Canon iPF8400S 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 ...................................................................... 26

Printheads .................................................................... 37

Cutter Unit .................................................................... 45

Maintenance Cartridge ................................................. 49

Cleaning the Printer ...................................................... 56

Printer Parts

Operations and Display Screen .................................... 60

Printer parts .................................................................. 70

Printer Relocation

Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................. 76

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

Cannot print over a network........................................ 125

Installation problems ................................................... 127

Other problems ........................................................... 129

Error Message

Messages regarding paper ......................................... 133

Messages regarding ink ............................................. 144

Messages regarding printing or adjustment ................ 146

Messages regarding printheads ................................. 149

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge ......... 151

Messages regarding the hard disk .............................. 152

Other Messages ......................................................... 154

Error Messages .......................................................... 156

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

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iPF8400S 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

Preface Safety Precautions

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 six people, holding it on both sides. Be careful to avoid

Caution

• When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side. The printer may

back strain and other injuries.

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.

• After removing the Cutter Unit, never touch the cutting edge (a). This could cause personal injury.

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.

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• Connect the interface cable correctly. To avoid damage, before connection make sure that the

Important

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.

Legal Notices

FCC Regulations (U.S.A)

Canon Large Format Printer iPF8400S

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.

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• 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.

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

Preface Safety Precautions

• 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.

• 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

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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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Handling Paper

Handling rolls

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ................................................................................................................... 12

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

Removing the Roll from the Printer ................................................................................................................ 18

Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls

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

Rolls have a two- or three-inch paper core. Use the correct attachment for the paper core. The printer comes equipped with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed.

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

Roll Holder Side Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side Holder Stopper Side

No Attachment Needed 2-Inch Paper Core

Attachment

3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1

3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2

Caution

Important

Note

• 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. Misalignment may cause feeding problems.

• For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.")➔User's Guide

(See "Paper Reference Guide.")

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

Paper Sizes

or the Paper Reference

Navigate

button. (See "How to

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Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft

side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder.

Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.

• Using rolls with a 2-inch paper core

Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side

Align the tips (a) of the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.

No attachment is needed.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

• Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core

Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side

Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.

Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the holes (b) of the Roll Holder and insert it firmly.

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With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as

shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll

Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.

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

Press the

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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button.

Load

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

Load Roll Paper

, and then press the OK button.

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

Note

you to remove it. Press ▲ or ▼ to select

Yes

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

to the next step.

Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.

Handling Pape

Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the

white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the grooves (b) on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot, fully into the slot.

• 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.

Handling rolls

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Pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it

in the Paper Feed Slot (a). Advance the roll until it touches the Paper Retainer (b).

Once the roll reaches the Paper Retainer, it is automatically advanced over the Platen.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Important

• When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. Otherwise, it may affect 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.

• For paper that tends to curl, lift the Release Lever and manually pull the roll paper over the Platen.

• Load paper straight so it is not fed askew.

Lower the Ejection Guide.

Important

• When lowering the Ejection Guide, lower it slowly. If the Ejection guide is lowed forcefully, the Ejection Support (a) may hit the roll and scratch the printing surface.

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Holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the

Release Lever.

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 paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Important

Note

Close the Top Cover.

• Do not omit steps 7 and 8. If paper cannot be advanced straight or if it wrinkles, it may jam or rub against the Printhead.

• Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the paper alignment line (b). This may prevent the paper from being advanced straight.

• You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is released. If it is difficult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Set suction stronger by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Three settings are available.

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Handling Pape

Handling rolls

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.

Press

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

▲

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 OK button.

Important

• Cut the edge of the roll using the soiled. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")➔User's Guide

Paper Cutting

function if the edge is creased or

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

Note

Reference Guide.")

• 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.")

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• When paper leading edge detection is set to

Off

for Manual, printing will start at the position at which the roll was set in procedure 8. Thus, the margin of the paper leading edge will enlarge. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")➔User's Guide

Removing the Roll from the Printer

Remove rolls from the printer as follows.

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

Note

On the

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

Tab Selection screen

of the Control

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Note

Press the OK button.

The

Paper Menu

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

• If the

Tab Selection screen

is displayed.

Eject Paper

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

The roll is rewound.

• If you have selected

Important

Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.

> 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

, and then press the OK button.

Yes

is not displayed, press the

, and then press the OK button.

ManageRemainRoll

button.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the

direction of the arrow to rewind the roll.

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Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the

holder from the Roll Holder Slot.

Handling Pape

Handling rolls

Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top

Cover.

Note

• For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder."➔User's Guide

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

Note

• Clean inside the top cover before loading paper. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.")➔P.56

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Handling sheets

Loading Sheets in the Printer ......................................................................................................................... 21

Removing Sheets ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Loading Sheets in the Printer

Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer.

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

Important

Note

• Load the paper straight. Loading paper askew will cause an error.(See "Paper loaded askew..")➔P.140

• Loading sheets when a roll is already loaded in the printer may cause jams. We recommend removing rolls before loading sheets. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.")➔P.18

• To prevent the roll from unwinding if you leave it loaded, wrap a sheet of paper around the roll and tape it.

Handling Pape

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.56

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

Select sheets as the paper source.

• 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

• If no print job was received

1. Press the

Load

button.

, and then press the OK button.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select

Load Cut Sheet

, and then press the OK button.

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Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

Note

Important

• If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press ▲ or ▼ to select

Yes

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

to the next step.

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

With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper

Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows.

1. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right.

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2. Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading edge of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as shown.

When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen.

• Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line at right (c). Loading paper

Important

askew will cause an error.(See "Paper loaded askew..")➔P.140

• Warped paper may rub against the Printhead. Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it.

• You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the

Note

Release Lever is up. If it is difficult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Set suction stronger by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Three settings are available. However, even if you increase the suction, it may not be sufficient to hold some types of paper against the Platen well. In this case, use your hand to load the paper.

• Sheets are held in place by suction through holes on the Platen. Although the suction 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 (up to 1 mm [0.039 in]) while keeping it parallel to the Paper Alignment Line.

• The suction remains on for about 30 seconds during loading. If you cannot finish loading a sheet during this time, pull the sheet away and reinsert it to start the suction again.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

Lower the Release Lever and close the Top

Cover.

• If a print job was received Pressing the OK button will advance the paper, and then printing will begin.

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• If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen.

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

The printer now starts feeding the paper.

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Removing Sheets

Handling sheets

Remove sheets from the printer as follows.

On the

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

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

Note

Tab Selection screen

Paper.")➔User's Guide

• When using the Output Stacker, if you will print on large, stiff sheets, we recommend adjusting the Output Stacker into the lowest position to prevent printed sheets from being bent. (See "Using the Output Stacker.")➔User's Guide

of the Control

Note

Press the OK button.

The

Paper Menu

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

• If the

Tab Selection screen

is displayed.

Eject Paper

, and then press the OK button.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.

Open the Top Cover, lift the Release Lever, and

remove the sheet.

, and then press the OK button.

Yes

is not displayed, press the

button.

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Lower the Release Lever and close the Top

Cover.

Handling Pape

Handling sheets

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Consumables and Maintenance

Ink Tanks

Ink Tanks ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

Replacing Ink Tanks ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Ink Tanks

When purchasing, check the Model number.

Shape Colors Model number Ink Type Capacity

Matte black PFI-306 MBK

Black PFI-306 BK

Cyan PFI-306 C

Shape Colors Model number Ink Type Capacity

Magenta PFI-306 M

Pigment ink 330 ml (11.2 fl oz)

Yellow PFI-306 Y

Photo cyan PFI-306 PC

Photo magenta PFI-306 PM

Gray PFI-306 GY

Matte black PFI-706 MBK

Black PFI-706 BK

Cyan PFI-706 C

Magenta PFI-706 M

Pigment ink 700 ml (23.7 fl oz)

Yellow PFI-706 Y

Photo cyan PFI-706 PC

Photo magenta PFI-706 PM

Gray PFI-706 GY

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• For instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks."➔P.26

Replacing Ink Tanks

Compatible ink tanks

For information on compatible ink tanks, see "Ink Tanks."

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Replacement ink tanks in 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) and 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) capacities are supported.

• Depending on the color, you can also use an ink tank with a different capacity.

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iPF8400S Basic Guide

Precautions when handling ink tanks

Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks.

• For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children.

Caution

• If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.

• There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks

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carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing.

• Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer. This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or cause other problems.

• We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of printing within six months after breaking the seal. Printing quality may be affected if you use older ink tanks.

• Do not leave the printer without ink tanks installed for extended periods (a month or more). Residual ink may become clogged inside the printer and affect printing quality.

How to replace an Ink Tank

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

1. "Confirm the message"

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2. Access the menu for "Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement"

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(Otherwise, open the Ink

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Tank Cover.)

3. Remove the Ink Tank.

• "Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml)"

• "Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml)"

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4. Load the new Ink Tank.

• "Load the Ink Tank (330 ml)"

• "Load the Ink Tank (700 ml)"

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Confirm the message

When the ink level becomes low, a message is displayed on the Display Screen.

According to the message, replace the ink tank or prepare a new ink tank. (See "When to Replace Ink Tanks.")

User's Guide

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If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step

Access the menu for ink tank replacement.

Follow the instructions in

Remove the ink tanks.

iPF8400S Basic Guide

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

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Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement

Note

• Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning. Ink may leak out.

• Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is being advanced.

On the

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

Press the OK button.

The

Press ▲ or ▼ to select

Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen.

Tab Selection screen

• If the

Note

Ink Menu

is displayed.

Tab Selection screen

of the Control

Rep. Ink Tank

Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml)

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.

is not displayed, press the

, and then press the OK button.

button.

iPF8400S Basic Guide

• Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when

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replacing tanks. Jolting the printer during printing may deteriorate print quality.

Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for

the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.

• 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.

Hold the Ink Tank by the grips (a) and remove it.

Press the OK button.

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

• If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you

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removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the removed Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it.

• Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations.

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iPF8400S Basic Guide

Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml)

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.

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever fo

the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.

Important

• Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Jolting the printer during printing may deteriorate print quality.

• Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks.

Note

Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove

it. Press the OK button.

• Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position.

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