Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 Setup Guide
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in various printing applications. • For instructions on the included items not described in this manual, refer to the User's Guide. • A cable to connect the printer to a computer is not provided with the printer. • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 2
inside the Top Cover. 5 Lift the ejection guide. 6 Attach the four ejection supports (a) to the back of the ejection guide. 7 Close the ejection guide and the top cover. a 8 Plug the power cord into the power supply connector on the back of the printer and plug the other end into an electric - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 3
Mount the Ink Tanks Mount the 12 ink tanks. 1 Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 2 When the following screen appears, use the 4 Instructions on ink tank installation are shown on the display screen. Open the ink tank covers as instructed. 5 Raise the stopper (a) of the ink tank - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 4
10 Make sure the ink lamp lights red. 11 Check that the ink lamp is alight, and then push the ink tank more strongly until is touches the base. 12 Repeat steps 5 to 11 to mount each of the Ink Tanks. Close the ink tank covers. PM M BK R G B • If the ink lamp does not light, repeat steps - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 5
Pull the printhead fixer lever forward all the way to open it completely. Instructions on printhead installation are shown on the display screen. 4 Lift the printhead printhead into the carriage (b) with the ink holes (a) up and facing the front of the printer as shown in the figure. Carefully - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 6
screen. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select Roll Paper and then press OK. 2 Open the top cover and raise the ejection guide. 3 Remove the roll holder from the printer. 4 Raise the holder stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock the stopper. While holding the holder stopper in the position in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 7
40 % for the starter ink tank), but this is not a problem with the printer. When printhead adjustment is finished, Ready appears on the display screen. • After you have finished setting up the printer and installing the software and electronic manuals, we recommend performing color calibration - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 8
, use the latest version of Service Pack. MEMO For USB connections Install the software • Use a USB cable that conforms to the Hi-Speed USB specification. • Connect the USB cable to the printer according to the on-screen instructions during installation of the printer driver. If you connect the USB - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 9
is now completed. An iPFxxxx Support desktop icon is created after installation. (iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) Next, install the electronic manuals. Install the electronic manuals 15 When the Install User Manual dialog box is displayed, insert the provided User Manuals CD-ROM in the CD - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 10
setting for dynamic DNS updating In the printer menu, either set DNS Dync update to On, or activate the setting Enable DNS Dynamic Update in RemoteUI. (→"Menu Settings", User's Guide) (→"Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings", User's Guide) • Configure the setting for assignment of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 11
installation of the printer driver. 7 In the Search Results window, select Specify the IP address of available printers in the network and click Next. When the IP Address Specifications window appears, follow the instructions of "When entering the printer's IP address manually" in step 8 to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 12
such as Bonjour or IP. Install the software and electronic manuals depending on your computer environment. Mac OS and then the iPF Printer Setup icon. 3 If the following screen is displayed, enter the user name and password of a user with administrative rights and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 13
been updated, the screen is no longer displayed. • To register another printer, click MEMO Continue Registration, and repeat steps 17 to 19. Install the electronic manuals 23 Next, install the electronic manuals. Insert the provided User Manuals CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. • If the same model of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 14
31 Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock (Launchpad in OS X v10.7 and later). 32 When clicking the User's Manual button, the User's Guide will be opened and clicking the Paper Reference Guide button, the Paper Reference Guide will be opened. The electronic manuals installation is now completed - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 15
Store Accessories in the Pocket 1 Use the manual pocket to store the Basic Guide (which includes descriptions of basic printer operations, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting tips), so you can refer to it as needed. 2 If you are using a stand, store accessories such as the 3-inch paper core - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 | Setup Guide - Page 16
screen of the control panel during printer installation. If so, it may not indicate a problem with the printer, and the issue may be Guide. For details of operation procedure, refer to User's Guide installed in "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals". Message No ink tank loaded. Check ink
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Introductory Information
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Setup Guide
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Overview of Setup
These are the steps in printer installation.
Preparations
Store Accessories in the Pocket
Install the Software and the
Electronic Manuals
Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads
Mount the Ink Tanks
Install the Printheads
• Even if you do not use the printer driver, be sure to install
Media
Configuration Tool
from the provided
User Software CD-ROM
.
With
Media Configuration Tool
, the paper types that are available
in your area can be registered to the printer. For instructions on
installation, refer to "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals"
on page 8. (In Windows, select
Install Individual Software
in the
Setup Menu
window to install
Media Configuration Tool
only.)
MEMO
• We recommend doing a color calibration after completing the setup
to adjust variations in the colors.
Details for each step are given in this Setup Guide. Simply follow the instructions
to install the printer.
If an error message is displayed during setup or other problems occur, refer to
"Responding to Messages".
Space Required for Installation
An area that is larger than the dimensions shown below is needed to install
the printer.
Height
Width and depth
Caution
• When using the output stacker in the front ejection position, provide at
least 1400 mm (55 inches) of unobstructed space in front of the printer.
Introduction
The Manuals Supplied with This Printer
After installing the printer as shown in this Setup Guide, refer to the
manuals for instructions on operation and maintenance.
Printed Manuals
Basic Guide
The Basic Guide contains the following information:
• Loading paper, Replacing the consumables, Control Panel menus,
and others
• Troubleshooting tips and Error messages
• Preparations for transferring the printer
Electronic Manuals
User's Guide
This guide describes advanced usage of the printer such as paper
saving tips, how to print a poster and banner with the supplied software
and print quality adjusting method, in addition to the basic instructions
for printing on roll paper or cut sheet.
Paper Reference Guide
This guide describes about the types and specifications of the available
media on the printer.
To refer to the electronic manuals
• Windows :
Double-click the
iPFxxxx Support
desktop
icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.)
• Mac OS X :
Click the
iPF Support
icon in the
Dock
(
Launchpad
in OS X v10.7 and later).
Package Contents
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a. Printer
b. Roll holder
c. Set of manuals
d. Allen wrench
e. Set of CD-ROMs
f. Ejection support (x4)
g. Setup Guide (this document)
h. 3-inch paper core attachment #2
i. 3-inch paper core attachment #1
j. Power cord
k. Printhead (x2)
l. Starter ink tanks
BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PM,
PC, GY, PGY, R, G, B
m.Adjustment paper
Other documentation may also be included in the package.
MEMO
• Some items are included with the printer but not described in this
manual. Keep these items in a safe place after setup because they are
used in various printing applications.
• For instructions on the included items not described in this manual, refer
to the User's Guide.
• A cable to connect the printer to a computer is not provided with the
printer.
• Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON
INC.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• All other trademarks or registered trademarks described in this Setup Guide are the property of their
respective owners.
Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.