Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S Series Setup Manual page 7

8
Pull 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).
10
While holding the leading edge of the
paper roll, raise the release lever.
• Be sure to perform steps 10 and 11. If paper cannot feed straight or becomes curled, it may rub
against the print head or be jammed.
• Do not pull paper in an attempt to force it to align with the paper alignment line (b). Doing so may
cause the paper to not feed straight.
13
The screen for selecting the paper type
is shown on the display screen. Press ▲
or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in
the printer.
Select Coated Paper and then press OK.
Then from the menu that appears, select
HW Coated and then press OK.
Paper begins feeding.
• If Paper loaded crooked. appears on
the display screen, refer to steps 10 and
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11 to reload the roll of paper.
If the error occurs again after you reload
the paper, remove the roll holder from
the printer and check to make sure that
the roll of paper is in close contact with
the roll holder flange as described in
step 5.
• After you have finished setting up the printer and installing the software, we recommend performing color calibration. Color calibration
compensates for changes in color from individual variation and aged deterioration of the printer, ensuring better color consistency. Perform color
MEMO
calibration using the included paper, which is compatible with this process. For information on other compatible paper, refer to the Paper Reference
Guide.
During color calibration, on the control panel's display screen, open
The process of color calibration takes about 10 minutes.
• If you use the color calibration for color adjustment, it is useful to set the function to notify the execution period (Prompt Execution). For details of
the function, refer to "Using Color Calibration for Color Adjustment" in User's Guide.
The paper feeds automatically until it contacts the
paper retainer.
• Take care to avoid soiling the printing
surface when removing rolls of paper. A
soiled printing surface can affect printing
quality.
• Remove all wrinkles and curls from the
paper, if any, before loading it.
• When loading paper, make sure there is no
gap between the right side of the roll and
the roll holder.
11
Holding the leading edge of the paper with
both hands, gently pull it to the ejection
guide (a) as you ensure that the left and
right sides remain even and that the right
edge of the paper remains parallel with
the orange paper alignment line (b). Next,
lower the release lever.
a
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Once feeding the paper is finished, the
printer automatically starts charging
the system with ink and adjusting the
printhead. Charging the system with
ink and adjusting the printhead for the
first time takes about 39 minutes. Install
the software on your computer while
the printer is working. (See "Install the
Software" on page 8)
• Charging the system with ink fills
the system from the ink tanks to the
MEMO
printheads. In addition, cleaning is
performed to keep the printer in optimal
condition. This may cause the remaining
ink indicator and maintenance cartridge
capacity indicator to drop some amount.
The starter ink tank is for first-time
installation. It is recommended that you
purchase replacement ink tanks quickly.
When printhead adjustment is finished,
Ready appears on the display screen.
(settings/adj. tab) and select Adjust Printer - Calibration - Auto Adjust.
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9
Lower the ejection guide.
Lower the ejection guide carefully, taking
care that the ejection supports (a) do not
touch the paper. If you lower it vigorously,
the ejection supports (a) may touch the
roll paper and scratch the printing surface.
12
Close the top cover.
b
After a roll of paper is loaded, the display
screen automatically display a paper type
selection menu and the printer beeps.