CanonimagePRESS
imagePRESS C270
Last updated August 21, 2026
The Canon imagePRESS C270 is a colour production digital press built for commercial print shops, in-plant print rooms, and high-volume production environments. It's designed to deliver offset-quality output with the repeatability a paying client expects, running catalogues, booklets, direct mail, and light packaging across a wide range of substrates. Media handling goes well beyond office paper, covering heavy stock, textured and coated media, envelopes, and long-sheet banners. Inline colour sensors calibrate the press automatically during runs, which is what keeps colour consistent from the first sheet to the last.
An important practical note: the imagePRESS C270 is not a self-install device. These presses are delivered, sited, and commissioned by Canon-authorised technicians, who handle the physical installation, print server configuration, and initial colour calibration. The setup instructions below cover connecting operator and client workstations to an already-installed press, not installing the press itself.
Requirements & Prerequisite
Gather the following items before you begin setup. Tick each one as you get it.
Connect this printer
Use your computer’s printer list or the Canon PRINT app to add this model.
Manuals & Guides
imagePRESS Wireless setup on Windows
imagePRESS Wired setup on Windows
imagePRESS Wireless setup on macOS
imagePRESS Wired setup on macOS
imagePRESS Wireless setup on ChromeOS
imagePRESS Wired setup on ChromeOS
imagePRESS Wireless setup on Linux
imagePRESS Wired setup on Linux
imagePRESS Wireless setup on iOS
imagePRESS Wireless setup on Android
Downloads
Troubleshooting Steps
Issue: Colour drifts across a long run
- Run the inline calibration from the print server rather than adjusting manually
- Confirm the correct media profile is selected for the exact stock loaded, not a generic equivalent
- Check that the press has reached stable operating temperature before running colour-critical work
- Log recurring drift with your Canon service provider, since it can indicate a hardware calibration issue
Issue: Registration is off on duplex work
- Run the automatic registration adjustment from the operation panel
- Confirm the media profile matches the stock's actual weight and grain direction
- Check that the stock has been conditioned to the pressroom environment, since humidity affects sheet dimensions
Issue: Misfeeds or double feeds from a tray
- Confirm the tray's media settings match the loaded stock's size, weight, and type
- Fan and jog the stack before loading, particularly with coated or textured stock
- Check that the stock weight falls within the supported range for that specific tray
- Clean the feed rollers if misfeeds persist across multiple stocks
Issue: Jobs won't submit from a workstation
- Confirm the workstation can reach the print server's IP address
- Check that the correct queue or hot folder is selected, since jobs sent to the wrong queue can sit indefinitely
- Verify the operator's account has submission rights if authentication is enabled
- Confirm the job's media requirements match a defined entry in the media library
Issue: Output has streaks, banding, or spotting
- Run the image quality adjustment routines from the operation panel
- Check toner levels and replace any low bottle
- Note the exact defect pattern and spacing before contacting service, as this helps identify the affected component
Issue: Media library entry missing for a new stock
- Create a new media entry in the print server's media library rather than substituting a similar profile
- Enter the exact weight, coating, and size as supplied by the paper merchant
- Run a calibration against the new stock before committing to a production run