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    Driver Features 90 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead 97 Adjusting the feed amount 99 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 102 Printing does not start 111 The printer stops during a print job 112 Problems with the printing quality 113 Spectrophotometer Trouble
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    iPF6450 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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    iPF6450 conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following conditions. Power supply service center. Cleaning the Printer inside the printer, there is printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side and in back. The printer ink tanks, and maintenance cartridges. Spilled ink
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    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 iPF6450 This equipment has been tested and found to the 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 iPF6450 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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    iPF6450 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 web site. Note About This
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    About This User Manual iPF6450 • 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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    Handling Paper Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder Follow steps 3 and 4. →User's Guide (HTML) 1 Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. 2 Insert the attachments for the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown. iPF6450 10 Basic Guide
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    Unit (option) is the same as for a printer with no Spectropho- tometer Unit (option). If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, lower the Up-down Unit. (See 11 Note "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.") →P.16 Basic Guide
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    Handling Paper Loading Rolls in the Printer →User's Guide (HTML) 1 Press the Load button. iPF6450 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is
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    opNote erations from the front of the printer. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.") →P.16 5 Insert the edge of of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →User's Guide ManageRemainRoll Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Off Printed A menu
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    the Roll from the Printer 7 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. iPF6450 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 rolls iPF6450 4 Press 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 the the front of the printer. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.") →P.16 7 Holding
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    Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually iPF6450 • 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
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    iPF6450 Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually • When pressing down on the Up-down Unit, handle the central part (near the blue label). Handling the ends may cause damage. Note • After the
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    iPF6450 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ...18 Removing Sheets ...29 Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually 16 select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") Note →User's Guide Loading Sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot 18 →User
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    tometer Unit (option). If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, lower the Up-down Unit. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.") →P.16 • Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and
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    . Insert the paper until it touches the far end of the tray lightly. iPF6450 • If you load a sheet larger than A2, the sheet may fall behind the printer under its own weight. Put your hand under the sheet to support it and prevent it from falling. Important • If it is difficult to load
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    Handling Paper iPF6450 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 Important damage the printer. • One sheet of
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    , open the Top Cover. 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. iPF6450 Handling Paper Handling sheets • When you insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep the sheet level
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    the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides. Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Handling Paper Handling sheets • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damImportant age the printer. 23 Basic
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    is held between the Platen and Back Cover, and feeding begins. iPF6450 • If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received The , it may scratch the printed surface. Important 8 Press the OK button. 24 Basic Guide
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    Handling Paper Handling sheets • When using the Spectrophotometer Unit(option) →User's Guide (HTML) 1 When the "Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer." message appears, make sure that there is sufficient space behind the printer and press the OK button. • There needs to be sufficient space behind
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    Spectrophotometer Unit cover." message appears, open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. 4 Insert one sheet of paper along the guide side of the Up-down Unit, making sure it is level. iPF6450 Handling Paper Handling sheets • When you insert the paper into the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep it level
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    iPF6450 5 Looking at the inside of the Top Cover, hold the paper parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), place it between the Platen and Handling Paper Handling sheets • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damImportant age the printer. 27 Basic Guide
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    Unit cover." message appears, close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. iPF6450 7 When the "Close top cover." message appears, close After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received The printer now starts feeding the paper. 8 Guide
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    iPF6450 Removing Sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. • Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot →P.29 • Removing heavyweight sheets from the front paper feed slot →P.29 • The operations for a printer Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. 29 Basic Guide
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    Paper Removing Sheets iPF6450 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. As the printer ejects the paper go back inside the printer, leaving roller marks across the trailing edge of paper. 8 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the
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    PFI-206 PGY Ink Type Pigment ink Capacity 300 ml (10.2 fl oz) • For instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.31 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
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    the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Follow 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
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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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    . iPF6450 Ink Tanks • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations. Note 34 Basic Guide
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    Consumables and Maintenance iPF6450 Installing Ink Tanks 1 Before 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. Replacing Ink Tanks • After installing an ink tank, do
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    3 Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down. iPF6450 • 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 holder, do not force it in. Make sure that
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    Consumables and Maintenance iPF6450 • If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrong direction, the rotating part 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
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    instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.38 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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    iPF6450 Replacing the Printhead • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. The ink is correct. 8 Press the OK button. The ink begins to be drawn in, and instructions appear on the Display Screen after this has finished.
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    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 you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. iPF6450 Printheads 40 Basic Guide
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    iPF6450 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage Important them. Replacing the Printhead Consumables and Maintenance Printheads • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 3 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever
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    Replacing the Printhead 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. iPF6450 • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. Printheads 42 Basic Guide
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    Consumables and Maintenance Printheads iPF6450 7 While firmly holding the Printhead you have or safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surrounding area. If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth. • If you need in place. 43 Basic Guide
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    printer until it clicks. iPF6450 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 filling with ink Installing the Printhead.") →User's Guide 12 Follow the instructions on the Display Screen to
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    iPF6450 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ...45 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ...45 Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number MC-16 • For instructions during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. Guide 45 Basic
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    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 Access
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    iPF6450 Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1 Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. Important 2 Remove the Ejection Guide. • If the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide is lowered while the optional Spectrophotometer Unit is Important mounted, open the
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    Cartridge or store it an angle, ink may leak and Important cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is stored on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. • If the printer has a Spectrophotometer Unit, look under the Spectrophotometer
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    Consumables and Maintenance iPF6450 5 Expel excess air from the plastic bag as you seal Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used mainte- nance cartridges. Follow the instructions provided
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    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 the Note Spectrophotometer Eject Guide, align the protrud- ing parts of the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide (a) with the Spectrophotometer Unit guide (b), and push it
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    Consumables and Maintenance Cleaning the Printer iPF6450 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ... 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.
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    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. iPF6450 Consumables and Maintenance Cleaning the Printer • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Note 7 Using
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    contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about 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
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    the Printer Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts iPF6450 • If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer
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    Consumables and Maintenance iPF6450 3 Open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts 4 Press down on the center (near the blue label) of the Up-down Unit to lower the Up-down Unit. 5 Open the Up-down Unit cover. Cleaning the Printer 55 Basic Guide
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    Spectrophotometer Carriage and move it to the position shown in the diagram. iPF6450 Consumables and Maintenance 7 Move the White Calibration Tile Holder in the the arrow and remove it from the Up-down Unit. Cleaning the Printer • Do not touch the (a) part of the White Calibration Tile Guide
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    Consumables and Maintenance iPF6450 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts • Never touch the white part of the White Calibration Tile. If the white part is dirty, the printer may not be able the arrow to fix it in place. Cleaning the Printer 12 Close the Up-down Unit cover. 57 Basic
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    Unit (option) Parts 13 Close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. iPF6450 Consumables and Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide 1 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →User's Guide 2 Unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Always turn
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    iPF6450 • When handling the White/Black Backing Plate, do not touch the white backing plate (a) or black backImportant ing plate (b) directly with your hands. If the surface becomes dirty or scratched, the printer of the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide. If any dirt remains, the printer may not be able
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    to wipe the Paper presser clean and use a dry cloth to dry it. iPF6450 • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact Warning with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock. • Do not press down
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    on and off. (See "Turning the Printer 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
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Menu Operations iPF6450 Pressing this button in menu 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 "Loading Sheets in
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    iPF6450 • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is the upper 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 list, in the overall menu. 63 Basic Guide
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    Menu Operations iPF6450 • Lower menus are 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 increase or decrease the value continuously. Note 64 Basic Guide
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    iPF6450 Menu Operations 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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    Printer Menu Operations." →User's Guide Regular menu Paper Menu Not displayed Menu during printing Ink Menu The same Ink instructions on menu operations, see "Menu Operations." →P.62 For details on menu items, see "Menu Settings." →User's Guide Manual Paper Chg. Paper Size Manual PaperSize
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    iPF6450 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Details 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
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    Test Print Nozzle Check ┋ ColorCheck Print (*14)┋ Status Print ┋ Interface Print ┋ Paper Details ┋ Print Job Log ┋ Menu Map Adjust Printer Head Posi. Adj. Standard Simple Other Initial adjustmt ┋ Manual Value Disabled ┋ Enabled * Set Exec. Guide Off *┋ On Return Defaults Maintenance Head
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    iPF6450 Menu Structure Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen First Level System Setup Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Sec. DNS SrvAddr (*9) DNS Host Name (*9) IPv6 (*8) IPv6 Support (*8) IPv6 StlessAddrs (*8) (*10) DHCPv6 (*8) (*10) DNS
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Menu Structure iPF6450 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Init.Admin.Pswd (*9) Adj. Fine Feed (*12)(*13) Printer Info (*12) Paper Info Ink Info Head Info ProductName: s/n: Days elapsed: Count [Mdot Print Quality. Basic Guide
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    iPF6450 *3: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: is possible for administrators only. *10: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *11: Default setting for the time to enter the Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen 71 Basic
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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.75 e Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (See "Control Panel.") →P.61 f Ejection Guide Supports output paper. g Output Tray
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    iPF6450 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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    "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.118 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
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    iPF6450 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 75 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) iPF6450 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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    iPF6450 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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    the left 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
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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 79 Basic Guide
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    Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important iPF6450 Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer 3 Close all ink tank lock levers, and then close the Ink Tank Cover. At this
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    iPF6450 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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    iPF6450 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. iPF6450 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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    iPF6450 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 85 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. iPF6450 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) 87 Basic Guide
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    Installing the Software (Mac OS X) iPF6450 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) 89 Basic Guide
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    Software Installation Print Preview iPF6450 Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview ...90 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) ...92 Borderless . • Under some settings and in some environments, PageComposer may be started. Note Convenient Printer Driver Features 90 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 91 Basic Guide
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    it fits within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper. iPF6450 • If the page would exceed the roll paper width after rotation, Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver Features Configuring Settings in Mac OS X 1. Access the Page
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    iPF6450 Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you box. 4. Select either Fit Paper Size or Fit Roll Paper Width. Basic Guide Borderless Printing 93 Convenient Printer Driver Features Software Installation
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    your preferred size can be enlarged to fill the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings. The printer supports roll printing up to a maximum length of 18.0 m (19.7 yd). Configuring Settings /Reduced Printing check box. 5. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. 94 iPF6450 Basic Guide
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    iPF6450 Enlarged/Reduced Printing Originals can be printed at larger or smaller sizes, as desired. Configuring /Reduced Printing check box. 5. Select Fit Paper Size, Fit Roll Paper Width, or Scaling. Basic Guide Enlarged/Reduced Printing 95 Convenient Printer Driver Features Software Installation
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    Plug-Ins iPF6450 Other Methods of the trouble of configuring settings. • You can directly process image data on Adobe Photoshop, and forward the image data to a printer. In printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop window is displayed. Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver
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    of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj.. The printer will print and read a test pattern, and the Printhead position will be adjusted another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →User's Guide • Because the results of adjustment
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    iPF6450 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. instructions on the Display Screen. Adjustments for Better Print
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    iPF6450 the printer driver at the 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 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5
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    Banding Adjustment iPF6450 Automatic Banding and Auto(OtherPaper). In either mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount. In this case, use Manual adjustment. Important (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") →User's Guide • We recommend executing the
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    iPF6450 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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    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.") →User's Guide 2 Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 3 Attach the Roll Feed Unit to the
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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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    Top Cover →User's Guide (HTML) 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Car- riage to the side. iPF6450 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. Close the Top
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    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 paper from
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    Manually • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. iPF6450 . Troubleshooting Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually If a sheet you have fed manually becomes
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    iPF6450 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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    Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot).") →P.102 iPF6450 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 printer has a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), lowering the Up
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    . After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Cut sheets cannot be pulled out from the front paper feed slot 3 Press the OK button. Troubleshooting Cut sheets cannot be pulled out from the front paper feed slot Cause You have loaded paper other than
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    neatly iPF6450 Paper is 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 problems with cutting and paper ejection. This operation is normal. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 110 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 111 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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    Settings.") →User's Guide In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest or High in Print Quality. Printing in Draft or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest or High modes, but the printing quality is lower. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and
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    See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") →User's Guide (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →User's Guide If edges of the paper curl and become soiled when printing on rolls of glossy photo paper, in Paper Detailed Settings in the printer driver, set Near End Margin to 20mm. When
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    iPF6450 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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    of firmware or printer driver. (See "Updating the Firmware.") →User's Guide 2. Specify 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
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    of the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →User's Guide Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.97 To avoid uneven colors, we recommend drying each sheet separately. Problems with
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    the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to a lower height. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →User's Guide Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.18 Make
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    iPF6450 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 119 Basic Guide
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    the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. iPF6450 Troubleshooting Number Dimensions 2 254 mm (10 in) or 257 mm 3 432 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- Problems with the printing quality 120 Basic Guide
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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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    again. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →User's Guide Troubleshooting Line thickness is not uniform Cause In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows printer driver, Fast Graphic Process is selected
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    in the printer driver. lines may be noticeably misaligned. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →User's Guide Borders appear Panel menu. el menu. (See "Menu Settings.") →User's Guide Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 123 Basic
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    Canon dealer for more information on adjustment services. (See "Replacing the Spectrophotometer Sensor of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option).") →User's Guide The color of the White/Black Backing Turn the printer ).") →User's Guide Troubleshooting Spectrophotometer Trouble Shooting 124 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 126 Basic Guide
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    the screen to remove the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Installation problems Removing imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Status Monitor as follows. • The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the
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    Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF6450 1 From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF 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
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    follow the instructions indicated to resolve the problem. Troubleshooting Other problems If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound Cause The printer makes a • After the printer is turned on • After data transmission • After ink tank replacement In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages
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    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 130 Basic Guide
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    iPF6450 3 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 4 After and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. Ink Level Detection Troubleshooting Other problems 131 Basic Guide
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    button. 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. iPF6450 Troubleshooting Other problems 132 Basic Guide
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    . 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. 133 Basic Guide
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    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 attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information.) 3.
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    Change Paper, and then press the OK button. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →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
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    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 printing is selected, but manual paper is loaded.
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    of the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →User's Guide Roll feed unit and Printing on Sheets.") →User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing. Manual printing is selected, but a roll
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    from the Paper Feed Slot specified in Paper Source in the printer driver. iPF6450 Corrective Action 2. Load the paper in the Paper Feed Slot specified in the printer driver. The printer will resume printing. Change the printer driver Paper Source setting to match the Paper Feed Slot where the
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    103 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually.") →P.106 3. Load the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 (See "Loading Sheets in the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) You are using paper that is not compatible with automatic cutting. 1. Specify Manual as the
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    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 .) The loaded paper is a size not compatible with
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    iPF6450 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Roll paper Action Follow these steps to reload 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
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    iPF6450 Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient...142 No ink left...142 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank 142 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover 142 Close Ink Tank Cover ...142 Ink tank is empty...143 Not much ink is left...143 Check if ink
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    indicated color in the printer. Corrective Action Load the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.31 There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.31 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. Cause An Ink Tank that is incompatible
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    paper. iPF6450 Messages (When you have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information.) Corrective Action Replace the paper with or larger. (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") →User's Guide The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing,
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    iPF6450 Excessive temperature or humidity. Cause The test pattern was printed too faintly. Direct sunlight or strong lighting may be shining on the printer the recommended environmental conditions, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Continue, and
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    Guide (See "Color Checks Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (option).") →User's Guide iPF6450 Corrective Action Set Set Exec. Guide The printer has detected test pattern to check the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →User's Guide manually. (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") →User's Guide
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    adjusting the Spectrophotometer Sensor. Contact your Canon dealer for more information on adjustment services. (See "Replacing the Spectrophotometer Sensor of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option).") →User's Guide Spectrophotometer Unit eject guide not mounted. Cause The Spectrophotometer Eject
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    "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart.") →User's Guide Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power, and then perform the operation again. If the same message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Clean calibration white tile because it may
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    iPF6450 a test pattern to check the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →User's Guide 3. R, or not displayed) Cause There is a problem with the Printhead. Follow these steps to replace these steps to replace the Printhead. 1. Turn off the printer, wait a while, and then turn it on again.
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    Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) iPF6450 Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cause No Printhead is installed. Follow these the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") →P.38 Error Message Messages regarding printheads 150 Basic Guide
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    cannot absorb enough ink for Printhead cleaning or other operation. Corrective Action After confirming that the printer has stopped operating, the printer has stopped operating, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.45 Maintenance cartridge problem.
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    Hard disk error. iPF6450 Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error...152 GB available for personal boxes on the printer hard disk. Corrective Action Delete unneeded jobs stored in Personal Boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →User's Guide Maximum jobs stored. Cause Corrective Action 100
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    iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →User's Guide Mail box full. Delete unwanted data Error Message Messages regarding the hard disk 153 Basic Guide
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    represents a number) iPF6450 Other Messages GARO Wxxxx Corrective Action There is a problem with the print job. Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible to printer which service is required. for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Basic Guide
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    iPF6450 Parts replacement time has passed. 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 (
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    Maintenance cartridge full...151 Maintenance cartridge problem...151 Manual printing is selected, but a roll is loaded 137 Manual printing is selected...137 Maximum much ink is left...143 Paper jam...138 Paper loaded askew...138 Paper mismatch ...133 156 Paper not aligned with right guide...
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    ink tank 142 Roll feed unit error...137 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder 141 Roll printing is selected, but manual paper Unit eject guide not mounted 147 Spectrophotometer Unit not connected...146 Spectrophotometer up-down unit cover open 147 The following ink tanks cannot
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    13, 18, 74, 102 Power 2, 61, 73, 83 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 78 Print Priority 99 Printer menu 63 Printhead 3, 38, 53, 73, 75, 97 R Removing printer drivers 127 Removing the Roll 14 Replace P.head 39 Replacing Ink Tanks 31 Roll Feed Unit 12, 15, 75, 102, 103 Roll Holder 9, 12
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    iPF6450 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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Consumables and Maintenance
Ink Tanks
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31
Printheads
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Maintenance Cartridge
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45
Cleaning the Printer
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51
Printer Parts
Operations and Display Screen
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61
Printer parts
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Printer Relocation
Preparing to Transfer the Printer
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Software Installation
Installing the Printer Driver (Windows)
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86
Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
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88
Convenient Printer Driver Features
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90
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
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Adjusting the feed amount
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Troubleshooting
Problems Regarding Paper
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102
Printing does not start
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111
The printer stops during a print job
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112
Problems with the printing quality
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113
Spectrophotometer Trouble Shooting
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124
Cannot print over a network
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125
Installation problems
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127
Other problems
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Error Message
Messages regarding paper
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133
Messages regarding ink
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Messages regarding printing or adjustment
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Messages regarding printheads
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Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge
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Messages regarding the hard disk
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Other Messages
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Error Messages
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Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Basic Guide
User's Guide
Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
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Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.
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