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Canon VarioPrint 6000 Series - User Manual

Canon VarioPrint 6000 Series
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VarioPrint 6000 line
Operation guide
VarioPrint 6180, 6220, 6270, 6330
© 2020 Canon Production Printing

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Notes for the reader

Explains typography, safety symbols, and important notes for manual usage.

Users of the print system

Defines user roles and identifies the target audience for the operation guide.

Information in this operation guide

Outlines the guide's structure, chapters, and descriptions of optional features.

Chapter 2 Explore the print system

Introduction to the VarioPrint 6000 line

Introduces the VarioPrint 6000 line, its Gemini Instant Duplex Technology, and print speeds.

Introduction to the main system components

Identifies and describes the main hardware components of the VarioPrint 6000 line.

The paper modules

Details the paper modules, their trays, capacity, and control panel functions.

The output locations

Describes the different output locations like stackers and optional finishers for print jobs.

Optional finishers and other devices

Details optional devices like the Form Assist Module and EasyLift for enhanced functionality.

Chapter 3 Explore the ease of operation

What the print system can do for you

Highlights the VarioPrint 6000 line's multitasking print system functions and remote tools.

Control panel

Describes the main components and functions of the printer's control panel.

Settings Editor

Explains the web-based Settings Editor for configuring the print system and its features.

PRISMAsync Remote Manager

Introduces PRISMAsync Remote Manager for multi-printer scheduling and remote management.

PRISMAsync Remote Match

Describes PRISMAsync Remote Match for aligning color, media, and workflow configurations across printers.

Media-based workflow

Explains the media catalog and its role in the media-based workflow for consistent print quality.

Learn about the document printing workflow

Illustrates and describes the document print job workflow from preparation to production.

Transaction printing workflow

Details the transaction printing mode for transactional documents and its differences from document printing.

Chapter 4 Start the print system

The power buttons and power modes

Explains the sleep button and the different power modes (Off, Ready, Low power, Sleep).

Turn on the system

Provides the procedure to turn on the printer system, typically via the sleep button.

Shut down the system

Details the steps for safely shutting down the printer and connected finishing units.

Restart the system

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

Log in, log out, and change passwords

Covers procedures for logging in, logging out, and managing user passwords for system access.

Chapter 5 Prepare the print system

Adjust the control panel

Describes how to adjust display language, warning time, and job name truncation on the control panel.

Define the handling of media attributes in JDF ticket

Explains how to define how media attributes are handled when specified in a JDF ticket.

Work with workflow profiles

Recommends and describes default workflow profiles for optimizing print environments.

Chapter 6 Prepare the print jobs

Where to define print job settings

Outlines various methods for defining print job settings like PDL, Job ticket, Hotfolder, and Automated workflow.

Prepare print jobs with Remote Printer Driver

Details how to use the PRISMAsync Remote Printer Driver to prepare print jobs from a desktop application.

Print a job using PRISMAprepare (option)

Explains the use of PRISMAprepare software for page-level print job preparation and preview.

Drag & drop print files on hotfolders

Describes submitting print jobs by dragging and dropping files onto hotfolders for recurring workflows.

Print a file from a USB drive

Provides instructions on how to print documents directly from a USB drive via the control panel.

Print a page number via PRISMAsync

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

Chapter 7 Plan the workload remotely

PRISMAsync Remote Manager (optional)

Introduces PRISMAsync Remote Manager for multi-printer scheduling and remote management.

Use the Remote Control app to monitor printing

Explains how to use the PRISMAsync Remote Control app on smartphones for real-time production monitoring.

Chapter 8 Plan the jobs

Manage the jobs in the queue

Describes managing jobs in waiting lists, DocBox, scheduled, and printed job queues.

DocBox

Explains the DocBox function for collecting, grouping, editing, and reprinting documents.

Scheduled jobs

Details how the system prints jobs in sequence and how to adjust priorities or postpone jobs.

Printed jobs

Describes the list of printed jobs and how to reprint, copy, or manage them.

Search, filter and select jobs

Explains how to use search, filter, and select functions to quickly find and manage jobs.

Select function

Describes how to perform operations on selected jobs simultaneously using the select function.

Move jobs to another destination

Covers moving jobs between destinations like DocBox, waiting jobs, or to other printers.

Schedule a Waiting Job for Printing

Explains how to manually send waiting jobs to the scheduled list for controlled printing.

Print an Urgent Job Immediately

Details how to give a job priority and print it immediately, pausing the current job.

Give Priority to a Print Job

Describes using the 'Move to top' function to place a job second in line after the active job.

Print a scheduled job later

Explains how to move a scheduled job back to the waiting list to print it at a later time.

Combine jobs in the list of [Waiting jobs] (bundle function)

Describes how to combine multiple jobs into a single job for efficient printing and sorting.

Define default use of special pages

Explains how to configure banner, trailer, and separator pages for jobs.

Create a note for the operator

Details how to add notes for the operator to specific jobs for important instructions.

Use the DocBox (Option)

Introduces the DocBox function as a buffer for storing, grouping, and editing jobs.

Create a New DocBox

Guides on creating new DocBox folders, optionally securing them with a PIN.

Handle the Jobs in a DocBox

Describes how to preview and edit job settings for PDF print jobs within a DocBox.

Chapter 9 Carry out print jobs

Change the print job settings on the control panel

Explains how to view and change job settings for waiting and scheduled jobs on the control panel.

Change 2-sided into 1-sided and vice versa

Details how to change the 1-sided or 2-sided printing setting for a job.

Change the binding edge

Describes how to view and change the binding edge position for correct image orientation and layout.

Select another media for a job

Explains how to select different media for a job from the media catalog, provided requirements are met.

Change the settings for covers

Guides on changing settings for front and back covers, including media selection and print sides.

Shift the image roughly to create binding space

Describes using 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 using [Margin shift] and [Image shift] for precise image positioning and layout correction.

Change the Print Delivery Settings

Details how to change print delivery settings like output tray, sort method, offset stacking, and advanced options.

Change the stacking method per job

Explains how to change the offset stacking method per job, applicable when the workflow profile is set to 'As in job'.

Change the print quality settings

Covers adjusting print quality settings like brightness, contrast, fattening, and minimum line width.

Define the finishing for print jobs

Explains how to change finishing methods such as stapling, folding, punching, and trimming.

Change the job settings

Details how to change the number of sets for a job.

Check the first set

Describes the process of checking the first set of a job before printing all copies for quality assurance.

Change the page range you want to print

Explains how to specify a page range (from/to) for printing a job.

Rename a job

Guides on how to rename a job for easier identification in the job lists.

Change the use of separator sheets

Explains how to enable or disable the use of separator sheets to separate jobs or sets.

Print your jobs using the control panel

Covers reprinting jobs from the list of printed jobs using the control panel.

Select more than one job for printing

Describes options for selecting multiple jobs for printing manually or using selection criteria.

Print a job ticket

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

Make a proof

Details how to print a proof copy of a job without affecting the total number of sets.

Stop the printer

Explains manual and automatic methods to stop the printer, either after a set or as soon as possible.

Duplicate jobs

Guides on how to duplicate jobs to use different print settings for the same source document.

Delete print jobs

Covers procedures for removing print jobs from various lists before or after printing.

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

Explains how to instruct the system to handle a large document with variable data structure as a VDP job.

The Transaction section (optional)

Introduces the transaction section for printing transactional documents, requiring a license.

Activate transaction printing

Details the steps to activate the transaction printing mode and connect to the host.

Deactivate transaction printing

Provides instructions on how to put the printer offline and switch off 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.

Print in transaction printing mode

Guides on selecting a transaction setup and printing jobs in transaction mode.

Activate a transaction setup during transaction printing

Describes how to activate a transaction setup during an ongoing transaction print job.

Transaction setups

Explains how to create, edit, and manage transaction setups for specific transaction jobs.

Import, export, or restore transaction setups

Covers importing, exporting, and restoring transaction setup configurations.

Validate transaction setups

Explains how to validate transaction setups to check media definitions and configurations.

IPDS Media Information

Provides information about the media catalog and its role in IPDS printing.

IPDS Output Recovery

Details normal and suppressed output recovery mechanisms in IPDS in case of errors.

PCL Media Messages

Explains how the printer responds to media messages in PCL printing based on tray modes.

Handle the media messages in the tray-to-media mode (PCL)

Guides on responding to missing media messages in tray-to-media mode for PCL printing.

Handle the media messages in the tray-to-tray mode (PCL)

Provides instructions for handling missing media messages in tray-to-tray mode for PCL printing.

Make an intermediate check print

Explains how to print a copy of the current sheet for quality and consistency checks during a print job.

Chapter 10 Keep the system printing

Use the Schedule

Introduces the Schedule view as a daily planning board for print jobs and machine status.

Load media via the [Schedule] view

Details how to load and assign media directly within the Schedule view.

The dashboard

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

The operator attention light

Describes the operator attention light's colors and their meaning regarding machine status and required actions.

Status indicators

Provides an overview of status icons for jobs, paper trays, media, software updates, and Remote Match.

Chapter 11 Media handling

Introduction to the media handling

Introduces media support, sizes, weights, and the importance of handling light-weight media carefully.

Introduction to the Trays view

Details the functions of the Trays view for displaying tray content, assigning media, and performing registrations.

Introduction to the [Media] section

Provides an overview of the Media section in System view for accessing the central media catalog.

Media related actions

Describes how to load media into paper trays, considering grain direction and handling light-weight media.

Assign the media to a paper tray

Guides on assigning media from the catalog to paper trays or changing currently assigned media types.

Add media to the media catalog

Explains how to add new media definitions and their attributes to the media catalog via the control panel.

Add temporary media to the [Media catalog]

Describes how to add media not in the catalog as temporary media and later add them to the catalog.

Media indicators Black & White

Explains the icons used to display media status, requirements, and definitions needing attention.

Change the advanced media settings

Details advanced settings like Low temperature mode, Double-sheet detection, Enhanced media mode, and Paper quality.

Chapter 12 Maintain the print system

System configuration

Covers system configuration for production, workflow, authorization, and security requirements.

Maintenance tasks for operators

Outlines operator responsibilities for consumables, waste removal, and manual cleaning tasks.

Maintenance tasks for maintenance operators

Details procedures for cleaning machine parts, improving image quality, and mechanical maintenance.

Change a number of settings in the Settings Editor via the control panel

Explains how key operators and administrators can access and change system settings via the control panel.

Backup and restore

Describes how to back up and restore the print system configuration for hardware failures or software updates.

Counters

Introduces the different types of counters (Billing, Day, Toner) for tracking system usage.

Software updates

Explains methods for updating operating system and PRISMAsync software via remote service or USB.

Remote Service (ORS) (optional)

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

Keeping the printer running

Provides an overview of the Printer section in System view for checking toner, staplers, and finisher status.

Chapter 13 PRISMAlytics Dashboard

PRISMAlytics Dashboard

Describes PRISMAlytics Dashboard as a set of business management tools for monitoring printer fleet performance.

Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Provides an overview of possible errors related to the machine, jobs, and toner pollution.

Overview of Possible Job Errors

Details solutions and additional information for common job-related errors like missing supplies or impossible settings.

Overview of possible toner pollution problems using media with high amounts of paper dust

Addresses toner pollution issues caused by paper dust and suggests paper quality settings and tests.

Troubleshooting for light-weight media

Covers additional troubleshooting for the light-weight media module, including paper jams and filter checks.

Store the logging in case of software errors

Explains how to store logging data via USB when a software error occurs for service analysis.

Create and download a log file

Guides on creating and downloading log files with reports/trace files from Settings Editor or control panel.

Chapter 15 Specifications

Product specifications

Provides detailed specifications for the VarioPrint 6000 line, including media sizes, weights, toner, and printing capabilities.

Environmental

Lists environmental requirements such as temperature, humidity, altitude, and sound power level.

Print speed

Details the maximum print speeds in images per minute for different models and print sides.

PRISMAsync controller specifications

Outlines the technical specifications of the PRISMAsync controller, including processor, memory, OS, and software support.

Printer driver support

Lists supported printer drivers, including PS3 UPD, PS3 PPD, PCL6 UPD, and SAP device types.

Canon VarioPrint 6000 Series Specifications

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BrandCanon
ModelVarioPrint 6000 Series
CategoryTypewriter
LanguageEnglish

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