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Table Definition

Settings

  • Category

    Specifies the paper category selected in [Media Type] in the printer driver.

  • Operation Panel

    Specifies the paper type selected in [Media type] on the operation panel.

  • Printer Driver

    Specifies the paper type selected in [Media Type] in the printer driver.

  • ICC Profile (Displayed Name)

    This is ICC profile name that displayed in the printer driver and the application software.

  • ICC Profile (File Name)

    This is the file name of the ICC profile.

  • Type of Black Ink

    Specifies the type of black ink to be used.

    If the Fixing Property of the Matte Black Ink Is Insufficient

    When printing using paper which has "MBK" or "MBK,PBK" in the Type of Black Ink field, the printing surface may wear down and cause the matte black ink to peel off.

    In this case, select the special settings from the printer's operation panel and the printer driver. Try printing from [Special 1] to [Special 5] in order while checking print results.

    As the number increases, colors become more vivid but bleeding occurs more easily.

    Select [Plain Paper (Instant-dry)] when using plain paper.

  • Execute Color Calibration

    Specifies execution possibility and adjustment type of color calibration.

    Execution Possibility of Color Calibration

    Yes: You can execute color calibration.

    No: You cannot execute color calibration.

    Adjustment Type of Color Calibration

    Common: Paper for which common paper calibration is possible.

    Specific: Paper for which paper-specific calibration is possible.

  • Tone Adjustment

    Possible: You can adjust the tone.

    Not possible: You cannot adjust the tone.

  • Set Clear Coating Area

    Auto/Overall: You can select [Auto] or [Overall].

    Auto Only: You can select [Auto] only.

  • Factory Default

    Code Description
    PRESET The paper was registered to the printer at factory shipment.
    MCT The paper was not registered to the printer at factory shipment.Add the paper to the printer by using Media Configuration Tool.

  • Display Region

    With the factory default settings, the paper that is initially displayed depends on the printer destination.

    Also, when you select a region from Media Configuration Tool, the paper for that region is displayed.

    Refer to the following table for the relationships between destination code and region.

    Code Region
    WW All regions
    JP Japan
    AS Asia
    OC Oceania
    EMEA Europe, Middle East, Africa
    AM North America, Central America, South America

    Important

    • Depending on printer destination, some paper types are not initially displayed.

Paper

  • Product Name

    The product name of the paper.

  • Company Name

    The paper distributor.

    Note

    • Paper with "Canon" written in the "Company Name" field is Canon genuine paper.
    • Paper with a name other than "Canon" written in the "Company Name" field is Canon feed confirmed paper.

      Canon feed confirmed paper is paper that Canon has evaluated on the basis of fixed standards and confirmed feeding of the paper on this printer. However, Canon does not guarantee the product or the quality.

  • Destination

    Specifies the paper destination by using a code. Refer to the following table for the relationships between code and region.

    Code Region
    WW All regions
    JP Japan
    AS Asia
    OC Oceania
    EMEA Europe, Middle East, Africa
    AM North America, Central America, South America

    Important

    • This paper is not guaranteed to be sold in all regions of the target destination.

  • Basis Weight (typical value)

    This is the weight (g) of the paper per 1㎡.

  • Thickness (typical value)

    This is the thickness (mm) of the paper.

  • Roll Paper Size

    This is the name of the roll paper size.

  • Roll Paper Size (inch)

    This is the width (inch) of the roll paper.

  • Cut Sheet Size

    This is the name of the cut sheet size.

  • Cut Sheet Size (inch x inch)

    This is the cut sheet size (inch x inch).

Restrictions

  • Recommended Environment

    Specifies the temperature and humidity ranges where the paper can be used.

  • Number of Borderless Printing Sides

    Four-sided Borderless: Prints four borderless sides on the paper.

    Two-sided Borderless: Prints two borderless sides (left/right of transport direction) on the paper.

  • Borderless Printing

    Recommended Paper for Borderless Printing: This paper is recommended for borderless printing.

    Allowed Paper for Borderless Printing: This paper can be used for borderless printing.

    Note

    • If you execute borderless printing on paper allowed for borderless printing, the print quality may deteriorate or borders may formed as result of paper expansion.

  • Automatic Cutting

    Specifies the paper cutting method.

    Automatic Cut: Automatic Cut can be executed on paper labeled "Yes."The cutter blade automatically cuts the paper.

    Eject Cut: The cutter blade cuts the paper according to operations performed from the operation panel.

    User Cut: The cutter blade does not cut the paper.Use scissors or a similar instrument to cut the paper.

  • Automatically switch paper sources

    The printer can be set to automatically switch between roll paper 1 and roll paper 2.

    For details refer to How to Switch Paper Rolls.

    Important

    • Depending on the paper type and the printer usage conditions (such as paper width, temperature, and humidity), this function may be unavailable.

  • Paper scrolling (outward)

    Possible: You can scroll the paper in the outward direction.

    Not possible: You cannot scroll the paper in the outward direction.

  • Paper scrolling (inward)

    Possible: You can scroll the paper in the inward direction.

    Not possible: You cannot scroll the paper in the inward direction.

  • Leading Edge Cut Length (normal humidity)/Leading Edge Cut Length (low/high humidity)

    The leading edge length of the roll paper to be cut during paper loading or four-sided borderless printing.

    If a bar code is printed on the leading edge of the roll paper, the printer removes the bar code by cutting a length of 60 mm from the leading edge, even if leading edge cut length is less than 60 mm.