Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 Basic Guide

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 Manual

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    Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows 74 Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X 76 Convenient Printer Driver Features 78 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead 85 Adjusting the feed amount 87 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 90 Printing does
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    iPF6400 Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...2 Legal Notices ...4 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 to deteriorate and lead to a fire. 2 Basic Guide
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    iPF6400 Use the printer under the following service center. Cleaning the Printer printer 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 ink tanks, and maintenance cartridges. Spilled ink
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    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 been tested instructions manual. Basic Guide
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    for detail. Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft and names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright • Unauthorized reproduction of this user manual in whole or
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    for this printer iPF6400 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ...6 Viewing the Electronic manuals ...6 About This User Manual ...7 Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Setup Guide Contents Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and
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    iPF6400 3 When the imagePROGRAF Support Information is displayed, click the User Manual icon or the Paper Reference Guide icon. About This User Manual Preface Manuals for this printer • Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage in Stay Informed to access the imagePROGRAF prevent troubles, malfunctions
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    About This User Manual iPF6400 • Screens depicted in this user manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • May we request • The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice. • We strive to ensure
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    ends of the roll. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") Note →User's Guide (See "Types of Paper.") →User's Guide • To view instructions as you attach the Roll Holder, press the
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    Use the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. • Borderless printing on A1 or A2 rolls Attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown. iPF6400 10 Basic Guide
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    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 when you turn the printer on. Important • Before loading a roll, confirm whether the inside of the Top Cover or the Ejection Guide is soiled. If
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    the Printer →User's Guide (HTML) 1 Press the Load button. iPF6400 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. • If any paper has time, load the shaft so that the color of the Roll Holder shaft (c) matches the color of the guide groove. Handling rolls • Do not release the
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    barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →User's Guide ManageRemainRoll Barcodes Off Printed Not printed Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type
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    the Roll from the Printer 7 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. iPF6400 Handling Paper Handling rolls • Cut the edge of the roll using the Paper Cutting function if the edge is creased or soiled. (See "Specifying the Important Cutting Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide • Adjusting the printhead
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    Handling Paper Handling rolls iPF6400 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK track of the amount of roll paper left. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →User's Guide 5 Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Removing the Roll from the Printer 6 Using both hands, rotate
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    the Roll from the Printer iPF6400 • For instructions on removing rolls from the Roll Holder, see "Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder." →User's Guide 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.11 Note Handling
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    Feed Slot →P.20 • If no print job was received 1 Press the Load button. Handling sheets 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual Paper, and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Note Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes
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    Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6400 • 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 is flat against the Paper Tray Cover. The sheet may jam if it curls before feeding or
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    the sheet to support it and prevent it from falling. Important • 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
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    Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6400 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 Important damage the printer. • One sheet of paper can be loaded at
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    Paper iPF6400 3 Set the leading 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. Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot • When you insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep the sheet level, relative to the paper
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    hands and damImportant age the printer. iPF6400 Handling Paper Handling sheets 5 When " paper can be removed. 7 Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. • If POP Board is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface. 22 Important Basic Guide
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    iPF6400 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. Removing Sheets Handling Paper Handling sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. • Removing sheets from the top paper
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    Handling sheets Removing Sheets iPF6400 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. • If the trailing edge of it may go back inside the printer, leaving roller marks across the trailing edge of paper. Important 24 Basic Guide
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    iPF6400 8 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. Removing Sheets Handling Paper Handling sheets 25 Basic Guide
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    (10.2 fl oz) • For instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.26 Note • The provided Starter Ink Tanks contain 90 ml (3.0 fl oz) each. Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks For information on supported ink tanks, see "Ink Tanks." →P.26 26 Replacement ink tanks in 130 ml
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    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 leak out. Important • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper
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    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
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    and Maintenance 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 Ink Tanks • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you
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    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
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    Consumables and Maintenance 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 orientation is incorrect. Important If the Ink Tank does not fit in the
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    of the Ink Important Tank Lock Lever come 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 Ink Tanks 32 Basic Guide
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    instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.33 Note Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead This printer right side. • If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement reach of children. Caution • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician
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    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
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    Consumables and Maintenance 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 Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that
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    the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage Important them. iPF6400 Consumables and Maintenance Printheads • 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
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    Consumables and Maintenance iPF6400 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Replacing the Printhead • Dispose Important (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. Printheads 37 Basic Guide
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    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 careful not to touch these surfaces when Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 38 Basic Guide
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    Posi. Adj. from the Control Panel menu. Note (See "Adjustment When Installing the Printhead.") →User's Guide 12 Follow the instructions on the Display Screen to advance the paper. After the paper is advanced the Initial adjustmt of Head Posi. Adj. will be executed automatically. • When printing
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    and Maintenance Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ...40 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ...40 Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number MC-16 • For instructions on replacing the
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    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 cleaning, or when ink is being absorbed. Ink may leak out. Important
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    the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. iPF6400 Consumables and Maintenance Maintenance Cartridge • Never touch the metal contacts (a). Doing so may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. Important 2 Remove the Ejection Guide. 42 Basic
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    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 Cartridge in another printer. 4 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in
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    box on a flat surface. Otherwise, Important ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used mainte- nance cartridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to Note process
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    iPF6400 9 Press the OK button. The Maintenance Cartridge is now initialized. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Consumables and Maintenance Maintenance Cartridge 45 Basic Guide
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    Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF6400 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ...46 Cleaning the Printhead ...48 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover
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    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 Consumables and Maintenance Cleaning the Printer • If the Cleaning
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    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 48 Basic
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    Canon dealer for assistance. Note • Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the settings on the Control Panel menu in Nozzle Check. (See "Menu Settings.") →User's Guide cleaning is now executed. 6 Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has
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    On and Off.") →User's Guide 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
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen iPF6400 Menu Operations Pressing this button in menu you to reposition the paper. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") →User's Guide k Load button Press this button when loading or replacing paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 (See "
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    • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) iPF6400 • If the Tab Selection line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu menu. Basic Guide
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    iPF6400 Menu Operations • Lower menus the OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you to increase or decrease the value continuously. Note 53 Basic Guide
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    Menu Operations iPF6400 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button. • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is Note applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Executing menu commands Menu
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    menu during printing. Not displayed in the regular menu. For instructions on menu operations, see "Menu Operations." →P.51 For details on menu items, see "Menu Settings." →User's Guide Printer Parts Paper Menu The Paper Menu is not displayed during printing. Operations and Display Screen First
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    Menu Structure iPF6400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Keep Paper Type Off *┋ On *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
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    ) ┋ Manual AdjustmentPrint Change Settings A:High ┋ B:Standard/Draft A:High ┋ B:Standard/Draft Printer Parts Calibration Head Cleaning Nozzle Check Replace P.head Auto Adjust Calibration Log Date ┋ Paper Type ┋ Adjustment Type Use Adj. Value Disabled ┋ Enabled * Set Exec. Guide Off
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Menu Structure iPF6400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level DNS Settings (*9)(*10) DNS Dync update (*9) Statefull Addr (*9) Stateless Addr (*9) On ┋ Off * On ┋ Off * Pri. DNS SrvAddr (*9)
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen iPF6400 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Keep Paper 13) Printer Info (*12) Paper Info Ink Info displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *11
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    can also load sheets manually. d Roll Feed Unit Cover Open this cover to load rolls. (See "Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover.") →P.63 e Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (See "Control Panel.") →P.50 f Ejection Guide Supports output paper. g Output Tray
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    iPF6400 Back Back Printer Parts Printer parts a USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi- Connect the power cord to this connector. d Carrying Handles (5) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides. Top Cover (Inside) a Carriage
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    Switch on the Platen.") →P.106 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
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    iPF6400 f Paper Alignment Line Load heavyweight sheets parallel to this line. Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Printer Parts Printer parts a Roll Holder Load the b Printhead 63 The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. Basic
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    Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF6400 Printer Parts Printer parts a Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever
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    iPF6400 Vents • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty. d Ink Color Label 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
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    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
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    the OK Important button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Remove the Ink Tank 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover. 2 Lift the ink tank lock levers and remove all ink tanks. Put the ink tanks in a plastic bag and seal it. Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer 67 Basic Guide
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    leak and cause stains. Important iPF6400 Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer 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. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge unless a replacement message appears
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    iPF6400 2 Open the Top Cover. 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 Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This
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    in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. Reinstalling the Printer The basic workflow for reinstalling the printer is as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Assemble the stand (optional) 1 If you are using the optional Stand, assemble the Stand by referring
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    iPF6400 Install the printer 1 Install the printer on a table or other flat surface. If you will use the printer on an optional Stand, assemble the Stand before mounting the printer on it, and then secure it with the Main Unit Securing Bolts. Reinstalling the Printer Printer Relocation Preparing
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    . 5 Press the Power button to turn the printer on. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. iPF6400 Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer 7 Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of
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    iPF6400 9 Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 Reinstalling the Printer Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer 73 Basic Guide
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    instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (TCP/IP) connections. The driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. Follow these steps to install the software and Electronic manuals. iPF6400 Installing
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    . Installing the Software (Windows) 5 When the Install User Manual dialog box is displayed, insert the provided User Manuals CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions displayed to complete installation. Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) 75 Basic Guide
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    Installing the Software (Mac OS X) iPF6400 Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (
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    the printer to set up and update the paper information. Next, install the Electronic manuals. 7 Insert the provided User Manuals CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions displayed to complete installation. Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) 77 Basic Guide
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    Software Installation Print Preview iPF6400 Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview ...78 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) ...80 Borderless Printing ...81 Large-Format and in some environments, PageComposer may be started. Note Convenient Printer Driver Features 78 Basic Guide
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    menu item for printer settings to display the Print dialog box. 2. Access the Main pane. 3. Select the Print Preview check box. 4. After you click Print, the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Print Preview Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver Features 79 Basic Guide
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    Paper) Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) You can conserve roll paper paper. iPF6400 • If the page would exceed the roll paper width after rotation, you can use this function with Scale to fit Roll Paper (Conserve Paper) check box. Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver Features
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    Settings in Mac OS X 1. Access the Page Setup pane. 2. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 3. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. Select either Fit Paper Size or Fit Roll Paper Width. Basic Guide Borderless Printing 81 Convenient Printer Driver Features Software Installation
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    the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings. The printer supports roll printing up Paper Width, the Informa- tion dialog box is displayed. 5. Click the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper have not registered Custom Paper Sizes, resize the original to fit the roll width.
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    . 3. Make sure the size of the original you have pre- pared is displayed in Page Size. 4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 5. Select Fit Paper Size, Fit Roll Paper Width, or Scaling. Basic Guide Enlarged/Reduced Printing 83 Convenient Printer Driver Features Software Installation
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    the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop window is displayed. Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver Features Starting from Digital Photo Professional 1. Start Digital Photo Professional. 2. Open the RGB color image that you want to print
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    using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →User's Guide • Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of paper Note as you will use for printing
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    Colors iPF6400 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper to select Adjust Printer, and then press . A test pattern is instructions on the Display Screen. Adjustments for Better Print
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    /Draft in the Adjust Length menu is applied, depending on printer driver settings at the time of printing. Note Follow these steps to configure the settings. 1 Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder →P.9 • Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.11 • Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot →P.17 2 On
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    mode, the 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.") →User's Guide • Auto(OtherPaper) Use this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide, or
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    iPF6400 Automatic Banding Adjustment 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen. Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the feed
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    Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF6400 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ...90 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ...91 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ...94 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot 97 Cannot load sheets ...97 Paper is
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    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.") →User's Guide Clearing
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    →User's Guide (HTML) 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Car- riage 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 92
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    the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • 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
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    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 94 Basic Guide
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    iPF6400 1. Open the Top Cover and manually move the Carriage to the side. Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 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.
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    Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot).") →P.90 iPF6400 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, perform operations from the back of the printer. Note • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from
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    iPF6400 3 Press the OK button. Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot The roll paper is warped. Cause Corrective Action Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Paper is jammed by
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    on the leading edge is left iPF6400 Depression on the leading edge is left Cause Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing before cutting to prevent problems with cutting and paper ejection. This operation is normal. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 98 Basic Guide
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    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 99 Basic Guide
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    Nozzle Clogging.") →User's Guide A print job was received from an incompatible printer driver. The printer is damaged. 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
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    Dust from Cutting Rolls.") →User's Guide Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. driver does not match the type loaded in
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    .") →P.17 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing or printing on small paper. The type of paper as specified on the printer does not match the type specified in the printer driver. Corrective
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    iPF6400 The surface of the paper is dirty Cause You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. The Ejection Guide is soiled. Corrective Action (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →User's Guide When printing on CAD Tracing
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    the same value for all settings items. 3. Execute color calibration. (See "Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor.") →User's Guide Troubleshooting Banding in different colors occurs Problems with the printing quality Cause The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Corrective Action
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    Lines and Colors.") →P.85 To avoid uneven colors, we recommend drying each sheet separately. Problems with the printing quality Density may be uneven if you use Glossy In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quali- Paper or Canon Coated Paper. ty. The
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    set correctly, the print quality may deteriorate. Important 1 Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.14 • Sheet (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.23 2 Open the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 106 Basic Guide
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    iPF6400 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 107 Basic Guide
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    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
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    printing Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") →User's Guide The type of paper specified in the printer driver
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    use a lower Head Height setting. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →User's Guide Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →User's Guide Problems with the printing quality Lines or
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    paper, printed Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver. lines may be noticeably misaligned. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →User's Guide See "Menu Settings.") →User's Guide Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 111 Basic
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    Manually.") →User's Guide Troubleshooting Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause The printer's IP address is not configured correctly. Corrective Action Make sure the printer's IP address is configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF
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    . 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 113 Basic Guide
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    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
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    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 115 Basic Guide
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    .") →User's Guide Troubleshooting If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound Cause The printer makes a sound during operation. Corrective Action The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of suction from the Platen. To prevent paper from rising, paper is held
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    and the printer, which may cause ink leakage from the Ink Tank and damage 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. Troubleshooting Other problems 2 Press ▲ or
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    Other problems Troubleshooting Ink Level Detection 4 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 118 iPF6400 Basic Guide
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    iPF6400 9 A confirmation 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 119
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    OK button. 2. Change the paper type setting in the printer driver to the type loaded in the printer and try printing again. 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. Basic Guide
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    "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") →User's Guide When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Warning, paper smaller than the size specified in the printer driver is loaded. You can continue to print, but note that this error may cause problems in the printing results. Error Message
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    .") →P.14 (See "Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder.") →User's Guide 2. Replace with paper of the width configured in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.9 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 The printer now starts printing the print job. Make sure the roll width
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    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. Corrective Action Press the OK button and load paper of the correct size. (See "Paper Sizes.") →User's Guide Press the OK button and load
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    .") →User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop printing. Wrong paper feed slot for manual paper. Cause Corrective Action The Paper Feed Slot used to load the Load the sheet in the Paper Feed Slot matching the printer driver Paper Source setting as
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    iPF6400 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. Paper jam. Corrective Action 2. Load the paper in the Paper Feed Slot specified in the printer driver. The printer will resume printing. Change the printer
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    . (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.17 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 iPF6400 Cannot feed paper. Cause Paper could not be advanced correctly during feeding. Paper could not be advanced correctly during ejection. 1. Press the OK button. Corrective Action 2. Remove the
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    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 .) The loaded paper is a size not compatible with borderless
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    the roll. 1. Press the OK button and remove the roll holder from the printer. 2. Insert the roll firmly on the Roll Holder until it touches the flange. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") →P.9 3. Load the Roll Holder in the printer. Error Message Messages regarding paper 128 Basic Guide
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    . Corrective Action Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.26 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
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    is set, and its color and direction. Cause There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Corrective Action Load the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.26 There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.26 The following
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    and Printing on Sheets.") →User's Guide The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. Cannot calibrate. Cause The paper for printing a test pattern is soiled. Otherwise, you have loaded colored paper. The test pattern was printed too faintly
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    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.") →User's Guide Set Set Exec. Guide to Off on the Control Panel menu. (See
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    iPF6400 (xx represents a number) Cause The printer has detected that the blue Switch on Platen.") →P.106 Cannot adjust paper feed. Cause The Printhead test pattern to check the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →User's Guide 3. manually. (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") →User's Guide
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    iPF6400 test pattern to check the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →User's Guide Colors.") →P.85 Press the OK button to clear the error. We recommend using a type of paper Cause There is a problem with the Printhead. Follow the Printhead. 1. Turn off the printer, wait a while, and then
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    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.33 Error Message Messages regarding printheads 135 Basic Guide
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    No maintenance cartridge. iPF6400 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge...136 Wrong maintenance cartridge...136 Maint. cart. The level is low ...136 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity...136 Maintenance cartridge full...136 Maintenance cartridge problem...136 No
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    is a problem with the print job. Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is service is required. Corrective Action If "Parts replacement time has passed." is displayed, you can continue to use the printer 137 for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Basic Guide
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    has passed. iPF6400 Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replace consumables for 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 information
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    -xxxx (x represents a letter or number 137 Ink insufficient...129 Ink tank is empty...130 Insufficient paper for job ...122 Error Messages Maint. cart. The level is low ...136 Maintenance cartridge full...136 Maintenance cartridge problem...136 Manual printing is selected, but a roll is loaded
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    is selected...123 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized 130 The paper is too small...121 The paper is too small...121 The roll is empty...123 This paper cannot be used...123 Unknown file...138 Wrong maintenance cartridge...136 Wrong paper feed slot for manual paper...124 Wrong x printhead
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    , 85 R Removing printer drivers 114 Removing the Roll 14 Replace P.head 34 Replacing Ink Tanks 26 Roll Feed Unit 12, 15, 63, 90, 91 Roll Holder 9, 12, 15, 63, 72 Rotate Page 90 degrees 80 S Selecting the Paper Source 17 Spacer for Borderless Printing 9 Strange Sound 116 Support Information
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    iPF6400 Basic 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
Basic Guide
Preface
Safety Precautions
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2
Manuals for this printer
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6
Handling Paper
Handling rolls
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9
Handling sheets
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17
Consumables and Maintenance
Ink Tanks
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26
Printheads
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33
Maintenance Cartridge
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40
Cleaning the Printer
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46
Printer Parts
Operations and Display Screen
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50
Printer parts
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60
Printer Relocation
Preparing to Transfer the Printer
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66
Software Installation
Installing the Printer Driver (Windows)
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74
Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
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76
Convenient Printer Driver Features
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78
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
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85
Adjusting the feed amount
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87
Troubleshooting
Problems Regarding Paper
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90
Printing does not start
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99
The printer stops during a print job
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100
Problems with the printing quality
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101
Cannot print over a network
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112
Installation problems
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114
Other problems
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116
Error Message
Messages regarding paper
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120
Messages regarding ink
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129
Messages regarding printing or adjustment
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131
Messages regarding printheads
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134
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge
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136
Other Messages
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137
Error Messages
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139
Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Basic Guide
User's Guide
Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
ENG
Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.
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