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Printer User's Guide Manuals for this printer Setup Guide Basic Guide User's Guide Electronic manual Paper Reference Guide Electronic manual Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer. Keep this manual Software 359 Printer Driver 360 Preview 384 Free Layout 412 Color imageRUNNER - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 2
Note In order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included on the "User Manuals CD-ROM" supplied with the printer. Thus, there are descriptions that are applied only in HTML format, and functions (video display function, etc.) that cannot - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 3
Options 35 Choosing Paper for Printing 36 Choosing a Paper for Printing ...36 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ...36 Printing Photos Images 54 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...54 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows 56 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 4
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X 114 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes ...117 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows 117 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X 119 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 122 Printing Multiple Originals Next - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 5
181 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu 183 Main Sheet ...184 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ...187 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ...187 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application 189 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color ...189 Object Adjustment - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 6
...260 Main Sheet ...262 Page Setup Sheet ...265 Color Settings Sheet (Color) ...267 Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) ...268 Print History Sheet ...269 Support Sheet ...271 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box ...271 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ...275 Set Configuration Dialog Box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 7
Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color 284 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome 286 Adjust the Colors by Color Output Media Size 296 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper 297 Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print ...298 Print with No Borders - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 8
Driver Dialog Box from Applications 366 Main Pane ...366 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ...369 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ...370 View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application 372 Matching pane ...372 Color Settings Pane: Color ...375 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 9
...468 Main Sheet ...469 Page Setup Sheet ...472 Color Settings Sheet (Color) ...474 Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) ...475 Print History Sheet ...476 Support Sheet ...477 9 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box ...478 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ...482 Set Configuration Dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 10
Adding a Media Type 528 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide ...528 Updating paper information ...529 Handling rolls 531 10 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ...531 Loading Rolls in the Printer ...534 Changing the Type of Paper ...536 Specifying the Paper Length ...537 Removing the Roll from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 11
Handling and Use of Paper Feeding Roll Paper Manually ...541 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ...542 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ...542 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ...544 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 548 Reducing Dust from Cutting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 12
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X 683 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI 683 NetWare Settings 686 Configuring NetWare Network Settings ...686 12 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ...686 Specifying NetWare Print Services ...689 Configuring - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 13
730 Adjusting the Printhead ...730 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 730 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 732 13 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ...734 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images 735 Adjusting the feed amount 737 Adjusting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 14
749 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X 751 Color Calibration 754 Managing Colors ...754 Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors ...757 Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor ...758 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration ...760 Color Calibration Management Console (Windows - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 15
866 Preparing to Transfer the Printer ...869 Updating the Firmware ...874 Consumables 875 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 877 Frequently Asked Questions 878 Frequently Asked Questions ...878 Problems Regarding Paper 880 15 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ...880 Clearing Jammed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 16
903 Installation problems 904 Removing Installed Printer Drivers ...904 Other problems 906 The printer does not go on ...906 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...906 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 906 The printer consumes a lot of ink ...906 Ink Level - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 17
selected, but a roll is loaded...918 Wrong paper feed slot for manual paper...918 Paper jam...919 Paper loaded askew...919 Paper not aligned with right guide...919 Cannot detect papr ...920 Cannot feed paper...920 Cannot cut paper...920 End of paper feed...921 Borderless printng not possible...921 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 18
There is a problem with the multi-sensor 932 Multi-sensor error ...932 Specifications 933 Printer Specifications 934 Specifications ...934 Print Area ...936 Appendix 939 Safety Precautions 940 Safety Precautions ...940 Legal Notices ...942 Manuals for this printer 944 Manuals for this - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 19
X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message 911 Specifications 933 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 20
and Printing on Sheets ...26 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows 176 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 362 Printing in Windows ...27 Printing from Mac OS X ...28 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. This section introduces - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 21
Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure iPF6400 Turning the Printer On and Off Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (See "Resizing Originals to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 22
Workflow Printing procedure Turning the Printer On and Off iPF6400 • An Ink Tank is not installed see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.836 • If Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. • Starting the printer when it is connected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 23
→P.544 • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") Note →P.524 (See "Types of Paper.") →P.524 • To wait until the ink dries after printing before cutting the roll, set Drying Time in the printer driver. (See "Specifying the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 24
Basic Printing Workflow Loading and Printing on Rolls 2 Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.531 iPF6400 3 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.534 Printing procedure 24 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 25
iPF6400 Loading and Printing on paper. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.") →P.537 5 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.176 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.362 25 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 26
." →P.20 1 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.21 2 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.176 26 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.362 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 27
iPF6400 Printing in Windows Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 3 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.27 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.28 4 Load a sheet manually. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.554 (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) The printer User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 28
Before printing, you must register the printer in imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. For instructions on registering the printer, see "Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ." →P.683 • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 29
Basic Printing Workflow iPF6400 2 Select the printer in the Printer list. 3 Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. Printing from Mac OS X Printing procedure 29 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 30
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF6400 Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the button on the Control Panel. When you press the Stop button during printing, printer operation varies depending on the current status. • If you press the Stop , select "Yes". 30 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 31
Basic Printing Workflow iPF6400 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 32
iPF6400 • Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission, jobs are not dis- Note played even during printing. • Print jobs are displayed in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window from the moment the printer starts - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 33
Basic Printing Workflow iPF6400 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using. Note The job sent to the printer is canceled. 5 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer. • Always follow these steps if you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 34
iPF6400 Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer queue re- Note sumes. • When paper is advanced • When you execute Chg. Paper Type in the Paper Menu 1 During printing, on the Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 35
iPF6400 User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 36
and size. For instructions on configuring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.176 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.362 36 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 37
iPF6400 printer driver, you can easily configure the printing of illustrations and photos. Print Target Photo (Color colors with impact and high saturation. Faithful Color Reproduction Print with minimum color color space of Adobe RGB in optimal color. Colors for Printing →P.61 ". For instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 38
2 280. In the A Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 39
roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). 10 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings →P.174 " 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For instructions on confirming print settings - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 40
Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. iPF6400 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 A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size list, click the size of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 41
Options iPF6400 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 42
Adobe RGB color space that you have created in Photoshop, the Adobe Systems photo retouching application. Using the dedicated Photoshop printer driver plug-in (provided with the printer) makes it easy to print Adobe RGB images more attractively. • Using the Plug-in to Print The imagePROGRAF Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 43
Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents iPF6400 • Adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, saturation, and gray levels. Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) For instructions on using the printer driver to print Adobe RGB images created in Photoshop, refer to the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 44
Windows) iPF6400 8 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 depending on the paper type. Note 12 Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 13 Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 44 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 45
iPF6400 14 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 15 In A Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. 16 In C Color Space, click Adobe RGB. 17 Click OK to close the Color Settings - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 46
3 Make sure the setting mode is Color Management. 4 In the Color Handling list, click Printer Manages Colors. 5 Click Print. 6 Access the Main pane. iPF6400 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy 46 Paper 2 280. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 47
Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Note 11 Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 12 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 13 Click Matching to display the Matching pane. 14 In Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. 15 In Color Space, click Adobe RGB. 16 Click OK to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 48
iPF6400 18 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 19 Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer printer driver, Colors for Printing →P.61 ". For instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 49
Options iPF6400 Printing Office Documents (Windows) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 50
Page Setup. iPF6400 Printing Photos and Office Documents 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 A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size list, click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 51
iPF6400 5 Access the Main pane. Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper . 10 Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. 51 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 52
- for Paper Tray (Large Margins). iPF6400 12 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings →P.360 . 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 53
iPF6400 4 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Enhanced Printing Options Printing applications on the same page. • For details on how to edit and sort images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. Note 53 10 Print from the PosterArtist menu. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 54
Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF6400 Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...54 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows 56 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X 58 Giving Priority to Particular - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 55
Enhanced Printing Options iPF6400 Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Host ICM Mode ColorSync Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Description Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 56
the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Adjusting Images 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6 Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 56 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 57
iPF6400 7 Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 8 On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color Select the color tone in the color region or the level of color saturation, in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 58
Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) 10 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 11 Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 58 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 59
Options iPF6400 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 Choose the original size in the F Paper the type of paper that is loaded. 7 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 8 Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 59 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 60
Color Settings dialog box. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 10 On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan Description Fine-tune color Select the color tone in the color region level of color saturation, in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 61
iPF6400 12 Access the Page Setup pane. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 13 Confirm the settings of A Paper a lot of color coverage. In this selected type of paper are listed under ink than in other modes, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 62
Choose whether to print in color or monochrome. (Refer to "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.54 ") You can paper type and print quality is selected. 62 • Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines Prints making fine lines appear thicker. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 63
. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and select the Unidir- Note ectional Printing check box. For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 64
and contrast, click H Color Settings. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." →P.54 Note 10 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 64 11 Confirm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 65
Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images iPF6400 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions ( menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. 4 Click F OK to close the dialog box. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 66
H Color Mode list. 12 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.54 " Note 13 Access the Page Setup pane. 14 Confirm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size. 66 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 67
iPF6400 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) 15 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.364 " Note Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 67 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 68
Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Printing enlargements or reductions For instructions on resizing originals to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 69
iPF6400 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5 Select the printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 70
iPF6400 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 71
Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 8 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 9 Access the Page Setup pane. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 71 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 72
iPF6400 11 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer sure E Fit Paper Size is selected. 15 Click ISO A3 in the I Paper Size list. 16 printer driver, as desired. 72 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 73
) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 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 →P.181 ") 73 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 74
iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper display the Page Setup sheet. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 8 In the A Page Size list, click the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 75
or reductions iPF6400 9 Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not disNote played on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) 10 Click E Fit Roll Paper Width - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 76
C Paper Size. iPF6400 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 A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 77
). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main Note pane to update the printer information. 12 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box-in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 78
printer driver, as desired. • Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. iPF6400 Printing enlargements or reductions For instructions (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]) • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 79
iPF6400 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5 Select the printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 80
iPF6400 12 Click F Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 81
iPF6400 1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7 Make your selection in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 82
L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 82 13 Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 83
iPF6400 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) 14 Click G Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper Print Settings →P.364 " Note Printing enlargements or reductions 83 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 84
on Oversize Paper iPF6400 Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ...84 paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm (0.24 in) higher than the page size • Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing. (See Note "Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 85
then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing at full size 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 85 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 86
sheet. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 6 Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. 7 In the Paper Size 10 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 87
iPF6400 1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In F Paper list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7 Make your selection in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 88
420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Note B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12 Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dia- log box-in this - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 89
in the Paper Reference Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut cleanly) is selected • When the following settings are made in the printer control panel • Cutting Mode is Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver • When printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 90
borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. Important If Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1 Create the original - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 91
display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") →P.181 4 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 92
iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 93
Printing at full size iPF6400 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In the C Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported for borderless printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 94
Printing Options Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF6400 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches Important printing surfaces - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 95
Enhanced Printing Options iPF6400 13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.364 " Note Printing at full size 95 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 96
in the Paper Reference Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut cleanly) is selected • When the following settings are made in the printer control panel • Cutting Mode is Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver • When printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 97
printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 Note mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions 254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches ( - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 98
iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper change the ink drying time using the following procedure. • Click Advanced Settings in Media Type. • Select an ink drying - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 99
. • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the edges. Important If you require : 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 99 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 100
box. iPF6400 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In the C Paper Size paper size. 6 Choose Print in the application menu. 7 Access the Main pane. 8 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 100 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 101
iPF6400 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 101 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 102
only in the Paper Reference Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut cleanly) is selected • When the following settings are made in the printer control panel • Cutting Mode is Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver 102 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 103
iPF6400 paper is fed out to a prescribed length before cutting in order to prevent cutting problems and ejection problems, the trailing edge of the roll paper paper width in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the roll paper Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 104
of the paper size. • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the mar- Note gin, refer to the software documentation. 2 Choose Print in the application menu. 3 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 105
iPF6400 ISO A4. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 10 Select the B Borderless Printing the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Method, make sure E Scale to fit Roll Paper Width is selected. 14 Confirm the print settings and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 106
iPF6400 paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink Paper type: Canon 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. Borderless Printing 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In C Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 107
In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches Important - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 108
the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Note Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 109
, Important a warning message is displayed when there is not enough roll paper left. • If not much ink is left, prepare replacement ink tanks. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 110
(100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 in (406.4 mm) The print procedure is as follows. 1. Register a Custom Paper Size in the printer driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver with Custom Paper Size. Once you register - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 111
sizes iPF6400 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 7 Under Paper Size, enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height. 8 Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. 9 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 10 Close the printer driver dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 112
; Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5 After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 113
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes iPF6400 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing check box. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 10 After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. 11 . 113 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 114
list, click Yes. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 115
iPF6400 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) 3 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 4 Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Page the corresponding banner settings. 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 115 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 116
-Format Printing; Mac OS X) 2 Access the Main pane. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 3 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 4 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 5 Make - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 117
on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver with Custom Paper Size. Once you register Custom Paper Size, you then can select it repeatedly from the paper size list. Custom Paper Size can be set - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 118
mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) 1 Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. 2 Choose Print in the application menu. 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 →P.181 ") 4 Make - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 119
Sizes (Mac OS X) For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver with Custom Page Sizes (Mac OS X v10.5)/Custom Paper Sizes (Mac OS X v10.6 or later). Once you register Custom Page Sizes - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 120
in]) iPF6400 • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X v10.5. The method of setting up non-standard paper sizes varies depend- Note ing on the version of Mac OS X. 1 Create the document in the application. 2 Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. 3 Choose - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 121
iPF6400 Printing on Non-Standard Paper sizes 13 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 14 After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected 16 Access the Page Setup pane. 17 Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list. 18 In C Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 122
Enhanced Printing Options Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other iPF6400 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ...122 Printing Multiple multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 122 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 123
per sheet iPF6400 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. For instructions on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 124
.) iPF6400 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8 Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. • Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple appli- Note cations on the same page. • For instructions on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 125
as desired. • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange originals from 125 Note multiple applications on the same page. • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 126
the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout →P.412 . Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • Banner Printing iPF6400 Tiling - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 127
iPF6400 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4 In the A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. 5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 6 Select - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 128
print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.178 " Note iPF6400 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 Click the original size in the F Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 129
iPF6400 5 Access the Main pane. Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 6 In the A Media Type list, click the type of paper the Page Setup pane. 10 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Paper Source list. 11 Confirm the print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 130
Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 130 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 131
iPF6400 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5 Make your selection in the E Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 132
Mac OS X) 11 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 12 Select the A : A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 132 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 133
and multiple pages per sheet iPF6400 1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size list, click . 133 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 134
Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) 7 Access the Main pane. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 9 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 10 Make - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 135
can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. 135 • Page Layout Choose poster printing. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 136
driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 5 Click Poster in the E Print Target list. 136 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 137
iPF6400 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Printing Large Posters (Windows) 7 In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. 8 Click Manual in the L Paper to close the Pages to Print dialog box. 137 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 138
Printing Large Posters (Windows) 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.178 " Note iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 138 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 139
: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 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 →P.181 ") 139 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 140
iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper 8 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 141
iPF6400 10 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ( following example. • 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: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 141 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 142
Paper Size iPF6400 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 A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 143
Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13 Select the J Print Centered check box. 143 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 144
• Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 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 →P.181 ") 144 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 145
original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. 8 Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 9 Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list. 10 Click F Scaling and enter 50. 11 Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. 145 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 146
to display the Layout sheet. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals 13 Select the E Print Centered check box. 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 147
iPF6400 1 This sets the B Format for and C Paper printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7 Make your selection in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 148
print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.364 " Note • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Important 148 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 149
width of A3/A4 roll paper (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 149 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 150
iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 8 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 151
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 A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 4 If - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 152
OS X) 5 Access the Main pane. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 9 Make sure the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 153
of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins. • Printing without the top and bottom margins is not supported in the following cases. Important • Banner printing • If you have chosen poster as the type of page - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 154
Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Conserving roll paper 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 154 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 155
to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • 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: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 155 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 156
iPF6400 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 A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 156 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 157
L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 10 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11 Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. 157 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 158
OS X) 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.364 " Note iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 158 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 159
Enhanced Printing Options Checking Images Before Printing iPF6400 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 160
iPF6400 Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ...160 Printing with Watermarks- COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows 161 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation 163 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper size, color, and supported in Windows. Note • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 161
.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in[) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 162
(Windows) 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF6400 7 In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in 8 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 163
: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.181 ") 163 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 164
. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Landscape. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 11 164 Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 165
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 A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 4 In - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 166
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) 6 Access the Main pane. iPF6400 Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 167
printer is not shown in Note B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper on another computer. (In Windows.) For instructions on using favorites to print, refer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 168
) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to Note - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 169
OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to Note - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 170
Options Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF6400 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 Choose the original size in the F Paper Size list. Other useful settings 6 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 7 Access the Main pane. 8 In the A Media Type list, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 171
iPF6400 9 Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings di- alog box. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 10 To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 172
iPF6400 172 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 173
iPF6400 User's Guide Windows Software Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software Printer Driver 174 Preview 208 Free Layout 218 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 241 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 252 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 174
197 Paper Size Options Dialog Box ...199 Layout Sheet ...200 Page Options Dialog Box ...202 Special Settings Dialog Box ...203 Favorites Sheet ...204 Utility Sheet ...205 Support Sheet ...206 Settings Summaries Dialog Box ...207 Device Settings Sheet ...207 Printer Driver Settings For instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 175
iPF6400 For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. Printer Driver Settings (Windows) Windows Software Printer Driver • Main Sheet →P.184 You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 176
the Printer Driver (Windows) You can view support information and the user manual. iPF6400 Windows Software Printer Driver • Device Settings Sheet →P.207 You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver. imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 177
iPF6400 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) Windows Software Printer Driver 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. • Click the B Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 178
iPF6400 Printer Driver Display Area P Top illustrations Q Middle, bordered area R Bottom illustrations Information Displayed Illustrations indicate the orientation, page layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information. The page size, paper , imagePROGRAF Preview - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 179
iPF6400 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) Windows Software Printer Driver 4 Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts Print in the File menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview →P.208 . Note 179 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 180
iPF6400 Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver display the Favorites sheet. Printer Driver 5 Click H Add to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 181
Software iPF6400 Accessing the Printer Driver the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog For instructions on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings →P.178 " Note Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 182
. • Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application software Windows Software Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 183
Windows Software iPF6400 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu 1 Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2 Select the printer, and then display the printer proper- ties - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 184
by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. iPF6400 • If you access the printer driver dialog box from paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Refer- ence Guide".) User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 185
iPF6400 Main Sheet (Windows) • B Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box →P.187 • C Advanced Settings Displays Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 186
Application →P.189 Configuration using Advanced Settings iPF6400 Windows Software Printer Driver • E Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.61 • F Print Quality Choose - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 187
"Main Sheet →P.184 ") • A Paper Source Shows the paper source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the paper source and media type settings in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box In - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 188
Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF6400 A Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Between Pages setting is only valid for rolls. • B Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 189
Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Printer Driver • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, for the selected Print Target. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 190
Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) iPF6400 Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.(See Note "Main Sheet →P.184 ") • A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 191
iPF6400 • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.54 " Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 192
following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. iPF6400 Windows Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 193
management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using. C:Windows\system32\spool\drivers\color folder • C: may vary according to the user environment. Note • For details - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 194
iPF6400 Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. • B View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern. • C Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 195
iPF6400 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.54 " Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 196
Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) iPF6400 Gray Adjustment Sheet On theGray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Windows Software Printer Driver • To display theGray Adjustment sheet, on theMain Sheet →P.184 , selectMonochrome (Photo) - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 197
iPF6400 • H Highlight Adjust the brightness of Printer Driver • A Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see "Paper Sizes →P.524 " • B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if roll paper is selected in the L Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 198
is selected. Choose the size of the paper you will print on. For details on available paper sizes, see "Paper Sizes →P.524 " Paper sizes compatible with borderless printing are shown in the list. • C Enlarged/Reduced Printing Windows Software Printer Driver Choose from the following options when - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 199
Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Printer Driver • You cannot create any arbitrary roll paper width as a Custom Paper Size. Important • If you select a Paper Size from Paper Size Options, load paper of a size equal to or larger than the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 200
Windows Software Layout Sheet (Windows) iPF6400 • A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. • B Delete Custom paper sizes created by users can be deleted from the A Paper Size List, as needed. However, they cannot be deleted in the following - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 201
Windows Software Printer Driver iPF6400 Layout Sheet (Windows) • B Set Click by 180 degrees before printing. • G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable sheet to the default values. 201 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 202
Box (Windows) Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. iPF6400 Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options.( functions, these items will be printed for each page. 202 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 203
iPF6400 Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Windows Software Printer Driver If it is set to Yes, problems in the printing may be improved. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 204
iPF6400 Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Windows Software Printer Driver the settings items used in preference, refer to the printer driver help. • F Delete Click to delete the selected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 205
Windows Software iPF6400 Utility Sheet (Windows) • H Add Click to display the Add dialog box, which Printer Driver • A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) check • Nozzle (ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 206
imageRUNNER →P.250 For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →P.241 . Support Sheet On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 207
Windows Software iPF6400 Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Printer Driver • A About You can display version information for the printer driver. 207 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 208
of Preview iPF6400 Preview The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from Note you use. 2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 209
iPF6400 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. 209 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 210
Windows Software Preview Main Window • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. iPF6400 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.211 Preview • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 211
." →P.214 • Center Originals Across Roll You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For more information about Center Originals Across Roll, see "Print on the Center." →P.216 • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note • No Spaces at Top or Bottom You can save - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 212
printer. • Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor. Enlarge/Reduce the screen display You can enlarge or reduce the screen display when you select Zoom from the View menu. Fit Screen Setting Display all. Details Fit to Width Display to the width of the paper. Reduce - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 213
iPF6400 inch Setting Use inches as the ruler unit. Details Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver lengthwise across the roll. Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to rotate - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 214
Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1 In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. iPF6400 Windows Software Preview Button Upper Button Right Button Left Button Lower Button 214 Details Turn - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 215
Software Preview iPF6400 Printing with Selecting the Layout • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. Note • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. • You - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 216
Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. 1 Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. iPF6400 Windows Software Preview 2 Click the Print button Printing on the center begins. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note 216 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 217
iPF6400 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. 1 Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 218
Free Layout The Features of Free Layout (Windows) iPF6400 Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ...218 Starting from the ceiling. • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from Note the Free Layout settings. 218 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 219
iPF6400 Starting Free Layout (Windows) 2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note 3 From the list, select the printer Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. 219 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 220
Layout Main Window (Windows) Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. iPF6400 Windows Software Free Layout • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 221
iPF6400 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Detailed Settings (Windows) Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 222
for paper length, margins, and so on. • Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Grid Color Select the grid line color. • Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 223
automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Manual Settings You can input the length of one page to print on roll paper in numerical characters. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note • You can input between 203.2 and 18000.0(mm) (between 8.00 and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 224
iPF6400 • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Up- Note per Left to Right or Upper Right to Left. • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. 224 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 225
Windows Software iPF6400 • When the objects are not selected, you can not Note • Enl./Red. When you place a checkmark here, you can select Scaling, Fit Paper Size, or Fit Photo Size. Setting Details Scaling Allows you to input the value of selected, you can not select Format. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 226
When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Note iPF6400 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay document on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 227
iPF6400 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page (Windows) Windows Software Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 228
document created with application software in the layout area as an object. iPF6400 Free Layout 7 Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 229
Windows Software iPF6400 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) 2 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 230
4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. iPF6400 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note • When you select Free Layout, all other and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout 230 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 231
Windows Software iPF6400 Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Selecting an Object (Windows . Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Free Layout 231 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 232
menu. • When you specify the area with dragging the mouse, the object in the area is selected. iPF6400 Windows Software Free Layout Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 233
Windows Software Free Layout iPF6400 3 Click the OK button. Moving an Object You can move the object position. 1 Select an object. 2 Place the pointer inside the Dialog Box →P.224 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Moving an Object (Windows) 233 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 234
Laying out Objects Automatically (Windows) iPF6400 Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. justifying them to the top. • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. 234 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 235
iPF6400 • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. User's Guide Aligning Objects (Windows) 235 Free Layout Windows Software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 236
You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. iPF6400 Windows Software Free Layout • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. 236 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 237
Windows Software Free Layout iPF6400 • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object (Windows) Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. 237 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 238
for major operations. • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. iPF6400 Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 239
iPF6400 Binding Settings Dialog Box (Windows) • Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size. The following settings are available for the finished size. Setting Details Fit Roll Paper when folding paper. The Configures the color and type of fold lines. • To not print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 240
style. iPF6400 • Only Paper) is also available when Specify Folded Size is selected. Note 5 Click OK to save the settings. 6 Open the Binding Settings dialog box from the Edit menu. 7 Select Bottom or Top in Binding Edge. 8 Specify the Binding width in Binding. 9 Configure the Fold Line Color Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 241
reduction process without growing through the printer driver. • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from Note the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy settings. Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 242
Enlargement Copy Dialog Box (Windows) 3 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. iPF6400 • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Note Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 243
to display the name and the version number of the utility. • Operation Guide Button Click the button to display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setup Manual. Hot Folder Hot folder refers to a folder used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • When transferred to the PC's hot folder, the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 244
Add button. iPF6400 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Note Enlargement Copy." →P.241 2 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 3 Select the type of printer to use - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 245
is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are dis- Note played in the list. Click the Next button. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 5 Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. 6 Select the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 246
a New Hot Folder (Windows) iPF6400 7 To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share You cannot use the Back button, after clicking the Next button here. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 8 Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 247
then click the Add button. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Note Enlargement Copy." →P.241 3 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Manual Settings button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 247 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 248
Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. iPF6400 5 The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 249
Windows Software iPF6400 6 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print (Windows) The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 249 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 250
(Windows) iPF6400 Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 251
Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1 Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. 2 Press Send to display the screen for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 252
iPF6400 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Color) ...267 Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) ...268 Print History Sheet ...269 Support Sheet ...271 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Adjustment pattern setting dialog box ...271 Paper to Print with Image ...310 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 253
/ Digital Photo Professional iPF6400 Features of the Print through the printer driver. • You can print an image with adjustment values such as the color balance, print start position, and paper size) depending on the media type, image size, paper detailed settings, and printer main unit settings. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 254
Procedures 2 Click imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in button. iPF6400 3 Click the Install button corresponding to the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional you are using. • For 32-bit Windows Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional • For 64-bit Windows 254 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 255
-In on a computer that has a supported version of Photoshop installed. • If the folder for the Photoshop Plug-In to install Print Plug-In cannot be found, Specify the destination for installa- tion of the plug-in? will appear. In this case, refer to the Photoshop manual then specify a folder for the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 256
finishes. iPF6400 Windows Software Canon iPFxxxx Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional, then click Change/Remove. • iPFxxxx is the name of your printer. Note • Uninstalling the Layout Plug-In 1. Select Control Panel from the start menu. 2. Select Programs and Features. 3. Select imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 257
The imagePROGRAF Printer Driver for iPFxxxx is either not installed correctly or not installed at all. Please install. (The iPFxxxx portion of the above message will reflect your printer name.) • If the message below is displayed but the Print Plug-In window is not displayed, convert the color space - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 258
Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window iPF6400 3 If required, select the print range. • Images for menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 259
iPF6400 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window • sheet are as follows. • Main Sheet →P.262 • Page Setup Sheet →P.265 • Color Settings Sheet (Color) →P.267 • Print History Sheet →P.269 • Support Sheet →P.271 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 260
Preview Area • Button Area This contains the buttons Print, Quit and Help iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional • PrintButton Click this button to print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching the Paper Size set. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 261
iPF6400 Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper. *To select Roll Paper Preview, select Roll Paper in Paper colors of the output product in the preview. • If Auto (Color color printer or media that you are using, the color Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 262
Main Sheet iPF6400 Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional • Printer The printer types are displayed. • Select button - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 263
iPF6400 Setting High Gradation 8bit Highest Gradation 16bit Main Sheet Details This processes images with at 8bit/channel (24 ink printer ICC profiles to be output to ICC profiles saved in the OS standard folder. Use the color space of the input data as well as the select ICC profile to perform color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 264
In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Main Sheet iPF6400 • Matching Method You can select the processing method when performing color conversion. The following settings are available for the matching to return all of the settings on the Main sheet to their defaults. 264 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 265
iPF6400 Page • Borderless Printing When you place a checkmark here, the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box is displayed and you can print an image without for enlargement/reduction. The image size sent to the printer is displayed matching the selected method in Output Image Size . User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 266
of the selected roll paper. • Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview when you select Roll Paper Layout. Note • Paper Source 266 You can select the media source. The following settings are available for media source. Setting Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Details User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 267
iPF6400 Setting Manual (3mm margins) Roll Paper Color Settings Sheet (Color) Details Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Select to print on roll paper. • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper of a color by either - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 268
Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) iPF6400 Color Balance Allow you to select the color balance to suit your application. 268 • X/Y Adjust the color balance as you check the color tone in the adjustment area. You can adjust the square area in the center by clicking or dragging it. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 269
Professional iPF6400 Print the white parts of the paper with a small amount of ink in order to reduce the difference in texture between highlights in the image and the white parts of the paper return all of the settings on the Color Settings sheet to their defaults. Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 270
You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display. Note iPF6400 • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content date. Color Adjustment Value Place a checkmark here to print the color adjustment value. Printer Name Place a checkmark here to print the printer name. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 271
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional iPF6400 Support Sheet You can display product support information and the electronic manual. Support Sheet • Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. • An - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 272
iPF6400 patterns on cut paper (manual feed) and printing work pieces on roll paper. • Use Paper Size Selects the paper size to print . • None can only be selected for Vertical Axis in both color and monochrome. Note • Number of Patterns You can select the Adjustment Value Spacing User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 273
sheet (color or monochrome). • Print Conditions Displays the paper type, print mode, and output profile configured in the main window. This makes it possible to check the details of each of the settings when printing the adjustment pattern without returning to the main window. 273 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 274
iPF6400 the Update Base Values in the Color Settings Sheet check box and in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome). paper type, print mode, and output profile as well as the adjustment values con- figured in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome) are printed at the bottom of the paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 275
between line scans during printing. Setting Printer Default Details The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. None has problems, such as ink smears on the page or colors that seem uneven during borderless printing etc., increase the value for this setting. • Roll Paper Margin - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 276
iPF6400 Setting Printer Default Fast Standard Slow Details The settings of the printer problems. This helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp if you select it when using adhesive paper. • Calibration Value When calibration has been carried out on the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 277
settings related to printing press simulation. The proof options consist of the following settings. 277 Setting Details Simulate Paper Color Select this when performing paper color simulation. When this is on, Simulate Black Ink is automatically turned on and becomes grayed out. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 278
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Roll Paper Options Dialog Box Setting Simulate Black Ink iPF6400 Details Select this when performing simulation of black ink. In order to enable this setting, Adobe CMM needs to be selected under Conversion Engine. Roll - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 279
Windows Software iPF6400 Curves Dialog Box • Units You can select the units of measure to use when you define custom media size. Switching this setting resets the units of measure for the entire Plug-In. • Paper Size Width Enter the width of the media size. Height Enter the height of the media - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 280
a tone curve. • Save Curves button Click the button to stores the current tone curve settings. iPF6400 Print History Details Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Click the button to add the selected print history to preferences. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 281
-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional iPF6400 • Up to 200 print preference items the Page Setup sheet settings are displayed. Color Settings When you select this the Color Settings sheet settings are displayed. Utilize Three • Check Image with Roll Paper Preview →P.283 281 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 282
Windows Software Check Image with Print Area Layout iPF6400 Check Image with Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout . • When you click the image while the cursor is displayed as on the preview, the selected area is deselected. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 283
iPF6400 Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 284
for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Adjust the Colors and Print iPF6400 3 Choose either Accuracy 300ppi or High Accuracy • When you select High Gradation 8bit, images are processed at 8 bit/channel (24 bit). Note • When you select Highest Gradation 16bit, images are processed at 16bit/ - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 285
iPF6400 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) The above image adjustments are reflected in the before and after images below. 1 Display the Color Settings sheet. Windows Software Print Plug-In 6 Click the Curves button then click near the center of the curve. 285 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 286
OK button. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 8 Click the Print button. The adjustments are reflected in the image and printing begins. Adjust the Colors while Checking the image adjustments are as below. 1 Open the Main sheet. 286 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 287
iPF6400 2 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 3 Open the Color the Curves button then click near the center of the curve. 287 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 288
the image on the screen. That is due to the differences in color on the screen and in the printer. In Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional, you can get the color balance of the print product closer to the color balance displayed on the screen through performing ICC (International - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 289
iPF6400 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images 2 Select the profile in Output Profile. • When you place a checkmark in Perform Proof in Preview, you can check the color Color). • If an ICC profile is selected as the Output Profile, Adobe CMM can be selected as the color color in Color Space, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 290
Display the Main sheet. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug adjust the colors using color matching. • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color Matching." quality. Provides stable monochrome photo images without color casts and minimizes the influences of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 291
Professional iPF6400 Using color conversion engine made by Adobe. Using Adobe CMM makes it possible to obtain uniform color the screen. 3 Search for the "Adobe Color Management Module (CMM)" item and select the follows. • Supported OS Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista • Supported CPU Intel Xeon - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 292
and Selecting Adjustment Values 1 Display the Main sheet. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo preferred adjustment values while comparing the images, this allows you to conserve ink and paper, and save the time it takes to repeatedly check adjustment results. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 293
Paper Size setting, select the paper size to print on. 7 Click the Print Adjustment Pattern button. The adjustment pattern starts printing. 8 Check the image in the adjustment pattern that is closest to the customer image and click the corresponding 293 image in the preview area. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 294
iPF6400 9 If there are any other items that you want to adjust, select Adjustment Item and perform steps 7 and 8. 10 Once you have made the necessary adjustments, select the Update Base Values in the Color 6 Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 295
iPF6400 Perform Printing Press Simulation Print Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color . • The proof options are Simulate Paper Color and Simulate Black Ink. The settings that can be selected vary Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 296
Paper →P.297 • Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print →P.298 iPF6400 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size By specifying the media type loaded in the printer of Roll Paper." →P.297 the Paper Size setting Paper Size. • This Paper Paper Size. 6 Click the Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 297
iPF6400 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer paper. • Printing will not occur properly when a print roll is not set to the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 298
Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print iPF6400 Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and that you want to print in Paper Size. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note • Fit Roll Paper Widthis set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. at the set scaling rate. 298 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 299
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 2 Select Roll Paper in Paper Source. 3 Click the Borderless Printing check box on. • Select the width for roll paper set in the printer in Roll Paper Width in the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box, and Note click OK. 4 Click the Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 300
. When the media you chose is different from the media set Note in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. 3 Click the Advanced Settings button. 4 Perform the settings in the Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.275 and click the OK button. Utilize Print History When you perform - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 301
iPF6400 Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. 1 Display Print History sheet. Confirm Print History Details Windows Software Print in Settings, and click the OK button. • You can display the print history details by switching the sheets. Note 301 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 302
use previous print history, and apply it to an image. 1 Display the Print History sheet. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 2 If required, check the print history Note 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 302 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 303
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional iPF6400 3 Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History in the Print History name of the print history in Name, input a comment in Comment, and click the OK button. 303 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 304
can delete print history. • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Important 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 304 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 305
Windows Software iPF6400 3 Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 305 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 306
in File Name in the Save As dialog box, and click the Save button. The print history is exported under the specified file name. 306 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 307
Windows Software iPF6400 5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences You can import Import button of the Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box. Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 307 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 308
Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. iPF6400 • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb. Note • You cannot . • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different printer in Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional. 5 Click the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 309
iPF6400 Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot delete from Favor- ites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. 4 Click the OK button. 309 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 310
OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. iPF6400 Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with and print position values. • When Keep Media Size is set to On on the printer, a portion of bottom of the print data is not printed. 1 Display the Print User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 311
Windows Software iPF6400 5 When you wish to edit the comment, click the Edit Comment button. • When you do not wish to edit the comment, move to Print with Image 7 Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 311 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 312
Windows Software Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In iPF6400 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ...312 Layout Plug-In Main Window ...312 Add Canvas Layout Plug-In Main Window. 312 • Units You can select the units from mm, inches, and pixels. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 313
iPF6400 Layout Plug-In Main Window • Color Makes the canvas sizes the specified color. The color is specified by clicking the Select Color button. • Add Crop Marks When this check box is selected, crop marks are printed at the outer edges of the image as guides to the positions to fold the paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 314
In for Photoshop Add Canvas Size dialog box iPF6400 Displays the original image size before creating image is larger than the paper size that can be printed by the printer, you should reduce the size of the layout image to the output paper size in advance before adding in Units. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 315
iPF6400 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame 2 Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size. When you select a size displayed in the Paper the image in Photoshop as needed. 3 Select imagePROGRAF Layout Plug-In from Automate in the Photoshop File Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 316
Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame iPF6400 4 Select the canvas size that matches the frame for image on the frame. • Fully dry the printed paper before mounting it on the frame. Important • Take care when mounting on the frame. The ink may peel off if you touch the printed surface. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 317
Office iPF6400 Print Office toolbar/ribbon might not be displayed in Microsoft Office after installing imagePROGRAF Important Print Plug-In for Office. For details, refer to When will not run correctly. • If you added the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In ribbon to the Microsoft Office 2007/2010 Quick - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 318
Windows Software Steps to install (Windows) iPF6400 Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • You .exe, and open the Note icon. 2 Click the Install Individual Software button. 3 Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In. Print Plug-In for Office 318 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 319
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office iPF6400 4 Click the Next button. Steps to install (Windows) 5 Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. 6 Click the Start button. 319 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 320
for Print Plug-In for Office is complete. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want Select Control Panel from the start menu. 3 Open Add or Remove Programs. 320 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 321
iPF6400 4 Select imagePROGRAF Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In In for Office If a problem occurs, such as the system In for Office to display the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ ribbon If a problem occurs, such in order to display the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 322
1 Select Options from the File menu. iPF6400 2 From the list on the left side of the options dialog box, select Add-ins. 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. Print Plug-In for Office 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 323
Windows Software iPF6400 1 Click the Office button and then click the options button. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) 2 select Add-ins. 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. Print Plug-In for Office 323 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 324
In for Office When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and . 2 Click the Disabled Items button in the About dialog box. iPF6400 324 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 325
iPF6400 3 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers Orientation can be set. Paper Settings Button User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 326
Print Matching Roll Width (Word) (Windows) Printing Wizard dialog box iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another also print Portrait and Landscape orientations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. 1 Start Microsoft Word. 326 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 327
Windows Software iPF6400 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard Print Plug-In for Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 327 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 328
Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) 8 Select Next. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 9 Select edge of the roll width, the maximum length will be the lesser of 5.587 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. 12 Press Print to start printing. Borderless Printing (Word) Prints up to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 329
Windows Software iPF6400 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) • If you to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the appliNote cation. 329 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 330
Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select Layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Print Printing is the lesser of 5.587 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 331
Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Click Multi-Page Printing. 331 5 Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 332
Select layout from Layout Selection. 7 Select Next. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 8 Select length for Multi-Page Printing is the lesser of 5.587 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. 11 Press Print to start printing. Register the -Page Printing (Word) →P.331 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 333
iPF6400 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Print Using Registered Settings (Word) ( registered settings. 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 334
Print Using Registered Settings (Word) (Windows) iPF6400 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is The maximum print length when printing with the registered settings is the lesser of 5.587 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 335
Windows Software iPF6400 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) (Windows) 9 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The explain the procedure. Note 335 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 336
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows) iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box In for Office from Microsoft PowerPoint. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ 336 ribbon, click it. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 337
Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers . Settings for Portrait or Landscape Orientation can be set. Paper Settings Button Printing Wizard dialog box Print Plug-In for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 338
Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) (Windows) Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 338 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 339
Windows Software iPF6400 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Print Matching Roll Width. Print Plug-In for Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 339 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 340
(Windows) 8 Select Next. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for width, the maximum length will be the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. 12 Press Print to start printing. Borderless Printing ( . 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 340 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 341
Windows Software iPF6400 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) • If to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the appliNote cation. 341 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 342
Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select Layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Printing is the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 343
Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Click Multi-Page Printing. 343 5 Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 344
Select layout from Layout Selection. 7 Select Next. iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 8 Select for Multi-Page Printing is the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. 11 Press Print to start printing. Register the -Page Printing (PowerPoint) →P.343 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 345
iPF6400 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) ( settings. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 346
Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF6400 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is maximum print length when printing with the registered settings is the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 347
Windows Software iPF6400 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) (Windows) 9 Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon the procedure. Note 347 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 348
To start from Microsoft Excel (Windows) iPF6400 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel. 1 Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ 348 ribbon, click it. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 349
Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers the Print button on the toolbar/ribbon. • If the paper size in Excel is blank, the Printing Wizard cannot be run. From the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 350
-In for Office Print Entire Sheet (Excel) (Windows) iPF6400 • If you click the Print button with a graph Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. • of the print area. 350 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 351
iPF6400 The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Entire Sheet (Excel) (Windows) Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 4 Click Print Entire Sheet • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 352
Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) →P.355 for details on the procedure for configuring Binding. 9 Select Next. iPF6400 . 1 Start Microsoft Excel. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 353
Windows Software iPF6400 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Print Selected Area (Excel) (Windows) 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. • When more than one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. Important 353 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 354
you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. iPF6400 Print Plug-In for Office • If the range selected in Excel 2007/ , you will return to the application. Note 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 To configure - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 355
iPF6400 9 Select Next. Configuring Binding (Excel) (Windows) the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. 13 Press Print to start set • When a sheet or cell is protected User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 356
iPF6400 Print Plug-In for Office 7 Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. 1 Click imagePROGRAF indicator that appears while the plug- in is starting up. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 357
Windows Software iPF6400 Configuring Special Settings (Windows) Item Center sheets and print areas Ensure image quality when creating page sizes Correct the print area only valid in Microsoft Excel. 3 Click OK to close the Special Settings dialog box. Print Plug-In for Office 357 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 358
iPF6400 358 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 359
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver 360 Preview 384 Free Layout 412 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 443 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 460 Layout - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 360
...376 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome ...377 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome ...378 Gray Adjustment Pane ...378 Page Setup Pane ...380 Utility Pane ...381 Additional Settings Pane ...382 Support Pane ...382 Printer Driver Settings For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 361
, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Additional Settings Pane →P.382 You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer. • Support Pane →P.382 You can view support information and the user's manual. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 362
box from Page Setup. iPF6400 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 A Printer list. 3 Choose the original size in the F Paper Size list. 4 If you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 363
iPF6400 7 Access the Page Setup pane. Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Printer Driver 8 In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. 9 If you have selected Manual in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 364
iPF6400 orientation, paper source, and so on. Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Display Area paper size, orientation, layout, borderless printing selection, color mode, and other settings information. Under this, the page size, paper Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. 1 Choose Print in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 365
iPF6400 2 Access the Main pane. Using Favorites (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Printer Driver 3 Select the O Print Preview check box. 4 Click M Print. 5 The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is dis- played. 6 Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF . 365 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 366
Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) iPF6400 Accessing the Printer Driver printer, specify the range of pages, Note number of copies, and so on. 2 Select the printer in the Printer and so on. Printer Driver Main Pane The following settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • On the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 367
iPF6400 Common Items Main Pane (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Printer Driver • A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Reference Guide".) • B Get Information Displays Paper Information on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 368
Main Pane (Mac OS X) Configuration using Easy Settings iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.61 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 369
the Color in the Printer Driver →P.54 • J Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. • Q Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print fine lines more distinctly. Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 370
Type of the Main panel is displayed. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Reference Guide".) B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Between Pages setting is only valid for rolls - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 371
this. Standard Select this when you do not have any problems in automatic cutting. Low Speed This helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp if you select it when using adhesive paper. Printer Driver H Automatic Cutting Set whether to perform roll cutting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 372
OS X) iPF6400 J Mirror the selected printing application. Mac OS X Software Printer Driver • To display the View settings dialog box, on color correction or Monochrome is selected in Color Mode. Important 372 • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 373
iPF6400 Matching pane Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS X Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 374
Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using. /user/(user name)/library/ColorSync/Profiles folder • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." →P.54 Note 374 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 375
iPF6400 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. If - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 376
panel. Note • A Images Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. • B Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. • C Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Printer Driver 376 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 377
iPF6400 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Mac OS X Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 378
to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. • C Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Gray Adjustment Pane On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Printer Driver 378 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 379
Printer Driver iPF6400 Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on theMain Pane →P.366 , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Ad- Note vanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper 379 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 380
Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) iPF6400 Page Setup Pane The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Mac OS X Software Printer Driver • A Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 381
. • Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees →P.149 • N Free Layout Select this checkbox to start imagePROGRAF Free Layout before printing Printer Driver • A Set Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 382
pane. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver • A Data Send Method Display the method of sending print jobs to the printer. Support Pane On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user's manual. • A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 383
iPF6400 Support Pane (Mac OS X) • C Settings The settings can be saved as a file. Click to display the Export dialog box, which enables you to specify where to save the file. • D About You can display version information for the printer driver. Mac OS X Software Printer Driver 383 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 384
iPF6400 Preview The Features of Preview ...384 Starting Preview ...384 Preview Main Window ...386 Paper Settings Panel ...389 Easy Settings ...391 Advanced Settings ...392 Output Settings Panel ...394 Color Settings Panel ...396 Color Adjustment ...397 Gray Adjustment ...400 Matching ...401 Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 385
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Starting Preview (Mac OS X) • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Preview main window is displayed. Preview 385 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 386
Mac OS X Software Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF6400 Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview 386 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 387
iPF6400 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Preview 387 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 388
Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Preview • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 389
Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Preview • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 390
Mac OS X Software Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF6400 • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Manual Setting Select for manual paper feed printing. Details Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 391
iPF6400 photographs, and graphics. Photo (Color) Suitable for printing photographic images and high impact colors. Faithful Color Reproduction Prints by minimizing color differences. Suitable for (Adobe RGB) Prints using a color space with the best colors for Adobe RGB images. Office Document - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 392
, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. iPF6400 Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 393
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) • Print Priority Select a print quality mode by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 394
appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Preview • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the roll paper in the printer is set correctly for Roll Paper Width in the Paper Settings panel. *Displayed only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. . User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 395
iPF6400 Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) • Borderless Printing You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Note Preview • Print Centered You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 396
of grays that appear tinted). Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this when color matching is performed by the application such as - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 397
when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 398
Color Adjustment. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Preview 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Cyan Setting Details Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors Adjusts the hues for vivid color or dark color. Gray Tone Adjusts gray - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 399
iPF6400 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. 1 Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Note 399 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 400
Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Gray Adjustment. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Preview 3 Click the Color Balance list and select the color settings. Setting Cool Black the number directly to increase or decrease the value by X and Y. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 401
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 Matching (Mac OS X) 4 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Tone depends on the selected the media type. Matching You can set the matching. • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed. Important Preview 401 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 402
want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver. Note • ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel of the driver in order to select ColorSync. • Matching Method 402 You can select a matching method to suit the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 403
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Matching (Mac OS X) • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 404
Matching Mode (Mac OS X) Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Preview 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 405
than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. Colorimetric (No White-Point Correction) The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 406
select a printer profile. ColorSync 1 Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Preview 2 To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 407
iPF6400 Zoom Dialog Box (Mac OS X) Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box To use the borderless printing function, the specified media must be set to the printer. 1 On the Paper Settings Panel →P.389 , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. 2 On the Output Settings Panel →P.394 , click the Enlarged/Reduced - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 408
iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Preview 5 Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 409
iPF6400 1 On the Paper Settings Panel →P.389 , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. 2 On the Output Settings Panel →P.394 , click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 410
Paper (Mac OS X) Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. 1 Select Fit to Width from the tool bar. 2 Fitting to the width of the paper, the actual size. 410 1 Select Actual Size from the tool bar. iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 411
iPF6400 2 Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Preview Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area the last page. 2 The target page appears. Details • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. 411 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 412
iPF6400 Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ...412 Starting Free Layout ...412 Free Layout Main Window ...414 Paper Settings Panel ...417 Easy Settings ...419 Advanced Settings ...420 Color Settings Panel ...422 Color Adjustment ...423 Gray Adjustment ...426 Matching ...427 Driver printer printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 413
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Starting Free Layout (Mac OS X) • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout 413 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 414
Main Window (Mac OS X) Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. iPF6400 • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 415
iPF6400 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Free Layout 415 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 416
Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Free Layout 416 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 417
iPF6400 Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Free Layout • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 418
Settings Panel (Mac OS X) Setting Manual Manual (3mm margins) iPF6400 Details Select for manual paper feed printing. Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source, the far end edge of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 419
iPF6400 photographs, and graphics. Photo (Color) Suitable for printing photographic images and high impact colors. Faithful Color Reproduction Prints by minimizing color differences. Suitable for (Adobe RGB) Prints using a color space with the best colors for Adobe RGB images. Office Document - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 420
with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. iPF6400 Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 421
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) • Print Priority Select a print quality mode by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 422
of grays that appear tinted). Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this when color matching is performed by the application such as - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 423
starting Free Layout. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 424
Color Adjustment. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Free Layout 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Cyan Setting Details Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors the hues for vivid color or dark color. Gray Tone Adjusts gray - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 425
iPF6400 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. 1 Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Note 425 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 426
Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Gray Adjustment. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Free Layout 3 Click the Color Balance list and select the color settings. Setting Cool Black the number directly to increase or decrease the value by X and Y. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 427
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 Matching (Mac OS X) 4 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Tone depends on the selected the media type. Matching You can set the matching. • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed. Important Free Layout 427 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 428
want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver. Note • ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel of the driver in order to select ColorSync. • Matching Method 428 You can select a matching method to suit the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 429
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Matching (Mac OS X) • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 430
Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Free Layout 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 431
than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. Colorimetric (No White-Point Correction) The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 432
ColorSync (Mac OS X) 4 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync 1 Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Free Layout 2 Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 432 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 433
iPF6400 Preferences Dialog Box (Mac OS X) Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. Mac OS X Software Free Layout • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 434
• You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. iPF6400 Page Setup Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Setup from the are printed on one page. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note • You can input between 203.2 and 18000.0(mm) ( Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 435
iPF6400 Zoom Dialog Box (Mac OS X) • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose only Note Upper Left to Right. • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper , you can not select Format. 435 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 436
• When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Note iPF6400 Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 437
iPF6400 Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Selecting an Object (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. 437 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 438
Mac OS X Software Moving an Object (Mac OS X) iPF6400 Resizing by specifying a scaling value 1 Select an object. 2 Open the Format Dialog Box →P.435 . 3 Use Scaling to set the Left, and click the OK button. 438 • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 439
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 Laying out Objects Automatically (Mac OS X) Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out the align menu from the Object menu. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. Free Layout 439 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 440
bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. 440 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 441
Mac OS X Software Free Layout iPF6400 • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order (Mac OS X) Changing the to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. 441 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 442
. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. Note 442 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 443
/reduction process without growing through the printer driver. • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from Note the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy settings. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 443 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 444
imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. 1 Open the Utility panel of the Print dialog box. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 2 Click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 445
imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • When transferred to the PC's hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 446
Copy dialog box. iPF6400 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Note Enlargement Copy." →P.444 2 Click the Add button in Enlarged Copy Settings to open the Destination Selection dialog box. 3 From the printer list in Destination - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 447
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6400 7 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) (Mac OS X) 8 Click the Close button to close the Color Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 448
Mac OS X Software Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) (Mac OS X) 4 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.450 . iPF6400 5 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.454 . Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 448 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 449
iPF6400 6 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.456 . Deleting a Hot Folder (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 7 Click the OK button to steps 8 to 9. Note Deleting a Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 449 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 450
iPF6400 Paper Settings Panel Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows. 450 • Easy Settings →P.452 • Advanced Settings →P.453 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 451
OS X Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6400 Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in Note the printer, you may - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 452
iPF6400 Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Mac OS X Software Color Color colors. Faithful Color Reproduction Prints by minimizing color more ink is consumed with High - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 453
iPF6400 Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. Mac OS X Software Color time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 454
(Mac OS X) Output Settings Panel iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Fit Paper Size Details Enlarges/reduces the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 455
Mac OS X Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6400 Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) • Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper. • This feature is useful when you print the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 456
→P.457 Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode →P.458 Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer profile, and matching method in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 457
iPF6400 Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Driver Matching Mode (Mac OS X) Mac OS X Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 458
than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. Colorimetric (No White-Point Correction) The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 459
Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1 Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. 2 Press Send to display the screen for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 460
iPF6400 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Color) ...474 Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) ...475 Print History Sheet ...476 Support Sheet ...477 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Adjustment pattern setting dialog box ...478 Paper to Print with Image ...515 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 461
Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional iPF6400 Features of the Print the printer driver. • You can print an image with adjustment values such as the color balance, start position, and paper size) depending on the media type, image size, paper detailed settings, and printer main unit settings. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 462
, click the Continue button. 5 Click the Agree button. 6 Select Custom Install to put a checkmark on your Print Plug-In, then click the Install button. 462 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 463
iPF6400 7 To quit another application, click the Continue button. 8 Click the Quit iPFxxxx folder. 3. Delete the Print Plugin for iPFxxxx folder. • iPFxxxx is the name of your printer. Note • Uninstall Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional 1. Perform the installation procedures 1 through 5. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 464
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Mac OS X Software Uninstall Procedures 2. Select Uninstall. 3. Click the Uninstall button. 4. To quit another application, click on the Continue but- ton. 5. Click the Quit button. 464 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 465
iPF6400 imagePROGRAF printer driver and then attempt step 3. To install imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, the latest version of the imagePROGRAF printer driver Photo Professional. 1 Start Digital Photo Professional. 2 Open the RGB color image that you want to print. 3 If required, select the print Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 466
plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug-In window) is displayed. iPF6400 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/ a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 467
iPF6400 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window • Main Sheet →P.469 • Page Setup Sheet →P.472 • Color Settings Sheet (Color) →P.474 • Print History Sheet →P.476 • Support Sheet →P.477 • Preview Area is displayed enlarged to cover the entire display screen. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 468
iPF6400 the Paper Size . Roll Paper Preview * paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper. *To select Roll Paper Preview, select Roll Paper in Paper colors of the output product in the preview. • If Auto (Color actual color balance printer or media that you are using, the color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 469
from the media set in Note the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Advanced Settings button Click the button to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. For more information about the media detailed settings, see "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box." →P.482 • Input - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 470
ink color conversion with a plug-in. This is useful for creating an original ICC profile. This selects printer ICC profiles to be output to ICC profiles saved in the OS standard folder. Use the color space of the input data as well as the select ICC profile to perform color conversion. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 471
Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional iPF6400 • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can only be the ICC Conversion Options dialog box is displayed allowing you to configure color conversion related settings. Refer to ICC Conversion Options dialog box →P.484 for defaults. 471 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 472
Sheet iPF6400 Page • Borderless Printing When you place a checkmark here, the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box is displayed and you can print an image without borders for enlargement/reduction. The image size sent to the printer is displayed matching the selected method in Output Image Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 473
of the selected roll paper. • Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview when you select Roll Paper Layout. Note • Paper Source You can select the media source. The following settings are available for media source. 473 Setting Details Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 474
Color Settings Sheet (Color) Setting Manual (3mm margins) Roll Paper iPF6400 Details Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper. Select to print on roll paper. • When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper of a color by either - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 475
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either inputting a numerical value - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 476
Print History Sheet iPF6400 You can click white parts of the paper with a small amount of ink in order to reduce the difference in texture between highlights in the image and the white parts of the paper all of the settings on the Color Settings sheet to their defaults. Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 477
and date. Color Adjustment Value Place a checkmark here to print the color adjustment value. Printer Name Place a checkmark here to print the printer name. Comment you can edit the comment. Support Sheet You can display product support information and the electronic manual. 477 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 478
Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. Note iPF6400 • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals in the Color Settings sheet (color or Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 479
iPF6400 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box • Paper Source Selects the paper feed method for the paper to print the adjustment pattern on. You can split the usage between printing adjustment patterns on cut paper (manual be selected for Vertical Axis in both color and monochrome. Note • Number of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 480
selected, the image is not rotated. iPF6400 • Pattern Size You can specify when the paper feed method is Manual. • If the input image size is large, check the Paper Size before preview area in the Color Settings panel (color or monochrome). • Print Conditions Displays the paper type, print mode, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 481
iPF6400 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box • Specify /Digital Photo Professional is started. Furthermore, if you select the Update Base Values in the Color Settings Sheet check box and click the Close button, the setting values for the image enclosed is displayed on the left. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 482
sets the length of the near end margin of the roll paper. Setting Printer Default Details The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. 3mm Print at a standard size. *Select for Media Type that has no problem when printing with a standard size margin. 20mm Select this when rubbing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 483
inverted. • Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. • High-Precision Text and Fine Lines Print increasing ink impact accuracy, particularly for sharper text and fine lines - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 484
because it was canceled or an error occurred, the plug-in does not close. Note iPF6400 • Initialize all warning dialog boxes When this is checked, all of the warning dialog settings. Setting Details Simulate Paper Color Select this when performing paper color simulation. 484 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 485
on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings. • Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. • Automatic Cutting You can set the printer to cut roll paper automatically or print a guideline for cutting. The following - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 486
Paper Size Width Enter the width of the media size. Height Enter the height of the media size. • Add button Click the button to register the contents of the settings. iPF6400 Curves Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Curves button on the Color Enter an output value. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 487
iPF6400 • The allowed entry range is 0 to 255. Note • Load Curves button Click the button to load stored data for a tone curve. • Save Curves button button Click the button to add the selected print history to preferences. • Up to 200 print preference items can be added. 487 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 488
button to import print history saved as a file. iPF6400 • Export button Click the button to save print settings are displayed. Color Settings When you select this the Color Settings sheet settings with Image →P.489 • Check Image with Roll Paper Preview →P.489 Check Image with Print Area Layout - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 489
iPF6400 Check the original Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview. 489 • To select Roll Paper Preview in Preview, select Roll Paper in Paper Source. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 490
Main sheet. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 2 Select the media set to the printer in Media you select High Gradation 8bit, images are processed at 8 bit/channel (24 bit). Note • When you select Highest Gradation 16bit, images are processed Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 491
iPF6400 Adjust the Colors and Print You can adjust the colors to your liking and print images. The explanation below is on 5 ways to adjust the colors using Print Plug-In. • Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) →P.491 • Adjust the Colors the Colors and Print 1 Display the Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 492
click the OK button. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software colors while checking the adjustments in the preview. The following explanation is about the procedures for adjusting example image below. • Low for Contrast • Light for Highlight • Light for Shadow • Enhance brightness for the curves 492 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 493
iPF6400 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) The unapplied and the in Output Profile. Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 3 Open the Color Settings sheet. 4 In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low. 5 In Highlight, drag the slide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 494
Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) 6 In Shadow, drag the slide bar the center of the curve. 8 Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 9 Click the Print button. This - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 495
iPF6400 Adjust the Colors by Color Matching Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the screen. That is due to the differences in color on the screen and in the printer. In Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 496
Adobe RGB16bit Images iPF6400 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images This prints a high-quality Adobe RGB16bit image taken with a high-end digital camera. Print Plug-In allows you to print high color gamut and high to Plug-in. 7 Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 497
iPF6400 Prints monochrome photographs with high quality 8 If required, adjust the colors using color matching. • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color Matching." →P.495 Note 9 ). 497 2 Enter "Adobe CMM" in the search input box on the screen. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 498
3 Search for the "Adobe Color Management Module (CMM)" item and Supported CPU PowerPC G4 or G5 Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Xeon processor • Check with Adobe for details. Note • How to Use Adobe CMM The procedure for using Adobe CMM is as follows. 1 Display the Main sheet. iPF6400 Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 499
comparing the images, this allows you to conserve ink and paper, and save the time it takes to repeatedly check adjustment results. The procedure for displaying and printing an adjustment pattern is as follows. 1 Display the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome) and set the adjustment values to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 500
X Software Perform Black Point Compensation iPF6400 6 For the Use Paper Size setting, select the paper size to print on. 7 Click the Color Settings Sheet check box and click the Close button. The previous adjustment values in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome Engine. 500 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 501
iPF6400 5 Check the Black Point Compensation check box. Perform Printing Press Simulation Print 6 Click the OK button to close the ICC to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. 5 Configure the Proof Options as needed. 501 • The proof option is Simulate Paper Color. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 502
/Reduce and Print iPF6400 6 Click the Output Media Size By specifying the media type loaded in the printer, the image can be enlarged or reduced to fit the match the size of the output with the media selected with the Paper Size setting. 1 Display the Page Setup sheet. Print Plug-In for Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 503
. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper. • Printing will not occur properly when a print roll is not set to the printer. Note 1 Display the Page Setup sheet. Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 2 Select - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 504
Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print iPF6400 Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and that you want to print in Paper Size. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note • Fit Roll Paper Widthis set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. at the set scaling rate. 504 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 505
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 2 Select Roll Paper in Paper Source. 3 Click the Borderless Printing check box on. • Select the width for roll paper set in the printer in Roll Paper Width in the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box, and Note click OK. 4 Click the Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 506
. When the media you chose is different from the media set Note in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. 3 Click the Advanced Settings button. 4 Perform the settings in the Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.482 and click the OK button. Utilize Print History When you perform - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 507
iPF6400 Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. 1 Display Print History sheet. Confirm Print History Details Mac OS X Software details in Settings, and click the OK button. • You can display the print history details by switching the sheets. Note 507 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 508
You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. 1 Display the Print History sheet. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 2 If required, check the print Note 1 Display the Print History sheet. 2 Click the Details button. 508 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 509
iPF6400 3 Select the print history you wish to store in print preferences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print in Name, input a comment in Comment, and click the OK button. 6 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. 509 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 510
history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. 4 Click the OK button. 510 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 511
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 5 Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box. Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from history you wish to export from Favor- ites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Export button. 511 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 512
History to Print Preferences You can import print history in file format and store it to print preferences. 1 Display the Print History sheet. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 2 Click the Details button. 3 Click the Import button of the Favorites - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 513
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 4 Select the print history you wish to import in the Open from a different OS in Print Plug-In. • You cannot import a print history file exported from a different printer in Print Plug-In. 5 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Print Plug-In - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 514
Delete Print History from Print Preferences iPF6400 Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than - ites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. 4 Click the OK button. 514 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 515
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 5 Click the OK button to close sizes, enlargement rates and print position values. • When Keep Media Size is set to On on the printer, a portion of bottom of the print data is not printed. 1 Display the Print History sheet. comment, move to step 7. 515 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 516
Set Information to Print with Image 6 Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. 7 Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. iPF6400 Mac OS X Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 516 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 517
Mac OS X Software iPF6400 About the Layout Plug-In Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ...517 Layout Plug-In Main Window ...517 Add Canvas the Layout Plug-In Main Window. Layout Plug-In for Photoshop 517 • Units You can select the units from mm, inches, and pixels. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 518
-In Main Window iPF6400 • Since values Color Makes the canvas sizes the specified color. The color is specified by clicking the Select Color button. • Add Crop Marks When this check box is selected, crop marks are printed at the outer edges of the image as guides to the positions to fold the paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 519
Software Layout Plug-In for Photoshop iPF6400 Add Canvas Size dialog box Displays the image is larger than the paper size that can be printed by the printer, you should reduce the size of the layout image to the output paper size in advance before printing. are adding in Units. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 520
a Frame iPF6400 2 Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size. When you select a size displayed in the Paper Size List to lay out and edit the image in Photoshop as needed. 3 Select imagePROGRAF Layout Plug-In from Automate in the Photoshop File menu. Run the Layout Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 521
Plug-In, the created layout image is discarded. Important 6 Mount the printed layout image on the frame. • Fully dry the printed paper before mounting it on the frame. Important • Take care when mounting on the frame. The ink may peel off if you touch the printed surface. • As you fold the printed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 522
iPF6400 522 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 523
Configuration Tool (Mac OS X 595 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message 911 Specifications 933 Appendix 939 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 524
ine Paper and feed confirmed Paper." →P.526 Paper • Paper Reference Guide display method You can display the Paper Reference Guide from [imagePROGRAF Support Information]. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") →P.528 • Method of Updating Supported Paper Paper supported by the printer may - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 525
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 Paper Sizes Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver (*1) Borderless Printing (*1) 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 24-in. Roll (609.6mm) Yes 594.0 mm (23.39 in) ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) Yes (*2) 515.0 mm (20.28 in) JIS B2/B3 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 526
is not supported on sheets. iPF6400 Paper Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper When using this printer to print on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, use paper that meets the following conditions. • Refer to Paper Reference Guide for details - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 527
to select the amount of ink to use. • The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genuine Canon Important paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may bleed or the printhead - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 528
profile can be registered to the printer driver and printed. For details, see "Matching Sheet (Windows)." →P.191 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide The Paper Reference Guide can be accessed from imagePROGRAF Support Information. Follow these instructions, as appropriate for your operating system - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 529
in OS10.7). The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Updating paper information As for paper information of the Paper Reference Guide, printer Control Panel, and printer driver, you can update - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 530
iPF6400 • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock(Launchpad in OS10.7). The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Paper 530 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 531
Removing the Roll from the Printer ...538 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder ...540 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ...881 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ...880 Feeding Roll Paper Manually ...541 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left 542 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ...542 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 532
roll. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems. Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") Note →P.524 (See "Types of Paper.") →P.524 • To view instructions as you attach the Roll - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 533
iPF6400 • Borderless printing on A1 or A2 rolls Attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Attach the appropriate Holder Stopper for the size of the paper core. 533 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 534
Handling and Use of Paper Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF6400 Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. • Always load rolls when the printer is on. If the printer is off when you load a roll, the paper may not be advanced correctly Important when you turn the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 535
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 Loading Rolls in the Printer • Do not release the flanges until you load the holder fully in the Roll Holder Slot. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll Caution may cause injury. • Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the guide grooves (b) and the Roll - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 536
Note "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.730 Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specified on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 537
iPF6400 Specifying the Paper Length 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded (Roll Paper or Manual Paper), and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. • Be sure to select the correct paper type. If this - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 538
Printer 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( ). iPF6400 Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Paper of paper loaded in the printer, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 539
Use of Paper iPF6400 4 paper left. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →P.542 5 Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Removing the Roll from the Printer perform operations from the front of the printer, perform operations from the back of the printer. Note 7 Holding the Roll Holder - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 540
Rolls From the Roll Holder iPF6400 • For instructions on removing rolls from the Roll Holder, see "Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder." →P.540 Note 8 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.534 Note Removing Rolls - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 541
iPF6400 3 Remove any attachments as follows. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment Spread the tips (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment that protrude by the triangular label (a) of the [W that protrude by the triangular label (a) of the Roll Holder as shown and remove the 3-Inch Paper Paper Manually - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 542
the paper falls and the surface may become soiled. To wait for the ink to dry without allowing printed documents to fall after printing, set Cutting Mode on the menu of the printer to Eject. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.544 542 Windows 1 Display the printer driver dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 543
iPF6400 2 Select the Main sheet and click C Advanced Settings in A Media Type. Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 3 In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in B Between Pages and C Between Scans - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 544
Yes Print Cut Guideline Paper Cut- Choose this option if you want to cut pages by pressing Cut button Yes ting Cutter Unit buttons for manual cutting after printing pressed when Auto Cut > No is selected or Print Cut Guide- line is selected in the printer driver. Otherwise choose this option - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 545
before cutting to prevent problems with cutting and paper ejection. This may create a wider bottom margin, in some cases. Cut rolls manually in the following cases: Eject (when the paper surface is being scratched / to wait for ink to dry) Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • When cutting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 546
4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. 7 Print the job. 546 The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 547
iPF6400 8 Press the Feed button. Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. 9 Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 10 Press the OK button. After the roll is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 548
cut at your specified position) iPF6400 Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 1 Press the paper is cut crooked and is not cut straight when loading roll paper, cut the leading edge straight and eject the fragment of paper to prevent printing on the platen and soiling the printer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 549
in the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Reference Guide") • On(Input Length) The amount to cut from the leading edge of paper is specified in of paper cannot be set shorter than the length displayed in the control panel. Note • Manual The amount to cut from the leading edge of the paper can - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 550
iPF6400 Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select CutDustReduct., and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. 550 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 551
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 Roll Holder Set Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-25 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. For - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 552
and Use of Paper Installing the Roll Feed Unit 2 Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws (a) on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit, and remove the screws. iPF6400 3 Holding the Carrying Handles (a) of the Roll Feed Unit, remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. Installing the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 553
iPF6400 1 Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). Installing the Roll Feed Unit Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 2 Use a coin or screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 554
Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6400 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ...554 Changing the Type of Paper ...536 Removing Sheets ...560 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ...884 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ...880 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot When printing on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 555
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Loading Sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot →User's Guide (HTML) • One sheet of paper can be loaded at a time. Do not load multiple sheets. This may cause paper jams. Important • Before feeding paper or printing, make sure the sheet - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 556
Important the sheet to support it and prevent it from falling. • If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load them from the back of the printer. Note 4 Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 557
and Use of Paper iPF6400 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot →User's Guide (HTML) • Always load POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot for printing. Loading it in other ways may impair operation and damage Important the printer. • One sheet of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 558
edge of one sheet, printing-side up, on the Front Tray Guides, and insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keeping it level. iPF6400 • When you insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep the sheet level, relative to the paper feed slot. Failure Important to do this may scratch the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 559
iPF6400 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Important Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets 5 When "Close top cover." is displayed, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The sheet - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 560
Sheets 8 Press the OK button. 9 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. iPF6400 Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. • Removing sheets from the top - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 561
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 Removing Sheets 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. • If the it may go Important back inside the printer, leaving roller marks across the trailing edge of paper. 561 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 562
Removing Sheets 8 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. iPF6400 Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets 562 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 563
iPF6400 Output Stacker Precautions Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions ...563 of paper. The extended position enables easy removal after printing. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 564
it in position (2). iPF6400 Handling and Use of Paper Output Stacker • The Output Stacker can hold paper up to 36 inches We recommend that you spread a clean cloth or paper on the floor and select Eject as the types of paper. To switch to the extended position, move the Support Rod to position - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 565
iPF6400 Using the Output Stacker For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.524 Handling and Use of Paper Output Stacker 565 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 566
following tasks. • When supported paper has been newly added to the printer, you can add that media type to the printer control panel and printer driver by using the media information file provided by Canon. • You can customize Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper media information files to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 567
Paper iPF6400 screen is described below. • If the printer driver is installed from the User Software CD- new version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website, use the following procedure. • You must for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 568
Handling and Use of Paper Installation Procedures (Windows) 3 The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license the Next button. 5 The Ready to Install the Program screen appears. Click the Install button. iPF6400 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 568 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 569
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 6 All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This main window. 569 • For the step to open the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Starting Method." →P.569 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 570
you to added custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver. Refer to Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper →P.581 for details on Add and Edit Custom Paper. • Link to Support Information button Opens imagePROGRAF Support Information. You can check information - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 571
the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button. For details on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 572
, that media type will not appear in the printer driver or printer panel. Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types. Important - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 573
iPF6400 3 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). Adding Media Types (Windows) Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 4 The names of the media information files . 6 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 573 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 574
and Use of Paper Changing Media Names (Windows) 7 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. iPF6400 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 575
iPF6400 2 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. Changing Media Names (Windows) Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 3 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver printer begins. 575 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 576
Paper Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Windows) iPF6400 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer "Editing Media Type Information for Note Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.570 2 In the Media Type list - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 577
and Use of Paper iPF6400 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Windows) 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 578
can select multiple paper. Note • The names of media switched for non-display appear grayed out in the Media Type list. • Each time you click the Show/Hide button, the display mode cycles from showing both the printer driver and printer panel, to hiding both the printer driver and printer panel, and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 579
of Paper iPF6400 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Windows) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 580
. iPF6400 Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 581
Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Refer- ence Guide). • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here. • Name in Printer Driver 581 Added custom paper is displayed in the printer driver using this - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 582
Compatible Paper (Windows) iPF6400 Added custom paper is displayed on the printer control panel using this name. • Standard Paper Displays the paper selected as the standard paper when the custom paper was added. • Add Button To add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 583
no guarantees regarding the print quality or paper feed properties of customer paper (paper that is Important not Canon genuine paper or Canon feed confirmed paper). Add Custom Paper In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 584
able to input the Name in Printer Driver and add the Note created custom paper to the printer driver. To use the custom paper in the printer driver, create it by changing the standard paper to another paper. • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 585
is complete, click the Next button. • Check that there is no paper left on the ejection guide. Important • If Paper Feed Adjustment is not executed, horizontal stripes with different color tones may appear in the printed material. Paper feed adjustment does not need to be executed more than once - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 586
Cut:Cutting is not performed by the cutter unit. Cut the roll paper using scissors after each sheet. Select this for paper that cannot be cut by the cutter unit. Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. • Off:Ejects immediately after printing finishes. • 30 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 587
. First, click the Test Print button to perform a test print of each level. Add Custom Paper (Windows) • If a standard paper that does not display the Name in Printer Driver is selected in the screen in Step 5, you cannot Note perform test prints or configure the maximum amount of ink to use. 11 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 588
focusing on bleeding and scraping of ink. If the color tone needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color profile in your software. For details on how to specify the ICC profile in the printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." →P.191 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 589
panel and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box, see "Using Paper Other than Note Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.581 589 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 590
. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 591
Export Custom Media Information You can export to file and save media information about custom paper that you have added. The saved Custom Media Information File can be used by importing it into another printer or PC. Refer to "Import Custom Media Information" →P.592 for details on "importing custom - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 592
You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Add and Edit Custom - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 593
Banding Adjustment." →P.738 Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 594
, and select that ICC color profile in your software. For details on how to specify the ICC color profile in the printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." →P.191 • Custom paper cannot be used with the ambient light adjustment function or Monitor Matching in Color-Matching Method. 594 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 595
following tasks. • When supported paper has been newly added to the printer, you can add that media type to the printer control panel and printer driver by using the media information file provided by Canon. • You can customize Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper media information files - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 596
Paper Procedures for Installing (Mac OS X) iPF6400 Procedures for Installing Start the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Configuration Tool. • If the printer driver from the Canon website, use will be the printer name in use. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 597
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 4 The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Procedures for Installing (Mac OS X) 5 Click the Agree button. 6 Select Easy Install then click the Install button. Media - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 598
Tool is complete. iPF6400 • When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Note Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use. Procedures - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 599
and Use of Paper iPF6400 3 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. Procedures for Uninstalling (Mac OS X) 4 The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 600
Handling and Use of Paper Procedures for Uninstalling (Mac OS X) 6 Select Uninstall. 7 Click the Uninstall button. 8 Press the Continue button when another application is running. iPF6400 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) 600 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 601
the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 602
you to added custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver. Refer to Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper →P.614 for details on Add and Edit Custom Paper. • Link to Support Information button Opens imagePROGRAF Support Information. You can check information - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 603
paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button. For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." →P.604 603 • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 604
Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) Adding Media Types (Mac OS X) iPF6400 • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button. For details on the procedure - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 605
Use of Paper iPF6400 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. Adding Media Types (Mac OS X) • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Note Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.603 2 The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 606
dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button. iPF6400 • If Master Media Information File is displayed as . Communication with the printer begins. 606 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 607
Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. 8 Click the OK button. Changing Media Names 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) • For details on the procedure - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 608
is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. iPF6400 • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. Note • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated below. alphanumeric - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 609
iPF6400 6 Click the OK button. Deleting Media Types You Have Added 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Mac OS X) Handling and Use of Paper see "Editing Media Type Information for Note Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." →P.603 2 In the Media Type list, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 610
and Use of Paper Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Mac OS X) 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF6400 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 611
can select multiple paper. Note • The names of media switched for non-display appear grayed out in the Media Type list. • Each time you click the Show/Hide button, the display mode cycles from showing both the printer driver and printer panel, to hiding both the printer driver and printer panel, and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 612
. iPF6400 Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) 4 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 613
iPF6400 Changing the Display Order of Media Types 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Mac OS X) Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 614
while the program is communicating with the printer. 5 Click the OK button. Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, and export and import the media information - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 615
paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Refer- ence Guide). Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here. • Name in Printer Driver Added custom paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 616
in the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from the Edit Media Types dialog box regardless of whether it is Canon genuine paper or custom paper. Refer to "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper" →P.603 . Compatible Paper Paper specifications - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 617
Use of Paper iPF6400 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) Add Custom Paper In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper.. Add this as custom paper after making - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 618
able to input the Name in Printer Driver and add the Note created custom paper to the printer driver. To use the custom paper in the printer driver, create it by changing the standard paper to another paper. • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 619
complete, click the Next button. Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) • Check that there is no paper left on the ejection guide. Important • If Paper Feed Adjustment is not executed, horizontal stripes with different color tones may appear in the printed material. Paper feed adjustment does not need to be - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 620
Print button to perform a test print of each level. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) • If a standard paper that does not display the Name in Printer Driver is selected in the screen in Step 5, you cannot Note perform test prints or configure the maximum amount of ink to use. 620 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 621
and Use of Paper iPF6400 11 The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 622
focusing on bleeding and scraping of ink. If the color tone needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color profile in your software. For details on how to specify the ICC profile in the printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." →P.191 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 623
Handling and Use of Paper iPF6400 15 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Delete Custom Paper (Mac OS X) • If you have - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 624
Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. iPF6400 Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 625
Paper iPF6400 Export Custom Media Information (Mac OS X) Follow the on-screen directions and change the settings as required. • Refer to Steps 5 to 15 of the "Add Custom Paper paper that you have added. The saved Custom Media Information File can be used by importing it into another printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 626
Information (Mac OS X) iPF6400 Import Custom Media Information You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. • For - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 627
Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 628
needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color profile in your software. For details on how to specify the ICC color profile in the printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." →P.191 • Custom paper cannot be used with the ambient light - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 629
and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 630 Printer Menu 639 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 630
→P.21 The Power button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode. c Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. d Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other operations - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 631
iPF6400 when rolls are loaded cuts the paper, if you have specified Automatic or paper. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") →P.541 Operations and Display Screen k Load button Press this button when loading or replacing paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer paused or the printer is updating the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 632
icon is highlighted. • Middle line displayed Indicates the printer status and shows menu names. • Bottom line displayed The first and second lines display the paper type and size. Ink tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to ink. Pressing the OK button when this tab is highlighted - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 633
Control Panel iPF6400 Standby Control Panel Display The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 634
all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed or when a roll can be manually advanced by pressing the Feed button. *2: When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to recover from Sleep mode. Sleep mode is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 635
iPF6400 How to View Instructions with Navigate If multiple instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. 1 Press the Navigate button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select View Op. Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 636
How to View Instructions with Navigate Example: Loading sheets iPF6400 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 636 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 637
iPF6400 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 638
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. Example: Ink tank replacement iPF6400 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 639
menu. • Paper Menu Paper menu settings • Ink Menu Ink menu operations • Job Menu Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Menu operations for printer adjustment and maintenance For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." →P.648 For instructions on selecting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 640
• Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." →P.648 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." →P.640 iPF6400 Menu Operations To view available menus - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 641
iPF6400 Menu Operations • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu then press the OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Control Panel Printer Menu • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 642
entered. 1 Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. iPF6400 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. • Hold down ▲ or entered, press the OK button. The setting is applied, Note and the printer is now in Standby. Executing menu commands Menu commands can be executed as - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 643
instructions on menu operations, see "Menu Operations." →P.640 For details on menu items, see "Menu Settings." →P.648 Paper Menu The Paper Menu is not displayed during printing. Printer Menu First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Load Paper Roll Paper ┋ Manual Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 644
Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off *┋ On Return Defaults *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 645
Test Print Nozzle Check ┋ Status Print ┋ Interface Print ┋ Paper Details ┋ Print Job Log ┋ Menu Map Adjust Printer Head Posi. Adj. Standard Simple Other Initial adjustmt ┋ Manual * Pri. DNS SrvAddr (*9) Sec. DNS SrvAddr (*9) DNS Host Name (*9) DNS Domain Name (*9) IPv6 (*8) IPv6 Support - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 646
Printer Menu Control Panel Menu Structure First Level System Setup 646 iPF6400 Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Stateless Addr (*9) On ┋ Off * Pri. DNS SrvAddr (*9) Sec. DNS SrvAddr (*9) DNS Host Name (*9) NetWare (*8) NetWare (*8) On ┋ Off - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 647
Printer Menu iPF6400 . Fine Feed (*12)(*13) Printer Info (*12) Paper Info Ink Info Head Info ProductName: s/n: Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if NetWare is Off. *6: only. *10: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *11: Default setting for the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 648
will be cut automatically using the Cutter Unit, depending on the printer driver settings. Select Eject to prevent printed documents from falling immediately after printing such as when you wait for the ink to dry, etc. Manual prints lines at the cut position instead of cutting after printing. If - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 649
On when printing on a particular type of paper regularly. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") →P.536 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide.) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 650
Printer Menu Control Panel Menu Settings Ink Menu Rep. Ink Tank Head Cleaning A Job Menu Job Log 650 Setting Item iPF6400 Description, Instructions Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.836 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 651
Status Print Description, Instructions Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Print information about the setting values and condition of the printer. Interface Print Print interface settings information. Paper Details Print the paper settings as specified in Paper Details. Print Job - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 652
not in the Paper Reference Guide.(See Paper Reference Guide.) The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount. Note that this function takes more time and consumes more ink than Auto(GenuinePpr). (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.") →P.738 Use this mode with - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 653
Set- DNS Dync update tings Control Panel Printer Menu Menu Settings Description, Instructions When paper is set in the printer, the history of effective color calibration for the set paper is displayed. When paper is not set in the printer, the latest history among common calibration or unique - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 654
Menu Settings iPF6400 Interface TCP/IP Setup Setting Item IPv4 DNS Set- tings Pri. DNS SrvAddr Sec. DNS SrvAddr Description, Instructions Specify the DNS server address. DNS Host Name Specify the DNS host name. DNS Domain Name Specify the DNS domain name. IPv6 IPv6 Support Specify - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 655
iPF6400 System Setup Language Time Zone Setting Item Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Keep Paper Size TrimEdge Reload User's Guide Control Panel Menu Settings Description, Instructions Specify the language used on the Display Screen. Specify - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 656
(*2)(*3) Printer Paper Info Info (*2) Ink Info 656 Head In- Printhead L fo Printhead R iPF6400 Description, Instructions Choose On to have the printer automatically execute the Advanced Adj. operations after you replace the Printhead. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 657
Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version Boot MIT(DBF) Boot ROM version 657 MIT database format version MIT(DB) MIT database version S/N Printer serial number User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 658
errors. Shut Down Timer Printer Menu Buzzer Contrast Adj. Date Format Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Paper-related settings. Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Keep Paper Size TrimEdge Reload Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 659
iPF6400 Status Print Use Adj. Value Set Exec. Guide Printer Info Ink Info MC PC, C, MBK, Y, M, PM, R, G, B, PGY, GY, BK System Info RAM Error Log A setting value indicating whether color calibration adjustment values are to be applied to printing. A setting value indicating whether to display a - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 660
Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Firm Boot MIT(DBF) MIT(DB) S/N Date 660 EOP Timer TCP/IPv4 Frame Type Printer model Firmware Version Boot ROM Version MIT Database Format Version MIT Database - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 661
iPF6400 TCP/IPv4 TCP/IPv6 User's Guide Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer . Printing Interface Setting Reports Control Panel Printer Menu IPv6 settings values. Stateful Address - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 662
Printer Menu Control Panel TCP/IPv6 NetWare AppleTalk Network Interface 662 Use a link-local Address Prefix Length Use a manual update the manual address Frame Printer Number Tree Name Context Name Print Server Name Print Server Password Polling Interval Print Server Name Printer Number iPF6400 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 663
Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts Printer parts 664 Optional accessories 671 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 664
can also load sheets manually. d Roll Feed Unit Cover Open this cover to load rolls. (See "Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover.") →P.668 e Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (See "Control Panel.") →P.630 f Ejection Guide Supports output paper. g Output Tray - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 665
iPF6400 Back i Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. j Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") →P.669 Back Printer Parts Printer parts a USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. b - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 666
Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. e Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 667
iPF6400 Paper Feed Slots Paper Feed Slots Printer Parts Printer parts a Tray Extension When loading a sheet manually, open this tray after opening the Paper Tray Cover. b Width Guide When loading a sheet, move the guide to match the paper size. c Top Paper Feed Slot When loading a sheet, insert - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 668
Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover iPF6400 Printer Parts Printer parts a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. Carriage 668 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 669
. It serves a key role in printing. c Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts 669 a Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 670
Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. Vents There are vents at three positions of the printer as shown: on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3). Printer Parts Printer parts • Do not block these vents. Important • Also, avoid setting paper or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 671
iPF6400 Stand Optional accessories Stand ...671 Stand Parts ...672 Roll Holder Set ...551 Stand The following Stand can be used with the printer. • Printer Stand ST-28 Printer the floor. • For instructions on installing the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Note 671 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 672
Stand Parts Stand Parts iPF6400 Printer Parts Optional accessories a Stand A stand that holds the printer. It is equipped with casters to the switch is in the ON position, immobilizes the printer. d Accessory Pocket Store printer manuals, assembly tools, and other items in this pocket. 672 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 673
iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 674
Network Environment iPF6400 Network instructions, "Configuring TCP/IPv6 Note Network Settings" →P.682 or see "Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI." →P.683 • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is supported in Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 675
networks, print over TCP/IP. Network Setting Network Environment • NetBIOS is not supported. Note • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour (Zeroconf) function. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk. Note 675 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 676
• Example of a NetWare network iPF6400 • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or AppleTalk. Note In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. Network Setting Network Environment 676 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 677
configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary. You can use RemoteUI if an imagePROGRAF printer on a network is connected to your computer. If you start your Web browser and specify the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 678
or later also is supported. • This cannot be used connected via a proxy server. In environments where a proxy server is used, add the printer's IP ad- dress on the Control Panel of the printer. • RemoteUI also offers many other features. You can display the ink levels, check error messages and other - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 679
IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer's IP address is configured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Setup Guide. Configure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 680
ARP and PING Commands iPF6400 • If the Tab the value continuously. • Make sure the IP address you enter for the printer is not the same as any computer IP address in your network. 10 Note • The DNS can also be configured from the printer Control Panel. Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 681
iPF6400 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1 Check the printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the OK button. 5. Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 682
). iPF6400 Network Support to On, the IPv6 StlessAddrs setting takes effect. Important • You can also configure IPv6 StlessAddrs and DHCPv6 from the printer Control Panel. Note • The DNS can also be configured from the printer Control Panel. Initial Settings Configuring the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 683
iPF6400 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) 3 Click the Port tab to display the Port sheet. 4 Click Add Port to display the Printer instructions on the screen to add a printer port. 10 Click Close to close the Printer Ports dialog box. 11 Make sure the printer ://printer IP address or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 684
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400 Network Setting 6 Refer to the character. Multicast DNS Service Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1-63 characters) Name This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 685
Activate when using an IPv6-compatible router to acquire the IP ad- On dress. Use a manual address Activate when configuring the IP address manually. Off IP Address Enter the printer's IP address. :: Prefix Length Enter the IP address prefix length. 0 Default Router Address Enter the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 686
printer driver. Follow the instructions of your network administrator to install the printer driver on each computer to be used for printing. When installing the printer driver, choose Network Printer as the printer destination, and then choose the print queue created from the NetWare print service - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 687
iPF6400 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type • Before specifying the frame type, make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. Important • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer's IP address is configured. Note • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 688
assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. iPF6400 Network Setting NetWare Confirmation message is displayed. 8 Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel 1 On the Tab - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 689
iPF6400 Service, and then press the OK button. 10 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired print service NetWare Print Services Network Setting Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must configure print services the print service settings, instructions for configuring NetWare print services - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 690
may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway included Note with NetWare. For details on configuring NDPS, refer to the NetWare documentation. • NDS (Novell Directory Service) and bindery NDS and bindery are both supported. Use the mode that is compatible - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 691
iPF6400 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI 4 To use the printer in remote printer printer mode printer type. 1. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type. To use remote printer mode, set Printer Type to Parallel and Position to Manual Printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 692
RemoteUI iPF6400 2 Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. 3 If a password has been set on the printer, enter use NCP Burst Mode. On This mode supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server print service. The print service selected here is enabled. Multiple print services Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 693
iPF6400 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI NPrinter Item Print Server Name Printer Number Details (0-47 characters) Specify the number of the printer "Specifying NetWare Print Services →P.689 ." 2. In Printer Number, enter the same printer number specified in " - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 694
is configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Important Address Using the Printer Control Panel.") →P.679 1 Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. 2 Click Next. 3 Click Registering IP Address. Network Setting Mac - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 695
can activate or deactivate the Bonjour function or change the printer name by using RemoteUI. For instructions on changing it, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.677 695 1 Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 696
Mac OS X Settings Network Setting Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Mac OS X) 2 Click Next. 3 Select the printer to register and click Next. 4 Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. 5 Click Finish. 696 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 697
iPF6400 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Mac OS X) Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and configure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer • By default, the AppleTalk - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 698
Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings iPF6400 • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of configuring the destination varies depending on the Note version of Mac OS X. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver -byte characters: @, *, :, and =. Canon NB-18GB (xxxxxx) User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 699
iPF6400 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings Item Zone (*2) Details Specify the printer printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is Canon NB-18GB (xxxxxx). (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 700
Printer-Related Information iPF6400 Network Setting Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ...700 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ...701 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur 702 Initializing the Network Settings ...702 Specifying Printer Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 701
iPF6400 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually or disable spanning tree support, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the Ethernet Driver menu. 13 Press - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 702
, you can also complete settings for email notification when service is needed or it's time to replace consumables. For detailed instructions,see "Specifying Printer-Related Information." →P.700 RemoteUI • For details on email notification using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (in Windows), refer to the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 703
from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: 1 Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software. 3 Click Install in imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 704
the IPv4 tab. iPF6400 Network Setting Device Setup Utility (Windows) 5 In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. 6 Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. 8 Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. • To - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 705
iPF6400 When specifying an IPv6 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 2 In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer in Manual - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 706
iPF6400 706 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 707
Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows 708 Printmonitor (Mac OS X 710 Accounting (Windows 712 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting 877 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 708
real time on a computer monitor. • Displays the ink level of every color in the printer. An icon and warning message will notify you when ink levels are low. • The type of paper loaded in each media source is identified. You can also check to see if paper has run out. 708 • This way, the utility - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 709
iPF6400 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Note Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the Job sheet in imagePROGRAF to the printer, the job - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 710
set up automatic email notification of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you desig- nate in advance. • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. Note 1. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 711
iPF6400 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF • Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/resumed. Note • Canceling Print Jobs Selecting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 712
Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the ink Important consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use. • Print job log collection is not performed when - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 713
iPF6400 2 Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, job list area, totals area and status bar. Accounting (Windows) • Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using. • Menu Bar Allows you to select to select which job log is displayed. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 714
iPF6400 If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period. Print Job Management For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer the printers or paper and ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 715
iPF6400 • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area Print Job Management Job List Area The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • No. The job serial number. • Job Cost The cost of printing. • If the ink and paper unit costs are - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 716
the last page is displayed. Note iPF6400 • Paper Length The length of paper used for printing. • Ink Consumed The amount of ink used for printing. • Owner The other than paper and ink. • Ink Cost Details The cost of each ink color. • Ink Consumption Details The amount of each color of ink used. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 717
iPF6400 on Printer and Regularly Ink and Paper →P.720 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) 717 To set the same unit cost for all the inks 1 Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 718
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. 3 Click the OK button. • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important To set different unit costs for each ink color 1 Select the ink color to be costed. 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 719
iPF6400 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Setting Standard Prices 1 Select the media type in Media Type. 2 Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height. 3 Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 720
Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. iPF6400 Print Job Management Accounting • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Note 720 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 721
iPF6400 Ink Consumed Use this option to select the unit used for ink consumption. • Paper Width Use this to select the unit used for paper width. • Paper Length Use this to select the unit used for paper is not performed when Set./Adj. Menu -> Printer Info -> Show Job Log of the control panel - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 722
iPF6400 job logs from printers. 1 Select Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs. You can select whether to display Jobs on Printer Printer This shows a list of the print jobs currently held on printers jobs are displayed for each printer. Note Exporting Print Job - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 723
iPF6400 Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties • Selected Jobs Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file. and then selecting Show Period Properties, Note or by using the icon in the toolbar. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) 723 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 724
Box/Period Properties Dialog Box iPF6400 Print Job Management Accounting ( Ink and Paper Consumed Select Show Ink and Paper Consumed in the File menu to open the Show Ink and Paper Consumed dialog box. This lists the total amounts of ink and paper consumed by the printer so far. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 725
iPF6400 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. • Up . The total consumption for other media types is shown as Note Other. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) 725 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 726
iPF6400 726 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 727
Adjustments for Better Print Quality iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 728
iPF6400 Adjustment for high-precision printing Enhancing Printing Quality With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper paper in the printer. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder →P.531 • Loading Rolls in the Printer Adjust Printer, and test - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 729
iPF6400 Enhancing Printing Quality 1 Set Head Height to Super Low. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →P.735 • If Super Low is not available, select Lowest. Note 2 Execute Standard in Head Posi. Adj.. • If paper rubs against the Printhead or becomes jammed during Printhead - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 730
Quality Adjusting the Printhead iPF6400 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ...730 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 730 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 732 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ...734 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 731
, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.732 • Because the sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be com- Important pleted correctly unless the loaded paper matches the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 732
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF6400 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Simple, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 733
Adjustments for Better Print Quality iPF6400 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 734
iPF6400 same paper as the paper included with the printer is paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be com- Important pleted correctly unless the loaded paper displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 734 5 Press ▲ - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 735
iPF6400 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Initial adjustmt, and then press the OK button. A test once you select Note the type of paper currently supplied. However, the value is cleared when the printer is turned off or the paper is replaced. 735 5 Press ▲ - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 736
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF6400 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. • Using Automatic will ensure that the printer adjusts the Printhead height to the optimal level before printing, ac- Note counting for the ambient - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 737
...738 Manual Banding Adjustment ...739 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ...741 Adjusting Line Length ...742 Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets ...743 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ...744 Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 738
iPF6400 Adjustments printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount. • Auto(GenuinePpr) Use this mode with paper identified in the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.524 • Auto(OtherPaper) Use this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 739
printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen. Manual Banding Adjustment If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, execute Adj. Quality for adjustment of the paper feed amount. Use Manual adjustment with highly transparent media or other - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 740
paper of at least A4/Letter size Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder →P.531 • Loading Rolls in the Printer select Manual, and then press the OK button. Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment. • When printing on sheets, follow the instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 741
paper. Additionally, after test pattern B is printed, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet. 10 Examine test Paper Feed Amount If the contrast is uneven or banding in different colors Adjustment.") →P.738 (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") →P.739 Perform adjustment - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 742
/Draft This setting is applied when Standard or Fast is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. • We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size. Note • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Adjust Length. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 743
iPF6400 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer test printing the test pattern for paper you use most often for adjustment. Note • For banding in different colors - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 744
iPF6400 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment cannot be com- Important pleted correctly unless the loaded paper 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Control Panel. 8 Examine test pattern C2. Again, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 745
cleared when the printer is turned off or the paper is replaced. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select VacuumStrngth, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the feed amount 745 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 746
iPF6400 746 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 747
iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 748
Colors iPF6400 Monitor Matching Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors ...748 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows 749 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X 751 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors the printer driver. Color Management Monitor - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 749
from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") →P.183 For instructions on configuring printer driver settings for monitor matching, refer to the following topic, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) →P.749 • Printing Images to Match - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 750
Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF6400 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280). 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Color Management Monitor Matching 6 In F Print Quality, click High - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 751
source application. (See "Printing Im- Important ages to Match Monitor Colors.") →P.748 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 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 .") →P.366 751 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 752
OS X) 3 Make sure the Main panel is displayed. iPF6400 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280). 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Color Management Monitor Matching 6 In F Print Quality, click High - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 753
iPF6400 9 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) 10 Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in A Matching Mode. 11 In B Matching Method, select Monitor Matching. 12 In C Color Space, select the color space used when displaying - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 754
Managing Colors iPF6400 Color Calibration Managing Colors ...754 Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors ...757 Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor ...758 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration ...760 Managing Colors Printer color management corrects for variations in color tones due to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 755
in the printers • The printers are on • The printers being color managed support the calibration link function For a detailed explanation, see the following. • Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors →P.757 Color Management Color Calibration • When using paper other than genuine Canon paper and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 756
Managing Colors iPF6400 Stabilizing Colors (Color Calibration Execution Guide Settings) It is important to carry out color calibration because color tones change as a printhead ages and the environment changes. This printer has a function that notifies when it is recommended to execute color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 757
without a Spectrophotometer Unit mounted. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper even on remote printers (12-color models) that support calibration link by sending the Custom Media Information File that contains - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 758
however, be sure to use the same version of firmware and printer driver, under the same settings) • When the Execution Guide is displayed (Specifying Execution Guide →P.760 ) Executing Color Calibration from the Control Panel on the Printer 758 Execute color calibration from the Control Panel on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 759
iPF6400 Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor (See "Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X).") →P.818 • Preparing the Printer 1 You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") →P.760 2 Load the paper. (See - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 760
instructions from the computer • Multiple printer management For details, refer to the Color Calibration Management Console instructions. (See "Color Calibration Management Console (Windows).") →P.765 (See "Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X).") →P.802 Paper that can be used in Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 761
iPF6400 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration • The media types shown in the table are the names that are displayed in the printer Control Panel. Paper Type Country or Region of Use selected when the Media Configuration Tool was installed Japan, Asia, Oceania EU North or South America - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 762
can be used in Color Calibration iPF6400 Registration and Confirmation of Paper Information • To Register Paper Information on the Printer • When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver. Download the new version of Media Information - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 763
iPF6400 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration Adjustment Types of Color Calibration Color calibration has two adjustment types, Common calibration and Unique calibration, with one of these selected when color color calibration on each media type. If color calibration is executed on paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 764
can be used in Color Calibration iPF6400 • Unique calibration If color calibration is executed on paper categorized as Unique calibration, calibration adjustment values are set only for the media type that the color calibration was executed on. • Even if paper categorized as Unique calibration - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 765
to individual variations or aging among the printers. For the procedure for executing color calibration, see "Executing Color Calibration." →P.782 • In order to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper/feed certified paper, a calibration target is re- 765 Note quired - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 766
that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note Execute Color Check You can execute a color check. When a color check is executed, a built-in pattern is printed, the color difference from a calibration target registered in the printer is calculated, and the check results are displayed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 767
iPF6400 3 Click the Install button of Color Calibration Management Console. Installation Procedure (Windows) 4 Click the Next button. 5 After reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. Color Management Color Calibration - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 768
Next button. 7 Click the Install button. 8 If you want to create a shortcut to Color Calibration Management Console on the Desktop, click the Yes button. 9 Select Yes, I want to To complete the installation of the Color Calibration Management Console, restart your computer. 768 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 769
iPF6400 Uninstallation Procedure (Windows) Uninstallation Procedure The uninstallation procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. 1 From the start menu, click All Programs>imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console>Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Color Calibration - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 770
to All Programs>image- Note PROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console>imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console. Main Window The Color Calibration Management Console main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, Printer list, Calibration sheet, and Color Measurement sheet. You can switch - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 771
• Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) →P.774 • Help Menu →P.775 • Printer List Displays a list of printers that can be controlled. For details, see "Printer List." →P.776 Main Window (Windows) Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 771 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 772
For details, see "Calibration Sheet." →P.777 iPF6400 • Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to acquire color chart measurement data and execute color check. For details, see "Color Measurement Sheet." →P.779 • Enabled when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 773
iPF6400 File Menu This section describes each of the menu items in the File menu. File Menu (Windows) Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) • Calibration / Color Measurement Selects the main window sheet. • Update Printer List Refreshes the Printer list on the left side - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 774
Refreshes the paper list in the main window with the latest information. Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) This section describes each of the menu items in the Tools menu when the Color Measurement sheet is displayed in the main window. • Enabled when a printer that has - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 775
Color Management iPF6400 Help Menu (Windows) • Acquire Color Measurement Data Displays the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data. For the procedure for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 776
not displayed. • Printers that are compatible with the Color Calibration Management Console • Printers where the printer driver is installed Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) • Printer If color calibration is executed on the paper being fed, printers that are being - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 777
Manager." →P.712 Calibration Sheet This sheet allows you to execute color calibration and check the color calibration status of the printer selected in the Printer list. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) • Paper Being Fed Displays the media type being fed in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 778
where color calibration has been executed are displayed. • When All is selected Paper types registered in a printer are displayed. • When Custom Paper is selected Paper types other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper that are registered in a printer are displayed. 778 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 779
to display the Execute Color Check dialog box. Execute color check on the selected printer. For the procedure for executing color check, see "Executing Color Check." →P.792 • Execution Logs Displays the execution logs of acquiring color measurement data. is displayed on the paper being fed. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 780
2 Select the printer you want to check the color calibration status of from the Printer list. • If there are multiple printers, printers that have the same paper type loaded and where color calibration has been Note executed on that paper are displayed in the same calibration group. 780 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 781
iPF6400 3 Check the color calibration status of the paper being fed in the upper part of the Calibration sheet. Checking the Color Calibration Status (Windows) 4 Select Calibrated and click the button. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 5 Check the color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 782
Executing Color Calibration (Windows) iPF6400 Executing Color Calibration The procedure for executing color calibration is as follows. Getting the Printer Ready 1 You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 783
iPF6400 2 Select the printer you want to execute color calibration on from the Printer list. Executing Color Calibration (Windows) 3 Click the Calibration button. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 783 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 784
. iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) • Color Calibration Type Select Auto Adjust (High Precision) to execute color calibration using the spectrophotometer unit, or select Auto Adjust to execute color calibration using the sensors in the printer. • Enabled - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 785
on a computer is as follows. The color measurement data saved on the computer can be used such as for creating ICC profiles. ICC profiles are created using commercially available software. 785 Created ICC profiles can be used by the printer driver. (See "Matching Sheet .") →P.191 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 786
For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF6400 • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note Getting the Printer Ready 1 Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for acquiring color measurement data. 2 Load the paper. (See "Loading - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 787
iPF6400 3 Click the Color Measure button. Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 4 Check the color and then click Next. 787 • To perform color chart measurement using the setting values when executed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 788
charts that are CGATS format RGB. Click the Acquire Info. button to display the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Selecting this check box allows you to conserve paper by reducing the gap between the pieces of a color chart when the chart is printed split into pieces. Select the type of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 789
by air drying in the Preferences dialog box. If you perform color measurement while the ink is not dry, the measurements may not be correct. The Preferences the Color Measurement Preferences di- alog box. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) User's Guide Setting Item - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 790
If you perform color measurement while the ink is not dry, color chart and paper. However, this does not affect the color measurement results. If you are using paper that has a tendency to curl or paper that does not dry easily, select High so that the paper does not come into contact with the paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 791
iPF6400 9 The Output Color Measurement Data dialog box is displayed. Select the file to save the color measurement data into and click the OK button. Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) 10 The Acquire Color Measurement Data dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 792
the OK button. Once the color measurement has finished, the color measurement data is saved on the computer. iPF6400 Executing Color Check When a color check is executed, a built-in pattern is printed, the color difference from a calibration target registered in the printer is calculated, and the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 793
check threshold value in ΔE and click the OK button. Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) Getting the Printer Ready 1 Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for color checks. Paper for color check is paper that can be used with the Auto Adjust (High Precision) setting on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 794
Note spectrophotometer unit. (See "Executing Color Calibration.") →P.782 Executing Color Check 1 Open the Color Measurement sheet. 2 Select the printer you want to execute color check on from the Printer list. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 794 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 795
iPF6400 3 Click the Color Check button. Executing Color Check (Windows) Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 4 The Execute Color Check dialog box is displayed. Select Pattern Size. To increase the precision of the color check, we recommend that you configure the same - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 796
Check dialog box is displayed, check the details. iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 7 Click the Execute button. The color check is executed. • You can exit the color check in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 797
frequently used execution logs in favorites for Acquire Color Measurement Data. Registering an operation in favorites allows you to attach a separate name for easily recalling the operation. • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 798
in Name. Enter a comment in Comment if needed. iPF6400 5 Click the OK button. Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites You can delete Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs from the favorites. • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 799
Management 3 Click the OK button. Saving Execution Logs on the Computer You can save Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs on the computer. • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note 1 Select the execution log to save on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 800
the file name and save. iPF6400 Switching Display Units The units displayed in the Color Calibration Management Console can be switched Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) Getting Audio Notification of Color Calibration Finished You can be notified by sound when color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 801
button and select the audio file. Getting Audio Notification of Color Calibration Finished (Windows) • If you want to check the sound in the selected audio file, click the Test button. Note 3 Click the OK button. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) 801 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 802
to individual variations or aging among the printers. For the procedure for executing color calibration, see "Executing Color Calibration." →P.818 802 • In order to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper/feed certified paper, a calibration target is re- Note quired - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 803
that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note Execute Color Check You can execute a color check. When a color check is executed, a built-in pattern is printed, the color difference from a calibration target registered in the printer is calculated, and the check results are displayed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 804
Management Console (Mac OS X) Color Management Installation Procedure (Mac OS X) 4 After reading the software license agreement, click the Continue button. 5 Click the Agree button. 6 Click the Install button. 7 Click the Continue button to close all other applications. 804 iPF6400 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 805
iPF6400 8 Click the Quit button. This completes the installation of the Color Calibration Management Console. Uninstallation Procedure (Mac OS X) Uninstallation Procedure The uninstallation procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 806
. 5 Click the Quit button. iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) Startup The startup procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. Click Applications>Canon Utilities>imagePROGRAF CCMC> and then the imagePROGRAF CCMC icon (CCMC stands for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 807
and hiding the Color Calibration Management Console using the Window menu. Clicking imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Help in the Help menu displays the Color Calibration Management Console help. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 807 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 808
Main Window (Mac OS X) • Printer List Displays a list of printers that can be controlled. For details, see "Printer List." →P.813 iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 808 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 809
allows you to acquire color chart measurement data and execute color check. For details, see "Color Measurement Sheet." →P.815 • Enabled when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 809 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 810
Calibration Management Console Menu (Mac OS X) iPF6400 imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu This section describes each of the menu items in the imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console menu. • About imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Displays the About - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 811
Refreshes the paper list in the main window with the latest information. Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) This section describes each of the menu items in the Tools menu when the Color Measurement sheet is displayed in the main window. • Enabled when a printer that has - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 812
iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) • Acquire Color Measurement Data Displays the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer in a CSV format file. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 813
not displayed. • Printers that are compatible with the Color Calibration Management Console • Printers where the printer driver is installed Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) • Printer If color calibration is executed on the paper being fed, printers that are being - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 814
"The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor." →P.710 Calibration Sheet This sheet allows you to execute color calibration and check the color calibration status of the printer selected in the Printer list. Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) • Paper Being Fed Displays - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 815
executed are displayed. • When All is selected Paper types registered in a printer are displayed. • When Custom Paper is selected Paper types other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper that are registered in a printer are displayed. Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 816
Status (Mac OS X) iPF6400 This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart." →P.820 • Color Check button Click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 817
iPF6400 2 Select the printer you want to check the color calibration status of from the Printer list. Checking the Color Calibration Status (Mac OS X) • If there are multiple printers, printers that have the same paper type loaded and where color calibration has been Note executed on that paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 818
the lower part of the Calibration sheet. iPF6400 Color Management Executing Color Calibration The procedure for executing color calibration is as follows. Getting the Printer Ready 1 You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 819
iPF6400 2 Select the printer you want to execute color calibration on from the Printer list. Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X) 3 Click the Calibration button. Color Management 4 The Execute Color Calibration dialog box is displayed. Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) • Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 820
Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) • Enabled when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note 5 Click the OK button. 6 When the Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played, check the details. iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 821
iPF6400 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) Getting the Printer Ready 1 Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for acquiring color measurement data. 2 Load the paper. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.531 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 822
procedure description window and then click Start. 5 Select New in Favorites and then click Next. iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) • To perform color chart measurement using the setting values when executed previously, select the execution log in Note the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 823
charts that are CGATS format RGB. Click the Acquire Info. button to display the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Selecting this check box allows you to conserve paper by reducing the gap between the pieces of a color chart when the chart is printed split into pieces. Select the type of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 824
by air drying in the Preferences dialog box. If you perform color measurement while the ink is not dry, the measurements may not be correct. The Preferences dialog box is displayed when you click Preferences in the imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console menu. If the number of patterns is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 825
by air drying in the Preferences dialog box. If you perform color measurement while the ink is not dry, the measurements may not be correct. The Preferences dialog box is displayed when you click Preferences in the imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console menu. If the number of patterns is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 826
iPF6400 Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) The color chart is printed and color measurement begins. • You can exit the acquire color executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note • When printing the color check adjustment - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 827
check threshold value in ΔE and click the OK button. Getting the Printer Ready 1 Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for color checks. 827 Paper for color check is paper that can be used with the Auto Adjust (High Precision) setting on the spectro- photometer unit. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 828
Executing Color Check (Mac OS X) iPF6400 2 Load the paper. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.531 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.534 • If Adj. Quality has not been executed even once on the paper you are using, execute Adj. Quality in the control Note panel menu. (See " - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 829
iPF6400 3 Click the Color Check button. Executing Color Check (Mac OS X) Color Management Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 4 The Execute Color Check dialog box is displayed. Select Pattern Size. To increase the precision of the color check, we recommend that you configure the same - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 830
iPF6400 • You can exit the color check in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. Note 8 Check the results. • We recommend that you execute color calibration if the results exceed the threshold values. Note (See "Executing Color Color a printer that has - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 831
Measurement Data execution logs from the favorites. • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note 1 Click the Favorites button in the main window (Color Measurement sheet). Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) 831 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 832
Favorites and click the Delete from Favorites button. iPF6400 3 Click the OK button. Saving Execution Logs on the Computer You can save Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs on the computer. • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 833
iPF6400 Switching Display Units (Mac OS X) Switching Display Units The units displayed in the Color Calibration Management Console can be switched between millimeters and inches. 1 Select Preferences in the imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console menu. 2 Select the display units in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 834
iPF6400 834 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 835
707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 836 Printheads 845 Maintenance Cartridge 854 Cleaning the Printer 861 Other Maintenance 866 Consumables 875 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message 911 Specifications 933 Appendix - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 836
oz) • For instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.836 Note • The provided Starter Ink Tanks contain 90 ml (3.0 fl oz) each. Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks 836 Compatible ink tanks For information on supported ink tanks, see "Ink Tanks." →P.836 Replacement ink tanks in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 837
the instructions in Remove the ink tanks. • Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning. Ink may Important leak out. • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 838
3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. Remove the Ink Tanks →User's Guide (HTML) 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 839
iPF6400 2 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Replacing Ink Tanks Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks • If there is still ink in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 840
opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. iPF6400 • After installing an ink tank, do not remove and shake it. Doing so may cause the ink to leak out. Important • If - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 841
iPF6400 3 Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down. Replacing Ink Tanks • Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color or orienta- tion is incorrect. Important If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it in. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 842
Important out of place. If this happens, open the Ink Tank Lock Lever to return it to the proper position. 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. iPF6400 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 842 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 843
Info as follows. 1. Press the OK button to display Printer Info. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Ink Info. 3. Press the OK button. The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identified by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen. These symbols may be - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 844
Replace Ink Tanks iPF6400 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. Replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank. If a message for ink replacement - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 845
and Consumables Printheads • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.847 Note Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 846
six minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about seven minutes to complete. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B. Caution • If - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 847
iPF6400 cleaning is now executed. 6 Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine the Printhead This printer is equipped with of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace any printheads with • If your Canon dealer has advised 847 Caution • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 848
when ink levels are low. Note • When the remaining capacity of Maintenance cartridge is low, prepare a new Maintenance cartridge. 1 Remove any paper that has been advanced by selecting Eject Paper in the Control Panel menu. • When using a roll, rewind it. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 849
iPF6400 Replace the Printhead 1 Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. 2 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Replacing the Printhead Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 849 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 850
the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. Important iPF6400 Maintenance and Consumables • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 3 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Printheads - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 851
iPF6400 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Replacing the Printhead • Dispose (c). This Important may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 851 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 852
of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. iPF6400 • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Be Important careful not to touch these Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 852 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 853
iPF6400 10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. Replacing the Printhead Maintenance and Consumables 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 11 minutes for ink to fill the system. • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 854
MC-16 • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge." →P.854 Note Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on compatible maintenance cartridges, see "Maintenance Cartridge." →P.854 Precautions when - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 855
menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. • Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead clean- Important ing, or when ink is being absorbed. Ink may leak out - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 856
the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. iPF6400 Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge • Never touch the metal contacts (a). Doing so may damage Important the Maintenance Cartridge. 2 Remove the Ejection Guide. 856 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 857
If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Car- tridge in another printer. 4 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 858
on a flat surface. Otherwise, ink may Important leak and cause stains. • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance car- Note tridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 859
iPF6400 8 Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 9 Press the OK button. The Maintenance Cartridge is now initialized. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 860
Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost full - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 861
861 Cleaning the Paper Retainer ...864 Cleaning the Printhead ...846 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 862
the Top Cover iPF6400 • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after Important borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 863
iPF6400 6 If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Maintenance and Consumables • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 864
. Maintenance and Consumables 8 Close the Top Cover. Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure optimal operation - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 865
iPF6400 4 Fold a sheet of Plain Paper two or three times (a) and insert it under the Paper Retainer (b) from behind the printer to wipe the entire surface of the Paper Retainer clean. 5 Attach the Roll Feed Unit. (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.552 6 Plug the power cord into the outlet. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 866
out the ink are required. Execute preparations for transporting Note when transporting the printer. (See "Preparing to Transfer the Printer.") →P.869 • For details information on the operation, see the Setup Guide included with the printer or options. Carrying the Printer Removed From the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 867
iPF6400 5 Remove the securing bolts using the Allen wrench. Carrying the Printer 6 Remove the printer from the Stand and carry the printer. Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 867 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 868
Carrying the Printer iPF6400 • Moving the printer requires at least three people, holding it on both sides and from behind. Be careful to avoid back Caution strain and other injuries. • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side and in back. The printer may be - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 869
, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. • Avoid tilting the printer excessively during transit. This may cause ink in the printer to leak and cause stains. If it is necessary Important to tilt the printer in transit, contact your Canon dealer. 869 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 870
and right sides of the base and keep the printer level. Items to Prepare Setup Guide Packaging material New Maintenance Cartridge (2) Used for reference when packing the printer Used to pack the printer Used to draw in ink Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 871
iPF6400 Remove the Ink Tank 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover. Preparing to Transfer the Printer 2 Lift the ink tank lock levers and remove all ink tanks. Put the ink tanks in a plastic bag and seal it. Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 872
the Printer 3 Close all ink tank lock levers, and then close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. iPF6400 • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge unless a replacement message appears. Important Removing the Maintenance Cartridge while the ink is bring - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 873
iPF6400 3 Pinch the Belt together, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper to the Carriage Shaft. Preparing to Transfer the Printer Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 874
press the OK button. The firmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 875
Maintenance and Consumables iPF6400 Consumables Ink Tanks ...836 Printhead ...845 Maintenance Cartridge ...854 875 User's Guide Consumables - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 876
iPF6400 876 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 877
707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 878 Problems Regarding Paper 880 Printing does not start 889 The printer stops during a print job 890 Problems with the printing quality 891 Cannot - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 878
refer to the imagePROGRAF home page or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.524 The paper type that I want to print is not displayed on the Display Screen. When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver. Download the new - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 879
iPF6400 Question I want to perform enlargement printing. Answer (See "Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width.") →P.72 (See "Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value.") →P.78 Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 879 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 880
Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1 Turn the printer off before removing the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (See "Removing the Roll Feed Unit.") →P.551 2 Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 3 Attach the Roll Feed Unit to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 881
. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 6 Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. 7 If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 5 and 6. 8 Close the Top Cover. 9 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.21 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 882
→User's Guide (HTML) 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. iPF6400 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 882 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 883
stain your hands and damage the printer. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Troubleshooting • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot →User's Guide (HTML) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 884
manually becomes jammed, "Paper jam" is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1 Press the OK button. 2 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover →User's Guide (HTML) Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 884 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 885
move the Carriage to the side. Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 885 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 886
Sheet, Fed Manually • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. iPF6400 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 887
in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back of the printer. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3 Press the OK button. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot The roll - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 888
Automatic Cutting in the printer driver. If the Cutting Mode is Eject, press the Cut button to cut the paper. If the Cutting Mode is Manual, cut rolls with scissors prevent problems with cutting and paper ejection. This operation is normal. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 888 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 889
Agitating... Cause Ink agitation is in progress. Corrective Action Please wait until ink agitation is finished. The time for agitation varies depending on how long the printer has been off. (Between about 30 seconds and two minutes.) Troubleshooting Printing does not start 889 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 890
sure the Printhead is in good condition for printing. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.845 Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Troubleshooting The printer stops during a print job 890 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 891
uniform ...900 Lines or colors are misaligned ...900 Borders appear during borderless printing ...901 Printing is faint Troubleshooting Cause You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Because the printer was left without ink tanks installed for some - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 892
paper, in Paper Detailed Settings in the printer driver, set Near End Margin to 20mm. Be sure to select the correct type of paper in the Control Panel menu when loading paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.534 (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.554 Troubleshooting Problems - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 893
the Vacuum Strength.") →P.744 (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →P.735 Clean the Ejection Guide. (See "Cleaning the Printer Exterior.") →P.861 The surface of the paper is dirty Cause The Paper Retainer is soiled. You are using a paper that does not dry easily. Corrective - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 894
printer driver. (See "Updating the Firmware.") →P.874 2. Specify the same value for all settings items. 3. Execute color calibration. (See "Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor.") →P.758 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause The paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 895
iPF6400 Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Streaks may occur if you set the Print Quality too low. The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Colors in printed images are uneven Corrective Action Print a test pattern to check the nozzles - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 896
the Switch are not set correctly, the Important print quality may deteriorate. 1 Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.538 • Sheet (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.560 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 896 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 897
iPF6400 2 Open the Top Cover. 3 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen 4 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 897 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 898
printing. iPF6400 Troubleshooting Number Dimensions 2 254 mm (10 in) or 257 mm 3 355 mm (14 in) 4 406 mm (16 in), 420 mm, or 432 mm (17 in) 5 515 mm (20 in) 6 610 mm (24 in) Paper Size 10"x12", 8"x10", or JIS B4 14"x17" 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), ISO A2, 17-in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 899
Slot.") →P.554 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Troubleshooting The length of printed images is inaccurate in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 900
a lower Head Height setting. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →P.735 Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →P.61 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality Lines or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 901
of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.648 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 901 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 902
mode in use. (See "Configuring the Communication Mode Manually.") →P.701 Troubleshooting Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause The printer's IP address is not configured correctly. The printer's TCP/IP network settings are not configured correctly. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 903
695 Due to the nature of Bonjour, you cannot print if the printer is on another network behind a router. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same network. For information about network settings, ask your network administrator. Troubleshooting Cannot print over a network 903 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 904
Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF6400 Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow these steps to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. • The following instructions are for Windows XP. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 905
Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Troubleshooting Installation problems 905 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 906
the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.854 The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action 906 Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are filled with color. This consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 907
the printer. Releasing ink level detection 1 On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. Troubleshooting Other problems 907 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 908
Other problems Troubleshooting Ink Level Detection 3 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 4 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 909
message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 10 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released. Ink Level Detection Troubleshooting Other problems 909 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 910
iPF6400 910 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 911
Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message Error Messages 912 Messages regarding paper 914 Messages regarding ink 923 Messages regarding printing or adjustment 925 Messages regarding printheads 928 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 912
(x represents a letter or number 931 Error Message Ink insufficient...923 Ink tank is empty...924 Insufficient paper for job ...916 Error Messages Maint. cart. The level is low ...930 Maintenance cartridge full...930 Maintenance cartridge problem...930 Manual printing is selected, but a roll is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 913
is selected...917 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized...924 The paper is too small...915 The paper is too small...915 The roll is empty...917 This paper cannot be used...917 Unknown file...932 Wrong maintenance cartridge...930 Wrong paper feed slot for manual paper...918 Wrong x printhead - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 914
2. Change the paper type setting in the printer driver to the type loaded in the printer and try printing again. 914 Follow these steps to ensure the paper type matches on the printer and in the printer driver. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 915
to print, but note that this error may cause problems in the printing results. The paper is too small. Cause When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, paper smaller than the size specified in the printer driver is loaded. Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 916
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF6400 PaprWidth Mismatch Cause When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the width of the loaded roll does not match the width specified in Fit Roll Paper Width in the printer driver. Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 917
or press the Stop button to stop printing. This paper cannot be used. Cause Paper that is too large for the printer has been loaded. Paper that is too small for the printer has been loaded. Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle checking - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 918
measures, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. No Roll Unit. Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a paper feed slot for manual paper. Cause Corrective Action 918 The Paper Feed Slot used to load the Load the sheet in the Paper Feed Slot matching the printer driver Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 919
iPF6400 Paper jam. Cause The Paper Feed Slot used to load the sheet is different from the Paper Feed Slot specified in Paper Source in the printer driver. Corrective Action 2. Load the paper in the Paper Feed Slot specified in the printer driver. The printer will resume printing. Change the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 920
Rolls in the Printer.") →P.534 iPF6400 Cannot feed paper. Cause Paper could not be advanced correctly during feeding. 1. Press the OK button. Corrective Action 2. Remove the paper. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") →P.881 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually.") →P.884 3. Load the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 921
press the OK button. 2. Make sure the correct printer driver for the printer is selected and try printing again. For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide.) Select None when you have set Detect Mismatch on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 922
iPF6400 Cause The paper press the Stop button to stop printing. Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. something other than Off and the roll paper is not placed securely in the Roll OK button and remove the roll holder from the printer. 2. Insert the roll firmly on the Roll Holder - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 923
Corrective Action Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.836 No ink left. Cause There is no ink left. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator. Corrective Action Press the OK button, open the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 924
print large-format or high-quantity jobs. Check if ink tank is set, and its color and direction. Cause There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Corrective Action Load the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.836 Replace it with a new - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 925
to clear the error. Corrective Action 2. Load paper that is compatible with color calibration. See the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide.) Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper in the printer paper settings. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 926
is On in the Control Panel menu. • If the printer is loaded with a type of paper on which color calibration cannot be executed. Corrective Action Execute Common calibration. (See "Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor.") →P.758 Set Set Exec. Guide to Off on the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 927
printer paper Manual Banding Adjustment.") →P.739 Check printed document. Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.846 Error Message Messages regarding printing or adjustment 927 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 928
iPF6400 clear the error. 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. ( Colors.") →P.730 Press the OK button to clear the error. We recommend using a type of paper Cause There is a problem with the Printhead. Follow replace the Printhead. 1. Turn off the printer, wait a while, and then turn it Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 929
iPF6400 Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cause No still displayed when printing, replace the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") →P.847 Error Message Messages regarding printheads 929 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 930
No maintenance cartridge. iPF6400 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge...930 Wrong maintenance cartridge...930 Maint. cart. The level is low ...930 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity...930 Maintenance cartridge full...930 Maintenance cartridge problem...930 No - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 931
number) Cause Corrective Action There is a problem with the print job. Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible to continue printing requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 932
which service is required. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unknown file. Cause Data sent to keep the printer up to date (such as paper your Canon dealer for assistance. Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor. Cause The performance of a sensor inside the printer may - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 933
iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 934
and unplug the power cord. *2: Calculation based on ISO 7779. Operating conditions: On the Main sheet of the printer driver, Media Type > Glossy Paper, Advanced Settings > Print Priority > Image, and Print Quality > Standard. *3: Normally, you will need to ensure an unobstructed space of 800 mm - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 935
printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." →P.836 Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide.) For information on the paper sizes the printer supports, see "Paper Sizes." →P.524 Paper width Rolls 203-610 mm (8.0-24 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 936
left and right sides is required. • Choosing a bottom margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) may distort images by the bottom edge. Important In this case, select Paper Source > Manual and specify a bottom margin of 23 mm (0.91 in). Printer Specifications 936 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 937
Paper Source > Manual in the printer driver leaves a bottom margin of 23 mm (0.91 in). On the other hand, choosing Manual (3mm margins) in Paper 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.524 • Recommended Print Area - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 938
iPF6400 938 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 939
iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 940
iPF6400 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...940 Legal Notices ...942 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual shock. Use the printer location in an environment - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 941
, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side and in back. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer. Printhead, Ink Tanks, and Maintenance Cartridge • Always store consumables in a safe location out of the reach of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 942
printer such as small metal objects (paper printer, press the Power button immediately to switch the printer off, unplug the printer power cable from the outlet, and then call for service. If you continue to use the printer Canon Large Format Printer iPF6400 has been tested and found instructions Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 943
special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail. Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 944
for this printer iPF6400 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ...944 About This User Manual ...944 Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Setup Guide Contents Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for installing the software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 945
the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: See the Paper Reference Guide . Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help. • Figures and software screens • Figures in this user manual may be different from the actual appearance of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 946
of Explanations iPF6400 How to use this manual Viewing Videos of Explanations ...946 Searching Topics ...946 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing page. Searching Topics You can find information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. 1 Enter a term and click the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 947
iPF6400 2 Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button. Searching Topics Appendix How to use this manual 947 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 948
HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF6400 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following HTML for printing in the title area. Appendix How to use this manual 948 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 949
iPF6400 The topics in Basic Printing Workflow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Appendix How to use this manual 949 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 950
HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF6400 Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the , click Printing Procedure. Appendix How to use this manual 3 Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 950 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 951
iPF6400 The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 4 Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Appendix How to use this manual 951 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 952
HTML Version of the Manual for Printing Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. 1 on a figure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. iPF6400 • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a figure or a - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 953
iPF6400 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 2 Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh Appendix How to use this manual • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. Note 953 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 954
WEEE Directive Disposal of the product WEEE Directive iPF6400 Appendix Disposal of the product 954 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 955
iPF6400 WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 955 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 956
WEEE Directive iPF6400 Appendix Disposal of the product 956 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 957
iPF6400 WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 957 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 958
WEEE Directive iPF6400 Appendix Disposal of the product 958 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 959
iPF6400 WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 959 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 960
WEEE Directive iPF6400 Appendix Disposal of the product 960 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 961
iPF6400 WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 961 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 962
WEEE Directive iPF6400 Appendix Disposal of the product 962 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 963
, 469 Maintenance Cartridge 854, 859, Ink Tanks 836 Roll Feed Unit 552, 668 Roll Holder 531, 540, 551 S Size Options 199, 278, 485 Special Settings 203, 356 Specifications 934 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 36, 176, 362 Status Print 657 Strange Sound 906 Support Pane 382 Support - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 964
W Watermark 160, 161 When to Replace Ink Tanks 843 964 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 | User Guide - Page 965
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iPF6400 User's Guide ENG Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A Canon Europe Ltd. 3 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET United Kingdom Canon (China) Co., Ltd. 15F Jinbao Building No.89
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Large Format Printer
User's Guide
Basic Printing Workflow
19
Enhanced Printing Options
35
Printing enlargements or reductions
........................................
68
Printing at full size
....................................................................
84
Borderless Printing
...................................................................
96
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes
....................
109
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet
.......................................
122
Centering originals
.................................................................
139
and so on
Windows Software
173
Printer Driver
..........................................................................
174
Preview
..................................................................................
208
Free Layout
............................................................................
218
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy
..............................
241
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional
...........................
252
Layout Plug-In for Photoshop
.................................................
312
Print Plug-In for Office
............................................................
317
and so on
Mac OS X Software
359
Printer Driver
..........................................................................
360
Preview
..................................................................................
384
Free Layout
............................................................................
412
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy
..............................
443
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional
...........................
460
Layout Plug-In for Photoshop
.................................................
517
and so on
Handling and Use of Paper
523
Control Panel
629
Printer Parts
663
Network Setting
673
Print Job Management
707
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
727
Color Management
747
Maintenance and Consumables
835
Troubleshooting
877
Error Message
911
Specifications
933
Appendix
939
Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Basic Guide
User's Guide
Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.
ENG
ver1.00
2012-06-26