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Canon varioPrint 140 User Manual

Canon varioPrint 140
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Operation guide
varioPRINT DP line
varioPRINT 115, 130, 140

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Canon varioPrint 140 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Duplex PrintingYes
Print Speed (Black)140 ppm (A4)
Supported Media SizesA3, A4, A5
Maximum Paper SizeA3
ConnectivityEthernet
Supported Operating SystemsWindows

Summary

Introduction

Notes for the reader

Provides important notes, definitions, and symbols used in the manual for user guidance.

Users of the print system

Explains the default customer user groups, their access rights, and roles within the print system.

Information in this operation guide

Outlines the structure of the operation guide and lists other available product information.

Explore the print system

Overview of the varioPRINT DP line Including Accessories

Illustrates and describes the components of the varioPRINT DP line and its available accessories.

Printer Only Configuration

Describes the printer-only version of the varioPRINT DP line without copy/scan capabilities.

Naming Conventions for Accessories (Generic Naming in User Interfaces)

Explains the functional naming conventions used for accessories in UI and software for better readability.

The Paper Modules

Details the internal and external paper modules, including tray capacities, paper size, and weight.

Professional stacker / stapler

Describes the stacker/stapler configurations, booklet making, stapling, and optional punch unit features.

Copy tray

Explains the function of the copy tray in collecting printed output and its capacity.

Removable Hard Disk (Option)

Introduces the removable hard disk for data security and describes its location and usage.

Explore the ease of operation

What the print system can do for you

Highlights the multitasking capabilities and functions of the varioPRINT DP line print system.

Control panel

Describes the main components of the control panel and their functions for system management.

Settings Editor

Details the web-based Settings Editor for managing system configuration and displaying information.

Remote Manager

Explains the web-based Remote Manager for workload planning and monitoring of PRISMAsync print systems.

Media-based workflow

Describes the media catalog as the backbone of the media-based workflow for print job media selection.

Document printing workflow

Outlines the four phases of the document printing workflow: job preparation, workload planning, job planning, and print production.

Transaction printing workflow

Explains the transaction printing mode for business-critical data and its differences from document printing.

Start the print system

Power Buttons and Power Modes

Describes the printer's power buttons and the different power modes available for energy saving.

Turn On the System

Provides a procedure for turning on the printer system by operating the On/Off buttons.

Shut Down the System

Details the procedure for shutting down the printer and controller in a controlled manner.

Restart the System

Explains how to restart the system via the Settings Editor or the control panel.

Prepare the print system

Adjust the control panel

Explains how to adjust display language, warning time, job name truncation, and panel readability.

Work with the Workflow Profiles

Provides recommendations on using default workflow profiles and explains their settings for optimizing workflow.

Automated Workflows

Details how to set up and manage automated workflows, including defining attributes for queues.

Prepare the jobs

Prepare print jobs

Discusses various methods for defining print job settings, including printer drivers and automated workflows.

Prepare print jobs with Remote Printer Driver

Explains how to use the Remote Printer Driver to prepare complete print jobs from applications.

Print a Job Using PRISMAprepare (Option)

Introduces PRISMAprepare for preparing print jobs at the page level with preview capabilities.

Print a File from a USB Drive

Describes how to print documents directly from a USB drive and manage this function.

Print a page number via PRISMAsync

Explains how to add page numbers to PDF print jobs, specifying position, prefix, and suffix.

Prepare copy jobs and scan jobs

Introduces copy functions and factory default templates for copy and scan jobs.

Introduction to the Scan Function

Defines the scan function and lists available scan types and output locations.

Scanning Information

Provides guidance on placing originals for scanning, including orientation on glass plate and in the ADF.

Copy or scan originals and books using the glass plate

Details the procedure for copying or scanning bound, heavy, or transparent originals using the glass plate.

Copy or Scan Originals Using the ADF

Explains how to use the automatic document feeder (ADF) to copy or scan sets of originals.

Access Other Functions During a Copy Job or Scan Job

Describes accessing other system functions while defining copy or scan job settings in full-screen mode.

Plan the workload remotely

PRISMAsync Remote Manager (Option)

Introduces PRISMAsync Remote Manager for monitoring and operating printers remotely.

Use the Remote Control app to monitor printing

Explains how to use the Remote Control app on smartphones to monitor print production and receive alerts.

Plan the jobs

Manage the jobs in the queue

Explains how to schedule waiting jobs for printing and manage jobs in the queue.

Print an Urgent Job Immediately

Describes how to give a print job immediate priority over other jobs using the [Print now] button.

Give Priority to a Print Job

Details how to use the [To top] function to move a job to the second position in the schedule list.

Print a Scheduled Job Later

Guides on how to move a scheduled job back to the [Waiting jobs] list for later printing.

Send a job to another printer

Explains how to send jobs, with their settings, to other PRISMAsync printers.

Bundle Jobs in the List of [Waiting jobs]

Describes how to combine two or more jobs into a single new job for specific order printing.

Add extra sheets to a job

Guides on adding banner, trailer, or separator sheets to print and copy jobs.

Use the DocBox (Option)

Introduces the DocBox function for storing, grouping, editing, and reprinting documents.

Create a New DocBox

Provides instructions for system administrators to create new DocBoxes for organizing jobs.

Handle the Jobs in a DocBox

Details how to view and edit job settings within a DocBox, including previewing job properties.

Carry Out Print Jobs

Change the Print Job Settings on the Control Panel

Explains how to modify print job configurations via the control panel for various settings.

Change Two-Sided into One-Sided and Vice Versa

Details how to modify the 1-sided or 2-sided printing setting for jobs in various queues.

Change the Binding Edge

Guides on how to view and change the binding position, affecting margin shift and staple placement.

Select Another Media for a Job

Describes how to select different media for a job from the media catalog via the operator panel.

Change the Settings for Covers

Explains how to enable/disable covers, select media, and set print sides for front and back covers.

Shift the Image Roughly to Create Binding Space

Introduces the [Align] function for rough image shifting to create space for staples or punch holes.

Shift the Image Precisely to Create Binding Space or Correct the Layout

Explains the use of [Shift] functions ([Margin shift], [Image shift]) for precise image positioning.

Change the Print Delivery Settings

Details how to adjust print delivery settings like output location, sort method, and offset stacking.

Change the Stacking Method per Job

Guides on changing the offset stacking method per job based on workflow profile settings.

Change the Print Quality Settings

Explains how to optimize print quality by adjusting settings like brightness, contrast, and resolution.

Change the Finishing Method

Guides on changing finishing methods such as staple count, punch holes, and their locations.

Define the Finishing for Print Jobs

Explains how to define finishing methods like staples, punch holes, folding, and trimming.

Change the [Job] Settings

Details how to change the number of sets for a job in various job lists or DocBoxes.

Check the First Set

Guides on how to check the first set of a print job before printing all sets for quality assurance.

Change the Page Range You Want to Print

Explains how to specify the page range for printing, including first and last pages.

Change the Use of Separator Sheets

Describes enabling or disabling separator sheets for jobs to distinguish sets.

Change the Print Job Settings on Page Level

Explains how to change job settings on a page-by-page basis using the [Page programming] function.

Print Your Jobs Using the Control Panel

Guides on reprinting jobs from the [Printed jobs] list and selecting multiple jobs for printing.

Select more than One Job for Printing

Describes the options available for selecting multiple jobs for simultaneous printing.

Print a Job Ticket

Explains how to print a job ticket for an overview of main job characteristics before printing.

Make a Proof

Guides on how to make a proof copy of a job to check quality and layout expectations.

Stop the Printer

Details manual and automatic methods for stopping the printer, including stopping after a set or job.

Delete Print Jobs

Explains how to delete print jobs from various locations like [Scheduled jobs], [Waiting jobs], or [DocBox].

Variable data printing

Introduces variable data printing (VDP) and its support for PPML and PDF/VT formats.

Convert a job to a variable data job

Guides on instructing the print system to handle documents with variable data structure as VDP jobs.

Transaction Printing (Option)

Introduces transaction printing, its requirements, and settings in the [Transaction] section.

Activate Transaction Printing

Provides steps to activate transaction printing mode and set the printer online.

Deactivate Transaction Printing

Guides on how to put the printer offline and deactivate the transaction printing mode.

Shift the image in the Transaction Printing Mode

Explains how to shift images horizontally and vertically to correct misalignments in transaction printing.

Transaction Setups

Details how to create, edit, and load transaction setups for specific transaction jobs.

Activate a Transaction Setup

Explains how to activate a new or edited transaction setup in the Settings Editor.

Exchange All Setups Between Printers

Guides on exchanging transaction setups between printers with identical types and software versions.

IPDS

Provides media information for IPDS, including the media catalog and tray-to-media assignment.

Output Recovery in Case of an Error (IPDS)

Describes printer output recovery behavior in case of errors, detailing normal and suppressed recovery modes.

PCL

Covers media messages (PCL) and how the printer responds to missing media requirements.

Handle the Media Messages in the Tray-to-Media Mode (PCL)

Explains responding to media missing messages by assigning media from the catalog or using defaults.

Handle the Media Messages in the Tray-to-Tray Mode (PCL)

Guides on responding to media missing messages by assigning media and loading it into the correct tray.

Carry Out Copy Jobs

Copy Your Documents

Explains how to define copy job settings for originals, output appearance, and general job settings.

Make an easy copy

Guides on making copies by defining only essential settings before touching the Start button.

Create templates to use for recurring jobs

Details creating custom templates for identical copy or scan jobs, storing default settings.

Copy Non-Standard Size Originals

Explains how to copy originals with different sizes by manually entering correct measures.

The Zoom Behavior

Describes using the [Zoom] function to reduce or enlarge images for copy and scan jobs.

Staple, Punch, Fold, or Trim the Output

Provides instructions for applying staple, punch, fold, or trim finishing methods to the output.

Rename a Copy Job

Explains how to rename a copy job using a chosen name for easier identification in job lists.

Combining subsets into one document

Guides on copying or scanning multiple sets of originals into one document with subsets.

Insert Tab Sheets to Divide Your Document

Details using tab sheets as inserts to create physical divisions within a copy job document.

Scan Now and Print Later

Explains how to scan a document now and print it later (postponed copying) to waiting jobs or DocBox.

Carry Out Scan Jobs

Configure Scan Destinations

Details configuration for Scan to File, SMB, Email, LDAP Server, and Address List File (ral.csv).

Scan Your Documents

Explains how to define scan job settings for originals and output files, including resolution and color.

Scan Job Types

Covers specific scan types like Scan to File, Scan to Email, Scan to USB, Scan to DocBox, Scan to SMB, and PDF scan jobs.

Create Scan Templates

Guides on creating custom templates for recurring scan jobs, including combining subsets into one file.

Optimize Scan Quality

Provides solutions for common scan quality problems like upside-down pages or incorrect page size.

Keep the system printing

Use the Schedule (Option)

Explains the [Schedule] view for daily planning of print jobs, including job and media status.

Load Media via the [Schedule] View

Guides on loading and assigning required media directly into paper trays using the [Schedule] view.

Load and Assign Media Using the [Trays] Softkey

Details how to open trays and load/assign media using the [Trays] view softkey for media management.

The Dashboard

Describes the dashboard's function in displaying system status, supplies, current process, and operator instructions.

The Operator Attention Light

Explains the status colors of the operator attention light and their meaning regarding printer status.

Remote Monitor

Introduces Remote Monitor for accessing up-to-date printer status information remotely.

Media Handling

Introduction to Media Handling

Provides an overview of media handling, including reload behavior and media assignment.

Paper Tray Management

Covers Trays View, paper tray information, icons, media catalog, and temporary media.

Media Loading and Assignment

Covers loading media via paper tray button, Trays softkey, and adding media to the catalog.

Media Settings and Adjustments

Covers media indicators, separation enhancer, tray size, JIS B5 adapter, and special media processing.

Media Registration

Details media registration procedures, including automatic, manual, and specific media adjustments.

Maintain the print system

System Configuration and Maintenance

Covers system configuration for production, security, and maintenance tasks for operators.

Maintenance Tasks

Details maintenance procedures for machine parts and image quality improvement by operators.

Settings Editor via Control Panel

Explains accessing and changing system settings via the control panel for operators and administrators.

Backup and Restore Configuration

Guides on creating, exporting, and restoring system configurations, including user configurations.

Counters and Reports

Describes billing and day counters, their information, and how to print billing counter reports.

Software Updates and Licenses

Details upgrading PRISMAsync and Windows software, and managing software licenses.

Printer Operation Care (POC)

Introduces POC for self-replacement of parts and provides guidance on maintenance tasks.

Media Registration Procedures

Explains paper path registration, separation roller, heat exchanger foil, and spiral cleaner replacement.

Paper Jam Clearing

Provides instructions for clearing paper jams in the lower input paper path and registration unit.

Remote Service (ORS) (Option)

Details Remote Service functionality for diagnostics, meter reading, and software upgrades.

Toner and Staple Management

Covers checking toner levels, adding toner, and checking staple cartridge status and replacement.

Troubleshooting

Solving Errors

Provides an overview of possible machine and job errors and their corresponding solutions.

Store the logging in case of software errors

Explains how to store logging for software errors for analysis by the service team.

Appendix A

General Specifications

Provides general specifications including description, toner, imaging technology, warm-up time, and dimensions.

Environmental Specifications

Details environmental requirements like ozone emissions, temperature, humidity, and ventilation.

Printer Speed Specifications

Lists maximum engine speeds in images per minute for various models, media, and print settings.

Paper Module Specifications

Describes internal and external paper modules, including tray capacities, paper size, and features.

Finishing and Delivery Specifications

Details specifications for finishing options like copy tray, staple finisher, and booklet finisher.

Media Specifications

Outlines supported media types and their corresponding weights for paper modules.

Printing, Copying, and Scanning Specifications

Provides detailed specifications for printing, copying, and scanning functions, including resolution and features.

PRISMAsync Controller Specifications

Lists specifications for the PRISMAsync controller, including processor, memory, and network connectivity.

Printer Driver Support

Details supported printer drivers for various operating systems and printer languages.

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