2. Enhanced Printing Options
   2. 5. Printing at full size

  1. Printing on Oversized Paper
  2. Printing at Full Size (Windows)
  3. Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X)
  4. Borderless Printing at Actual Size
  5. Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)
  6. Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)

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Printing on Oversized Paper
Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin (See "Print Area (14.1.2)"). To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size.
For example, to print a A4-sized original without a margin at A4 size, print it on paper larger than A4 size and cut away the excess margin.
Note
•  If you prepare an original for printing without a margin and print it on paper of regular size, the image near the edge will not be printed.
•Oversize
The margin required by the printer is added around the outside of a regular paper size. For example, when printing a A4-sized original (210×297 mm), you have the following options.
•(a) Regular paper size: Gray area not printed
•(b) Page Size
•(c) Oversized paper size: Print area matches the page size (b)
Important
•  When printing on oversize paper, load paper larger than the page size—a size that includes the margin required by the printer.
•  Sheets: Load paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 26 mm (1 in) higher than the page size
•  Rolls: Load paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm (0.24 in) higher than the page size


Note
•  Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing.(See "Paper Sizes (6.1.2)")
•  To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Paper Size. Oversized printing is not available with Custom Size.(See "Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (2.7.4)")
For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
•Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) (2.5.3)

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Printing at Full Size (Windows)
This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing)
•Document: Any Type
•Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in)
•Paper: Roll
•Paper type: Plain Paper
•Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])
  1. Choose Print in the application menu.
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  2. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications  (3.1.6)")
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  3. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  4. In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
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  5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  6. Click OSize Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.
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  7. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series.
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  8. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box.
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  9. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the APage Size list.
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  10. Select and click a roll paper in the LPaper Source list.
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  11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the MRoll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
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  12. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
    Note
    •  For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings  (3.1.3)"

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Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X)
This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing)
•Document: Any Type
•Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in])
•Paper: Roll paper
•Paper type: Plain Paper
•Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in])


  1. This sets the BFormat for and CPaper Size.
    Note
    •  The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
    If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
    If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
  2. Select the printer in the APrinter list.
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  3. In FPaper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - Oversize.
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  4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click FOK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu.
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  5. Access the Main pane.
  6. In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
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  7. Make your selection in the EPrint Target list.
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  8. Make your selection in the FPrint Quality list.
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  9. Access the Page Setup pane.
  10. Select and click a roll paper in the APaper Source list.
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  11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the BRoll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
    Note
    •  If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in BRoll Width, click LPrinter Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
  12. Make sure CPage Size shows the original size as specified in CPaper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize.
  13. Confirm the print settings, and then click MPrint to start printing.
    Note
    •  For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings  (4.1.3)"

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Borderless Printing at Actual Size
Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border.
•Borderless Printing
In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Important
•  Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
•  Paper you can use for borderless printing is restricted to particular types of paper and rolls of particular widths. For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper (6.1.1)")
•  If you use an A1 orA2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing onthe Roll Holder.(See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (6.2.1)")
If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing,the Platen maybe soiled from borderless printing.
•  Paper incompatible with the printer's auto cut function can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only.
•  These features cannot be used in combination with borderless printing: special page layouts, centering originals, and printing cut lines on rolls.
•  If Fit Paper Size or Print Image with Actual Size (Windows only) is selected when performing borderless printing, Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) cannot be selected.
•  When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
•  By factory default, the ink drying time is disabled for all paper. When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is cut, depending on frequency of use. In this case, follow these steps to change the ink drying time.
•  On the Main sheet of the printer driver, click Settings in Media Type.
•  Select the ink drying time in the Between Pages list of Drying Time.
•Borderless Printing Method
Choose the method of borderless printing that suits the original, as desired.
•Print Image with Actual Size
Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side.
Note
•  Not all page sizes are available.
•  Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality. When image quality is most important, make the original 3 mm longer on each side than the paper size so that the image can be printed at actual size in borderless printing.
For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
•Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) (2.5.6)

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Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)
This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example.
If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.(See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (6.2.1)")
If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
•Document: Any type
•Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)
•Paper: Roll
•Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper
•Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm)
  1. Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) —that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 × 12.2 in)
    Note
    •  If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation.
    •  The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it fits inside the paper area to be printed on.
  2. Choose Print in the application menu.
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  3. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications  (3.1.6)")
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  4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  5. In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.
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  6. Select the print target in the EPrint Target list.
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  7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  8. In the APage Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
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  9. Select and click a roll paper in the LPaper Source list.
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  10. Select the BBorderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
  11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).
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  12. Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
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  13. In CBorderless Printing Method, click FPrint Image with Actual Size.
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  14. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
    Note
    •  For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings  (3.1.3)"

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Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)
This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example.
If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.(See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (6.2.1)")
The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it.
•Document: Any type
•Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)–Borderless
•Paper: Roll
•Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper
•Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm)
  1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
  2. Select the printer in the BFormat for list.
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  3. In the CPaper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing. Here, click 10"x12" - Borderless.
    Note
    •  Paper sizes supported for borderless printing are indicated by -Borderless.
  4. Click FOK to close the dialog box.
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  5. In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
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  6. Choose Print in the application menu.
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  7. Access the Main pane.
  8. In the AMedia Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper.
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  9. Select the print target in the EPrint Target list.
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  10. Access the Page Setup pane.
  11. Select and click a roll paper in the APaper Source list.
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  12. Confirm that the roll paper width matches the paper size.
    Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the BRoll Width list—in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
    Note
    •  If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in BRoll Width, click LPrinter Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  13. Make sure the CPage Size setting matches the original size as selected in CPaper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless.
  14. Confirm the print settings, and then click MPrint to start printing.
    Note
    •  For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings  (4.1.3)"