Canon imagePROGRAF IPF720 User Manual

Printing procedure
Basic Printing W orkow
Printing procedure
Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets
The printer supports both rolls and sheets.
This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls
or sheets to suit your particular printing application.
Note
• For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. ( → P .96)
• A variety of other ways to print are available besides those introduced here. Choose the printing
method that suits your particular printing application, referring to "W orking With V arious Print Jobs" and
"Enhanced Printing Options" from the table of contents.
Roll printing
Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media . Rolls are loaded on the Roll Holder , which are in
turn loaded in the printer .
Rolls can be used to print large photos or create posters or banners that cannot be printed on regular sheets.
• Large-format printing
Easily print vertical or horizontal banners from familiar applications such as Microsoft Of ce applications.
( → P .253)
• Borderless printing
Print without a margin (border) around posters or photos.
( → P .232)
( → P .239)
( → P .225)
• Banner printing
Y ou can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
( → P .274)
• 90-degree rotation before printing
Originals in portrait orientation are rotated 90 degrees when possible to use paper more ef ciently .
( → P .299)
• Enlarged/reduced printing
Y ou can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing.
( → P .196)
( → P .202)
( → P .208)
• Free Layout function
Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet
programs, and so on) next to each other .
( → P .268)
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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)