Canon imagePROGRAF iPF605 User Manual

Adjusting the feed amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually
If printed images are af fected by banding in dif ferent colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed.
This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually .
When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount
manually . W e recommend automatic adjustment for other types of media. For instructions on automatic
adjustment, see “Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically”. (→P .458)
Note
• T o adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed
at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when
adjusting the feed amount. ( → P .464)
Important
• Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing.
• T o apply the results of adjusting the feed amount in printing, you must rst set Feed Priority to Band
Joint . Note that if you select Automatic , the results of adjustment will only be applied in printing if you
set Print Priority in the printer driver to Image or Ofce Document . ( → P .193)
Follow these steps to change the Feed Priority setting.
1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details , and then press the ► button.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper , and then press the ► button.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority , and then press the ► button.
5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Band Joint , and then press the OK button.
Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount manually .
1. When using sheets, have two unused sheets A4/Letter-sized or larger ready .
When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider .
• Loading Sheets Manually (→P .144)
• Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P .1 12)
• Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P .1 14)
• Loading Rolls in the Printer (→P .1 15)
Note
• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting. Adjustment cannot be
completed correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper .
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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF605 Specifications

General

Maximum Print Resolution	2400 x 1200 dpi
Number of Ink Colors	5
Interface	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Type	Large Format Printer
RAM Installed (Max)	256 MB
Ink Colors	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Matte Black
Ink Droplet Size	4 picoliters
Operating Systems	Windows, Mac OS
Media Thickness	0.07 mm to 0.8 mm
Media Types	Plain Paper, Coated Paper, Proofing Paper