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Printer User's Guide Manuals for this printer Setup Guide Quick Guide Basic Guide Electronic manual User's Guide Electronic manual Paper Reference Guide Electronic manual Centering originals 117 and so on Windows Software 149 Printer Driver 150 Preview 182 Free Layout 193 Color imageRUNNER - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 2
32 Choosing a Paper for Printing ...32 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ...32 Printing Photos and Office Documents 33 Printing Photos and Driver ...40 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows 41 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 44 Giving Priority to Particular - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 3
Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 77 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ...77 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows 78 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width 81 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 4
Using Favorites ...156 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 157 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating Settings Dialog Box ...177 Favorites Sheet ...178 Utility Sheet ...179 Support Sheet ...180 Settings Summaries Dialog Box ...181 Device Settings Sheet ... - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 5
Binding (Excel) ...265 Configuring Special Settings ...266 Mac OS Software Mac OS Software 267 Printer Driver 268 Printer Driver Settings ...268 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ...269 Confirming Print Settings ...271 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing 271 Using - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 6
Panel ...291 Easy Settings ...293 Advanced Settings ...294 Output Settings Panel ...295 Color Settings Panel ...297 Color Adjustment ...298 Matching ...300 Driver Matching Mode ...302 ICC Matching Mode ...303 ColorSync ...304 Preferences Dialog Box ...304 Zoom Dialog Box ...304 Go to Page Dialog Box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 7
343 Output Settings Panel ...344 Color Settings Panel ...346 Driver Matching Mode ...347 ICC Matching Mode ...348 Printing Enlargements Printer ...372 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls ...375 Feeding Roll Paper Manually ...376 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ...377 Specifying the Ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 8
and Display Screen 460 Control Panel ...460 Control Panel Display ...462 How to View Instructions With Navigate ...467 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ...469 Printer Menu 471 Printer Menu Operations ...471 Menu Operations ...472 Menu Structure ...475 Menu Settings ...480 Status - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 9
Other Settings 531 Specifying Printer-Related Information ...531 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ...532 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur 533 Initializing the Network Settings ...533 Device Setup Utility (Windows) 535 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 10
560 Adjusting the Printhead ...560 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 560 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 562 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ...563 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images 564 Adjusting the feed amount 566 Adjusting the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 11
...608 Other Maintenance 612 Preparing to Transfer the Printer ...612 Reinstalling the Printer ...618 Updating the Firmware ...621 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 623 Frequently Asked Questions 624 Frequently Asked Questions ...624 Problems Regarding Paper 625 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 12
Printer Drivers ...649 Other problems 650 The printer does not go on ...650 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...650 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 650 The printer consumes a lot of ink ...650 Ink as size is not supported 661 Roll printing is selected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 13
No Maintenance Cartridge capacity...672 Maintenance cartridge full...672 Maintenance cartridge problem...672 Other Messages 673 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ... Legal Notices ...682 Manuals for this printer 684 Manuals for this printer ...684 About This User Manual ...684 Disposal of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 14
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267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 15 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 16
Printer Driver (Windows 152 ➔ Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 269 Printing in Windows ...23 Printing from Mac OS ...24 Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports ➔P.60 • Free Layout (Windows) and imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Mac OS) 16 Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 17
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other.") ➔P.101 Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1 Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, "Starting up... Please wait." is displayed. 2 The Power Lamp - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 18
iPF8400SE • If "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen see "Error Messages." ➔P.656 • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer Starting the printer when it printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 19
Printing procedure iPF8400SE Loading and supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔P.352 (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.352 • To wait until the ink dries after printing before cutting the roll, set Drying Time in the printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 20
Loading and Printing on Rolls 3 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.366 iPF8400SE Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure • When printing without borders, definitely set the blue Switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 21
24 The printer now starts printing the print job. Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 22
On and Off.") ➔P.17 2 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔P.152 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS) ➔P.269 iPF8400SE Printing procedure 3 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 23
in the dialog box dis- played after clicking Printer. 23 Settings for many printing methods (including enlarged or reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on) are displayed in the printer driver dialog box. There are two ways to access the printer driver dialog box, as follows. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 24
Print & Scan in System Preferences (or Print & Fax). For instructions on registering the printer, see "Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ." ➔P.515 • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected. Important Printing from the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 25
iPF8400SE 3 Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. Printing from Mac OS Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 25 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 26
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF8400SE Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from button on the Control Panel. When you press the Stop button during printing, printer operation varies depending on the current status. • If you press the Stop button , select Yes. 26 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 27
Basic Printing Workflow iPF8400SE Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 28
jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS iPF8400SE • Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission, jobs are not Note displayed even during printing. • Print jobs are displayed in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window from the moment the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 29
iPF8400SE Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 5 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume or Resume Printer. • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart Important job processing, the next job cannot be printed. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 30
Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing iPF8400SE Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which Press ▲ or ▼ to select On or Off, and then press the OK button. 30 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 31
iPF8400SE User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Appendix 149 267 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 32
and size. For instructions on configuring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔P.152 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS) ➔P.269 32 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 33
: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 33 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 34
A Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated Note when you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 35
, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔P.150 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For instructions on confirming • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1 This sets the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 36
Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are Note updated when you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 37
iPF8400SE 9 Access the Page Setup pane. Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer "Printer Driver Settings Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 38
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF8400SE 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows).") list. • This function cannot be used with a 64-bit version OS. Note 38 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 39
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE 7 When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed . • For details on how to edit and sort images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. Note 10 Print from the PosterArtist menu. Printing Photos and Office Documents 39 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 40
the Printer Driver iPF8400SE Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ...40 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows 41 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 44 correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed. Important User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 41
driver specific color profile. Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer the operating system. For instructions on color adjustment, refer of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ➔P.44 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 42
Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF8400SE 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 to switch the print mode. 6 Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 42 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 43
iPF8400SE 7 Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images , and Text. 9 Close the Color Settings dialog box. 10 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 43 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 44
➔P.154 Note iPF8400SE Fine-Tuning printer in the A Printer list. 3 Choose the original size in the F Paper Size list. 4 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click F OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. 44 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 45
iPF8400SE 5 Access the Main pane. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 6 In the A Media Type list, type of paper that is loaded. 7 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 8 Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 45 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 46
of Photos and Images (Mac OS) 9 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 10 On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so , and Text. 11 Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. 46 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 47
iPF8400SE 12 Access the Page Setup pane. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting *1: Options suitable for the selected type of paper are listed under Print Priority. • Print Quality 47 Choose the print quality. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 48
and consumes more ink than in other and consumes more ink than in Standard when checking layouts. iPF8400SE Adjusting Images *1: Options in the Printer Driver.") ➔P.40 adjusted. Color-Matching Modes Driver Matching Mode ICC Matching You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 49
this mode may not be available. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and select the Note Unidirectional Printing check box. For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 50
) 5 Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 6 Click Image in the E Print click H Color Settings. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔P.40 Note 10 Click the Page - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 51
Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images iPF8400SE Choosing the Document Type and Printing the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 Choose the original - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 52
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) 6 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that depending on the paper type. Note 52 11 Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 53
Printing Options Adjusting Images iPF8400SE Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) 12 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔P.40 Note 13 Access - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 54
iPF8400SE reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Printing enlargements or reductions For instructions see the Mac OS User Manual. • For better printing results Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 55
A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing enlargements or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 56
printer driver, as desired. • Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired. iPF8400SE Printing enlargements or reductions For instructions • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 57
iPF8400SE Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 57 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 58
box is not Note displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Bor- derless Printing check box. iPF8400SE 10 Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. • After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 58 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 59
Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions iPF8400SE 1 This sets the B configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper F Print Quality list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 60
Setup pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 61
iPF8400SE • Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) For instructions 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 62
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 4 In the A Media Type list, select the /Reduced Printing check box. 11 Click ISO A4 in the G Paper Size list. 62 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 63
Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions iPF8400SE Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) 12 Click F Scaling and enter 120. • You can .7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 63 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 64
the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. iPF8400SE If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software E Print Target list. 8 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 65
iPF8400SE 9 Access the Page Setup pane. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 66
at full size Printing on Oversize Paper iPF8400SE Printing at full size Printing on Oversize (0.39 in) higher than the page size • Paper larger than the maximum size supported by the printer cannot be used as paper for oversized printing. Note (See "Paper Sizes.") ➔P. Sizes.") ➔P.95 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 67
display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Printing at full size 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 67 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 68
Full Size (Mac OS) 5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 6 Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size : Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 68 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 69
Printing Options Printing at full size iPF8400SE 1 This sets the B Format configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In F Paper Size, the F Print Quality list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 70
Page Setup pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 11 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width of particular widths. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 71
Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut cleanly) is selected • When the following settings are made in the printer control panel • Cutting Mode is Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver enlarged. For instructions on borderless - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 72
ink For instructions printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 4 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 72 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 73
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) 6 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless Roll (254.0mm). 73 12 Click OK to close the Information dialog box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 74
Note iPF8400SE Borderless . Thus, ink density may Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the B Format for list. 3 In the C Paper Size list, choose a paper size supported - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 75
this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selec- ted. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 76
setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. iPF8400SE 13 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.271 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 77
iPF8400SE Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut cleanly) is selected • When the following settings are made in the printer control panel • Cutting Mode is Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver problems and ejection problems, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 78
iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. Note The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions Manual Thus, ink density may - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 79
the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the Note margin, refer to the software documentation. 2 Choose Print in the application menu. 3 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 80
the Paper Size (Windows) 7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 8 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.154 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 81
iPF8400SE Guide (paper where printed image areas cannot be cut cleanly) is selected • When the following settings are made in the printer control panel • Cutting Mode is Manual • CutDustReduct. is On • When auto cut is configured as not performed in the printer driver problems and ejection problems, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 82
then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 4 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 82 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 83
Printing Options iPF8400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) 6 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to . Roll (254.0mm). 83 12 Click OK to close the Information dialog box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 84
➔P.154 Note iPF8400SE Borderless Printing by cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the ) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 85
list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit Important touches printing surfaces - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 86
Options Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF8400SE 12 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.271 Note Borderless Printing 86 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 87
paper, a warning message is displayed when there is not enough roll paper left. • If not much ink is left, prepare replacement ink tanks. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidir- ectional Printing as the direction of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 88
Printing; Windows) iPF8400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can Name. My Horizontal Banner is used in this example. 6 In Units, click mm. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 89
sizes iPF8400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 7 Under Paper Size, enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height. 8 Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. 9 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 10 Close the printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 90
or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 4 In the A Media Type the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. 90 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 91
Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes iPF8400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 8 Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check , click J Special Settings to dis- play the Special Settings dialog box. 91 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 92
list, click Yes. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 93
Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes iPF8400SE 4 Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 93 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 94
Format Printing; Mac OS) 2 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 8 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) is selected. 94 9 In - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 95
iPF8400SE in the printer driver. Once instructions printer driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver printer. 2 Choose Print in the application menu. 3 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 96
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) 4 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 5 In the A Media Type list, select 430 mm Square. 13 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 97
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE Printing on Non-Standard Paper in the printer. 2 Choose Print in the application menu. 3 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from E Print Target list. 97 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 98
the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes the paper size in the printer driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver with Custom Paper Sizes . ]) in the printer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 99
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE 3 Choose Print in the application menu. 4 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 5 Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. 99 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 100
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) 12 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 13 In the A Media start printing. 100 • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.271 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 101
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each from multiple files-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 101 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 102
originals using the Free Layout function. 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 102 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 103
multi- Note ple applications on the same page. • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. 9 Print from the imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. 103 • For details on imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, see "Free Layout." ➔P.193 Note User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 104
Mac OS) iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange originals Note from multiple applications on the same page. • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help 104 topic. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 105
iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Pages Continuously 7 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF and Layout. For instructions on printing multiple printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 106
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4 In the A Media Type list, click Paper Op- tions dialog box. 8 Select the B Banner Printing check box. 106 9 Click OK. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 107
Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) 10 in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 Click the original size - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 108
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) 5 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 6 In the A Media Type list, click printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.271 108 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 109
iPF8400SE order and print page boundary lines, as desired. For instructions on printing multiple pages per sheet, refer to the following menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 110
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 110 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 111
iPF8400SE 11 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 111 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 112
the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. iPF8400SE If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software line for the four pages in B Layout Direction and Note C Border. 112 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 113
iPF8400SE 7 Access the Main pane. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages paper in the A Paper Source list. 13 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected. 113 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 114
iPF8400SE Enhanced supported paper size of the printer instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) ➔P.114 • This method of poster printing is supported supported paper size of the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 115
iPF8400SE Printing Large Posters (Windows) • Paper: Sheets • Paper Size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver list. 115 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 116
multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) 9 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. iPF8400SE 10 Select the A Page Layout check box. 11 Click Poster (2 x 2) in the A Page Layout confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.154 Note 116 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 117
iPF8400SE the width when printing. Centering originals For instructions on centering originals when printing on rolls, refer application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 118
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 118 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 119
iPF8400SE 10 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print 119 from the application software menu. User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 120
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF8400SE 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 9 Access the Page Setup pane. 120 10 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 121
Options Centering originals iPF8400SE Printing Originals Centered on Sheets 11 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll case, you can center originals on sheets when printing. For instructions on centering originals when printing on sheets, refer to the User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 122
iPF8400SE • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver Size list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 123
iPF8400SE 10 Click F Scaling and enter 50. 11 desired. • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to Important enter the paper size. • For tips on confirming print • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard 123 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 124
the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. iPF8400SE If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software E Print Target list. 8 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 125
iPF8400SE 9 Access the Page Setup pane. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options Print Settings ." ➔P.271 Note • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the Important paper size. 125 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 126
Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees iPF8400SE Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 127
iPF8400SE 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.154 Note 127 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 128
Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF8400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 129
iPF8400SE 5 Access the Main pane. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 9 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) is selected. 129 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 130
the Page At- tributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 11 Select the L Rotate Page 90 of the margins. • Printing without the top and bottom margins is not supported in the following cases. Important • If you have chosen poster as Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 131
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE Conserving Roll Paper by in the application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔P.157 3 Make A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 132
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF8400SE 7 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. 8 Select the width of the ]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 132 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 133
Printing Options Conserving roll paper iPF8400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Printing in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper click Plain Paper. 133 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 134
the Page Setup pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 8 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. 9 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.271 Note 134 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 135
Enhanced Printing Options Checking Images Before Printing iPF8400SE Checking Images Before Printing Checking the or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 136
Enhanced Printing Options Printing With Watermarks iPF8400SE Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ...136 Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows 137 Making under the document image. You can also print the watermark only on the first page, if desired. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 137
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) • Watermarks are supported in Windows. Note • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks. For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 138
, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. iPF8400SE 7 In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.154 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 139
A mirror image of the original is printed. For instructions on specifying the original orientation before printing, refer to application menu. 2 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 140
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 140 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 141
Enhanced Printing Options iPF8400SE Making the Original Orientation Match the configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the A Printer list. 3 In the F Paper Size software menu. 141 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 142
Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) 6 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 7 In the A Media Type list, select Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected. 142 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 143
iPF8400SE under the same Note conditions on another computer. (In Windows.) For instructions on using favorites to print, refer to the following topics, as cannot Note be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.352 • Automatic Cutting Roll paper is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 144
automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps Note below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 145
automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps Note below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 146
Paper Source list. 7 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 8 In the alog box. 10 To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer 146 Important Control - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 147
iPF8400SE Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.271 Note Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 147 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 148
iPF8400SE 148 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 149
Windows Software iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software Printer Driver 150 Preview ...182 Free Layout 193 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 216 Print Plug-In for Office 227 ➔ Status Monitor 540 ➔ Accounting 544 ➔ Device Setup - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 150
Support Sheet ...180 Settings Summaries Dialog Box ...181 Device Settings Sheet ...181 Printer Driver Settings For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ➔P.157 • Accessing the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 151
iPF8400SE For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. Printer Driver Settings Windows Software Printer Driver • Main Sheet ➔P.160 You can specify the type of paper, amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. 151 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 152
Sheet ➔P.180 You can view support information and the user manual. iPF8400SE Windows Software Printer Driver • Device Settings Sheet ➔P.181 You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver. imagePROGRAF Free Layout is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 153
iPF8400SE 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Windows Software Printer Driver 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. • Click the B Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 154
iPF8400SE so on. Windows Software Printer Driver Display Area P Top be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Confirming printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 155
iPF8400SE 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Windows Software Printer Driver 4 Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check Print in the File menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see "Preview." ➔P.182 Note 155 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 156
iPF8400SE Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver display the Favorites sheet. Printer Driver 5 Click H Add - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 157
iPF8400SE Accessing the Printer Driver the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box • For instructions on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔P.154 Note Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 158
. • Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application software Windows Software Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 159
Windows Software iPF8400SE Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu 1 Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 2 Select the printer, and then display the printer proper- ties dialog box. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 160
settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. iPF8400SE • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 161
Windows Software iPF8400SE Main Sheet • B Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ➔P.163 • C Advanced Settings Displays - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 162
➔P.165 Configuration using Advanced Settings iPF8400SE Windows Software Printer Driver • E Print Priority Choose the the highest resolution. Compared to the other options, more time and ink are consumed in printing, however you will attain print results with the Printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 163
. Note (See "Main Sheet .") ➔P.160 • A Paper Source Shows the paper source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the paper source and media type settings in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK. Paper Detailed Settings - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 164
Dialog Box iPF8400SE As for the items for which you can select Printer Default in this dialog box, you also can set them from the control panel of the printer. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.480 Windows Software Printer Driver A Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 165
iPF8400SE printer is applied. High Speed When the Standard setting does not result in cutting the surface cleanly, select this. Standard Select this when you do not have any problems check details of the selected printing application. Printer Driver • To display the View Settings dialog box Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 166
as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. iPF8400SE Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color to color adjustment. • Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color ➔P.167 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 167
iPF8400SE Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔P.40 Note then click the Matching sheet. (See "Main Sheet .") ➔P.160 167 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 168
when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. iPF8400SE Windows Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode in the A Matching Mode list. 168 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 169
iPF8400SE Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using. C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers , you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 170
Windows Software Printer Driver Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF8400SE • C Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image. • D Cyan/ E Magenta/ F Image Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 171
iPF8400SE • B Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Page Size Select the page size as specified in the image to match the roll width. 171 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 172
Page Setup Sheet iPF8400SE • F Print Image with Actual Size are shown in the list. • C Enlarged/Reduced Printing Windows Software Printer Driver Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing Originals available roll widths, see "Paper Sizes." ➔P.352 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 173
Windows Software iPF8400SE Paper Size Options Dialog Box • N Roll Paper Options Complete Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Printer Driver • You cannot create any arbitrary roll paper width as a Custom Paper Size. Important • If - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 174
Windows Software Layout Sheet iPF8400SE • A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. • B Delete Custom paper sizes created by users can be deleted from the A Paper Size List, as needed. However, they cannot be deleted in the following - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 175
iPF8400SE Layout Sheet Windows Software Printer Driver • B Set Click to display one of the following dialog boxes depending on the selection in A Page Layout. In these Settings Dialog Box ➔P.177 • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. 175 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 176
Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. iPF8400SE Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options functions, these items will be printed for each page. 176 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 177
iPF8400SE Special Settings Dialog Box Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Windows Software Printer Driver . If it is set to Yes, problems in the printing may be improved. If Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 178
iPF8400SE Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Windows Software Printer Driver the settings items used in preference, refer to the printer driver help. • F Delete Click to delete the selected - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 179
Windows Software iPF8400SE • H Add Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add . Printer Driver • A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) check • Nozzle (ink ejecting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 180
Support Sheet iPF8400SE • B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Click to launch Color imageRUNNER . Note Support Sheet On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 181
Windows Software iPF8400SE Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Printer Driver • A About You can display version information for the printer driver. 181 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 182
Features of Preview iPF8400SE Preview The Features The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ Note from the From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 183
Windows Software iPF8400SE 3 On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. Starting Preview • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 184
Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. iPF8400SE • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you . • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. 184 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 185
iPF8400SE • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." ➔P.186 Preview Main Window Windows Software Preview • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. 185 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 186
select the layout and print on the center. iPF8400SE Windows Software Preview • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Across Roll You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For more information about Center Originals Across Roll, see "Print on the Center start printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 187
iPF8400SE • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer inches as the ruler unit. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 188
from the Options menu. iPF8400SE Setting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Use Driver Settings Details Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can fit lengthwise across the roll. Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 189
iPF8400SE Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1 In Layout Selection, click the layout button to position of . Left Button Turn at the position of . Lower Button Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . 189 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 190
Windows Software Preview Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF8400SE • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll The button can not be selected. 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the selected layout begins. 190 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 191
iPF8400SE Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. 1 Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Print on the Center Windows Software Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins. • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 192
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF8400SE Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the box on. Windows Software Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. 192 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 193
Windows Software Free Layout iPF8400SE The Features of Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ...193 the ceiling. • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ Note from the Free Layout settings. 193 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 194
Free Layout iPF8400SE Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. 1 Start the apllication software which you use. 2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Note 194 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 195
Windows Software iPF8400SE 5 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout Main Window to show or hide the tool and status bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. 195 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 196
iPF8400SE Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 197
iPF8400SE Preferences Dialog Box Refer to "Printer Driver" ➔P.150 for details on the printer driver. • When you select the Detailed Settings, the only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, Note and theLayout sheet. Some of the printer driver serve as a guide to laying - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 198
line as the frame style. You can print with the crop marks. iPF8400SE Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Manual Settings You can input the length of one page to print on roll 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 199
Windows Software Free Layout iPF8400SE Zoom Dialog Box • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Note Upper from the Object menu after you select an object. Size Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. 199 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 200
Software Format Dialog Box • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note iPF8400SE • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Layout 200 • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 201
Windows Software iPF8400SE Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page • Object out and print a multiple-file document on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note 2 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 202
In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. iPF8400SE Windows Software Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note • When you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 203
Windows Software iPF8400SE Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 6 application programs on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note 203 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 204
Multiple Application Programs on One Page 2 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. iPF8400SE Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 205
Windows Software iPF8400SE Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note • When you select Free , open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps. 205 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 206
Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. iPF8400SE Windows Software Free Layout • To select an object, click that object. Note • To select multiple successive Resizing by means of mouse operation 1 Select an object. 206 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 207
iPF8400SE 2 Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object Pos, Horizontal Pos and Page Pos in the Format Dialog Box ➔P.199 . Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. 1 Select an object. 207 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 208
the Format Dialog Box ➔P.199 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. iPF8400SE Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. 208 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 209
iPF8400SE • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. User's Guide Aligning Objects 209 Free Layout Windows Software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 210
Object Overlapping Order • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. iPF8400SE Windows Software Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order . • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. 210 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 211
iPF8400SE • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object like, you can paste the object with Pointed Paste by clicking the right button of the mouse on any position that you want. 211 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 212
Folded Duplex Window iPF8400SE Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. 212 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 213
iPF8400SE • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar match the size of the paper. Select the actual size of the paper you want to print on in Fit Paper Size. 213 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 214
Binding Settings Dialog Box Setting Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) iPF8400SE Details Prints by rotating pages by 90 degrees. Pages are automatically rotated if they will fit within the line as the frame style. Dotted Line You can print the dotted line as the frame style. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 215
Windows Software Free Layout iPF8400SE Prints using Folded Duplex Setting Dashed Line Details You can print the dashed line as the frame style. • Only Print Center and the center and both edges. 10 Click OK to save the settings. 11 Confirm the print setting and begin printing. 215 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 216
Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF8400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color reduction process without growing through the printer driver. • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 217
Windows Software iPF8400SE 3 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box • If you click on the imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 217 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 218
Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Hot Folder iPF8400SE • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER version number of the utility. • Operation Guide Button Click the button to display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setup Manual. Hot Folder Hot folder refers to a folder - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 219
Windows Software iPF8400SE Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 3 Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. 219 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 220
Creating a New Hot Folder iPF8400SE 4 Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. 6 Select the color matching method. Click the Next button. 220 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 221
iPF8400SE Creating a New Hot Folder 7 To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 221 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 222
the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. 2 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. iPF8400SE • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- Note RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔P.216 3 The Easy - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 223
Windows Software iPF8400SE 4 The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 223 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 224
in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") ➔P.225 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. iPF8400SE The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 224 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 225
iPF8400SE Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer imageRUNNER. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 226
of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF8400SE Completing the scanning settings on the Color on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1 Load the original on the platen glass or Copy 226 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 227
Windows Software iPF8400SE Print Plug-In for Officefeatures Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In or link object, the software will not run correctly. • If you added the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In ribbon to the Microsoft Office Quick Access toolbar, the software will not run correctly. 227 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 228
Windows Software Steps to install iPF8400SE Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • icon of your computer and dou- Note ble-click the iPFInst.exe icon. 2 Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button. 3 Click the Nextbutton. Print Plug-In for Office 228 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 229
Windows Software iPF8400SE 4 Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. 5 Click the Start button. Steps to install Print Plug-In for Office 6 Click be displayed in Windows 8 or a Note later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Framework by following the procedure. 229 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 230
complete. iPF8400SE • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. • The Print start menu. 3 Open Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, and click the Remove button. 230 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 231
iPF8400SE When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF enabling add-ins. Re-installing Print Plug-In for Office If a problem occurs, such as the system or an application terminating abnormally, the User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 232
is not displayed 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. iPF8400SE 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and side of the options dialog box, select Add-ins. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 233
Print Plug-In for Office iPF8400SE 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll 1 Click About in the Help menu of application. 233 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 234
dialog box. iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 3 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ ribbon, click it. • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 235
Windows Software iPF8400SE To start from Microsoft Word 4 Click details. Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 235 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 236
Roll Width(Word) Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If Wizard. 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 237
iPF8400SE Print Matching Roll Width(Word) • If you want to change the Print Matching Roll Width. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Print Range from - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 238
Windows Software Borderless Printing(Word) iPF8400SE 11 Enter Copies. • When Print in 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard toolbar/ ribbon. 238 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 239
Windows Software iPF8400SE 4 Click Borderless Printing. Borderless Printing(Word) 5 A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, to the Note application. Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 239 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 240
Multi-Page Printing(Word) 8 Select Next. iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Print Range from into a single page, or print matter with many pages. 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 240 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 241
Windows Software iPF8400SE 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Multi-Page Printing( Printing. Print Plug-In for Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select layout from Layout Selection. 241 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 242
Register the settings (Word) 7 Select Next. iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 8 Select Media Type. 9 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page . • Print Matching Roll Width(Word) ➔P.236 • Borderless Printing(Word) ➔P.238 • Multi-Page Printing(Word) ➔P.240 242 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 243
iPF8400SE 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Print Using Registered Settings(Word) registered settings. 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 244
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF8400SE • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Important length when printing with the registered settings is the lesser of 5.587 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 245
Windows Software iPF8400SE 9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large to explain the procedure. Note 245 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 246
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or Plug-In for Office from Microsoft PowerPoint. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ ribbon, click it. 246 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 247
Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings.") ➔P.266 Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update the display. The print Wizard is displayed. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 248
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 248 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 249
Windows Software iPF8400SE 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Matching Roll Roll Width. Print Plug-In for Office 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 249 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 250
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) 8 Select Next. iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Print Range posters can be printed without worrying about margins. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 250 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 251
Windows Software iPF8400SE 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) • If you want to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the Note application. 251 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 252
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. 10 Select Print Range from All the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 253
In for Office iPF8400SE 12 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 254
Register the settings (PowerPoint) 7 Select Next. iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 8 Select Media Type. 9 Select Print Range from All Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) ➔P.248 • Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) ➔P.250 • Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) ➔P.253 254 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 255
iPF8400SE 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) settings. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 256
Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF8400SE • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Important when printing with the registered settings is the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 257
Windows Software iPF8400SE 9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. to explain the procedure. Note 257 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 258
To start from Microsoft Excel iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide- start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel. 1 Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ ribbon, click it. 258 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 259
Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings.") ➔P.266 Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update the display. The print Wizard is displayed. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 260
Print Plug-In for Office Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF8400SE • If you click the Print button with a 1 Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. • When box is displayed. 260 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 261
Windows Software iPF8400SE 4 Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you select No, you will return to the application. Note 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 262
Print Selected Area(Excel) 9 Select Next. iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 10 Select before printing. 1 Start Microsoft Excel. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. 262 • When more than - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 263
Windows Software iPF8400SE If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print cannot be selected. Important A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. Print Plug-In for Office 263 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 264
Print Selected Area(Excel) The Layout menu will appear automatically. iPF8400SE • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is return to the application. Note 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 To configure Binding, click the Binding - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 265
Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office iPF8400SE Configuring Binding (Excel) 12 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom ( If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. 4 Select Binding Edge. 5 Select Binding Margin. 265 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 266
that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen. iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 7 Configure the settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. 1 Click imagePROGRAF in the toolbar, and select Special Settings User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 267
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software Printer Driver 268 Preview ...287 Free Layout 310 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 334 ➔ Printmonitor 542 ➔ Media Configuration Tool 428 Handling and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 268
284 Page Setup Pane ...285 Printer Driver Settings For instructions on accessing the Mac OS printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ➔P.273 Printer Driver For information on the Mac OS printer driver settings, refer to the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 269
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ➔P.283 • Matching pane ➔P.279 page before printing. For details, see "Free Layout." ➔P.310 With the imagePROGRAF Preview feature, you can check the layout before printing and adjust layout or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 270
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 5 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Printer Driver 6 In the A Media Type list, select the A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. Note For details on available printing conditions, see - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 271
iPF8400SE , and so on. Mac OS Software Printer Driver Display Area Pane displayed when the H Images tab is clicked Pane displayed when the I Size tab is clicked Pane with printer Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. 1 Choose Print in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 272
Using Favorites 2 Access the Main pane. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Printer Driver 3 Select the O Print Preview check box. 4 Click M Print. 5 The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is dis- played. 6 Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. 7 Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 273
iPF8400SE Accessing the Printer Driver documentation. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications printer, specify the range of Note pages, number of copies, and so on. 2 Select the printer in the Printer so on. Printer Driver Main Pane The following , refer to the printer driver help. • On - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 274
Main Pane Common Items iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 • C Set Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 275
iPF8400SE Configuration using Easy Settings Main Pane Mac OS Software Printer Driver • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images listed in E Print Target. • View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application ➔P.279 275 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 276
Pane Configuration using Advanced Settings iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Printer Driver • E Print Priority Choose at the highest resolution. Compared to the other options, more time and ink are consumed in printing, however you will attain print results with the highest possible. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 277
the Color in the Printer Driver ➔P.40 • J Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 B Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 278
iPF8400SE • C Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink bleeding or unevenness. Printer Driver E Roll Paper Margin - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 279
iPF8400SE View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer printing application. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the View set Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 280
Settings, and Note then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") ➔P.273 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 281
Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using. /user/(user name)/library/ColorSync/Profiles folder • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔P.40 Note 281 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 282
iPF8400SE Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver subject to color adjustment. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 283
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ➔P.283 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Printer Driver 283 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 284
Printer Driver Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF8400SE • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Note Pane .") ➔P.273 • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver . 284 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 285
iPF8400SE Page Setup Pane • To display the Object Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in roll paper is selected in the A Paper Source list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 286
iPF8400SE imagePROGRAF Free Layout before printing. This allows you to print multiple documents next to each other. • When Print Preview is selected on the Main panel, Print Preview is disabled. Important • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ➔P.101 Printer Driver 286 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 287
iPF8400SE Color Adjustment ...298 Matching ...300 Driver Matching Mode ...302 ICC Matching Mode image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 288
Mac OS Software Starting Preview 4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. iPF8400SE • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Preview main window is displayed. Preview 288 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 289
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview 289 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 290
Mac OS Software Preview Main Window • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. iPF8400SE • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Preview 290 • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 291
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. Paper Settings Panel you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Preview • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. 291 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 292
Panel iPF8400SE • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note set in the printer, you Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. 292 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 293
iPF8400SE Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. 293 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 294
Print Quality High / Standard / Fast Resolution 600dpi / 300dpi iPF8400SE • The availability of settings is determined by the media print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is media type. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 295
iPF8400SE . Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print printer is set correctly for Roll Paper Width in the Paper Settings panel. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 296
Output Settings Panel iPF8400SE Setting Fit Roll Paper Width Scaling Printing. Note • Print Centered You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For more information about Print Centered, see "Print on the Center." ➔P.306 • This is setting when starting Preview. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 297
iPF8400SE • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this when color matching is performed by 297 • Matching ➔P.300 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 298
• Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. iPF8400SE Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally . Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 299
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE Setting Brightness Contrast Saturation Gray Tone Color Adjustment Details Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results , use this fea- ture. Contrast Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the image. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 300
Matching Contrast Setting iPF8400SE Details *For the print job. Setting Driver Matching Mode ➔P.302 Details Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You each correction on the printer driver. Note • ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 301
1.8. • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Input Profile Select the input profile. • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Printer Profile Select the printer profile. • You can select only - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 302
Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Preview 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting lost for colors of wider range than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. 302 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 303
iPF8400SE ICC Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. ICC Matching Mode Mac OS Software Preview 2 is called absolute colorimetric. 3 Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile. 4 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. 303 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 304
that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Preview 2 To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 305
Mac OS Software Preview iPF8400SE • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen two edges. Note • To use the borderless printing function, the specified media must be set to the printer. 1 On the Paper Settings Panel ➔P.291 , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. 2 On the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 306
Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing Settings Panel ➔P.295 , click the Print Centered check box on. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 307
iPF8400SE 2 On the Output Settings Panel ➔P.295 , click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Mac OS Software the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. 1 Select Fit to Width from the tool bar. 307 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 308
. 2 All is displayed. Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. 1 Select Actual Size from the tool bar. 308 iPF8400SE User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 309
iPF8400SE 2 Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Mac OS Software Preview Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. 1 Select the last page. 2 The target page appears. Details • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Note 309 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 310
iPF8400SE Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ...310 Starting Free Layout ...310 Free Layout Main Window ...312 Paper Settings Panel ...314 Easy Settings ...315 Advanced Settings ...316 Color Settings Panel ...318 Color Adjustment ...319 Matching ...321 Driver printer select the printer setup - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 311
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE 4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Starting Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout 311 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 312
Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. iPF8400SE • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 313
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Free Layout Main Window • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Free Layout 313 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 314
iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Free Layout • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer . When the media you chose is different from the media Note set in the printer, you may not receive the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 315
iPF8400SE • Copies You can input the number of print copies • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best or when printing scanned images. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 316
Drawing) Perspective, GIS Custom Settings iPF8400SE Details Suitable for printing fine lines . Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 317
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE Advanced Settings • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 318
panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Free Layout • Color Mode You can select No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this when color matching is performed by the Layout. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 319
iPF8400SE • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 320
vivid color or dark color. Adjusts gray from cool black (bluish tones) to warm black (reddish tones). iPF8400SE • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the , or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 321
want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver. Note • ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel of the driver in order to select ColorSync. • Matching Method You can select a matching method to suit the print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 322
the layout area. • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. iPF8400SE Free Layout 322 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 323
iPF8400SE Perceptual Setting Saturation Colorimetric ICC Matching Mode may be lost for colors of wider range than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. Colorimetric (No White-Point Cor- list and select an input profile. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 324
printer profile. ColorSync 1 Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Free Layout 2 Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 325
Mac OS Software Free Layout iPF8400SE Page Setup Dialog Box • Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(inch)). Note • You can change the numbers - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 326
Mac OS Software Free Layout Zoom Dialog Box iPF8400SE • Paper Orientation This selects the paper orientation. The following settings are available for orientation. Vertical Setting Details • You can input between 10 and 400. Note • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 327
iPF8400SE Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. 327 Note 2 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 328
Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF8400SE 3 In the Print dialog box, select the programs on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the 328 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 329
iPF8400SE Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. • The vertical-to-horizontal . 2 Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. 329 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 330
Format Dialog Box ➔P.327 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. iPF8400SE • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto You can align objects systematically. 1 Select multiple objects. 330 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 331
iPF8400SE 2 Select the align menu from the Object menu. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. • out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. User's Guide Aligning Objects 331 Free Layout Mac OS Software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 332
overlapping order. 1 Select an object. 2 Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. 332 iPF8400SE User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 333
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the you may select Paste from the Edit menu. • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. Note 333 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 334
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF8400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement printer driver. • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. • If you are using OS X v10.7 and later, start it from Launchpad. Note 334 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 335
iPF8400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy PC's hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 336
New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. iPF8400SE • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box the Destination Selection dialog box. 3 From the printer list in Destination, select the printer of destination. 4 Click the OK button to open - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 337
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE 7 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Hot Folder list. 3 From Enlarged Copy Settings, click Edit button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. 337 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 338
Mac OS Software Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) 4 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel ➔P.340 . iPF8400SE 5 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel ➔P.344 . Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 338 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 339
iPF8400SE 6 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel ➔P.346 . Deleting a Hot Folder Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 7 Click the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 339 2 Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 340
Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. iPF8400SE 4 Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only ➔P.343 340 • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 341
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE Paper Settings Panel • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note set in the printer, you may not by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 341 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 342
Easy Settings iPF8400SE Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details 342 Print Quality Resolution High / Standard / Fast 600dpi / 300dpi User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 343
iPF8400SE Advanced Settings • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink 343 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 344
iPF8400SE • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink in the printer is set correctly Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 345
Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF8400SE • Paper Size You can select the size . • No Spaces at Top or Bottom You can set the printer to print without any empty area when the print data contains empty area at the top or selected in Paper Source. Note 345 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 346
Settings Panel Color Settings Panel iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Color driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode ➔P.348 Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer 346 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 347
iPF8400SE Driver Matching Mode 1 Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Driver Matching Mode Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 2 Click wider range than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. 347 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 348
1 Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. iPF8400SE Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 2 Click colors of wider range than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative colorimetric. Colorimetric (No on your computer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 349
Mac OS Software iPF8400SE Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1 Load the original on the platen glass or document Enlargement Copy 349 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 350
iPF8400SE 350 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 351
of Paper iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 351 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 352
can display the Paper Reference Guide from [imagePROGRAF Support Information]. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 1. Method of Updating Supported Paper Photo Paper To use newly released paper, register the latest paper information on the printer with the Media Configuration Tool - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 353
iPF8400SE Paper Sizes • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver Borderless Printing (*1) 1117.6 mm (44.00 in) 44 Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.352 Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 354
x40" Poster 42"x60" Poster 44"x62" 13"x22" Poster 300x900mm 42.00 × 60.00 in) 1117.6 × 1574.8 mm (44.00 × 62.00 in) 329.0 × 558.0 mm (12 supported on sheets. iPF8400SE Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper 354 When using this printer to print on paper other than genuine Canon - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 355
media type and special settings that allow you to select the amount of ink to use. • The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genuine Important Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 356
Printer driver Lightweight Photo Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Banner Vinyl Adhesive Vinyl Glossy Film CAD Clear Film iPF8400SE ink. "Special 1" and "Special 6" use the least amount of ink, with the amount of ink Canon paper amount of ink to use and the printer control panel and printer driver as - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 357
Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") ➔P.159 2. Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button. Handling and Use of Paper Paper 3. Click Paper Reference Guide. • Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the Paper Reference Guide from the imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 358
Paper Handling and Use of Paper Displaying the Paper Reference Guide 2. Click Print & Scan (or Print & Fax). 3. Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. 358 iPF8400SE User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 359
iPF8400SE 6. Click Support. Updating paper information Handling and Use of Paper 7. Click the User Manual button. Paper 8. Click Paper Reference Guide. Updating paper information As for paper information of the printer Control Panel and printer driver, you can update it to the latest - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 360
(Windows).") ➔P.157 (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") ➔P.159 2. Select the Support sheet and click the Support In- formation button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Handling and Use of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 361
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE 3. Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Updating paper information 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. Paper 361 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 362
Handling and Use of Paper Updating paper information 6. Click Support. 7. Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. iPF8400SE Paper 362 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 363
Paper Length ...372 Removing the Roll from the Printer ...372 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls ...375 ➔ Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ...625 Feeding Roll Paper Manually ...376 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ...377 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ...377 Specifying the Cutting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 364
Paper Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder iPF8400SE • When handling the roll, be problems. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔P.352 (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 • To view instructions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 365
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper Side Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 with the holes (b) of . Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. Handling rolls 365 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 366
iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. • Always load rolls when the printer is on. If the printer the printer on. • Before loading a roll, confirm whether the inside of the Top Cover or the Ejection Guide is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 367
into the slot. Loading Rolls in the Printer Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • Be careful not to drop the roll and hurt yourself when loading it. Caution • Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Roll Holder shaft (a) and the guide grooves (b) when loading rolls. 5 Pull out the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 368
Rolls in the Printer iPF8400SE Once the roll manually pull the roll paper over the Platen. • Load paper straight so it is not fed askew. 6 Lower the Ejection Guide. • When lowering the Ejection Guide, lower it slowly. If Important the Ejection guide is lowed forcefully, the Ejection Supports - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 369
iPF8400SE 7 Holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release Lever. Loading Rolls in the Printer Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 8 Hold the edge of the roll paper as you gently pull it evenly with both hands to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 370
iPF8400SE Guide.") ➔P.357 • Adjusting the printhead alignment with the type of paper to be used in printing may enhance printing quality. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔P.560 • When paper leading edge detection is set to Off for Manual results, the printer fine-tunes the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 371
iPF8400SE button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. • Be sure to select the correct paper printing quality. • For details on types of paper, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.352 By default, Note Plain Paper is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 372
and then press the OK button. iPF8400SE • The specified media type setting is or ▼ to select the length of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Specify the roll length as button. Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. • If you need to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 373
Use of Paper iPF8400SE 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( ). Removing the Roll from the Printer • If ➔P.377 5 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. Handling rolls 6 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the direction of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 374
the Roll Holder Slot. iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." ➔P.375 Note 8 Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 375
iPF8400SE Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls 1 Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper roll. 3 When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 ( Roll Holder side) 375 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 376
Feeding Roll Paper Manually • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 ( Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • Store the roll in the original bag or the Display Screen indicates "End of paper feed. Cannot feed paper more.". User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 377
iPF8400SE the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, ink may printer. Select the type of paper from Paper Details in Paper Menu. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.480 Windows 1 Display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 378
Handling rolls Handling and Use of Paper Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 2 Select the Main sheet and click C Advanced Settings in A Media Type. 3 In OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") ➔P.163 Mac OS 1 Choose Print in the application menu. 378 iPF8400SE User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 379
iPF8400SE 2 Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. Specifying the Automatic Automatic Yes ing printer driver settings. Menu > Pa- Cutting per Details (See "Cut- > (Various ting Roll Types of Paper) > Paper After Print- 379 Cutting ing.") Mode ➔ P.143 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 380
option if you want to cut the roll edge after loading a roll. Printer Setting Media Eject Menu > Pa- per Details > (Various Types of Paper) > Cutting Mode Manual Cut button Yes pressed iPF8400SE Driver Setting Automatic Yes Cutting (See "Cutting Roll Paper After Printing.") ➔ P.143 No - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 381
Paper iPF8400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support press the OK button. 7 Print the job. When printing is finished, the printer will stop without cutting. 8 Holding the printed document to prevent it from dropping, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 382
Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) iPF8400SE press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. 7 When "Perform the detection of select Perform(recommend). 8 Print the job. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. 9 Press - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 383
of Paper iPF8400SE 10 Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 11 Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Manual (for paper • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 384
for Rolls iPF8400SE 2 the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. 7 When "Perform en- large. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.366 8 Press the Feed button. 9 Press job. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. • The printer can continue to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 385
iPF8400SE 11 Press the Feed button. Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. 12 Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls • Cut at the dotted line printed on the paper. If you cut on the printer User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 386
for cutting. 3 Press the Cut button. iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 4 Press printing on the platen and soiling the printer. • On (Preset Len) The the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 • 386 • Manual The amount to cut from the leading - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 387
Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls iPF8400SE Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls After making the adjustment, you can cut the paper by pressing the Paper Cutting help prevent Printhead damage. You can specify for CutDustReduct. to be activated for particular types of paper. 387 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 388
Use of Paper Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF8400SE • Do not set CutDustReduct. to On Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select CutDustReduct., and then press the OK button. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 389
it loaded, wrap a sheet of paper around the roll and tape it. Handling sheets • Before loading sheets, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") ➔P.608 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 390
Loading Sheets in the Printer • If no print job was received 1. Press the Load button. iPF8400SE 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Load Cut Sheet", and then press the OK button. • If Carriage Shaft (b), Important or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 390 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 391
iPF8400SE Loading Sheets in the Printer 3 With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up may produce a noise when paper is loaded in some positions, it does not indicate a problem. If the noise is distracting, try moving the paper over slightly to the left or right suction again. 391 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 392
4 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets • If a OK button. The printer now starts feeding the paper. • Refer to Paper Reference Guide for details on type of paper to select. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Note Guide.") ➔P.357 • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 393
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type Starting Point Load paper in the desired position to start printing from Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is Off Handling sheets 393 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 394
the extended line of the paper alignment line (a) on the right side of the printer and the position from which to start printing aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the platen, load the paper. iPF8400SE 6 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. Handling and Use of Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 395
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 5 Open the Top Cover, lift the Release Lever, and remove the sheet. Removing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 396
Using the Output Stacker iPF8400SE Output Stacker Output Stacker ...503 Using the Output Stacker ...396 Storing the Output Stacker ...398 Using the Output Stacker Output Stacker for an extended period Lower it to position (3) for storage. (See "Storing the Output Stacker.") ➔P.398 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 397
iPF8400SE Using the Output Stacker When you are performing large-format printing or printing on delicate paper, it is recommended that you spread a clean lift the front Basket Rod lightly to release the lock, and then lower the stacker. Handling and Use of Paper Output Stacker 397 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 398
Handling and Use of Paper Storing the Output Stacker iPF8400SE Storing the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be stored when performing large-format printing such as banners or if you Basket Arm. Roll up the Basket Cloth and put it on top of the Basket Arm. Output Stacker 398 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 399
you to perform the following tasks. • When supported paper has been newly added to the printer, you can add that media type to the printer control panel and printer driver by using the media information file provided by Canon. • You can customize Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper media - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 400
iPF8400SE Installation Procedures The Media Configuration Tool installation screen appears when you start the installation of a new version of the Media Configuration Tool. The installation procedure started from this screen is described below. • When you install the printer driver Canon printer is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 401
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE 4 The Change Installation Location screen appears. Select the If you only start the Media Configuration Tool, the media information on the printer control panel and in the printer driver Note is not updated. If this screen is displayed, select Add Genuine - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 402
. iPF8400SE Handling Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver Support Information button You can check information such as the latest information for the product and software version upgrade information. • Link to User Manual Button Displays the printer user's manual 402 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 403
add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button 403 To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 404
. Note Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types. Important • Reinstalling Media Configuration Tool after registering - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 405
iPF8400SE 2 The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. 3 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf are initialized. Reconfigure these after added the master media information file. 5 Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. 405 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 406
dialog box, click the Update button. iPF8400SE 7 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 407
iPF8400SE The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. • To restore entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated be- low. alphanumeric, space • For Name in Printer Driver up to 32 one - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 408
dialog box, click the Update button. iPF8400SE 5 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 409
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE Deleting Media Types You Have Added 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Deleting Media Types You Have Added • For details be deleted. Note 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 409 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 410
Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. iPF8400SE • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information Note tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.403 410 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 411
Paper iPF8400SE printer driver and printer panel, to hiding both the printer driver and printer panel, and then to showing only the printer printer, click the Cancel button. 411 • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 412
the OK button. Changing the Display Order of Media Types 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • For details on the procedure for opening the the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 412 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 413
the OK button. Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, and export and import the media information file for that paper, click the Add and Edit Custom Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 414
iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here. • Name in Printer Driver Added custom paper is displayed in the printer driver using this name. • Name on Printer Custom Media Information." ➔P.423 414 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 415
Tool (Windows) iPF8400SE Compatible Paper • printer control panel and printer driver is performed from the Edit Media Types dialog box regardless of whether it is Canon low humidity environments (below 40%), your printer may develop the following problems. • Paper becomes curled or wrinkled. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 416
iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper, print using the media type as recommended in the Paper Reference Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 417
iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper 4 The media type names of the Canon an arbitrary name to display in the printer control panel and printer driver, and then click the Next button. in Printer Driver and Note add the created custom paper to the printer driver. To use the custom paper in the printer driver, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 418
is complete, click the Next button. iPF8400SE • Check that there is no paper left on the ejection guide. Important • If Paper Feed Adjustment is the cutter unit. 418 • Eject Cut:When the Cut key is pressed on the printer control panel, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit. Select this if - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 419
of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) iPF8400SE Setting Automatic Cutting Settings Drying Time Borderless that does not display the Name in Printer Driver is selected in the screen in Step 5, you Note cannot perform test prints or configure the maximum amount of ink to use. 419 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 420
button. iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 12 Determine and set the ink level printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." ➔P.167 • Depending on the maximum ink usage setting, some of the print qualities in the printer driver may become unselectable. 420 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 421
to the printer driver of the PC you are using. • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver, the name of the added custom paper is dis- Note played in the Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Tool window. 421 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 422
Delete Custom Paper iPF8400SE Delete Custom Paper You can delete custom paper that you have already added from printer control panel and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Other Note than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.413 422 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 423
iPF8400SE 2 Select the paper you want to edit from have added. The saved Custom Media Information File can be used by importing it into another printer or PC. Refer to "Import Custom Media Information" ➔P.424 for details on "importing custom media and then click the Export button. 423 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 424
Note 3 Specify the location to save the Custom Media Information File. iPF8400SE • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and 424 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 425
, see "Automatic Banding Adjustment." ➔P.567 Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 426
different colors occurs" in "Troubleshooting". (See "Banding in different colors occurs.") ➔P.639 • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high print quality, change the maximum ink usage, or change the media specify the ICC color profile in the printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." ➔P.167 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 427
iPF8400SE can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer. 1 Click the About button in the Media Configuration xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT in Set./Adj. Menu > Printer Info > System Info in the printer control panel. If the values in Steps 2 and 3 are the same, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 428
you to perform the following tasks. • When supported paper has been newly added to the printer, you can add that media type to the printer control panel and printer driver by using the media information file provided by Canon. • You can customize Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper media - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 429
iPF8400SE Procedures for Installing Procedures for Installing Start the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Configuration Tool. • When you install the printer driver from the Canon website. 1 Double-click Canon iPFxxxx Series - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 430
the Install button. iPF8400SE Handling and Use > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use. Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 431
iPF8400SE Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Media Configuration Tool Main Window Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, Configuration Tool main window, see "Starting Method." ➔P.430 431 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 432
for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF8400SE • Add Genuine Paper button When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 433
• To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 434
Note iPF8400SE Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while box displays. Click the Browse button. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 434 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 435
iPF8400SE 3 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). Adding Media Types Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac . 5 Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. 6 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 435 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 436
Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. iPF8400SE • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data - Note tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.432 436 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 437
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE 2 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. Changing Media Names 3 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. • To restore the original - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 438
Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. iPF8400SE • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data - Note tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.432 438 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 439
Handling and Use of Paper iPF8400SE 2 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. 439 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 440
Media Types Display Show/Hide 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • For the printer driver and printer panel, to hiding both the printer driver and printer panel, and then to showing only the printer panel. 440 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 441
displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 442
Order of Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media Types 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • For details on the procedure for opening 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 442 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 443
the OK button. Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, and export and import the media information file for that paper, click the Add and Edit Custom Paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 444
iPF8400SE • In the following screens, you cannot change the printer where media type information is to be updated. Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Reference Guide the printer control panel and printer driver, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 445
Tool (Mac OS) iPF8400SE Compatible Paper • When printer control panel and printer driver is performed from the Edit Media Types dialog box regardless of whether it is Canon low humidity environments (below 40%), your printer may develop the following problems. • Paper becomes curled or wrinkled. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 446
iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper, print using the media type as recommended in the Paper Reference Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 447
iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper 4 The media type names of the Canon an arbitrary name to display in the printer control panel and printer driver, and then click the Next button. Printer Driver and Note add the created custom paper to the printer driver. To use the custom paper in the printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 448
Once the paper feed adjustment is complete, click the Next button. iPF8400SE • Check that there is no paper left on the ejection guide. Important • If Paper Feed Adjustment is not executed, horizontal stripes with . • Automatic Cut:Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 449
Test Print button to perform a test print of each level. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • If a standard paper that does not display the Name in Printer Driver is selected in the screen in Step 5, you Note cannot perform test prints or configure the maximum amount of ink to use. 449 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 450
using, and select that ICC color profile in your software. For details on how to specify the 450 ICC profile in the printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." ➔P.167 • Depending on the maximum ink usage setting, some of the print qualities in the printer driver may become unselectable. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 451
iPF8400SE 13 Configure Head Height and Vacuum Strength as required and click the Next button. Usually, these do not need to be set. Add Custom Paper and then click the Next button. 15 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. 451 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 452
iPF8400SE The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver that you have already added from printer control panel and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 453
iPF8400SE Edit Custom Paper Edit Custom Paper You can have added. The saved Custom Media Information File can be used by importing it into another printer or PC. Refer to "Import Custom Media Information" ➔P.454 for details on "importing custom and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.443 453 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 454
File. iPF8400SE Media printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box, see "Using Paper Other Note than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔P.443 454 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 455
iPF8400SE 2 Click the Import button. Import Custom Media should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are "Automatic Banding Adjustment." ➔P.567 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 456
iPF8400SE Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer Configure the amount of ink used dialog box Troubleshooting". (See "Banding in different colors occurs.") ➔P.639 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 457
ink. The types of Black ink used are displayed on the right side of each media type in the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box. • For details on problems with printing quality, see "Problems how to specify the ICC color profile in the printer driver, see "Matching Sheet ." ➔P.167 • Custom - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 458
iPF8400SE 458 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 459
Panel Operations and Display Screen 460 Printer Menu 471 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 459 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 460
iPF8400SE Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ...460 Control Panel Display ...462 How to View Instructions With Navigate ...467 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations 469 Control Panel Control Panel Operations and Display Screen a Display Screen Shows printer . User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 461
jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. h Power button (green) Turns the printer on and off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") ➔P.17 The Power button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode. i Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 462
iPF8400SE Control Panel Display After the printer printer status and shows menu ink. Pressing the OK button when this tab is highlighted will display the Ink Menu. • Top line displayed The ink icon is highlighted. • Middle line displayed Indicates the printer Indicates the printer status and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 463
iPF8400SE Control Panel Display Printer status and modes Printer status is classified according to the following five modes. Standby The printer on the printer. Any progress on the printer. Jobs sent The printer is in power-saving mode. The printer automatically printer enters Sleep mode in the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 464
Control Panel Display Error iPF8400SE The printer requires your attention. Any jobs sent from the computer cannot be processed. The tab related to the error is the case of multiple errors, see "Display Transitions in Error Status." Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 464 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 465
all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed or when a roll can be manually advanced by pressing the Feed button. *2: When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to recover from Sleep mode. Sleep mode is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 466
Control Panel Display iPF8400SE Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors seconds within each tab. Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 466 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 467
iPF8400SE How to View Instructions With Navigate How to View Instructions With Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. 1 Press the Navigate button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 468
How to View Instructions With Navigate Example: Loading sheets iPF8400SE Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 468 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 469
iPF8400SE Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 470
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF8400SE • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Note to display the instruction screen for the next step. Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 470 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 471
see "Menu Settings." ➔P.480 For instructions on selecting menu items, see "Menu Operations." ➔P.472 • By default, menu settings apply to all print jobs. However, for settings that are also available in the printer driver, the Note values specified in the printer driver take priority. Menu operations - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 472
Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." ➔P.480 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." ➔P.472 iPF8400SE Menu Operations To view available menus organized - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 473
Control Panel iPF8400SE Menu Operations Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each left next to the second and subsequent rows. To access the lower menus, select the menu and press the OK button. Printer Menu 473 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 474
reverts to the upper level menu. iPF8400SE Control Panel Printer Menu • If a confirmation message setting is Note applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Specifying numerical values button. The setting is Note applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Executing menu commands Menu - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 475
. see "Printer Menu Operations." ➔P.471 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal Fine Feed(*1) • Printer Info *1: Only displayed in the menu during printing. Not displayed in the regular menu. For instructions on menu operations, see - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 476
paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 Types of paper in the printer driver and related Width Interface USB | Network Ink Consumed Tot.Ink Consumed xxx.xxx ml Print settings (The ink color is displayed here.) xxx - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 477
Printer Maintenance Nozzle Check | Status Print | Interface Print | Paper Details | Print Job Log | Menu Map Head Posi. Adj. Standard Simple Other Initial adjustmt | Manual (*8) DNS Host Name(*8) DNS Domain Name(*8) IPv6(*7) IPv6 Support(*7) On | Off* IPv6 StlessAddrs(*7)(*9) On* | Off - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 478
Printer Menu Control Panel Menu Structure First Level System Setup 478 iPF8400SE Second Level Third Level SNAP Print Service(*4)(*7) BinderyPServer | RPrinter | NDSPServer* | NPrinter AppleTalk(*7) On | Off* Ethernet Driver(*7) Auto Detect CarriageScanWdth Automatic* | Fixed User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 479
iPF8400SE Printer Info(*11) Paper Info | Ink Info | Head Info | System Info | Error Log | Other Counter *1: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Quality. *2: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *3: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual if IPv6 Support is Off. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 480
Speed 480 Description, Instructions Select either sheets the Printhead height. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") printer driver settings. Select Eject to prevent printed documents from falling immediately after printing such as when you wait for the ink to dry, etc. Manual - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 481
iPF8400SE Paper BordlessOversize Width Detection Return Defaults Menu Settings Description, Instructions Selects whether or not to automatically cut the Quality. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.567 Printer Menu Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan (after the Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 482
Menu Settings iPF8400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions Keep Paper Type Select On when printing on a particular type of paper regularly. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") ➔P.370 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See " - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 483
cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink. Control Panel Printer Menu Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. Test Print Nozzle Check Status Print Setting Item Description, Instructions Print a test pattern to check - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 484
Adj. Auto(GenuinePpr) Quality Auto(OtherPaper) Manual Adjust Length AdjustmentPrint A:High B:Standard/Draft Change A:High Settings B:Standard/Draft Printer Menu 484 Mainte- Head Cleaning nance iPF8400SE Description, Instructions Printhead position adjustment is executed during the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 485
iPF8400SE Menu Settings Maintenance Setting Item Head Cleaning Description, Instructions Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink printer. Printer Menu TCP/IP IPv4 IPv4 Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is configured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually IPv6 Support Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 486
iPF8400SE Interface TCP/IP Setup Setting Item IPv6 DNS Settings DNS Domain Name Description, Instructions Specify the DNS domain name. NetWare NetWare Specify the NetWare protocol. To apply your changes, choose Register Setting. Frame Type Specify the frame type to use. Print Service - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 487
iPF8400SE System Setup Paper Size Basis Setting Item Sht Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Rep.P.head Print Nozzle Check CarriageScanWdth Use RemoteUI Reset PaprSetngs Show Job Log Prep.MovePrinter User's Guide Menu Settings Description, Instructions If sheet size detection is activated, choose - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 488
Control Panel Status Print iPF8400SE Prep.MovePrinter Setting Item Description, Instructions Not displayed during a warning message that feed amount manually. Printer Paper Info Info (*2) Indicates the current paper size, type, and related printer settings. Ink Info Indicates ink levels and - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 489
iPF8400SE 2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ then press the OK button. Control Panel Printer Menu Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Firm Boot MIT(DBF) - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 490
iPF8400SE Control Panel Adjust Printer Printer Info Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Keep Paper Size Rep.P.head Print Nozzle Check CarriageScanWdth Use RemoteUI Show Job Log Head Posi. Adj. Ink Info System Info Error Log Printer require servicing. Utilization status of - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 491
then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT(DBF) MIT(DB) S/N Firmware Version Boot ROM Version MIT Database Format Version 491 MIT - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 492
Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName SNMPv1 SNMPv3 Use IPv6 Use DHCPv6 Printer Menu Use a stateless address 492 iPF8400SE The date when the interface setup print report was printed. Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 493
iPF8400SE TCP/IPv6 NetWare AppleTalk Network Interface Use a stateless address Prefix Length 4 Stateless Address 5 Prefix Length 5 Stateless Address 6 Prefix Length 6 Use a link-local Address Link-Local Address Prefix Length Use a manual address IP Address Prefix Length Default Router - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 494
Printing Interface Setting Reports Network Interface MAC Address Auto Detect Communication Ethernet Type Spanning Tree Use the Jumbo Frame Function iPF8400SE Network interface settings values. Control Panel Printer Menu 494 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 495
Control Panel 459 Printer Parts Printer parts 496 Optional accessories 504 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 495 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 496
any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. (See "Top Cover (Inside).") ➔P.499 b Cutter Groove Paper is cut (using the cutter or manually with scissors) over this groove. c Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. Raise the guide when loading a roll. 496 d Roll Holder - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 497
iPF8400SE Front f Ejection Support lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. m Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head printer. Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. (See "Stand.") ➔P.502 Printer Parts Printer parts 497 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 498
Back Back iPF8400SE Printer Parts Printer parts a Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by d USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. It supports Hi-Speed USB. 498 e Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. f Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 499
iPF8400SE Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. b Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line . e Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 500
Carriage iPF8400SE f Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. g Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. h Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 501
iPF8400SE Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Ink tanks Cartridges of ink in various colors. The figure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) Ink Tank. b Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 502
Stand iPF8400SE Printer Parts Printer parts a Stand L The left leg of the Stand. b Stand R The right leg of the Stand. c Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. d Locking Caster A locking caster that, when the lock is in the ON position, immobilizes the printer. Always - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 503
iPF8400SE Output Stacker Output Stacker Printer Parts Printer parts a Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. b White tag A point of reference for attaching the Output Stacker to the ends of Basket Arm R/Basket Arm L. (See "Using the Output Stacker.") ➔P.396 503 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 504
Roll Holder Set Optional accessories iPF8400SE Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-44 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (See " - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 505
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 505 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 506
Environment iPF8400SE Network instructions, "Configuring TCP/ Note IPv6 Network Settings" ➔P.514 or see "Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI." ➔P.515 • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is supported in Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 507
network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Network Setting Network Environment • NetBIOS is not supported. Note • Example of a Mac OS network In Mac OS networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour function. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk. Note 507 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 508
• Example of a NetWare network iPF8400SE • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or Ap- Note pleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. Network Setting Network Environment 508 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 509
configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary. You can use RemoteUI if an imagePROGRAF printer on a network is connected to your computer. If you start your Web browser and specify the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 510
later also is supported. • This cannot be used connected via a proxy server. In environments where a proxy server is used, add the printer's IP address On on the Control Panel of the printer. • RemoteUI also offers many other features. You can display the ink levels, check error messages and other - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 511
IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer's IP address is configured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Setup Guide. Configure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 512
ARP and PING Commands iPF8400SE • If the Tab the value continuously. • Make sure the IP address you enter for the printer is not the same as any computer IP address in your net- work Note • The DNS can also be configured from the printer Control Panel. Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 513
iPF8400SE Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1 Check the printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the OK button. Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 514
). iPF8400SE Network Support to On, the IPv6 StlessAddrs setting takes effect. Important • You can also configure IPv6 StlessAddrs and DHCPv6 from the printer Control Panel. Note • The DNS can also be configured from the printer Control Panel. Initial Settings Configuring the Printer Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 515
iPF8400SE Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) 4 Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. 5 In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. 6 Click New Port. After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 516
's Multicast DNS service name. (1-63 characters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. Default Setting Off Off On 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 On On printer On Off On On default 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 NB-18GBipxxxxxx blank Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) 6 Click OK to display the Network - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 517
address Activate when using an IPv6-compatible router to acquire the IP On address. Use a manual address Activate when configuring the IP address manually. Off IP Address Enter the printer's IP address. :: Prefix Length Enter the IP address prefix length. Default Router Ad- Enter the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 518
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400SE • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP Address for DNS servers and Note DNS domain name in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 519
printer driver. Follow the instructions of your network administrator to install the printer driver on each computer to be used for printing. When installing the printer driver, choose Network Printer as the printer destination, and then choose the print queue created from the NetWare print service - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 520
the Printer's Frame Type iPF8400SE • Before specifying the frame type, make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. Important • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer's IP address is configured. Note • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 521
iPF8400SE 5 Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. Specifying the Printer imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 522
the type of print service. Refer to the following descriptions as needed. • In NetWare 5.1 or 6.0, NDPS may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway Note included with NetWare. For details on configuring NDPS, refer to the NetWare documentation. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 523
iPF8400SE Specifying NetWare Print Services • NDS (Novell Directory Service) and bindery NDS and bindery are both supported. Use the mode that is compatible with your network environment. • Queue server mode and remote printer mode Queue server mode and remote printer mode are both supported - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 524
Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400SE 4 To use the printer in remote printer or remote printer mode is printer type. 1. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type. To use remote printer mode, set Printer Type to Parallel and Position to Manual Printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 525
this setting to use NCP Burst Mode. This mode supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server mode. Normally, leave the setting On. Choose the print service. The print service selected here is enabled. Multiple print services cannot be enabled simultaneously. Default Setting Disabled On - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 526
Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400SE 7 Complete the following settings based on the selected service. • If server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services" ➔P.522 . 2. In Printer Number, enter the same printer number specified in "Specifying NetWare Print - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 527
how to register a printer using Bonjour, see the OS User Manual. Note • Bonjour and IP Print (Auto) do not support printing to a printer on other network groups the printer. You can activate or deactivate the Bonjour function or change the print- er name by using RemoteUI. For instructions on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 528
In this case, press the OK button. iPF8400SE • Be sure to complete step 6. supported in Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. Important • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of configuring the destination varies depending on Note the version of Mac OS. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 529
Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X 10.2.8- 10.4. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is Canon NB-18GB (xxxxxx). (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer's MAC address.) User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 530
AppleTalk Network Settings iPF8400SE *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer's zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk * entry (for the default zone) as it is. If you enter a network zone name that does not match created zones, the printer will not be - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 531
iPF8400SE Specifying Printer-Related Information Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ...531 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 532 Email Notification When Printing is Finished , MAC address-based access restrictions, or IPP and FTP authentication settings. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 532
Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). iPF8400SE Driver Driver support, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the Ethernet Driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 533
or errors, you can also complete settings for email notification when service is needed or it's time to replace consumables. For detailed instructions,see "Specifying Printer-Related Information." ➔P.531 • For details on email notification using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (in Windows), refer to the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 534
Initializing the Network Settings 5 After confirming the message, click OK to restore the network settings to the default values. iPF8400SE • You can also use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the Control Panel to restore the default network settings. Note Network Setting Other Settings 534 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 535
from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: 1 Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software. 3 Click Install in imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 536
Select the IPv4 tab. iPF8400SE Network Setting Device Setup Utility (Windows) 5 In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. 6 Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. 8 Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 537
iPF8400SE When specifying an IPv6 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 2 In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer in Manual - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 538
iPF8400SE 538 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 539
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 539 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 540
. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : Printer List shows a list of printers, and Status Monitor shows details for each printer. Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) • You can view a list of the printers for which printer drivers have been installed on your computer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 541
iPF8400SE Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Note Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the Job sheet in imagePROGRAF to the printer, the job - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 542
set up automatic email notification of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you desig- nate in advance. • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. Note 1. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 543
iPF8400SE Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/resumed. Note • Canceling Print Jobs - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 544
displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the Important ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use. • Print job log collection is not performed when Set./Adj. Menu - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 545
iPF8400SE 2 Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, job list area, totals area and status bar. Accounting (Windows) • Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using. • Menu Bar Allows you to toolbars in the View menu. Note 545 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 546
Accounting Manager Main Window iPF8400SE • Listed Job Selection Area on how to select the job logs displayed, see "Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs." ➔P.554 • Job List Area This area lists the details the amounts of paper and ink consumed. 546 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 547
iPF8400SE Job List Area • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total Note costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. . Note 547 • Paper Width The width of paper used for printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 548
of costs other than paper and ink. • Ink Cost Details The cost of each ink color. • Ink Consumption Details The amount of each color of ink used. iPF8400SE Accounting (Windows) Accounting Manager Basic Procedures "Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals." ➔P.553 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 549
Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) To set the same unit cost for all the inks 1 Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox. 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. 549 3 Click the OK button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 550
inks. 5 Click the OK button. • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. iPF8400SE Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) Setting Standard Prices 550 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 551
Management iPF8400SE Setting the Unit Cost for Paper 3 Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button. 4 Click the OK button. • The settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important Specifying Price by - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 552
Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. iPF8400SE Print Job Management Accounting • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Note 552 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 553
iPF8400SE select the symbol used as a decimal point. • Ink Consumed Use this option to select the unit used for ink consumption. • Paper Width Use this to select the Regular Intervals This feature collects print job logs from the printer at regular intervals and saves the logs on your computer. Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 554
Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition iPF8400SE • Immediately after you configure set Starting Date to 1. • Up to 10,000 regularly acquired jobs are displayed for each printer. Note Accounting (Windows) Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File You can export the . 554 Note User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 555
iPF8400SE Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties • Selected Jobs Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file. and then selecting Show Period Prop- Note erties, or by using the icon in the toolbar. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) 555 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 556
Box iPF8400SE Ink and Paper Consumed in the File menu to open the Show Ink and Paper Consumed dialog box. This lists the total amounts of ink and paper consumed by the printer so far. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 557
iPF8400SE Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is Note shown as Other. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) 557 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 558
iPF8400SE 558 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 559
459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead 560 Adjusting the feed amount 566 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 559 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 560
Adjusting the Printhead iPF8400SE Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ...560 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 560 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 562 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ...563 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 561
iPF8400SE or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to adjusting the printhead manually. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten the Printer ➔P.366 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔P.389 • the printer. Adjustment or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 561 5 Press - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 562
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF8400SE OK button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen. Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and ➔P.363 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔P.366 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔P.389 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 563
is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Other, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. A test pattern - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 564
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF8400SE • We recommend that the same paper as the paper included with the printer is used for printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions. Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images The Printhead height quality. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 565
iPF8400SE Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images • Paper rubbing against or becoming caught on the Printhead may jam or result in printed documents that are soiled. Important • Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem when the printer is turned off Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 566
iPF8400SE Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ...566 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method 566 Automatic Banding Adjustment ...567 Manual is selected, depending on Print Priority as selected in the printer driver at the time of printing. • Either A:High or B:Standard/Draft - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 567
iPF8400SE Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide, or if Auto(GenuinePpr) does not In this case, use Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.568 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 568
Manual Banding Adjustment iPF8400SE Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ➔P.363 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔P.366 • Loading Sheets in the Printer Adjust Printer, and instructions on the Display Screen. Adjusting the feed amount Manual Manual Manual - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 569
iPF8400SE Manual The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select select Manual, and then press the OK button. Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment. • When printing on sheets, follow the instructions on Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 570
iPF8400SE 9 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for adjustment. • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.567 (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.568 Perform Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 571
iPF8400SE printer driver. • B:Standard/Draft This setting is applied when Standard or Fast is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver in the Printer ➔P.366 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔P.389 is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 572
bar prints Millimeter in 50 mm increments and Inch in 1-inch increments. iPF8400SE • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High select the type of paper currently supplied. However, the value is cleared when the printer is turned off or the pa- per is replaced. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 573
539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 574 Printheads 587 Cutter Unit 597 Maintenance Cartridge 601 Cleaning the Printer 608 Other Maintenance 612 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 573 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 574
instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks." ➔P.574 Note Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks For information on the compatible ink tanks for this printer, see "Ink Tanks." ➔P.574 Replacement ink tanks in 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) and 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) capacities are supported - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 575
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. Important Ink may leak out. • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 576
the OK button. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml) 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left. iPF8400SE • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 577
the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left. Ink Tanks • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Jolting Important the printer during printing may deteriorate print quality. 577 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 578
Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. iPF8400SE • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. Note • Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. Press the OK button. Maintenance - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 579
gently seven or eight times. Replacing Ink Tanks • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. Important • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. • If the Ink Tank is cold, allow it to - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 580
3 Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. iPF8400SE • Ink tanks cannot be loaded 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 into the holder. Make - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 581
iPF8400SE 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Replacing Ink Tanks Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 582
, shaking gently it seven or eight times. iPF8400SE • 700 ml ink tanks are heavy, so use your whole arm ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. Important • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. • If the Ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 583
iPF8400SE 3 Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. Replacing Ink Tanks • Ink tanks cannot be loaded 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 into - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 584
Lamp is lit in red. iPF8400SE Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Important Tank Lock Lever may not - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 585
Note • If an error has occurred and the Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed, display Ink Info as follows. 1. Press the OK button to display Printer Info. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Ink Info. 3. Press the OK button. The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 586
Ink Tanks iPF8400SE Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. Replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank. If a message for ink replacement - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 587
iPF8400SE Printhead Printheads Printhead ...587 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ...587 Cleaning the Printhead ...588 Replacing the Printhead ...589 Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-05 Maintenance and Consumables Printheads • For instructions on replacing - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 588
is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about three minutes to complete. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B. Important Ink may leak or an error may occur. • If printing does not improve even - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 589
iPF8400SE printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." • If your Canon of children. Caution • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a of burns. • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you - Important ment. The ink may stain clothing. • - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 590
Printhead iPF8400SE Access Printhead for re- Important placement. • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. Note • When the remaining capacity P.head, and then press the OK button. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. It takes - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 591
iPF8400SE 2 If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), Important or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Printheads • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 592
dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. If the Carriage is obscuring the ventilation duct, move the Carriage manually before cleaning the duct. 4 Pull up the Carriage Cover to open it completely. 5 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 593
iPF8400SE 6 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Replacing the Printhead 7 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • local regulations. Note 8 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 593 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 594
iPF8400SE • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts Important (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems . Printheads 594 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 595
iPF8400SE 11 Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 12 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 13 Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front. Replacing the Printhead Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 595 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 596
Ink now fills the system. It takes about nine minutes to complete. iPF8400SE • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink the Printhead.") ➔P.563 15 Feed paper by following the instructions on the Display Screen. After the paper has advanced, - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 597
iPF8400SE Cutter Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Unit ...597 Replacing the Cutter Unit ...597 Cutter Unit When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number CT-06 • For instructions button. The Carriage moves. When it finishes moving, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. • If you - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 598
Unit Replacing the Cutter Unit 1 Open the Top Cover. iPF8400SE 2 If the Cutter Unit or Carriage Cover is dirty, (b), Important or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Maintenance and Consumables Cutter Unit 3 Push the Cutter Unit Detachment Lever to the left - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 599
iPF8400SE 4 Holding stain your hands or Caution cause injury. Additionally, this may damage the printer. • Do not disassemble the Cutter Unit. Touching the blade may cause it Important does not come off. It may damage the printer if the Cutter Unit comes off. Maintenance and Consumables Cutter Unit 6 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 600
Replacing the Cutter Unit 7 Close the Top Cover. iPF8400SE 8 A confirmation message is displayed about the Cutter Unit lock. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Maintenance and Consumables Cutter Unit 600 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 601
iPF8400SE For instructions on printer, during Print- head cleaning, while ink ink may leak and cause stains. • Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used. Handle the Maintenance Cartridge care- fully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. 601 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 602
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400SE Confirm the message When menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance and . maint cart, and then press the OK button. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. 602 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 603
iPF8400SE Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1 Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging damage the Important Maintenance Cartridge. • The included Shaft Cleaner cannot be used with this printer. Note 2 At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Maintenance and Consumables - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 604
pull it out. iPF8400SE Maintenance and Consumables ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Mainte- nance Cartridge in another printer Important the zipper thoroughly. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 605
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance and Consumables • Support the Maintenance Cartridge Cover from underneath as you wipe it. Important 7 Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 606
iPF8400SE Maintenance and Consumables Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and preparations to transfer the printer deplete much of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 607
iPF8400SE When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance and you cannot print. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 607 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 608
Printer Exterior iPF8400SE Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ...608 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ...608 Cleaning the Printhead ...588 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems the Ejection Guide even if - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 609
in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen, in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), or on the cutter guide (c), use the Cleaning Brush (d, provided with the printer) to wipe it away. Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Note - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 610
Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), the cutter guide (f), around the ink suction holes at left (g), around the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves at right (h), on the blue Switch (i), and so on. iPF8400SE hands and damage the printer. Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer • Do not - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 611
iPF8400SE 4 Close the Top Cover. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer 611 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 612
the Maintenance Cartridge in advance. • Always follow the instructions of the service representative when transferring the printer under Level 3 conditions. Level Shipping Method (Example) Permitted Angle of Inclination Amount of Ink to Dispose of Required Maintenance Cartridg- es(*1) 1 By - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 613
3 When the preparation is finished, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Remove the ink tanks before packing the printer. (See "Removing Ink Tanks.") ➔P.614 • If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." is Important shown on the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 614
to Transfer the Printer Removing Ink Tanks 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover. 2 Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever (a). Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. iPF8400SE Maintenance and Consumables - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 615
iPF8400SE • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) fac- Important ing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Preparing to Transfer the Printer 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5 Push down the release lever (a) as shown as you gently return all ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 616
Printer iPF8400SE 7 When the process is finished, "Preparations for moving the printer finished printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again. 2 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 3 Remove the four ejection supports and lower the Ejection Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 617
iPF8400SE 4 Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indicated. Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. Neglecting to attach Important the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 618
installation procedure in reverse. 10 Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer 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. 618 User - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 619
iPF8400SE Assemble the stand 1 Referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide, assemble the Stand. Reinstalling the Printer • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself Caution poses a risk of injury or bending the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 620
remove stoppers and spacers inside the printer. 3 Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the back of the printer. 4 Plug the power cord into the outlet. 5 Press the power button to turn the printer on. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. 620 iPF8400SE User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 621
iPF8400SE Updating the Firmware 7 Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. • When the printer is connected to a network (via TCP/IP), the printer's IP address may be changed if you Important reinstall the printer User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 622
press the OK button. The firmware version is displayed. iPF8400SE Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 623
Paper 625 Printing does not start 634 The printer stops during a print job 635 Problems with the printing quality 636 Cannot print over a network 647 Installation problems 649 Other problems 650 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix 679 Troubleshooting 623 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 624
to the imagePROGRAF home page or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 The paper type that I want to print is not displayed on the Display Screen. When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 625
the Printer On and Off.") ➔P.17 2 Open the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If the leading edge of the roll jams in the carriage such as when the paper curls strongly, you may be able to Note avoid paper jamming by setting the roll cutting method to Manual and setting - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 626
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), Important or Fixed Blade (c), This may stain your hands and damage the printer. iPF8400SE 4 Lift the Release Lever. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 626 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 627
scissors or a cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution 6 If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 628
position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side iPF8400SE • Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the Paper Alignment Line (b). This may prevent the paper Important from being advanced straight. 8 Close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 9 Turn the printer - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 629
iPF8400SE 2 Open the Top Cover. Clearing a Jammed Sheet 3 If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), Important or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 629 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 630
Clearing a Jammed Sheet 4 Lift the Release Lever. iPF8400SE Problems Regarding Paper Troubleshooting 5 If the paper is visible, hold the paper and pull it out toward the front. 6 If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and clear the paper jam from below. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 631
iPF8400SE 7 If the Carriage is on the left, Important you turn on the printer. 8 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 9 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") ➔P.17 Roll and select the paper source. 631 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 632
not cut straight iPF8400SE Paper is not cut Mode is set to Eject or Manual. The Cutter Unit is not installed. Corrective Action Specify Yes in Automatic Cutting in the printer driver. (See "Page Setup Sheet ( Method for Rolls.") ➔P.379 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 632 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 633
iPF8400SE When printing on thin roll paper, the printed surface becomes scratched When printing on thin roll If you change the Roll Tension setting, We recommend that you perform Adj. Quality. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.567 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 633 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 634
... 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 was off. (Between about a minute and a half to twenty minutes.) Troubleshooting Printing does not start 634 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 635
sure the Printhead is in good condition for printing. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔P.587 Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Troubleshooting The printer stops during a print job 635 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 636
iPF8400SE Problems ...645 Troubleshooting Printing is Nozzle Clogging.") ➔P.587 Problems with the printing printer was left without ink tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system. After the ink 3. Close the Top Cover. The ink was not dry when paper Specify a - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 637
printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quality. Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink the Printer.") ➔P.366 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔P.389 Set Cutting Mode to Manual on Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 637 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 638
absorbing ink. The Ejection Guide is soiled. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔P.564 Clean the Ejection Guide. (See "Cleaning the Printer Exterior.") ➔P.608 Troubleshooting Problems - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 639
iPF8400SE Paper Manually.") ➔P.376 ink adhering printer driver, click Advanced Settings by Media Type. 2. Select an ink drying time in the list for the Between Pages setting of Drying Time. Troubleshooting Problems of the printer driver, access Color the printer driver and select or printer driver. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 640
iPF8400SE printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Troubleshooting Problems of the printer driver. Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 641
set Head Height to a lower height. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔P.564 Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.366 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔P.389 Make sure the same type of paper is - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 642
Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen 2 Open the Top Cover. 3 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). iPF8400SE 4 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 642 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 643
iPF8400SE 5 Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen Troubleshooting mm (42.00 in) 1117.6 mm (44.00 in) 6 Using the back of the Problems with the printing quality 643 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 644
sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality The length of printed images - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 645
the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Incorrect Printhead alignment value. In the Control Panel menu, use a lower Head Height setting. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔P.564 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality Lines or colors - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 646
Borders appear in borderless printing iPF8400SE Cause The paper selected for borderless printing at actual size was wider than the using. Set BordlessOversize to Standard in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔P.480 Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 646 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 647
mode in use. (See "Configuring the Communication Mode Manually.") ➔P.532 Troubleshooting Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause The printer's IP address is not configured correctly. The printer's TCP/IP network settings are not configured correctly. The - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 648
Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks iPF8400SE Cause The NetWare server and services are not configured correctly. The printer was turned off and on when not disconnected from the server. Corrective Action 2. Make sure there is enough free disk space on the NetWare file - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 649
on the version of Note Windows. 1 From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. 2 Select the printer in the list and click Delete. 3 Click Yes after the Warning message is displayed. 4 Make - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 650
does not go on iPF8400SE Other problems The printer does not go on ...650 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...650 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 650 The printer consumes a lot of ink ...650 Ink Level Detection ...651 The printer does not go on Cause - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 651
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 651 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 652
. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. iPF8400SE Troubleshooting Other problems 652 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 653
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 653 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 654
iPF8400SE 654 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 655
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Troubleshooting 623 Error Message Error Messages 656 Messages regarding paper 658 Messages regarding ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 656
iPF8400SE ...669 Close Ink Tank Cover 673 Ink insufficient...666 Ink tank problem...672 MediaType Mismatch ...658 Move the blue platen switch No.xx to the right. (xx represents a number 668 Multi-sensor error ...674 Error Messages No ink left...666 No ink level of the ink cannot be correctly - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 657
Error Message iPF8400SE The following ink tanks cannot be recognized...667 The paper is too small...659 The paper is too small...659 The roll is empty...662 This paper cannot be used as size is not supported 661 Top cover is open...673 Unknown file...674 Wrong maintenance cartridge...672 Wrong - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 658
set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. Corrective Action Follow these steps to ensure the paper type matches on the printer and in the printer driver. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. 2. Change the paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 659
iPF8400SE The paper is too small. Cause When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. You tried to print a test pattern for printer jams or problems in the printer will resume printing. User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 660
sheet or other printer status information.) Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. iPF8400SE "Replace roll not match the width specified in Fit Roll Paper Width in the printer driver. Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 661
iPF8400SE Cause Because the Platen is soiled with ink or other substances, the size of the clear film cannot be detected. Insufficient paper for job Cause The printer then press the OK button. Change the Paper Source of the printer driver, or replace the roll with a roll that has enough paper for - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 662
is empty. iPF8400SE Cause A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded. Corrective Action The printer now starts higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing . User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 663
iPF8400SE specified in the printer driver. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔P.372 (See Printer.") ➔P.366 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer Printer.") ➔P.366 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") Holder in the printer. (See " printer menu. However, this may cause jams and printing problems - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 664
Cannot cut this paper. iPF8400SE Cannot cut this paper. Cause There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. There is a foreign object by the Output Tray, obstructing the Cutter Unit. You are not using the printer under the recommended environmental conditions for the paper. You are using paper - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 665
supported width for borderless printing. Corrective Action (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") ➔P.363 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.366 The printer Reference Guide.") ➔P.357 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper and straighten the paper so that the edges are between the ink grooves - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 666
. iPF8400SE Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient...666 No ink left...666 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 666 Close Ink Tank Cover ...666 Ink tank is empty...666 Not much ink is left...667 No ink tank loaded...667 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized...667 Ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 667
of the indicated color in the printer. Load the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔P.574 Error Message Messages regarding ink There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔P.574 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. Cause An - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 668
iPF8400SE it wider or narrower than the supported width for borderless printing. Corrective Action right. (xx represents a number) Cause The printer has detected that the blue Switch on the manually. for automatic feed amount adjustment. (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") ➔P.568 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 669
iPF8400SE Check printed document. Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔P.588 Check printed document. Error Message Messages regarding printing or adjustment 669 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 670
iPF8400SE printheads Printhead error. Cause Corrective Action There is a problem with the Printhead. Follow these steps to replace the Printhead.") ➔P.589 Follow these steps to replace the Printhead. 1. Turn off the printer, wait a while, and then turn it on again. 2. Open the Top 's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 671
iPF8400SE Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. Follow these steps printing. However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. Error Message Messages regarding printheads 671 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 672
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.601 Maintenance cartridge problem. - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 673
iPF8400SE GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ) Cause There is a problem with the print job. Corrective Action Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 674
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) is in the wrong format. You have uploaded - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 675
Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications Printer Specifications 676 Appendix 679 Specifications 675 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 676
turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. *2: Calculation based on ISO 7779. Operating conditions: On the Main sheet of the printer driver, Media Type > Canon Coated Paper, Advanced *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. 676 Memory Memory 384 MB User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 677
iPF8400SE Canon-MIB compatible), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), AppleTalk Ink For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." ➔P.574 Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 678
Print Area Sheets iPF8400SE • Printable Area: A margin of 5 mm (0.20 in) on top, 23 the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔P.352 • Recommended Print Area: A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 679
Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Appendix Safety Precautions 680 Manuals for this printer 684 Disposal of the product 686 Appendix 679 imagePROGRAF - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 680
iPF8400SE Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...680 Legal Notices ...682 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 . 680 Appendix Safety Precautions User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 681
iPF8400SE shock. The printer operating conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following service center. Cleaning the Printer inside the printer, there is the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side. The printer may ink tanks, and maintenance cartridges. Spilled ink - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 682
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 Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF8400SE Safety accordance with the instructions, may cause Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 683
iPF8400SE Legal Notices Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Park Melville, NY 11747 , U.S.A. Tel No - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 684
for this printer iPF8400SE Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ...684 About This User Manual ...684 Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Setup Guide Contents Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for installing the software - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 685
link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help. • Figures and software screens • Figures in this user manual may be different from the actual appearance of the - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 686
Disposal of the product iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 686 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 687
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 687 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 688
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 688 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 689
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 689 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 690
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 690 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 691
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 691 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 692
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 692 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 693
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 693 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 694
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 694 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 695
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 695 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 696
iPF8400SE 696 User's Guide - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 697
18 R Removing the Roll 372, 375 Replacing Ink Tanks 574 Replacing the Cutter Unit 597 Roll Holder 363, 504 S Size Options 173 Special Settings 177, 266 Specifications 676 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver 32, 152, 269 Status Print 488 Support Sheet 180 U Using the Output Stacker 396 - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE | User Guide - Page 698
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Large Format Printer
User's Guide
Basic Printing Workflow
15
Enhanced Printing Options
31
Printing enlargements or reductions
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54
Printing at full size
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66
Borderless Printing
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77
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes
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87
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet
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101
Centering originals
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117
and so on
Windows Software
149
Printer Driver
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150
Preview
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182
Free Layout
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193
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy
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216
Print Plug-In for Office
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227
and so on
Mac OS Software
267
Printer Driver
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268
Preview
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287
Free Layout
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310
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy
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334
and so on
Handling and Use of Paper
351
Control Panel
459
Printer Parts
495
Network Setting
505
Print Job Management
539
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
559
Maintenance and Consumables
573
Troubleshooting
623
Error Message
655
Specifications
675
Appendix
679
Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Quick Guide
Basic Guide
Electronic manual
User's Guide
Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
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