Canon iPF8400 User Manual

Introduction

Introductory Information

ENG

Setup Guide

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

Mount the Ink Tanks

Install the Printheads

Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals

Store Accessories in the Pocket

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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.)

• 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.)

• We recommend doing a color calibration after completing the setup

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to adjust variations in the colors.

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

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

Space Required for Installation

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

Height

• Mac OS X : Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock (Launchpad in OS X v10.7 and later).

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• When using the output stacker in the front ejection position, provide at

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least 1400 mm (55 inches) of unobstructed space in front of the printer.

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

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

k. Printhead (x2) l. Starter ink tanks BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PM,

PC, GY, PGY, R, G, B

m. Adjustment paper

Other documentation may also be included in the package.

• Some items are included with the printer but not described in this

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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.

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Preparations

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

Install the printer. Assemble the stand and install the printer

referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide included with the stand.

• It weighs approximately 100 kg by itself.

Caution

Moving the printer requires at least six people to lift it from both sides. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries.

Use the Allen wrench to loosen the screw of the belt stopper (a) and then remove the screw from the belt stopper. 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.

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

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Open the top cover.

• The Belt Stopper, screw, carriage spacer, and Allen Wrench are needed when moving the printer to another location later. Keep the Belt Stopper, screw, 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.

Lift the ejection guide.

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

Close the ejection guide and the top cover.

Plug the power cord into the power supply connector on the back of the printer and

plug the other end into an electric outlet.

Mount the Ink Tanks

Mount the 12 ink tanks.

Press the Power button to turn on the printer.

Instructions on ink tank installation are shown on the display screen.

Open the ink tank covers as instructed.

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

Language

English

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Français Italiano

Deutsch

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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.

Select your local time zone and press OK.

Time Zone

0:London (GMT)

+1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo

+3:Moscow +4:Eerevan,Baku

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

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

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

• Failure to shake the ink tanks may

result in reduced print quality because ink ingredients have settled on the bottom of the tank.

Open the pouch and remove the ink tank.

• Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts. 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.

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

• 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.

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

Make sure the ink lamp lights red.

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

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

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

Install the Printheads

Install both printheads.

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

Instructions on printhead installation are shown on the display screen.

Lift the printhead fixer cover to open it fully.

Lift the carriage cover to open it fully.

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

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

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

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).

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

• 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.

Push the printhead fixer lever all the way back.

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

Pull the carriage cover forward.

Close the top cover.

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