Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6450 User Manual

Large Format PrinterBasic Guide Preface Safety Precautions...2Manuals for this printer...

Follow steps 3 and 4.→User's Guide (HTML)1 Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder.2Insert the attachments for the roll paper on the Roll

Automatic Banding AdjustmentAutomatic Banding AdjustmentIf printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Q

3Press the OK button.The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.4Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button.5Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed

TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblems Regarding PaperProblems Regarding PaperClearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ...

5 Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert itthrough the gap of the Back Cover. Push the scrapout toward the Platen.6Remove the scrap when it

2 Press the OK button.3Remove the jammed paper.•If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover→User's Guide (HTML)1. Open the Top Cover and move the Car

Important• Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead.•Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or CarriageShaft (b). This may

•If the paper is jammed by the Ejection GuideRemove the jammed paper from the OutputTray.After removing the paper, make sure there areno other scraps

1. Open the Top Cover and manually movethe Carriage to the side.2.Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.After removing the paper, make sure

•If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top Paper Feed SlotRemove the jammed paper from the PaperFeed Slot.After removing the paper, mak

•If paper is jammed in the back of the printerRemove the jammed paper from the back ofthe printer.After removing the paper, make sure there areno othe

3 With the Roll Holder resting horizontally and theedge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, in-sert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left.

Paper is not cut neatlyPaper is not cut neatlyCause Corrective ActionThe paper is bent or curled at the cut position. Straighten out any curling by th

Printing does not startPrinting does not startThe Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ...

The printer stops during a print jobThe printer stops during a print jobAn error message is shown on the Display Screen ...

Problems with the printing qualityProblems with the printing qualityPrinting is faint ...

Cause Corrective ActionThe type of paper specified in the printerdriver does not match the type loaded inthe printer.Make sure the same type of paper

Cause Corrective ActionYou are printing on heavyweight paper orpaper that curls or wrinkles easily after ab-sorbing ink. (See "Troubleshooting Pa

Printed colors are inaccuratePrinted colors are inaccurateCause Corrective ActionColor adjustment has not been activated in the Ad-vanced Settings of

Cause Corrective ActionThe type of paper specified in the print-er driver does not match the type loa-ded in the printer.Make sure the same type of pa

Cause Corrective ActionWhen you load paper in the Front PaperFeed Slot and print, colors may be unevenat the leading edge of the paper. (See "Giv

3 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a).4 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the firstSwitch to the side opposite ●. iPF6450

→User's Guide (HTML)1 Press the Load button.2Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Paper, and then press the OK button.Note• If any paper has been advanced

5 Refer to the following table to confirm the number onthe Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper forprinting.Number Dimensions Paper Size2

7 Close the Top Cover.The contrast becomes uneven during printingThe contrast becomes uneven during printingCause Corrective ActionThe paper feed amou

Documents are printed in monochromeDocuments are printed in monochromeCause Corrective ActionIn the Advanced Settings of the printer driver,Monochrome

Cause Corrective ActionThe type of paper specified in the printerdriver does not match the type loaded inthe printer.1.Press the Stop button and stop

Spectrophotometer Trouble ShootingSpectrophotometer Trouble ShootingAcquiring color measurement data takes a long time ...

Cannot print over a networkCannot print over a networkCannot connect the printer to the network ...

Cause Corrective ActionThe NetWare server and serv-ices are not configured correctly.3.Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is

Installation problemsInstallation problemsRemoving Installed Printer DriversRemoving Installed Printer DriversFollow these steps to remove installed p

1From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller(imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the

Other problemsOther problemsThe printer does not go on ...

Note• If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load rolls from the back of the printer.If the printer has a Spectrophotometer U

The printer consumes a lot of inkThe printer consumes a lot of inkCause Corrective ActionMany full-page color images areprinted.In print jobs such as

3 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen aboutreleasing ink level detection. After checking the message, pressthe ▶ button.4 After chec

8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.9 A confirmation message about updating ink information isshown on the Display Screen. Afte

Error MessageError MessageMessages regarding paperMessages regarding paperPaper mismatch ...

Cause Corrective ActionWhen Detect Mismatch in the Control Panelmenu is set to Pause, the type of paper loadeddoes not match the type specified in the

PaprWidth MismatchPaprWidth MismatchCause Corrective ActionWhen Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu isset to Pause or Hold Job, the width of the

Cause Corrective ActionThe printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left whenManageRemainRoll in the Control Panel menu i

Cause Corrective ActionThe roll is empty.4.When you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the control panel menu and a barcode is not printed onth

Cause Corrective ActionThe Paper Feed Slot used to load thesheet is different from the Paper FeedSlot specified in Paper Source in theprinter driver.2

Cannot detect paprCannot detect paprCause Corrective ActionThe printer could not detect the paper. Reload the paper as follows.1.Remove the paper and

7 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover.Important• Cut the edge of the roll using the Paper Cutting function if the edge is creased or soiled. (See "Sp

Cause Corrective ActionIn other cases, the Cutter Unitmay be damaged.Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.End of paper feed.End of paper feed.Caus

Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder.Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder.Cause Corrective ActionSkew Check Lv. on

Messages regarding inkMessages regarding inkInk insufficient. ...

Ink tank is empty.Ink tank is empty.Cause Corrective ActionThere is no ink left in an ink tank.There are no ink colors with × displayed above the rema

Messages regarding printing or adjustmentMessages regarding printing or adjustmentCannot execute this command. Use other paper. ...

Cause Corrective ActionThe test pattern was printed too faintly. Press the OK button to clear the error.Take steps to remedy faint printing. (See &quo

Cause Corrective Action (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") →User's Guide (See "Color Checks Using the Spectropho

Spectrophotometer Unit Calibration white tile error.Spectrophotometer Unit Calibration white tile error.Cause Corrective ActionThe White Calibration T

Cause Corrective ActionThe color measurement patternis out of alignment. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.") →P.100If the same message is

Messages regarding printheadsMessages regarding printheadsCannot adjust printhead. ...

4Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button.The roll is rewound.Important•If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On inth

Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed)Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed)Cause Corrective ActionNo Prin

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridgeMessages regarding the maintenance cartridgeNo maintenance cartridge. ...

Messages regarding the hard diskMessages regarding the hard diskHard disk error. ...

Cause Corrective Action100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box.Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →

Other MessagesOther MessagesGARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...

Parts replacement time has passed.Parts replacement time has passed.Cause Corrective ActionIt is past the recommended time to replace consumables for

Error MessagesError MessagesBefore borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. ...

Parts replacement time has passed. ...

Index AAdjust Length... 99Adjust Printer...

iPF6450 Basic GuideENGCanon Inc.30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, JapanCanon U.S.A., Inc.One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042

Note• For instructions on removing rolls from the Roll Holder, see "Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder."→User's Guide8 Close the Roll

Note• When pressing down on the Up-down Unit, handle the central part (near the blue label). Handling the ends may causedamage.• After the paper opera

Handling sheetsHandling sheetsLoading Sheets in the Feed Slot ...

Important• One sheet of paper can be loaded at a time. Do not load multiple sheets. This may cause paper jams.• Before feeding paper or printing, make

PrefacePrefaceSafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsSafety Precautions ...

3 Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top PaperFeed Slot.Insert the paper until it touches the far end of thetray lightly.Important• If you load

Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot→User's Guide (HTML)Important• Always load POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot for prin

2 After "Open top cover." is displayed, open the TopCover.3 Set the leading edge of one sheet, printing-side up,on the Front Tray Guides, an

4 As you look inside the Top Cover, insert the lead-ing edge of the sheet between the Platen and Pa-per Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper

5 When "Close top cover." is displayed, close theTop Cover and press the OK button.The sheet is held between the Platen and BackCover, and f

9 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the EjectionGuide, store them toward the front, and then pressthe OK button.•When using the Spectrophotometer

3 When the "Open the Spectrophotometer Unitcover." message appears, open the Spectropho-tometer Unit Cover.4 Insert one sheet of paper along

5 Looking at the inside of the Top Cover, hold the pa-per parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), place it be-tween the Platen and the Paper Retainer (a),

6 When the "Close Spectrophotometer Unit cov-er." message appears, close the Spectrophotome-ter Unit Cover.7 When the "Close top cover.

Removing SheetsRemoving SheetsRemove sheets from the printer as follows.•Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot →P.29•Removing heavyweight sheet

Caution• Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage thecable and lead to a fire or

4Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button.As the printer ejects the paper, the paper is stopped momentarily with the trail

Consumables and MaintenanceConsumables and MaintenanceInk TanksInk TanksInk Tanks ...

Note• Depending on the color, you can also use ink tanks of different capacities.Precautions when handling ink tanksTake the following precautions whe

Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or▶ to select the Ink tab ( ).Note• If the Tab Sel

2 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the colorfor replacement horizontally and lift the Ink TankLock Lever to open it.3 Hold the Ink Tank by

Installing Ink Tanks1 Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank sev-en or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowlyrotating t

3 Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank intothe holder as shown, with the ink holes facingdown.Important•Ink tanks cannot be installed in the h

Important•If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facingthe wrong direction, the rotating part of the InkTank Lock Lever come out of place.If th

PrintheadsPrintheadsPrinthead ...

Important• There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement.The ink may stain clothi

OtherWarning• Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire orelectrical sho

Replace the Printhead1 Open the Top Cover.Instructions are now shown on the Display Screenregarding Printhead replacement.2 If the Printhead Fixer Cov

Important•Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or CarriageShaft (b). Touching these parts may damagethem.•Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage.

5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button.Note• Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.6 Holding the new Printhead by

7 While firmly holding the Printhead you have re-moved, use your other hand to remove the orangeProtective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protec-t

10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back ofthe printer until it clicks.11 Close the Top Cover.Ink now fills the system. It takes about 11 min

Maintenance CartridgeMaintenance CartridgeMaintenance Cartridge ...

If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menufor Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Fo

Replace the Maintenance Cartridge1 Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridgeand remove the plastic bag and packaging materi-al. Holding the handle

Note•If the Spectrophotometer Unit is mounted, grasp the bluehandles on the left and right sides of the Spectrophotom-eter Eject Guide and remove the

5 Expel excess air from the plastic bag as you sealthe zipper. Fold the bag in half.6 Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packagingmaterial in the

If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.Canon U.S.A. Inc.One Canon Plaza, Lake Succe

8 Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the nearend. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides(a), insert it into the printer until it locks in p

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the PrinterCleaning Inside the Top Cover ...

6 If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes(a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing InkGrooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provide

Important• Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dustand affect the printing quality

Note• If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does notimprove printing, the Pri

3 Open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover.4 Press down on the center (near the blue label) ofthe Up-down Unit to lower the Up-down Unit.5 Open the Up-do

6 Grasp the part with the blue label in the central partof the Spectrophotometer Carriage and move it tothe position shown in the diagram.7 Move the W

Important•Never touch the white part of the White Calibration Tile.If the white part is dirty, the printer may not be able to obtainthe correct color

13 Close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover.Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide1Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.&

Important•When handling the White/Black Backing Plate, donot touch the white backing plate (a) or black back-ing plate (b) directly with your hands.If

Manuals for this printerManuals for this printerManuals for this printer ...

4 If the Paper presser is dirty, wipe it clean with a dry cloth.If it is particularly dirty, use a damp cloth that you havewrung out completely to wip

Printer PartsPrinter PartsOperations and Display ScreenOperations and Display ScreenControl Panel ...

Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level ofthe menu item, enabling you to execute

•Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed)Note• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.Simply pre

•Lower menus are available if is displayed at left next to the second and subsequent rows. To access thelower menus, select the menu and press the O

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button.Note• If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you en

Menu StructureMenu StructureThe menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value.The printer

First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth LevelPaper DetailsKeep Paper Type Off *┋ On*1: For information on the types of paper

Set./Adj. MenuLimited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Second Level Third Leve

First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Sec. DNS SrvAddr (*9) DNS Host Nam

3 When the imagePROGRAF Support Informationis displayed, click the User Manual icon or the Pa-per Reference Guide icon.Note• Click Visit the imagePROG

First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Time Zone(*8)0:London (GMT) ┋ +1:Paris,Rome ┋ +

*3: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length.*4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual.*5: Not displayed if NetWare is Off.*6: Not displ

Printer partsPrinter partsFront ...

BackBackaUSB PortConnect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections.bLAN connector (Gigabit Ethernet)Connect a

bCarriage ShaftThe Carriage slides along this shaft.cPaper RetainerImportant in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed.dPlatenThe

fPaper Alignment LineLoad heavyweight sheets parallel to this line.Inside the Roll Feed Unit CoverInside the Roll Feed Unit CoveraRoll HolderLoad the

cPrinthead Fixer LeverLocks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement.Ink Tank Cover (Inside)Ink Tank Cover

•Flashing SlowlyNot much ink is left.•Flashing RapidlyInk tank is empty.dInk Color LabelLoad an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label

Printer RelocationPrinter RelocationPreparing to Transfer the PrinterPreparing to Transfer the PrinterPreparing to Transfer the Printer ...

5Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink

•Screens depicted in this user manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the ac-tual screens because of subsequent updates

Important•Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up.Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 3 Close all ink tank lock levers,

2 Open the Top Cover.3 Pinch the Belt together, insert it between the BeltStopper, and affix the Belt Stopper to the CarriageShaft.Important•Do not to

4 Close the Top Cover.5If any options are attached to the printer, remove them from the printer and pack them.6Tape down printer covers to secure them

Install the printer1 Install the printer on a table or other flat surface.If you will use the printer on an optional Stand, as-semble the Stand before

4Plug 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.7Install the

9 Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 iPF6450

Software InstallationSoftware InstallationInstalling the Printer Driver (Windows)Installing the Printer Driver (Windows)Installing the SoftwareInstall

Important•For USB connections, when the dialog box atright is displayed, make sure the printer is onand connect the printer and computer with theUSB c

Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)Installing the SoftwareInstalling the SoftwareThe basic instructions f

4 After installation, click Quit.Installation of the software is now finished.Next, connect the printer and computer.5After confirming the printer is

Handling PaperHandling PaperHandling rollsHandling rollsLoading Rolls on the Roll Holder ...

Convenient Printer Driver FeaturesConvenient Printer Driver FeaturesPrint Preview ...

Configuring Settings in Mac OS X1. In the File menu of the source application, choosethe appropriate menu item for printer settings todisplay the Prin

Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper)Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper)You can conserve roll paper by specifying particularsettings as suitable

Borderless PrintingBorderless PrintingIn regular printing, a margin required by the printer isadded around the original. With borderless printing,you

Large-Format PrintingLarge-Format PrintingYou can create vertical or horizontal banners by print-ing originals in banner formats on rolls.Originals cr

Enlarged/Reduced PrintingEnlarged/Reduced PrintingOriginals can be printed at larger or smaller sizes, asdesired.Configuring Settings in Windows1. Acc

Other Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-InsOther Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-InsUsing print plug-ins, you can print dire

Adjustments for Better Print QualityAdjustments for Better Print QualityAdjusting the PrintheadAdjusting the PrintheadAutomatic Adjustment to Straight

Important• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot becompleted correctly unless the lo

Adjusting the feed amountAdjusting the feed amountSelecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ...............