Even if you consider yourself well-informed about the many useful features of the Canon large-format printers making up the ImagePROGRAF range, there might be a certain perk of your own device that you aren’t (yet) making the most of.

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The “perk” we are referring to is one that is especially pertinent as the “cold snap” intensifies here in the UK.

Yes, that’s right: we are alluding to the ability to recalibrate your Canon graphics printer to make sure it continues producing the very best results, even amid environmental changes.

A feature that enables you to ensure consistently high quality

The relative mildness of the British winter so far this year has been something of a blessing for users of Canon large-format printers. But of course, there is no guarantee this will remain the case! Indeed, temperatures are practically guaranteed to plummet as December turns into January.

This is important to be aware of, because of the potential for temperature and humidity changes to slightly alter the colour representation from your printer.

All brands of printer can be subject to this phenomenon. However, if you happen to own a Canon ImagePROGRAF machine, there is an easy way to prevent or remedy it.

How does this Canon ImagePROGRAF printer calibration functionality work?

This feature of the Japanese giant’s highly rated graphics printers is clever, but also super easy to take advantage of. It is all about compensating for whatever the conditions in the wider environment may be at the time you need to produce the most accurate and impressive prints.

How this feature works is as follows: the machine automatically prints and reads a built-in test pattern, so that it can determine the appropriate colour values to set. It then, of course, makes those adjustments.

To use it, you simply need to tap Maintenance on the LCD screen, followed by Color Calibration, and then Auto Adjust. Finally, it will be a case of selecting Yes to confirm, before allowing the printer to do its work of creating remarkably precise and vivid results.

That’s it. You don’t need to worry about investing in any additional hardware, and you don’t require any technical knowhow. This is just one more example of how, with touches both big and small, Canon large-format printers can make users’ lives easier… including when it’s cold outside.

Ask us for advice and guidance about wide-format print solutions!

One other thing that stays the same at this time of year, is our dedication here at Prizma Graphics to providing our customers – both new and established – with the best possible service.

A key element of this service is our willingness to give specific advice, guidance, and recommendations for the customer’s situation.

So, if there is anything you are unsure about when it comes to the latest Canon large-format printers or the associated supplies, paper, or media, please feel free to reach out to us via email or over the phone.