Registering with Media Configuration Tool

To register as custom paper, set with Media Configuration Tool. The setting procedure is as follows.
For details, refer to the "Media Configuration Tool Guide" of the Online Manual.

1. Start Media Configuration Tool, then click "Create Custom Paper."

2. Select the media information you want to use as the basis of the custom paper.

   Note

   • Select the media type that will be the basis, based on the material and thickness of the paper you want to use. For details, see Media Type, Grammage, and Thickness.
   • Obtain the latest media information as needed.

3. Enter the names to display on the printer control panel and in the printer driver.

   Note

   • You can set any names. Friendly names are recommended.
   • Characters that can be used are limited.

4. Select the printer to which you want to add the setting, then click Start.

   Note

   • Before deleting or editing registered paper, it is recommended that you back up the media information.

5. Select the added custom paper, then click "Edit Custom Paper."

6. Select an appropriate ICC profile on the ICC Profile tab.

   Note

   • The set ICC profile is applied automatically when printing with Professional Print & Layout or other application.

7. Click Check Settings.

   Check Custom Paper Settings dialog box appears. Check the settings; if there is no problem, click OK.

   Note

   • When printing with third party paper, horizontal streaks with different color tones may appear in the printed material. In that case, perform Paper Feed Adjustment in the Edit Custom Paper dialog box to reduce them.

8. Click Update.

9. Select the printer to which you want to add the setting, then click Start.