Canon iPF6400S User Manual

Large Format Printer

Basic Guide

Manuals for this printer

Setup Guide

▶ Basic Guide

User's Guide (Electronic manual)

Paper Reference Guide (Electronic manual）

Preface

Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2

Manuals for this printer ................................................... 7

Handling Paper

Handling rolls ................................................................ 12

Handling sheets ............................................................ 21

Consumables and Maintenance

Ink Tanks ...................................................................... 33

Printheads .................................................................... 40

Maintenance Cartridge ................................................. 47

Cleaning the Printer ...................................................... 53

Printer Parts

Operations and Display Screen .................................... 62

Printer parts .................................................................. 72

Printer Relocation

Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................. 79

Software Installation

Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) ......................... 86

Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS) ........................... 88

Convenient Printer Driver Features .............................. 90

Adjustments for Better Print Quality

Adjusting the Printhead ................................................ 97

Adjusting the feed amount ............................................ 99

Troubleshooting

Problems Regarding Paper ........................................ 102

Printing does not start ................................................. 111

The printer stops during a print job ............................. 112

Problems with the printing quality ............................... 113

Spectrophotometer Trouble Shooting ......................... 125

Cannot print over a network........................................ 127

Installation problems ................................................... 129

Other problems ........................................................... 131

Error Message

Messages regarding paper ......................................... 135

Messages regarding ink ............................................. 145

Messages regarding printing or adjustment ................ 148

Messages regarding printheads ................................. 154

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge ......... 156

Messages regarding the hard disk .............................. 157

Other Messages ......................................................... 159

Error Messages .......................................................... 161

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

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iPF6400S Basic Guide

Preface

Safety Precautions

Preface Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Legal Notices.................................................................................................................................................... 5

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. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks.

Printer location

• Do not set up the printer in any location exposed to alcohol, thinner, or other volatile liquids. If

Warning

Caution

these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Never install the printer on an unstable or vibrating surface. If it falls over, this could cause personal injury.

• Never set up the printer in a location that is exposed to high humidity or large amounts of dust, or exposed to direct sunlight, high temperature, or open flame. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. Use the printer location in an environment where temperature and humidity are within the ranges of 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) and 10 to 80% RH (with no condensation).

• Never place the printer on a heavy wool or shag carpet. The fibers may enter the printer and cause a fire.

• Keep the area around the power outlet clear of items so that you can disconnect the power cable immediately if the printer starts operating abnormally. In the event of a printer malfunction, remove the power cable from the outlet as soon as possible to prevent fire and electrical shocks.

• Do not install the printer near sources of strong electromagnetic fields, whether equipment that generates such fields or places where such fields occur. This could damage the printer or cause malfunction.

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Power Supply

• Never handle the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may cause electrical shock.

Warning

Caution

• Insert the power cable securely and completely into the power source. If the power cable is not inserted completely, this could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Do not use any power cable other than the one provided. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. Never use the power cable with any other electrical device.

• Never cut the power cable or attempt to modify it, and never stretch it or bend it forcefully. Never place a heavy object on the power cable. Damaged sections of the power cable could cause a short circuit and may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Never connect the power cable to a power strip or any power source shared by other electrical devices. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Never knot the power cable or wrap it around itself. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Periodically disconnect the power cable and use a dry cloth to wipe away dust that has collected on the plug and the area around the power outlet. Leaving the power cable plugged in and not cleaned for a long period, especially in an area subject to dust, oil, and humidity, could cause the insulation material to deteriorate and lead to a fire.

• Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage the cable and lead to a fire or electrical shock.

• Never use an extension cord. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Never use any power source other than 100–120 / 220–240 V AC. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. The printer operating conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following conditions. Power supply voltage: 100–120 / 220–240 V AC Power supply frequency: 50/60 Hz

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In an Emergency

• If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or

Warning

electrical shock. Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact the nearest service center.

Cleaning the Printer

• For cleaning, use a cloth dampened in water. Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol,

Warning

benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Always disconnect the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer. If the printer is

Caution

switched on accidentally, moving parts inside the printer may cause personal injuries.

Pacemakers

• This printer generates a low-level magnetic field. Anyone wearing a pacemaker who

Warning

experiences discomfort while working around the printer should leave the area. Consult a physician before continuing to work around the printer.

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Moving the Printer

• Moving the printer requires at least three people, holding it on both sides and from behind. Be

Caution

• When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side and in back. The

careful to avoid back strain and other injuries.

printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer.

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Printhead, Ink Tanks, and Maintenance Cartridge

• Always store consumables in a safe location out of the reach of small children. If a child licks or

Caution

ingests ink accidentally, seek medical assistance immediately.

• If ink accidentally gets in your eyes, immediately rinse with water. If ink gets on your skin, immediately clean it off with soap and water. If irritation persists in your eyes or on your skin, contact a physician immediately.

• Avoid dropping or shaking printheads, ink tanks, and maintenance cartridges. Spilled ink can stain clothing and the work area.

• Never touch the electrical contacts of the Printhead after printing. The contacts become extremely hot and can cause minor burns.

Other

• Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the

Warning

printer that can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Never use flammable sprays around the printer. The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock, if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer.

• Never touch the cutting edge of Cutter Unit (a). This could cause personal injury.

Important

Caution

• Never insert your hand into the printer while it is printing. Moving parts inside the printer can cause injuries.

• Never place anything on the printer such as small metal objects (paper clips, staples), liquids, any type of liquid container that contains flammable liquids (alcohol, benzene, etc.). If such objects fall into the printer, this could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• To prevent a fire hazard or dangerous electric shock, if a foreign object falls into or a liquid spills into the 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, this could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Connect the interface cable correctly. To avoid damage, before connection make sure that the shape of the cable connector matches the connection point on the printer.

• During printing, turn on the ventilation system in the room.

• We recommend ensuring ample space for installation.

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Legal Notices

FCC Regulations (U.S.A)

Canon Large Format Printer iPF6400S

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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. 1-800-652-2666

Preface Safety Precautions

For CA, USA Only

Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.

See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail.

Trademarks

• 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.

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

• Adobe, Photoshop, and Adobe RGB are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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• Other company and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

• Unauthorized reproduction of this user manual in whole or part is prohibited.

Legal Notice

• It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Preface Safety Precautions

• It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates, licenses, travel tickets, and certain public and private documents prohibited from reproduction by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited circumstances.

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Manuals for this printer

Manuals for this printer ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Viewing the Electronic manuals ........................................................................................................................ 7

About This User Manual ................................................................................................................................. 10

Manuals for this printer

This printer has the following manuals.

Name Contents Medium

Setup Guide Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for

installing the software and electronic manuals.

Basic Guide Descriptions of basic printer operations.

User's Guide Detailed instructions for using the printer. Electronic manuals

Paper Reference Guide This guide describes about the types and specifications of

the available media on the printer.

Setup Guide Basic Guide User's Guide Paper Reference Guide

Printed Manuals

Preface Manuals for this printer

• The Electronic manuals are not included with this product.

Note

To view the Electronic manuals, display the various manuals on the website from the links in the software installed on your computer. For this, the computer needs to be connected to the Internet.

Viewing the Electronic manuals

To view the Electronic manuals, display the various manuals on the website from the links in the software installed on your computer.

• Windows The basic instructions for displaying the Electronic manuals from the printer driver are as follows.

Install the software.

Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection.

(See "Installing the Software (Windows).")

Click

start

Printers and Faxes

➔

(or

Printer, Devices and Printers

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Right-click the printer, and then click

(or

Printer Properties

Preface Manuals for this printer

Click

the

Printing Preferences

printer name added to the title.

Main

(or

Printing Preferences

dialog box with the

Properties

) to display

Select the

Manual

To display User's Guide, click

Alternately, to display Paper Reference Guide, click

• Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the Electronic manuals from the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor

are as follows.

Install the software.

(See "Installing the Software (Mac OS).")

Support

button.

Paper Reference Guide

sheet and click the

User's Guide

User

➔

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Click the

Dock

icon in

System Preferences

Click

Print & Scan

(or

Print & Fax

Select the printer in the Printer list and click

Options & Supplies

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Click

Utility

Open Printer Utility

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Click

Support

Preface Manuals for this printer

Click the

User Manual

button.

To display User's Guide, click

Alternately, to display Paper Reference Guide, click

Paper Reference Guide

User's Guide

About This User Manual

• Symbols The following symbols are used in this user manual to indicate safety information and explanations on

restrictions or precautions in use.

• Button names and user interface elements Key and button names on the control panel and user interface elements in software (such as menus

and buttons) are indicated as follows in this user manual.

Control panel buttons

Control panel messages

Warning Indicates warning items for which operating error poses a risk of death or serious

injury. To ensure safe use, always follow these warnings.

Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of injury. To ensure

safe use, always follow these cautions.

Important Indicates important information and restrictions that definitely are to be followed

during operation. Be sure to read this information to prevent troubles, malfunctions, or damage to equipment or property by operating errors.

Note Indicates helpful reference information and supplemental information on particular

topics.

Example: Press the OK button.

Example:

Head Cleaning

is displayed.

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Software interface items (menus and buttons)

Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key.

Example: Click OK.

• Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual.

Cross-reference in the same user manual

Cross-reference in related manuals Example: (See "Paper Reference Guide.")

Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help.

Example: (See "Installing the Software (Windows).")

• Figures and software screens

• Figures in this user manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer in some

cases.

• Screens depicted in this user manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from

the actual screens because of subsequent updates.

• May we request

• The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice.

• We strive to ensure accuracy of information in this user manual, but if you notice errors or

omissions, please contact us.

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iPF6400S Basic Guide

Handling Paper

Handling rolls

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder .................................................................................................................... 12

Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................................................................................................................ 14

Removing the Roll from the Printer ................................................................................................................ 17

Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually ............................................... 19

Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder

When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll.

Rolls have a two- or three-inch paper core. Use the correct Holder Stopper and attachment for the paper core.

For borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) or A2 (420 mm) rolls, attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder.

Using Rolls with a 2-inch Paper Core Using Rolls with a 3-inch Paper Core

Holder Stopper Roll Holder Side Holder Stopper Roll Holder Side

For 2-inch paper cores

No Attachment Needed For 3-inch paper cores

3-Inch Paper Core Attachment

Caution

Important

• Set the roll on a table or other flat surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury.

• When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.

• Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. Be careful not to cut through any barcodes printed on the roll.

• Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems.

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• For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see

Note

Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll

Holder.

Insert the attachments for the roll paper on the Roll Holder.

Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.")➔User's Guide

• To view instructions as you attach the Roll Holder, press the View Instructions with Navigate.")➔User's Guide

• Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Attach the included 3-Inch Paper Core

Attachment on the Roll Holder.

Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular part (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder.

Use the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores.

Paper Sizes

(See "Paper Reference Guide.")

or the Paper Reference

Navigate

button. (See "How to

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

• Borderless printing on A1 or A2 rolls Attach the included Spacer for Borderless

Printing to the Roll Holder.

Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown.

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With the Roll Holder resting horizontally and the

edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll firmly until it touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Important

Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll

Holder as shown. Push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll.

Attach the appropriate Holder Stopper for the size of the paper core.

• Always have the Roll Holder resting horizontally when loading rolls. Attempting to load rolls with the Roll Holder upright may damage the Roll Holder.

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 is off when you load a roll, the paper may

Important

not be advanced correctly when you turn the printer on.

• Before loading a roll, confirm whether the inside of the Top Cover or the Ejection Guide is soiled. If soiled, we recommend cleaning in advance. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.")

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• The loading method for a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) is the same as for a

Note

Press the

printer with no Spectrophotometer Unit (option). If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, lower the Up-down Unit. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.")➔P.19

button.

Load

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

Roll Paper

, and then press the OK button.

• If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting

Note

Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover.

you to remove it. Press ▲ or ▼ to select to the next step.

Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), load the Roll

Holder shaft into the guide grooves (b) on both sides of the Roll Holder Slot. At this time, load the shaft so that the color of the Roll Holder shaf (c) matches the color of the guide groove.

Yes

, and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

• Do not release the flanges until you load the holder fully in the Roll Holder Slot. Rolls

Caution

are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the guide grooves (b) and the Roll Holder shaft (c) when loading rolls.

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Handling Pape

Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot

(a) and advance the roll until you hear the feed tone.

Handling rolls

Important

Note

Important

• Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. Otherwise, it may damage the printer or Roll Holder.

• If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load rolls from the back of the printer. If the printer has a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), lowering the Up-down Unit makes it easier to perform operations from the front of the printer. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.")➔P.19

• Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.

• If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it.

• Load paper straight so it is not fed askew.

Once paper feeding starts, you will need to do the following, based on the

setting and the barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.")

User's Guide

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ManageRemainRoll

Off

Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed

Printed A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display

Not printed

Printed The type and amount of paper left is automatically detected based on

Not printed A menu for selection of the type and length of paper is shown on the

Screen.

or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.

Press

▲

the barcode printed on the roll. There is no need to specify the type and length of the paper.

Display Screen.

or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then

Press

▲

press the

button.

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• For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper

Note

Reference Guide.")

Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover.

Handling Pape

• Cut the edge of the roll using the

Important

soiled. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")➔User's Guide

• Adjusting the printhead alignment with the type of paper to be used in printing may

Note

enhance printing quality. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.")

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• If you set the detection of paper leading edge to cm is created at the paper leading edge when printing starts.(See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")➔User's Guide

Removing the Roll from the Printer

Remove rolls from the printer as follows.

• Once a roll has been advanced, do not pull the paper out by force. This will prevent further

Important

Note

feeding, and the printer will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. If you accidentally pull out paper, follow these steps to remove the roll, and open the paper feed slot.

• If you need to cut the roll, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls."➔User's Guide

• The operations for a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) are the same as for a printer with no Spectrophotometer Unit (option). If it is difficult to remove from the front of the printer, lowering the Up-down Unit may make the operation easier from the front of the printer.(See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.")

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Paper Cutting

function if the edge is creased or

Do not perform

, a margin of about 23

Handling rolls

➔

On the

Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the (Paper

Tab Selection screen

of the Control

tab) .

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Handling Pape

Handling rolls

• If the

Note

Press the OK button.

The

Paper Menu

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

is displayed.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

The roll is rewound.

• If you have selected

Important

Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover.

> On in the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the leading edge of the roll. Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed. You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.")➔User's Guide

Tab Selection screen

Eject Paper

, and then press the OK button.

Yes

, and then press the OK button.

ManageRemainRoll

is not displayed, press the

button.

Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward

the back to rewind the roll.

• If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, perform operations from

Note

the back of the printer. If the printer has a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), lowering the Up-down Unit makes it easier to perform operations from the front of the printer. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.")➔P.19

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Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the

holder from the Roll Holder Slot.

Handling Pape

• For instructions on removing rolls from the Roll Holder, see "Removing Rolls From the

Note

Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover.

Roll Holder."➔User's Guide

• To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer."➔P.14

Note

Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually

Lowering the Up-down Unit manually before printing makes it easier to handle paper from the front of a printer equipped with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option).

• You can also perform operations from the back of the printer without lowering the Up-down

Note

Open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover.

Unit manually.

Handling rolls

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Press down on the center (near the blue label) o

the Up-down Unit to lower the Up-down Unit.

Perform the target operation in this state.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover.

• When pressing down on the Up-down Unit, handle the central part (near the blue label).

Note

Handling the ends may cause damage.

• After the paper operations are complete, the Up-down Unit will automatically return to its original position.

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Handling sheets

Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot .................................................................................................................... 21

Removing Sheets ........................................................................................................................................... 30

Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually ............................................... 19

Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot

When printing on individual sheets, load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. However, for heavyweight paper such as POP board, load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot.

Selecting the Paper Source and Type of Paper

• If a print job was received Sheets are automatically selected, and the media type and size specified by the print job are shown

on the Display Screen.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

Load Paper

, and then press the OK button.

Load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot, depending on the type of

paper specified by the print job.

• If a type of paper other than "Loading Sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot"

• If

POP Board

"Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot"

is selected

POP Board

is selected

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Handling Pape

Handling sheets

• If no print job was received Press the

Load

button.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

• If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting

Note

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.

When printing on heavyweight paper, select Feed Slot. (See "Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot.")

When printing on other types of paper, select the type of paper and load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (See "Loading Sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot.")

you to remove it. Press ▲ or ▼ to select to the next step.

Manual Paper

, and then press the OK button.

Yes

, and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go

POP Board

and load the sheet in the Front Paper

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Loading Sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

Important

Open the Paper Tray Cover (a), and then open

the Tray Extension (b).

Note

• For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of

Note

• One sheet of paper can be loaded at a time. Do not load multiple sheets. This may cause

Paper.")➔User's Guide

paper jams.

• Before feeding paper or printing, make sure the sheet is flat against the Paper Tray Cover. The sheet may jam if it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front.

• Paper that is wrinkled or warped may jam. If necessary, straighten the paper and reload it.

• Load the paper straight. Loading paper askew will cause an error.(See "Paper loaded askew..")➔P.141

• The loading method for a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) is the same as for a printer with no Spectrophotometer Unit (option). If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, lower the Up-down Unit. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.")➔P.19

• Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.

Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark

for the size of paper you will load.

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Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top

Paper Feed Slot.

Insert the paper until it touches the far end of the tray lightly.

• If you load a sheet larger than A2, the sheet may fall behind the printer under its own

Important

Note

Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of

paper loaded.

Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled.

weight. Put your hand under the sheet to support it and prevent it from falling.

• If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load them from the back of the printer. If the printer has a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), lowering the Up-down Unit makes it easier to perform operations from the front of the printer. (See "Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually.")➔P.19

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

Press the OK button.

• If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job.

• If no print job was received The printer now starts feeding the paper.

iPF6400S Basic Guide

Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

Important

• Always load impair operation and damage the printer.

• One sheet of paper can be loaded at a time. Do not load multiple sheets. This may cause

POP Board

in the Front Paper Feed Slot for printing. Loading it in other ways may

paper jams.

• Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it.

• Load the paper straight. Loading paper askew will cause an error.(See "Paper loaded askew..")➔P.141

• Once you load the paper, you cannot shift it sideways. Load the paper straight.

• If paper other than

POP Board

is loaded in the Front Paper Feed Slot, you might not be able to

shift the paper or pull it out from the front.

• Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct

Note

sunlight.

Follow the steps below to perform loading procedures in a printer with no Spectrophotometer Unit (option).

When using a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), see "When using the Spectrophotometer Unit(option)."

If the message

behind printer.

Leave 70cm (28") space

is displayed, check the space

➔

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behind the printer, pull up the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, and press the

button.

Note

• Sufficient space behind the printer is required when loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. For details on the installation space required, see "Specifications."➔User's

Guide

iPF6400S Basic Guide

After

Open top cover.

Top Cover.

Set the leading edge of one sheet, printing-side up, on the Front Tray Guides, and insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keeping it level.

is displayed, open the

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

• When you insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep the sheet level, relative to

Important

As you look inside the Top Cover, insert the

leading edge of the sheet between the Platen and Paper Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides.

the paper feed slot. Failure to do this may scratch the printing surface.

iPF6400S Basic Guide

Important

• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

When

• If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job.

• If no print job was received The printer now starts feeding the paper.

Close top cover.

Top Cover and press the OK button.

The sheet is held between the Platen and Back Cover, and feeding begins.

After printing, the printer will temporarily stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping.

Once you press the OK button, the paper can be removed.

Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out.

is displayed, close the

Important

• If

POP Board

is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface.

iPF6400S Basic Guide

Press the OK button.

Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the

Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

• When using the Spectrophotometer Unit(option) When the

sufficient space behind the printer and press the OK button.

When the

open the Top Cover.

When the

cover.

Spectrophotometer Unit Cover.

Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer.

• There needs to be sufficient space behind the printer to load paper into the Front Paper

Note

Open top cover.

Open the Spectrophotometer Unit

message appears, open the

Feed Slot. For more information on installation space, see "Specifications."➔User's

Guide

message appears,

message appears, make sure that there is

iPF6400S Basic Guide

Insert one sheet of paper along the guide side o

the Up-down Unit, making sure it is level.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

• When you insert the paper into the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep it level as it goes into

Important

Looking at the inside of the Top Cover, hold the

paper parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), place it between the Platen and the Paper Retainer (a), and then align it with the orange Paper Alignment Line (b).

the paper feed slot. Failure to do so may scratch the printed surface.

iPF6400S Basic Guide

• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or

Important

When the

cover.

Spectrophotometer Unit Cover.

Close Spectrophotometer Unit

message appears, close the

Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

When the

close the Top Cover and press the OK button.

The paper will then be fixed and fed between the Platen and the Back Cover.

• If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job.

• If no print job was received The printer now starts feeding the paper.

After printing, the paper is stopped momentarily with the trailing edge still held in the rollers to

prevent it from falling.

Press the OK button to release the paper.

Close top cover.

message appears,

iPF6400S Basic Guide

Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level

as you pull it out.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

• If

Important

Press the OK button.

POP Board

is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface.

Removing Sheets

Remove sheets from the printer as follows.

• "Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot"

• "Removing heavyweight sheets from the front paper feed slot"

• The operations for a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) are the same as for a

Note

printer with no Spectrophotometer Unit (option).

➔

Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot

On the

Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ().

Tab Selection screen

of the Control

P.30

➔

P.31

Press the OK button.

The

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.

Note

Paper Menu

• If the

Tab Selection screen

is displayed.

Eject Paper

Yes

is not displayed, press the

, and then press the OK button.

button.

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