iPF6400/iPF6450 Setup Guide ver.1.00

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QT5-7043-V1 ©CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN CHINA

Setup Guide

ENG

Introductory Information

Introduction

Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.

Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.

Overview of Setup

These are the steps in printer installation.

Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

(P.5)

Install the Software and the

Electronic Manuals

(P.6)

Attach the Ink Tanks

(P.3)

Install the Printheads

(P.4)

Preparations

(P.2)

Store Accessories in the Pockets

(P.12)

• Even if you do not use the printer driver, be sure to install Media

Configuration Tool from the provided User Software CD-ROM.

With Media Configuration Tool, the paper types that are available

in your area can be registered to the printer. The Paper Reference

Guide also will be installed. For instructions on installation, refer

to "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals" on page 6. (In

Windows, select Install Individual Software in the Setup Menu

window to install Media Configuration Tool only.)

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• We recommend doing a color calibration after completing the setup

to adjust variations in the colors.

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

to install the printer.

If an error message is displayed during setup or other problems occur, refer to

"Responding to Messages" on page 12.

The Manuals Supplied with This Printer

After installing the printer as shown in this Setup Guide, refer to the

manuals for instructions on operation and maintenance.

Printed Manuals

Basic Guide

The Basic Guide describes the following information.

• Loading paper, Replacing the consumables, Control Panel menus,

and others

• Troubleshooting tips and Error messages

• Preparations for transferring the printer

Electronic Manuals

User's Guide

This guide describes advanced usage of the printer such as paper

saving tips, how to print a poster and banner with the supplied software

and print quality adjusting method, in addition to the basic instructions

for printing on roll paper or cut sheet.

Paper Reference Guide

This guide describes about the types and specifications of the available

media on the printer.

To refer to the electronic manuals

• Windows : Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop

icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.)

• Mac OS X : Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock (in

Launchpad for Mac OS X v10.7 and later).

Space Required for Installation

+300mm

+800mm

+150mm

Printer Installation space (W x D x H mm)

iPF6400/

iPF6450

Printer alone 1527 × 1802 × 644 mm

With stand attached 1527 × 1962 × 1301 mm

iPF6450

With stand and spectrophotometer

unit attached

1527 × 2074 × 1301 mm

Caution

• A space of 1300 mm in the front and 700 mm in the back are needed

to print from the front paper feed slot.

Package Contents

a. Printer

b. Set of manuals

c. Printhead (x2)

d. 2-inch paper holder stopper

e. 3-inch paper holder stopper

f. Roll holder

g. Adjustment paper

h. Setup Guide (this document)

i. 3-inch paper core attachment

j. Spacer for borderless printing

k. Set of CD-ROMs

l. Starter ink tanks

(Y, PC, C, PGY, GY, BK, PM, M, MBK, R,

G, B)

m. Power cord

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• Some of the items included in the package are not explained in this

Setup Guide, such as the spacer for borderless printing.

Keep these items in a safe place after setup because they are used in

various printing applications.

• For instructions on the included items not described in this manual, refer

to the User's Guide.

•

A cable to connect the printer to a computer is not provided with the printer.

• Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON

INC.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• All other trademarks or registered trademarks described in this Setup Guide are the property of their

respective owners.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Introductory Information ENG Setup Guide Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer. Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference. Introduction Overview of Setup Space Required for Installation These are the steps in printer installation. +300mm Preparations (P.2) Attach the Ink Tanks (P.3) Install the Printheads (P.4) +300mm +150mm +800mm Printer Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads (P.5) Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals (P.
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Order to read through the setup guides Only purchased printer: "This Setup Guide" only Purchased printer and printer stand at the same time: "ST-28 Printer Stand Setup Guide" → "This Setup Guide" Purchased printer, printer stand, and spectrophotometer unit at the same time: "ST-28 Printer Stand Setup Guide" → "SU-21 Spectrophotometer Unit Setup Guide" → "This Setup Guide" Preparations 1 Prepare the printer for use by installing it and connecting the power cord. Install the printer.
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Attach the Ink Tanks 1 Install the 12 ink tanks. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 2 When the following screen appears, use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select a language and press OK. Language 3 Time Zone 㪈㪆㪉 4 5 While pressing the stopper of the ink tank lock lever inwards, open the ink tank lock lever upwards.
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Install the Printheads 1 When the display screen shows Open Upper Cover, open the top cover. 4 Hold the printhead by the grips (a) as you remove it from the pouch. Install both printheads. 2 Pull the printhead fixer lever forward all the way to open it completely. 3 Lift the printhead fixer cover to open it fully. 5 Remove the orange protective part (a). To remove the other orange protective part (b), push the grip (c) as you remove it.
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Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads Load the provided adjustment paper and adjust the Printheads. 1 Select type of paper for printhead adj. is shown on the display screen. Check that Manual Paper is selected and press OK. 2 Open the Paper Tray Cover (a), and then open the Tray Extension (b). b 3 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. a a Instructions on loading manual paper are shown on the display screen. 4 Prepare one sheet of paper.
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Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals Windows You can print from Windows via USB or TCP/IP (network) connections. The installation procedure varies depending on how your printer is connected. Install the software and the electronic manuals by following instructions below. If you connect the printer with a USB cable, refer to "For USB connections" on page 6. If you connect the printer with TCP/IP (network), refer to "For TCP/IP (network) connections" on page 8.
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9 In the Printer Selection window, select The printer is connected directly to a computer and click Next. 10 In the Printer Installation dialog box, select Install with USB Connection, and click Next. 11 MEMO 12 After reviewing the installation results in the Complete Installation window, click Next. 13 When the following dialog box is displayed, make sure the printer is on and use the USB cable to connect the printer to the computer. • If a warning message is displayed, click Retry to try again.
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For TCP/IP (network) connections Install the software • If the printer is already connected to the network, confirm the IP address assigned to the printer. Ask your network administrator for further information. 1 MEMO Use the LAN cable to connect the LAN port on the back of the printer to the hub port. If the printer is already connected to the network, proceed to step 2. • If the printer is on, the Link indicator under the LAN port lights.
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8 When entering the printer's IP address manually In the IP Address Specification window, select either IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address to enter the printer's IP address and click Install. The installation process begins. • Ask your network administrator for the IP address, as needed. MEMO 9 After reviewing the installation results in the Complete Installation window, click Next. • IPv6 Address is displayed in Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008.
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Macintosh You can print from Macintosh via USB or network connections such as Bonjour or IP. Install the software and electronic manuals depending on your computer environment. Mac OS X v10.5.8 to v10.7 Install the software • If you install the software, log onto the computer as an administrator. 3 6 9 12 If the following screen is displayed, enter the user name and password of a user with administrative rights and click OK. Click Next. Click Continue.
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Connect the printer to a computer 15 Click Quit. The software installation is now completed. Next, connect the printer to the computer. 16 Make sure that the printer is on, and then connect the printer to the computer or the network with a cable. • For USB connections • For network connections MEMO • Be careful not to insert the USB cable into the LAN port. Select the printer to setup 17 Click Next. 18 MEMO 20 MEMO Click Finish.
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29 30 Click Install. After installation is completed, click Quit. 31 Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock (in Launchpad for Mac OS X v10.7 and later). The electronic manuals installation is now completed. 32 When clicking the User's Manual button, the User's Guide will be opened and clicking the Paper Reference Guide button, the Paper Reference Guide will be opened.