Edit Custom Paper Dialog Box

Important

• Edit the custom paper in the Edit Custom Paper dialog box in the order shown below.

  If you do not follow this order, you may need to configure the settings again.

  1. Paper Feed Adjustment sheet

  2. Advanced Print Settings sheet

  3. Advanced Paper Settings sheet

  4. Calibration Target sheet

  5. ICC Profile sheet

• Always perform paper feed adjustment.

  • If you are using the detect paper type function, custom paper for which Paper Feed Adjustment was not executed may not be targeted for detect paper type.

  Set other items as needed.

• Depending on your model, the Calibration Target sheet may not appear.

• After setting the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets, changes to the ink usage on the Advanced Paper Settings sheet will disable the settings on the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets. In this case, set the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets again.

• After you have selected the settings, always click the Update button.

1. Paper Feed Adjustment sheet

   

   Important

   • If Paper Feed Adjustment is not executed, horizontal stripes with different color tones may appear in the printed material. Execute paper feed adjustment each time you add a custom paper. This does not need to be executed for each paper source.

   • The paper type for paper that was registered without executing the Paper Feed Adjustment in Edit Custom Paper may not be detected successfully.

   • The paper type may not be detected successfully if you select a preset media type without adding the custom paper.

   • If you select a paper type from a preset media type, select the paper type that is loaded from the same category (glossy paper, coated paper, etc.) as the paper type selected on the operation panel, if possible.

     Additionally, even if the printer failed to detect the paper type in the second and subsequent sets, the printer may be able to detect paper normally if you repeatedly select the media type.

   1. Click the Start button.

      The Paper Source dialog box appears.

   2. Select the paper size of the custom paper and paper source where the custom paper is loaded.

      

      Important

      • The paper sources that can be loaded vary depending on the model and the custom paper you are using.

   3. Load the custom paper in the paper source you selected.

      Important

      • Do not load paper that is curled or that has already been printed on.

   4. Select the custom paper set on the printer control panel.

   5. Click the OK button.

      Note

      • Paper feed adjustment takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

      The adjustment pattern is printed, and the paper feed is automatically adjusted based on the printing result.

      Important

      • Check that there is no paper left on the ejection guide.

2. Advanced Print Settings sheet

   

   Important

   • Depending on your model, some settings may not appear.

   Drying Time

   Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry. For paper where the ink does not dry well, specify the drying time.

   Off

   For roll paper

   Ejects immediately after printing finishes.

   For cut paper

   Soon after printing finishes, the next page will start to print.

   Drying time

   For roll paper

   Ejects after the specified time has elapsed after printing finishes.

   For cut paper

   The next page will start to print after the specified time has elapsed after the previous printing.

   Note

   • Regarding drying times for cut paper

     • They apply when using cut paper in the Top Feed or in the Manual Feed Tray.

   Auto Cut Setting

   Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing.

   Automatic Cut

   Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit.

   Eject Cut

   When the printer touchscreen is operated, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit. Select this option if you do not want the printed material to drop immediately after printing, for example, in order to wait for the ink to dry.

   User Cut

   Cutting is not performed by the cutter unit. Cut the roll paper using scissors after each sheet. Select this for paper that cannot be cut by the cutter unit.

   Important

   • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter. For thick paper and hard paper, do not use the cutter unit, and instead cut the roll paper using scissors after printing.

     In this case, set Auto Cut Setting to User Cut on the Advanced Print Settings sheet in the Edit Custom Paper dialog box.

   Paper Core Size

   Select the paper tube size of the roll paper loaded when printing.

   Paper Core Outer Diameter

   The size of the outer diameter of the paper tube can be set to increase the accuracy of managing the remaining roll paper.

   Important

   • Depending on your model, the maximum lengths may differ. When there is a difference between the settings on the software and the settings on the printer, the maximum length that can be set at the printer itself has priority.

   Roll Paper Settings

   Paper length

   Enter the length of the roll paper that has been loaded for printing.

   Important

   • Depending on your model, the maximum lengths may differ. When there is a difference between the settings on the software and the settings on the printer, the maximum length that can be set at the printer itself has priority.

   Paper Thickness

   Enter the thickness of the roll paper that has been loaded for printing.

   The units for the roll paper's thickness can be changed.

   Detailed Setting button

   The Advanced Print Settings dialog box appears.

   

   Important

   • Depending on your model, some settings may not appear.

   Drying Time (Between Scans)

   When the time is set, after printing one line, the printer waits for the set time to elapse before printing the next line.

   Set this option when color bleeding appears on the page.

   None (Overall)

   After one line is printed, the next line is immediately printed.

   Drying time (Overall)

   A drying interval is added for each line from printing start to end.

   Drying time (leading edge only)

   A drying interval is added for each line at the edge of the paper.

   Note

   • A band of uneven color may appear on the border between the areas with and without drying time.

   Cut-dust Reduction

   Selecting On applies ink at the cutting position when cutting paper and reduces the scattering of cut waste.

   Also, on paper with paste, it makes it difficult for the paste to adhere to the cutter and prevents deterioration of cutter cutting performance.

   Roll Paper Tension (Feeding)

   Select the slack of roll paper at feeding.

   Roll Paper Tension (Printing)

   Select the slack of roll paper at printing.

   Roll Paper Tension (Taking up)

   Select the slack of roll paper at winding.

   Skew Detection Accuracy

   For paper without a fixed width, select Loose to lower the precision of the paper skew detection function or select Off to disable the skew detection function.

   However, if Off is selected and the paper skew is set, a paper jam can occur, and the platen can become dirty.

   Rewind roll paper

   Marks may be left if the roll paper stays in the feed roller. If Rewind roll paper is set to On, the leading edge of the roll paper retracts into the area around the paper feed slot when in sleep mode or when the power is off.

   Leading Edge Cut Length/Minimum Print Cut Length

   Leading Edge Cut Length is the length cut from the leading edge of the roll paper when the paper is set and when doing Four-sided Borderless printing. Minimum Print Cut Length is the minimum length that can be cut when printing.

   If cut scraps of paper do not easily fall off, increasing this value may improve that.

   Clicking the Default button sets the default value (recommended value).

   Note

   • These setting items may not be displayed, depending on the model you are using.

   • The default values may change, depending on the printer's operating environment.

     For details, see "Paper Information List." For the method to check the Paper Information List, see the note column of The Features of Media Configuration Tool.

   • Setting the value for Leading Edge Cut Length/Minimum Print Cut Length to shorter than the default value may cause problems when ejecting paper.

3. Advanced Paper Settings sheet

   

   Important

   • The items that can be set are different, depending on the model and the type of custom paper you are using.

   Ink Usage

   You can select the maximum amount of ink that can be used. This can be set for each item in [Print Priority] in the printer driver.

   For details on setting the ink level, see "Setting Ink Level."

   Important

   • The items that are displayed vary according to the type of custom paper and model you are using.

   • After setting the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets, changes to the ink usage on the Advanced Paper Settings sheet will disable the settings on the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets. In this case, set the Calibration Target and ICC Profile sheets again.

   • If you change the ink usage level, the type of black ink that will be used may change.

   Note

   • For models on which Ink Usage cannot be changed, select a special paper with your targeted ink usage from Special 1 to Special 10 for Special in Create Custom Paper, and then use that as a base media to add a custom paper.
     The ink usage of Special 1 and Special 6 are the lowest, as the number increases there is an increase of 5 levels, and Special 5 and Special 10 have the most.

   Paper Thickness (Head Height)

   Sets the height of the printhead. Set this higher if the printhead is rubbing against the paper.

   Auto

   Automatically sets the height of the printhead to match the selected base paper depending on the environment and printing mode. When base paper is set to a custom paper, settings that match the Canon genuine paper or feed confirmed paper that was first set as the base paper are applied.

   Setting Height

   The higher the level, the more distance between the printhead and the paper.

   Important

   • If you set Paper Thickness (Head Height) too low, the printhead might rub against the paper. If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results and the printhead may be damaged.

   Transport Unit Vacuum Strength

   Sets the vacuum strength for paper on the platen. If the printhead is rubbing against the paper, this may be fixed by increasing the strength of the vacuum. If the edges of images are washed out, this may be fixed by decreasing the strength of the vacuum.

   Auto

   Automatically sets the vacuum strength that matches the selected base paper. When base paper is set to a custom paper, settings that match the Canon genuine paper or feed confirmed paper that was first set as the base paper are applied.

   Weak/Medium-weak/Standard/Medium-strong/Strong

   You can select from among five available levels.

   Note

   • If the paper thickness is 0.004 inch (0.1 mm) or less, it is recommended that Transport Unit Vacuum Strength be set to Weak.

   Important

   • If changes are made to the Transport Unit Vacuum Strength, check that there is no rubbing against the paper. (If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the print results.) If the printhead rubs against the paper, the printhead may be damaged.

4. Calibration Target sheet

   

   Calibration can be performed for custom paper if a calibration target has been created.

   Important

   • Depending on your model, this sheet will not appear.

   • Custom paper types available for common calibration are glossy and semi-glossy paper. In particular, resin coat and other thick papers are recommended.

   Note

   • If the Calibration Target of the selected base paper was set to Not creatable in the Create Custom Paper dialog box when the custom paper was added, the calibration target cannot be created.

   • Refer to [Calibration Targets] to improve the accuracy of calibration targets.

   • Refer to [Adjustment Types of Color Calibration] for more information on the different types of calibration.

   1. Click the Start button.

      The Paper Source dialog box appears.

   2. Select the paper size of the custom paper and paper source where the custom paper is loaded.

      

      Important

      • The paper sources that can be loaded vary depending on the model and the custom paper you are using.

      • If you are using a PRO-1000 or PRO-500 model, only the Top Feed can be used as the paper source for color calibration.

   3. Load the custom paper in the paper source you selected.

      Important

      • Do not load paper that is curled or that has already been printed on.

      • If a paper source cannot be selected, load the paper into the paper source that is displayed in Paper Source.

   4. Select the custom paper set on the printer control panel.

   5. Click the OK button.

      Note

      • It takes approximately 15 minutes until the calibration target is created.

      The calibration target is created for the loaded custom paper.

   6. Select a color calibration adjustment type.

      

      Note

      • You do not need to create calibration targets again after changing the color calibration adjustment type.

5. ICC Profile sheet

   

   If a suitable ICC profile has been provided for the custom paper to be edited, click the Browse button, and select the ICC profile.

   Important

   • The items that are displayed vary according to the type of custom paper and model you are using.

   • Only the RGB print profile can be selected for the ICC profile.

     Depending on the file size, you may not be able to use the profile.

   • Alphanumeric characters, spaces, "-", "_", "(", and ")" can be used in ICC profile file names.

     For ICC profile file names, up to 54 single-byte characters can be entered including the extension.

   • The specified ICC profile is applied only to the selected Print Priority. When the Print Priority setting item is displayed, be sure to select Print Priority.