How to Update Firmware on a Canon iPF Inkjet Printer

How to update firmware Canon printerUpdating your printer’s firmware is an important step that should be performed once a new printer arrives and then on a regular basis. By updating the firmware, you are ensuring that your printer is being used to its fullest capacity.

Firmware updates typically include fixes or patches that, in the past, have improved things like print speed and have helped to reduce paper waste and ink consumption. At the very least, you should check for new firmware updates every six months and update your firmware when new releases are available.

In the videos below you will learn how to update the firmware on a Canon imagePROGRAF printer using a PC or a Mac.

How to Download and Install ICC Profiles for a Mac and a PC

How to download ICC profiles for a Mac and PCICC profiles are an integral part of color management in the printing process. When available, an ICC profile should always be used when printing to give you the best possible results and ensure the closest possible color match and rendering.

In the videos below you will learn how to download and install ICC profiles using a Mac or PC. Future videos will discuss the use of profiles when soft proofing images in Photoshop and the overall print workflow for Canon imagePROGRAF, Epson Stylus Pro, and HP Z series printers.