Canon imagePROGRAF IPF720 User Manual

Choosing Paper for Printing
Choosing Paper for Printing
Choosing a Paper for Printing
Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results.
Media type
The printer and printer driver of fer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics.
Note
• For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .96)
• The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is
updated when you install the Media Conguration T ool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change
paper information by using the Media Conguration T ool . For information about the Media Conguration
T ool , see the Media Conguration T ool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration T ool Guide (Macintosh).
• An error message is displayed on the printer Control Panel if the paper type as specied in the printer
driver does not match the type specied on the printer . Although you can print under these conditions,
the printing results may not be suitable.
If the paper type is not listed for selection
If the type of paper loaded is not listed among the options for selection, try printing on Special 1, Special 2,
and so on. Note that higher numbers in this setting enable more vivid colors but may also cause colors to
run together .
For instructions on specifying the paper type before printing, refer to the following topics.
• Selecting the Paper T ype (Roll) (→P .189)
• Selecting the Paper T ype (Sheet) (→P .190)
188 Enhanced Printing Options

Canon imagePROGRAF IPF720 Specifications

Operating Environment

temperature range	59 – 86 F° (15 – 30 C°)
relative humidity	10 – 80% (No Condensation)
acoustic noise operation	52dB (A) or Less

Print Specifications

print resolution max	2400 x 1200 dpi
line accuracy	±0.1% or Less
minimum line weight	0.02mm

Ink and Print-Head

number of nozzles matte black	5, 120 Nozzles
number of nozzles other colors	2, 560 Nozzles per Color
droplet size	4 Picoliter

Media Handling

media width roll feed	10" – 36" (254mm – 914.4mm)
cut sheet width	8" – 36" (203.2mm – 914.4mm)
maximum print length roll feed	59' (18m)

Power

power supply	AC 100–240V (50-60Hz)
power consumption maximum	140W or Less
power off consumption	1W or Less

Weight and Dimensions

printer dimensions	43.1" x 59.3" x 34.3"
dimensions in mm	1507mm x 871mm x 1094mm
weight with stand	Approx. 141 lb (64kg)