Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S Series Setup Manual

1

Introductory Information

ENG

Setup Guide

Series

QT5-7303-V1 ©CANON INC. 2013 PRINTED IN CHINA

*QT57303V1*

Overview of Setup

These are the steps in printer installation.

Preparations

Store Accessories in the Pocket

(P.2)

(P.5)

(P.3)

Install the Software

(P.8)

(P.14)

(P.6)

Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

Mount the Ink Tanks

Install the Printheads

How to Display the Electronic
Manuals

(P.15)

• 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" on page 8. (In Windows, select Install

Individual Software in the Setup Menu window to install Media
Configuration Tool only.)

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• We recommend doing a color calibration after completing the setup
to adjust variations in the colors.

Details for each step are given in this Setup Guide. Simply follow the instructions
to install the printer.

If an error message is displayed during setup or other problems occur, refer to
"Responding to Messages" on page 16.

Space Required for Installation

An area that is larger than the dimensions shown below is needed to install
the printer.

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• When using the output stacker in the front ejection position, provide at
least 1400 mm (55 inches) of unobstructed space in front of the printer.

Introduction

The Manuals Supplied with This Printer

After installing the printer as shown in this Setup Guide, refer to the
manuals for instructions on operation and maintenance.

Printed Manuals

Basic Guide

The Basic Guide contains the following information:

• Loading paper, Replacing the consumables, Control Panel menus,
and others

• Troubleshooting tips and Error messages

• Preparations for transferring the printer

Electronic Manuals

User's Guide

This guide describes advanced usage of the printer such as paper saving tips,
how to print a poster and banner with the supplied software and print quality
adjusting method, in addition to the basic instructions for printing on roll paper or
cut sheet.

Paper Reference Guide

This guide describes about the types and specifications of the available media on
the printer.

To refer to the electronic manuals Refer to "How to Display the Electronic
Manuals" (P.15)

Package Contents

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a. Printer
b. Roll holder
c. Set of manuals
d. Allen wrench
e. Set of CD-ROMs

f. Ejection support (x4)
g. Setup Guide (this document)
h. 3-inch paper core attachment #2
i. 3-inch paper core attachment #1
j. Power cord

k. Printhead (x2)
l. Starter ink tanks (for first-

time installation)

BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PM,

PC, GY

m. Included paper

Other documentation may also be included in the package.

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• Some items are included with the printer but not described in this
manual. Keep these items in a safe place after setup because they are
used in various printing applications.

• For instructions on the included items not described in this manual, refer
to the User's Guide.

• A cable to connect the printer to a computer is not provided with the
printer.

• Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON
INC.

• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.

• Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or
other countries.

• Mac, Macintosh, OS X and Bonjour are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

• All other trademarks or registered trademarks described in this Setup Guide are the property of their
respective owners.

Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.

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Preparations

Prepare the printer for use by installing it and connecting the power cord.

1

Install the printer.
Assemble the stand and install the printer
referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide
included with the stand.

Caution

• It weighs approximately 100 kg by itself.
Moving the printer requires at least
six people to lift it from both sides. Be
careful to avoid back strain and other
injuries.

2

Remove the tape and other packing
materials attached to the printer.

3

Open the top cover.

4

Use the Allen wrench to loosen the screw of the belt stopper (a) and rotate the belt stopper
to the left to remove it. Pull the carriage spacer (b) in the direction indicated by the arrow to
remove it.

a

b

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• The Belt Stopper, carriage spacer, and
Allen Wrench are needed when moving
the printer to another location later.
Keep the Belt Stopper, carriage spacer,
and Allen Wrench which have been
removed. Neglecting to attach the Belt
Stopper and carriage spacer may cause
damage to the printer when moving the
printer to another location.

• After opening the Top Cover, Cleaning
Brush is stored on the right. Take out
the brush when cleaning inside the Top
Cover.

5

Lift the ejection guide.

6

Attach the four ejection supports (a) to the
back of the ejection guide.

a

7

Close the ejection guide and the top
cover.

8

Plug the power cord into the power supply
connector on the back of the printer and
plug the other end into an electric outlet.

3

Mount the Ink Tanks

Mount the 8 ink tanks.

4

Instructions on ink tank installation are
shown on the display screen.
Open the ink tank covers as instructed.

5

Raise the stopper (a) of the ink tank lock
lever for the color you are mounting. After
raising the ink tank lock lever as far as
possible, pull it forward.

R

G

B
K

G

G

B

K

a

• Press down on the ink tank lock lever
until it locks.

• Make sure the ink tank lock lever stays
in the locked position.

6

Shake each ink tank gently 7 to 8 times
before opening its pouch.

• Failure to shake the ink tanks may
result in reduced print quality because
ink ingredients have settled on the
bottom of the tank.

7

Open the pouch and remove the ink tank.

• Never touch the ink holes (a)
or metal contacts (b). Touching
these parts may cause stains,
damage the ink tank, and
affect print quality.

• Avoid dropping the ink tank after
removing it from the pouch. Otherwise,
ink may leak and cause stains.

• Do not remove ink tanks to shake them
after they have been mounted. Doing so
may cause ink to spill.

8

Orient the ink tanks and mount them in
the holders with ink holes down as shown
in the figure.

BK

• An ink tank cannot be mounted in the
holder if it is not oriented correctly for
the color.

• Do not try to force an ink tank into the
holder if it does not go in normally.
Check the color indicated on the label
affixed to the ink tank lock lever and
the ink tank orientation, and then try
mounting the tank into the holder again.

9

After raising the ink tank lock lever as far
as possible, press it back down until it
clicks into place.

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Y

Y

1

Press the Power button to turn on the
printer.

2

When the following screen appears, use
the ▲ and ▼ keys to select a language
and press OK.

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Language

English

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Français
Italiano
Deutsch

3

Select your local time zone and press
OK.

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Time Zone

0:London (GMT)

+1:Paris,Rome
+2:Athens,Cairo
+3:Moscow
+4:Eerevan,Baku

a

b

4

10

Make sure the ink lamp lights red.

• If the ink lamp does not light, repeat
steps 5 and 9.

11

Check that the ink lamp is alight, and then
push the ink tank more strongly until is
touches the base.

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G

B

B

K

12

Repeat steps 5 to 11 to mount each of the
Ink Tanks.
Close the ink tank covers.

5

Install both printheads.

Install the Printheads

1

When the display screen shows Open
top cover., open the top cover.

Instructions on printhead installation are
shown on the display screen.

2

Lift the carriage cover to open it fully.

3

Pull the printhead fixer lever forward all
the way to open it completely.

4

Lift the printhead fixer cover to open it fully.

5

Hold the printhead by the grips (a) as you
remove it from the pouch.

a

a

.

6

Remove the orange protective part (a).
Remove the other orange protective part
(b) while holding the grip (c).

a

b

c

7

Insert the printhead into the carriage (b)
with the ink holes (a) up and facing the
front of the printer as shown in the figure.
Carefully push the printhead firmly into
the carriage (b), ensuring that the parts
that were covered by the protective parts
do not touch the carriage (b).

a

b

8

Pull the printhead fixer cover down toward
the front to lock the printhead in place.

9

Push the printhead fixer lever all the way
back.

10

Repeat steps 3 to 9 to install the second
printhead set.

11

Pull the carriage cover forward.

12

Close the top cover.

• Never touch the parts covered by the
protective parts. Doing so may damage
the printhead and affect printing quality.

• The printhead contains ink, so be
careful not to spill it once the protective
parts are removed.

• Do not reattach the protective parts
after removing them. Dispose of these
materials according to local regulations.