How+Calibrate+Printer

=How do I calibrate the printer (iPFX100 generation only)?=


 * Question:** What is calibration?


 * Canon Answer:** "A newly implemented and easy-to-use automatic colour calibration tool utilizes a newly developed built in multi-sensor that rivals any commercial densitometer, and allows users to adjust for colour differences caused by ageing, individual print heads, or between different printers in order to obtain stable colour reproduction. And to ensure productivity and efficiency, the calibration process can be completed in approximately 10 minutes, much faster than competing models."

Calibration is not part of the setup routine for iPF6100 (and presumably the 5100 and 8100). You have to perform the calibration separately as follows:


 * 1) Before color calibration, ensure the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight or other strong sources of light.
 * 2) Load paper compatible with color calibration. When using sheets, load paper A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.5×11 in) vertical, or larger. One sheet is required. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.
 * 3) Press Menu button, then select Adjust Printer -> Calibration -> Auto Adjust -> Yes


 * Note:** Canon manual states you need to use a "compatible" paper for calibration. Recommend using Canon Premium Matte (one of the compatible papers) if a roll came with the printer. A sample roll of Canon Premium Matte is included with the iPF6100. Other approved types listed below. **It isn't known whether using another brand of paper would cause an erroneous calibration.** For those with exacting needs, one Wiki member [|recommends using a proofing paper such as ColorGATE ISOproof 275 gsm].


 * Canon papers compatible with calibration:**

Matte Coated 90 HW Coated Premium MatteP Matte Photo GlossyPhoto 190 SatinPhoto 190 GlossyPhoto 240 SatinPhoto 240 Glossy Photo HW GlossyPhoto2 HW SemiGlPhoto2 Photo PaperPlus FineArt Photo FneArt HW Photo Comm Proofing RC Proofing 210 Proofing Paper