Large Format Printer Basic Guide Preface Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2 Manuals for this printer ................................................... 6 Handling Paper Handling rolls .................................................................. 9 Handling sheets ............................................................ 18 Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks ...................................................................... 23 Printheads ..........
Safety Precautions iPF9400S Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Legal Notices ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Safety Precautions Preface Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely.
iPF9400S Safety Precautions • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage the Caution 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.
iPF9400S Legal Notices Other • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire or Warning 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.
iPF9400S Legal Notices 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 Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. 516-328-5600 For CA, USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail. • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC.
Manuals for this printer iPF9400S Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ................................................................................................................................... 6 Viewing the Electronic manuals ..................................................................................................................... 6 About This User Manual ......................................................................................................................
iPF9400S 3 About This User Manual When the imagePROGRAF Support Information is displayed, click the User Manual icon or the Paper Reference Guide icon. Preface • Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage in Stay Informed to access the imagePROGRAF web site. 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.
About This User Manual iPF9400S • 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.
iPF9400S Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Handling Paper Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ................................................................................................................... 9 Loading Rolls in the Printer ........................................................................................................................... 11 Removing the Roll from the Printer ............................................................................................
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls 1 iPF9400S 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. Handling Paper 2 Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF9400S 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. 4 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 iPF9400S Handling Paper 1 Press the Load button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Note Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step. Handling rolls 3 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.
iPF9400S 5 Loading Rolls in the Printer 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 Paper Important 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.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF9400S Holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release Lever. 8 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 Paper 7 Handling rolls • Do not omit steps 7 and 8.
iPF9400S 10 Removing the Roll from the Printer Once paper feeding starts, you will need to do the following, based on the ManageRemainRoll setting and the barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →User's Guide ManageRemainRoll Off Barcodes Printed Not printed On Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed 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.
Removing the Roll from the Printer 4 iPF9400S Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The roll is rewound. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in Important Handling Paper 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.
iPF9400S 8 Removing the Roll from the Printer Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. Note • Clean inside the top cover before loading paper. →P.11 Handling Paper • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF9400S Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ....................................................................................................................... 18 Removing Sheets .......................................................................................................................................... 21 Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. • Paper that is wrinkled or warped may jam.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF9400S 2 Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover. Handling Paper Important 3 (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Handling sheets • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft 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. 2. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF9400S Handling Paper Handling sheets 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 askew will cause an Important error. • 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 Release Lever is up.
Removing Sheets iPF9400S Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. The printer now starts feeding the paper. • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") Note →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.
Removing Sheets 6 iPF9400S Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.
iPF9400S Ink Tanks Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Replacing Ink Tanks ..................................................................................................................................... 23 When purchasing, check the Model number.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400S • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replaceImportant ment. 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.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400S Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ). Note 2 3 Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml) 1 Ink Tanks Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Consumables and Maintenance • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Replacing Ink Tanks 3 iPF9400S 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 removed, store it with the Important 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.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400S 2 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. Consumables and Maintenance 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. Press the OK button. Ink Tanks Note • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. • Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400S • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations. Note Load the Ink Tank (330 ml) Consumables and Maintenance 1 Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right gently seven or eight times. Ink Tanks • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. Important 2 • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400S 3 Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. Consumables and Maintenance Important 4 If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it. Ink Tanks • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect.
Replacing Ink Tanks 5 iPF9400S Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Consumables and Maintenance • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Ink Tanks Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Important Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully closed.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400S • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. Important 2 • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Consumables and Maintenance Important 3 Ink Tanks • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400S Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place. 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Consumables and Maintenance 4 Ink Tanks • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover.
iPF9400S Replacing Ink Tanks • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Important Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully closed. • To close the Ink Tank Cover when no Ink Tank is installed (as when moving the printer), push the release lever (a) as shown while returning the Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position.
iPF9400S Printhead Printheads Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................... 34 Replacing the Printhead ............................................................................................................................... 34 Printhead Consumables and Maintenance When purchasing, check the Model number.
iPF9400S Replacing the Printhead • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. Important The ink may stain clothing. • Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install it right away. If the Printhead is left after the pouch is opened, the nozzles may dry out, which may affect printing quality.
Replacing the Printhead iPF9400S Replace the Printhead Consumables and Maintenance 1 Open the Top Cover. 2 If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Printheads • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft Important (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
iPF9400S 4 Pull up the Carriage Cover to open it completely. 5 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Printheads If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. If the Carriage is obscuring the ventilation duct, move the Carriage manually before cleaning the duct.
Replacing the Printhead iPF9400S Consumables and Maintenance 6 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 7 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Printheads • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note 8 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch.
Replacing the Printhead iPF9400S • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts Important (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. Printheads While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it.
Replacing the Printhead Consumables and Maintenance Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 12 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 13 Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front.
iPF9400S 14 Replacing the Printhead Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 13 minutes for ink to fill the system. Important • The procedure is now finished if you have set Rep.P.head Print to Off in the Control Panel menu. Note Feed paper by following the instructions on the Display Screen. After the paper has advanced, Initial adjustmt in Head Posi. Adj. is executed automatically.
Cutter Unit iPF9400S Cutter Unit Cutter Unit ..................................................................................................................................................... 42 Replacing the Cutter Unit ............................................................................................................................. 42 Cutter Unit Consumables and Maintenance When purchasing, check the Model number.
Replacing the Cutter Unit iPF9400S Replacing the Cutter Unit 1 If the Cutter Unit or Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Consumables and Maintenance 2 Open the Top Cover. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft Important Cutter Unit 3 (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Push the Cutter Unit Detachment Lever to the left to unlock it.
Replacing the Cutter Unit 4 iPF9400S Holding the Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), remove it from the Carriage. Consumables and Maintenance • Never touch any part of the Cutter Unit except the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b). This may stain your hands or cause injury. Additionally, this may damage the printer. Caution • Do not disassemble the Cutter Unit. Touching the blade may cause injury. • Dispose of the used Cutter Unit in accordance with local regulations.
iPF9400S 7 9 Close the Top Cover. A confirmation message is displayed about the Cutter Unit lock. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The Carriage is moved, and a confirmation message is displayed about resetting the cut count. To reset the cut counter, press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
iPF9400S Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ................................................................................................................................. 46 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ......................................................................................................... 46 Maintenance Cartridge Consumables and Maintenance When purchasing, check the Model number. This Maintenance Cartridge comes with a Shaft Cleaner.
iPF9400S Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Confirm the message When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, a message is shown on the Display Screen. According to the message, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400S Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1 Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging material, and Shaft Cleaner, and then take out the Maintenance Cartridge. Consumables and Maintenance • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damImportant age the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge 2 At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400S • Used maintenance cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level during Important removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400S Consumables and Maintenance Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. 8 Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 9 Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Next, replace the Shaft Cleaner. Maintenance Cartridge 7 Replacing the Shaft Cleaner Replace the Shaft Cleaner when you replace the Maintenance Cartridge. New Shaft Cleaner is included with replacement Maintenance Cartridge.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400S 2 3 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Repl. S. Cleaner, and then press the OK button. The Carriage moves. When it finishes moving, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Open the Top Cover. Note 6 dure. Hold the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it to the right to remove it.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400S • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft Important (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Consumables and Maintenance Maintenance Cartridge 7 Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips (a), attach it to the Carriage. • Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used MainteNote 8 nance Cartridge for disposal. Close the Top Cover.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF9400S Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ..................................................................................................................... 53 Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF9400S • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Note 3 Consumables and Maintenance Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it.
iPF9400S 4 Cleaning the Printhead Close the Top Cover. If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B), depending on the problem to resolve. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about five minutes to complete. Cleaning the Printer • Head Cleaning A Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances.
Cleaning the Printhead 5 6 iPF9400S Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B, and then press the OK button. Head cleaning is now executed. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.
iPF9400S Control Panel Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 57 Menu Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 58 Menu Structure ............................................................................................................
Menu Operations iPF9400S • ▼ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value. f OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown. Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level of the menu item, enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values. Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the OK button.
iPF9400S Menu Operations • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Simply press buttons on the Control Panel to access menus on various tabs from the Tab Selection screen and set or execute Menu items. The following section describes menu operations. • • • • Accessing menus →P.59 Specifying menu items →P.60 Specifying numerical values →P.60 Executing menu commands →P.61 Accessing menus Printer Parts Printer menus are grouped by function.
Menu Operations iPF9400S • Lower menus are available if is displayed at left next to the second and subsequent rows. To access the lower menus, select the menu and press the OK button. Specifying menu items Printer Parts Menu items can be set as follows. 1 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu.
Menu Operations iPF9400S 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button. • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is Note applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Executing menu commands Menu commands can be executed as follows. 1 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. The menu command is now executed.
Menu Structure iPF9400S Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." →User's Guide Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed.
iPF9400S Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off *┋ On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide.
Menu Structure iPF9400S *1: If a pending job is selected, Print Anyway is displayed. Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Test Print Adjust Printer Second Level Third Level Feed Priority Printer Parts Calibration Fifth Level Sixth Level Other Initial adjustmt ┋ Manual (*1) Adj. Priority Automatic *┋ Print Quality ┋ Print Length Adj.
iPF9400S First Level Menu Structure Second Level Third Level IPv6 (*8) Fourth Level IPv6 Support (*8) IPv6 StlessAddrs (*8) (*10) DHCPv6 (*8) (*10) DNS Settings (*9)(*10) Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level DNS Domain Name (*9) On ┋ Off * On *┋ Off On ┋ Off * DNS Dync update (*9) Statefull Addr (*9) Stateless Addr (*9) Pri. DNS SrvAddr (*9) On ┋ Off * On ┋ Off * DNS Host Name (*9) DNS Domain Name (*9) NetWare (*8) On ┋ Off * Auto Detect ┋ Ethernet 2 ┋ Ethernet 802.2 *┋ Ethernet 802.
Menu Structure First Level iPF9400S Second Level Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Keep Paper Size Rep.P.
iPF9400S Menu Structure Printer Parts *3: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if NetWare is Off. *6: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *7: Follows the setting in Date Format. *8: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *9: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only. *10: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off.
iPF9400S Front Printer parts Front .............................................................................................................................................................. Back .............................................................................................................................................................. Top Cover (Inside) .....................................................................................................................................
iPF9400S Back i Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") →P.72 j Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (See "Control Panel.") →P.57 k Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. l Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.
Top Cover (Inside) iPF9400S a Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. b Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the Media Take-up Unit here. c Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. d USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. It supports Hi-Speed USB. e Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. f Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector.
iPF9400S Carriage c Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") →P.71 d Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. e Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. f Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. g Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing.
iPF9400S Ink Tank Cover (Inside) f Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Retracted when not in use. g Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. h Cutter Unit Detachment Lever Used when replacing the Cutter Unit. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Printer Parts Printer parts *1: Note: The figure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) Ink Tank. a Ink tanks Cartridges of ink in various colors.
iPF9400S Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. b Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF9400S Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................................................................................................. 74 Reinstalling the Printer ..................................................................................................................................
iPF9400S Preparing to Transfer the Printer Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.15 • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.21 Access the Prep.MovePrinter menu 1 2 If a message instructing you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is displayed on the Display Screen, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.46 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF9400S Removing Ink Tanks Open the left and right ink tank covers. 2 Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever (a). Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it.
iPF9400S Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) Important Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. Push down the release lever (a) as shown as you gently return all ink tank lock levers to the original position. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Preparing to Transfer the Printer 5 Printer Relocation 4 facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer 7 8 iPF9400S When the process is finished, "Preparations for moving the printer finished. Turn the power off" is displayed. When this happens, replace the Maintenance Cartridge currently being used with a new Maintenance Cartridge. Press the Power button and turn off the printer. Printer Relocation Pack the printer 1 Disconnect the printer power cord and interface cable, as well as the Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet.
iPF9400S 4 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indicated. Important the Belt Stopper may damage the printer. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft 5 Close the Top Cover. 6 Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. 7 If the Output Stacker is installed, reverse the installation procedure to remove the Output Stacker.
Reinstalling the Printer 8 9 iPF9400S Remove the Stand by reversing the installation procedure, when it was attached to the printer. Disassemble and repackage the Stand by following the installation procedure (with six people lifting the printer) in reverse. • Do not use the procedure for rotated installation (installing by rotating the printer). This may damage the printer. For details, see Setup Guide.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF9400S • Moving the printer requires at least six people, holding it on both sides. Be careful to avoid back strain and Caution other injuries. • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carry- ing Handles (a) under each side. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer. 3 If you are using the optional output stacker, install the output stacker.
Reinstalling the Printer Printer Relocation 4 Remove tape and packaging material attached to the printer. Also open the Top Cover and remove stoppers and spacers inside the printer. 5 Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the back of the printer. iPF9400S Preparing to Transfer the Printer 6 Plug the power cord into the outlet. 7 Press the power button to turn the printer on.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF9400S 8 9 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. →P.84 (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS X).") →P.86 Important stall the printer. In this case, be sure to reconfigure the printer's IP address. 10 Attach the Roll Holder to the Roll Media. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.9 11 Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.
Installing the Software (Windows) iPF9400S Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (TCP/IP) connections. The driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. Follow these steps to install the software and Electronic manuals.
Installing the Software (Windows) iPF9400S • For USB connections, when the dialog box at Important 4 right is displayed, make sure the printer is on and connect the printer and computer with the USB cable. Next, install the Electronic manuals. When the Install User Manual dialog box is displayed, insert the provided User Manuals CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions displayed to complete installation.
Installing the Software (Mac OS X) iPF9400S Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (Bonjour or IP) connections. Follow these steps to install the software and Electronic manuals.
iPF9400S 4 Installing the Software (Mac OS X) After installation, click Quit. Installation of the software is now finished. Next, connect the printer and computer. 6 After confirming the printer is on, connect the printer to your computer or the network. Click Next and follow the instructions displayed to register the printer to set up and update the paper information. Next, install the Electronic manuals.
iPF9400S Print Preview Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview ................................................................................................................................................. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) ................................................................................................. Borderless Printing ......................................................................................................................................
iPF9400S Print Preview Configuring Settings in Mac OS X 1. In the File menu of the source application, choose the appropriate menu item for printer settings to display the Print dialog box. 2. Access the Main pane. 3. Select the Print Preview check box. 4. After you click Print, the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed.
Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) iPF9400S Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. When you print an original that is in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it fits within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
iPF9400S Borderless Printing Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Borderless printing is only available with rolls. Configuring Settings in Windows 1. 2. 4. 5. Select Fit Paper Size, Scale to fit Roll Paper Width, or Print Image with Actual Size. 1. 2. 3. 4. Access the Page Setup pane.
Large-Format Printing iPF9400S Large-Format Printing You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals in banner formats on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to fill the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings. The printer supports roll printing up to a maximum length of 18.0 m (19.7 yd). Configuring Settings in Windows Software Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Access the Page Setup sheet.
iPF9400S Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarged/Reduced Printing Originals can be printed at larger or smaller sizes, as desired. Configuring Settings in Windows 1. 2. 3. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select Fit Paper Size, Fit Roll Paper Width, or Scaling. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width.
Other Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-Ins iPF9400S Other Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-Ins Using print plug-ins, you can print directly from applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Digital Photo Professional. The main features of Print Plug-In are as follows. • You can automatically detect the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB-use images, etc., and automatically set optimal profiles. Thus, you can print without the trouble of configuring settings.
iPF9400S Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors If vertical lines in printed documents are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj.. The printer will print and read a test pattern, and the Printhead position will be adjusted automatically. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Standard and Simple.
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF9400S • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be Important 2 completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Adjustments for Better Print Quality Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj.
iPF9400S Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ............................................................................................. 97 Automatic Banding Adjustment ....................................................................................................................
Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF9400S Automatic Banding Adjustment If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount. There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper). In either mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
iPF9400S 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Quality, and then press the OK button. 7 8 Automatic Banding Adjustment Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper), and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF9400S Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ...................................................................................................................... Clearing a Jammed Sheet .......................................................................................................................... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ..............................................................................
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF9400S • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft Important (b), or Fixed Blade (c), This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Lift the Release Lever. 5 Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF9400S • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution 6 If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you Important 7 turn on the printer. Troubleshooting Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a).
iPF9400S 9 Clearing a Jammed Sheet Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →User's Guide The roll is advanced and the printer is ready to print. • For a neater edge, press the Cut button, select Yes, and cut the edge. Note (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →User's Guide 2 Open the Top Cover.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF9400S • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft Important (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Lift the Release Lever. 5 If the paper is visible, hold the paper and pull it out toward the front.
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot iPF9400S 6 If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and clear the paper jam from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and then lower the Ejection Guide. 7 If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important turn on the printer. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. 9 Turn the printer on.
iPF9400S Cannot load sheets Cannot load sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source. Paper is not cut straight Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting The paper is bent or curled at the cut position. Straighten out any curling by the edges of the paper. Paper rises by the ends of the cut position before it is cut. Reload the paper correctly. You are using paper that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit.
iPF9400S The size of clear film cannot be detected Cause Corrective Action Remove the foreign object from the Media Take-up Sensor path. Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor. The Media Take-up Sensor cord is not connected to the Right Media Take-up Unit correctly. Reconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord as follows. Turn the printer off. 2.
iPF9400S The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ............................................................................... 108 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ............................................................................ 108 Ink Filling.. is displayed ..........................................................................................................................
An error message is shown on the Display Screen iPF9400S The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen .................................................................................... 109 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper .................................................................................................. 109 An error message is shown on the Display Screen Cause Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing.
iPF9400S Printing is faint Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ............................................................................................................................................ Paper rubs against the printhead ............................................................................................................... The edges of the paper are dirty ...............................................................................................................
iPF9400S The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. 1. 2. Paper has been loaded incorrectly, causing it to wrinkle. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.18 The Printhead is set too low in the Control Panel menu. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to Automatic. (See "Adjusting the Printhead Height.
iPF9400S The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. When printing on Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper or other paper-based media, choose a VacuumStrngth setting of Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If rubbing still occurs, in the Control Panel menu, use a higher Head Height setting. (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth).
iPF9400S Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Cause Corrective Action Depending on your printing environment, after borderless printing in which the leading and trailing edge of the roll is cut automatically, any ink adhering to the cutter unit may rub off on the next printed document.
iPF9400S Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Printing does not proceed smoothly because print jobs are interrupted during transmission. Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is set to Print Length. Setting Adj. Priority to Print Quality in the Control Panel menu and adjusting the feed amount may improve results. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") →User's Guide The Printhead is out of alignment.
iPF9400S Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Scan Wait Time > Area in the Control Panel menu is set to Leading edge. Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. 2. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen Open the Top Cover. 3 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). 4 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●.
Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF9400S 5 Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Dimensions 3 355.6 mm (14.00 in) 4 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 5 515.0 mm (JIS B2 or B3) 6 594.0 mm (ISO A1 or A2) or 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 7 841.0 mm (ISO A0 or A1) 8 914.4 mm (36.00 in) 9 1030.0 mm (JIS B0 or B1) 10 1066.8 mm (42.00 in) 11 1117.6 mm (44.00 in) 12 1270.0 mm (50.00 in) 13 1524.0 mm (60.
The contrast becomes uneven during printing 6 iPF9400S Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the Switch to the side opposite ●, corresponding to the size of the paper for printing. In this case, note that you will move the switch in the opposite direction from the direction in step 4. • The Switch only moves number 1 and the number Note 7 that matches the paper size. Set all of the switches where the number does not match the paper size in switches number 2 and higher to the ● side.
iPF9400S Images are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Images are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Skew Check Lv. is set to Loose or Off. In the Control Panel menu, set Skew Check Lv. to Standard. (See "Menu Settings.") →User's Guide In the Control Panel menu, Width Detection is set to Off.
iPF9400S Lines or colors are misaligned Lines or colors are misaligned Cause The Printhead is not being aligned correctly. Corrective Action Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.95 (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →User's Guide When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper, set the optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead.
iPF9400S Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ................................................................................................. 121 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ............................................................................................................ 121 Cannot print over a NetWare network .......................................................................................................
Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause The NetWare server and services are not configured correctly. The printer was turned off and on when not disconnected from the server. iPF9400S Corrective Action 3. Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is configured correctly and the print queue is available. 4. If data transmission to a printer on another subnet fails, deactivate NCP burst mode in that printer's network protocol settings. 5.
iPF9400S Removing Installed Printer Drivers Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow these steps to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. • The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version Note 1 of Windows.
Removing Installed Printer Drivers 1 iPF9400S From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
iPF9400S The printer does not go on Other problems The printer does not go on ......................................................................................................................... 125 The printer takes time to start up ................................................................................................................ 125 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound .........................................................................................................
The printer consumes a lot of ink iPF9400S The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are filled with color. This consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu is executed frequently. Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer.
iPF9400S 4 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. Other problems A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button.
Ink Level Detection 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 9 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 10 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. iPF9400S Troubleshooting Ink level detection is now released.
iPF9400S Paper mismatch Error Message Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch .......................................................................................................................................... MediaType Mismatch ................................................................................................................................. The paper is too small. ........................................................................................................................
The paper is too small. iPF9400S Cause When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. Corrective Action 2. Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") →User's Guide (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") →User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing.
iPF9400S PaprWidth Mismatch "Replace roll with 10 in. wide or larger roll." Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. (When you have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information.) Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches in width or larger as follows. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.15 (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") →User's Guide 2.
iPF9400S Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Because the Platen is soiled with ink or other substances, the size of the clear film cannot be detected. Open the Top Cover and clean the entire Platen. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.53 Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left when ManageRemainRoll in the Control Panel menu is On.
iPF9400S Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause You have attempted to print on a roll, but no roll is loaded. Corrective Action (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing. Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded. Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. 1.
No sheets. iPF9400S No sheets. Cause Corrective Action A sheet has come out of the printer during printing. 1. Lift the Release Lever and remove the paper. 2. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.18 Sheet printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print on a sheet, but no sheet is loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Paper, and then press the OK button. Load a sheet, and then print. (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.
iPF9400S Paper loaded askew. Paper loaded askew. Cause Corrective Action Paper loaded crooked was detected when the paper was advanced. Lift up the Release Lever and reload the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.18 If this error recurs after you reload the roll, remove the Roll Holder from the printer, push the roll firmly in until it touches the Roll Holder flange, and reload the Roll Holder in the printer.
iPF9400S End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. 4. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 There is a foreign object by the Output Tray, obstructing the Cutter Unit. 1. Lift the Top Cover and remove the foreign object. 2. If "Not finished printing.
iPF9400S Media take-up unit ready. Media take-up unit ready. Cause Corrective Action The Take-up Reel setting in the printer Set./Adj. Menu was changed from Enable to Disable, but a print job was received before the roll was removed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop printing. The mode switches from take-up mode to regular mode after you change the Take-up Reel setting in the Set./Adj.
Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause The paper is loaded askew. iPF9400S Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper and straighten the paper so that the edges are between the ink grooves for borderless printing. Insert the roll firmly until it touches the flange of the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.9 Select None when you have set Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu to Warning.
iPF9400S Ink insufficient. Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ............................................................................................................................................ 139 No ink left. ................................................................................................................................................... 139 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. ..........................................................................
iPF9400S Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the Ink tab top screen. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") →User's Guide Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the color that is out of ink. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.23 Not much ink is left. Cause Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink Tank.
iPF9400S Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. ...................................................................................... 141 Cannot adjust printhead. ............................................................................................................................ 144 Cannot calibrate. ........................................................................................................
iPF9400S Please commn calibrt using above paper. Cause Corrective Action (See "Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor.") →User's Guide Note that this is displayed when all of the following are satisfied. • If "Set Exec. Guide" is On in the Control Panel menu. • If the printer is loaded with a type of paper on which color calibration cannot be executed. Set "Set Exec. Guide" to Off on the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Structure.") →P.62 Please commn calibrt using above paper.
Move the blue platen switch No.xx to the right. (xx represents a number) iPF9400S Move the blue platen switch No.xx to the right. (xx represents a number) Cause Corrective Action The printer has detected that the blue Switch on the platen needed in maintenance during printing is set away from the ● mark. Set blue platen Switch of the indicated number toward the ● side. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.115 Cannot adjust paper feed.
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF9400S Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ............................................................................................................................ 144 PHeads: wrong pos. ................................................................................................................................... Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed) .........................................................................................
iPF9400S Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cause Corrective Action No Printhead is installed. The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. Follow these steps to install the Printhead. 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Install the Printhead L if Printhead L is displayed and the Printhead R if Printhead R is displayed.
iPF9400S No maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. ......................................................................................................................... 146 Wrong maintenance cartridge. ................................................................................................................... 146 Maint. cart. The level is low ...................................................................................................
iPF9400S Hard disk error. Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. ........................................................................................................................................... 147 File read error. ............................................................................................................................................ 147 The mail box is full. ..........................................................................................................
Mail box full. Delete unwanted data Cause 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. iPF9400S Corrective Action Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.
iPF9400S GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...................................................................................................... 149 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .................................................................................. 149 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .............................................................. 149 Top cover is open. ......................
iPF9400S Prepare for parts replacement. Prepare for parts replacement. Cause Corrective Action It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. If "Parts replacement time has passed." is displayed, you can continue to use the printer for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replace consumables for which service is required. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
iPF9400S Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. .......................................................................... Blue platen switch is dirty. .......................................................................................................................... Borderless printng not possible. ................................................................................................................. Borderless printng not possible.
iPF9400S Prepare for parts replacement. ................................................................................................................... 150 Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. ....................................................................................... Rel lever is in wrong position. ..................................................................................................................... Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. ....
Index A Adjust Length .............................................................. 97 Adjust Printer ............................................................... 97 Adobe RGB ................................................................. 94 C Cleaning ......................................... 3, 34, 53, 55, 71, 116 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ............................................ 103 Cutting Mode ............................................................... 58 D Device Setup Utility .........
iPF9400S Basic Guide ENG Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A Canon Europe Ltd. 3 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET United Kingdom Canon (China) Co., Ltd. 15F Jinbao Building No.89 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005, China Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney, N.S.W.2113, Australia © CANON INC.
