Paper that can be used in Color Calibration (iPF8400)

Article ID: ART139884 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

Paper that can be used in Color Calibration (iPF8400)

Solution

Recommended Environment for Use of Paper

Since the recommended use environment varies according to the paper type, use within the recommended environment range suiting the paper type.
For details, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.

Paper Type and Adjustment Type

  • In color calibration, you can use any of the following paper types.
Also, the adjustment type of color calibration is decided according to the paper type.
  • The media types shown in the table are the names that are displayed in the printer Control Panel.

Paper TypeCountry or Region of Use selected when the printer driver was installedAdjustment Type
Japan, Asia, Oceania EU North or South America
Opaque Paper 120 Not available Available Not available Common calibration
HW Coated Available Available Available Common calibration
GlossyPhoto 170g Available Available Available Common calibration
SatinPhoto 170g Available Available Available Common calibration
GlossyPhotoHG170 Available Available Available Common calibration
SemGlsPhotoHG170 Available Available Available Common calibration
GlossyPhoto 200g Not available Available Available Common calibration
SatinPhoto 200g Not available Available Available Common calibration
GlossyPhoto 240 Not available Available Available Common calibration
SatinPhoto 240 Not available Available Available Common calibration
GlossyPhotoHG255 Available Available Available Common calibration
SemGlsPhotoHG255 Available Available Available Common calibration
RC Photo Luster Not available Not available Available Unique calibration
Premium Gl2 280 Available Available Available Common calibration
Prem.SemiGl2 280 Available Available Available Common calibration
PhotoProPlat adj Available Available Available Common calibration
LW Gloss Proof Available Not available Available Unique calibration
LW Matte Proof Available Not available Available Unique calibration
Proofing Paper3 Available Not available Available Unique calibration
Proofing Paper Available Not available Available Common calibration
Proof SemiGl 195 Not available Available Not available Unique calibration
FineArt Photo Available Available Available Common calibration
FneArt HW Photo Available Available Available Common calibration

NOTE
  • If the paper you are using is not specified in media type, execute color calibration using the paper where the adjustment type is Common calibration, then you can set the calibration adjustment values for the paper you are using.
  • The settings for each media type can be changed using Media Configuration Tool.
Not available media types can be displayed in the Control Panel by changing the settings.
  • For details on the paper that can be used when PhotoProPlat adj is selected as the paper type, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.

Paper Sizes that can be Used in Color Calibration

Paper sizes that can be used in color calibration differ for sheets and rolls.
For details, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
When Using RollsAn unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide
(however, a roll at least 406.4 mm (16.00 in) wide depending on the paper type)
When Using SheetsOne sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
(however, one sheet of unused paper of at least A2 size depending on the paper type)

Registration and Confirmation of Paper Information

  • To Register Paper Information on the Printer
-When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver. Download the new version of Media Information File from the Canon website and install it.
-Use the Media Configuration Tool to add information for media other than genuine Canon paper or media for purposes other than checking output to the printer and the printer driver.

  • To Confirm the Paper Information Registered on the Printer
-Refer to the Calibration sheet on the Color Calibration Management Console when checking details on the computer.
-To print media information, select Paper Details on the Control Panel menu.
The following is displayed in the Calibration field.
DisplayMeaning
Standard Supports color calibration using the printer sensor
High Precision Supports color calibration using the Spectrophotometer Unit
OK(Common) Executes Common calibration
OK(Unique) Executes Unique calibration
N/A Color calibration cannot be executed
N/A(Colorimetry Only) Color calibration cannot be executed, but it can be used for acquiring color measurement data


IMPORTANT
  • To restore the default settings, set Reset PaprSetngs to Yes in System Setup in the Control Panel menu.
Because paper information added or modified by the Media Configuration Tool is deleted, if you have calibrated the printer using paper with information added by the Media Configuration Tool, color calibration executed this way can no longer be applied to any type of paper.
If you wish to apply calibration results, prepare calibration-compatible paper that was in the original settings and perform calibration again.

Adjustment Types of Color Calibration

Color calibration has two adjustment types, Common calibration and Unique calibration, with one of these selected when color calibration is executed.
The selected adjustment type is determined from the media type that color calibration is executed on.
  • Common calibration
Common calibration is a feature that allows you to use multiple media types easily in a short time because it is not necessary to execute color calibration on each media type.
If color calibration is executed on paper categorized as Common calibration, dedicated calibration adjustment values are set on the media type that Common calibration was executed on.
Furthermore, calibration adjustment values are set on all print qualities for all media types where color calibration has not been executed.

NOTE
  • The calibration adjustment values are not overwritten for media types where color calibration has been executed once and dedicated calibration adjustment values have been set.

  • Unique calibration
If color calibration is executed on paper categorized as Unique calibration, calibration adjustment values are set only for the media type that the color calibration was executed on.

NOTE
  • Even if paper categorized as Unique calibration is used, if the media type has yet to execute color calibration even once and does not have any dedicated calibration adjustment values, the calibration adjustment values are overwritten when Common calibration is executed.


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