Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual download pdf

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

Setup Guide

ENG

Introductory Information

Introduction

Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.

Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.

Overview of Setup

These are the steps in printer installation.

Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

(P.5)

Install the Software and the

Electronic Manuals

(P.6)

Attach the Ink Tanks

(P.3)

Install the Printheads

(P.4)

Preparations

(P.2)

Store Accessories in the Pockets

(P.12)

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

Configuration Tool from the provided User Software CD-ROM.

With Media Configuration Tool, the paper types that are available

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

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

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

Windows, select Install Individual Software in the Setup Menu

window to install Media Configuration Tool only.)

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• We recommend doing a color calibration after completing the setup

to adjust variations in the colors.

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

to install the printer.

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

"Responding to Messages" on page 12.

The Manuals Supplied with This Printer

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

manuals for instructions on operation and maintenance.

Printed Manuals

Basic Guide

The Basic Guide describes the following information.

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

and others

• Troubleshooting tips and Error messages

• Preparations for transferring the printer

Electronic Manuals

User's Guide

This guide describes advanced usage of the printer such as paper

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

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

for printing on roll paper or cut sheet.

Paper Reference Guide

This guide describes about the types and specifications of the available

media on the printer.

To refer to the electronic manuals

• Windows : Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop

icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.)

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

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

Space Required for Installation

+300mm

+800mm

+150mm

Printer Installation space (W x D x H mm)

iPF6400/

iPF6450

Printer alone 1527 × 1802 × 644 mm

With stand attached 1527 × 1962 × 1301 mm

iPF6450

With stand and spectrophotometer

unit attached

1527 × 2074 × 1301 mm

Caution

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

to print from the front paper feed slot.

Package Contents

a. Printer

b. Set of manuals

c. Printhead (x2)

d. 2-inch paper holder stopper

e. 3-inch paper holder stopper

f. Roll holder

g. Adjustment paper

h. Setup Guide (this document)

i. 3-inch paper core attachment

j. Spacer for borderless printing

k. Set of CD-ROMs

l. Starter ink tanks

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

G, B)

m. Power cord

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

Setup Guide, such as the spacer for borderless printing.

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

various printing applications.

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

to the User's Guide.

•

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

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

INC.

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

countries.

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

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

respective owners.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Introductory Information

QT5-7043-V1 ©CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN CHINASetup GuideENGIntroductory Information1IntroductionRead this manual before attempting to operate the pri

Page 2 - Preparations

10Install the software MacintoshYou can print from Macintosh via USB or network connections such as Bonjour or IP. Install the software and electronic

Page 3 - Attach the Ink Tanks

11Connect the printer to a computer15Click Quit. The software installation is now completed. Next, connect the printer to the computer.17Click Next. 1

Page 4 - Install the Printheads

1229Click Install. 30After installation is completed, click Quit.The electronic manuals installation is now completed. 31Click the iPF Support icon i

Page 5

2Prepare the printer for use by installing it and connecting the power cord.Preparations 1Install the printer. You can use the following two methods f

Page 6 - For USB connections

3Install the 12 ink tanks.Attach the Ink Tanks1Press the Power button to turn on the printer.2When the following screen appears, use the ▲ and ▼ keys

Page 7 - Retry to try again

4Install both printheads.Install the Printheads1When the display screen shows Open Upper Cover, open the top cover.2Pull the printhead fixer lever for

Page 8 - Install the software

5Load the provided adjustment paper and adjust the Printheads.Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads1Select type of paper for printhead adj. is shown on

Page 9

6For USB connections • Use a USB cable that conforms to the Hi-Speed USB specification.• Connect the USB cable to the printer according to the on-scre

Page 10 - Macintosh

7Install the electronic manuals9In the Printer Selection window, select The printer is connected directly to a computer and click Next. 10In the Print

Page 11 - Select the printer to setup

8For TCP/IP (network) connectionsInstall the software 4In the Printer Selection window, select The printer is connected to computers in a network and

Page 12 - Responding to Messages

9When the printer cannot be found on the network 10In the Finish window, select Restart my computer now and click Restart. 11When you restart the com