Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 Setup Guide - Page 1

Introductory Information Introduction Setup Guide ENG Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer. Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference. Overview of Setup These are the steps in printer installation. Preparations 2 Mount the Ink Tanks 2 Install the Printheads 2 Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads 2 Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals 2 Store Accessories in the Pocket 2 • Even if you do not use the printer driver, be sure to install Media Configuration Tool from the provided User Software CD-ROM. With Media Configuration Tool, the paper types that are available in your area can be registered to the printer. For instructions on installation, refer to "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals" on page 8. (In Windows, select Install Individual Software in the Setup Menu window to install Media Configuration Tool only.) The Manuals Supplied with This Printer After installing the printer as shown in this Setup Guide, refer to the manuals for instructions on operation and maintenance. Printed Manuals Basic Guide The Basic Guide contains the following information: • Loading paper, Replacing the consumables, Control Panel menus, and others • Troubleshooting tips and Error messages • Preparations for transferring the printer Electronic Manuals User's Guide This guide describes advanced usage of the printer such as paper saving tips, how to print a poster and banner with the supplied software and print quality adjusting method, in addition to the basic instructions for printing on roll paper or cut sheet. Paper Reference Guide This guide describes about the types and specifications of the available media on the printer. To refer to the electronic manuals • Windows : Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.) • Mac OS X : Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock (Launchpad in OS X v10.7 and later). Package Contents c e hi kl d • We recommend doing a color calibration after completing the setup MEMO to adjust variations in the colors. m Details for each step are given in this Setup Guide. Simply follow the instructions to install the printer. If an error message is displayed during setup or other problems occur, refer to "Responding to Messages". f g a Space Required for Installation b An area that is larger than the dimensions shown below is needed to install the printer. m Height  OO j  OO  OO  OO * Width and depth  OO OO & OO  OO  OO OO 9 OO  OO • When using the output stacker in the front ejection position, provide at Caution least 1400 mm (55 inches) of unobstructed space in front of the printer. QT5-7121-V1 * QT 5 7 1 2 1V1 * a. Printer f. Ejection support (x4) k. Printhead (x2) b. Roll holder g. Setup Guide (this document) l. Starter ink tanks c. Set of manuals h. 3-inch paper core attachment #2 BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PM, d. Allen wrench i. 3-inch paper core attachment #1 PC, GY, PGY, R, G, B e. Set of CD-ROMs j. Power cord m.Adjustment paper Other documentation may also be included in the package. • Some items are included with the printer but not described in this MEMO manual. Keep these items in a safe place after setup because they are used in various printing applications. • For instructions on the included items not described in this manual, refer to the User's Guide. • A cable to connect the printer to a computer is not provided with the printer. • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • All other trademarks or registered trademarks described in this Setup Guide are the property of their respective owners. 1 ©CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN CHINA