Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual
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9 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. 10 Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected inAMatching Mode . 11 InB Matching Method , select Monitor Matching . 12 InC Color Space , select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. 13 InD Monitor White Point , select the white point set on the monitor. 14 Click OK. 15 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) By calibrating your monitor and configuring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important•Before using this feature, you must calibrate the monitor and configure settings in the source application. (See "Printing Im-ages to Match Monitor Colors.")→P.7481 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") →P.366 iPF6400 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X)User's Guide Color Management Monitor Matching 751
3 Make sure the Main panel is displayed. 4 In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 ). 5 Click DAdvanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6 In FPrint Quality , click High. 7 Click Color in the HColor Mode list. 8 Click ISet to display the Color Settings dialog box. Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) iPF6400 User's Guide Color Management Monitor Matching 752
9 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. 10 Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in AMatching Mode . 11 In BMatching Method , select Monitor Matching . 12 In CColor Space , select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. 13 In DMonitor White Point , select the white point set on the monitor. 14 Click OK. 15 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. iPF6400 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X)User's Guide Color Management Monitor Matching 753
Color Calibration Color Calibration Managing Colors .................................................................................................................................................................... 754 Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors ..................................................................................................................... 757 Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor .......................................................................................................... 758 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration ............................................................................................................. 760 Managing Colors Managing Colors Printer color management corrects for variations in color tones due to differences between printers and aging, and ob- tains continuously stable corrected color tones. The color tones of this printer can be corrected by executing color calibration. The printer also has a function for notify- ing when executing color calibration is recommended, allowing you to efficiently reduce color variations by executing color calibration by using this function. Furthermore, using the Color Calibration Management Console (CCMC) color management utility included with the printer makes it possible to execute color calibration from remote locations and to perform centralized management of the color calibration logs of multiple printers. Using the Media Configuration Tool (MCT) utility for adding media information that is included with the printer to import a custom media information file that contains a Calibration Target (*1) created on a printer (12-color model) with a Spectrophotometer Unit mounted makes it possible to execute color calibration on the paper you are using, delivering efficient, low-cost color management. (Calibration link) *1: Standard values of the colors corrected by color calibration For a detailed explanation, see the following. Correcting Colors (Color Calibration) →P.754 Stabilizing Colors (Color Calibration Execution Guide Settings) →P.756 Correcting Colors (Color Calibration) You can perform the following operations depending on the number of printers you are using. • When operating with only one printer You can correct for variations in the color tones on the printer you are using by executing color calibration. Color calibration can be executed from the printer control panel and the CCMC color management utility. For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors→P.757 • When operating with multiple printers If you have multiple printers, you can make the color tones of the printers the same by executing color calibration on each of the printers. Managing Colors iPF6400 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration 754
Furthermore, using the CCMC color management utility allows an administrator to centrally manage multiple re- motely connected printers from a single computer, and to reduce the variations in color tone between the printed material output from multiple printers. For example, this lets you grasp the color management status (information on the date, time, and paper when col- or calibration was executed) of each printer, and allows you to execute color calibration on each printer from a remote location. The CCMC color management utility is used to perform this kind of centralized management. Furthermore, in CCMC, if you are printing on the same paper on multiple printers, you can manage the color differ- ences between each printer to fit within a fixed range. This function is called calibration link, and is displayed in the same Calibration group in CCMC. The following conditions are required when using the calibration link function.• The same paper is loaded in the printers • Color calibration is executed on the paper loaded in the printers • The printers are on • The printers being color managed support the calibration link function For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors→P.757 • When using paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper To execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper, a Custom Media Information File that contains a dedicated Calibration Target is required. As long as you have a Custom Media Information File that contains a dedicated Calibration Target for paper oth- er than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper that was created on a printer (12-color model) with a Spec- trophotometer Unit mounted, it can be registered in the printer by using the included MCT and you can execute color calibration even on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper. This allows you to operate efficiently and at reduced cost because you can perform calibration operations that uni- fy color tones across workplaces, such as head offices and branch offices. For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors→P.757 iPF6400 Managing ColorsUser's Guide Color Management Color Calibration 755
Stabilizing Colors (Color Calibration Execution Guide Settings) It is important to carry out color calibration because color tones change as a printhead ages and the environment changes. This printer has a function that notifies when it is recommended to execute color calibration. This prevents forgetting to carry out color calibration and allows you to continuously reduce variations in color tones. In the CCMC color management utility, Advisability of executing color calibration is displayed as a progress bar. This allows you to manage color efficiently because you can visually check roughly how long until color calibration is executed next. For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors→P.757 Managing Colors iPF6400 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration 756
Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors You can correct for variations in color tones due to differences between individual printheads and changes with aging by executing the following functions using the color calibration function using the printer sensor. Furthermore, you can execute color calibration and check the calibration logs of printers remotely by using the Color Calibration Management Console (CCMC) color management utility. If the printer is connected to a network, execution can be managed remotely from the computer. Since this allows the color management status of printers to be centrally managed, it delivers efficient low-cost color management. Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor Although there are slight differences in how colors appear due to individual variations or aging among printers, there are only small variations in the printed color tones because the variations in color tones can be corrected by executing color calibration using the printer sensor. For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor→P.758 Color Calibration Execution Guide Settings It is important to periodically carry out color calibration because color tones change as a printhead ages and the envi- ronment changes. This printer has a function that notifies when it is recommended to execute color calibration. Using this function pre- vents you from forgetting to carry out color calibration and allows you to continuously reduce variations in color tones. For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor→P.758 Color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper You can also reduce the variations in printed color tones when using paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper by creating a Calibration Target by using a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (optional) mounted and the included Media Configuration Tool (MCT). You can also execute color calibration even if you are using paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper by registering a Custom Media Information File that contains this Calibration Target using the included MCT on a printer (12-color model) that supports calibration link without a Spectrophotometer Unit mounted. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper even on remote printers (12-color models) that support calibration link by sending the Custom Media Information File that contains the Calibration Target by e-mail. This allows you to operate efficiently and at reduced cost because you can perform calibration operations on the paper you are using that unify color tones across workplaces. The following procedure using MCT is needed in order to perform color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper. 1 Register the media information using Add Custom Paper. 2 Add the Calibration Target information in Create Calibration Target to the created custom paper. 3 Save as a Custom Media Information File that contains the Calibration Target. 4 Add the Custom Media Information File to a printer (12-color model) that supports calibration link without a Spectrophotometer Unit mounted. 5 Execute color calibration using the printer or the CCMC color management utility. For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Media Configuration Tool (Windows)→P.566 iPF6400 Managing Colors Using Printer SensorsUser's Guide Color Management Color Calibration 757
•Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X)→P.595 Things That Can Be Done Using CCMC You can execute the following functions by using the CCMC color management utility. For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Color Calibration Management Console (Windows)→P.765 • Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X)→P.802 • Remotely Executing Color Calibration You can remotely execute color calibration from a remote location. • Displaying the Advisability of executing color calibration Advisability of executing color calibration is displayed as a progress bar. This allows you to manage color effi- ciently because you can visually check roughly how long until color calibration is executed next. • Managing the color calibration logs of remotely connected printers The printer calibration logs are displayed in a list, making it possible to grasp the color management status of mul- tiple remotely connected printers. This makes it possible for administrators to identify, execute, and manage printers that require color calibration, and makes administrative work more efficient. Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor Features of Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor Color calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears when printing due to individual variations or aging among the printers. Executing color calibration with the printer sensor will print a test pattern (built into the printer) that is then read auto- matically by the printer sensor. By this operation, calibration adjustment values reflecting the print result of the test pattern are set automatically. Important•In order to increase the color stability precision when executing color calibration, maintain a constant temperature and humid-ity environment each time within the range of temperatures of 15 to 30°C and within the range of humidities of 40 to 60%.Executing color calibration under various temperature and humidity conditions may prevent the printer from making the cor-rect adjustments.•Before color calibration, ensure the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight or other strong sources of light.If the printer is exposed to strong sources of light, correct adjustment may not be possible. Recommend Timing for Color Calibration We recommend color calibration in the following situations. • After initial printer installation • After Printhead replacement • If colors seem different from before, despite using the same printing environment, under the same conditions • To ensure uniform colors when printing on multiple printers (however, be sure to use the same version of firmware and printer driver, under the same settings) • When the Execution Guide is displayed ( Specifying Execution Guide→P.760) Executing Color Calibration from the Control Panel on the Printer Execute color calibration from the Control Panel on the printer as follows. Refer to the information on Color Calibration Management Console operations when executing color calibration from the computer. (See " Executing Color Calibration (Windows) .") →P.782 Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor iPF6400 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration 758
(See "Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X) .")→P.818• Preparing the Printer 1 You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See " Paper that can be used in Color Calibration .") →P.760 2 Load the paper. (See " Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder .") →P.531 (See " Loading Rolls in the Printer .") →P.534 (See " Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot .") →P.554 • Executing Color Calibration from the Control Panel on the Printer 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect (Settings/Adj. tab). Note •If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2 Press the OK button. Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer , and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Calibration , and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Adjust , and then press the OK button. After the environment measurements and paper are confirmed, and color calibration is executed, the calibra- tion adjustment value is set automatically. Applying Calibration Adjustment Values During Printing The application of the calibration adjustment values when printing can be set in the printer driver or on the menu of the Control Panel. However, when the setting value of the printer driver and the setting value of the Control Panel differ, the setting of the printer driver is prioritized. How to ApplyHow to OperateConfigure on the printer driver menu. (Windows)Configure Calibration Value. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).")→P.187Configure on the printer driver menu. (Mac OS X)Configure Calibration Value. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X).")→P.370Configure on the menu of the Control Panel.From Set./Adj. Menu, select Adjust Printer > Calibration > Use Adj. Value. (See "Menu Settings.")→P.648 Note •After color calibration, you can use the printer driver to make further color adjustments as necessary. (See "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver.")→P.54 iPF6400 Color Calibration Using the Printer SensorUser's Guide Color Management Color Calibration 759
Checking Color Calibration Execution Logs You can confirm information of color calibration such as the execution date and executed paper type by the following method. How to CheckHow to OperateConfirm it on the Control Panel of the printer.From Set./Adj. Menu, select Adjust Printer > Calibration > Calibration Log. (See "Menu Settings.")→P.648Print information about the printer.From Set./Adj. Menu, select Test Print > Status Print. (See "Status Print.")→P.657Confirm with imagePROGRAF Status Monitor.(Windows)On the Information sheet of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, click the View Calibration Logbutton. (See "The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor.")→P.708Confirm this in the Printer Information dialogbox of the printer driver. (Mac OS X)In the Printer Information dialog box, click the Information tab, and click the View Calibra-tion Log button. (See "Main Pane (Mac OS X).")→P.366Check in the Color Calibration ManagementConsole.Check in the Calibration sheet. (See "Checking the Color Calibration Status (Windows).")→P.780 (See "Checking the Color Calibration Status (Mac OS X).")→P.816 Specifying Execution Guide The Execution Guide function displays a guide on the Control Panel, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows), im- agePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh), RemoteUI, and/or the Color Calibration Management Console. If you enable this function, an Execution Guide is displayed in the following cases. • When a new Printhead has been installed • When a certain amount of printing has been executed after color calibration is executed • When the data of color calibration has been initialized To enable the function, set Set Exec. Guide to On on the menu of the Control Panel. (See " Menu Settings .") →P.648 Using the Color Calibration Management Console Management Functions The Color Calibration Management Console provides the following management functions. • Detailed execution information • Execution instructions from the computer • Multiple printer management For details, refer to the Color Calibration Management Console instructions. (See " Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) .") →P.765 (See " Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) .") →P.802 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration Paper that can be used in Color Calibration Recommended Environment for Use of Paper Since the recommended use environment varies according to the paper type, use within the recommended environ- ment range suiting the paper type. For details, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. Paper Type and Adjustment Type • In color calibration, you can use any of the following paper types. Also, the adjustment type of color calibration is decided according to the paper type. ( Adjustment Types of Color Calibration →P.763 ) Paper that can be used in Color Calibration iPF6400 User's Guide Color Management Color Calibration 760