Canon W6400 User Manual
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Unexpected Printing Results
Handling Jams
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When Ink Runs Out
List of Operation Panel Settings
Printer Driver
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Printer Part Names .....................................................................................1-2
Printer Main Unit ....................................................................................................1-2
Switching the Printer On and Off ................................................................1-7
Switching the Printer On ........................................................................................1-7
Switching the Printer Off ........................................................................................1-8
Online and Offline ..................................................................................................1-9
What’s On the Operation Panel? ..............................................................1-11
Viewing the Display .............................................................................................1-11
Using the Operation Panel Buttons .....................................................................1-12
Reading Operation Panel Lamps ........................................................................1-14
Function Menus ........................................................................................1-15
How to Perform Function Menu Settings ............................................................. 1-17
Menu Settings Summary Tables .........................................................................1-19
Printer Driver ............................................................................................1-32
Printer Driver Features ........................................................................................1-32
Main Sheet ..........................................................................................................1-35
Page Setup Sheet ..............................................................................................1-37
Layout Sheet .......................................................................................................1-38
Maintenance Sheet ..............................................................................................1-39
Printing .....................................................................................................1-40
Printing From Windows .......................................................................................1-40
Printing from a Macintosh .................................................................................... 1-42
Canceling a Print Job ...............................................................................1-46
Canceling a Print Job from Windows ...................................................................1-46
Canceling a Print Job from Macintosh ................................................................. 1-47
Options .....................................................................................................1-52
Consumables ...........................................................................................1-53
Specifications ...........................................................................................1-56
Basic Environmental Performance ...........................................................1-59
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Chapter 1 Basic Procedures
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operation of the
Function Menus
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Printer Part Names
Printer Main Unit
Front View
a
b
c
d
e
a Upper cover
Remove this cover to install the printhead, to load media,
or to remove sheets of paper jammed in the printer.
(→ P. 4 -11 , P.6-35)
b Cutting groove
When you cut the media manually, the cut is done along
this groove.
f
g
h
i
j
d Maintenance Cartridge
The cartridge that vacuums and collects excess ink.
When you see the message prompt that tells you to
replace the maintenance cartridge, replace the cartridge.
(→ P.4-16)
e Maintenance cartridge cover
Open this cover to replace the maintenance cartridge.
(→ P.4-16)
f Operation panel
Provides the display panel and the operation panel buttons. For more details, please refer to “Using the Opera-
tion Panel Buttons” (→ P.1-12).
g Right cover
Open to replace ink tanks.
h Stand (optional outside the U.S.A.)
This is a table designed specially for this printer. Casters
are attached to the legs to make it easy to move.
i Output stacker (provided with optional stand)
A cloth tray that catches print media ejected from the
printer.
j Stopper
The part that locks the casters of the printer stand.
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Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Operation of the
Function Menus
c Output assist guides
Guides the media output and keeps if from floating out of
position. Pull this guide out before printing.
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Back View
Interface connection point on the back
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a
c
d
e
f
b
g
a Release lever
The lever that releases the media. Push this lever toward
the back to release pressure when you load media, when
you need to shift the paper manually, or when you must
clean inside the printer.
b Lift handles
Grasp the handles provided on the left and right side to
lift or move the printer.
c Power connector
Provides a connection point for the printer power cord.
d Roll holder slot
a
b
a Expansion board slot
Provided for network interface or IEEE1394 expansion
board. Remove the two screws and insert the board.
(→ Quick Start Guide)
bUSB port
This is the communication port for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
Connect the USB cable here to connect the printer to the
computer via USB. (→ Quick Start Guide)
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Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
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Troubleshooting
This groove guides the roll holder. (→ P.2-26)
e Holder stopper
The part that fastens the roll media to the roll holder.
(→ P. 2 -2 6)
f Roll holder
The holder where the roll media is loaded. (→ P.2-26)
g Accessory pocket
Holds the printer instructions, tools for assembly, and
extra ink tanks.
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Inside the Upper Cover
a
b
c
d
e
a Carriage rail
The carriage moves on this rail.
b Paper restraint
An important part for paper feed. The plate keeps the
paper straight in the paper path.
f Upper cover stopper
This arm prevents the upper cover from falling. To close
the upper cover, just lift and hold the stopper up then
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close the upper cover.
f
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Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
cPlaten
The printhead moves across the platen when it prints. A
suction port is provided on the front surface to prevent
the media from floating out of position.
d Borderless print ink groove
Receives ink that drains from the edges of the media
during borderless printing.
e Media guideline
Media is set so it is parallel to this guideline when roll
media is loaded. (→ P. 2 -2 6 )
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Carriage (Inside Upper Cover)
a
f
b
c
d
e
g
a Carriage cover
This cover protects the carriage. Open this cover to
replace the printhead. (→ P. 4 -2 3 )
b Printhead lock cover
This cover locks and holds the printhead in place. Raise
this cover to release the printhead lock. (→ P.4-26)
c Replaceable Printhead
The major component equipped with the print nozzles.
The printer is shipped without the printhead installed;
you must install the printhead after unpacking the printer.
(→ Quick Start Guide)
d Printhead lock lever
This is the lever that locks the printhead lock cover.
Open this lever to open the printhead cover. (→ P.4-26)
f Printhead height adjustment lever
Use to adjust the height of the printhead. You will need to
adjust the height of the printhead for high quality printing,
or depending on the media you use. (→ P. 2 -4 0 )
g Carriage
The important part that moves the printhead during printing.
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Basic Procedures
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Operation of the
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e Cutter Blade
The cutter unit that cuts print media automatically.
(→ P. 4 -2 9)
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a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
a Y Ink Tank Cover
b M Ink Tank Cover
c PM Ink Tank Cover
d C Ink Tank Cover
e PC Ink Tank Cover
f Bk/MBk Ink Tank Covers
These covers lock and protect the ink tanks. Open this
cover to replace an ink tank.
g Y Ink Tank
h M Ink Tank
i PM Ink Tank
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j C Ink Tank
k PC Ink Tank
l Bk/MBk Ink Tanks
These are the ink tanks. The ink tanks are not installed in
the printer when you unpack it; you must install them
when you set up the printer.
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Switching the Printer On and Off
Follow the procedure below to switch the printer on and off.
Note
z Now we will show you examples of how to use the
printer for normal operations after it has been set up. If
you are not finished setting up the printer, first follow
the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to confirm the
setup and operation of the printer.
z If the printer is connected to a Macintosh computer via
a USB cable and the computer has been shut down,
when the printer is switched on the computer may also
switch on.
If this occurs disconnect the USB cable. (You may be
able to solve the problem by connecting the printer and
Macintosh via a USB hub.)
Switching the Printer On
Switch on the printer before you execute a print job from the
computer.
1
Press the Power button.
Data
Message
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Processing to prepare the printer starts after the
Online lamp and Message lamp start flashing. After
preparation processing is completed and media is
loaded, the Online lamp light, and the printer is
ready to print.
Data
Message
Online
Bk
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
Menu
If no print media is loaded in the printer when the
printer is switched on, Offline is displayed and the
printer waits for you to load media in the printer.
Data
Message
Online
Load Roll Media
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
Menu
If the Message lamp is flashing, read the message
on the printer operation display and take the
appropriate action. “Responding to Error Messages”
(→ P. 6 -2 )
If the display or Online lamp do not light, check the
power cord connections at the printer and the power
supply and make sure that they are secure.
(→ Quick Start Guide)
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Basic Procedures
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Menu
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Switching the Printer Off
When you are finished using the printer, follow this
procedure to switch the printer off.
Important
z Never switch the printer off, and never unplug its
power cord during a print job. This could damage the
printer.
z Remove the roll from the printer if you do not intend to
print from the roll for a long period. Leaving the roll
media at the standby position for an extended period
could cause poor feeding.
1
Look at the display and confirm that a print
job is not in progress.
Data
Message
Online
Bk
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
Menu
2
Press and hold down the Power button until
you see Shut Down.. in the display then
release the button.
Data
Message
Shut Down..
Please Wait..
Please Wait.. is displayed for a few seconds, then
the printer goes off.
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
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Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
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Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
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If you see an error message displayed, follow the
procedure to correct the problem, and make sure the
print job has completed.
If a print job is in progress, wait for the print job to
complete before switching off the printer.
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Online and Offline
When the Printer Is Operating
This printer has three operation modes: online, offline
and menu mode. Each mode is described below.
z Online mode
The printer immediately processes a print job sent
from the computer.
z Offline mode
The printer receives a job from the computer but the
job is held in the standby status without processing it.
While the printer is offline, you can load or cut media
manually, access the carriage, and perform other procedures.
The printer also goes offline automatically any time the
printer cannot start processing a print job, such as
when there is no print media loaded, when an error
occurs, and so on.
z Menu mode
The menu mode displays the function menus on the
printer display. Press the buttons on the operation
panel to set or execute the functions in the menus.
Like the offline line mode, this mode places all jobs in
standby status.
Note
z Use the Use Power Save and Sleep Timer settings
on the printer operation panel to set the sleep mode
on/off timing. When Use Power Save is set On, you
can use the Sleep Timer to set the length of time until
the printer enters sleep mode. (→ P. 1 - 28 )
z If the printer remains idle for more than 15 minutes
with the cover closed (if no print jobs are received or if
no operation panel buttons are pressed), the printer
automatically enters the sleep mode to conserve
energy. Only the Online lamp remains on while the
printer is in the sleep mode; the display and other
lamps remain off. The printer awakens from the sleep
mode as soon as it receives a print job or if you press
any button on the operation panel. The printer requires
about 5 seconds to recover from the sleep mode.
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Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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How to Switch Modes
Press the Online button to switch the operation mode.
1
Press the Online button then select the
operation mode.
Every time you press the Online button, the mode
selection changes in this order: Online > Offline >
MAIN MENU.
Online Status Offline Status
Online
Bk
Offline
Feed Paper
Paper Loaded
z Online mode
Data
Message
Online
Bk
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
When Paper Is Not
Loaded or Error
Has Occurred
Online
Function Menu Display Mode
MAIN MENU
Head Cleaning
z Offline Mode
Data
Message
Offline
Feed Paper
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
Menu
With Offline displayed on the operation panel, the
Online lamp goes off.
z Menu mode
MAIN MENU
Head Cleaning
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
While MAIN MENU is displayed on the operation
panel, you can use the arrow keys ([] [] [] [])
and the OK key to operate the function menus.
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
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Offline
Menu
With Online displayed on the operation panel, the
Online lamp lights.
If no media is loaded, or if a message is displayed on
the operation panel, the printer will not enter the online
mode even when you press the Online button. Every
time you remove the cause of a printer error, the
printer will automatically enter the online mode.
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What’s On the Operation Panel?
The printer operation panel of this printer provides a display
(a), 10 buttons (b) and 5 lamps (c).
z “Viewing the Display” (→ P. 1 -11 )
z “Using the Operation Panel Buttons” (→ P.1-12)
z “Reading Operation Panel Lamps” (→ P.1-14)
a
Data
Message
b
Viewing the Display
The display indicates the current status of the printer.
Standby
Online
Bk
z Line 1:
The first line of the display indicates the current operating status of the printer.
z Line 2:
The abbreviation for the currently installed black ink
tank (Bk for Photo Black Ink, MBk for Matte Black Ink)
is displayed at the left. (→ P. 2 - 2 )
The level of the ink supply in each ink tank is displayed
in the center, and the remaining capacity of the maintenance cartridge is displayed at the right.
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
Offline
Menu
c
Print Job Processing
Printing...
z Line 1:
The first line of the display indicates the current
processing status of the printer.
z Line 2:
Displays the job name and other information.
Function Menu mode
MAIN MENU
Media Type ↓
z Line 1:
Displays the name of the menu and menu items.
z Line 2:
Displays each item for selection on the menu.
A right arrow at the right end of the line indicates that
there are more items.
A down arrow at the right end of the line indicates that
there are more sublevels. When both cases exist, you
will see a down arrow and right arrow displaying alternately.
Note
z For more details about the function menus, please
refer to “How to Perform Function Menu Settings”
(→ P.1-17)
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Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Current Selection
Media Type
= Plain Paper
Using the Operation Panel Buttons
The buttons on the operation panel are used for the
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z Line 1:
Displays the items on the menu.
z Line 2:
Displays the item or value of the setting.
A setting prefixed with an equals sign (=) indicates the
current selection.
Note
z For more details about the function menus, please
refer to “How to Perform Function Menu Settings”
(→ P. 1 -1 7)
Message Display
ERROR E02501
Rep. Y Ink Tank
Printing stops and the Message lamp starts flashing
when the printer requires servicing. Perform the appropriate procedure when this occurs.
In some cases you can continue printing once a message notifies you that the printer needs servicing. When
the Message lamp lights, press any button to extinguish
the lamp and the message.
Note
z For more details about what to do when an error
message appears, see Chapter 6 “Responding to
Error Messages” (→ P. 6 -2 ).
Data
Message
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
Offline
Menu
a
b
a Power button
Press this button to switch the printer on and off.
z Printer off:
Press to switch the printer on.
z Printer on:
Press for at least 1 second to display Shut Down.. and
switch the printer off.
b Online button
Press this button to switch printer offline and online and
the menu display.
z Printer online:
Press to switch the printer to offline.
z Printer offline:
Press to switch the menu display.
z Menu display:
Cancels the menu operation mode and switches to the
online mode. Also temporarily suspends a maintenance
cartridge error so you can switch the printer to online
mode after a maintenance cartridge error displays. However, you cannot switch to the online mode when other
messages are displayed or when paper is not set.
z Job processing:
Puts the printer in the pause mode. The current print
job pauses temporarily.
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Chapter 3
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Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Data
Message
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
c
d
Offline
Menu
c Paper Source button
z Online, Offline, Menu Display Status:
Press and hold for 1 second or more to switch
between Roll Media and Cut Sheet as the feed source.
However, this switching cannot be performed if the
upper cover, right cover, or release lever is open.
d OK button
z Setting value display:
Selects the value or setting, or executes the function,
currently displayed on the operation panel.
e Information button
Displays the submenus. The information about ink, the
maintenance cartridge, media, and printhead height,
printhead service life, and parts service life displays in a
prescribed order on a rolling display. Pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds also starts Head Cleaning
A. (→ P.4-38)
The length of the media remaining also displays if the
function that checks the amount of media remaining on
the roll is switched on.
f Stop/Eject button
z Online, Offline, Menu Display Status:
Press and hold for over 1 second to cancel printing, ink
drying, or eject the media.
z Pause Status:
Press and hold for over 1 seconds to cancel a paused
job and eject the media.
e
f
g
Data
Message
h
g[] button
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
Offline
Menu
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j
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Media
z Printer offline:
Press and hold for 1 second to move the carriage to
the center of the platen.
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Different Objectives
z Menu display:
Operates as a function select button to display the previous candidate (menu item or value) for selection.
h[] button
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Printer
z Printer offline:
Does manual feeding from the roll automatically when
you are using the roll as the feed source.
z Menu display:
Press this button to open the next menu level below.
i[] button
z Printer offline:
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Manually reverse feeds paper onto the roll.
z Menu display:
Press to return one level up and display the previous
menu item.
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j[] button
z Printer offline:
Press and hold for 1 second to move the carriage to
the center of the platen.
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z Menu display:
Operates as a scroll button to display the next candidate (menu item and value) for selection.
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Reading Operation Panel Lamps
The lamps on the operation panel indicate the following
states.
a
Data
Message
b
c
d
a Data lamp
z Flashing:
The printer is printing, receiving or processing a print
job.
When the printer is not printing, this indicates that a job
has been stopped and the printer is in the pause
mode, the printer is has received data that it cannot
process, or the firmware is being updated.
z Off:
There are no jobs in the printer.
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
Offline
Menu
d Cut Sheet lamp
z On:
Cut sheet is selected as the paper source.
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e Online lamp
z On:
The printer is online or the printer is processing a print
job or sleeping.
z Off:
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The printer is offline or in pause mode, in menu display
mode, is initializing immediately after power on, or has
e
been switched off.
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
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Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
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b Message lamp
z On:
A warning is displayed on the operation panel.
z Flashing:
An error has occurred.
z Off:
The printer is operating normally, or the printer is
switched off.
c Roll Media lamp
z On:
Roll media is selected as the paper source.
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Function Menus
You can use the operation panel to access and use all the
functions built into the printer. You can use the menus to
perform system settings, set up options, clean the
printhead, perform test prints and other functions. You can
press the Information button at any time to view the
submenus and read information about the ink levels, media,
and height of the printhead.
Printer Function Priorities
The settings done on the printer operation panel reset all
the default settings and are applied to all print jobs. However, if the same settings are done with the printer driver
then the printer driver settings have priority when print
jobs are executed.
Function Menu Flow Summaries
The following illustration shows you how the items of the
function menus are organized. Press [] or [] to display the next item, press [] to display the next level
below, or press [] to return to the previous level. You
can also press the OK button to enter the settings for
each menu item.
Chapter 1
Basic Procedures
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operation of the
Function Menus
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Function Menus
z MAIN MENU
Online
MAIN MENU
Chng Head Hght
Force Cutting
Head Cleaning
*1 *3*2
Media Type
Med.Detail Set.
ChangeBkInkType
Rep. Ink Tank
Adjust Printer
Interface Setup
System Setup
Maintenance
Test Print
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Head Cleaning A
Head Cleaning B
Drying_Time
NearEnd RllMrgn
Scan Wait Time
Media Thickness
VacuumStrngth
Standard Cutter
Far End RllMrgn
Cut Speed
(Media Type)
Skew Check Lv.
Width Detection
CutDustReduct.
Correct Smear
Return Defaults
Adjust Band
Auto Head Adj.
Feed Priority
Adjust Length
Advanced Adj.
Standard Adj.
Auto Print
Standard Adj.
Advanced Adj.
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Color Calib.
Fine Tuning
Return Defaults
Color Calib. PM
Color Calib. PC
Color Calib. K
Color Calib. Y
Color Calib. M
Color Calib. C
EOP Timer
TCP/IP
IP Mode
DHCP
BOOTP
NetWare
TCP/IP
*7
*8
Protocol
NetWare
IP Setting
RARP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
*6 *6 *6 *6
AppleTalk
Ethernet Driver
Frame Type
Print Service
Auto Detect
Default G/W
*2*2*6
Init. Settings
Replace P.head
Move Printer
Warning
Comm.Mode
Ethernet Type
Spanning Tree
MAC Address
Chk Remain.Roll
Change Cutter
Keep Media Size
Med.type Wrning
Buzzer
Head Ht. Wrning
*1 Displayed only when media is loaded.
*2
Not displayed during maintenance cartridge warning.
*3 Displayed only during printing.
*4
Displayed only when Band Joint is selected as the Feed Priority.
*5
Displayed only when Print Length is selected as the Feed Priority.
Use Power Save
Nozzle Check
Sleep Timer
Roll Length Set
Stop Ink Check
Bk Ink Tank
C Ink Tank
PC Ink Tank
PM Ink Tank
M Ink Tank
Language
Length Unit
Time Zone
Date Format
Y Ink Tank
Reset MediaType
Status Print
Print Job Log
Media Details
Document Name
User Name
Nozzle Check
Menu Map
Page Count
Job Status
Version
Print Start Time
Print End Time
Ext. Interface
MAC Address
RAM
Print Time
Print Size
Media Type
Error Log
Job Log
Counter
Interface
Coverage
Cut Count
*6 Displayed only when Network board is installed.
*7
Displayed only when Automatic is selected as the IP Mode.
*8
Displayed only when Manual is selected as the IP Mode.
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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z Sub Menus (Information Button)
Information
SUB MENU
Width : (Paper Width
(
Media Type
Contents
)
)
Remaining :
## Printable
(
Paper Remaining
)
m
Head Height (L/M/H
Best Head Hght (L/M/H
)
)
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How to Perform Function Menu Settings
When you do the function menu settings, press Online to
display the menus, then use the [], [], [], [], and
OK buttons to operate the menus.
Making Settings
2
Press the Online button then select MAIN
MENU.
MAIN MENU
Head Cleaning
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
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Here we will show you how set the sleep timer as an
example of how to use the operation panel buttons.
Note
z Confirm that Use Power Save is switched on. The
sleep timer cannot be set while Use Power Save is
switched off.
1
If the printer is off, press the Power button to
switch the printer on.
After a few seconds Online is displayed in the
operation panel and the Online lamp lights.
Data
Message
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
Menu
3
Press the [] or [] button to select
System Setup then press [
Data
Message
Main Menu
System Setup
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
Menu
].
The next level of the menu is displayed.
4
Press [] or [] to select Sleep Timer
then press [
Data
Message
System Setup
Sleep Timer
].
Information Power
Stop/Eject
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
(1 sec.)
Online
Offline
Menu
The setting value for the selected item appears.
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Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
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5
Press the [] or [] button to select the
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desired setting then press the OK button.
Data
Message
Sleep Timer
10 min.
The selected value is prefixed with an equals sign
(=).
6
Press the Online button to display Online.
Data
Message
Online
Bk
The Online lamp lights and the printer is ready to
print.
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Information Power
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
Online
(1 sec.)
Offline
Menu
Offline
Menu
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Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Function Menus
Menu Settings Summary Tables
Each menu has the functions described below. A setting value marked with an asterisk (*) is the initial setting for that menu
item.
MAIN MENU
Menu Item Setting Values Function
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Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A Cleans the printhead.
Head Cleaning B Performs stronger cleaning than Head
Cleaning A.
Force Cutting No, Yes Executes a roll cut at the current position.
However, if the media is cut within 10 cm
from the leading edge the media still feeds
the prescribed distance before the cut is
performed. This menu item is displayed only
while Roll Media is selected for printing.
If the feed distance is very small, the cut is
not performed.
Chng Head Hght No, Yes Adjusts the height of the Printhead. (→ P. 2-
40)
Media Type Plain Paper*, CAD Plain Paper, Plain
Paper HQ, Recycled Coated, Coated
Paper, HW Coated, Premium Matte,
Ex HW Coated, Glossy Photo, SemiGl Photo, HW Glossy Photo, HW
SemiGl Photo, Syn. Paper, Adh. Syn.
Paper, Backlit Film, Flame-Res.
Cloth, Proofing Paper, News Proof 1,
News Proof 2, News Proof 3, FineArt
Photo, FneArt HW Photo, FineArt
Txtr, Canvas Semi-Gl, JPN Paper
Washi, Colored Coated, CAD Trace
Paper, CAD Matte Film, Special 1-5
Selects the type setting for media. Only the
names of the types of media that can be
used with the set Bk ink are displayed.
(→ P. 2 - 4 )
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Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Med. Detail Set
Media Type Plain Paper*, CAD Plain Paper, Plain
Paper HQ, Recycled Coated, Coated
Paper, HW Coated, Premium Matte,
Ex HW Coated, Glossy Photo, SemiGl Photo, HW Glossy Photo, HW
SemiGl Photo, Syn. Paper, Adh. Syn.
Paper, Backlight Film, Flame-Res.
Cloth, Proofing Paper, News Proof 1,
News Proof 2, News Proof 3, FineArt
Photo, FneArt HW Photo, FineArt
Txtr, Canvas Semi-Gl, JPN Paper
Washi, Colored Coated, CAD Trace
Paper, CAD Matte Film, Special 1-5
Drying Time Off, 30 sec., 1 min., 3 min., 5 min, 10
min., 30 min., 60 min.
Scan Wait Time Off, 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., 7 sec., 9
sec.
NearEnd RllMrgn 20mm, 5mm This sets the amount of white space to
These are the names of media that you can
select. Only the names of the types of media
that can be used with the set ink tank are
displayed.
An ink drying time interval for each media is
set to allow enough time for a printout to dry
before the next sheet prints.
The printhead can be set to pause after one
pass (a scan) and wait for the ink to dry (this
allows for the absorption properties of
different media). However, the printing time
will be much longer.
ensure the quality of printing at the leading
edge.
Important
z If set to 5 mm, the print quality at the
leading edge, or the accuracy of feeding,
may deteriorate, or the surface of the print
may be scratched. Also, ink may stick to
the leading edge.
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Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operation of the
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Menu Item Setting Values Function
Far End RollMrgn 10mm, 5mm Sets the amount of white space to ensure
the quality of printing at the trailing edge.
Important
z If set to 5 mm, the print quality at the
leading edge, or the accuracy of feeding,
may deteriorate, or the surface of the print
may be scratched. Also, ink may stick to
the leading edge.
Media Thickness Thick, Standard, Thin Selects the ideal thickness for the media
type. The printhead alert will display based
on the value of this setting.
VacuumStrngth Weak, Standard, Strong, Strongest Sets the amount of suction on the media on
the platen.
Standard Cutter Enable, Disable Determines whether the standard, flat blade
cutter is enabled.
Cut speed Standard, Fast Sets the speed of the cutter cutting the
media. Selecting Fast for film and other
media that easily generates cutting dust will
reduce the amount of dust.
CutDustReduct Off*, On When printing on film or other media that
creates a large amount of dust during
cutting, a line is printed at cutting position to
reduce the amount of scattered dust.
Correct Smear Off*, On Select for media when the printing results is
easily scratched.
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Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
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Menu Item Setting Values Function
Skew Check Lv. Standard*, Loose, Off When you are printing on Japanese washi
paper or other media of non-standard width,
you can lower the amount of skew detected
or switch this function off. However, if you
switch this function Off, you could cause a
paper jam if the sheet is not loaded perfectly
straight.
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Important
z If media is set at a skewed angle while Off,
this could cause jams or fouling the platen.
Width Detection On*, Off, Media Size? The Width Detection function can be
switched to Off only when printing on cut
sheets. You can switch width detection off for
Japanese washi or other media of nonstandard widths. If you switch this function
Off, then Media Size? is displayed and you
can enter the width of the media.
Return Defaults No, Yes This function restores the media type
settings to their default values.
ChangeBkInkType No, Yes You can switch the black ink tanks based on
the requirements of the print job for different
types of black ink.
Rep. Ink Tank No, Yes When you must change an ink tank during a
print job, the required processing is done so
you can change the ink tank. This menu is
displayed during printing only.
Adjust Printer
Auto Head Adj. Adjusts the printhead. (→ P. 4- 4 0)
Advanced Adj. No, Yes Prints the pattern used to adjust nozzle
gaps, print direction, and color gaps; the
printer reads the printed pattern and does
the adjustments automatically based on the
results of the printout.
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
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Standard Adj. No, Yes Prints the adjustment pattern used to adjust
Auto Print On*, Off You can set Advanced Adj. to print
Feed Priority Band Joint*, Print Length Sets the priority for the precision of media
Adjust Band Adjusts the amount of line feed for each type
Standard Adj. No, Yes The printer prints this pattern and uses it to
Advanced Adj. No, Yes Use with media other than Canon media or
Fine Tuning -3 ~ 0* ~ +3 Allows manual entry of a value to fine adjust
Adjust Length -0.70 ~ 0.00* ~ 0.70% Adjusts the amount of stretching and
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the position of the printhead, reads the
results of the pattern, and then automatically
adjusts the values for printhead positioning.
automatically immediately after the printhead
is replaced.
feed. Select Print Length when you want
the media to feed accurately. When Print
Length is selected, color may blur slightly in
the direction of carriage scanning.
of media. (→ P. 4 - 42 )
adjust the amount of feed; it scans the
printout and automatically adjusts the values
for each type of media.
media not approved for output with the
printer. The adjustment value is set
automatically when the printer reads the
printed pattern. However, this requires more
time than Standard Adj. and consumes
more ink.
the band adjustment of the media selected
for printing.
shrinking for each media type. To set a
longer feed for a media that stretches easily,
adjust the value to the plus (+) side, or adjust
it to the minus (-) side to set a shorter feed
for a media that shrinks easily. This menu is
displayed only when Print Length is
selected for Feed Priority.
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Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Menu Item Setting Values Function
Color Adj.
Return Defaults Off*, On This restores all color settings at once to 2,
the factory default setting.
Color Adj. PM 1, 2*, 3 You can adjust the density of PM 1, 2*, 3 Y,
Color Adj. PC 1, 2*, 3
Color Adj. Y 1, 2*, 3
Color Adj. M 1, 2*, 3
Color Adj. C 1, 2*, 3
Color Adj. K
Interface Setup
EOP Timer 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min.,
TCP/IP Sets the TCP/IP protocol for the network
TCP/IP On The setting for TCP/IP protocol is locked On.
IP Mode Manual*, Automatic This setting determines whether the IP
Protocol Sets the type of server when the printer is
DHCP
BOOTP
RARP
IP Setting Sets the printer network information if a fixed
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default G/W
1, 2*, 3
5 min., 10 min.*, 30 min., 60 min.
Off*, On
0.0.0.0* ~ 255.255.255.255 Allows entry of the IP address assigned to
M, C, K, PM, PC one by one and perform the
corrections.
The settings can be performed in the range 1
to 3 (the standard factory default setting is
2). Set to 1 for a light adjustment or set to 3
for a dark adjustment.
Sets the job timeout setting for the printer.
interface. After setting each TCP/IP item,
select Store Setting to save the settings and
enable them. This menu is displayed only
when the network interface is installed.
(→ P.5-12)
This setting cannot be changed.
address is set automatically or entered
manually.
set for automatic entry of the IP address.
IP address has been set.
the printer, network subnet mask, and
default gateway.
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
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Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
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NetWare Sets the network interface for NetWare
NetWare
Frame Type Auto Detect, Ethernet 2, Ethernet
Print Service Bindary Pserver, RPrinter, NDS
AppleTalk On, Off*,
Ethernet Driver Sets the method of communication for the
Auto Detect On*, Off Automatically recognizes the LAN
Comm. Mode Half Duplex*, Full Duplex Selects the LAN communication method.
Ethernet Type 10 Base-T*, 100 Base-TX Selects the LAN communication speed.
Spanning Tree Not Use*, Use This selection determines whether the LAN
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the network
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protocol. After setting each TCP/IP item,
select Store Setting to save the settings and
enable them. This menu is displayed only
when the network interface is installed.
(→ P.5-35)
Off*, On Determines whether NetWare protocol is
used.
Selects the frame type to use.
802.2*, Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet
SNAP
Selects the print service.
Pserver*, NPrinter
Determines whether AppleTalk protocol is
used. After setting each TCP/IP item, select
Store Setting
them. This menu is displayed only when the
network interface is installed. (
network interface board. After setting each
TCP/IP item, select Store Setting to save
the settings and enable them. This menu is
displayed only when the network interface is
installed. (→ P. 5- 6 )
communication protocol. If set to Off, the
communication method or Ethernet type are
enabled.
spanning tree signal is received.
interface board.
to save the settings and enable
→ P.5-30
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Menu Item Setting Values Function
Store Setting OK?
Init. Settings OK? Resets all of the Interface Setup settings to
their factory defaults.
Maintenance
Replace P.head No, Yes Sets the printer in the replace printhead
mode. This menu is not displayed while the
maintenance cartridge capacity warning is
displayed. (→ P. 4 -2 3)
Move Printer No, Yes Sets the printer to the mode that enables you
to carry out the procedures required before
transporting the printer to another location.
This menu is not displayed while the
maintenance cartridge capacity warning is
displayed. (→ P. 4 -3 2)
System Setup
Warning
Buzzer On*, Off Sets the buzzer function. When set to On,
the buzzer sounds when an error occurs.
Head Ht. Wrning On*, Off, Check Head Hght Determines whether a prompt is issued
when the printhead is not at the correct
height for the print media.
Med.type Wrning On*, Off Determines whether a warning is issued
when the media loaded in the printer does
not match the media specified for the print
job.
Change Cutter No, Yes Prepares the printer so the cutter can be
replaced when replacement is necessary.
After replacement, you can reset the number
of cuts.
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Basic Procedures
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
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Keep Media Size Off*, On When switched to On, the print job executes
with the media size specified for the data.
Depending on the size of the margins, some
of the data may be cut off.
When set to Off, the job will print without
cutting off part of the image at the top or
bottom. However, the printout will be
extended by the lengths of the top and
bottom margins.
Important
z When On, part of the image may be cut off.
(→ P. 7 - 5)
When set to Off, the image inside 5 mm
from the top, bottom, left, and right edges
will be printed clearly as the recommended
printing area. However, the printout will be
extended by the lengths of the top and
bottom margins.
Chk Remain. Roll Off, On* When On, the bar code prints when the roll
is removed in order to monitor the amount of
media remaining on each roll.
When Off, the bar code is not printed when
the roll is removed. If this is set to Off, the
edge will be cut off regardless of the roll
paper loading position.
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Basic Procedures
Chapter 2
Using a Variety of
Media
Chapter 3
Printing Methods for
Different Objectives
Chapter 4
Maintaining the
Printer
Chapter 5
Using the Printer in a
Network Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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