Canon imagePROGRAF W6400 User manual

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Print Plug-In for Photoshop Guide
For Macintosh
Contents
Before You Begin ..................................................................................................................iii
■The Features of Print Plug-In .......................................................................................iii
How to Read this Document .................................................................................................iv
■Symbols........................................................................................................................iv
■Buttons .........................................................................................................................iv
■Screens ........................................................................................................................iv
■Trademarks ..................................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 Installing Print Plug-In ........................................................................ 1-1
Operating Environment....................................................................................................... 1-1
■Compatible Printers ................................................................................................... 1-1
■Operating Environment.............................................................................................. 1-1
Installation Procedures ....................................................................................................... 1-3
Starting the Print Plug-In.....................................................................................................1-6
Uninstall Procedures........................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Functions of Print Plug-In................................................................... 2-1
Print Plug-In Screen Content .............................................................................................. 2-1
■Five-Sheet Joint Display............................................................................................ 2-1
■Main Sheet ................................................................................................................ 2-5
■Page Setup Sheet ..................................................................................................... 2-8
■Color Settings Sheet................................................................................................ 2-11
■Print History Sheet................................................................................................... 2-12
■Maintenance Sheet (displayed only with W8400PG and W6400PG) ...................... 2-13
■Print History Details Dialog Box............................................................................... 2-14
Chapter 3 Utilize Print Plug-In to Print ................................................................ 3-1
Utilize Three Types of Previews ......................................................................................... 3-1
■Check Image with Print Area Layout 1 ...................................................................... 3-1
■Check Image with Print Area Layout 2 ...................................................................... 3-2
■Check Original Image with Image Preview................................................................ 3-3
Print with a Desired Picture Quality .................................................................................... 3-4
Adjust the Colors and Print ................................................................................................. 3-8
■Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview .......................................................... 3-8
■Adjust the Colors by Color Matching ....................................................................... 3-12
■Print High-Quality AdobeRGB16bit Images............................................................. 3-14
■Prints monochrome photographs with high quality.................................................. 3-18
Enlarge/Reduce and Print ................................................................................................ 3-20
■Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size ......................................... 3-20
■Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper ........................................ 3-23
■Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print............................................................. 3-27
Print with No Borders........................................................................................................ 3-31
Customize Media Settings ................................................................................................ 3-34
Utilize Print History ...........................................................................................................3-38
■Confirm Print History Details ...................................................................................3-38
■Apply Print History to an Image ............................................................................... 3-40
■Store Print History to Print Preferences...................................................................3-41
■Delete Print History.................................................................................................. 3-44

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■Export Print History from Print Preferences.............................................................3-46
■Import Print History to Print Preferences ................................................................. 3-48
■Delete Print History from Print Preferences............................................................. 3-50
■Set Information to Print with Image ......................................................................... 3-52
Index ...................................................................................................................Index-1

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Print Plug-In for Photoshop Before You Begin
Before You Begin
imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop (Print Plug-In) is the special plug-in software to
customize your pinting by installing Adobe Systems “Photoshop”. Read this document
thoroughly before using Print Plug-In, so you will fully understand the functions of this product
and be able to use it with greater facility. After you are done reading this document keep it in a
safe place, so that you can refer back to it at a later date.
This document explains how to use Print Plug-In in Mac OS. Refer to Print Plug-In for
Photoshop Guide for Windows for more information on how to use this product in a Windows
environment.
■The Features of Print Plug-In
The main features of Print Plug-In are as follows.
•This software can automatically recognize the color space of images for RGB and
AdobeRGB and can automatically set those images to an optimum profile. Thus, printing of
AdobeRGB is made possible without performing tedious settings.
•This software can directly process image data on Photoshop, and can send that image data
to the printer. This allows for the processing of not just RGB8bit image data, but also of
RGB16bit image data.
•By using the preview function for images based on real images, and the preview function for
layouts based on image positioning by media size, you can use this software to make color
adjustments and confirm print layout.
•You can perform basic printer settings such as printer selection, media type and output
profile selection, and matching methods, in addition to borderless printing and enlargement/
reduction process without growing through the printer driver.
•By using the print history management function, you can import past print settings
parameters. Additionally, you can save often-used print history as a preference and you can
save preferences as a file.
Note The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings
can cause the actual print output to differ from the Print Plug-In settings (the
arrangement of the image in the layout preview, the print start position, and the
media size). For more details, refer to the printer User’s Guide.

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Print Plug-In for Photoshop How to Read this Document
How to Read this Document
■Symbols
In this document, explanations regarding safety precautions, restrictions and cautions in use
will be indicated with the following marks.
■Buttons
In this document, the button names are displayed in the following manner.
•Buttons on the computer screen: Button Name
Ex: OK
Settings
■Screens
Buttons that are clickable while operating Print Plug-In are shown surrounded by
. Additionally, when multiple clickable buttons are shown, they are all
surrounded by the same marking.
When the OS Locale is set as U.S., the unit of length is displayed in inch.
■Trademarks
Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of
CANON INC.
Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and any
other country.
Microsoft®and Windows®are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in United
States and any other country.
Any other company name and product name are company trademarks or registered
trademarks.
Note This indicates references for operations or supplementary explanations. We
recommend that you read these instructions.
Clickable
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Chapter 1 Installing Print Plug-In
The explanation below is on the Print Plug-In operating environment, and how to install, start
up and uninstall Print Plug-In.
Operating Environment
The Print Plug-In operating environment is as follows.
■Compatible Printers
Canon Large Format Printer W6400
Canon Large Format Printer W8400
Canon Graphic Color Printer W2200S
■Operating Environment
Compatible OS Version
Mac OS (9.1 to 9.2.2, 10.1 to 10.3)
System
Compatible Photoshop versions may differ by Mac OS version.
With Mac OS (10.1 to 10.3)
*1: May be partially incompatible in some cases.
With Mac OS (9.1 to 9.2.2)
Note
Operation in Mac OS X Classic is not guaranteed.
Photoshop Version
Photoshop CS/CS2 Photoshop 7.0*1
CPU
Computer with Power PC G3, G4, or G5 Computer with Power PC G3, G4 or G4
dual processor
Available Memory
192MB (CS)/320MB (CS2) or more
(384MB or more recommended)
128MB or more (192MB or more
recommended
Available Space on Harddisk
750MB (CS)/950MB (CS2) or more
(A large amount of space on the virtual disk
is recommended)
550MB or more (A large amount of space
on the virtual disk is recommended)
Display/Video Card
•Support of screen resolution of
1,024x768 or more
•Color display of 16bit or more
•Support of screen resolution of 800x600
or more
•Color display of 16bit or more
Other
CD-ROM Drive
Photoshop Version
Photoshop 7.0 Photoshop 6.0
CPU
Computer with Power PC G3, G4 or G4
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Software needed for Print Plug-In Installation
Photoshop, Canon imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2005 (referred to below as
imagePROGRAF printer driver)
Available Memory
128MB or more (192MB or more
recommended)
64MB or more (96MB or more
recommended)
Available Space on Hard Disk
550MB or more (A large amount of space
on the virtual disk is recommended)
130MB or more (A large amount of space
on the virtual disk is recommended)
Display/Video Card
•Support of screen resolution of 800x600
or more
•Color display of 16bit or more
Support of screen resolution of 800x600 or
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Other
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Installation Procedures
The procedures to install Print Plug-In are as follows.
1. Close Photoshop.
2. Insert the User Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click on the W6400PG Plugin for X icon in the Plug-in: OSX (or OS9) folder in the User
Software CD-ROM.
4. For Mac OS X, input the Administrator name and password and click OK.
5. After you have read the software User Licensing Agreement, click Accept.
Note
The W6400PG icon is the name of the printer you are using.
The “X” icon is the OS version you are using. Select the icon for the relevant
version.
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6. Click the Install button.
7. To quit another application, click on Continue.
8. Select Applications:Photoshop:Plug-Ins:Adobe Photoshop Only:Import/Export folder,
and click the Open button.
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9. Click the Restart button.
The Print Plug-In installation is complete.
10.Remove the User Software CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

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Starting the Print Plug-In
The procedures to start the Print Plug-In are as follows.
1. Start Photoshop.
2. Open the RGB color image that you wish to print.
3. If required, select the print range.
4. Select Export (or Data Export) from the File menu and then select the output plug-in that
matches your printer.
Output plug-ins you can select are as follows.
W6400PG Output Plug-in
W8400PG Output Plug-in
W2200 Output Plug-in
Note
Images for use with Print Plug-In are not more than 30,000 pixels in width
and height. Reduce the selection range or reduce the image with processing
for images over 30,000 pixels in width and height and then attempt step 3.

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The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop window (known below as the Plug-In
window) is displayed.
Note
•If the message below is displayed but the Print Plug-In window is not
displayed, install the newest imagePROGRAF printer driver and then
attempt step 3.
Version 2.41 or later of the W6400PG GARO printer driver must be
installed. Install the latest driver.
(The W6400PG portion of the above message will reflect your printer
name.)
•If the following message is displayed, but the Print Plug-In window is not
displayed, use Print Plug-In with Mac OS 9.1 or higher.
You cannot use this plug-in in this environment. This plug-in requires
Mac OS 9.1 or higher.
•If the following message is displayed, but the Print Plug-In window is not
displayed, open only one Photoshop.
Cannot start plug-in when Photoshop is open multiple times.
•If the message below is displayed but the Print Plug-In window is not
displayed, convert the image to RGB and then attempt step 3.
Set the image color space to RGB color.

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Uninstall Procedures
The procedures for uninstalling the Print Plug-In are as follows.
1. Close Photoshop.
2. In Finder, display the Print Plugin for W6400PG folder inside the Applications:
Photoshop:Plug-Ins:Adobe Photoshop Import:Export folder.
3. Delete the Print Plugin for W6400PG folder.
Note
•W6400PG is the name of your printer.
•Normally, the Photoshop folder is located inside Macintosh HD:
Applications.
Note
•W6400PG is the name of your printer.

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Chapter 2 Functions of Print Plug-In
The explanation below is on the Print Plug-In screen content.
Print Plug-In Screen Content
The Print Plug-In window is composed of five sheets, and you can perform printing related
settings on each sheet. The explanation of the Print Plug-In window is broken up into the
following sections.
“Five-Sheet Joint Display” (p.2-1)
“Main Sheet” (p.2-5)
“Page Setup Sheet” (p.2-8)
“Color Settings Sheet” (p.2-11)
“Print History Sheet” (p.2-12)
“Maintenance Sheet (displayed only with W8400PG and W6400PG)” (p.2-13)
“Print History Details Dialog Box” (p.2-14)
■Five-Sheet Joint Display
The five sheets of the Print Plug-In window are displayed in the common area illustrated below.
Sheet Selection Area
Preview Area
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Sheet Selection Area
The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In window are displayed.
When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as
follows.
1 Main Sheet (p.2-5)
2 Page Setup Sheet (p.2-8)
3 Color Settings Sheet (p.2-11)
4 Print History Sheet (p.2-12)
5 Maintenance Sheet (displayed only with W8400PG and W6400PG) (p.2-13)
Preview Area
You can check the settings you made on the image in this area.
1 Preview Display
The image displays as a preview according to the settings you select in Preview.
Refer to “Utilize Three Types of Previews” (p.3-1)
2 Preview
Select the preview display method.
Refer to “Utilize Three Types of Previews” (p.3-1) for more information on the preview.
The details of Preview you have set is saved even after closing Print Plug-In.
Settings Details
Print Area Layout 1 This is the layout matching the Media Size you have set,
and only the valid print range is displayed.
•You can change the image print position when you
drag the image while the cursor is displayed as .
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3 Print Selected Range
Place a checkmark here to only print the selected range.
4 Perform Proof in Preview
Place a checkmark here to simulate the colors of the output product in the preview.
5
When you click this button to open the Image Properties dialog box, where the image size,
the resolution, the pass number and the color space information of the image imported to
Print Plug-In are displayed.
Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In.
Print Area Layout 2 This is the layout matching the Media Size you have set,
and both the valid print range and the area outside of that
range are displayed.
•You can change the image print position when you
drag the image while the cursor is displayed as .
Image The entire image is displayed.
•You can select the print range when you drag the
image while the cursor is displayed as .
•When you click the image while the cursor is displayed
as , the selected area is deselected.
Note
When you select Image in the Preview, then select a portion of the image on
the preview display, this becomes valid.
Note
•When you have selected Auto (for Color - Internal) in Output Profile,
this becomes active for a portion of the media, the resolution and the pass
number. In addition, when you have selected ICC Profile in Output
Profile, this is always active.
•The actual color balance of the print product and the simulation product
may differ with some environments and conditions. In addition, when you
have selected an ICC Profile with Output Profile and it is not compatible
with the printer or media that you are using, the color balance of the actual
print product will differ.
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Button Area
This contains the buttons Print, Quit and .
1 Button
Click this button to display the Print Plug-In Help file.
2 Quit Button
Click this button to close the Print Plug-In window and return to Photoshop.
3PrintButton
Click this button to begin printing.
Note
When you place a checkmark in Close Plug-In after Printing in the Main
sheet, you will return to Photoshop after closing the Print Plug-In window
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■Main Sheet
You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the
media type, or adjusting image quality.
1Printer
The printer types are displayed.
2 Media Type
This allows you to select the media type.
Refer to “Customize Media Settings” (p.3-34) for more information.
Setting Details
Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box.
When you click the OK button after selecting the printer in
the Select Printer dialog box, you can change the printer
that corresponds with Print Plug-In.
•The details of Printer you have set is saved even when
you close Print Plug-In.
Setting Details
Set button
(Displays on the W8400PG
and W6400PG)
Click this button to display the Media Detailed Settings
dialog box, where you can set the ink Drying Time and
Roll Paper Margin for Safety by media type.
Note
•The media that you can select differs by printer.
•Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media
you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not
receive the desired print results.
•With W8400PG and W6400PG, a may be displayed as a choice.
indicates that the media is inappropriate for the currently selected ink
type. Refer to “Changing the Ink Type” (p.2-14) to change the ink type.
•The details of Media Type you have set is saved despite closing Print
Plug-In.
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3 Input Resolution to Plug-in
You can select the resolution to process the image with Print Plug-In.
The following settings are available for resolution.
4 Input Bit to Plug-In
You can select the bit number to process with Print Plug-In.
The following settings are available for the input bit number.
5 Printer Output Resolution and Pass
You can select the print image output resolution and pass number.
The output resolution is the density of ink points contained in a printed image. The larger the
value is for this setting the more smooth the printed image will appear.
Pass number is the number of times the print head travels back and forth over one line of
print. The larger the value is for this setting, the more balanced and consistent the image will
appear.
Setting Details
Accuracy
300ppi
This processes images at an accurate resolution. This can control
print speed and memory capacity.
High Accuracy
600ppi
This processes images at a more accurate resolution. This setting
results in the best print quality, but this takes more time to print than
Accuracy 300ppi while also requiring more memory capacity.
•This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type.
Note
The details of Input Resolution to Plug-in to the Plug-In that you have set
is saved even when you close Print Plug-In.
Setting Details
High Gradation
8bit
This processes images with at 8bit/channel (24 bit).
Highest Gradation
16bit
This processes images with at 16bit/channel (48 bit).
•This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media
Type and Input Resolution to Plug-in.
Note
The details of Input Bit to Plug-In that you have set is saved even when you
close Print Plug-In.
Note
•The selectable fields may vary according to the Media Type, Input
Resolution to Plug-in and Input Bit to Plug-in settings.
•The details of Printer Output Resolution and Pass that you have set is
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6 Output Profile
You can select the output profile.
The following settings are available for the output profile.
7 Matching Method
You can select the processing method when performing color conversion.
The following settings are available for the matching method.
8 Copies
You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters.
9 Close Plug-in After Printing
When you place a checkmark in this field, the Plug-In closes after printing is complete and
the screen returns to Photoshop.
Setting Details
Auto (for Color - Internal) Performs the optimum color conversion from the input
image data color space information (sRGB, AdobeRGB),
media settings etc. You should normally select these
settings.
Auto (for Monochrome -
Internal)
(Displays on the W8400PG
and W6400PG)
Performs the best color conversion to monochrome from
the input image data color space information (sRGB,
AdobeRGB), media settings etc.
None (No Color Correction) You cannot perform color conversion with a plug-in. This
is useful for creating an original ICC profile.
Other ICC Profiles This selects printer ICC profiles to be output to ICC
profiles saved in the OS standard folder. Use the color
space of the input data as well as the select ICC profile to
perform color conversion.
Note
•The details of Output Profile that you have set is saved even when you
close Print Plug-In.
•Auto (for Monochrome - Internal) can only be selected for the
corresponding media types.
Setting Details
Perceptual This converts the image to an image with natural color
balance and gradation. This is useful for pictures.
Saturation This converts the image to an image with heightened
color saturation. The color balance of pictures and
drawings may change. This is useful for graphs, charts
and business documents.
Relative Colorimetric This converts the image with emphasis on color balance
before the conversion or on visual color balance. This is
useful for pictures and drawings.
Note
•When the Output Profile you have set is Auto (for Monochrome -
Internal) or None (No Color Correction), you cannot select a matching
method.
•The details of Matching Method that you have set is saved even when
you close Print Plug-In.
Note
•The maximum valuable is 99.
•You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲or ▼.
•The details of Copies that you have set is saved even when you close
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10 About Button
Click this button to display the Print Plug-In version information window. When you click the
OK button in the version information window, the screen returns to the Print Plug-In window.
11 Defaults Button
Click this button to return all of the settings on the Main sheet to their defaults.
■Page Setup Sheet
You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to
enlarge/reduce the image.
1 Input Image Size
The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed.
2 Borderless Printing (displayed only with W8400PG and W6400PG)
When you place a checkmark here, the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box is displayed
and you can print an image without borders.
Refer to “Print with No Borders” (p.3-31) for more information about borderless printing.
3 Enlarged/Reduced Printing
When you place a checkmark here, you can print enlarged/reduced images.
When printing an enlarged/reduced image, select the method for enlargement/reduction.
The image size sent to the printer is displayed matching the selected method in Output
Image Size.
The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing.
Note
You cannot select this if Cut Sheet is selected in Media Source.
Setting Details
Fit Media Size This automatically enlarges/reduces the entire
image imported to Print Plug-In to match the export
media size when printing.
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