refer to Input Media Properties in Chapter 4 Adding Media Types p 4 4 for an explanation E Customizing the printer and printer driver media type menu You can change the display order of the media types on the printer operating panel and printer driver you can change the name of the media and you can erase the user defined media Editing You cannot change or delete the names for
14. ch software Check that the printer is switched on and that there are no print jobs in progress and click the Execute button Printer Canon W8400PG G ae et Thier Canon WE400PG Driver Details Canon 8400PG Connect to ee eee nett Enter Media Type Mame Update Software Printer Driver a Enter Media Type Information Options 4 Confirm Addition Continues to add new media type Add Media Type z Pr c Continues to change the display order of media types or delete media type Cancel Check Addition When you input the detailed information on media types with the Add Media Type Confirm Addition and click the Next button the Printer Driver Details and the Update Software are displayed You can make the final check of what is to be added in this window 1 Check the items to be added that are displayed in the Add Media Type wizard 2 Select Add Media Type from Options OOo Efe Media Configuration Tool Guide BAIC aeea CIEE sE O 0 O Options C Continues to add new media type Add Media Type c Continues to change the display order of media types or delete media type e When adding new media types select Continues to add new media type from Options e When editing the media type select Continues to change the display order of media types or delete media type from Options 3 Click the Execute button Communication with the printer starts and the following dialog box is dis
15. d Margin 5mm Ear End Margin 5mm X Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Middle Standard Setting Position Media Thickness Thin Yacuum Strength Standard Skew Error Detection Standard 1 mm v Values Cut Speed Standard Media Feed Amount After Cutting fi 50mm Normally Print Cutline to Reduce Cut Dust NV Cut with Standard Cutter Set Printing with Smear Correction Effective as Standard Do Not Cut Until User Operation After Printing 3 Set the Drying Time for the media type to be added a Set the between pages Drying Time in Between Pages in Drying Time The following settings are available for drying time in Between Pages This eliminates the wait time for the ink to dry 30 sec 1 min 3 min The sheet is ejected when the specified 5 min 10 min 30 min time after printing has elapsed Increase 60 min the value for this setting with media that does not dry quickly b Set the between scan drying time from the Between Scans list in Drying Time The following settings are available for drying time in Between Scans Between Scans No 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec For media that has problems such as 7 sec 9 sec ink smears on the page or colors that seem uneven during borderless printing etc increase the value for this setting 4 Set the Roll Paper Margin for Safety of the media type to be added a Set the length of the near end margin for the roll paper f
16. dia Configuration Tool the Update Media Types wizard starts Using this wizard you can replace printer and printer driver Media Information File with Media Information File you have downloaded from the Canon Web site or another company s Web site The explanation below is on the update method for the Media Information File The procedures for updating the media type information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows 1 Select the file Select the Media Information File p 3 1 2 Select printer Select Printer to Update p 3 3 J 3 Check what is to be updated Check What Is to be Updated p 3 4 i Important It is required that you download the Media Information File from the Canon Web site or any other company s Web site before performing the update procedures here Access the Canon Web site or the relevant company s Web site for more information on how to download the Media Information File Select the Media Information File To update the Media Information File you must specify the Media Information File you have downloaded from the Canon Web site in the Update Media Types wizard 1 Starting the Media Configuration Tool Bt Media Configuration Tool j x Refer to Starting the Media Configuration Tool p 1 3 for more information on how to start the Media Configuration Tool Update Media Types Updates the media types used in the printer and printer driver Add Media Type Ad
17. ds new media types to the media type used in the printer and printer driver Edit Media Types Changes the display order or deletes media type from the media types used in the printer and printer driver About Exit OOo sK Eea Media Configuration Tool Guide RCM ciecmmeloler lao felt Miao lela O 0 O 2 Click the Update Media Types button The Update Media Types Select File is displayed B Update Media Types Select File Select a file and click the Next button 1 Select File File Name Browse The Media Information File ned is not selected Click the Browse button and select the Media Information File 2 Select Printer File Information 3 Contin Update 4 Finish Back Next Cancel 3 Click the Browse button to open the Open dialog box 4 Check that a Media Configuration Tool med is selected in Files of type and move the file to a media information file directory sd Look in E Desktop gt 88 E EJ EN My Documents g My Computer SE My Network Places fa W8400PG_050427_1342 med Files of type Media Configuration Tool med Cancel ly le 5 Select the Medialnformation File and click the Open button The name of the Media Information File you have selected in the Open dialog box is displayed in File Name in the Update Media Types Select File B Update Media Types Select File Select a file and click the Next but
18. e image PROGRAF HDI driver without making changes a problem may occur with the operation For more information on changing the settings refer to the image PROGRAF HDI driver manual Media Configuration Tool Guide R akle cieciiac elatemut relt i By eles 4 When the media types have been properly added the screen moves to display Add Media Type Finish Click the Finish button to close the Add Media Type wizard BY Add Media Type Finish q joj xj A new media type has been properly added Click the Finish button 1 Select Printer By using Create Installer Files on this computer you can create the printer driver installer files with the same settings as the Updated media types 2 Enter Media Type Mame 3 Enter Media Type 4 new Media Information File has been created Information C Documents and Settings Canon Desktop wS400PG_050427 _1359 med 4 Confirm Addition 5 Finish Eancel e When the installation completes properly the new media information file is saved in the folder below C Documents and Settings Login name Desktop e As demonstrated below the file name consists of the file name the date created 6 digits yymmdd the time created 4 digits hhmm followed by an under bar _ and the suffix med W8400PG_050427_1359 med with the W8400PG e Using the updated media information file use the Create the Installer Files function on the User Software CD ROM to create an installer fi
19. e imagePROGRAF Printer Driver before installing the Media Configuration Tool e When you install software on Windows NT4 0 SP6 or later 2000 you need to login as an Administrator or you need Administrator s authorization e When you install software on Windows XP 2003 Server you need to login as an Administrator 1 Insert User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and start the Canon installer screen Setup Menu Version 2 08 stall Printer Dri Prepares to print from your computer to the printer Installs the printer driver and if needed performs the required settings so the printer can be used on a network Installs the special plug in software for Adobe Photoshop Before using the Print Plug In install the printer driver Allows you to select the printer driver and each software utility separately for installation The installer files for the printer in use via a network will be created If you execute the installer files created here on other computers you can use them with the same driver settings as this computer If the Canon installer screen does not display open the CD ROM icon from My Computer on the desktop then select the Setup exe icon 1 1 OOo Esk Media Configuration Tool Guide RGEC Mam laciclliiare lates latlalem tal miyi relt mexelalite ULLO Iai rele O 0 O 2 Click Install Individual Software in the Canon installer Setup Menu The Installation List is displayed
20. e the media types will be edited and click the Next button 1 Select Printer Printer 2 Edit Media Types Driver Details Canon WS400PG Connect to IE CO ret 3 Finish Back Ne Cancel OOo EES Media Configuration Tool Guide Gee Cimemml elitialem CSEE ES O 0 O 3 Select the printer where the media type is to be edited from the Printer list 4 Click the Next button Communication with the printer starts and the following dialog box is displayed Communicating Communicating with the printer Do not perform any operations until complete __ Do not attempt to print or turn the off while the program is communicating with the printer ii Important DE e When the program cannot communicate with the printer the following z warning message is displayed Read the message and click the OK button OO i x 1 Is the printer switched on 2 Is the printer properly connected to the computer or network 3 Is an error message displayed on the printer operation panel AN Cannot communicate with the printer Check the Following and click the Next button again e When you do not save the printer driver to be edited the message Cannot find the printer driver to be edited is displayed Press the Cancel button to cancel editing the media type When the program is done communicating with the printer the screen moves to display Edit Media Types Edit Media Types Bt Edit
21. edia Types wizard Bt Edit Media Types Finish lOl xj The media types for the printer and the each software has been properly changed 1 Select Printer Media Type Name of Media Type Dis Name of Media Type gg PlainPaper Plain Paper i Plain Paper High Quality Plain Paper HQ 2 Edit Media Types Coated Paper Coated Paper Heavyweight Coated Paper Hw Coated Extra Heavyweight Coate Ex HW Coated Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo gt Carai Clana Dhaka Danae Carn DI Dbaka By using Create Installer Files on this computer you can create the printer driver installer files with the same settings as the updated media types 3 Finish 4 new Media Information File has been created C Documents and Settings Canon Desktop w8400PG_0 50507_1443 med lt Back Finish Cancel e When the media type edition is completed new media information files are created in the following folder C Documents and Settings Login name Desktop e As demonstrated below the file name consists of the file name the date created 6 digits yymmdd the time created 4 digits hhmm followed by an under bar _ and the suffix med W8400PG_050507_1443 med with the W8400 e Using the updated media information file use the Create the Installer Files function on the User Software CD ROM to create an installer file Media Configuration Tool Guide BULE Index A Add Media Type 2 2 4 8 Add Media Type Button 2
22. he media types used in the printer and printer driver About Exit Oooo Esk Media Configuration Tool Guide RGEC a arica lates lalate MUGAKO Iaio LOL Lio Ia rele O 0 O will not start If you attempt to start the Media Configuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed the warning message below is displayed warning hmmm AN Th desired inagePROGHAF Printer Driver le e nok ra araa or ok Installed a ally ea a W Important If a compatible printer driver is not installed the Media Configuration Tool OOo Eke Media Configuration Tool Guide BAIC A av laletfolat me i lal miv relt mexe al ifel ie 1 e alm ole O 0 O Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration Tool The Media Configuration Tool is software to store media information when media media types supported by the printer have been added It offers functions for users familiar with media and printers The explanation below outlines the functions and operations of the Media Configuration Tool The Functions of the Media Configuration Tool The Media Configuration Tool can be used for the following objectives E Replacing all of the printer and printer driver media information at once If any of the newly added media types or special media are deleted after the printer has been sold you can replace the printer driver media information by downloading the latest media information files from the Canon Web site This function allows you to repla
23. ia Type 4 4 Media Type Detailed 4 8 Media Type Detailed dialog box 4 5 Media Type Detailed Settings button 4 5 Media Type Detailed Settings List 4 4 media types 2 2 N Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Driver 4 3 5 3 Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Operating Panel 4 3 Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Operation Panel 5 3 Name of Media Type Displayed on Remote Ul 4 3 name of the media 2 2 Near End Margin 4 5 Normally Print Cutline to Reduce Cut Dust 4 8 O Open dialog box 3 2 operating environment 1 1 operating panel 2 1 Options 4 8 P Printer 4 8 Printer driver 1 4 2 1 4 3 Printer name 3 4 3 6 Printer operating panel 4 3 Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Setting Position 4 6 R Remote Ul 4 3 Roll Paper Margin for Safety 4 5 S Select Printer to be Edited 5 1 Select Printer to Update 3 3 Select the Media Information File 3 1 Index 1 Media Configuration Tool Guide UCO Set Printing with Smear Correction Effective as Standard 4 8 setting values 4 4 Setup Menu 1 2 1 3 Setup exe icon 1 1 Skew Error Detection Standard Values 4 7 software 2 1 standard cutter 4 8 standard media 2 2 4 4 5 4 Start 1 3 Starting the Media Configuration Tool 1 3 T the software to be updated 4 9 U Update Media Types 2 2 3 1 3 3 Update Media Types Button 2 3 Update Media Types wizard 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 2 3 4 Updating Media Informat
24. ion Files 3 1 User Software CD ROM 1 1 1 3 V Vacuum Strength 2 2 W warning message 1 4 3 4 3 5 4 2 4 9 5 2 5 4 Web site 2 1 2 3 Wizard Screen Content 2 4 Index 2
25. k ne Cancel What follows is an explanation on the wizard screen content E Wizard Screen Content When you click a button on the main screen of the Media Configuration Tool the wizard associated with that button starts An operation guide for each wizard displays Perform settings for the Media Configuration Tool following the wizard operation guide display Additionally the operation steps display on the left side of every wizard When one setting is complete the wizard moves to display the next step The wizard screen content is explained below using the Update Media Types wizard as an example B Update Media Types Select File z oj x a Select a file and click the Next button 1 Select File File Name Browse The Media Information File med is not selected Click the Browse button and select the Media Information File 2 Select Printer File Information b 3 Confirm Update c lt Back Herts Cancel a Operation Guide Explains the operation details b Operation Steps Displays the operation steps to be carried out in the wizard The current step is indicated in bold c Information Displays detailed information about the setting OOo K g Media Configuration Tool Guide BAMIACEe ascia miter lalfelduat itlelam aile O 0 O Chapter 3 Updating Media Information File When you click the Update Media Types button on the main screen of the Me
26. l Mayol O 0 O When the program is done communicating with the printer the screen moves to display Add Media Type Enter Media Type Name B Add Media Type Enter Media Type Name oj x Enter the name of the media type displayed on the printer and the printer driver and click the Next button 1 Select Printer Hame of Media Type Displayed on Printer Driver 2 Enter Media Type fou can enter up to 32 characters Name Hame of Media Type Displayed on Printer Operating Panel Enter Media Type Information Tou can enter up to 15 characters The alphabet 4 2 a z and numbers are available Gi pa Confirm Addition Mame of Media Type Displayed on Remote UI A Finish fou can enter up to 31 characters The alphabet 4 2 a z and numbers are available Back Mew Cancel om Input Media Name You can input the name of the media you have added here The names you enter here display on the Printer driver the Printer operating panel and the Remote UI Indicated below are the conditions for inputting media names Media Name Conditions Name of Media Type You can input up to 32 characters Displayed on Printer Driver Name of Media Type You can input up to 15 alphabet or Displayed on Printer numerical characters Operating Panel Name of Media Type You can input up to 31 alphabet or Displayed on Remote Ul numerical characters W Important e You cannot input V back slash e Y
27. le Media Configuration Tool Guide R aeye ciaemae e ESEE Chapter 5 Editing Media Types When you click the Edit Media Type button in the Media Configuration Tool main screen the Edit Media Types wizard starts Using this wizard you can change the display order or delete media type from the media type used in the printer and printer driver The explanation below is on how to edit media types The procedures to edit the media type in the Edit Media Type wizard are as follows 1 Select Printer Select Select Printer to be Edited p 5 1 J 2 Edit Media Type Edit Media Type p 5 2 Select Printer to be Edited To edit the media type specify the printer where the media type is to be edited with the Edit Media Type wizard 1 Start the Media Configuration Tool Bt Media Configuration Tool Ioj xj Refer to Starting the Media Configuration Tool p 1 3 for information on how to start the Media Configuration Tool Update Media Types Updates the media types used in the printer and printer driver Add Media Type Adds new media types to the media type used in the printer and printer driver Edit Media Types Changes the display order or deletes media type from the media types used in the printer and printer driver About Exit 2 Click the Edit Media Type button The Edit Media Types Select Printer is displayed B Edit Media Types Select Printer Select the printer wher
28. le with Media Configuration Tool Canon imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2005 Windows 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 XP Server 2003 imagePROGRAF Print Plug In for Photoshop Windows 2000 XP Canon imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for use with AutoCAD 2000 Series LT2000 Series How to Use This Guide E Conventions The following marks are used to alert you about safety handling precautions and limitations cautions and other important information Oya Describes important points and limitations you should follow during operation Read and obey this information to avoid problems caused by incorrect procedures Provides helpful hints and tips for reference during operation We recommend that you read and obey this information Note _ E Button Notations The following names are used for buttons in this guide e Buttons on the computer screen appear in bold text Example Click OK Click the Set button E Trademarks Canon the Canon logo and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in United States and other countries Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Any other company name and product name are company trademarks or registered trademarks OOo emememem Media Configuration Tool Guide item elhestelle O 0 O Request to Our Customers e Unauthorized transfer or duplicatio
29. n of all or any part of this document is prohibited e The content of this document is subject to change without notice e Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct If any error or omission is found contact us directly or an authorized Canon representative e Canon is not responsible for any damages direct or indirect arising from or related to the use of this software Copyright 2005 CANON INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OOo Esk Media Configuration Tool Guide RGEC a acicate MACACO olai ULK LOIA rele O 0 O Chapter 1 Installing and Starting the Media Configuration Tool The explanation below is on the operating environment and installation procedures for the Media Configuration Tool Operating Environment You can use the Media Configuration Tool in the following environments Compatible Operating System Windows 98 Me Windows NT 4 0 SP6 or later Windows 2000 XP Server 2003 Software that requires installation e Canon imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2005 known below as imagePROGRAF Printer Driver e GARO Status Monitor GARO Status Monitor is stored on the User Software CD ROM and is z installed automatically together with the imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Installation Procedures When you start the User Software CD ROM included with the printer the Canon installer screen displays The procedures to install from this screen are as follows W important e Install th
30. ngs Back n Cancel Input Media Properties You can set the properties of the media that is to be added Select the item that has similar properties from standard media and then set properties of the new media based on those setting values 1 From the Media Type list in the Add Media Type Enter Media Type Information select the media type that is to be the base for the media type to be added A detailed settings list of the media type select in Media Type Detailed Settings List E Add Media Type Enter Media Type Information z joj x Select the Media Type based on the media types you add and perform detailed settings When the settings are complete click the Nest button 1 Select Printer Media Type 2 Enter Media Type Name Media Type Detailed Settings List stem Settings a Dring Time 3 Enter Media Type Between Pages hone Information Between Scars none Roll Paper Margin for Safety n Near End Margin Emm 4 Contirn Addition Far End Margin Emm Printhead Hght Adj Lever Seting Middle Standard Media Thickness Thin 5 Finish Vacuum Strength Strong gt Media Type Detailed Settings Back n Cancel Media Configuration Tool Guide RGWetciaaaaacelollatem xelt EB EE 2 Click the Media Type Detailed Settings button to open the Media Type Detailed dialog box xi Drying Time Between Pages No gt Between Scans No X Roll Paper Margin for Safety Near En
31. not communicate with the printer Check the Following and click the Next button again 1 Is the printer switched on 2 Is the printer properly connected to the computer or network 3 Is an error message displayed on the printer operation panel e The following error message may be displayed with some data to be changed When the printer media type has been changed by another user warina xl AN The printer media types have been changed by another user Cannot add media type Add media type again e When you click the Execute button the Media Configuration Tool performs a check starting with the software to be updated When the Canon imagePROGRAF HDI Driver is included in the software to be updated the following warning message is displayed Refer to the HDI Driver Guide contained in the User Software CD ROM for more information warmina x The printer media types have been changed Check and change the PC3 file settings media types when you are using the image PROGRAF HDI driver If you use the image PROGRAF HDI driver without making changes a problem may occur with the operation For more information on changing the settings refer to the image PROGRAF HDI driver manual ooo exenemmm Media Configuration Tool Guide Oreca ar felt Maye 0 0 O 3 When the printer and software media types have been properly updated the screen moves to display Edit Media Types Finish Click the Finish button to close the Edit M
32. o cancel updating the media information 2 Click the Next button Communication with the printer starts and the following dialog box is displayed Communicating Communicating with the printer Do not perform any operations until complete OOo E E Media Configuration Tool Guide RGEC malCleferldatemi relt mlaolient elem O 0 O Do not attempt to print or turn the off while the program is communicating with the printer ii Important Grote e When the program cannot communicate with the printer the following warning message is displayed Read the message and click the Next button OOOO i x Cannot communicate with the printer Check the Following and click the Next button again 1 Is the printer switched on 2 Is the printer properly connected to the computer or network 3 Is an error message displayed on the printer operation panel When the program has finished communicating with the printer the screen moves to display Update Media Types Confirm Update B Update Media Types Confirm Update S Z ioj x One of the media types the same as the selected file is set to the printer The media types for the each software will only be updated Click the Execute button 1 Select File Printer Canon WwS400PG Driver Canon Ww400PG Driver Details Canon WS400PG Connect to I baer eerie O aman 2 Select Printer Update Software Printer Driver 3 Confirm Update 4 Finish lt
33. om entry into names e A warning message will be displayed in any of the following cases a When the media selected is the standard media Canon media When the media name is not input When the number of character input exceeds the limit When a media type of the same name is already saved i important e You cannot input back slash e You cannot use hyphen at the front of the media name When characters input are not correct P2200 OOo emekemem Media Configuration Tool Guide WAEN o iae EEEE oer O 0 O Deleting a Media Type a Place a checkmark in the checkbox of the media you wish to delete in the Media Type list W Important e When you place a checkmark in standard media Canon media the media name will not be deleted just by turning gray However the media name will stop being displayed on the printer driver list e You cannot delete Plain Paper from Media Type 2 Press the Execute button Communication with the printer starts and the following dialog box is displayed Communicating Communicating with the printer Do not perform any operations until complete Do not attempt to print or turn the off while the program is communicating with the printer i important Grote e When the program cannot communicate with the printer the following 2 warning message is displayed Read the message and click the Execute button again warning Can
34. on 1 Select File By using Create Installer Files on this computer you can create the printer driver installer files with the same settings as the updated media types 2 Select Printer 3 Confirm Update 4 Finish i Cancel 3 5 OOo sK Eea Media Configuration Tool Guide BOLIC as ecaro Miao lela O 0 O e When the update of the media information file is completed new media information files are created in the following folder C Documents and Settings Login name Desktop e As demonstrated below the file name consists of the Printer name the date created 6 digits yymmdd the time created 4 digits hhmm followed by an underbar _ and the suffix med W8400PG_050427_1342 med with the W8400PG e Using the updated Media Information File you can create an installer file To create an installer file use the Create the Installer Files function on the User Software CD ROM Media Configuration Tool Guide BGreg o eae Mitel B Vel Chapter 4 Adding Media Types When you click the Add Media Type button in the Media Configuration Tool main screen the Add Media Type wizard starts Using this wizard you can add media types to the printer and printer drive Media menu The explanation below is on how to add media types The procedures to add media types with the Add Media Type wizard are as follows 1 Select Printer Select Printer to be Added p 4 1 4 2 Input Media Type Name Input Media Name
35. ool Guide BOCE ar felt Maelo O 0 O Ce e When you want to move the selected item up click the Change Display Order button Up Each time you press the Change Display Order button Up the selected item moves one slot up e When you want to move the selected item down click the Change Display Order button Down Each time you press the Change Display Order button Down the selected item moves one slot down e You can also Change Display Order by dragging and dropping items on the list e You cannot change the display position of Plain Paper Changing the Name of the Media Types a From the Media Types list select the media that you would like to change the name of and double click The Enter Media Type Name dialog box is displayed x Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Driver m Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Operation Panel Cancel b Input the Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Driver c Input the Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Operation Panel Indicated below are the conditions for inputting media names Input the Name of Media You can input up to 32 characters Type Displayed on Printer You cannot change the standard media Driver Canon media Input the Name of Media You can input up to 15 alphabet or Type Displayed on Printer numerical characters Operation Panel You cannot change the standard media Canon media e Only spaces are prohibited fr
36. ou cannot use hyphen at the front of the media name e Only spaces are prohibited from entry into names e A warning message will be displayed in any of the following cases a When the media name is not input b When the number of characters input exceeds the limit c When a media type of the same name is already saved d When characters input are not correct 1 Input the name of your choice into Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Driver 2 Input the name of your choice into Name of Media Type Displayed on Printer Operating Panel 3 Input the name of your choice into Name of Media Type Displayed on Remote UI OOO KE Media Configuration Tool Guide euei ee ar ite Many elt O 0 O 4 Click the Next button The screen moves to display Add Media Type Enter Media Type Information B Add Media Type Enter Media Type Information joj x Select the Media Type based on the media types you add and perform detailed settings When the settings are complete click the Nest button 1 Select Printer Media Type PlainPaper 2 Enter Media Type Name Media Type Detailed Settings List item Settings A Drying Time 3 Enter Media Type Between Pages hone Information Between Scans none Roll Paper Margin for Safety 7 Near End Margin Emm 4 Contirm Addition Far End Margin Emm Printhead Hght Adj Lever Setting MiddlefStandard Media Thickness Thin 5 Finish Vacuum Strength Strong x Media Type Detailed Setti
37. played Communicating Communicating with the printer Do not perform any operations until complete Do not attempt to print or turn the off while the program is communicating with the printer Qn Grote e When the program cannot communicate with the printer the following a warning message is displayed Read the message and click the OK button again warning LLU Cannot communicate with the printer Check the following and click the Next button again 1 Is the printer switched on 2 Is the printer properly connected to the computer or network 3 Is an error message displayed on the printer operation panel e The following error message may be displayed with some data to be updated When the printer media type has been changed by another user waring xl A The printer media types have been changed by another user Cannot add media type Add media type again e When you click the Execute button the Media Configuration Tool performs a check starting with the software to be updated When the Canon imagePROGRAF HDI driver is included in the software to be updated the following warning message is displayed Refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF HDI Driver Guide contained in the User Software CD ROM for more information ening x The printer media types have been changed Check and change the PC3 file settings media types when you are using the image PROGRAF HDI driver IF you use th
38. rom the Near End Margin list in Roll Paper Margin for Safety The following settings are available for Near End Margin For media that has no problem when printing with a standard size margin For media that has a strong tendency to curl causing the printhead to scratch the surface b Set the length of the far end margin for the roll paper from the Far End Margin list in Roll Paper Margin for Safety 4 5 Media Configuration Tool Guide R Wetcaaieaelollatem elt BY ol 13 The following settings are available for Far End Margin For media that has no problem when printing with a standard size margin When printing an image at the very end of the end margin the cutter touches the page before the ink has dried and dirties the printed image This setting sets the margin about 5 mm in the feed direction longer than the standard margin for the media size Wi important When you set the margin smaller the printed image may not print properly or with some media the printhead may scratch the surface c From the Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Setting Position list in Roll Paper Margin for Safety set the position of the printhead height adjustment lever set with the printer to match the media The following settings are available for Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Setting Position Printhead Height Adjustment Lever Setting Position For media that has a strong tendency to curl causing the printhead to
39. scratch the surface Before you start a print job check the setting of the printhead height adjustment lever Middle Standard For standard media Lower Select this setting to print fine delicate lines of the highest precision as ina CAD design or drawing However the ink absorption characteristics of some media may cause the printing surface to ripple when the ink is absorbed causing the printhead to scratch the surface of the printout You should become familiar with the properties of the media and do the setting and limit such printing to media that will not cause rippling Example Film etc Before you start a print job check the setting of the printhead height adjustment lever 5 Set the thickness of the media to be added from the Media Thickness list The following settings are available for Media Thickness Thick Select this when the media set is thick or when the printhead scratches the surface Media Configuration Tool Guide BAINC e iare BGL IE IBY oE Standard For media that is a standard thickness and has no problem printing Thin Select this when the media set is thin or when the image is adversely affected 6 From the Vacuum Strength list set the Vacuum Strength when printing a media type to be added The following settings are available for Vacuum Strength For media that does not settle even when set to Strong For media that does not settle properly because it curls Standard For medi
40. seeetdeeeteoenceue 4 3 Input Media PIODCTUCS ico ccsoteties nats aeicesenssaavedeeseerein cuebssteed ann aeeweensscscanasenteidaxeansersevessestaens 4 4 CHICK FAG GINO Mattcesaevaancuvedsneanceteersaddaneencasertteoareharounasuaniaeneoseaunielosteeereteetyaceonseartataceeestarerst 4 8 Chapter 5 Editing Media TYPe S cccccccceeccceeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeeeeeeesseeeaeees 5 1 Select Printer to De Edited ccccccccscccseeceseeceeeceeeceecaueeaseecauecacecsuecaueesaeecaeecgeseueeneeegas 5 1 CI VNC TYD oe aere E O E tose E A eee aee 5 2 O E A E S Index 1 omens K f Media Configuration Tool Guide Beit e elke fella O 0 O Before You Begin imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool known below as the Media Configuration Tool is software to store media information when media media types supported by the printer have been added It offers functions for users familiar with media and printers This document contains an outline and information on settings for the Media Configuration Tool version used in Windows This document also explains how to use Media Configuration Tool in Windows Refer to imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool Guide For Macintosh for information on how to use Media Configuration Tool in a Mac OS environment The printer types and range represented for this driver are as follows E Compatible Printers Canon Large Format Printer W6400 Canon Large Format Printer W8400 E Drivers Applicab
41. standard media Canon media Refer to Chapter 5 Editing Media Types p 5 1 for more information on this function Outline of the Media Configuration Tool Functions The explanation below is an outline of the Media Configuration Tool E The Media Configuration Tool Main Screen You can perform settings for the Media Configuration Tool in the Media Configuration Tool main screen Bt Media Configuration Tool 5 x Update Media Types Updates the media types used in the printer and printer driver Add Media Type Adds new media types to the media type used in the printer and printer driver Edit Media Types Changes the display order or deletes media type from the media types used in the printer and printer driver About Exit Refer to Starting the Media Configuration Tool p 1 3 for information on how to start the Media Configuration Tool Three buttons display on the main screen of the Media Configuration Tool Update Media Types Add Media Type and Edit Media Type The following are explanations for each button OOo s f Media Configuration Tool Guide BONICI Ro AEE eKO olai TUL iio aroro O 0 O e The Update Media Types Button When you click this button the Update Media Types wizard starts The wizard is used to replace printer and printer driver media information files with media information files that you have downloaded from the Canon Web site or another company s Web si
42. te B Update Media Types Select File Select a file and click the Next button 1 Select File File Name Browse The Media Information Filef med is not selected Click the Browse button and select the Media Information File 2 Select Printer File Information 3 Contin Update d Finish lt Back Next gt Cancel e The Add Media Type Button When you click this button the Add Media Type wizard starts This wizard is used to add new media types to the media type information B Add Media Type Select Printer Select the printer to add new media type and click the Next button k Select Printer Printer 2 Enter Media Type Name Driver Details Canon W8400PG Connect to eee eee nein Di Enter Media Type Information 4 Contin Addition 5 Finish lt Back n Cancel 2 3 Media Configuration Tool Guide BARICA RECAER xe aliel0c 1 o ama kere e The Edit Media Type Button When you click this button the Edit Media Type wizard starts This wizard is used to change the display order of the media type on the printer operating panel and printer driver and to delete user defined media E Edit Media Types Select Printer z joj x Select the printer where the media types will be edited and click the x Next button 1 Select Printer Printer Canon y 2 Edt Media Types Driver Details Canon WS400PG Connect to Pen A eet 3 Finish Bac
43. ton 1 Select File File Mame wea00PG_050427 1 342 med g 2 Select Printer File Information Canon imagePROGRAF We400PG Media Information File Version 1 0 EN 3 Confirm Update d Finish lt Back Next gt Cancel OOo sK Eea Media Configuration Tool Guide Call ciecmmeloler lao felt Miao lela O 0 O 6 Click the Next button The screen moves to display Update Media Types Select Printer B Update Media Types Select Printer Select the printer to update the media types and click the Next button 1 Select File Printer 2 Select Printer Driver Details Canon We400PG Connect to 2 AE E A 3 Confirm Update 4 Finish Back ne Cancel Select Printer to Update After selecting the Media Information File select the printer driver where the Media Information File will be updated 1 Confirm the printer where media type information is to be updated to be displayed in Printer in the Update Media Types Select Printer B Update Media Types Select Printer Select the printer to update the media types and click the Next button 1 Select File 2 Select Printer Driver Details Canon WS400PG Connect to PS OE A HH 3 Confirm Update 4 Finish lt Back Next gt Cancel DES When you do not save the printer driver to be updated the message Cannot find the printer driver to be updated is displayed Click the Cancel button t

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