Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options 15 31 Printing enlargements or reductions......................................... 54 Printing at full size..................................................................... 66 Borderless Printing.................................................................... 77 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes....................... 87 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet.........................................
Contents Basic Printing Workflow Basic Printing Workflow 15 Printing procedure 16 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets .................................................................................................................. Turning the Printer On and Off .................................................................................................................................. Loading and Printing on Rolls ..............................................................................
Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 77 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................................................................................................... Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..................................................... Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ..................................................................................
Windows Software Windows Software 149 Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................................................................................................................................ Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ..................................................................................................................... Confirming Print Settings ............................................................................................................
Windows Software Laying out Objects Automatically ............................................................................................................................ Aligning Objects ..................................................................................................................................................... Changing the Object Overlapping Order .................................................................................................................
Mac OS Software Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ................................................................................................................ Color Settings Pane: Monochrome .................................................................................................................. Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome .................................................................................................... Page Setup Pane .........................................
Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 334 The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...................................................................................... Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .................................................................................................. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ............................................................................................. Hot Folder ......................
Handling and Use of Paper Adding Media Types ......................................................................................................................................... Changing Media Names ................................................................................................................................... Deleting Media Types You Have Added .............................................................................................................
Printer Parts Top Cover (Inside) .................................................................................................................................................. Carriage ................................................................................................................................................................. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ........................................................................................................................................
Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables 10 Accounting (Windows) 544 Accounting Manager .............................................................................................................................................. Launching the Accounting Manager ....................................................................................................................... Accounting Manager Main Window ................................................
Maintenance and Consumables Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ..................................................................................................................... 601 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ...................................................................................... 606 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge .........................................................................................................
Troubleshooting Cannot print over a network 647 Cannot connect the printer to the network ............................................................................................................. Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ....................................................................................................................... Cannot print over a NetWare network .....................................................................................................................
Error Message Move the blue platen switch No.xx to the right. (xx represents a number) ............................................................... 668 Cannot adjust paper feed. ...................................................................................................................................... 668 Check printed document. .......................................................................................................................................
Basic Printing Workflow iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ..................................................................................... 16 Canceling print jobs .................................................................................. 26 Pausing Printing ........................................................................................
iPF8400SE Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets Printing procedure Basic Printing Workflow Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ................................................................................................................. 16 Turning the Printer On and Off ................................................................................................................................ 17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ..................................................................
iPF8400SE Turning the Printer On and Off Sheet printing • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (See "Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size.") ➔ P.54 (See "Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value.") ➔ P.
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF8400SE • If "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen see "Error Messages." ➔ P.656 Basic Printing Workflow • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. • No paper is loaded Load paper. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") Sheets.") ➔ P.21 ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Loading and Printing on Rolls • Store the Output Stacker when printing long documents such as banners. (See "Storing the Output Stacker.") ➔ P.398 It is also recommended that you spread a clean cloth or paper on the floor and select Eject as the method for cutting roll paper to prevent that printing from becoming soiled or scratched. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") ➔ P.379 • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide.
Loading and Printing on Rolls 3 iPF8400SE Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.366 Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure • When printing without borders, definitely set the blue Switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set Important incorrectly, print quality may deteriorate. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 4 Loading and Printing on Sheets Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") ➔ P.370 Note ➔ P.372 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔ P.152 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS) ➔ P.269 6 Printing procedure 5 after the type of paper. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.
Loading and Printing on Sheets 1 Basic Printing Workflow 2 iPF8400SE Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") ➔ P.17 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. Printing procedure • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔ P.152 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS) ➔ P.269 3 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows ➔ P.23 • Printing from Mac OS ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 4 Printing in Windows Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.389 Basic Printing Workflow Start printing. Printing procedure Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may inImportant terrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
Printing from Mac OS iPF8400SE • From the application (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.157 Basic Printing Workflow • From the operating system menu (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu .") ➔ P.159 Printing from Mac OS Print from the application menu after registering the printer. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing.
iPF8400SE 3 Basic Printing Workflow Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF8400SE Canceling print jobs Basic Printing Workflow Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel .......................................................................................................... 26 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ....................................................................................................................... 27 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS ..................................................................
iPF8400SE Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Canceling Print Jobs from Windows 1 Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. • You can proceed from the folder for configuring the printer settings in the OS you are using. Note 3 4 Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel. Canceling print jobs 2 For example, in Windows 7, open the Devices and Printers window from the start menu and double-click the printer icon.
Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS iPF8400SE • Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission, jobs are not Basic Printing Workflow Note displayed even during printing. • Print jobs are displayed in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window from the moment the printer starts receiving the print data until the moment printing is finished.
iPF8400SE 5 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume or Resume Printer. Important job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Basic Printing Workflow • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Pausing Printing iPF8400SE Pausing Printing Basic Printing Workflow Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") ➔ P.462 Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state. To restore normal operation after this state, set Pause Print to Off.
iPF8400SE Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options Enhanced Printing Options User's Guide Choosing Paper for Printing ...................................................................... 32 Printing Photos and Office Documents ..................................................... 33 Adjusting Images ....................................................................................... 40 Printing enlargements or reductions .........................................................
Choosing a Paper for Printing iPF8400SE Choosing Paper for Printing Enhanced Printing Options Choosing a Paper for Printing ................................................................................................................................. 32 ➔ Changing the Type of Paper ...................................................................................................................... 370 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver .............................................................
iPF8400SE Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Office Documents Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals ................................................................................................................ 37 Printing Photos and Images By selecting the following Print Target from Easy Settings of the printer driver, you can easily configure the printing of illustrations and photos. Description Photo (Color) Print photographic images from digital cameras with an optimal setting.
Printing Photos and Images (Windows) 3 iPF8400SE Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. In the A Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
iPF8400SE 9 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) Select the width of the loaded roll in the 10 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔ P.150 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For instructions on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.154 Note Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options 11 M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).
Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) 5 iPF8400SE Access the Main pane. Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
iPF8400SE 9 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options 11 12 13 14 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for ted. B Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selec- Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12". Specify additional printing conditions.
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 2 iPF8400SE Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows).") ➔ P.157 Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5 Select the 6 Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list.
iPF8400SE 7 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Enhanced Printing Options 9 Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF8400SE Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver .................................................................................................................. 40 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ........................................................................................ 41 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ...............................................................
iPF8400SE Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Matching Mode Description Remarks You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer profile, and matching method in detail. This allows you to use ICC profiles for digital cameras and scanners, ICC profiles created using the profile creation tool, etc.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) 2 iPF8400SE Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.157 Enhanced Printing Options Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Click 6 Click Color in the Adjusting Images 3 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. G Color Mode list.
iPF8400SE 7 Click box. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog Enhanced Printing Options On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan Description Adjusting Images 8 Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Magenta F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone.
iPF8400SE Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) 11 Confirm the settings of 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.154 Note Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets.
iPF8400SE Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 6 In the 7 Click 8 Click Color in the Enhanced Printing Options 5 Adjusting Images A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. H Color Mode list.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) 9 iPF8400SE Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 10 On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Magenta F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone.
iPF8400SE Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Access the Page Setup pane. 13 Confirm the settings of 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 12 Adjusting Images A Paper Source and C Page Size. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.
iPF8400SE Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) • Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description This prints at the highest resolution. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Thicken Fine Lines Prints making fine lines appear thicker. Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) 5 Click 6 Click Image in the 7 Click High (600dpi) in the iPF8400SE D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images E Print Priority list. F Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Note 8 Click Monochrome in the 9 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click G Color Mode list. H Color Settings.
iPF8400SE 12 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.154 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photographic images in monochrome. 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Click 9 Click Image in the Enhanced Printing Options 6 iPF8400SE Adjusting Images 10 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. E Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note 52 11 Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list.
iPF8400SE 12 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." Enhanced Printing Options Note Access the Page Setup pane. 14 Confirm the settings of 15 Confirm the print settings, and then click Adjusting Images 13 ➔ P.40 A Paper Source and C Page Size. M Print to start printing.
iPF8400SE Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size Printing enlargements or reductions Enhanced Printing Options Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ............................................................................................................. 54 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ...................................................................................... 54 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ......................................................
iPF8400SE 1 2 Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.157 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
iPF8400SE Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Enhanced Printing Options 10 Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 11 Select the D Fit Paper Size check box. 12 Click ISO A3 in the 13 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. G Paper Size list. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 2 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.157 4 In the 5 Select the printing application in the 6 7 8 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. E Print Target list. Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
iPF8400SE Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 9 Select the Enhanced Printing Options Note Printing enlargements or reductions 10 Click C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. E Fit Roll Paper Width. • After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed.
iPF8400SE 1 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. Enhanced Printing Options Note 2 Select the printer in the 3 In the 4 A Printer list. F Paper Size list, click the size of the original.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value 9 iPF8400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 10 11 12 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for ted. B Roll Width. In this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) is selec- Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4.
iPF8400SE Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) • Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. Enhanced Printing Options • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) ➔ P.61 • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) ➔ P.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF8400SE Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Select the printing application in the Enhanced Printing Options 3 Printing enlargements or reductions 6 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
iPF8400SE 12 Click Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) F Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portions off the bottom and right edges of the paper will not be printed. Enhanced Printing Options Note • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) 1 This sets the iPF8400SE B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Enhanced Printing Options Note Printing enlargements or reductions If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the 3 In the 4 64 and application software you are using.
iPF8400SE 9 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options 11 12 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is Printing enlargements or reductions 10 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4.
Printing on Oversize Paper iPF8400SE Printing at full size Enhanced Printing Options Printing on Oversize Paper ..................................................................................................................................... 66 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................................................................................................................... 67 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ......................................................................
iPF8400SE Printing at Full Size (Windows) For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) 1 2 Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu.
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) 5 iPF8400SE Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 6 Click 7 In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. 8 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 9 Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. A Page Size list.
iPF8400SE 1 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size 9 iPF8400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 10 11 12 13 Select and click a roll paper in the A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize.
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing at Actual Size • Although it normally prints borderless on the top, bottom, left, and right (4-edge borderless), in the following cases, it becomes borderless only on the left and right (2-edge borderless) because the top and bottom of the printed image are not automatically cut. • When the following settings are made in the printer control panel • Cutting Mode is Manual • CutDustReduct.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) iPF8400SE Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. Enhanced Printing Options • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at the Important Printing at full size • • • • • 1 edges.
iPF8400SE 6 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is cut, depending on frequency of use. In this kind of situation, change the ink drying time using the following procedure. • Click Advanced Settings in Media Type.
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) 13 In 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. C Borderless Printing Method, click F Print Image with Actual Size. Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.154 Note Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example.
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) 6 Choose Print in the application menu. 7 Access the Main pane. Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 8 9 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) 12 Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 13 iPF8400SE Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................................................................................. 81 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) .......................................................... 82 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) ............................................................
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. Note The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed.
iPF8400SE 1 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the 2 3 4 margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) 7 iPF8400SE Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 8 In the 9 Select and click a roll paper in the 10 80 A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". L Paper Source list. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width • Borderless printing is only available with rolls. • Paper you can use for borderless printing is restricted to particular types of paper and rolls of particular widths. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF8400SE • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing. Note Enhanced Printing Options For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
iPF8400SE 6 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) Select the print target in the E Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is cut, depending on frequency of use. In this kind of situation, change the ink drying time using the following procedure.
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 13 In 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. C Borderless Printing Method, make sure E Scale to fit Roll Paper Width is selected. Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 6 Choose Print in the application menu. 7 Access the Main pane. Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 8 9 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 12 Enhanced Printing Options 13 Borderless Printing 14 15 16 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for ted. iPF8400SE B Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selec- Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
iPF8400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes ................................................................................................................... 95 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) ............................................................................................. 95 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) .........................................
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF8400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Enhanced Printing Options By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners. However, you may not be able to print 18.0 m due to restrictions in the settable document size according to the application software.
iPF8400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Under Paper Size, enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height. 8 Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. 9 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 10 Close the printer driver dialog box. • Although you can even set Custom Size for the paper size, the maximum settable size is 3.2 m. The setting of CusNote tom Size is disabled when you exit the application software.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 After confirming that Enhanced Printing Options 3 iPF8400SE Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 6 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. D Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
iPF8400SE 8 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Select the 10 11 12 derless Printing check box. Select and click a roll paper in the After you click L Paper Source list. E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) 2 iPF8400SE In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes. Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
iPF8400SE 4 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 6 7 Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter 100*500. If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list. Under Paper Size, enter 10 in Width and 50 in Height. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 3 In the 4 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 5 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 6 Access the Page Setup pane. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 2 iPF8400SE Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8 94 9 10 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list.
iPF8400SE Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes 11 Click 12 Confirm the print settings, and click F Fit Roll Paper Width. M Print to start printing. ➔ P.271 Note Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver. Once you register a paper size, you then can select it repeatedly from the paper size list. The paper size can be set up to 18.0 m.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5 In the 6 After confirming that Enhanced Printing Options 4 iPF8400SE Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Easy Settings is selected, select from the E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 Click 9 Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. 430 mm Square is used in this example.
iPF8400SE Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) 14 Click Cut Sheet in the 15 In the 16 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. L Paper Source list. A Page Size list, click the size you added,430 mm Square. ➔ P.154 Note Printing by using Custom Size Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) 7 iPF8400SE Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8 Click Cut Sheet in the 9 Click Custom Size in the L Paper Source list. A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 10 Confirm that mm is selected in Units. 11 Enter 430 (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. 12 Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
iPF8400SE Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) Choose Print in the application menu. 4 Select the printer in the 5 7 8 9 10 11 Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 43.00 cm in Height and Width. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 6 A Printer list. Enhanced Printing Options 3 In Non-Printable Area, enter 0.5 for the top and side margins and 2.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 13 In the 14 After confirming that 15 Make your selection in the 16 Access the Page Setup pane. 17 Click Cut Sheet in the 18 In 19 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 12 iPF8400SE Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Easy Settings is selected, select from the E Print Target list. F Print Quality list.
iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously .................................................................................................................... 105 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) .............................................................................................. 105 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) ..................................................................
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF8400SE • Free Layout (Mac OS) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout. Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5 Select the 6 Click Free Layout in the Enhanced Printing Options 4 8 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7 A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Access the Page Setup pane. 3 Select the 4 Click Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 1 5 6 N Free Layout check box. M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.
iPF8400SE 7 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, see "Free Layout." ➔ P.310 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • Banner Printing Enhanced Printing Options Note Tiling and multiple pages per sheet • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF8400SE Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the Enhanced Printing Options 3 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 5 6 7 106 A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8 Select the 9 Click OK. B Banner Printing check box.
iPF8400SE 10 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.154 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF8400SE Access the Main pane. 6 In the 7 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 8 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 9 Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options 5 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. 10 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the 11 Confirm the print settings, and then click A Paper Source list. M Print to start printing.
iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet • This function cannot be combined with the following options. Important Tiling and multiple pages per sheet • Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. Enhanced Printing Options To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF8400SE Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 6 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 3 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 12 Select the 13 Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Enhanced Printing Options 11 14 A Page Layout list. • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking B Set. If you select a pattern to print borders, the size of the images are re- Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Note A Page Layout check box.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) 1 This sets the iPF8400SE B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Enhanced Printing Options Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
iPF8400SE Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 8 In the 9 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 10 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 11 Access the Page Setup pane. 12 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 7 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 13 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list.
Printing Posters in Sections 14 Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 15 iPF8400SE Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specified in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A3. Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.271 Note Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets.
iPF8400SE Printing Large Posters (Windows) • Paper: Sheets • Paper Size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.157 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Printing Large Posters (Windows) 9 iPF8400SE Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 10 Select the 11 Click Poster (2 x 2) in the A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list. • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. Note • Click B Set under A Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box.
iPF8400SE Printing Originals Centered on Rolls Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets .................................................................................................................. 121 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ............................................................................................ 121 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) .............................................................................................
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF8400SE Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Select the print target in the Enhanced Printing Options 3 Centering originals 6 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.
iPF8400SE Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11 Select the 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Enhanced Printing Options 10 Centering originals E Print Centered check box. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.154 Note Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example.
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) 2 Select the printer in the 3 In the Enhanced Printing Options 4 iPF8400SE A Printer list. F Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click then select Print from the application software menu. Access the Main pane. 6 In the 7 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 8 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list.
iPF8400SE 11 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) is Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click Centering originals 13 Enhanced Printing Options 12 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets J Print Centered check box. M Print to start printing.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options • • • • 1 2 iPF8400SE Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.157 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
iPF8400SE Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) 10 Click 11 Click Cut Sheet in the 12 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 13 Select the 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. F Scaling and enter 50. L Paper Source list. Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals E Print Centered check box. • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to Important enter the paper size.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) 1 This sets the iPF8400SE B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Enhanced Printing Options Note Centering originals If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. 2 Select the printer in the 3 In the 4 124 and application software you are using.
iPF8400SE 9 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options 11 Click Cut Sheet in the Centering originals 10 A Paper Source list. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - Cut Sheet. 12 Select the 13 Confirm the print settings, and then click J Print Centered check box. M Print to start printing.
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees iPF8400SE Conserving roll paper Enhanced Printing Options Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ...................................................................................... 126 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ................................................................ 126 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) ....................................................
iPF8400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the Enhanced Printing Options 3 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
iPF8400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.
iPF8400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 6 In the 7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 5 Conserving roll paper 9 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins 10 iPF8400SE Enhanced Printing Options Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Conserving roll paper 11 Select the 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) • • • • • 1 2 Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options 7 Select and click a roll paper in the 8 Select the width of the loaded roll in the 9 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. iPF8400SE L Paper Source list. M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Conserving roll paper 10 Select the 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box.
iPF8400SE 1 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. 8 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 7 iPF8400SE Conserving roll paper 9 10 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.
iPF8400SE Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. • Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen.
Printing With Watermarks iPF8400SE Other useful settings Enhanced Printing Options Printing With Watermarks ..................................................................................................................................... 136 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) .............................................................. 137 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ..........................................................................
iPF8400SE Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) • Watermarks are supported in Windows. Note • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks. • Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ➔ P.137 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a FILE COPY watermark. 1 2 Document: Any type Page size: A2 (420.
Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) 6 iPF8400SE Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 7 In 8 Select and click a roll paper in the 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. L Paper Source list. M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
iPF8400SE Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. • Mirror A mirror image of the original is printed. Other useful settings • Rotate 180 degrees The original is rotated 180 degrees to print it upside down. Enhanced Printing Options • Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation.
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 6 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 3 iPF8400SE Other useful settings 7 8 9 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
iPF8400SE 12 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.154 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. 1 Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 6 iPF8400SE Other useful settings A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the 12 A Paper Source list.
iPF8400SE 13 Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Other useful settings Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 14 Using Favorites M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) iPF8400SE Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed.
iPF8400SE Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps Note 1 below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note Other useful settings and application software you are using.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Select and click a roll paper in the 7 Access the Main pane. 8 In the A Paper Source list. Enhanced Printing Options 6 iPF8400SE Other useful settings 9 10 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the per later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. H Automatic Cutting list.
iPF8400SE 12 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." Enhanced Printing Options Note ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 148 User's Guide
iPF8400SE User's Guide 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software Printer Driver ........................................................................................... Preview .................................................................................................... Free Layout ............................................................................................. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ............................................... Print Plug-In for Office ......
iPF8400SE Printer Driver Settings Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 150 Windows Software Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ................................................................................................................... 152 Confirming Print Settings ..........................................................................................
iPF8400SE Printer Driver Settings For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. Windows Software • • • • • • • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ➔ P.163 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Color Adjustment Sheet: Color ➔ P.166 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color ➔ P.167 Matching Sheet ➔ P.167 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome ➔ P.169 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome ➔ P.170 Printer Driver • Main Sheet ➔ P.
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF8400SE • Support Sheet ➔ P.180 You can view support information and the user manual. Windows Software Printer Driver • Device Settings Sheet ➔ P.181 You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver. imagePROGRAF Free Layout is a feature for freely arranging originals from various source applications on a single page as desired before printing. For details, see "Free Layout." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the Windows Software 3 Printer Driver A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. • Click the B Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On the Paper Note 5 Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver settings for the feed source and type of paper.
iPF8400SE Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
iPF8400SE Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 Select the Windows Software 3 Printer Driver 5 L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. • If PageComposer is running, access the Special Settings dialog box from the Layout sheet and clear Enable Note Preview Switching. 6 On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed.
Using Favorites iPF8400SE Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favorites. Windows Software Printer Driver 156 1 2 3 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .
iPF8400SE 9 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in A Favorites. • To save a favorite as a file, click J Export and specify the file to save. Note Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 2 iPF8400SE Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, Note when you select the printer, a sheet for configuring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
iPF8400SE Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu 1 2 Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Windows Software Printer Driver 3 Click Printing Preferences to display the Main(or Printing Preferences) dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver.
Main Sheet iPF8400SE Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Windows Software Printer Driver • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will Important apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Main Sheet • B Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ➔ P.163 • C Advanced Settings • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ➔ P.163 • L Open Preview When Print Job Starts If you select this option, imagePROGRAF Preview starts before printing. This allows you to check on-screen previews of documents before printing.
Main Sheet iPF8400SE • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.47 Windows Software • G View Settings Displays the E Print Target setting values. You can view and change the order of E Print Target setting values. • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box • G Color Mode Choose the color mode. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.47 • Depending on the A Media Type setting, some G Color Mode options may not be available. Note Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. • Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ➔ P.
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF8400SE As for the items for which you can select Printer Default in this dialog box, you also can set them from the control panel of the printer. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ P.480 Windows Software Printer Driver A Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Between Pages setting is only valid for rolls. • B Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper.
iPF8400SE View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Setting Item 20 mm (0.8 in) Details Select this when rubbing against the printhead occurs such as when using paper that tends to curl. F Cut Speed Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. High Speed When the Standard setting does not result in cutting the surface cleanly, select this. Standard Select this when you do not have any problems in automatic cutting.
iPF8400SE Color Adjustment Sheet: Color Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced SetNote tings. (See "Main Sheet .") ➔ P.160 • A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics.
iPF8400SE Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔ P.40 Note In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
iPF8400SE Matching Sheet Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system. • B Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed.
iPF8400SE Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. • B Input Profile Settings • C Printer Profile Settings • C: may vary according to the user environment. Printer Driver Specify the printer profile as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings.
iPF8400SE Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome • C Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image. • D Cyan/ E Magenta/ F Yellow Not available. • G Gray Tone Windows Software Not available. • H Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen).
iPF8400SE Page Setup Sheet • B Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. • C Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Windows Software Page Setup Sheet Printer Driver • A Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see "Paper Sizes." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Page Setup Sheet • F Print Image with Actual Size Prints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width of Roll Paper for either the length or width of the document from the A Page Size list. • G Paper Size Windows Software Available when D Fit Paper Size is selected. Choose the size of the paper you will print on. For details on available paper sizes, see "Paper Sizes." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Paper Size Options Dialog Box • N Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. A Automatic Cutting, you can specify Yes or No and Print Cut Guideline. • Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Select ➔ P.143 Windows Software Under B Banner Printing when printing multiple pages continuously. ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Layout Sheet • A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. • B Delete Custom paper sizes created by users can be deleted from the However, they cannot be deleted in the following situations. A Paper Size List, as needed. Windows Software • If a standard paper size of the printer driver is selected. • If an oversized paper size is selected. • If a paper size marked with a red circle is selected.
iPF8400SE Layout Sheet • B Set Click to display one of the following dialog boxes depending on the selection in A Page Layout. In these dialog boxes, you can specify layout details and which pages to print, as well as other settings. • Page Layout Printing • Pages to Print • Free Layout Settings Activating this option makes two settings available, Watermarks and • Printing With Watermarks D Edit Watermark. ➔ P.136 • Watermarks Lists the provided watermarks. Choose the watermark to print.
Page Options Dialog Box iPF8400SE Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (See "Layout Sheet .") ➔ P.174 Note • A Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select B Print Time Also. • C Print User Name Select where the user name is printed, as desired.
iPF8400SE Special Settings Dialog Box Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Windows Software Sheet .") Note ➔ P.174 • Click the processing method for Parameter within the Settings Summaries frame to display a list of the setting details under the frame. Printer Driver • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings.
iPF8400SE Favorites Sheet Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. • Using Favorites ➔ P.143 • B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites. • C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
iPF8400SE Utility Sheet • H Add Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. Windows Software Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. • J Export Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a file. Printer Driver • I Import • K Up Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list.
iPF8400SE Support Sheet • B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Click to launch Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy), which enables you to create hot folders used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy and assign print settings to hot folders. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER For details, see "Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.225 ➔ P.216 Windows Software • This function is not available on 64-bit version of Windows.
iPF8400SE Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application.
The Features of Preview iPF8400SE Preview The Features of Preview ....................................................................................................................................... 182 Starting Preview ................................................................................................................................................... 182 Preview Main Window ...................................................................................................................
iPF8400SE 3 Starting Preview On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. Windows Software Preview • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. 5 Preview main window is displayed.
Preview Main Window iPF8400SE Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. Windows Software Preview • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area.
iPF8400SE Preview Main Window • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." ➔ P.186 Windows Software Preview • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size.
iPF8400SE Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. Windows Software Preview • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout." • Center Originals Across Roll You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer.
iPF8400SE Enlarge/Reduce the screen display • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. Windows Software • Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor. Enlarge/Reduce the screen display You can enlarge or reduce the screen display when you select Zoom from the View menu.
iPF8400SE Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Windows Software Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can fit lengthwise across the roll. Use Driver Settings Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to rotate pages.
iPF8400SE Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1 In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Windows Software Preview Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of .
iPF8400SE Printing with Selecting the Layout • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. Note • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. • You can select only Upper Button or Lower Button if Cut Sheet is selected. Windows Software Preview Button Details The button is selected currently. The button can be selected. The button can not be selected.
iPF8400SE Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. 2 Click the Print button. Windows Software 1 Preview Printing on the center begins. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF8400SE Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. 2 Click the Print button. Windows Software 1 Preview Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins.
iPF8400SE The Features of Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ................................................................................................................................. 193 Starting Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 194 Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page .....................................................................
Starting Free Layout iPF8400SE Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. 1 Start the apllication software which you use. 2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Windows Software • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note 3 From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet. Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.
iPF8400SE 5 Free Layout Main Window On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. Windows Software Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Detailed Settings iPF8400SE • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu.
iPF8400SE Preferences Dialog Box Refer to "Printer Driver" ➔ P.150 for details on the printer driver. • When you select the Detailed Settings, the only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and theLayout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Note Preferences Dialog Box Windows Software This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences of Free Layout.
iPF8400SE Page Options Dialog Box Setting Details Solid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style. Dotted Line You can print the dotted line as the frame style. Dashed Line You can print the dashed line as the frame style. Crop Marks You can print with the crop marks. Windows Software Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout.
iPF8400SE Zoom Dialog Box • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Note Upper Left to Right or Upper Right to Left. • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose Upper Left to Bottom or Lower Left to Top. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 50.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 1.97(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
Format Dialog Box iPF8400SE • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Windows Software Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise. • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note Free Layout • Enl./Red.
iPF8400SE Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. Horizontal Pos You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters. Page Pos You can input the number of the page position in numerical characters. • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size.
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page 3 iPF8400SE In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Windows Software Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Note 5 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings.
iPF8400SE 6 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Windows Software 7 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Windows Software 2 iPF8400SE Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.
iPF8400SE Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Note 5 6 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. Windows Software In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
Selecting an Object iPF8400SE Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Windows Software Free Layout • To select an object, click that object. Note • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. • To select all objects, select Select All from the Edit menu.
iPF8400SE 2 Moving an Object Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Windows Software Resizing by specifying a scaling value 2 Select an object. Click on the Enl./Red. checkbox in the Format Dialog Box and select Scaling. You either enter numbers directly. Note 3 ➔ P.199 Free Layout 1 • You can input between 25 and 600. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
Laying out Objects Automatically 2 iPF8400SE Select Rotate Left 90 Degrees orRotate Right 90 Degrees from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box ➔ P.199 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Windows Software Laying out Objects Automatically Free Layout Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Object from the Object menu.
iPF8400SE Aligning Objects • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Windows Software • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Free Layout • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.
Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF8400SE • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Windows Software Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1 Select an object. 2 Select the Overlapping Order menu from the Object menu. Note • The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. • You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object.
iPF8400SE Pasting a Copied or Cut Object • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Windows Software • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 2 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page.
Folded Duplex Window iPF8400SE Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Windows Software Free Layout • The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu.
iPF8400SE Finished Size Settings Dialog Box • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings. • Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size.
iPF8400SE Binding Settings Dialog Box Setting Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) Details Prints by rotating pages by 90 degrees. Pages are automatically rotated if they will fit within the roll paper width when rotated, and are not rotated if they will not fit within the roll paper width. Binding Settings Dialog Box Windows Software This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from theEdit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings.
iPF8400SE Prints using Folded Duplex Setting Dashed Line Details You can print the dashed line as the frame style. • Only Print Center and Edges To print fold lines at the center and both edges, select the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox. Prints using Folded Duplex 1 2 Select two objects from the layout area of Free Layout. Select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu of Free Layout. Open the Folded Duplex window and arrange the selected objects in the layout area.
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF8400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .................................................................................... 216 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................................ 216 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ...................................................................................
iPF8400SE 3 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Windows Software • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter.
Hot Folder iPF8400SE • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Note Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.216 • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. Windows Software • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. • Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
iPF8400SE Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Windows Software Note 2 3 RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.216 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button.
Creating a New Hot Folder 4 iPF8400SE Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are Note displayed in the list. Click the Next button. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 5 6 Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. Select the color matching method. Click the Next button.
iPF8400SE 7 Creating a New Hot Folder To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the Next button. Note • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. • You cannot use the Back button, after clicking the Next button here. Windows Software Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box.
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF8400SE Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder 1 2 Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageNote 3 RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.216 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays.
iPF8400SE 4 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. Windows Software The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button.
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder 6 iPF8400SE As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") ➔ P.225 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
iPF8400SE Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Windows Software ➔ P.150 for details on the printer driver. • The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet.
Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF8400SE Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
iPF8400SE Print Plug-In for Officefeatures Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures .............................................................................................................................. 227 Steps to install ...................................................................................................................................................... 228 Steps to uninstall .......................................................................................
Steps to install iPF8400SE Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation. Note Windows Software 1 Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. • If the installer screen does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM drive icon of your computer and douNote ble-click the iPFInst.exe icon. Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button. 3 Click the Nextbutton.
iPF8400SE 4 Steps to install Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. Windows Software Click the Start button. 6 Click the Yes button. Print Plug-In for Office 5 • The following message may be displayed in Windows 8 or a Note later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Framework by following the procedure.
Steps to uninstall 7 iPF8400SE Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want Important to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn.
iPF8400SE When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In sometimes do not appear in the Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office applications, and the Print Plug-In for Office functions are not available. In this event, re-install Print Plug-In for Office. If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 or later, you can also enable add-ins to display Print Plug-In for Office.
When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed 3 iPF8400SE Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 4 5 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. • For Microsoft Office 2007 1 Click the Office button and then click the options button.
iPF8400SE 3 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. Windows Software 5 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Print Plug-In for Office 4 Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. • For Microsoft Office 2003 1 Click About in the Help menu of application.
To start from Microsoft Word 2 iPF8400SE Click the Disabled Items button in the About dialog box. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 3 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. To start from Microsoft Word Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Word. 1 2 Start Microsoft Word.
iPF8400SE 4 To start from Microsoft Word Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update the display. The print Wizard is displayed. The settings Print Matching Roll Width, Borderless Printing, Multi-Page Printing, and Print Using Registered Settings can be set.
Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF8400SE Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is Important open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
iPF8400SE Print Matching Roll Width(Word) • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Click Print Matching Roll Width. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type.
Borderless Printing(Word) 11 iPF8400SE Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed. This is convenient if you to need print multiple times using the same setting. Windows Software • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen.
iPF8400SE 4 Borderless Printing(Word) Click Borderless Printing. Windows Software A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the Note application. 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout.
Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF8400SE Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. Windows Software 8 Print Plug-In for Office 10 11 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • Press the One-Touch Registration button to register the settings.
iPF8400SE 3 Multi-Page Printing(Word) Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 4 Click Multi-Page Printing. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select layout from Layout Selection.
Register the settings (Word) iPF8400SE Select Next. 8 Select Media Type. Windows Software 7 Print Plug-In for Office 9 10 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
iPF8400SE 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Windows Software 3 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click 5 Click OK, and return to the Print screen. 6 Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Print Plug-In for Office 4 • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registered settings.
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF8400SE • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Important Click Print Using Registered Settings. 5 Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. Windows Software 4 Print Plug-In for Office 7 8 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages.
iPF8400SE 9 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orientation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Use the Large-Format Printing Wizard to create portrait page sizes for Potrait Orientation, and landscape page sizes for Landscape Orientation. 1 Start Microsoft Word.
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click the Create Page button. 7 ClickOK if the message is displayed. 8 Edit and create the document. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Note Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(Word)." ➔ P.236 • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data.
iPF8400SE To start from Microsoft PowerPoint • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important 3 ➔ P.231 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings.") ➔ P.266 Menu Printer list The print Wizard is displayed.
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF8400SE Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is Important open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
iPF8400SE 3 Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 4 Click Print Matching Roll Width. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout.
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. Windows Software 8 iPF8400SE Print Plug-In for Office 10 11 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
iPF8400SE 3 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important 4 5 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Click Borderless Printing. Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. 10 11 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
iPF8400SE 12 Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Print Plug-In for Office Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.
Register the settings (PowerPoint) Select Next. 8 Select Media Type. Windows Software 7 iPF8400SE Print Plug-In for Office 9 10 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
iPF8400SE 2 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Windows Software 3 Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click 5 Click OK, and return to the Print screen. 6 Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Print Plug-In for Office 4 • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registered settings.
Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF8400SE • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Important Click Print Using Registered Settings. 5 Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. Windows Software 4 Print Plug-In for Office 7 8 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.
iPF8400SE 9 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orientation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Use the Large-Format Printing Wizard to create portrait page sizes for Potrait Orientation, and landscape page sizes for Landscape Orientation. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint.
To start from Microsoft Excel iPF8400SE Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click the Create Page button. 7 ClickOK if the message is displayed. 8 Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Important • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard.
iPF8400SE To start from Microsoft Excel • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important 3 ➔ P.231 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings.") ➔ P.266 Menu Printer list The print Wizard is displayed.
Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF8400SE • If you click the Print button with a graph selected, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to Note continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. • If you click the Print button with a page break set, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. If you do not use the set page break, check the page break preview and change the setting.
iPF8400SE 4 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button.
Print Selected Area(Excel) 9 iPF8400SE Select Next. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 10 Select Media Type. 11 Enter Copies. 12 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
iPF8400SE Print Selected Area(Excel) If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print area. Windows Software The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Plug-In for Office 4 Click Print Selected Area. • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. Important A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress.
Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF8400SE The Layout menu will appear automatically. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a Important smaller range and then run the analysis. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size.
iPF8400SE 12 Configuring Binding (Excel) If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen.
Configuring Special Settings 6 iPF8400SE Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 7 Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. 1 2 Click imagePROGRAF in the toolbar, and select Special Settings. Turn the checkbox for the item you want to change on or off.
iPF8400SE User's Guide 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software Printer Driver ........................................................................................... Preview .................................................................................................... Free Layout ............................................................................................. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...............................................
iPF8400SE Printer Driver Settings Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 268 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ................................................................................................................... 269 Confirming Print Settings .............................................................................................................
iPF8400SE • • • • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ➔ P.283 Matching pane ➔ P.279 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome ➔ P.283 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome ➔ P.284 • Page Setup Pane ➔ P.285 You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, the orientation, the paper size and source, and automatic cutting.
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Access the Main pane. 6 In the 7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 In the Mac OS Software 5 iPF8400SE Printer Driver 9 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size.
iPF8400SE Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm what printing conditions have been specified, as follows. Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
Using Favorites iPF8400SE Access the Main pane. 3 Select the 4 Click Mac OS Software 2 Printer Driver 5 O Print Preview check box. M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 6 Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. 7 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see "Preview." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature Note of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 1 In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
iPF8400SE Main Pane Common Items Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.357 • C Set Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Main Pane Configuration using Easy Settings Mac OS Software Printer Driver • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images ➔ P.33 • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • G View set. Click to display the View set. dialog box, which enables you to confirm the settings for the selected item from the E Print Target list or change the order of items listed in E Print Target. • View set.
iPF8400SE Main Pane Configuration using Advanced Settings Mac OS Software Printer Driver • E Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.47 • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.47 • G Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit.
iPF8400SE Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box • H Color Mode Choose the color mode. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.47 • I Set Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. • Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ➔ P.40 • J Unidirectional Printing • Q Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print fine lines more distinctly. The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings.
iPF8400SE Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box • C Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink dried even if Cutting Mode is set to Automatic. Setting Item Details Mac OS Software Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. None Paper is ejected immediately after printing completes. 30 sec.
iPF8400SE View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. None After printing completes, the roll is not cut per page, and the next page of data is printed successively. Print Cut Guideline After printing completes, a line is printed per page, and the next page of data is printed successively.
iPF8400SE Matching pane • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and Note then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") ➔ P.273 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode.
iPF8400SE Matching pane ICC Matching Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS Software Note then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") Printer Driver • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and ➔ P.273 • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. • B Input Profile Settings You can choose Input Profile.
iPF8400SE Color Settings Pane: Color Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
iPF8400SE Object Adjustment dialog box: Color • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ➔ P.283 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Mac OS Software Note Printer Driver • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel.
iPF8400SE Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Note Pane .") ➔ P.273 • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔ P.40 • A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. Mac OS Software • B View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern.
iPF8400SE Page Setup Pane • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel. Note • A Images Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. • B Graphics • C Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Page Setup Pane Printer Driver The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help.
iPF8400SE Page Setup Pane Activate this setting for borderless printing to match the size and width of the paper. • Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width • Borderless Printing at Actual Size ➔ P.70 ➔ P.81 • J Print Centered Select this checkbox to print document images in the center of the paper. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ➔ P.117 • Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ➔ P.
iPF8400SE The Features of Preview Preview The Features of Preview ....................................................................................................................................... 287 Starting Preview ................................................................................................................................................... 287 Preview Preferences Dialog Box ......................................................................................................
Starting Preview 4 iPF8400SE Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Mac OS Software Preview • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Preview main window is displayed.
iPF8400SE Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Mac OS Software Preview • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
Preview Main Window iPF8400SE • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Mac OS Software Preview • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. 290 • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document.
iPF8400SE This area appears when you click Paper Settings Panel Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. Mac OS Software Preview • Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type.
iPF8400SE Paper Settings Panel • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows. • Easy Settings ➔ P.293 • Advanced Settings ➔ P.294 Mac OS Software • Paper Source You can select the paper source.
iPF8400SE Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Mac OS Software Preview • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
Advanced Settings iPF8400SE The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality High / Standard / Fast Resolution 600dpi / 300dpi • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher.
iPF8400SE Output Settings Panel • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality Highest quality / High / Standard / Fast Resolution 600dpi / 300dpi Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher.
iPF8400SE Output Settings Panel Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width *Displayed only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Scaling Enlarges/reduces the whole page by the scaling rate as specified. Input the scaling value in numerical characters. You can specify a range between 5 and 600%. *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. *Although Scaling can be set to make the image larger than the media size, the part that does not fit in the media cannot be printed.
iPF8400SE Color Settings Panel • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. Mac OS Software Preview • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome.
iPF8400SE Color Adjustment • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. Note • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Mac OS Software • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment.
iPF8400SE Color Adjustment Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature. Contrast Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the image. *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast.
Matching iPF8400SE Setting Contrast Details *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Matching Mac OS Software You can set the matching. • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed. Important Preview • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job.
iPF8400SE Matching • Matching Method You can select a matching method to suit the print job. • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer impression than 2.2, select 1.8. • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode.
iPF8400SE Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software.
iPF8400SE ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly.
iPF8400SE ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. 2 To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu.
iPF8400SE Go to Page Dialog Box • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Go to Page Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Go to Page from the View menu. Mac OS Software • You can not select Go to Page if the document is only one page. Preview Note • Page Input the page number in numerical characters to display in the preview area.
Print on the Center 5 iPF8400SE Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note Mac OS Software 1 On the Output Settings Panel Centered check box on. ➔ P.295 , click the Print Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins.
iPF8400SE 2 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees On the Output Settings Panel ➔ P.295 , click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Mac OS Software Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Preview 3 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. 1 On the Paper Settings Panel 2 On the Output Settings Panel 3 4 ➔ P.291 ➔ P.295 , select Roll Paper in Paper Source.
Display with All 2 iPF8400SE Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Mac OS Software Preview Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. 1 Select 2 All is displayed. Fit Screen from the tool bar. Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. 1 Select Actual Size from the tool bar.
iPF8400SE 2 Moving a Page Actual size is displayed. Mac OS Software Preview Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. 1 Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. 2 The target page appears. • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails.
The Features of Free Layout iPF8400SE Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ................................................................................................................................. 310 Starting Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 310 Mac OS Software Free Layout Main Window .........................................................................................
iPF8400SE 4 Starting Free Layout Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Mac OS Software Note 5 Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Free Layout main window is displayed.
Free Layout Main Window iPF8400SE Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Mac OS Software Free Layout • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
iPF8400SE Free Layout Main Window • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.
Paper Settings Panel iPF8400SE Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.
iPF8400SE Easy Settings • Copies You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. Mac OS Software • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information.
iPF8400SE Advanced Settings Setting Details CAD (Color Line Drawing) Suitable for printing fine lines such as drawings clearly. Perspective, GIS Suitable for attractive printing of 3D-CAD drawings, perspective drawings, and GIS drawings including maps. Custom Settings Suitable for printing documents for which Advanced Settings have been specified. • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type.
iPF8400SE Advanced Settings • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text. However, you may not achieve the quality you expect with printing photographs or other images with many filled areas.
iPF8400SE Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver.
iPF8400SE Color Adjustment • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select Color on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Adjustment.
iPF8400SE Color Adjustment Setting Details Saturation Adjusts the hues for vivid color or dark color. Gray Tone Adjusts gray from cool black (bluish tones) to warm black (reddish tones). • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Mac OS Software Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images.
iPF8400SE Matching Matching You can set the matching. • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed. Important Mac OS Software Free Layout • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode ➔ P.322 Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode ➔ P.323 Enables color matching using ICC profiles.
iPF8400SE Driver Matching Mode • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Input Profile Select the input profile. • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Mac OS Software • Printer Profile Select the printer profile. • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Free Layout • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the layout area.
iPF8400SE ICC Matching Mode Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly. Colorimetric Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input color space. This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print.
iPF8400SE ColorSync 4 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. 2 Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. Mac OS Software 1 Free Layout Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. 324 • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on.
iPF8400SE Page Setup Dialog Box • Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. • Grid Color Select the grid line color.
Zoom Dialog Box iPF8400SE • Paper Orientation This selects the paper orientation. The following settings are available for orientation. Setting Details Vertical Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation as it is. Horizontal Prints the image and text by rotating sideways 90 degrees from the orientation as specified in the application. Mac OS Software • Roll Paper Length Set the length of one page to print on roll paper.
iPF8400SE Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Mac OS Software Free Layout • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 3 4 iPF8400SE In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the Print button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.
iPF8400SE Changing the Object Size Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Note Resizing by means of mouse operation 2 Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size.
Rotating an Object iPF8400SE Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. 1 2 Select an object. Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box ➔ P.327 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Mac OS Software Free Layout • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects.
iPF8400SE 2 Aligning Objects Select the align menu from the Object menu. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF8400SE • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Mac OS Software • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1 Select an object. 2 Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position.
iPF8400SE Pasting a Copied or Cut Object • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Mac OS Software • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Free Layout • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 2 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu.
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF8400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .................................................................................... 334 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................................ 334 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ...................................................................................
iPF8400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Mac OS Software Note Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.334 • Delete files in the folder From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete only files in the hot folder.
Creating a New Hot Folder iPF8400SE Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageNote 2 3 4 336 RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.334 Click the Add button in Enlarged Copy Settings to open the Destination Selection dialog box. From the printer list in Destination, select the printer of destination.
iPF8400SE 7 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Mac OS Software Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 9 From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. 10 For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.
Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel ➔ P.340 . 5 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel ➔ P.344 .
iPF8400SE 6 Deleting a Hot Folder Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel ➔ P.346 . Mac OS Software Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. 8 From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. 9 For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button. Check the Share files and folders using FTP and Share files and folders using SMB checkboxes to configure the sharing. For OS X v10.
Setting the Print Parameters 3 4 iPF8400SE Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. Mac OS Software • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Note Setting the Print Parameters Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy You can set the print conditions in the setting panels within the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.
iPF8400SE Paper Settings Panel • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Select to print on the cut sheet. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper.
iPF8400SE Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
iPF8400SE Advanced Settings • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower.
Output Settings Panel iPF8400SE • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower. Output Settings Panel Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing.
iPF8400SE Output Settings Panel • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Note • Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper. Note scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting point in the upper left corner of the page.
iPF8400SE Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Note • Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select the matching mode.
iPF8400SE Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Details Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software.
ICC Matching Mode iPF8400SE ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setting 3 Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly.
iPF8400SE Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER and complete the settings for enlargement copy. For details, see "Creating a New Hot Folder." ➔ P.336 2. Complete the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder.
iPF8400SE 350 User's Guide
iPF8400SE User's Guide 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper Handling and Use of Paper Basic Printing Workflow Paper ....................................................................................................... 352 Handling rolls ........................................................................................... 363 Handling sheets .......................................................................................
iPF8400SE Types of Paper Paper Types of Paper ..................................................................................................................................................... 352 Paper Sizes .......................................................................................................................................................... 352 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ......................................................................
iPF8400SE Paper Sizes • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver Borderless Printing (*1) Yes 1066.8 mm (42.00 in) 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm) Yes 1030.0 mm (40.55 in) JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030.0mm) Yes 914.4 mm (36.00 in) 36-in. Roll (914.4mm) Yes 841.0 mm (33.11 in) ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm) Yes 762.0 mm (30.00 in) 30-in. Roll (762.0mm) No 728.0 mm (28.66 in) JIS B1/B2 Roll (728.0mm) No 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 24-in.
iPF8400SE Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Paper Sizes Handling and Use of Paper Paper 558.8 × 863.6 mm (22.00 × 34.00 in) 17"x22"(ANSI C) 431.8 × 558.8 mm (17.00 × 22.00 in) 11"x17"(Ledger) 279.4 × 431.8 mm (11.00 × 17.00 in) 13"x19"(Super B) 330.2 × 482.6 mm (13.00 × 19.00 in) Letter(8.5"x11") 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.50 × 11.00 in) Legal(8.5"x14") 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8.50 × 14.00 in) 36"x48"(ARCH E) 914.4 × 1219.2 mm (36.00 × 48.00 in) 30"x42"(ARCH E1) 762.0 × 1066.
iPF8400SE Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings • Refer to Paper Reference Guide for details on genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") Note ➔ P.357 • Paper where the size is described in "Paper Sizes" (See "Paper Sizes.") ➔ P.352 • Paper where the thickness is described in "Paper Thickness" in "Specifications" (See "Specifications.
Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper by Adding a Media Type Type Approximate weight Approximate thickness Printer control panel iPF8400SE Printer driver Photo Paper 180 g/m² 0.18 mm (0.0071 in.) LW. Photo Paper Lightweight Photo Paper Photo Paper 260 g/m² 0.26 mm (0.010 in.) HW. Photo Paper Heavyweight Photo Paper Sign/CAD Paper 470 g/m² 0.35 mm (0.014 in.) Bannr Vinyl Banner Vinyl Sign/CAD Paper 300 g/m² 0.28 mm (0.011 in.
iPF8400SE Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Displaying the Paper Reference Guide The Paper Reference Guide are not included. To view, display the Paper Reference Guide on the website from the links in the installed software. An Internet connection is required in order to view them. • Windows The basic instructions for displaying the Paper Reference Guide from the printer driver are as follows. 1. Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button. 3. Click Paper Reference Guide. Paper 2.
Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Handling and Use of Paper Click Print & Scan (or Print & Fax). 3. Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. Paper 2.
iPF8400SE Click Support. 7. Click the User Manual button. 8. Click Paper Reference Guide. Handling and Use of Paper 6. Updating paper information Paper Updating paper information As for paper information of the printer Control Panel and printer driver, you can update it to the latest information by downloading and installing the latest version of Media Information File from the imagePROGRAF website.
Updating paper information iPF8400SE • When your version of Media Configuration Tool is older than the version released on the imagePROGRAF webImportant site, download and install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information File. If you do not install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information File, the latest paper information cannot be updated.
iPF8400SE 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. Paper Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Handling and Use of Paper 3.
Updating paper information Click Support. 7. Click the Support Information button. Handling and Use of Paper 6. iPF8400SE Paper The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed.
iPF8400SE Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ........................................................................................................................... 363 Loading Rolls in the Printer ................................................................................................................................... 366 Changing the Type of Paper ...................................................................................................
Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder iPF8400SE • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend Important wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. Be careful not to cut through any barcodes printed on the roll.
iPF8400SE Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper Side Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly. Roll Holder Side Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the holes (b) of the Roll Holder and insert it firmly. Handling and Use of Paper 3 Handling rolls With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll.
Loading Rolls in the Printer 4 iPF8400SE 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. Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. • Always load rolls when the printer is on.
iPF8400SE 4 Loading Rolls in the Printer Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the grooves (b) on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot, fully into the slot. Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls • Be careful not to drop the roll and hurt yourself when loading it.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF8400SE Once the roll reaches the Paper Retainer, it is automatically advanced over the Platen. • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. Otherwise, it may affect printing quality. We 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.
iPF8400SE 7 Loading Rolls in the Printer Holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release Lever. Handling and Use of Paper 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 rolls 8 • Do not omit steps 7 and 8.
Changing the Type of Paper 9 iPF8400SE Close the Top Cover. Handling and Use of Paper 10 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.") ➔ P.377 ManageRemainRoll Off Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Printed Handling rolls A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen.
iPF8400SE Changing the Type of Paper Changing the Type of Paper • When you load a roll, a menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Select the type of Note 1 paper, and then press the OK button. If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.") ➔ P.
Specifying the Paper Length 4 iPF8400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. • The specified media type setting is updated in the following situations. • When using sheets, if you send a print job before loading a sheet, the media type setting is updated to match the Note type of paper specified by the print job.
iPF8400SE 1 Removing the Roll from the Printer On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). Handling and Use of Paper • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 4 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is rewound.
Removing the Roll from the Printer 7 iPF8400SE Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Handling and Use of Paper • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." ➔ P.375 Handling rolls Note 8 Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." Note ➔ P.366 • Clean inside the top cover before loading paper.
iPF8400SE Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls 1 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 and Use of Paper Remove the Roll Holder from the roll. 3 When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment.
Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF8400SE • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 ( Holder Stopper side) Handling and Use of Paper • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Handling rolls • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not Important stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.
iPF8400SE Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identifies the type of paper and amount left. When ManageRemainRoll is On and you load rolls with printed barcodes, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 2 Select the Main sheet and click in A Media Type. iPF8400SE C Advanced Settings Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 3 In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in B Between Pages and C Between Scans in A Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") ➔ P.163 Mac OS 1 Choose Print in the application menu.
iPF8400SE 2 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Select the Main pane and click Type. C Settings in A Media Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 3 In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS).") ➔ P.277 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings.
iPF8400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Cutting Method Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls Eject (when the paper surface is being scratched / to wait for ink to dry) Select this to move the cutter by key operation and cut paper.
iPF8400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, prinImportant ted documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality or cause rough cut edges. • Once the following step has been performed, the procedure can be started from step 7 the next time.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF8400SE Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) Handling and Use of Paper • Once the following step has been performed, the procedure can be started from step 8 the next time. Note Handling rolls 1 • Printing the second and subsequent times • Printing after replacing with the same type of paper On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se).
iPF8400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. 11 Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Handling and Use of Paper 10 Handling rolls Manual (for paper of which the leading edge rubs the printhead) • Once the following step has been performed, the procedure can be started from step 10 the next time.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Handling and Use of Paper 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. 7 When "Perform the detection of paper leading edge?" is displayed, select Do not perform.
iPF8400SE 11 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Press the Feed button. Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Important 13 Handling rolls • Cut at the dotted line printed on the paper. If you cut on the printer side of the dotted line, the paper leading Handling and Use of Paper 12 edge may rub against the printhead and may deviate from the paper retainer. Press the OK button.
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 2 Handling and Use of Paper 3 Handling rolls 4 iPF8400SE Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of the paper is cut crooked or is not cut straight when roll paper is loaded, it will not print correctly.
iPF8400SE Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls After making the adjustment, you can cut the paper by pressing the Paper Cutting button and selecting "Cut paper". After the paper has been cut, press "Finish paper set". • If you do not press "Finish paper set" after cutting the paper, you will not be able to print again. Note Follow these steps to change the Trim Edge First setting. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se). lect the Paper tab ( Note 2 Press the OK button.
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF8400SE • Do not set CutDustReduct. to On for paper that wrinkles easily, such as Plain Paper or lightweight paper. This may Important impair cutting and cause paper jams. • Borderless printing is not available when CutDustReduct. is set to On. To use borderless printing, select CutDustReduct. > Off. Set CutDustReduct. to On as follows. 1 Handling and Use of Paper On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ).
iPF8400SE Loading Sheets in the Printer Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ................................................................................................................................ 389 Changing the Type of Paper ................................................................................................................................. 370 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ...........................................................................................
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF8400SE • If no print job was received Handling and Use of Paper 1. Press the Load button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Load Cut Sheet", 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 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step. Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover.
iPF8400SE 3 Loading Sheets in the Printer With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows. 1. 2. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right. Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading edge of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as shown. Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen.
Printing From a Desired Starting Point 4 iPF8400SE Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets • If a print job was received Pressing the OK button will advance the paper, and then printing will begin. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. The printer now starts feeding the paper.
iPF8400SE Printing From a Desired Starting Point 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Width Detection, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press the OK button. Load paper in the desired position to start printing from 1 If you did not send a print job in advance, a menu for selection of the type of paper is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
Removing Sheets 5 iPF8400SE Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the paper alignment line (a) on the right side of the printer and the position from which to start printing aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the platen, load the paper. Handling and Use of Paper 6 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. Handling sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows.
iPF8400SE 3 4 5 Removing Sheets Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. Open the Top Cover, lift the Release Lever, and remove the sheet. Handling and Use of Paper Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.
Using the Output Stacker iPF8400SE Output Stacker Output Stacker ..................................................................................................................................................... 503 Using the Output Stacker ..................................................................................................................................... 396 Storing the Output Stacker .....................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Using the Output Stacker When you are performing large-format printing or printing on delicate paper, it is recommended that you spread a clean cloth or paper on the floor and select Eject as the method for cutting roll paper to prevent that printing from becoming soiled or scratched. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") ➔ P.379 • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker, always use it in position (1).
Storing the Output Stacker iPF8400SE Storing the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be stored when performing large-format printing such as banners or if you will not use the Output Stacker for an extended period. 1 When the Output Stacker is in the position used when storing printed documents (a), lift the front Basket Rod gently to release the lock, lower the stacker toward the front (b), and push it all the way back until it stops.
iPF8400SE The Features of Media Configuration Tool Media Configuration Tool (Windows) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ............................................................................................................. 399 Installation Procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 400 Starting Method .......................................................................................
Installation Procedures iPF8400SE Installation Procedures The Media Configuration Tool installation screen appears when you start the installation of a new version of the Media Configuration Tool. The installation procedure started from this screen is described below. • When you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM, the Media Configuration Tool is also installed Important and the media information is also configured. The following procedure is therefore not normally needed.
iPF8400SE 4 The Change Installation Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to All Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed.
iPF8400SE Media Configuration Tool Main Window Media Configuration Tool Main Window The explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window. Handling and Use of Paper • For the step to open the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Starting Method." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver and edit the media type information, click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Adding Media Types iPF8400SE For details on the procedure for changing paper display names, see "Changing Media Names." ➔ P.407 • Delete Button To delete added genuine paper and feed confirmed paper from the printer control panel and printer driver, select the paper to delete and click this button. For details on the procedure for deleting added media types, see "Deleting Media Types You Have Added." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 2 The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). Handling and Use of Paper 3 Adding Media Types Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 4 The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.
Adding Media Types 6 Handling and Use of Paper 7 iPF8400SE In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
iPF8400SE Changing Media Names Changing Media Names 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Note 3 ➔ P.403 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." Handling and Use of Paper • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.
Changing Media Names 4 Handling and Use of Paper 5 iPF8400SE In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
iPF8400SE Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Note ➔ P.403 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper.
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 4 iPF8400SE The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Handling and Use of Paper • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 5 is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button.
iPF8400SE 2 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Note • The names of media switched for non-display appear grayed out in the Media Type list. • Each time you click the Show/Hide button, the display mode cycles from showing both the printer driver and Handling and Use of Paper • You can select multiple paper.
Changing the Display Order of Media Types 5 iPF8400SE Click the OK button. Handling and Use of Paper Changing the Display Order of Media Types 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type InformaNote 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 4 Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button.
Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF8400SE Handling and Use of Paper • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here. • Name in Printer Driver Added custom paper is displayed in the printer driver using this name. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • Name on Printer Control Panel Added custom paper is displayed on the printer control panel using this name. • Standard Paper Displays the paper selected as the standard paper when the custom paper was added.
iPF8400SE Compatible Paper • When adding custom paper, designate a computer for managing paper in advance and always add custom paper Important from that computer. To use that custom paper on other computers, first export the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) for that custom paper from the computer for managing paper, and then import it into another computer for use. • To use a Custom Media Information File (.
Add Custom Paper iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper. Add this as custom paper after making various changes to the standard paper as necessary. • Canon offers absolutely no guarantees regarding the print quality or paper feed properties of customer paper.
iPF8400SE 4 Add Custom Paper The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button. • If you do not know which media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, click the Assist button to open the Media Type Selection Assistance dialog box, and then set either the Weight (grammage) or the Thickness.
Add Custom Paper 7 Handling and Use of Paper 8 iPF8400SE The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loaded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button to execute paper feed adjustment. The adjustment pattern is printed, and the paper feed is automatically adjusted based on the printing result. Once the paper feed adjustment is complete, click the Next button.
iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper Setting Automatic Cutting Settings Drying Time Details • User Cut:Cutting is not performed by the cutter unit. Cut the roll paper using scissors after each sheet. Select this for paper that cannot be cut by the cutter unit. Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. Off:Ejects immediately after printing finishes. • 30 sec./1 min./3 min./5 min./10 min./30 min./60 min.:Ejects after the specified time has elapsed after printing finishes.
Add Custom Paper 11 iPF8400SE The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then click the Start Print button.
iPF8400SE 13 Add Custom Paper Configure Head Height and Vacuum Strength as required and click the Next button. Usually, these do not need to be set. Important head does not rub against the paper. (If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results.) If the printhead rubs against the paper, this can cause damage to the printhead.
Delete Custom Paper iPF8400SE Delete Custom Paper You can delete custom paper that you have already added from printer control panel and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box, see "Using Paper Other Note Handling and Use of Paper 2 than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 2 Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. Handling and Use of Paper 3 Export Custom Media Information The View Settings dialog box is displayed. Follow the on-screen directions and change the settings as required. ➔ P.416 for details on how to configure each setting.
Import Custom Media Information iPF8400SE • You can select multiple paper. Note 3 Specify the location to save the Custom Media Information File. Handling and Use of Paper • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the File. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) Note A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved.
iPF8400SE 3 Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. Handling and Use of Paper 4 Warnings The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. Note The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
iPF8400SE Warnings About the Printhead • If the printhead rubs against the paper during printing, this may cause damage to the printhead. If the printhead is rubbing against the paper, configure the Vacuum Strength in the Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box as follows. • For paper-based media such as Heavyweight Coated Paper: Set to Strong or Strongest • For film-based media such as CAD Tracing Paper: Set to Standard, Strong, or Strongest • For thin paper of thickness 0.
iPF8400SE Checking the update • Custom paper cannot be used with the ambient light adjustment function or Monitor Matching in Color-Matching Method. Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer. Click the About button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the About dialog box. 2 Check the value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT DB Version.
The Features of Media Configuration Tool iPF8400SE Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ............................................................................................................. 428 Procedures for Installing ....................................................................................................................................... 429 Starting Method ........................................................................................
iPF8400SE Procedures for Installing Procedures for Installing Start the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Configuration Tool. • When you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM, the Media Configuration Tool is also installed Important 3 The Software License Agreement is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button.
Starting Method 4 Handling and Use of Paper 5 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 6 iPF8400SE Click the Install button. Enter an administrator name/password and click the Install Software button. Click the Close button. The installation of Media Configuration Tool is complete. • When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following foldNote er.
iPF8400SE Media Configuration Tool Main Window Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Note Handling and Use of Paper • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Configuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed. is not updated.
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF8400SE • Add Genuine Paper button When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types. You can also change the display order of Canon genuine paper and custom paper.
iPF8400SE Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Note • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button. For details on the procedure for changing paper display names, see "Changing Media Names." ➔ P.
Adding Media Types iPF8400SE • It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some conditions. Note Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types.
iPF8400SE 3 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.
Changing Media Names 7 iPF8400SE The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Handling and Use of Paper • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important 8 is updated.
iPF8400SE 2 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated below. alphanumeric, space, "-", ".
Deleting Media Types You Have Added 5 iPF8400SE The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Handling and Use of Paper • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important 6 is updated.
iPF8400SE 2 Deleting Media Types You Have Added In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note 4 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 3 Handling and Use of Paper • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins.
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 5 iPF8400SE Click the OK button. Handling and Use of Paper Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type InformaNote 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.432 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button.
iPF8400SE 3 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Handling and Use of Paper 4 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF8400SE Changing the Display Order of Media Types 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Handling and Use of Paper • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type InformaMedia Configuration Tool (Mac OS) Note 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.432 Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to or ).
iPF8400SE 4 Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Note Important 5 is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Click the OK button.
Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF8400SE • In the following screens, you cannot change the printer where media type information is to be updated. Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Reference Guide). Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here.
iPF8400SE Compatible Paper • When adding custom paper, designate a computer for managing paper in advance and always add custom paper Important from that computer. To use that custom paper on other computers, first export the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) for that custom paper from the computer for managing paper, and then import it into another computer for use. • To use a Custom Media Information File (.
Add Custom Paper iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper. Add this as custom paper after making various changes to the standard paper as necessary. • Canon offers absolutely no guarantees regarding the print quality or paper feed properties of customer paper.
iPF8400SE 4 Add Custom Paper The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button. • If you do not know which media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, click the Assist button to open the Media Type Selection Assistance dialog box, and then set either the Weight (grammage) or the Thickness.
Add Custom Paper 7 Handling and Use of Paper 8 iPF8400SE The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loaded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button to execute paper feed adjustment. The adjustment pattern is printed, and the paper feed is automatically adjusted based on the printing result. Once the paper feed adjustment is complete, click the Next button.
iPF8400SE Add Custom Paper Setting Automatic Cutting Settings Drying Time Details • Eject Cut:When the Cut key is pressed on the printer control panel, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit. Select this if you do not want the printed material to drop immediately after printing, such as to wait for the ink to dry. • User Cut:Cutting is not performed by the cutter unit. Cut the roll paper using scissors after each sheet. Select this for paper that cannot be cut by the cutter unit.
Add Custom Paper 11 iPF8400SE The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then click the Start Print button.
iPF8400SE 13 Add Custom Paper Configure Head Height and Vacuum Strength as required and click the Next button. Usually, these do not need to be set. Important head does not rub against the paper. (If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results.) If the printhead rubs against the paper, this can cause damage to the printhead. head rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results.
Delete Custom Paper iPF8400SE The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver, the name of the added custom paper is disNote played in the Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Tool window.
iPF8400SE Edit Custom Paper Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. 1 Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box, see "Using Paper Other Note Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 3 ➔ P.443 Handling and Use of Paper 2 than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper.
Import Custom Media Information 2 iPF8400SE Select the paper you want to export to media information file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. Handling and Use of Paper • You can select multiple paper. Note Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 3 Specify the location to save the Custom Media Information File. • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the File. Note A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved.
iPF8400SE 2 Click the Import button. Handling and Use of Paper 3 Import Custom Media Information Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 4 The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using.
Warnings iPF8400SE Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter Handling and Use of Paper • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter. For thick paper, hard paper, etc. do not use the cutter unit, and instead cut the roll paper using scissors, etc.
iPF8400SE Checking the update • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high print quality, change the maximum ink usage, or change the media type used as the basis for the custom paper in the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box. • If there is no luster in printed material, set the paper used as the basis for the custom paper to a paper that uses photo ink as the Black ink.
iPF8400SE 458 User's Guide
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel Control Panel Windows Software Operations and Display Screen ............................................................... 460 Printer Menu ............................................................................................
iPF8400SE Control Panel Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ 460 Control Panel Display ........................................................................................................................................... 462 How to View Instructions With Navigate ................................................................................
iPF8400SE Control Panel • ▶ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. • ▼ button Press this button in the menu to move to another item. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to decrement the number. f OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown.
Control Panel Display iPF8400SE Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to access other tabs. Paper tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to paper.
iPF8400SE Control Panel Display Printer status and modes Printer status is classified according to the following five modes. The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed after the current job.
Control Panel Display Error iPF8400SE The printer requires your attention. Any jobs sent from the computer cannot be processed. The tab related to the error is displayed. For information about the display in the case of multiple errors, see "Display Transitions in Error Status.
iPF8400SE Control Panel Display Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. Control Panel Operations and Display Screen *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Control Panel Display iPF8400SE Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are displayed flashing. You can move between the tabs to check the errors by pressing the ◀ and ▶ keys. If multiple errors have occurred in the Job tab and Settings/Adj. tab, the error message switches every four seconds within each tab.
iPF8400SE How to View Instructions With Navigate How to View Instructions With Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. 1 Press the Navigate button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select View Op. Guide, and then press the OK button. Instructions are now displayed.
How to View Instructions With Navigate iPF8400SE Example: Loading sheets Control Panel Operations and Display Screen 468 User's Guide
iPF8400SE Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen.
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF8400SE • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Note Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◀ or ▶ button within 30 seconds, continuous display is resumed. Press the OK button to display the instruction screen for the next step.
iPF8400SE Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 471 Menu Operations .................................................................................................................................................. 472 Menu Structure .....................................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Menu Operations Ink menu operations • Job Menu Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." ➔ P.480 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." ➔ P.472 Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see "Menu Settings.
iPF8400SE Menu Operations Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. Control Panel • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲ or ▼ to scroll through higher and lower menu items. Items you select are highlighted. Printer Menu The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu.
Menu Operations iPF8400SE Specifying menu items 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. Control Panel Printer Menu • 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. Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers.
iPF8400SE Menu Structure 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." ➔ P.471 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed.
Menu Structure iPF8400SE First Level Second Level Third Level BordlessOversize Width Detection Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Fourth Level Fifth Level Standard* | Little Off | On* Off* | On Control Panel *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Menu Structure Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Test Print Adjust Printer User's Guide Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Nozzle Check | Status Print | Interface Print | Paper Details | Print Job Log | Menu Map Head Posi. Standard Adj. Simple Other Initial adjustmt | Manual(*1) Feed Priority Adj. Priority Automatic* | Print Quality | Print Length Adj.
Menu Structure First Level iPF8400SE Second Level NetWare(*7) AppleTalk(*7) Ethernet Driver(*7) Control Panel Printer Menu 478 System Setup Third Level NetWare(*7) Frame Type(*4)(*7) Print Service(*4)(*7) On | Off* Auto Detect(*7) Comm.Mode(* 5)(*7) Ethernet Type(*5)(*7) Spanning Tree(*7) MAC Address(*7) Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level On | Off* Auto Detect | Ethernet 2 | Ethernet 802.2* | Ethernet 802.
iPF8400SE First Level Prep.MovePrinter Admin. Menu(*7) Menu Structure Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Use RemoOn* | Off teUI(*7) Reset PaprSetngs(*7) Show Job Off | On* Log(*7) Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 Printer Menu *1: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Quality. *2: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *3: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *4: Not displayed if NetWare is Off.
Menu Settings iPF8400SE Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. 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." ➔ P.471 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed. Job Menu The same Job Menu as normal is displayed. Set./Adj. Menu A limited Set./Adj.
iPF8400SE Menu Settings Setting Item Paper Details Selects whether or not to automatically cut the leading edge of the roll paper when roll paper is loaded. (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically.") ➔ P.386 CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when paper cutting is selected. This option reduces the amount of debris given off after cutting.
Menu Settings iPF8400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions Keep Paper Type Select On when printing on a particular type of paper regularly. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") ➔ P.370 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Menu Settings Setting Item Job Log (Choose from information about the last three print jobs.) Description, Instructions Head Height A counter for maintenance purposes. Indicates the head height when jobs wereprinted. Temp./Humidity A counter for maintenance purposes. Indicates the temperature and humiditywhen jobs were printed. Adjustment req. A counter for maintenance purposes. Indicates adjustment conditions appliedto jobs.
Menu Settings iPF8400SE Setting Item Adjust Printer Head Posi. Adj. Control Panel Feed Priority Other Adj. Priority Printhead position adjustment is executed during the initial setup. If adjusting the printhead position has not been performed such as due to an error during initial setup or the state of the operating settings when replacing the printhead, select Initial adjustmt. (See "Adjustment When Installing the Printhead.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Menu Settings Setting Item Maintenance Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Replace P.head Execute when replacing the Printhead. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.589 Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. Repl. maint cart Execute when replacing the Maintenance Cartridge. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure.
Menu Settings iPF8400SE Setting Item Interface Setup DNS Settings IPv6 NetWare NetWare Specify the NetWare protocol. To apply your changes, choose Register Setting. Frame Type Specify the frame type to use. Print Service Choose the print service. AppleTalk Ethernet Driver Control Panel Printer Menu System Setup Description, Instructions TCP/IP DNS Domain Name Specify the DNS domain name. Specify whether to use the AppleTalk protocol. To apply your changes, choose Register Setting.
iPF8400SE Menu Settings Setting Item System Setup Paper Size Basis Sht Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Description, Instructions If sheet size detection is activated, choose whether ISO B1 or 28"x40" (ANSI F) is applied when a sheet of an intermediate size is detected. Choose On to use the paper size setting as the basis for printing instead of other settings.
iPF8400SE Status Print Setting Item Description, Instructions Prep.MovePrinter Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. Admin. Menu The password that can be entered is a number from 0 to 9999999. The restriction states and main items are shown below. For more specific information on restricted items, see "Menu Structure." ➔ P.475 Change Password • Viewing and configuration by administrators only Change Password Init.Admin.Pswd Etc.
iPF8400SE 2 Status Print On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button.
Status Print iPF8400SE Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding warnings and errors. Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Paper-related settings. Sht Selection 1 Sht Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Control Panel Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed following head replacement. Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Frequency Warning Printer Menu CarriageScanWdth Carriage scan width setting. Use RemoteUI Settings used by RemoteUI.
iPF8400SE Printing Interface Setting Reports NAME TTL Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION DUTY UNIT:m2 Counters for maintenance purposes. Needed when service is requested. UNIT:sq.f UNIT:A4 Sheet UNIT:Letter Sheet You can print an Interface Print report indicating the current interface settings values of the printer.
Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF8400SE Date The date when the interface setup print report was printed. EOP Timer Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. TCP/IPv4 Frame Type IPv4 settings values.
iPF8400SE TCP/IPv6 Printing Interface Setting Reports Use a stateless address Prefix Length 4 IPv6 settings values.
Printing Interface Setting Reports Network Interface iPF8400SE MAC Address Auto Detect Network interface settings values.
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts Printer Parts Windows Software Printer parts ............................................................................................. 496 Optional accessories ...............................................................................
iPF8400SE Front Printer parts Front .................................................................................................................................................................... 496 Back .................................................................................................................................................................... 498 Top Cover (Inside) ................................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Front f Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot. g Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (See "Output Stacker.") ➔ P.503 h Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll paper here. i Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. j Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") ➔ P.
Back iPF8400SE Back Printer Parts Printer parts a Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. b Accessory Pocket Stores accessories such as 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment. 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. 498 e Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. f Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector.
iPF8400SE Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. b Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. c Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") 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. User's Guide ➔ P.
Carriage iPF8400SE 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. h Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen. Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen. i Fixed Blade The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper.
iPF8400SE Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) c Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. Printer parts b Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and lower the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. To open it, lift the stopper of the lever until it stops, and then push it down toward the front. To close it, push it down until it clicks into place. Printer Parts a Ink tanks Cartridges of ink in various colors.
Stand iPF8400SE Stand Printer Parts Printer parts a Stand L The left leg of the Stand. b Stand R The right leg of the Stand. c Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. d Locking Caster A locking caster that, when the lock is in the ON position, immobilizes the printer. Always set the Locking Caster to the OFF side to unlock it before moving the Stand. Accidentally moving it while the Locking Caster is locked may scratch the floor.
iPF8400SE Output Stacker Output Stacker Printer Parts Printer parts a Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. b White tag A point of reference for attaching the Output Stacker in the right direction. c Basket Arm R and Basket Arm L Hold Basket Rod #2 which passes through the Output Stacker. d Basket Rod #1 Keeps Basket Arm R and Basket Arm L at the same angle. e Basket Rod #2 Affix the cloth Output Stacker to the ends of Basket Arm R/Basket Arm L. (See "Using the Output Stacker.
iPF8400SE Roll Holder Set Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-44 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting Network Environment .............................................................................. Using RemoteUI ...................................................................................... Initial Settings ..........................................................................................
Network Environment iPF8400SE Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows.
iPF8400SE Network Environment • Printing over a NetWare network • Compatible servers • Novell NetWare 4.2/5.1/6.0 • Compatible clients • Windows XP (Professional) • In NetWare 6.0, iPrint is not supported. Note Network Environment After confirming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. For the specifications of the network interface, see "Specifications." ➔ P.676 • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP.
Network Environment iPF8400SE • Example of a NetWare network • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or ApNote pleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use.
iPF8400SE Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary. You can use RemoteUI if an imagePROGRAF printer on a network is connected to your computer.
Using RemoteUI iPF8400SE • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Important Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. • This cannot be used connected via a proxy server. In environments where a proxy server is used, add the printer's IP address to Exceptions (addresses accessed without a proxy server) in the web browser proxy server settings. (Settings may vary depending on the network environment.
iPF8400SE Configuring the IP Address on the Printer Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ............................................................................................................. 511 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .......................................................... 535 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel .............................................................................
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF8400SE • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Network Setting 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv4, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv4 Settings, and then press the OK button.
iPF8400SE Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1 Check the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to ). select the Settings/Adj. tab ( 2. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5.
Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF8400SE Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must configure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IPv6 network settings. 1 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. Note 2 Network Setting Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
iPF8400SE Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) 4 Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. 5 In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. 6 7 8 9 Click New Port. After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. Click Next. In Printer Name or IP Address, enter the printer's IP address. If the DNS is configured, you can also enter the DNS Domain Name.
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Item Network Setting Initial Settings 6 iPF8400SE Details Default Setting Use RARP Activate this setting to use RARP for configuring the IP address. Off Enable DNS Dynamic Update Activate this setting to perform DNS server registration automatically. Off Use Zeroconf Function Activate this setting to use Bonjour. On IP Address Specify the printer's IP address. 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask Specify the printer's subnet mask. 0.0.0.
iPF8400SE Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI When using an IPv6 IP address 1 2 Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. • If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400SE • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP Address for DNS servers and Note DNS domain name in Primary DNS Server Address, Secondary DNS Server Address and DNS Domain Name, respectively.
iPF8400SE Configuring NetWare Network Settings NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ................................................................................................................. 519 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ...................................................................................................................... 519 Specifying NetWare Print Services ..................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Specifying the Printer's Frame Type • Before specifying the frame type, make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. Important • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer's IP address is configured. Note • For instructions on installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, see "Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility." ➔ P.535 .
iPF8400SE 5 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. Network Setting Important 6 Click Set. 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. 8 Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. NetWare Settings • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using RemoteUI.
Specifying NetWare Print Services 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button. 6 iPF8400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the NetWare menu. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Frame Type, and then press the OK button. 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the frame type to use, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the NetWare menu.
iPF8400SE Specifying NetWare Print Services • NDS (Novell Directory Service) and bindery NDS and bindery are both supported. Use the mode that is compatible with your network environment. • Queue server mode and remote printer mode Queue server mode and remote printer mode are both supported. • Queue server mode When using queue server mode, all print server functions are supported, so there is no need for other print server software or hardware.
iPF8400SE Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI 4 To use the printer in remote printer mode, start the print server. To use the NetWare file server as the print server, enter LOAD PSERVER.NLM at the file server and press the Enter key. • This procedure is not required when using queue server mode. Note Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1 Log into NetWare as Admin and start PCONSOLE.
iPF8400SE Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI 3 If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. 4 Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page. 5 Click Edit in the upper-right corner of the NetWare group to display the Edit NetWare Protocol Settings page. 6 Refer to the NetWare Settings Items table to complete the settings.
Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI 7 iPF8400SE Complete the following settings based on the selected service. • If you have selected Bindery PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using a Bindery Print Server) 1. 2. In File Server Name, enter the file server name. 3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services" ➔ P.522 . 4.
iPF8400SE Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks .................................................................................................. 527 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ................................................................................................. 527 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks ......................................................................................
Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks 2 iPF8400SE Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select AppleTalk, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. 6 Press the Menu button. If you have changed any settings, a confirmation message is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Network Setting • Be sure to complete step 6.
iPF8400SE 2 In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet. Next, click AppleTalk, select Make AppleTalk Active, and click Apply now. Network Setting 3 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings Close the Network window and save the settings. Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 1 Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.
Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings iPF8400SE *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer's zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk * entry (for the default zone) as it is. If you enter a network zone name that does not match created zones, the printer will not be detected by Mac OS computers. Consult your network administrator for information on zone names. 7 Click OK to display the Network page.
iPF8400SE Specifying Printer-Related Information Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information .................................................................................................................. 531 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ................................................................................................... 532 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ...............................................................................
Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 6 iPF8400SE Click OK to activate the settings. Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. 1 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. Note Network Setting 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
iPF8400SE Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur • Communication can also be configured on the Network page in RemoteUI. Note Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is finished or if errors occur. Receive notification via email on your mobile phone or at your computer.
Initializing the Network Settings 5 iPF8400SE After confirming the message, click OK to restore the network settings to the default values. • You can also use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the Control Panel to restore the default network settings.
iPF8400SE imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .................................................................................................................... 535 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..................................................................................................... 535 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..............................................................
Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF8400SE When specifying an IPv4 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv4 tab. 5 In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. 6 Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed.
iPF8400SE Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility When specifying an IPv6 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv6 tab. 5 In IPv6, select On. Network Setting 2 Device Setup Utility (Windows) 6 When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in Stateless Address.
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iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management Print Job Management Windows Software Status Monitor (Windows) ....................................................................... 540 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ............................................................................. 542 Accounting (Windows) ....................
The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF8400SE Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor .................................................................................................. 540 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................................................................................... 541 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
iPF8400SE Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information such as the printing costs. For details of the Accounting Manager, see "Accounting Manager." ➔ P.544 • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Note Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the Job sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs.
The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF8400SE Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................................................................................................... 542 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ......................................................................................... 543 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
iPF8400SE Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job. To resume printing of a paused print job, select the print job and click the button. Note • Canceling Print Jobs button cancels printing of the selected job.
iPF8400SE Accounting Manager Accounting (Windows) Accounting Manager ............................................................................................................................................ 544 Launching the Accounting Manager ..................................................................................................................... 544 Accounting Manager Main Window ..............................................................................................................
iPF8400SE 2 Accounting Manager Main Window Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Accounting button. The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. Print Job Management Accounting Manager Main Window Accounting (Windows) • Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using.
iPF8400SE Accounting Manager Main Window • Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period. Print Job Management For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see "Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs." ➔ P.554 • Job List Area This area lists the details of acquired jobs.
iPF8400SE Job List Area • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total Note costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • No. The job serial number. • If the ink and paper unit costs are not set, **** is displayed.
iPF8400SE Accounting Manager Basic Procedures • If the job has multiple pages, the width of the last page is displayed. Note • Paper Length The length of paper used for printing. • Ink Consumed The amount of ink used for printing. • Owner The sender of the job. • Print Job Start Time/Print Time The time when printing started and the time taken to print. • Number of Pages The number of pages printed. Print Job Management • Roll Paper Width The width of roll paper used for printing.
iPF8400SE 4 Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager Specify the jobs to be listed. For details of how to select the job logs displayed, see "Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs." ➔ P.554 This displays the required print job logs and lists the details. Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager Select Unit Costs in the Settings menu to open the Unit Costs dialog box. Configure the unit cost settings in this dialog box.
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF8400SE • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important To set different unit costs for each ink color 1 Select the ink color to be costed. 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. 3 Click the Overwrite button. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the inks. 5 Click the OK button. Print Job Management • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet.
iPF8400SE 3 4 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button. Click the OK button. • The settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important Specifying Price by Roll Paper 1 2 Select the media type in Media Type. Click the Roll Paper Width Settings button to display the Roll Paper Width Settings dialog box.
Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper iPF8400SE Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) 1 Enter any name in the Name field. 2 Enter a value in Unit Cost. 3 Use Allocated to specify whether the costs are allocated as being incurred by the print job. 4 5 Click the Add button.
iPF8400SE Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the display settings. • Currency Unit Enter the currency unit. Enter a text string up to 3 characters long. • Decimal Symbol Use this option to select the symbol used as a decimal point.
Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition iPF8400SE • Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and then Note select Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record. To save old data, it is recommended that you export the data as a CSV file.
iPF8400SE Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties • Selected Jobs Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file. • You can select multiple jobs by holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key as you click the job names. Note • Listed Jobs Exports the data for the print jobs currently displayed in the list as a CSV file.
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF8400SE • Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/Period Properties Dialog Box Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) • Job tab Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by selecting the corresponding Document Name. • Owner tab You can display detailed information about each owner by selecting the corresponding Owner.
iPF8400SE Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is Note shown as Other.
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iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustments for Better Print Quality Windows Software Adjusting the Printhead ........................................................................... 560 Adjusting the feed amount .........................................................
iPF8400SE Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ........................................................................................................................................ 560 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................................................................................... 560 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..........................................................................................
iPF8400SE Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors • This function is not available with Tracing Paper, Translucent Matte Film, or Clear Film. Important • If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.562 • Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of Note paper as you will use for printing.
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 6 7 iPF8400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Simple, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll. If you are printing on cut sheets, a confirmation message is displayed on the Display Screen asking you whether to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen.
iPF8400SE 3 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead 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 Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Other, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. • Manual may be unavailable in some cases, even if it is displayed in the menu.
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF8400SE • We recommend that the same paper as the paper included with the printer is used for this adjustment. Note Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Three sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A3 or larger) Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ➔ P.363 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images • Paper rubbing against or becoming caught on the Printhead may jam or result in printed documents that are soiled. Important • Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem. Note 1 (See "Paper rubs against the printhead.") ➔ P.637 (See "The edges of the paper are dirty.") ➔ P.638 (See "Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs.") ➔ P.641 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se).
Adjusting the Feed Amount iPF8400SE Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount .................................................................................................................................. 566 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ................................................................................................. 566 Automatic Banding Adjustment ..................................................................................................................
iPF8400SE 2 Automatic Banding Adjustment 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. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 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. Priority, and then press the OK button.
Manual Banding Adjustment iPF8400SE Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ➔ P.363 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.366 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔ P.389 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment cannot Important 2 be 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 ( ).
iPF8400SE Manual Banding Adjustment Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ➔ P.363 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.366 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔ P.389 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified.
Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount 9 iPF8400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for adjustment. • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of Note 10 11 the same type of paper. Additionally, after test pattern B is printed, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet. Examine test pattern B for adjustment.
iPF8400SE Adjusting Line Length • Change Settings No test pattern is printed. Instead, you will measure a document already printed to determine the discrepancy. Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application. • A:High This setting is applied when Highest quality or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver.
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength 7 iPF8400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select AdjustmentPrint or Change Settings, and then press the OK button. When you select AdjustmentPrint, a test pattern is printed for you to measure the scale and calculate the discrepancy. The scale bar prints Millimeter in 50 mm increments and Inch in 1-inch increments. • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or in magenta if you choose B:Standard/Draft.
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ................................................................................................. Printheads ...........................................................................................
Ink Tanks iPF8400SE Ink Tanks Ink Tanks .............................................................................................................................................................. 574 Replacing Ink Tanks .............................................................................................................................................. 574 Checking Ink Tank Levels ...................................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Replacing Ink Tanks • 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 iPF8400SE Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen.
iPF8400SE 3 Replacing Ink Tanks Hold the Ink Tank by the grips (a) and remove it. Press the OK button. Important 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. Note 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left.
Replacing Ink Tanks 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. Maintenance and Consumables Note 3 iPF8400SE • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. • Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position. Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. Press the OK button.
iPF8400SE Replacing Ink Tanks • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations. Note Load the Ink Tank (330 ml) 1 Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right gently seven or eight times. Important • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. • If the Ink Tank is cold, allow it to adjust to room temperature before attaching it to the printer. Note 2 Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.
Replacing Ink Tanks 3 iPF8400SE Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. Maintenance and Consumables • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. 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.
iPF8400SE 5 Replacing Ink Tanks Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. Important Ink Tanks • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Maintenance and Consumables Note Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully closed.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400SE Load the Ink Tank (700 ml) 1 Before opening the pouch, hold the new Ink Tank with both hands and tilt it to the left and right as shown, shaking gently it seven or eight times. • 700 ml ink tanks are heavy, so use your whole arm to agitate it instead of just your wrist. If you agitate it using just your wrist, you may injure your wrist. Caution Maintenance and Consumables • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer.
iPF8400SE 3 Replacing Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. 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. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place.
Replacing Ink Tanks 5 iPF8400SE Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Maintenance and Consumables Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. 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.
iPF8400SE Checking Ink Tank Levels Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to se). lect the Ink tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note • If an error has occurred and the Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed, display Ink Info as follows.
When to Replace Ink Tanks iPF8400SE Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. Replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank. If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen When ink runs out, the Message Lamp flashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the Display Screen, and printing is disabled.
iPF8400SE Printhead Printheads Printhead .............................................................................................................................................................. 587 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ............................................................................................................................... 587 Cleaning the Printhead ..........................................................................................................................
Cleaning the Printhead iPF8400SE • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 4 5 6 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Nozzle Check, and then press the OK button. The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles. Check the printing results. If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear.
iPF8400SE Replacing the Printhead Perform cleaning as follows. 1 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. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.
Replacing the Printhead iPF8400SE Access the menu for Printhead replacement • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Caution • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for reImportant placement. • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
iPF8400SE 2 Replacing the Printhead If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Maintenance and Consumables • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), Printheads • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
Replacing the Printhead 3 4 iPF8400SE 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. Pull up the Carriage Cover to open it completely. Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 5 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
iPF8400SE Replacing the Printhead 6 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 7 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Maintenance and Consumables Note 8 Printheads • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch.
Replacing the Printhead iPF8400SE • 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. 9 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.
iPF8400SE 11 12 Replacing the Printhead Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. Maintenance and Consumables Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front.
Replacing the Printhead 14 iPF8400SE Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about nine minutes to complete. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out. Important • The procedure is now finished if you have set Rep.P.head Print to Off in the Control Panel menu. Note Maintenance and Consumables 15 In this case, execute Initial adjustmt in Head Posi. Adj. in the Control Panel menu.
iPF8400SE Cutter Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Unit ............................................................................................................................................................ 597 Replacing the Cutter Unit ..................................................................................................................................... 597 Cutter Unit When purchasing, check the Model number.
Replacing the Cutter Unit iPF8400SE Replacing the Cutter Unit 1 2 Open the Top Cover. If the Cutter Unit or Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), Maintenance and Consumables Important or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Cutter Unit 3 Push the Cutter Unit Detachment Lever to the left to unlock it.
iPF8400SE 4 Replacing the Cutter Unit Holding the Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), remove it from the Carriage. • 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.
Replacing the Cutter Unit 7 8 9 iPF8400SE 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.
iPF8400SE Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ......................................................................................................................................... 601 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ................................................................................................................... 601 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ..................................................................................
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400SE 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.") ➔ P.606 If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement.
iPF8400SE Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1 Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging material, and Shaft Cleaner, and then take out the Maintenance Cartridge. • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Important Maintenance Cartridge. Note At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Maintenance Cartridge 2 Maintenance and Consumables • The included Shaft Cleaner cannot be used with this printer.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 3 iPF8400SE Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. • Used maintenance cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level durImportant ing removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
iPF8400SE 6 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Wipe away any soiling on the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. • Support the Maintenance Cartridge Cover from underneath as you wipe it. 7 Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Important 8 Cartridge. The Maintenance Cartridge may become damaged.
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 9 iPF8400SE Press the OK button. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can confirm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen.
iPF8400SE When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Cartridge if necessary. If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, the Message Lamp lights, a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is displayed on the Display Screen, and you cannot print. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one.
Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF8400SE Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ................................................................................................................................. 608 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .............................................................................................................................. 608 Cleaning the Printhead .....................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Cleaning Inside the Top Cover • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Important Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 3 iPF8400SE Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue and paper dust (debris from cutting) on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), on the Paper Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), the cutter guide (f), around the ink suction holes at left (g), around the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves at right (h), on the blue Switch (i), and so on.
iPF8400SE 4 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Close the Top Cover.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF8400SE Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ........................................................................................................................... 612 Reinstalling the Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 618 Updating the Firmware ................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Preparing to Transfer the Printer Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets.") ➔ P.394 ➔ P.372 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.601 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se). lect the Settings/Adj.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF8400SE Removing Ink Tanks 1 2 Open the Ink Tank Cover. 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. Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it.
iPF8400SE Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facImportant 4 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. Maintenance and Consumables 5 ing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Other Maintenance 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer 7 8 iPF8400SE 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. Pack the printer 1 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. Maintenance and Consumables • Turn off the printer before you unplug it.
iPF8400SE 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 (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Maintenance and Consumables • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation.
Reinstalling the Printer 5 6 Close the Top Cover. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 7 Remove the Output Stacker by reversing the installation procedure. 8 Remove the Stand by reversing the installation procedure, when it was attached to the printer. 9 Disassemble and repackage the Stand by following the installation procedure in reverse.
iPF8400SE Reinstalling the Printer Assemble the stand 1 Referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide, assemble the Stand. • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself Caution poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand. • When assembling the Stand, lock the casters. In addition, always unlock the casters before moving the as- Install the printer 1 Mount the printer on the assembled Stand and tighten the screws firmly.
Reinstalling the Printer 2 3 iPF8400SE Remove tape and packaging material attached to the printer. Also open the Top Cover and remove stoppers and spacers inside the printer. Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the back of the printer. Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 4 Plug the power cord into the outlet. 5 Press the power button to turn the printer on. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks.
iPF8400SE 7 Updating the Firmware Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. • When the printer is connected to a network (via TCP/IP), the printer's IP address may be changed if you Important 8 Attach the Roll Holder to the Roll Media. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.363 ➔ P.
Updating the Firmware 3 4 iPF8400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select Printer Info, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Info, and then press the OK button. The firmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................... Problems Regarding Paper .................................................................
Frequently Asked Questions iPF8400SE Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions I want to easily create vertical or horizontal banners. You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll width.
iPF8400SE Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ................................................................................................................................ 625 Clearing a Jammed Sheet .................................................................................................................................... 628 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot ........................................................................
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF8400SE • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), Important 4 or Fixed Blade (c), This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Lift the Release Lever.
iPF8400SE 5 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 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. • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution 6 Important you turn on the printer. Problems Regarding Paper • Always move the Carriage to the right side.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet 7 iPF8400SE Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly 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. • Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the Paper Alignment Line (b). This may prevent the paper Important Troubleshooting 8 Problems Regarding Paper 9 from being advanced straight.
iPF8400SE 2 3 Clearing a Jammed Sheet Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. Caution paper. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), Important Problems Regarding Paper or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet 4 5 iPF8400SE Lift the Release Lever. If the paper is visible, hold the paper and pull it out toward the front. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 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.
iPF8400SE 7 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 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 Important you turn on the printer. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. 9 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.
iPF8400SE Paper is not cut straight Paper is not cut straight Cause Corrective Action 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. Specify Manual in Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu and use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the roll after printing.
iPF8400SE When printing on thin roll paper, the printed surface becomes scratched When printing on thin roll paper, the printed surface becomes scratched Cause The roll paper has sagged during printing, scratching the surface of the paper and causing wrinkle creases in the paper. Corrective Action Set Roll Tension to High in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ P.480 If you change the Roll Tension setting, We recommend that you perform Adj. Quality. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.
iPF8400SE 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 .......................................................................................... 634 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ........................................................................................ 634 Ink Filling.. is displayed ..................................................................................................
iPF8400SE An error message is shown on the Display Screen The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen ............................................................................................... 635 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ..............................................................................................................
Printing is faint iPF8400SE Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ...................................................................................................................................................... 636 Paper rubs against the printhead .......................................................................................................................... 637 The edges of the paper are dirty .................................................................................
iPF8400SE Paper rubs against the printhead Cause Corrective Action Printing may be faint if Print Quality in Advanced Settings in the printer driver is set to Standard or Fast. In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quality. Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest quality or High modes, but the printing quality is lower. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE The edges of the paper are dirty The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing or printing on small paper. Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") ➔ P.608 The type of paper as specified on the printer does not match the type specified in the printer driver. Make sure the same type of paper is specified on the printer as in the printer driver. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing or printing on small paper. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ P.480 The Platen has become soiled because you have set Width Detection to Off in the Control Panel menu. Set Width Detection to On in the Control Panel menu, and then open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE 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.") ➔ P.566 The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment.
iPF8400SE Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs Cause The Printhead is out of alignment. Corrective Action (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.560 Allowing printed documents to dry on top of each other may cause uneven colors. To avoid uneven colors, we recommend drying each sheet separately. Density may be uneven if you use Glossy Paper or Coated Paper. In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quality.
Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen 2 Open the Top Cover. 3 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). iPF8400SE Troubleshooting 4 Problems with the printing quality Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●.
iPF8400SE 5 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Number 254.0 mm (10.00 in) 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.
The contrast becomes uneven during printing 7 iPF8400SE Close the Top Cover. The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") ➔ P.566 Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Documents are printed in monochrome Documents are printed in monochrome Cause Corrective Action Monochrome is set in Color Mode in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, specify Color in Color Mode and try printing again. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ P.
Borders appear in borderless printing Cause The paper selected for borderless printing at actual size was wider than the actual page size. iPF8400SE Corrective Action (See "Borderless Printing at Actual Size.") ➔ P.70 The printing image data has margins. Check that the printing image data does not have any objects like crop marks and transparent objects. Margins are configured in the application software you are using. Check that no margins are configured in the application software you are using.
iPF8400SE Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ........................................................................................................... 647 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ..................................................................................................................... 647 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. iPF8400SE Corrective Action 2. Make sure there is enough free disk space on the NetWare file server. Insufficient disk space may prevent you from processing large print jobs. 3. Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is configured correctly and the print queue is available. 4.
iPF8400SE 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 procedure is for Windows 7. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Note 1 Windows.
iPF8400SE The printer does not go on Other problems The printer does not go on ................................................................................................................................... 650 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ................................................................................................................... 650 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ...............................................................
iPF8400SE Ink Level Detection Cause Corrective Action 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. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the extent possible. You have just finished initial installation, when more ink is consumed to fill the system.
Ink Level Detection 3 iPF8400SE A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Troubleshooting 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.
iPF8400SE 8 9 10 Ink Level Detection Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
iPF8400SE 654 User's Guide
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Messages ....................................................................................... Messages regarding paper ...................................
iPF8400SE Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. ...................................................................................... 668 Blue platen switch is dirty. .................................................................................................................................... 668 Borderless printng not possible. ...........................................................................................................................
iPF8400SE The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. ...................................................................................................... 667 The paper is too small. ......................................................................................................................................... 659 The paper is too small. .........................................................................................................................................
Paper mismatch iPF8400SE Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ................................................................................................................................................... 658 MediaType Mismatch ............................................................................................................................................ 658 The paper is too small. .........................................................................................................
iPF8400SE The paper is too small. 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. You tried to print a test pattern for printer adjustment on several sheets, but sheets of different types of paper were used. Corrective Action (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") ➔ P.21 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing.
iPF8400SE PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. (When you have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information.) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. "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.
iPF8400SE 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.608 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.
iPF8400SE The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded. The printer now starts printing the print job. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty. Follow these steps to replace the used roll with a new roll of the same type and size. There is remaining roll paper, but because it could not be advanced, it could not be detected.
iPF8400SE Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for printing on sheets was sent when a roll is loaded. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Remove Roll Paper, and then press the OK button to stop printing. 2. After removing the roll, load and print on a sheet of the type and size of paper you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔ P.
Cannot cut this paper. iPF8400SE Cannot cut this paper. Cause Corrective Action There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. 1. Lift the Release Lever and remove the paper. 2. Load paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") 3. ➔ P.366 Lower the Release Lever. There is a foreign object by the Output Tray, obstructing the Cutter Unit. Lift the Top Cover and remove the foreign object. You are not using the printer under the recommended environmental conditions for the paper.
iPF8400SE Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause The loaded paper is a size not compatible with borderless printing. Corrective Action (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") ➔ P.363 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.366 The printer now starts printing the print job. For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.
iPF8400SE Ink insufficient. Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ...................................................................................................................................................... 666 No ink left. ............................................................................................................................................................ 666 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. .......................................................
iPF8400SE Not much ink is left. Not much ink is left. Cause Not much ink is left. Corrective Action Prepare a new Ink Tank. We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. Cause There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Corrective Action Load the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.574 Error Message Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.
Borderless printng not possible. Paper stretched or shrank. iPF8400SE Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead. ...................................................................................................................................... 670 Borderless printng not possible. Paper stretched or shrank. ................................................................................. 668 Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. ...............................
iPF8400SE Check printed document. Check printed document. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔ P.
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF8400SE Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ...................................................................................................................................... 670 Wrong printhead. .................................................................................................................................................. 670 Printhead error. ................................................................................................
iPF8400SE Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. Follow these steps to reinstall the Printhead. 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Reinstall the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.589 Execute printhead cleaning. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. 1. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. 2. Clean the Printhead.
iPF8400SE No maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. ................................................................................................................................... 672 Wrong maintenance cartridge. .............................................................................................................................. 672 Maint. cart. The level is low .............................................................................
iPF8400SE GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) .................................................................................................................. 673 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .............................................................................................. 673 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ...........................................................................
iPF8400SE Prepare for parts replacement. Cause Corrective Action The printer has detected that the Top Cover is open. If the error occurs again, close the Top Cover, turn off the printer, and wait a while before restoring power. 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.
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Printer Specifications ..............................................................................
iPF8400SE Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 676 Print Area ............................................................................................................................................................. 677 Specifications • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment.
iPF8400SE Print Area Interface Hi-Speed USB Ethernet Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specification IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Protocols IPX/SPX (Netware 4.2, 5.1, 6.0), SNMP (Canon-MIB compatible), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), AppleTalk Ink For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." ➔ P.
Print Area iPF8400SE Sheets • Printable Area: A margin of 5 mm (0.20 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. • Recommended Print Area: A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. Rolls Specifications • Printable Area: A margin of 5 mm (0.20 in) on all sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm.
iPF8400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 149 Mac OS Software 267 Handling and Use of Paper 351 Control Panel 459 Printer Parts 495 Network Setting 505 Print Job Management 539 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 559 Maintenance and Consumables 573 Troubleshooting 623 Error Message 655 Specifications 675 Safety Precautions ...............................................................................
Safety Precautions iPF8400SE Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................... 680 Legal Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... 682 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely.
iPF8400SE 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.
iPF8400SE Legal Notices Other • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire Warning or electrical shock. • Never use flammable sprays around the printer. The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock, if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer. • After removing the Cutter Unit, never touch the cutting edge (a). This could cause personal injury.
iPF8400SE Legal Notices Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Park Melville, NY 11747 , U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-652-2666 For CA, USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail.
iPF8400SE Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ......................................................................................................................................... 684 About This User Manual ....................................................................................................................................... 684 Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals.
iPF8400SE About This User Manual (menus and buttons) Example: Click OK. Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key. • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Menu Structure." ➔ P.475 Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
iPF8400SE Disposal of the product Appendix Disposal of the product 686 User's Guide
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 687 User's Guide
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 688 User's Guide
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 689 User's Guide
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 690 User's Guide
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 691 User's Guide
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 692 User's Guide
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 693 User's Guide
WEEE Directive iPF8400SE Appendix Disposal of the product 694 User's Guide
iPF8400SE WEEE Directive Appendix Disposal of the product 695 User's Guide
iPF8400SE 696 User's Guide
Index A Accounting ........................................ 544, 545, 548, 549, 553 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ............................... 40 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ......................................... 572 AppleTalk Network ................................................... 527, 529 B Bonjour Network ............................................................. 527 C Checking Ink Tank Levels ................................................ 585 Cleaning .....................
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