Table Definition

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.

• BK: Black ink

  Achieve high gloss uniformity with glossy paper when printing items such as posters.

  Compatible paper:glossy paper,proofing paper

• MBK: Matte black ink

  Achieve high density colors with matte paper.

  Compatible paper:coated paper, matte paper

Note

• Depending on the paper used, ink may peel off due to paper abrasion when printing with matte black ink.

  To prevent ink from peeling off due to paper abrasion, use the following setting.

  • From [Media Type] settings on the operation panel and the printer driver, select [Plain Paper (Instant-dry)] when using plain paper.
  • When using paper other than plain paper, use paper which has only "BK" as the specified ink type.
  • If there is no paper available with only "BK" as the specified ink type, use the Special Paper Settings.

    From [Media Type] settings on the operation panel and the printer driver, select an option between [Special 1] to [Special 5].

    For details refer to the Special Paper Settings List.

Execute Color Calibration

Specifies execution possibility and adjustment type of color calibration.

Factory Default

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.

Important

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

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.

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.

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: Suitable for borderless printing.

Available: Can be used for borderless printing.

Unavailable: Cannot be used for borderless printing.

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.

Roll paper auto feed

Roll paper will feed automatically when loaded.

For details refer to Paper-related settings.

Important

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

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.

Top output availability

Available: Able to output to the top.

Unavailable: Cannot output to the top.Only the front output is available.

Default Output Set From Panel

The output location set from the printer's operation panel.

Front Output: Front output is set as the default.

Top Output: Top output is set as the default.

For Front Output: Leading Edge Cut Length（normal humidity, 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.

For Front Output: Minimum Print Cut Length（normal humidity, low/high humidity）

The minimum length at which the paper can be cut when printing.

When the print length is short, the roll paper cannot be cut shorter than this length to prevent possible cutting and feeding problems.

For Top Output: Leading Edge Cut Length

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

For Top Output: Minimum Print Cut Length

The minimum length at which the paper can be cut when printing.

When the print length is short, the roll paper cannot be cut shorter than this length to prevent possible cutting and feeding problems.