Canon imagePRESS C1 User Manual

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imagePRESS C1+/C1 Specialty Media Handling Guide
Version 3.00
This guide describes the paper types that can be used with the imagePRESS C1+/C1 (this machine), and
provides in-depth information on handling paper. For best copy and print results, please read this guide and store
it in a safe place with the manuals for future reference.
CAUTION
This guide is for this machine. Please note that the acceptable paper types and procedures are different
depending on the model.
Contents
Acceptable Paper....................................................................................................................................................6
Acceptable Paper Sizes.........................................................................................................................................8
Acceptable Paper Types ........................................................................................................................................9
Problems Caused by Paper Curl.........................................................................................................................11
Relationship between Paper Grain and Curl .......................................................................................................11
Correcting Paper Curl ..........................................................................................................................................11
Registering/Editing Custom Paper Types ..........................................................................................................16
Registering Custom Paper Types ........................................................................................................................16
Changing the Custom Paper Type's Name..........................................................................................................19
Changing the Basis Weight of a Custom Paper Type..........................................................................................21
Changing the Type of a Custom Paper Type.......................................................................................................23
Changing the Finishing Type of a Custom Paper Type .......................................................................................25
Adjusting the Creep (Displacement) Correction of a Custom Paper Type ..........................................................27
Changing the Color of a Custom Paper Type ......................................................................................................29
Adjusting the Level of Curl Correction of a Custom Paper Type .........................................................................30
Adjusting the Gloss of a Custom Paper Type ......................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Paper Separation Fan Level of a Custom Paper Type ..................................................................35
Adjusting the Image Location on a Custom Paper Type......................................................................................36
Adjusting the Secondary Transfer Voltage of a Custom Paper Type...................................................................50
Erasing Custom Paper Types ..............................................................................................................................52
Acceptable Paper Type List .................................................................................................................................53
Appleton Utopia two Dull (100 Lb. Text) [ID No. 179] ..........................................................................................54
Appleton Utopia two Dull (80 Lb. Cover) [ID No. 181] .........................................................................................55
Appleton Utopia two Dull (80 Lb. Text) [ID No. 178] ............................................................................................56
Appleton Utopia two Gloss (100 Lb. Text) [ID No. 115] .......................................................................................57
Appleton Utopia two Gloss (65 Lb. Cover) [ID No. 116] ......................................................................................58

Canon imagePRESS C1 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Speed (Color)	14 ppm
Print Speed (Mono)	14 ppm
Maximum Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Paper Capacity	1, 100 sheets
Duplex Printing	Yes
Network Connectivity	Ethernet
Print Speed (Black)	14 ppm
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Supported Operating Systems	Windows, Mac
Paper Size	A4

Summary

Acceptable Paper

Acceptable Paper Sizes

Details paper sizes that can be loaded into the machine.

Acceptable Paper Types

Lists and categorizes the paper types compatible with the machine.

Problems Caused by Paper Curl

Explains common issues related to paper curl and how it affects print quality.

Registering and Editing Custom Paper Types

Registering Custom Paper Types

Methods for adding new custom paper settings to the machine.

Changing the Custom Paper Type's Name

Procedure for renaming user-registered paper types.

Changing the Basis Weight of a Custom Paper Type

Adjusting the weight parameter for custom paper settings.

Adjusting the Image Location on a Custom Paper Type

Procedure to fine-tune image placement for specific paper types.

Adjusting the Secondary Transfer Voltage of a Custom Paper Type

Correcting image quality issues like blurring using transfer voltage.

Erasing Custom Paper Types

How to remove custom paper settings from the machine.

Acceptable Paper Type List