Media You Can Use; The Suitable Black Ink For Media - Canon imagePROGRAF W8400 User Manual

Media You Can Use

Media You Can Use
The printer is compatible with various paper types and
sizes. The following types of media can be used with this
printer.
Important
Depending on the media, it may take considerable
time for the ink to dry. Wait until the ink has dried
before removing the printed media.
With some print media, the hue of some colors may
change slightly when the ink on the surface of the
media has dried completely.
Note
For details about how to handle and store print media,
please refer to the instructions provided with the packet.

The Suitable Black Ink for Media

You can select either photo black ink or matte black ink as
the printer black ink to use. The two types of black ink differ
in their suitability for different media types, and in their
characteristics. Carefully examine the print frequency by
media type and the print application before selecting the
type of black ink to use.
Caution
If you print with the black ink that is not suited to the
type of media, this can cause unsatisfactory results in
printing and foul the media or printer with ink.
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Important
To switch the type of black ink, execute
ChangeBkInkType on the printer operation panel and
follow the instructions displayed. You can switch
between the types of black ink, but please remember
that every time you switch the black ink tanks the
printer consumes about 55 ml of black ink and about
15 ml of the colored inks in total. (→ P.4-48)
Black Ink Types and Characteristics
Photo Black (Bk) Ink (BCI-1421Bk)
This ink has excellent gloss and black density for
glossy media and proof media. Nearly all types of
media can be printed, including glossy media.
Matte Black (MBk) Ink (BCI-1441MBk)
This ink has excellent black density for standard paper,
fine art media, and matte media. It cannot be used for
glossy media.
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Chapter 1
Basic Use
Chapter 2
Using Various Media
Chapter 3
Printing by Objective
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Chapter 5
Using the Printer
in a Network
Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operating the
Function Menu
Contents
Index