Canon Imageprograf Ipf8300 User Guide

							Perform Proof in Preview
Place a checkmark here to simulate the colors of the output product in the preview.Note• If  Auto (Color)  is selected under  Output Profile, some media types are enabled.
• If ICC profile is selected under  Output Profile, this is always enabled.
• The actual color balance of the print product and the simulation product may differ with some environments
and conditions. In addition, when you have selected an ICC Profile with  Output Profile and it is not compat-
ible with the printer or media that you are using, the color balance of the actual print product will differ.
Image Properties  button
When you click the 
 button to open the  Image Properties dialog box, where  Image Size, Resolution , Bit  and
Color Space  information of the image imported to Print Plug-In are displayed.
Click the  Close button to return to Print Plug-In.
Main Sheet
You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quali- ty.
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							PrinterThe printer types are displayed.
 
Select  button
Click this button to display the  Select Printer dialog box.
When you click the  OK button after selecting the printer in the  Select Printer dialog box, you can change the printer that
corresponds with Print Plug-In.
 
Media Type
This allows you to select the media type.
For more information about  Media Type, see " Customize Media Settings ."
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Note•Always  select  media  type  that  is  actually  set  in  the  printer.  When  the  media  you  chose  is  different  from  the
media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
Advanced Settings  button
Click the button to display the  Paper Detailed Settings dialog box.
For more information about the media detailed settings,  see "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ."
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Input Resolution to Plug-in
You can select the resolution to process the image with Print Plug-In.
The following settings are available for resolution.
SettingDetailsAccuracy 300ppiThis processes images at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory capacity.High Accuracy 600ppiThis processes images at a more accurate resolution. This setting results in the best print quality, but this takes more time to print than  Accuracy 300ppi while also
requiring more memory capacity.  
*This may not be displayed depending on how you set  Media Type
Input Bit to Plug-in
You can select the bit number to process with Print Plug-In.
The following settings are available for the input bit number.
SettingDetailsHigh Gradation 8bitThis processes images with at 8bit/channel (24 bit).Highest Gradation 16bitThis processes images with at 16bit/channel (48 bit).  
*This may not be displayed depending on how you set  Media Type and Input
Resolution to Plug-in .
Print Mode
Selecting the printing mode strikes the balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed.
The following settings are available for the print mode.
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							SettingDetailsHighestA setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important.
Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.HighChoose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in  Standard or Draft  modes,
but this mode offers exceptional printing quality.StandardChoose this setting to print at standard resolution when quality and speed are both important. Printing takes less time than in  Highest or High  mode.DraftChoose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more
efficiently when checking layouts.Highest (Max. No. of Passes)Use this when the density and gradation in dark areas is insufficient even under
Highest . Note that the time taken to print becomes extremely long.Note•The selectable fields may vary according to the  Media Type, Input Resolution to Plug-in  and Input Bit to
Plug-in  settings.
Output Profile
You can select the output profile.
The following settings are available for the output profile.
SettingDetailsAuto (Color)Performs the optimum color conversion from the input image data color space in- formation (sRGB, Adobe RGB), media settings etc. You should normally selectthese settings.Auto (Monochrome Photo)Performs the best color conversion to monochrome from the input image data col- or space information (sRGB, Adobe RGB), media settings etc.None (No Color Correction)You cannot perform color conversion with a plug-in. This is useful for creating an
original ICC profile.External ICC ProfilesThis selects printer ICC profiles to be output to ICC profiles saved in the OS standard folder. Use the color space of the input data as well as the select ICC pro-
file to perform color conversion.Note• Auto (Monochrome Photo)  can only be selected for the corresponding media types.Important•Adobe  CMM  needs  to  be  installed  in  order  to  use  ICCv4  profiles.  Refer  to  Using  Adobe  CMM→P.645
for details on how to install Adobe CMM.
Proof
This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected as the  Output Profile.
When this is checked, you can perform printing press simulation prints.
Refer to  Perform Printing Press Simulation Print
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Matching Method
You can select the processing method when performing color conversion.
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							The following settings are available for the matching method.SettingDetailsPerceptualThis converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. Thisis useful for pictures.Perceptual (People, Dark
Areas)In subdued, dark photos, optimal color matching is applied to attractive reproduc-
tion images of people and dark scenes.SaturationThis converts the image to an image with heightened color saturation. The color
balance of pictures and drawings may change.Relative ColorimetricThis converts the image with emphasis on color balance before the conversion or
on visual color balance. This is useful for pictures and drawings.Note• When the  Output Profile  you have set is  Auto (Monochrome Photo)  or None (No Color Correction) , you
cannot select a matching method.
ICC Conversion Options  button
This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected as the  Output Profile.
When this button is clicked, the  ICC Conversion Options dialog box is displayed allowing you to configure color conver-
sion related settings.
Refer to  ICC Conversion Options dialog box 
→P.627 for details on ICC Conversion Options.
 
Copies
You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters.
Note• The maximum value is 99.
• You can change the numbers by clicking either  ▲ or  ▼.
Set Configuration  button
Clicking the button opens the  Set Configuration dialog box that provides settings for the adjustment of image sharpness
and image enlargement method.
For more information about  Set Configuration, see " Set Configuration Dialog Box ."
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Defaults  button
Click the button to return all of the settings on the  Main sheet to their defaults.
 
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							Page Setup SheetYou can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image.
Input Image SizeThe size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed.
 
Borderless Printing
When you place a checkmark here, the  Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box is displayed and you can print an image with-
out borders.
For more information about  Borderless Printing, see " Print with No Borders ."
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Note•Available only if rolls are selected in  Paper Source.
Enlarged/Reduced Printing
When you place a checkmark here, you can print enlarged/reduced images.
When printing an enlarged/reduced image, select the method for enlargement/reduction. The image size sent to the printer is displayed matching the selected method in  Output Image Size.
The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing.
SettingDetailsFit Paper SizeThis automatically enlarges/reduces the entire image imported to Print Plug-In to match the export media size when printing.Fit Roll Paper WidthThis automatically enlarges/reduces the entire image imported to Print Plug-In to match the width of the roll paper with the width of the image when printing.  
*Displayed only if rolls are selected in  Paper Source.ScalingThis enlarges/reduces the entire image by the specified scaling value. Input the
scaling value in numerical characters. You can specify a range between 5-600%.  
*You can change the numbers by clicking either  ▲ or  ▼.
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							Note•This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in  Borderless Printing.
Output Image Size
The output image size is displayed up to one place after the decimal point in millimeters.
Note• When  Paper Size  is smaller than  Output Image Size , part of the image may not print.
Paper Size
You can select the size of the print media.
Note• This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in  Borderless Printing.
• This is not displayed when  Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing .
Orientation
This selects the print orientation.
The following settings are available for orientation.
SettingDetailsPortraitPrints the image on the media as it appears on the screen.LandscapePrints the image on the media rotated 90 degrees.
Layout
You can select the print position of an image on the media.
The following settings are available for layout.
 
Layout
SettingDetailsUpper-Left of Output Paper
SizePrints the image with fitting the top left of the active print area for  Paper Size.Center of Output Paper SizePrints the center of the image on the center of the selected  Paper Size.Specify Print Start PositionYou can print with specifying the top and left printing start positions in  From Top
Margin  and From Left Margin  for Paper Size .From Top MarginInput the margin from the top of the media in numbers.
 
*You can input between -9999 and 9999 mm.From Left MarginInput the margin from the left of the media in numbers.  
*You can input between -9999 and 9999 mm.Note• Select  Print Area Layout  or Image  in Preview  when you select  Layout.
 
Roll Paper Layout
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							SettingDetailsUpper-Left of Roll PaperPrints the top left of Media Size on the top left of the selected roll paper.Center of Roll PaperPrints the center of Media Size on the center of the selected roll paper.Note•Select  Roll Paper Preview  in Preview  when you select  Roll Paper Layout .
Paper Source
You can select the media source.
The following settings are available for media source.
SettingDetailsRoll PaperSelect to print on roll paper.Cut SheetSelect to print on the cut sheet.
Roll Paper Options  button
Click this button to open the  Roll Paper Options dialog box, where you can set roll paper width and perform auto cut
settings.
For more information about the roll paper options,  see "Roll Paper Options Dialog Box ."
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Size Options
Click the Size Options button to open the  Size Options dialog box and you can select a media name, size and other settings.
For more information about the size options,  see "Size Options Dialog Box ."
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Defaults  button
Click the button to return all of the settings on the  Page Setup sheet to their defaults.
 
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							Color Settings Sheet
You can use this sheet to adjust image Color,  Brightness, Contrast , Saturation , and you can set the color balance of print
product more to your liking.
Cyan  / Magenta  / Yellow
You can adjust the strength or weakness of a color by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Note• You can check the adjustments in the preview display.
Gray Tone
You can adjust gray tone from cool black (cool tones) to warm black (red tones) by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Note• You can check the adjustments in the preview display.
Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either inputting a nu-
merical value or dragging the slide bar.
Note• You can check the adjustments in the preview display.
Contrast
You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or draggingthe slide bar.
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							Note•You can check the adjustments in the preview display.
Saturation
You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging
the slide bar.
Note• You can check the adjustments in the preview display.
Curves  button
Click the button to open the  Curves dialog box then set the  Channel and other settings.
For more information about  Curves, see " Curves Dialog Box ."
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Defaults  button
Click the button to return all of the settings on the  Color Settings sheet to their defaults.
 
Print History Sheet
You can use this sheet to apply settings history used in printing, and to print information, such as the image file name, with
the image.
Print History and Favorites
This displays a list of print preferences.
Select  Restore Defaults  and click the Apply button to restore all settings to their initial settings.
Note•You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display.
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							Apply button
When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with  Print History and Favorites.
 
Details  button
Click the Details button to open the  Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history.
For more information about the print history details,  see "Print History Details Dialog Box ."
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Print Information
When you place a checkmark here, you can print the file name and print time and date on the image. The following settings
are available for the print position and content.
For more information about  Print Information, see " Set Information to Print with Image ."
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SettingDetailsInformation Print PositionSelects the information print position.Top (Header)Information is printed on the top of the image.Bottom (Footer)Information is printed on the bottom of the image.Print History NumberPlace a checkmark here to print the print history number.File NamePlace a checkmark here to print the file name.Printed atPlace a checkmark here to print the time and date.Color Adjustment ValuePlace a checkmark here to print the color adjustment value.Printer NamePlace a checkmark here to print the printer name.CommentPlace a checkmark here to print the comment details.Comment DetailsPlace a checkmark here to display the comment details.
Edit Comment button
Click the button to display the  Edit Comment dialog box, where you can edit the comment.
 
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