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Varnish QuickStart

Introduction

This section shows you how to print a simple job with a varnish Printer Flood Fill. The following section provides more detail about printing with varnish.

Printing varnish requires an ONYX media profile (media model) that was made with a CMYKSS ink configuration with spot colors defined. All print modes are supported except the High Definition print mode.

Before you begin

Import an ONYX media profile that was made using a CMYKSS ink configuration with 2 spots defined.

NOTE

Sample Media models for varnish are available for download from the Customer Support section of our website: https://graphiplaza.cpp.canon.

Print a Simple Job Using Varnish

Procedure

  1. Open an image of your choice using an ONYX media profile that supports spot data (CMYKSS ink configuration with spot colors).
  2. Select "Hold for Operator" prior to submitting the job to be printed, so that the job will not automatically be sent to the printer.
    Hold for Operator
  3. Define a printer flood coat.

    To set up a varnish printer flood, modify the printer settings of a processed job in RIP Queue - right click the job, edit printer settings, then select Print Varnish With: Flood Coat (Printer).

  4. Submit the print job (i.e., process/rip the job).
  5. Send the job to the printer and then print it.
Parent topic:
Prepare White Ink or Varnish Print Jobs
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