Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 User Manual download pdf

Introductory Information

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Setup Guide

QT5-7121-V1 ©CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN CHINA

*QT57121V1*

Overview of Setup

These are the steps in printer installation.

Preparations

Store Accessories in the Pocket

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Install the Software and the

Electronic Manuals

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Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

Mount the Ink Tanks

Install the Printheads

• 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. For instructions on

installation, refer to "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals"

on page 8. (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".

Space Required for Installation

An area that is larger than the dimensions shown below is needed to install

the printer.

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Caution

• When using the output stacker in the front ejection position, provide at

least 1400 mm (55 inches) of unobstructed space in front of the printer.

Introduction

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 contains 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

(Launchpad in OS X v10.7 and later).

Package Contents

a. Printer

b. Roll holder

c. Set of manuals

d. Allen wrench

e. Set of CD-ROMs

f. Ejection support (x4)

g. Setup Guide (this document)

h. 3-inch paper core attachment #2

i. 3-inch paper core attachment #1

j. Power cord

k. Printhead (x2)

l. Starter ink tanks

BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PM,

PC, GY, PGY, R, G, B

m. Adjustment paper

Other documentation may also be included in the package.

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• Some items are included with the printer but not described in this

manual. 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.

Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.

Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Setup Guide

1Introductory InformationENGSetup GuideQT5-7121-V1 ©CANON INC. 2012 PRINTED IN CHINA*QT57121V1*Overview of Setup These are the steps in printer insta

Page 2 - Preparations

10For TCP/IP (network) connectionsInstall the software 4In the Printer Selection window, select The printer is connected to computers in a network and

Page 3 - Mount the Ink Tanks

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

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12Install the software MacintoshYou can print from Macintosh via USB or network connections such as Bonjour or IP. Install the software and electronic

Page 5 - Install the Printheads

13Connect the printer to a computer15Click Quit. The software installation is now completed. Next, connect the printer to the computer.17Click Next. 1

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1429Click Install. 30After installation is completed, click Quit.The electronic manuals installation is now completed. 31Click the iPF Support icon i

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15Store Accessories in the Pocket1Use the manual pocket to store the Basic Guide (which includes descriptions of basic printer operations, routine mai

Page 8 - For USB connections

16Responding to MessagesError messages may appear on the display screen of the control panel during printer installation. If so, it may not indicate a

Page 9 - Retry to try again

2PreparationsPrepare the printer for use by installing it and connecting the power cord.1Install the printer.Assemble the stand and install the printe

Page 10 - Install the software

3Mount the Ink TanksMount the 12 ink tanks.4Instructions on ink tank installation are shown on the display screen.Open the ink tank covers as instruct

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410Make sure the ink lamp lights red.PMRGBBKM• If the ink lamp does not light, repeat steps 5 and 9.11Check that the ink lamp is alight, and then push

Page 12 - Macintosh

5Install both printheads.Install the Printheads1When the display screen shows Open top cover., open the top cover.Instructions on printhead installati

Page 13 - Select the printer to setup

6Load the provided adjustment paper and adjust the Printheads.Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads1Select type of paper for printhead adj. is shown on

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78Pull out the paper so it is even on both sides and insert it into the feed slot (b), and feed it until it contacts the paper retainer (a).b b a The

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8For 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 16 - Responding to Messages

9Install the electronic manuals9In the Printer Selection window, select The printer is connected directly to a computer and click Next. 10In the Print