Canon Media Configuration User Manual
imagePROGRAF
Media Configuration Tool Guide
For Macintosh
Contents
Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................ii
■ Compatible Printers .......................................................................................................ii
■ Drivers Applicable with Media Configuration Tool .........................................................ii
How to Use This Guide ..........................................................................................................ii
■ Conventions...................................................................................................................ii
■ Button Notations ............................................................................................................ii
■ Trademarks ...................................................................................................................ii
■ Request to Our Customers...........................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Installing and Starting the Media Configuration Tool.............................. 1-1
Operating Environment....................................................................................................... 1-1
Installation Procedures ....................................................................................................... 1-1
Procedures for Uninstalling................................................................................................. 1-3
Starting the Media Configuration Tool ................................................................................ 1-5
Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration Tool............................................. 2-1
The Functions of the Media Configuration Tool.................................................................. 2-1
■ Replacing all of the printer and printer driver media information at once ..................2-1
■ Adding user defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus ...... 2-1
■ Detailed Settings of Media Properties ....................................................................... 2-2
■ Customizing the printer and printer driver media type menu..................................... 2-2
Outline of the Media Configuration Tool Functions............................................................. 2-2
■ The Media Configuration Tool Main Screen .............................................................. 2-2
■ Wizard Screen Content ............................................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3 Updating Media Information File ............................................................ 3-1
Select the Media Information File ....................................................................................... 3-1
Select Printer to Update...................................................................................................... 3-3
Check What Is to be Updated............................................................................................. 3-4
Chapter 4 Adding Media Types............................................................................... 4-1
Select Printer to be Added.................................................................................................. 4-1
Input Media Name .............................................................................................................. 4-3
Input Media Properties........................................................................................................ 4-4
Check Addition.................................................................................................................... 4-9
Chapter 5 Editing Media Types............................................................................... 5-1
Select Printer to be Edited .................................................................................................. 5-1
Edit Media Type..................................................................................................................5-2
Index ...................................................................................................................Index-1
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Before You Begin
Before You Begin
imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool (known below as the Media Configuration Tool) is
software to store media information when media (media types) supported by the printer have
been added. It offers functions for users familiar with media and printers.
This document contains an outline and information on settings for the Media Configuration Tool
version used in Macintosh.
This document also explains how to use Media Configuration Tool in Mac OS. Refer to
“imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool Guide For Windows”, for information on how to use
Media Configuration Tool in a Windows environment.
The printer types and range represented for this driver are as follows.
■ Compatible Printers
Canon Large Format Printer W6400
Canon Large Format Printer W8400
■ Drivers Applicable with Media Configuration Tool
Canon imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2005 (Mac OS 8.6/9.x/X 10.2 or Later)
imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop (Mac OS 8.6/9.x/X 10.2 or Later)
How to Use This Guide
■ Conventions
The following marks are used to alert you about safety, handling precautions and limitations,
cautions, and other important information.
Important
Note
■ Button Notations
The following names are used for buttons in this guide.
• Buttons on the computer screen appear in bold text.
Example: Click OK.
■ Trademarks
Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of
CANON INC.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
Microsoft
States and other countries.
Any other company name and product name are company trademarks or registered
trademarks.
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and Windows® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in United
Describes important points and limitations you should follow during
operation. Read and obey this information to avoid problems caused by
incorrect procedures.
Provides helpful hints and tips for reference during operation. We recommend
that you read and obey this information.
Click the Set button.
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■ Request to Our Customers
• Unauthorized transfer or duplication of all or any part of this document is prohibited.
• The content of this document is subject to change without notice.
• Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct.
If any error or omission is found, contact us directly or an authorized Canon representative.
• Canon is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the
use of this software.
Copyright© 2005 CANON INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Chapter 1 Installing and Starting the Media Configuration Tool
Chapter 1 Installing and Starting the Media
Configuration Tool
The explanation below is on the operating environment and installation procedures for the
Media Configuration Tool.
Operating Environment
You can use the Media Configuration Tool in the following environments.
Compatible Operating System • Mac OS 8.6/9.x
• Mac OS X (10.2 or later)
Software that requires installation • Canon imagePROGRAF Printer Driver
2005 (known below as imagePROGRAF
Printer Driver)
• GARO Printmonitor
Note
GARO Printmonitor is stored on the User Software CD-ROM and is installed
automatically together with the imagePROGRAF Printer Driver.
Installation Procedures
Start the User Software CD-ROM included with the printer, and follow procedures below to
install the Media Configuration Tool.
Important
1. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Open the GARO Installer for X icon in the User Software CD-ROM.
Note
3. With the Mac OS X input the administrator name and password, and click OK.
Install the imagePROGRAF Printer Driver before installing the Media
Configuration Tool.
The “X” icon is the OS version you are using. Select the icon of the relevant
version.
Note
With Mac OS 9.x go to step 4.
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4. After you have read the software User’s Licensing Agreement, click the Accept button.
5. Click the Continue button.
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6. Select Easy Install.
Note
You can install be selecting Custom Install, and selecting only the item you
wish to install.
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7. Click the Install button.
8. Press the Continue button to quit another application.
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9. When the following message is displayed, click the Restart button.
The installation of the Media Configuration Tool is complete.
Note
10.Remove the User Software CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration
Tool folder is saved in the following folder.
Application: Canon Utilities: imagePROGRAF: Media Configuration
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Procedures for Uninstalling
When uninstalling Media Configuration Tool, use the User Software CD-ROM.
Note
When you run the uninstaller, the printer driver is also uninstalled. When there
are items that you wish to install, after performing the operation below, go
through the installation procedures again and select the desired items in
Custom Install and install them.
1. Perform the installation procedures 1 through 5.
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2. Select Uninstall.
3. Click the Uninstall button.
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4. Press the Continue button when another application is running.
5. When the following message is displayed, click the OK button.
Media Configuration Tool and other items have been uninstalled.
6. Remove User Software CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
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Starting the Media Configuration Tool
When the installation completes properly, the Media Configuration Tool is added to Application
menu.
From the Application menu go to Canon Utilities -> imagePROGRAF and select Media
Configuration Tool to open the Media Configuration Tool main screen.
Important
If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool
will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Configuration Tool when a
printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed.
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Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration Tool
Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration
Tool
The Media Configuration Tool is software to store media information when media (media
types) supported by the printer have been added. It offers functions for users familiar with
media and printers.
The explanation below outlines the functions and operations of the Media Configuration Tool.
The Functions of the Media Configuration Tool
The Media Configuration Tool can be used for the following objectives.
■ Replacing all of the printer and printer driver media information at once
If any of the newly added media types or special media are deleted after the printer has been
sold, you can replace the printer driver media information by downloading the latest media
information files from the Canon Web site. This function allows you to replace printer or printer
drive media information files.
Refer to Chapter 3 “Updating Media Information File” (p.3-1) for more information on this
function.
■ Adding user defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus
You can add your customer defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus.
Additionally, you can set the media name of your choice to the printer operating panel and the
printer driver.
Refer to Chapter 4 “Adding Media Types” (p.4-1) for more information on this function.
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Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration Tool
■ Detailed Settings of Media Properties
When adding media types you can perform detailed settings to match media type properties
such as Media Thickness, Vacuum Strength, and Cut Speed. For instance, when adding
media that does not dry quickly, you can increase the value for Drying Time.
Refer to “Input Media Properties” in Chapter 4 “Adding Media Types” (p.4-4) for an explanation.
■ Customizing the printer and printer driver media type menu
You can change the display order of the media types on the printer operating panel and printer
driver, you can change the name of the media, and you can erase the user-defined media.
Note
Refer to Chapter 5 “Editing Media Types” (p.5-1) for more information on this function.
You cannot change or delete the names for standard media (Canon media).
Outline of the Media Configuration Tool Functions
The explanation below is an outline of the Media Configuration Tool.
■ The Media Configuration Tool Main Screen
You can perform settings for the Media Configuration Tool in the Media Configuration Tool main
screen.
Note
Three buttons display on the main screen of the Media Configuration Tool: Update Media
Typ es , Add Media Type, and Edit Media Type. The following are explanations for each button.
Refer to “Starting the Media Configuration Tool” (p.1-5) for information on how
to start the Media Configuration Tool.
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• The Update Media Types Button
When you click this button, the Update Media Types wizard starts. The wizard is used to
replace printer and printer driver media information files with media information files that you
have downloaded from the Canon Web site or another company’s Web site.
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• The Add Media Type Button
When you click this button, the Add Media Type wizard starts. This wizard is used to add
new media types to the media type information.
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