IPF5000...HELLLLLLP!!!!

[august]

is there anyone out there that has one of these?

i am struggling to get it to work and i do not have the software or manual...
need to start printing immediately.

please oh please oh please...

[Viper97]

Both the drivers and manuals are available at Canon Global . Be sure you select the proper operating system. I do believe there is also a download for a quick start pdf in case you get too anxious to read the whole manual.

[Max@Home]

Originally Posted by august

is there anyone out there that has one of these?

i am struggling to get it to work and i do not have the software or manual...
need to start printing immediately.

please oh please oh please...

apart from the obvious Canon website mentioned earlier, some more reading:

canonipf - home

(check out the left side of the webpage with links to FAQ's about setup, etc, etc, etc...)

...and a good review (on Luminous Landscape)...

Canon iPF5000 Printer Review

...€0.02...

Kindest regards!

Max@Home

[Viper97]

Ack! Forgot the Canon Wiki... thanks for the input.

[august]

alright. will start there and update shortly...thank you very much. i love this place for that very reason. a great volume of knowledge.

if anyone else has any other suggestions i would love to hear them.



august

[Max@Home]

Originally Posted by Viper97

Ack! Forgot the Canon Wiki... thanks for the input.

U R welcome

...are you an active user of the ipf5000?...

..€0.02...

Kindest regards!

Max@Home

[Viper97]

No... I own the iPF6100 a tad different but still a fantastic printer.

[august]

the thing is that i got this thing from a friend of mine and i have a show in 5 days and i need to get it printing...so far i havent been able to figure it out and the manual that i have found is wonky. it's not step by step at all.

basically i need to test print tonight and order paper for rush delivery early next week.

its gonna be close. last minute thing.

aggggghhhhhhh....

anyone have any suggestions on some good 16x20 semigloss for this thing?

[Max@Home]

Originally Posted by august

the thing is that i got this thing from a friend of mine and i have a show in 5 days and i need to get it printing...so far i havent been able to figure it out and the manual that i have found is wonky. it's not step by step at all.

...this one is...

Canon Digital Learning Center - Standard Set-Up for imagePROGRAF Printers

basically i need to test print tonight and order paper for rush delivery early next week.

its gonna be close. last minute thing.

aggggghhhhhhh....

anyone have any suggestions on some good 16x20 semigloss for this thing?

Canon Professional Paper ?? ...comes in all sorts...

Canon Digital Learning Center - Canon Original Media Choices & Loading Paper for the imagePROGRAF 5100, 6100, 6200, 8100 and 9100 Printers

...hope this helps, €0.02 and all...

Kindest regards!

Max@Home

[august]

thanks max, i really appreciate the help.

i was looking online at the cannon site and i wasnt finding 16x20 paper size for some reason.

also, i am interested in learning about different types of paper. i am leaning toward pearl but i am wondering if there is a better paper for framed fine art prints.

i know this is going to sound plebean, but i have never printed my own work outside of ye good old dark room so this is all very new to me.

i have been at this all day and nothing seems to be working.

if i had hair i would pull it right out i tell you!

argh.

[Viper97]

I've heard good things about pearl and it may suit you for now. I understand you are under a time crunch. This sort of thing really sucks.

My quesiton to you would be, "What type of photos do you print?" I ask that because some folks tend to settle on one paper fits all solutions while I will print an image on a few smaller sheets of paper to see which paper really fits the image.

My experience indicates that there really isn't a one paper solution. I use Museo Max, HW Satin from Canon, German Etching Paper also from Canon, I also use the watercolor papers and am playing with the new Sugarcane paper from Hahnemuhle.

Each paper makes a subtitle change in the image, sometimes enhancing it or others muting the effect of the picture. You are going to need some time to play once you get this print job done!

As far as paper sizes go, you can always go up one size and then use a steel straight edge and a razor and trim it to size. No problems there and most of use for 24" roll paper a device like the Rotatrim to cut to final size.

Have you downloaded the drivers to match your Operating System? Installed them? Is it working? Can you at least run a calibration on the printer?

USB is probably the quickest connection method but if the 5100 has a network connection utilizing that will definately increase performance.

All in all you have a great machine. Just make sure you download the paper profiles to get you by for the initial printing, later you might want to create your own.

Lots of help available here on this forum. Heck if you were close I'd pop over and show you the ropes. Meanwhile, relax breathe deep and don't let the monster size of the printer intimidate you.

Ooooommmmmmm.... we are one with the printer .

Can't help with the hair though, I have all of mine but it's turning this weird silver color.

[august]

great advice viper. thank you.

i finally got it to print tonight. not even sure how! lol...

rush ordering paper this evening...

Q: where do i find and how do i apply profiles?

[Max@Home]

Originally Posted by august

Q: where do i find and how do i apply profiles?

You will find the Canon Paper profiles here (basically, they are on the paper manufacturer's sites!):

Canon Digital Learning Center - Printer Profiles

How to use them is in the Digital Color Management Guidebook here:

Canon Digital Learning Center - Digital Color Management Guidebook

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Kindest regards!

Max@Home

[august]

okay, so it is printing now. (yay)

but for some reason, i am unable to do a borderless 8x10 print.

it isn't even offering me an 8x10 option!

i have tried using advanced settings and adding this, but it doesnt seem to want to take.

i just dont get it.

sigh...

[Viper97]

I don't believe borderless is an option, period. I can't do it on my 6100 either, just a fact of life when it comes to Canon and this series. You can however, go the one paper larger and specify the size I believe, especially if you have Qimage. This is my work around.