Media Type Settings on the Printer Driver and Printer (Windows) - PRO-300

Article ID: ART177181 | Date published: 07/23/2020 | Date last updated: 07/27/2020
 

Description

Leran about the media type settings in the Windows printer driver for the imagePROGRAF PRO-300.

Solution

When you use this printer, selecting a media type and paper size that matches the print purpose will help you achieve the best print results.
Depending on the media type you are using, specify the media type settings on the printer's operation panel or the printer driver as described below.

 

Canon genuine papers (Document Printing)

Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver Paper information registered on the printer

Canon Red Label Superior <WOP111>

Plain Paper

Plain paper

Canon Océ Office Colour Paper <SAT213>

Plain Paper

Plain paper

 

Canon genuine papers (Photo Printing)

Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver Paper information registered on the printer

Photo Paper Plus Glossy II <PP-201/PP-208/PP-301>

Photo Paper Plus Glossy II A

Plus Glossy II A

Photo Paper Pro Platinum <PT-101>

Photo Paper Pro Platinum

Pro Platinum

Photo Paper Pro Luster <LU-101>

Photo Paper Pro Luster

Pro Luster

Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss <SG-201>

Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss

Plus Semi-gloss

Matte Photo Paper <MP-101>

Matte Photo Paper

Matte

Premium Fine Art Smooth <FA-SM1>

Premium Fine Art Smooth

Fine Art Smooth

Premium Fine Art Rough <FA-RG1>

Premium Fine Art Rough

Fine Art Rough

Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte <PM-101>

Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte A

ProPremiumMatteA

 

Commercially available papers

When you use non-genuine Canon paper, you can print easily by using the existing settings that have been prepared on the printer's operation panel and in the printer driver.

Media name Media Type in the printer driver Paper information registered on the printer

Plain Paper (including recycled paper)

Plain Paper

Plain paper

Photo Paper (Approximately 0.1mm to less than 0.3mm)

Lightweight Photo Paper *2

Light Photo Paper

Photo Paper (Approximately 0.3mm to less than 0.6mm)

Heavyweight Photo Paper *2

Heavy Photo Paper

Baryta Photo Paper *3

Baryta Photo Paper

Baryta PhotoPaper

Art Paper (Approximately 0.1mm to less than 0.3mm)

Heavyweight Fine Art Paper *2

Heavy Art Paper

Art Paper (Approximately 0.3mm to less than 0.6mm)

Extra Heavyweight Fine Art Paper *2

EX Hvy Art Paper

Art Paper *1

Highest Density Fine Art Paper

High Density Art

Fabric that has the look of canvas

Canvas *2

Canvas

Japanese Paper Washi

Japanese Paper Washi *2

Japanese Paper

Greeting Cards

Inkjet Greeting Card

IJ Greeting Card

Card Stock

Card Stock

Card stock



*1 Use the Highest Density Fine Art Paper setting when using a type of Fine Art Paper that is particularly thick and will absorb more ink than others.
More ink is used than in regular printing and therefore depending on the type of paper, it can increase the depth of color.
However, depending on the type of paper used, the ink can bleed into the paper, causing the paper to rub and get dirty, or damage the print heads.

*2 To improve the print quality and paper feeding when using paper other than Canon genuine paper, create a custom paper by using Media Configuration Tool and add it to the printer.
These media types can be used as custom paper standards.
 

*3 If you are using baryta photo paper for inkjet printers, configure settings for Baryta Photo Paper.
It improves the consistency of the coloring and gloss, achieving high-quality print results with a sense of depth.

 If you have added a new media type using the Media Configuration Tool, open the printer driver settings screen and from the Maintenance tab, select Update Media Information and carry out a driver media information update.
When printing on a newly added media type, change both the media settings on the printer driver and the registered media information on the printer to those of the new media.

 When you set the Media Type to Matte Photo Paper, Premium Fine Art Smooth, Premium Fine Art Rough, or Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte A in the printer driver, we recommend that you set Page Size to 4"x6" 10x15cm, L 89x127mm, or "XXX (Margin 25)" in the printer driver.


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