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Basic Printing Workflow
Printing enlargements or reductions ........................................ 70
Printing at full size .................................................................... 86
Borderless Printing ................................................................... 98
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes .................... 111
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet ....................................... 124
Centering originals ................................................................. 141
Printer Driver .......................................................................... 176
Preview .................................................................................. 211
Free Layout ............................................................................ 221
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .............................. 244
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional ........................... 255
Layout Plug-In for Photoshop ................................................. 316
Print Plug-In for Office ............................................................ 321
and so on
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Printer Driver .......................................................................... 364
Preview .................................................................................. 388
Free Layout ............................................................................ 416
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .............................. 447
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional ........................... 464
Layout Plug-In for Photoshop ................................................. 522
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions ........70 Printing at full size ..............86 Borderless Printing ..............98 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes ....111 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet ........124 Centering originals ..............
  • Page 2 Note In order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included on the "User Manuals CD-ROM" supplied with the printer. Thus, there are descriptions that are applied only in HTML format, and functions (video display function, etc.) that cannot be used. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Page 3 Contents Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets .......................... 22 Turning the Printer On and Off ............................23 Loading and Printing on Rolls ............................... 24 Loading and Printing on Sheets ............................27 Printing in Windows ................................... 29 Printing from Mac OS X ................................
  • Page 4 Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ..............................86 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ............................87 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) ............................. 88 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ............................91 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ......................92 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) .......................
  • Page 5 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................165 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ..........165 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) ..........167 Using Favorites ..................................169 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing ............................170 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) ......................
  • Page 6 Starting Free Layout ................................221 Free Layout Main Window ..............................223 Detailed Settings ..................................224 Preferences Dialog Box ................................. 225 Page Options Dialog Box ............................... 226 Zoom Dialog Box ..................................227 Format Dialog Box ..................................227 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................229 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ........
  • Page 7 Adjust the Colors and Print ..............................288 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) ................ 288 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) ............289 Adjust the Colors by Color Matching ......................... 292 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images ....................293 Prints monochrome photographs with high quality ..................
  • Page 8 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ................................364 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................... 366 Confirming Print Settings ..............................368 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................368 Using Favorites ..................................369 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................. 370 Main Pane ....................................
  • Page 9 Color Settings Panel ................................426 Color Adjustment ................................427 Gray Adjustment ................................430 Matching ....................................431 Driver Matching Mode ............................... 434 ICC Matching Mode ..............................435 ColorSync ..................................436 Preferences Dialog Box ................................. 437 Page Setup Dialog Box ................................438 Zoom Dialog Box ..................................
  • Page 10 Size Options Dialog Box ................................. 490 Curves Dialog Box ..................................491 Print History Details Dialog Box ............................492 Utilize Three Types of Previews ............................493 Check Image with Print Area Layout ........................493 Check the original image with Image ........................494 Check Image with Roll Paper Preview ........................
  • Page 11 Feeding Roll Paper Manually ............................... 549 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left ....................... 550 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ........................550 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ........................552 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically .................... 558 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls ............................
  • Page 12 Add Custom Paper ................................640 Delete Custom Paper ............................... 646 Edit Custom Paper ................................647 Export Custom Media Information ..........................648 Import Custom Media Information ..........................649 Warnings ....................................650 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ....................................654 Control Panel Display ................................
  • Page 13 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................. 711 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............712 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings ........................714 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) ..................... 714 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) ................... 715 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI ..............
  • Page 14 Basic Print Job Operations Using the Printer Hard Disk ..............................760 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk ........................762 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) ................. 765 Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) ................767 Printing Saved Jobs .................................
  • Page 15 Startup ......................................841 Main Window ....................................842 File Menu ....................................845 Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) ..................846 Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) ..............846 Help Menu ..................................... 847 Printer List .................................... 848 Calibration Sheet ................................
  • Page 16 Replacing the Cutter Unit ..............................930 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ................................934 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ..........................934 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................... 941 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ......................942 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................... 943 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ............................
  • Page 17 Images are printed crooked ..............................978 Documents are printed in monochrome ........................978 Line thickness is not uniform .............................. 978 Lines or colors are misaligned ............................979 Borders appear in borderless printing ..........................979 Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ........................980 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ..........................
  • Page 18 Close Ink Tank Cover ................................1002 Ink tank is empty..................................1003 Not much ink is left................................1003 No ink tank loaded................................. 1003 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized......................1003 Messages regarding printing or adjustment 1004 Cannot execute this command.
  • Page 19 Specifications 1015 Printer Specifications 1016 Specifications ................................... 1016 Print Area ....................................1017 Appendix 1019 Safety Precautions 1020 Safety Precautions ................................. 1020 Legal Notices .................................... 1022 Manuals for this printer 1024 Manuals for this printer ............................... 1024 About This User Manual ..............................1024 How to use this manual 1026 Searching Topics ..................................

  • Page 21: User's Guide

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ..................22 Canceling print jobs ..................32 Pausing Printing ..................36 Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables...

  • Page 22: Printing Procedure

    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF8400 Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................22 Turning the Printer On and Off ............................23 Loading and Printing on Rolls ............................24 Loading and Printing on Sheets ............................27 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ..................

  • Page 23: Turning The Printer On And Off

    Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, "Start- ing up... Please wait." is displayed. The Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.

  • Page 24: Loading And Printing On Rolls

    Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF8400 • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 25 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF8400 • If you are not using the optional Media Take-up Unit when printing long documents such as banners, spread a clean cloth or paper on the floor. Use the Output Stacker to prevent long printed documents from being soiled by the floor Important after they are printed.
  • Page 26 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF8400 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") → P.539 • When printing without borders, definitely set the blue Switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incor- rectly, print quality may deteriorate.

  • Page 27: Loading And Printing On Sheets

    Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF8400 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") → P.543 • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper.
  • Page 28 Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF8400 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") → P.23 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →...

  • Page 29: And So On

    Printing in Windows iPF8400 Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") → P.561 Start printing. Printing in Windows Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.

  • Page 30: Printing From Mac Os X

    Printing from Mac OS X iPF8400 Settings for many printing methods (including enlarged or reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on) are dis- played in the printer driver dialog box. There are two ways to access the printer driver dialog box, as follows. •...
  • Page 31 Printing from Mac OS X iPF8400 Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and re- duced printing, borderless printing, and so on. User's Guide...

  • Page 32: Canceling Print Jobs

    Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF8400 Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ......................32 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ..........................33 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X ..........................33 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel.

  • Page 33: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows

    Canceling Print Jobs from Windows iPF8400 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed.
  • Page 34 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X iPF8400 • Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission, jobs are not dis- played even during printing. Note • Print jobs are displayed in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window from the moment the printer starts receiving the print data until the moment printing is finished.
  • Page 35 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X iPF8400 • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using. Note The job sent to the printer is canceled. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer. •...

  • Page 36: Pausing Printing

    Pausing Printing iPF8400 Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") →...

  • Page 37: Enhanced Printing Options

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ............... 38 Printing Photos and Office Documents ............39 Adjusting Images ..................56 Printing enlargements or reductions ............70 Printing at full size ..................86 Borderless Printing ..................98 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes ........

  • Page 38: Choosing Paper For Printing

    Select the appropriate media type from the printer control panel or printer driver to match the paper loaded in the print- er. The appropriate media type differs between the case of genuine Canon paper or Canon feed confirmed paper and the case of paper other than Canon feed confirmed paper.

  • Page 39: Printing Photos And Office Documents

    Printing Photos and Images iPF8400 Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Photos and Images ..............................39 Printing Photos and Images (Windows) ........................40 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ......................... 41 Printing from Photoshop ..............................44 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) ........................

  • Page 40: Printing Photos And Images (Windows)

    P.183 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Pa- per, and so on.

  • Page 41: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os X)

    This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. Document: Photo image from a digital camera • • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
  • Page 42 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 43 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF8400 In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.

  • Page 44: Printing From Photoshop

    Printing from Photoshop iPF8400 Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12". Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings "...

  • Page 45: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Windows)

    Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. •...
  • Page 46 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) iPF8400 In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list.
  • Page 47 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. Color Space, click Adobe RGB. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.

  • Page 48: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Mac Os X)

    In the Color Handling list, click Printer Manages Colors. Click Print. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. User's Guide...
  • Page 49 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Note Click Color in the Color Mode list.

  • Page 50: Printing Office Documents

    Printing Office Documents iPF8400 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Width list—here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main Note...
  • Page 51 Printing Office Documents (Windows) iPF8400 • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ") →...

  • Page 52: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)

    Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings " → P.176 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings "...
  • Page 53 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.

  • Page 54: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals

    Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF8400 Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "...
  • Page 55 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF8400 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. • This function cannot be used with a 64-bit version OS. Note When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed.

  • Page 56: Adjusting Images

    Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF8400 Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ........................56 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ..................58 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ..................60 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ............
  • Page 57 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF8400 Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using You should normally select this mode. a driver specific color profile. ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles. This allows you to use ICC profiles for digital Select this if you want to print by specifying cameras and scanners, ICC profiles created...

  • Page 58: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF8400 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing.
  • Page 59 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF8400 Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow...

  • Page 60: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Confirm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. •...
  • Page 61 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the printer in the Printer list. Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 62 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow...

  • Page 63: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing

    Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings "...
  • Page 64 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF8400 Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when Image quality is most important. Line Drawing/Text Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in Proof Standard or Fast modes, but this mode offers excep- tional printing quality.

  • Page 65: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF8400 Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and select the Unidir- ectional Printing check box.
  • Page 66 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF8400 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Note Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list.

  • Page 67: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os X)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For details on how to check the printing settings, refer to " Confirming Print Settings ". → P.180 Note Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets.
  • Page 68 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list.
  • Page 69 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.368 Note User's Guide...

  • Page 70: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions

    Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF8400 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ......................... 70 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..................70 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) .................. 72 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ..........................
  • Page 71 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.

  • Page 72: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)

    Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.180 Note Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example.
  • Page 73 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.

  • Page 74: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF8400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main Note...

  • Page 75: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF8400 • Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired. For instructions on resizing originals to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
  • Page 76 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.

  • Page 77: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not dis- played on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Note Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width.
  • Page 78 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 79 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). •...

  • Page 80: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value iPF8400 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired.
  • Page 81 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.

  • Page 82: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os X)

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portions off the bottom and right edges of the paper will not be printed. Note •...
  • Page 83 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 84 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
  • Page 85 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. Note •...

  • Page 86: Printing At Full Size

    Printing on Oversize Paper iPF8400 Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ..............................86 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ............................ 87 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) ..........................88 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................... 91 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) .......................

  • Page 87: Printing At Full Size (Windows)

    Printing at Full Size (Windows) iPF8400 For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) → P.87 • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) →...

  • Page 88: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)

    Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box.
  • Page 89 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 90 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).

  • Page 91: Borderless Printing At Actual Size

    Borderless Printing at Actual Size iPF8400 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.368 Note Borderless Printing at Actual Size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) with- out a surrounding margin, or border.

  • Page 92: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)

    Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) —that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 ×...
  • Page 93 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.

  • Page 94: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os X)

    Once printed and cut, please cut the upper and lower bands with scissors. Document: Any type • • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)–Borderless • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
  • Page 95 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. User's Guide...
  • Page 96 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is cut, depending Important on frequency of use.
  • Page 97 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12" - Border- less. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.

  • Page 98: Borderless Printing

    Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size iPF8400 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................... 98 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ........99 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ......... 101 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................

  • Page 99: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)

    Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
  • Page 100 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.

  • Page 101: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)

    Once printed and cut, please cut the upper and lower bands with scissors. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
  • Page 102 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. User's Guide...
  • Page 103 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is cut, depending Important on frequency of use.

  • Page 104: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF8400 Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12". Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box.

  • Page 105: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)

    Once printed and cut, please cut the upper and lower bands with scissors. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • User's Guide...
  • Page 106 → P.183 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 107 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 108: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)

    Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box.
  • Page 109 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 110 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—here, 10 in. (254.0mm). • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and...

  • Page 111: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF8400 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ..............111 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) .......... 112 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...

  • Page 112: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF8400 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
  • Page 113 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF8400 Under Paper Size, enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height. Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. Close the printer driver dialog box.
  • Page 114 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the Print Target list.
  • Page 115 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF8400 Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not dis- played on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Note Printing check box. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 116: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os X)

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF8400 In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
  • Page 117 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, en- ter 100*500.
  • Page 118 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.

  • Page 119: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes iPF8400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and Note update the printer information.
  • Page 120 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF8400 Registering and Printing With a Custom Paper Size This topic describes how to register a non-standard paper size by the name of 430 mm Squareand print based on the following example. • Document: Any Type Page Size: A square sheet (430 ×...

  • Page 121: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)

    Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. 430 mm Square is used in this example. Select mm in Units.
  • Page 122 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Document: Any Type • Page Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets • • Media Type: Any type • Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) •...
  • Page 123 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF8400 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.

  • Page 124: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other iPF8400 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ......................124 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................125 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) ................127 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ...........................

  • Page 125: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)

    Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF8400 • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. •...
  • Page 126 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.

  • Page 127: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os X)

    Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...

  • Page 128: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously

    Printing Multiple Pages Continuously iPF8400 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout → P.416 Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
  • Page 129 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 130: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)

    Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.180 Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
  • Page 131 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.

  • Page 132: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF8400 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. •...
  • Page 133 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.

  • Page 134: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking Set.
  • Page 135 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 136 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.

  • Page 137: Printing Posters In Sections

    Printing Posters in Sections iPF8400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main Note...

  • Page 138: Printing Large Posters (Windows)

    Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF8400 • When printing using this function, the Print Centered, Watermark, No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper), and Page Options settings are disabled. Important For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system.
  • Page 139 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 140 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF8400 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.180 Note User's Guide...

  • Page 141: Centering Originals

    Printing Originals Centered on Rolls iPF8400 Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ..........................141 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ....................141 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ....................143 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ......................... 146 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ....................
  • Page 142 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.

  • Page 143: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)

    Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings "...
  • Page 144 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 145 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). •...

  • Page 146: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets

    Printing Originals Centered on Sheets iPF8400 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.368 Note Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page—for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original.
  • Page 147 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.

  • Page 148: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)

    Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
  • Page 149 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 150 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - Cut Sheet.

  • Page 151: Conserving Roll Paper

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees iPF8400 Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................... 151 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ............151 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) ............ 153 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ........
  • Page 152 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.

  • Page 153: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os X)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example.
  • Page 154 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 155: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF8400 Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box.

  • Page 156: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Windows)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) iPF8400 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example.

  • Page 157: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os X)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF8400 In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 158 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 159 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
  • Page 160 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.368 Note User's Guide...

  • Page 161: Checking Images Before Printing

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF8400 Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. •...

  • Page 162: Other Useful Settings

    Printing With Watermarks iPF8400 Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ..............................162 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............ 163 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................165 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ..........165 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) ...........

  • Page 163: Printing With Watermarks- Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)

    Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF8400 For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the following topics: • Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) → P.163 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Printing with Watermarks—...
  • Page 164 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 165: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF8400 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. •...
  • Page 166 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.

  • Page 167: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os X)

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " → P.180 Note Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example.
  • Page 168 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.

  • Page 169: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites iPF8400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main Note pane to update the printer information.

  • Page 170: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing iPF8400 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide.

  • Page 171: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later your- self, click Print Cut Guideline.
  • Page 172 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the printer in the Printer list. Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu.
  • Page 173 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings di- alog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the pa- per later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. •...
  • Page 174 iPF8400 User's Guide...

  • Page 175: Windows Software

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver .................... 176 Preview ..................... 211 Free Layout ....................221 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..........244 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional ......255 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop ..............316 Print Plug-In for Office ................

  • Page 176: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings (Windows) iPF8400 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................... 176 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................178 Confirming Print Settings ..............................180 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................180 Using Favorites ..................................182 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
  • Page 177 Printer Driver Settings (Windows) iPF8400 For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet → P.186 You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.

  • Page 178: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) iPF8400 You can view support information and the user manual. • Device Settings Sheet → P.210 You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver.
  • Page 179 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. • Click the Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On the Paper Informa- tion on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver set- Note tings for the feed source and type of paper.

  • Page 180: Confirming Print Settings

    Confirming Print Settings (Windows) iPF8400 Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
  • Page 181 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. After you click OK, when you print a job, the image- PROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. •...

  • Page 182: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites (Windows) iPF8400 Using Favorites Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favor- ites.

  • Page 183: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) iPF8400 Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. • To save a favorite as a file, click Export and specify the file to save. Note Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered.
  • Page 184 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) iPF8400 Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for configuring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. Note In the following case, click Preferences.

  • Page 185: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) iPF8400 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer proper- ties dialog box.

  • Page 186: Main Sheet

    Main Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing.
  • Page 187 Main Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box →...
  • Page 188 Main Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing → P.63 • View Settings Displays the Print Target setting values. You can view and change the order of Print Target setting values.

  • Page 189: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box

    Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 • Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type.

  • Page 190: Drying Time

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Between Pages setting is only valid for rolls. • Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink dried even if Cutting Mode is set to Automatic.

  • Page 191: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) iPF8400 Calibration Value You can specify whether to apply the results of calibration performed on the printer to image processing. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. Enabled Print using the calibration results.
  • Page 192 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) iPF8400 • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.(See " Main Sheet ") → P.186 Note • Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. •...

  • Page 193: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color iPF8400 • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " → P.56 Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
  • Page 194 Matching Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system.
  • Page 195 Specify the printer profile as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed pa- per.

  • Page 196: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome

    Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) iPF8400 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.(See "...

  • Page 197: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF8400 • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " → P.56 Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.

  • Page 198: Gray Adjustment Sheet

    Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 Gray Adjustment Sheet Gray Adjustment Sheet On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Ad- →...

  • Page 199: Page Setup Sheet

    Page Setup Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 • Highlight Adjust the brightness of the lightest portion. • Shadow Adjust the brightness of the darkest portion. • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 200 Page Setup Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 • Scale to fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. • Print Image with Actual Size Prints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width of Roll Paper for either the length or width of the document from the Page Size list.
  • Page 201 Page Setup Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 For details on available roll widths, see " Paper Sizes " → P.528 • Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Under Automatic Cutting, you can specify Yes or No and Print Cut Guideline. •...

  • Page 202: Output Method Dialog Box

    Output Method Dialog box iPF8400 Output Method Dialog box Output Method Dialog box The Output Method dialog box allows you to select the Output Method and set the save settings when saving to the box. • To display the Output Method dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Output Method. (Refer to " Page Setup Sheet ") →...

  • Page 203: Paper Size Options Dialog Box

    Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 Paper Size Options Dialog Box Paper Size Options Dialog Box In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. •...

  • Page 204: Layout Sheet

    Layout Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 Layout Sheet Layout Sheet The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. •...

  • Page 205: Page Options Dialog Box

    Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins → P.155 • Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of 1–999. • Reverse Order Activate this option to print pages in reverse order. •...

  • Page 206: Special Settings Dialog Box

    Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 • Format Settings Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. • If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, user name, and page number.

  • Page 207: Favorites Sheet

    Favorites Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 • Application Color Matching Priority When this is on, you can give applications priority in color management. • Fast Graphic Process Turning this setting on may help produce the expected results if image colors are inconsistent in printed docu- ments or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses.

  • Page 208: Utility Sheet

    Utility Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 • Delete Click to delete the selected favorite from the Favorites list. • Edit Click to display the Edit dialog box, which enables you to change the name and icon for the favorite selected in Favorites list. •...

  • Page 209: Support Sheet

    On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. • Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consum- ables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...

  • Page 210: Settings Summaries Dialog Box

    Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Fa- vorites sheets. • Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application.

  • Page 211: Preview

    The Features of Preview iPF8400 Preview Preview The Features of Preview ..............................211 Starting Preview ..................................211 Preview Main Window ................................212 Dialog Area ....................................214 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ..........................215 Moving a Page ..................................215 Using the ruler ..................................215 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ........................

  • Page 212: Preview Main Window

    Preview Main Window iPF8400 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar.
  • Page 213 Preview Main Window iPF8400 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →...

  • Page 214: Dialog Area

    Dialog Area iPF8400 Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. • Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout."...

  • Page 215: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display

    Enlarge/Reduce the screen display iPF8400 • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. •...

  • Page 216: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees

    Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF8400 Setting Details inch Use inches as the ruler unit. Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible...

  • Page 217: Printing With Selecting The Layout

    Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF8400 Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of Right Button Turn at the position of Left Button...
  • Page 218 Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF8400 • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. • Note By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. •...

  • Page 219: Print On The Center

    Print on the Center iPF8400 Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the Print button Printing on the center begins. •...

  • Page 220: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom

    Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF8400 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom.

  • Page 221: Free Layout

    The Features of Free Layout (Windows) iPF8400 Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................221 Starting Free Layout ................................221 Free Layout Main Window ..............................223 Detailed Settings ................................... 224 Preferences Dialog Box ..............................225 Page Options Dialog Box ..............................226 Zoom Dialog Box ...................................
  • Page 222 Starting Free Layout (Windows) iPF8400 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet.

  • Page 223: Free Layout Main Window

    Free Layout Main Window (Windows) iPF8400 Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Note •...

  • Page 224: Detailed Settings

    Detailed Settings (Windows) iPF8400 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu.

  • Page 225: Preferences Dialog Box

    Preferences Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferen- ces of Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. •...

  • Page 226: Page Options Dialog Box

    Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 Setting Details Crop Marks You can print with the crop marks. Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout.

  • Page 227: Zoom Dialog Box

    Zoom Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Upper Left to Right or Upper Right to Left. Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose Upper Left to Bottom or Lower Left to Top.
  • Page 228 Format Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.

  • Page 229: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page

    Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page (Windows) iPF8400 • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. Horizontal Pos You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters.
  • Page 230 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page (Windows) iPF8400 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.

  • Page 231: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page

    Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) iPF8400 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject.
  • Page 232 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) iPF8400 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note User's Guide...
  • Page 233 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) iPF8400 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. •...

  • Page 234: Selecting An Object

    Selecting an Object (Windows) iPF8400 Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps. Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object.

  • Page 235: Changing The Object Size

    Changing the Object Size (Windows) iPF8400 • To select an object, click that object. • Note To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. •...

  • Page 236: Moving An Object

    Moving an Object (Windows) iPF8400 Click the OK button. Moving an Object Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object.

  • Page 237: Laying Out Objects Automatically

    Laying out Objects Automatically (Windows) iPF8400 Laying out Objects Automatically Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Ar- range Object from the Object menu. • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog Box dialog box.
  • Page 238 Aligning Objects (Windows) iPF8400 • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizon- tal center.

  • Page 239: Changing The Object Overlapping Order

    Changing the Object Overlapping Order (Windows) iPF8400 Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the Overlapping Order menu from the Object menu. • The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. •...

  • Page 240: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object

    Pasting a Copied or Cut Object (Windows) iPF8400 • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar.

  • Page 241: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box

    Finished Size Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 • The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.

  • Page 242: Binding Settings Dialog Box

    Binding Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 • Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size. The following settings are available for the finished size. Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document so that the width of the docu- ment matches the roll paper width.

  • Page 243: Prints Using Folded Duplex

    Prints using Folded Duplex (Windows) iPF8400 • Fold Line Type You can select the fold lines. The following settings are available for the fold line type. Setting Details Solid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style. Dotted Line You can print the dotted line as the frame style.

  • Page 244: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (Windows) iPF8400 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................. 244 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................244 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box .................... 245 Hot Folder ....................................

  • Page 245: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box (Windows) iPF8400 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter. Note To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button From the Windows start button, select Color image-...

  • Page 246: Hot Folder

    Hot Folder (Windows) iPF8400 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy." → P.244 Note • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. •...

  • Page 247: Creating A New Hot Folder

    Creating a New Hot Folder (Windows) iPF8400 Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
  • Page 248 Creating a New Hot Folder (Windows) iPF8400 Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are dis- played in the list. Note Click the Next button. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print.
  • Page 249 Creating a New Hot Folder (Windows) iPF8400 To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the Next button. • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. •...

  • Page 250: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder

    Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder (Windows) iPF8400 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.
  • Page 251 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder (Windows) iPF8400 The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a fold- er, to set the existing shared folder. The location of the folders will appear.
  • Page 252 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder (Windows) iPF8400 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") → P.253 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.

  • Page 253: Setting The Print Parameters

    Setting the Print Parameters (Windows) iPF8400 Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driv- er is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver.
  • Page 254 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) iPF8400 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning settings and destinations to a Favorites button, refer to the setting manual, dis- played by clicking Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setup Manual button of Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy utility, or refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.

  • Page 255: Print Plug-In For Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional

    iPF8400 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional ............256 Installation Procedures ............................... 256 Uninstall Procedures ................................259 Starting from Photoshop ..............................259 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ........................

  • Page 256: Features Of The Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional

    Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional iPF8400 Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The main features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows. •...
  • Page 257 Installation Procedures iPF8400 Click imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in button. Click the Install button corresponding to the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional you are us- ing. • For 32-bit Windows • For 64-bit Windows User's Guide...
  • Page 258 Installation Procedures iPF8400 • If a version of Photoshop supported by Print Plug-In for Photoshop is not installed, The application is not installed. is displayed. Install the Print Plug-In on a computer that has a supported version of Photoshop installed. Note •...

  • Page 259: Uninstall Procedures

    • Uninstall the Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional Select start in Control Panel menu. Select Programs and Features. Select Canon iPFxxxx Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional, then click Change/Remove. • iPFxxxx is the name of your printer. Note •...

  • Page 260: Starting From Digital Photo Professional

    Starting from Digital Photo Professional iPF8400 Open the image that you wish to print. If required, select the print range. • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Photoshop are less than 60,000 pixels in width and height. Reduce the selec- tion range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 60,000 pixels in width and height, and then Note attempt step 3.

  • Page 261: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window

    Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window iPF8400 If required, select the print range. • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional are less than 6,000 pixels in width and height. Re- duce the selection range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 6,000 pixels in width and height, Note and then attempt step 3.
  • Page 262 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window iPF8400 • Sheet Selection Area The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional window are displayed. When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows. •...

  • Page 263: Preview Area

    Preview Area iPF8400 • Button Area This contains the buttons Print, Quit and Help. Print Button • Click this button to begin printing. • Quit Button Click this button to close the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main window and return to application software.
  • Page 264 Preview Area iPF8400 Setting Details Print Area Layout *You can change the image print position when you drag the image while the cursor is displayed Image The entire image is displayed. *You can select the print range when you drag the image while the cursor is displayed as *When you click the image while the cursor is displayed as , the selected area is deselected.

  • Page 265: Main Sheet

    Main Sheet iPF8400 Main Sheet Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. • Printer The printer types are displayed. • Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box. When you click the OK button after selecting the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, you can change the printer that corresponds with Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional.

  • Page 266: Output Profile

    Main Sheet iPF8400 Setting Details High Gradation 8bit This processes images with at 8bit/channel (24 bit). Highest Gradation 16bit This processes images with at 16bit/channel (48 bit). *This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type and Input Resolution to Plug-in.
  • Page 267 Main Sheet iPF8400 • Matching Method You can select the processing method when performing color conversion. The following settings are available for the matching method. Setting Details Perceptual This converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. This is useful for pictures.

  • Page 268: Page Setup Sheet

    Page Setup Sheet iPF8400 Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional is displayed. •...
  • Page 269 Page Setup Sheet iPF8400 • When Paper Size is smaller than Output Image Size, part of the image may not print. Note • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. •...

  • Page 270: Color Settings Sheet (Color)

    Color Settings Sheet (Color) iPF8400 Setting Details Cut Sheet Select to print on the cut sheet. • Roll Paper Options button Click this button to open the Roll Paper Options dialog box, where you can set roll paper width and perform auto cut settings.

  • Page 271: Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome)

    Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) iPF8400 • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.

  • Page 272: Print History Sheet

    Print History Sheet iPF8400 • Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.

  • Page 273: Support Sheet

    Support Sheet iPF8400 Select Restore Defaults and click the Apply button to restore all settings to their initial settings. • You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display. Note • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites.

  • Page 274: Adjustment Pattern Setting Dialog Box

    Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. Note • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals installed on the computer. •...
  • Page 275 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • Use Paper Size Selects the paper size to print the adjustment pattern on. The adjustment pattern is printed so that it fits into the selected paper size. • If the image size is large and Dimensions is selected in Pattern Size, the pattern display might not fit within the vertical direction of the paper size.
  • Page 276 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • Pattern Size You can specify the size of the image when printing the adjustment pattern. When Auto is selected, the image is enlarged or reduced to fit the adjustment pattern into the Use Paper Size. When Dimensions is selected, the image is printed at the input image size without enlarging or reducing.
  • Page 277 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • Specify the Range of Images button When this button is clicked, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box is displayed for specifying the range of images. When you specify the range by using the mouse or other means and then click the OK button, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box closes and the specified image range is redisplayed as the adjustment pattern.

  • Page 278: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF8400 • The job name when printing the adjustment pattern is "Original Image Name + Pattern-Print". For example, the print job name for the image "ABC.jpg" is "ABC_Pattern-Print.jpg". Note Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Advanced Settings button on the Main Sheet.

  • Page 279: Unidirectional Printing

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF8400 Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. Fast Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting is not clean. Standard Select this setting when you are not experiencing problems. Slow This helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp if you select it when using adhesive paper.

  • Page 280: Set Configuration Dialog Box

    Set Configuration Dialog Box iPF8400 Set Configuration Dialog Box Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method. •...

  • Page 281: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box

    ICC Conversion Options dialog box iPF8400 • Initialize all warning dialog boxes When this is checked, all of the warning dialog boxes that have been set to "Do not show this screen again" be- come displayed. ICC Conversion Options dialog box ICC Conversion Options dialog box This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected in the Output Profile list in the Main sheet and the ICC Conversion Options button is clicked.

  • Page 282: Roll Paper Options Dialog Box

    Roll Paper Options Dialog Box iPF8400 Roll Paper Options Dialog Box Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings. •...

  • Page 283: Curves Dialog Box

    Curves Dialog Box iPF8400 Enter the width of the media size. Height Enter the height of the media size. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note • Add button Click the button to register the contents of the settings. Curves Dialog Box Curves Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Curves button on the Color Settings Sheet.

  • Page 284: Print History Details Dialog Box

    Print History Details Dialog Box iPF8400 • Load Curves button Click the button to load stored data for a tone curve. • Save Curves button Click the button to stores the current tone curve settings. Print History Details Dialog Box Print History Details Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Sheet.

  • Page 285: Utilize Three Types Of Previews

    Utilize Three Types of Previews iPF8400 • You can change the order by selecting an item and dragging it to another place. Note • Import button Click the button to import print history saved as a file. • Export button Click the button to save print history as a file that is stored in print preferences.

  • Page 286: Check The Original Image With Image

    Check the original image with Image iPF8400 • When the cursor on the preview is displayed as on the preview, you can specify the print position by dragging the image. Note • When the cursor is displayed as on the preview, the below conditions on the Page Setup sheet have all been met. •...

  • Page 287: Print With A Desired Picture Quality

    Print with a Desired Picture Quality iPF8400 • To select Roll Paper Preview in Preview, select Roll Paper in Paper Source. Note Print with a Desired Picture Quality Print with a Desired Picture Quality You can specify and print at the resolution you desire. Display the Main sheet.

  • Page 288: Adjust The Colors And Print

    Adjust the Colors and Print iPF8400 Click the Print button. Printing begins. Adjust the Colors and Print Adjust the Colors and Print You can adjust the colors to your liking and print images. The explanation below is on 6 ways to adjust the colors using Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional. •...

  • Page 289: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)

    Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF8400 Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Cyan. Drag the slide bar in the direction of High in Yellow. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone.
  • Page 290 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF8400 The unapplied and the applied images of the above image adjustments are as below. Open the Main sheet. Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low.
  • Page 291 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF8400 In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light. • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note Click the Curves button then click near the center of the curve.

  • Page 292: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching

    Adjust the Colors by Color Matching iPF8400 Adjust the Colors by Color Matching Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the screen.

  • Page 293: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images

    Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images iPF8400 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images This prints a high-quality Adobe RGB16bit image taken with a high-end digital camera. Print Plug-In for Photoshop/ Digital Photo Professional allows you to print high color gamut and high tone images, when the Adobe RGB16bit image data has been retouched in Photoshop, without compromising the level of tone in the image.

  • Page 294: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality

    Prints monochrome photographs with high quality iPF8400 Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. If required, adjust the colors using color matching. • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color Matching." → P.292 Note Click the Print button.
  • Page 295 Using Adobe CMM iPF8400 Download the file by following the on-screen directions. Start the installer in the downloaded file to perform the installation. • Use version 1.1 or higher of Adobe CMM. Important • Adobe CMM System Requirements The system requirements for Adobe CMM are as follows. •...

  • Page 296: Printing An Adjustment Pattern And Selecting Adjustment Values

    Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values iPF8400 In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Since you can print an adjustment pattern and select your preferred adjustment values while comparing the images, this allows you to conserve ink and paper, and save the time it takes to repeatedly check adjustment results.

  • Page 297: Perform Black Point Compensation

    Perform Black Point Compensation iPF8400 Set the Adjustment Item, Number of Patterns, and Adjustment Value Spacing for the Horizontal Axis and Vertical Axis. If you want to check part of an image as the adjustment pattern, click the Specify the Range of Images button, select the range you want to check in the Specify the Range of Images dialog box, and then click the OK button.
  • Page 298 Perform Black Point Compensation iPF8400 Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Click the ICC Conversion Options button to open the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Select Adobe CMM as the Conversion Engine. Check the Black Point Compensation check box.

  • Page 299: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print

    Perform Printing Press Simulation Print iPF8400 Perform Printing Press Simulation Print Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specify- ing an ICC profile for the printing press. Display the Main sheet.

  • Page 300: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Output Media Size

    Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size iPF8400 • Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper → P.301 • Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print → P.302 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size By specifying the media type loaded in the printer, the image can be enlarged or reduced to fit the size of the image area of the media.

  • Page 301: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Width Of Roll Paper

    Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper iPF8400 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper.

  • Page 302: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print

    Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print iPF8400 Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a spe- cific size. Display the Page Setup sheet.

  • Page 303: Print With No Borders

    Print with No Borders iPF8400 Print with No Borders Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. •...

  • Page 304: Customize Media Settings

    Customize Media Settings iPF8400 Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.

  • Page 305: Confirm Print History Details

    Confirm Print History Details iPF8400 Confirm Print History Details Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. Display Print History sheet. Click the Details button. • Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Note Details dialog box.

  • Page 306: Apply Print History To An Image

    Apply Print History to an Image iPF8400 Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. Display the Print History sheet. If required, check the print history details. (See "Confirm Print History Details.") →...
  • Page 307 Store Print History to Print Preferences iPF8400 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Set- tings. Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History and click the button.

  • Page 308: Delete Print History

    Delete Print History iPF8400 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History Delete Print History You can delete print history. • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Important Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button.
  • Page 309 Delete Print History iPF8400 Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box.

  • Page 310: Export Print History From Print Preferences

    Export Print History from Print Preferences iPF8400 Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to export from Favor- ites in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Export button.

  • Page 311: Import Print History To Print Preferences

    Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF8400 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences Import Print History to Print Preferences You can import print history in file format and store it to print preferences. Display the Print History sheet.
  • Page 312 Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF8400 Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb. • Note You cannot import a print history file exported from a different OS in Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Pro- fessional.

  • Page 313: Delete Print History From Print Preferences

    Delete Print History from Print Preferences iPF8400 Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print pref- erences.

  • Page 314: Set Information To Print With Image

    Set Information to Print with Image iPF8400 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Set Information to Print with Image Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. •...
  • Page 315 Set Information to Print with Image iPF8400 When you wish to edit the comment, click the Edit Comment button. • When you do not wish to edit the comment, move to step 7. Note Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button.

  • Page 316: Layout Plug-In For Photoshop

    About the Layout Plug-In iPF8400 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ..............................316 Layout Plug-In Main Window ............................316 Add Canvas Size dialog box ............................. 318 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame ..............319 About the Layout Plug-In About the Layout Plug-In When printing a photo to mount on a frame, you can start the Layout Plug-In from Photoshop and create a layout im-...
  • Page 317 Layout Plug-In Main Window iPF8400 • Since values entered in mm or inches are first converted temporarily to pixels and then reconverted to mm or inches, values may be displayed that differ from the entered values. Important • Select Canvas Size Selects the canvas size.

  • Page 318: Add Canvas Size Dialog Box

    Add Canvas Size dialog box iPF8400 Displays the original image size before creating the layout image. • Finished Displays the image size of the entire layout image with the canvas sides, crop marks, and the amount of ex- tension added to the input image size. •...

  • Page 319: Creating And Printing A Layout Image For Mounting On A Frame

    Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame iPF8400 Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size. When you select a size displayed in the Paper Size List, the values are displayed in the Width and Height in the Size field.
  • Page 320 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame iPF8400 Select the canvas size that matches the frame for mounting the image and create a layout image by adding effects such as frame side effects. For details, see "Layout Plug-In Main Window." →...

  • Page 321: Print Plug-In For Office

    Print Plug-In for Office features (Windows) iPF8400 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office features ............................. 321 Steps to install ..................................322 Steps to uninstall ................................... 324 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ......................325 To start from Microsoft Word ............................

  • Page 322: Steps To Install

    Steps to install (Windows) iPF8400 Steps to install Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation. Note Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. •...
  • Page 323 Steps to install (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes but- ton. Click the Start button. User's Guide...

  • Page 324: Steps To Uninstall

    The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is com- plete. • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. Important •...

  • Page 325: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed

    When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) iPF8400 Select imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, and click the Remove button. • You cannot uninstall Print Plug-In for Office if an Office application is running. When a message appears, select Cancel and close all Office applications that are running.
  • Page 326 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) iPF8400 Select Options from the File menu. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.
  • Page 327 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.
  • Page 328 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) iPF8400 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. •...

  • Page 329: To Start From Microsoft Word

    To start from Microsoft Word (Windows) iPF8400 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. To start from Microsoft Word To start from Microsoft Word Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Word.

  • Page 330: Print Matching Roll Width (Word)

    Print Matching Roll Width (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Print- ing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar. Important Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box •...
  • Page 331 Print Matching Roll Width (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Print- ing Wizard dialog box.

  • Page 332: Borderless Printing (Word)

    Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
  • Page 333 Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Print- ing Wizard dialog box.
  • Page 334 Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. For Pages, insert the page number. Enter Copies. •...

  • Page 335: Multi-Page Printing (Word)

    Multi-Page Printing (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (Word) Multi-Page Printing (Word) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.

  • Page 336: Register The Settings (Word)

    Register the settings (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...

  • Page 337: Print Using Registered Settings (Word)

    Print Using Registered Settings (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print.
  • Page 338 Print Using Registered Settings (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Print- ing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Important Click Print Using Registered Settings.

  • Page 339: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)

    Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) (Windows) iPF8400 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.

  • Page 340: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint

    To start from Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows) iPF8400 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width (Word)."...
  • Page 341 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows) iPF8400 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • Important When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed → P.325 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.

  • Page 342: Print Matching Roll Width (Powerpoint)

    Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or oper- Important ate the toolbar/ribbon.
  • Page 343 Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Print- ing Wizard dialog box.

  • Page 344: Borderless Printing (Powerpoint)

    Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
  • Page 345 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Print- ing Wizard dialog box.
  • Page 346 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies.

  • Page 347: Multi-Page Printing (Powerpoint)

    Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.

  • Page 348: Register The Settings (Powerpoint)

    Register the settings (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...

  • Page 349: Print Using Registered Settings (Powerpoint)

    Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print.
  • Page 350 Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Print- ing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Important Click Print Using Registered Settings.

  • Page 351: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Powerpoint)

    Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF8400 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.

  • Page 352: To Start From Microsoft Excel

    To start from Microsoft Excel (Windows) iPF8400 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Important •...
  • Page 353 To start from Microsoft Excel (Windows) iPF8400 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • Important When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed → P.325 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.

  • Page 354: Print Entire Sheet (Excel)

    Print Entire Sheet (Excel) (Windows) iPF8400 • If you click the Print button with a graph selected, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. Note •...
  • Page 355 Print Entire Sheet (Excel) (Windows) iPF8400 The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note User's Guide...

  • Page 356: Print Selected Area (Excel)

    Print Selected Area (Excel) (Windows) iPF8400 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) for details on the procedure for configuring Binding. →...
  • Page 357 Print Selected Area (Excel) (Windows) iPF8400 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. • When more than one worksheet is selected, the Printing Wizard cannot be run. Select only one worksheet and click Print again.
  • Page 358 Print Selected Area (Excel) (Windows) iPF8400 A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If the range selected in Excel 2007/2010 is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis.

  • Page 359: Configuring Binding (Excel)

    Configuring Binding (Excel) (Windows) iPF8400 Select Next. Select Media Type. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • Note When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. •...

  • Page 360: Configuring Special Settings

    Configuring Special Settings (Windows) iPF8400 Open the Binding Settings dialog box. If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. Select Binding Edge. Select Binding Margin. Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the pre- view screen.
  • Page 361 Configuring Special Settings (Windows) iPF8400 Item Details Center sheets and print areas When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. When this setting is on, printing is performed with the top, bottom, left, and right margins layed out equally. When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position.

  • Page 362: Digital Photo Front-Access

    Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image files on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application.

  • Page 363: Mac Os X Software

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Printer Driver .................... 364 Preview ..................... 388 Free Layout ....................416 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..........447 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional ......464 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop ..............

  • Page 364: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................... 364 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................366 Confirming Print Settings ..............................368 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................368 Using Favorites ..................................369 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
  • Page 365 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.

  • Page 366: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
  • Page 367 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is dis- played in Page Size.

  • Page 368: Confirming Print Settings

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. User's Guide...

  • Page 369: Using Favorites

    Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is dis- played. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to Preview →...

  • Page 370: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. •...
  • Page 371 Main Pane (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Common Items • Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See " Paper Refer- ence Guide ".) • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer.
  • Page 372 Main Pane (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images → P.39 • Printing Office Documents → P.50 • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality.

  • Page 373: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box

    Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing → P.63 • Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit. Optimal results when printing data with rich gra- dation are possible by choosing 16-bit.

  • Page 374: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. •...
  • Page 375 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting Item Details 1 sec. / 3 sec. / 5 sec. / 7 sec. / 9 sec. The next line is printed when the set time elapses after a line is printed. * Increase the time according to the occurrence condition of bleeding or unevenness.

  • Page 376: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. Extend print pass Uneven printing that occurs when printing with Highest selected in Print Quality may be improved in some cases by selecting this check box.
  • Page 377 Matching pane iPF8400 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode depending on your color matching system.
  • Page 378 Specify the printer profile as desired. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed pa- per.

  • Page 379: Color Settings Pane: Color

    Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Color Settings Pane: Color Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.

  • Page 380: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF8400 • Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color → P.380 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.

  • Page 381: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome

    Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings.(See " Main Pane ") →...

  • Page 382: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF8400 • Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome → P.382 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
  • Page 383 Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Ad- → P.370 vanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. Note • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper. •...

  • Page 384: Page Setup Pane

    Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Page Setup Pane Page Setup Pane The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.

  • Page 385: Utility Pane

    Utility Pane (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on. Click Display all selections for Paper Size to list available sizes. For details on available paper sizes, see " Paper Sizes "...

  • Page 386: Additional Settings Pane

    Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs. • Click to complete the settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy). For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →...
  • Page 387 Support Pane (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consum- ables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. • User Manual Click to view the printer user's manual.

  • Page 388: Preview

    The Features of Preview (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Preview Preview The Features of Preview ..............................388 Starting Preview ..................................388 Preview Main Window ................................390 Paper Settings Panel ................................393 Easy Settings ..................................395 Advanced Settings ................................396 Output Settings Panel ................................. 398 Color Settings Panel ................................
  • Page 389 Starting Preview (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Preview main window is displayed. User's Guide...

  • Page 390: Preview Main Window

    Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note •...
  • Page 391 Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. User's Guide...
  • Page 392 Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar.

  • Page 393: Paper Settings Panel

    Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. •...
  • Page 394 Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Cut Sheet Select to print on the cut sheet. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. •...

  • Page 395: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.

  • Page 396: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality...
  • Page 397 Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.

  • Page 398: Output Settings Panel

    Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Output Settings Panel Output Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area. • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size...
  • Page 399 Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Borderless Printing You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media type is used. For more information about Borderless Printing, see "Print with No Borders." →...

  • Page 400: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing.

  • Page 401: Color Adjustment

    Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Color Adjustment → P.401 • Gray Adjustment → P.404 • Matching → P.405 • You can select Gray Adjustment only after Monochrome (Photo) has been selected in Color Mode. • Note Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. •...
  • Page 402 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
  • Page 403 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment.

  • Page 404: Gray Adjustment

    Gray Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Gray Adjustment Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Gray Adjustment.

  • Page 405: Matching

    Matching (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.

  • Page 406: Matching Method

    Matching (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally → P.408 select this mode.
  • Page 407 Matching (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2, select 1.8.

  • Page 408: Driver Matching Mode

    Driver Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.

  • Page 409: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space. ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.

  • Page 410: Colorsync

    ColorSync (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu.

  • Page 411: Zoom Dialog Box

    Zoom Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Zoom Dialog Box Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. •...

  • Page 412: Print On The Center

    Print on the Center (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Borderless Printing check box on. Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. •...

  • Page 413: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees

    Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF8400 On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. → P.393 On the Output Settings Panel , click the No → P.398 Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button.

  • Page 414: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper

    Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select Fit to Width from the tool bar.

  • Page 415: Moving A Page

    Moving a Page (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page.

  • Page 416: Free Layout

    The Features of Free Layout (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................416 Starting Free Layout ................................416 Free Layout Main Window ..............................418 Paper Settings Panel ................................421 Easy Settings ..................................423 Advanced Settings ................................
  • Page 417 Starting Free Layout (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Free Layout main window is displayed. User's Guide...

  • Page 418: Free Layout Main Window

    Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Note •...
  • Page 419 Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. User's Guide...
  • Page 420 Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. User's Guide...

  • Page 421: Paper Settings Panel

    Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
  • Page 422 Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting Details Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. • Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note •...

  • Page 423: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.

  • Page 424: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality...
  • Page 425 Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.

  • Page 426: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing.

  • Page 427: Color Adjustment

    Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Color Adjustment → P.427 • Gray Adjustment → P.430 • Matching → P.431 • You can select Gray Adjustment only after Monochrome (Photo) has been selected in Color Mode. • Note Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. •...
  • Page 428 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
  • Page 429 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment.

  • Page 430: Gray Adjustment

    Gray Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Gray Adjustment Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Gray Adjustment.

  • Page 431: Matching

    Matching (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
  • Page 432 Matching (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally → P.434 select this mode.
  • Page 433 Matching (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2, select 1.8.

  • Page 434: Driver Matching Mode

    Driver Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.

  • Page 435: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space. ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.

  • Page 436: Colorsync

    ColorSync (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. User's Guide...

  • Page 437: Preferences Dialog Box

    Preferences Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. •...

  • Page 438: Page Setup Dialog Box

    Page Setup Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲...

  • Page 439: Zoom Dialog Box

    Zoom Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose only Upper Left to Right. Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose only Upper Left to Bottom.

  • Page 440: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page

    Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.

  • Page 441: Selecting An Object

    Selecting an Object (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key. Note •...

  • Page 442: Moving An Object

    Moving an Object (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object. Open the Format Dialog Box → P.439 Use Scaling to set the magnification for enlargement or reduction. You either enter numbers directly. • You can input between 25 and 400. •...

  • Page 443: Laying Out Objects Automatically

    Laying out Objects Automatically (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Laying out Objects Automatically Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Object from the Object menu. • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box →...
  • Page 444 Aligning Objects (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. •...

  • Page 445: Changing The Object Overlapping Order

    Changing the Object Overlapping Order (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu.

  • Page 446: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object

    Pasting a Copied or Cut Object (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.

  • Page 447: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................. 447 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................448 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box .................... 449 Hot Folder ....................................

  • Page 448: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    RUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • You can also start the utility directly by clicking on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. Note • If you are using Mac OS X v10.7 and later, start it from Launchpad.

  • Page 449: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy."...

  • Page 450: Creating A New Hot Folder

    Creating a New Hot Folder (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...

  • Page 451: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)

    Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences.
  • Page 452 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Pan- → P.454 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Pan- → P.458 User's Guide...

  • Page 453: Deleting A Hot Folder

    Deleting a Hot Folder (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel → P.460 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. For Mac OS X v10.5-v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.

  • Page 454: Setting The Print Parameters

    Setting the Print Parameters (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button.
  • Page 455 Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.

  • Page 456: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.

  • Page 457: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image...

  • Page 458: Output Settings Panel

    Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Output Settings Panel Output Settings Panel • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the media size selected for output. Select the media size to print from Paper Size.

  • Page 459: Rotate Page

    Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper. • This feature is useful when you print the document enlarged or reduced with Scaling as well. When an image is scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting point in the upper left corner of the page.

  • Page 460: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted).

  • Page 461: Driver Matching Mode

    Driver Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.

  • Page 462: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF8400 ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software.
  • Page 463 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Complete the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. After these settings are complete, you can print enlarged copies of scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER. Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER.

  • Page 464: Print Plug-In For Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional

    iPF8400 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional ............465 Installation Procedures ............................... 465 Uninstall Procedures ................................467 Starting from Photoshop ..............................469 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ........................

  • Page 465: Features Of The Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional

    Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional iPF8400 Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The main features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows. •...
  • Page 466 Installation Procedures iPF8400 Input the Administrator name and password and click the OK button. After you have read the software User's Licensing Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Custom Install to put a checkmark on your Print Plug-In, then click the Install button.

  • Page 467: Uninstall Procedures

    Uninstall Procedures iPF8400 To quit another application, click the Continue button. Click the Quit button. The Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Profes- sional installation is complete. Uninstall Procedures Uninstall Procedures The procedures for uninstalling the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows. •...
  • Page 468 Uninstall Procedures iPF8400 Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. To quit another application, click on the Continue but- ton. Click the Quit button. User's Guide...

  • Page 469: Starting From Photoshop

    Starting from Photoshop iPF8400 Starting from Photoshop Starting from Photoshop Follow the procedure below to start the Print Plug-In for Photoshop from Photoshop. Start Photoshop. Open the image that you wish to print. If required, select the print range. • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Photoshop are less than 60,000 pixels in width and height.

  • Page 470: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window

    Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window iPF8400 Select File from the Plug-in printing menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug-In window) is displayed.
  • Page 471 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window iPF8400 • Main Sheet → P.473 • Page Setup Sheet → P.476 • Color Settings Sheet (Color) → P.478 • Print History Sheet → P.480 • Support Sheet → P.481 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area.

  • Page 472: Preview Area

    Preview Area iPF8400 Preview Area Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. • Preview Select the preview display method. For more information about preview, see "Utilize Three Types of Previews." → P.493 Setting Details Print Area Layout...

  • Page 473: Main Sheet

    Main Sheet iPF8400 Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In. Main Sheet Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. • Printer The printer types are displayed.
  • Page 474 Main Sheet iPF8400 Setting Details Accuracy 300ppi This processes images at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory ca- pacity. High Accuracy 600ppi This processes images at a more accurate resolution. This setting results in the best print quality, but this takes more time to print than Accuracy 300ppi while also requiring more memory capaci- *This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type •...
  • Page 475 Main Sheet iPF8400 • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can only be selected for the corresponding media types. Note • Proof This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected as the Output Profile. When this is checked, you can perform printing press simulation prints. Refer to Perform Printing Press Simulation Print for details on printing press simulation prints.

  • Page 476: Page Setup Sheet

    Page Setup Sheet iPF8400 Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed. •...
  • Page 477 Page Setup Sheet iPF8400 • When Paper Size is smaller than Output Image Size, part of the image may not print. Note • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. •...

  • Page 478: Color Settings Sheet (Color)

    Color Settings Sheet (Color) iPF8400 Setting Details Cut Sheet Select to print on the cut sheet. • Roll Paper Options button Click this button to open the Roll Paper Options dialog box, where you can set roll paper width and perform auto cut settings.

  • Page 479: Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome)

    Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) iPF8400 • Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Adjustment pattern setting button When this button is clicked, the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box is displayed. The Adjustment pattern setting dialog box allows you to print an adjustment pattern with adjustment values that vary in steps up and down, and to select your preferred adjustment values.

  • Page 480: Print History Sheet

    Print History Sheet iPF8400 • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.

  • Page 481: Support Sheet

    Support Sheet iPF8400 • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites. • Details button Click the Details button to open the Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history. For more information about the print history details, see "Print History Details Dialog Box."...

  • Page 482: Adjustment Pattern Setting Dialog Box

    Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. Note • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals installed on the computer. • You must have User Manual installed on your computer. Note •...
  • Page 483 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • Use Paper Size Selects the paper size to print the adjustment pattern on. The adjustment pattern is printed so that it fits into the selected paper size. • If the image size is large and Dimensions is selected in Pattern Size, the pattern display might not fit within the vertical direction of the paper size.
  • Page 484 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • Pattern Size You can specify the size of the image when printing the adjustment pattern. When Auto is selected, the image is enlarged or reduced to fit the adjustment pattern into the Use Paper Size. When Dimensions is selected, the image is printed at the input image size without enlarging or reducing.
  • Page 485 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF8400 • Specify the Range of Images button When this button is clicked, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box is displayed for specifying the range of images. When you specify the range by using the mouse or other means and then click the OK button, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box closes and the specified image range is redisplayed as the adjustment pattern.

  • Page 486: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF8400 Each of the setting values for the paper type, print mode, and output profile as well as the adjustment values con- figured in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome) are printed at the bottom of the paper. However, the adjustment values for the Curves are not printed.
  • Page 487 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF8400 Setting Details *Select for Media Type that has no problem when printing with a standard size margin. 20mm Select this when rubbing against the printhead occurs such as when using paper that tends to curl.

  • Page 488: Set Configuration Dialog Box

    Set Configuration Dialog Box iPF8400 Set Configuration Dialog Box Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method. •...

  • Page 489: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box

    ICC Conversion Options dialog box iPF8400 • Initialize all warning dialog boxes When this is checked, all of the warning dialog boxes that have been set to "Do not show this screen again" be- come displayed. ICC Conversion Options dialog box ICC Conversion Options dialog box This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected in the Output Profile list in the Main sheet and the ICC Conversion Options button is clicked.

  • Page 490: Size Options Dialog Box

    Size Options Dialog Box iPF8400 • Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. • Automatic Cutting You can set the printer to cut roll paper automatically or print a guideline for cutting. The following settings are available for automatic cutting.

  • Page 491: Curves Dialog Box

    Curves Dialog Box iPF8400 Curves Dialog Box Curves Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Curves button on the Color Settings Sheet. You can set Channel and other settings. • Channel Select from among RGB, Red, Green, or Blue. •...

  • Page 492: Print History Details Dialog Box

    Print History Details Dialog Box iPF8400 Print History Details Dialog Box Print History Details Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Sheet. This controls print history. For more information about Print History Details, see "Utilize Print History." →...

  • Page 493: Utilize Three Types Of Previews

    Utilize Three Types of Previews iPF8400 • Export button Click the button to save print history as a file that is stored in print preferences. • Delete button Click the button to delete print history stored in print preferences. • Settings Displays the print history settings selected from the Print History or Favorites.

  • Page 494: Check The Original Image With Image

    Check the original image with Image iPF8400 Check the original image with Image Check the original image with Image In the image preview you can check the entire image that you have input. Select Image in Preview. • When the cursor appears as a small magnifying glass while there is an Image in the Preview area, the Selected Range feature is enabled and you an drag the cursor on the image and select an area for printing.

  • Page 495: Print With A Desired Picture Quality

    Print with a Desired Picture Quality iPF8400 Print with a Desired Picture Quality Print with a Desired Picture Quality You can specify and print at the resolution you desire. Display the Main sheet. Select the media set to the printer in Media Type. •...

  • Page 496: Adjust The Colors And Print

    Adjust the Colors and Print iPF8400 Adjust the Colors and Print Adjust the Colors and Print You can adjust the colors to your liking and print images. The explanation below is on 5 ways to adjust the colors using Print Plug-In. •...

  • Page 497: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)

    Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF8400 Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone. • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. •...
  • Page 498 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF8400 The unapplied and the applied images of the above image adjustments are as below. Open the Main sheet. Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low.
  • Page 499 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF8400 In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light. • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note Click the Curves button then click near the center of the curve.

  • Page 500: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching

    Adjust the Colors by Color Matching iPF8400 Adjust the Colors by Color Matching Adjust the Colors by Color Matching When you print a color image imported from a scanner or a digital camera, the image may appear different from the image on the screen.

  • Page 501: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images

    Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images iPF8400 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images This prints a high-quality Adobe RGB16bit image taken with a high-end digital camera. Print Plug-In allows you to print high color gamut and high tone images, when the Adobe RGB16bit image data has been retouched in Photoshop, without compromising the level of tone in the image.

  • Page 502: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality

    Prints monochrome photographs with high quality iPF8400 If required, adjust the colors using color matching. • For more information about the color matching, see "Adjust the Colors by Color Matching." → P.500 Note Click the Print button. Printing of the Adobe RGB16bit image begins. Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Prints images captured with a scanner or digital camera in monochrome with high quality.
  • Page 503 Using Adobe CMM iPF8400 Search for the "Adobe Color Management Module (CMM)" item and select the Macintosh version. Download the file by following the on-screen directions. Start the installer in the downloaded file to perform the installation. • Adobe CMM System Requirements The system requirements for Adobe CMM are as follows.

  • Page 504: Printing An Adjustment Pattern And Selecting Adjustment Values

    Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values iPF8400 Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Since you can print an adjustment pattern and select your preferred adjustment values while comparing the images, this allows you to conserve ink and paper, and save the time it takes to repeatedly check adjustment results.

  • Page 505: Perform Black Point Compensation

    Perform Black Point Compensation iPF8400 For the Use Paper Size setting, select the paper size to print on. Click the Print Adjustment Pattern button. The adjustment pattern starts printing. Check the image in the adjustment pattern that is closest to the customer image and click the corresponding image in the preview area.

  • Page 506: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print

    Perform Printing Press Simulation Print iPF8400 Check the Black Point Compensation check box. Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Perform Printing Press Simulation Print Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specify- ing an ICC profile for the printing press.

  • Page 507: Enlarge/Reduce And Print

    Enlarge/Reduce and Print iPF8400 Click the OK button to close the ICC Conversion Options dialog box. Click the Print button. Printing begins. Enlarge/Reduce and Print Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can enlarge or reduce an image in Print Plug-In. Three methods to enlarge/reduce and print are as follows. •...

  • Page 508: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Width Of Roll Paper

    Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper iPF8400 Select Fit Paper Size. Click the Print button. The image prints filling the entire output media surface. Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer.

  • Page 509: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print

    Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print iPF8400 Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a spe- cific size. Display the Page Setup sheet.

  • Page 510: Print With No Borders

    Print with No Borders iPF8400 Print with No Borders Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. •...

  • Page 511: Customize Media Settings

    Customize Media Settings iPF8400 Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.

  • Page 512: Confirm Print History Details

    Confirm Print History Details iPF8400 Confirm Print History Details Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. Display Print History sheet. Click the Details button. • Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box.

  • Page 513: Apply Print History To An Image

    Apply Print History to an Image iPF8400 Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. Display the Print History sheet. If required, check the print history details. (See "Confirm Print History Details.") →...
  • Page 514 Store Print History to Print Preferences iPF8400 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Set- tings. Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History and click the button.

  • Page 515: Delete Print History

    Delete Print History iPF8400 Delete Print History Delete Print History You can delete print history. • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Important Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button.

  • Page 516: Export Print History From Print Preferences

    Export Print History from Print Preferences iPF8400 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. Display the Print History sheet.

  • Page 517: Import Print History To Print Preferences

    Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF8400 Input the name of the print history in Save As in the Save dialog box, and click the Save button. The print history is exported under the specified file name. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences Import Print History to Print Preferences You can import print history in file format and store it to print preferences.
  • Page 518 Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF8400 Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb/*.pjb2. • Note You cannot import a print history file exported from a different OS in Print Plug-In.

  • Page 519: Delete Print History From Print Preferences

    Delete Print History from Print Preferences iPF8400 Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print pref- erences.

  • Page 520: Set Information To Print With Image

    Set Information to Print with Image iPF8400 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Set Information to Print with Image Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date. •...
  • Page 521 Set Information to Print with Image iPF8400 Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. User's Guide...

  • Page 522: Layout Plug-In For Photoshop

    About the Layout Plug-In iPF8400 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ..............................522 Layout Plug-In Main Window ............................522 Add Canvas Size dialog box ............................. 524 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame ..............525 About the Layout Plug-In About the Layout Plug-In When printing a photo to mount on a frame, you can start the Layout Plug-In from Photoshop and create a layout im-...
  • Page 523 Layout Plug-In Main Window iPF8400 • Since values entered in mm or inches are first converted temporarily to pixels and then reconverted to mm or inches, values may be displayed that differ from the entered values. Important • Select Canvas Size Selects the canvas size.

  • Page 524: Add Canvas Size Dialog Box

    Add Canvas Size dialog box iPF8400 Displays the original image size before creating the layout image. • Finished Displays the image size of the entire layout image with the canvas sides, crop marks, and the amount of ex- tension added to the input image size. •...

  • Page 525: Creating And Printing A Layout Image For Mounting On A Frame

    Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame iPF8400 Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size. When you select a size displayed in the Paper Size List, the values are displayed in the Width and Height in the Size field.
  • Page 526 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame iPF8400 Select the canvas size that matches the frame for mounting the image and create a layout image by adding effects such as frame side effects. For details, see "Layout Plug-In Main Window." →...

  • Page 527: Handling And Use Of Paper

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Paper ......................528 Handling rolls .................... 536 Handling sheets ..................561 Output Stacker ..................570 Media take-up unit ..................577 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ............

  • Page 528: Paper

    Types of Paper iPF8400 Paper Paper Types of Paper ..................................528 Paper Sizes ....................................528 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ............. 530 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ......531 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper by Adding a Media Type ......
  • Page 529 Paper Sizes iPF8400 Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 1117.6 mm (44.00 in) 44-in. Roll (1117.6mm) 1066.8 mm (42.00 in) 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm) 1030.0 mm (40.55 in) JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030.0mm) 914.4 mm (36.00 in) 36-in.

  • Page 530: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper When using this printer to print on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, use paper that meets the following conditions.

  • Page 531: Printing On Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings

    The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genuine Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may bleed or the print- Important head may rub against the paper.

  • Page 532: Printing On Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper By Adding A Media Type

    The Add Custom Paper function in the Media Configuration Tool is provided as a method for improving print quality and feed properties over printing paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper using the general- purpose settings. This can be expected to improve properties such as print quality because it allows you to configure settings such as the maximum amount of ink to use and the height of the printhead depending on the characteristics of the paper you are using.

  • Page 533: Displaying The Paper Reference Guide

    Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF8400 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Displaying the Paper Reference Guide The Paper Reference Guide can be accessed from imagePROGRAF Support Information. Follow these instructions, as appropriate for your operating system. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.) The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed.

  • Page 534: Updating Paper Information

    File) from the imagePROGRAF website. Download the latest Media Information File (Media Information File) after accessing the imagePROGRAF-dedicated site from imagePROGRAF Support Information. If you cannot download it, contact your Canon dealer. For details on Media Information File (Media Information File), refer as follows.
  • Page 535 Updating paper information iPF8400 Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the image- PROGRAF webpage is displayed. User's Guide...

  • Page 536: Handling Rolls

    Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF8400 Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ..........................536 Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................... 539 Changing the Type of Paper ............................543 Specifying the Paper Length ............................545 Removing the Roll from the Printer ..........................545 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls ...........................
  • Page 537 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF8400 • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wear- ing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. Important •...
  • Page 538 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF8400 • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 with the Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the holes holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.

  • Page 539: Loading Rolls In The Printer

    Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF8400 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touch- es the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.
  • Page 540 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF8400 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the grooves (b) on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot, fully into the slot.
  • Page 541 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF8400 Pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it in the Paper Feed Slot (a). Advance the roll until it touches the Paper Retainer (b). Once the roll reaches the Paper Retainer, it is automati- cally advanced over the Platen.
  • Page 542 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF8400 Holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release Lev- Hold the edge of the roll paper as you gently pull it evenly with both hands to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever.

  • Page 543: Changing The Type Of Paper

    Changing the Type of Paper iPF8400 Close the Top Cover. Once paper feeding starts, you will need to do the following, based on the ManageRemainRoll setting and the barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →...
  • Page 544 Changing the Type of Paper iPF8400 Changing the Type of Paper • When you load a roll, a menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. Note If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper.

  • Page 545: Specifying The Paper Length

    Specifying the Paper Length iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Keep Paper Type, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. • The specified media type setting is updated in the following situations. •...
  • Page 546 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF8400 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 547 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF8400 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." → P.548 Note Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover.

  • Page 548: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls

    Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls iPF8400 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to un- lock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indica- ted (b), remove it from the Roll Holder.

  • Page 549: Feeding Roll Paper Manually

    Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF8400 • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 ( Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.

  • Page 550: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left

    Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left iPF8400 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identifies the type of paper and amount left.
  • Page 551 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF8400 Select the Main sheet and click Advanced Settings Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK.

  • Page 552: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls

    Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF8400 In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X).") →...
  • Page 553 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF8400 • Automatic and Eject are valid only when you have selected Auto Cut > Yes in the printer driver. • Note With Eject, printing does not resume after a series of jobs have been printed continuously until the roll is cut. •...
  • Page 554 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF8400 Print the job. When printing is finished, the printer will stop without cutting. Holding the printed document to prevent it from drop- ping, press the Cut button to cut the roll. Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...
  • Page 555 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF8400 Print the job. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. Press the Feed button. Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button.
  • Page 556 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF8400 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 557 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF8400 Print the job. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. • The printer can continue to receive print jobs from computers. If a print job is received and printed here, it can be printed without the margin of about 10 cm being created at the paper leading edge.

  • Page 558: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically

    Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF8400 Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Press the Feed button. Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button. Press ▲...
  • Page 559 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF8400 • On (Preset Len) The amount to cut from the leading edge of the paper varies depending on the media type, and is cut to a prescri- bed length. For more information on the prescribed length, see the leading edge precut length in the Paper Refer- ence Guide.

  • Page 560: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls

    Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. This setting takes effect the next time you load a roll. Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct.

  • Page 561: Handling Sheets

    Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF8400 Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ............................561 Changing the Type of Paper ............................543 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ........................565 Removing Sheets ................................... 568 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..............................961 Loading Sheets in the Printer Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer.
  • Page 562 Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF8400 • If no print job was received Press the Load button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Load Cut Sheet", and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press ▲...
  • Page 563 Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF8400 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows.
  • Page 564 Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF8400 • You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up. If it is difficult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Set suction stronger by pressing Note the ▲...

  • Page 565: Printing From A Desired Starting Point

    Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF8400 Printing From a Desired Starting Point Printing From a Desired Starting Point Print on sheets from a desired starting point as follows. Set Width Detection to Off On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( •...
  • Page 566 Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF8400 Open the Top Cover and check the position where pa- per is loaded. To start printing from the current position, close the Top Cover. To reposition the paper, lift the Release Lever. User's Guide...
  • Page 567 Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF8400 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the ex- tended line of the paper alignment line (a) on the right side of the printer and the position from which to start printing aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the platen, load the paper.

  • Page 568: Removing Sheets

    Removing Sheets iPF8400 Removing Sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 569 Removing Sheets iPF8400 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. User's Guide...

  • Page 570: Output Stacker

    Parts of the Output Stacker iPF8400 Output Stacker Output Stacker Parts of the Output Stacker ............................. 570 Using the Output Stacker ..............................571 Storing the Output Stacker .............................. 575 Parts of the Output Stacker Parts of the Output Stacker Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents.

  • Page 571: Using The Output Stacker

    Using the Output Stacker iPF8400 Basket Rod (tag side) and Basket Rod (cord side) Holds the cloth Output Stacker securely in specific positions. Basket Rod Keeps Basket Arm R and Basket Arm L at the same angle. Rod Holder Holds the middle of the Basket Rod (cord side). (See "Using the Output Stacker.") →...
  • Page 572 Using the Output Stacker iPF8400 • When printing on large, stiff sheets Use position (3). Set it to position (4) when printing banners or when printing on delicate paper. (See "Using the output stacker for ejection in front.") → P.572 •...
  • Page 573 Using the Output Stacker iPF8400 • When using the stacker for ejection in front, always select Cutting Mode > Eject. Selecting Automatic may damage printed documents. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") → P.552 Important • During ejection in the front of the printer, be especially careful when using delicate paper or paper that curls easily. •...
  • Page 574 Using the Output Stacker iPF8400 Stow the left and right basket arms. Next, with the Rod Holder still attached, remove the Rod Holder Adapter and put it in front of the printer. Pull out the left and right Basket Hooks from the Ejec- tion Guide.

  • Page 575: Storing The Output Stacker

    Storing the Output Stacker iPF8400 Form the Basket Cloth into a sloping shape to make it taut, and attach the middle Basket Rod to the Rod Holder. Storing the Output Stacker Storing the Output Stacker Stow the Output Stacker if you will use the Media Take-up Unit or if you will not use the Output Stacker for an extended period.
  • Page 576 Storing the Output Stacker iPF8400 • When using the Media Take-up Unit, position the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take- Important up Sensor (wave portion). This may impair operation. Push in the left and right basket arms toward the back all the way, until they stop.

  • Page 577: Media Take-Up Unit

    Media Take-up Unit (Optional) iPF8400 Media take-up unit Media take-up unit Media Take-up Unit ................................703 Media Take-up Unit (Optional) ............................577 Using the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) ........................577 Enabling Roll Take-Up ................................. 578 Disabling Roll Take-Up ................................ 578 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit ..................

  • Page 578: Enabling Roll Take-Up

    • In humid environments, documents printed using plenty of ink on relatively insubstantial media such as lightweight Canon Coated Paper may not be retracted evenly by the unit. In this case, take steps to control humidity in the operating environ- ment, or adjust the Roll DryingTime setting so that printed documents are retracted after the ink has fully dried.

  • Page 579: Loading The Rewind Spool On The Media Take-Up Unit

    Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The mode now switches from take-up mode to regular mode. • The printer will also switch from take-up mode to regular mode if you lift the Release Lever and cut the roll with scissors instead of pressing the Cut button.
  • Page 580 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF8400 Unlock the flange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side. Remove the flange. When rewinding rolls with 3-inch paper cores, insert the 3-inch Adapter on the flanges at both ends.
  • Page 581 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF8400 Push the flanges in firmly until the paper core is se- cured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft. • After the flange is pressed strongly, confirm that the paper core does not move. If you can hold and move the paper core leftward and rightward and there is clearance between the flange and paper core, repeat procedures 2 to 4.
  • Page 582 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Take-up Reel, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Feed, and then press the OK button. The roll is now advanced to the Media Take-up Unit. Hold the roll paper by the middle of the leading edge and align the right edge with the right edge of the paper core of the Rewind Spool.
  • Page 583 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF8400 Press the ▼ button to make the roll a little slack. On the Right Media Take-up Unit, pull the Rewind Mode Switch forward to turn it on. Press the ▼ button to rewind the roll so that it is nearly taut.
  • Page 584 Weight Flange Weight Flange to Roll Type Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280, Semi-Glossy Photo Paper, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280, Heavy- Weight Flange weight SemiGlossy Photo Paper, Fine Art Photo, Fine Art Heavyweight Photo, Fine Art Textured, Canvas Matte,...
  • Page 585 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF8400 Weight Flange to Roll Type Premium Matte Paper Weight Flange *1: If you cannot retract stiff paper well using Weight Flange 1 or if the diameter of the retracted paper is wider than the Rewind Spool, use Weight Flange 2.

  • Page 586: Removing Printed Documents From The Media Take-Up Unit (Optional)

    Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) iPF8400 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) Press the Feed button. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the roll a little. To protect the paper that has been rewound, advance it an amount longer than the outer circumference.
  • Page 587 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes. As you hold the trailing edge of the printed document, press the OK button. The roll is now cut. • Always hold the trailing edge of printed documents when cutting rolls. If you do not hold the documents, they may fall on the floor and the printed surface may become soiled.
  • Page 588 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) iPF8400 Remove the Rewind Spool from the Media Take-up Unit. • Always turn off the Media Take-up Unit before removing the Rewind Spool. The Media Take-up Unit may be dam- aged if you do not turn it off first. Important •...

  • Page 589: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)

    Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files. • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks.

  • Page 590: Installation Procedures

    Important Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as when you have downloaded a new version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website, use the following procedure. • You must be logged in as Administrator when installing software in Windows.
  • Page 591 Installation Procedures (Windows) iPF8400 The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. The Ready to Install the Program screen appears. Click the Install button.

  • Page 592: Starting Method

    Starting Method (Windows) iPF8400 All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to All Programs >...

  • Page 593: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media infor- mation files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.
  • Page 594 For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." → P.595 • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button.

  • Page 595: Adding Media Types

    If a display name is displayed grayed out, that media type will not appear in the printer driver or printer panel. Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types.
  • Page 596 Adding Media Types (Windows) iPF8400 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.

  • Page 597: Changing Media Names

    Changing Media Names (Windows) iPF8400 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
  • Page 598 Changing Media Names (Windows) iPF8400 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. •...

  • Page 599: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Windows) iPF8400 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
  • Page 600 Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Windows) iPF8400 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.

  • Page 601: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide (Windows) iPF8400 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...

  • Page 602: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Windows) iPF8400 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
  • Page 603 Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Windows) iPF8400 Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click.

  • Page 604: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    • The printer cannot be changed after this. • Note Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Refer- ence Guide). • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here.

  • Page 605: Compatible Paper

    When using custom paper in another printer, always add the custom paper to that printer before use. • Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper cannot be changed from this dialog box. Refer to "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper"...

  • Page 606: Add Custom Paper

    Important For Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper, print using the media type as recommended in the Paper Refer- ence Guide. The print quality and feed properties are not guaranteed if you use Add Custom Paper in the Media Configura- tion Tool.
  • Page 607 The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
  • Page 608 Add Custom Paper (Windows) iPF8400 Load the custom paper in the printer and then click the OK button. • Do not load paper that is curled or that has already been printed on. Important The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is dis- played.
  • Page 609 Add Custom Paper (Windows) iPF8400 Configure the following settings as necessary, and then click the Next button. Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing. • Automatic Cut:Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. •...
  • Page 610 Add Custom Paper (Windows) iPF8400 The Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box is displayed. The upper limit on the amount of ink used to print to the custom paper is set on this screen by selecting from among several levels.
  • Page 611 Add Custom Paper (Windows) iPF8400 Determine and set the ink level that is thought to give the best visual test print results with no bleeding or scraping of ink. • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. •...

  • Page 612: Delete Custom Paper

    Delete Custom Paper (Windows) iPF8400 • If you set the Head Height lower than the automatically set height in parentheses ( ), check that the printhead does not rub against the paper. (If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results.) If Important the printhead rubs against the paper, this can cause damage to the printhead.

  • Page 613: Edit Custom Paper

    Edit Custom Paper (Windows) iPF8400 Select the paper you want to delete from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Delete button. • You can select multiple paper. Note The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using.

  • Page 614: Export Custom Media Information

    Export Custom Media Information (Windows) iPF8400 The View Settings dialog box is displayed. Follow the on-screen directions and change the set- tings as required. • Refer to Steps 5 to 15 of the "Add Custom Paper" for details on how to configure each setting. →...

  • Page 615: Import Custom Media Information

    Import Custom Media Information (Windows) iPF8400 Specify the location to save the Custom Media Informa- tion File. • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the File. A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved. Note Import Custom Media Information Import Custom Media Information You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control...

  • Page 616: Warnings

    P.812 Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration •...
  • Page 617 Warnings (Windows) iPF8400 About Borderless Printing • When performing borderless printing on paper where the ink does not dry well, the cutter unit may leave scratches where it touches the printed surface, or may not cut correctly. In this kind of situation, configure the amount of time to wait for the ink to dry after printing using Drying Time in the Roll Paper Settings dialog box.

  • Page 618: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os X)

    Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files. • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks.

  • Page 619: Procedures For Installing

    Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as when you have downloaded a new version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website, use the following procedure. Double click the MCT Installer iPFxxxx for X icon to start the Media Con- figuration Tool installer.
  • Page 620 Procedures for Installing (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agree- ment, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Easy Install then click the Install button. Click the Continue button to quit another application.

  • Page 621: Procedures For Uninstalling

    • When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool Note • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use.
  • Page 622 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agree- ment, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. User's Guide...
  • Page 623 Procedures for Uninstalling (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. Press the Continue button when another application is running. User's Guide...

  • Page 624: Starting Method

    Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Con- figuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed.

  • Page 625: Media Configuration Tool Main Window

    When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media infor- mation files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.

  • Page 626: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    To add genuine paper or feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button. For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." → P.627 • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important User's Guide...

  • Page 627: Adding Media Types

    If a display name is displayed grayed out, that media type will not appear in the printer driver or printer panel. Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types.
  • Page 628 Adding Media Types (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
  • Page 629 Adding Media Types (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.

  • Page 630: Changing Media Names

    Changing Media Names (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. Important •...
  • Page 631 Changing Media Names (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. •...

  • Page 632: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the OK button. Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
  • Page 633 Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Mac OS X) iPF8400 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.

  • Page 634: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
  • Page 635 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide (Mac OS X) iPF8400 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. •...

  • Page 636: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Changing the Display Order of Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...

  • Page 637: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, and export and import the media information file for that paper, click the Add and Edit Custom Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
  • Page 638 • The printer cannot be changed after this. • Note Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Refer- ence Guide). • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here.

  • Page 639: Compatible Paper

    When using custom paper in another printer, always add the custom paper to that printer before use. • Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper cannot be changed from this dialog box. Refer to "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper"...

  • Page 640: Add Custom Paper

    Important For Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper, print using the media type as recommended in the Paper Refer- ence Guide. The print quality and feed properties are not guaranteed if you use Add Custom Paper in the Media Configura- tion Tool.
  • Page 641 The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
  • Page 642 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is dis- played. Select the paper source where the custom pa- per is loaded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is dis- played.
  • Page 643 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings • Eject Cut:When the Cut key is pressed on the printer control panel, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit. Select this if you do not want the printed material to drop immediately after printing, such as to wait for the ink to dry.
  • Page 644 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then click the Start Print button.
  • Page 645 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. • Note If you cannot obtain sufficiently high quality printing no matter which maximum ink usage level you select, use the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box to change the paper that is the basis of the custom paper to another paper.

  • Page 646: Delete Custom Paper

    Delete Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. •...

  • Page 647: Edit Custom Paper

    Edit Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using.

  • Page 648: Export Custom Media Information

    Export Custom Media Information (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Follow the on-screen directions and change the settings as required. • Refer to Steps 5 to 15 of the "Add Custom Paper" for details on how to configure each setting. → P.640 Note Export Custom Media Information Export Custom Media Information...

  • Page 649: Import Custom Media Information

    Import Custom Media Information (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Import Custom Media Information Import Custom Media Information You can import a Custom Media Information File that has been saved in a folder, and add the file to the printer control panel and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box.

  • Page 650: Warnings

    → P.812 Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter.
  • Page 651 Warnings (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • If horizontal bands with different color tone appear in the printed material, execute Paper Feed Adjustment in the Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box. If you have already executed Paper Feed Adjustment, execute Adj. Fine Feed from the printer control panel and fine tune the amount of paper feed.
  • Page 652 iPF8400 User's Guide...

  • Page 653: Control Panel

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Operations and Display Screen ..............654 Printer Menu ..................... 663 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...

  • Page 654: Operations And Display Screen

    Control Panel iPF8400 Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................... 654 Control Panel Display ................................656 How to View Instructions With Navigate ........................659 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ....................661 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
  • Page 655 Control Panel iPF8400 Arrow buttons ◀ button • Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. • ▲ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value. ▶...

  • Page 656: Control Panel Display

    Control Panel Display iPF8400 Control Panel Display Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs.
  • Page 657 Control Panel Display iPF8400 Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediate- Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer.
  • Page 658 Control Panel Display iPF8400 Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.

  • Page 659: How To View Instructions With Navigate

    How to View Instructions With Navigate iPF8400 If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are dis- played flashing. You can move between the tabs to check the errors by pressing the ◀ and ▶ keys. If multiple errors have occurred in the Job tab and Settings/Adj.
  • Page 660 How to View Instructions With Navigate iPF8400 Example: Loading sheets User's Guide...

  • Page 661: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations

    Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF8400 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next in- struction screen.
  • Page 662 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF8400 When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. Example: Ink tank replacement • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Press the ◀...

  • Page 663: Printer Menu

    Printer Menu Operations iPF8400 Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ..............................663 Menu Operations ................................... 664 Menu Structure ..................................667 Menu Settings ..................................673 Status Print ....................................682 Printing Interface Setting Reports ..........................685 Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.

  • Page 664: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations iPF8400 Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." → P.673 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." →...
  • Page 665 Menu Operations iPF8400 • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲ or ▼ to scroll through higher and lower menu items. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu.
  • Page 666 Menu Operations iPF8400 Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. •...

  • Page 667: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure iPF8400 Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.

  • Page 668: Ink Menu

    Menu Structure iPF8400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Width Detection Off┋On* Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off*┋On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Configuration Tool.
  • Page 669 Menu Structure iPF8400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Pause Print Off*┋On HDD Information Total capacity┋Box free space *1: If a pending job is selected, Print Anyway is displayed. Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Second Level Third Level...
  • Page 670 Menu Structure iPF8400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level IPv6( *8 ) IPv6 Sup- On┋Off* port( *8 ) IPv6 Stles- On*┋Off sAddrs( *8 )( *10 ) DHCPv6( *8 ) On┋Off* ( *10 ) DNS Set- DNS Dync up- Statefull Addr( *9 )
  • Page 671 Menu Structure iPF8400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Detect Mis- Pause┋Warning┋None*┋Hold Job match Paper Size Ba- Sht Selection 1 ISO A3+*┋13"x19"(Super B) Sht Selection 2 ISO B1*┋28"x40" (ANSI F) Keep Paper Off*┋On Size Rep.P.head...
  • Page 672 Menu Structure iPF8400 *5: Not displayed if NetWare is Off. *6: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *7: Follows the setting in Date Format. *8: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *9: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only. *10: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off.

  • Page 673: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings iPF8400 Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." →...
  • Page 674 Menu Settings iPF8400 Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of paper Trim Edge First Selects whether or not to automatically cut the leading edge of the roll is displayed here.) paper when roll paper is loaded. ( *1 ) (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically.") →...
  • Page 675 Menu Settings iPF8400 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Configuration Tool.
  • Page 676 *1: A rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates.
  • Page 677 Menu Settings iPF8400 Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Feed Pri- Adj. Pri- Automatic Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, select Auto- Printer ority ority matic. Choose Print Quality for attractive printing. Choosing Print Quality Print Quality also makes banding less noticeable. Choose Print Length Print Length if you prefer to feed the paper an exact amount.
  • Page 678 Menu Settings iPF8400 Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Calibra- Use Adj. Value Choose Disabled > OK if you prefer not to apply the color cali- Printer tion bration adjustment value in print jobs. However, printer driver settings are given priority. Choose Enabled >...
  • Page 679 Menu Settings iPF8400 Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface TCP/IP IPv4 DNS Set- Specify the DNS server address. Sec. DNS SrvAddr Setup tings DNS Host Name Specify the DNS host name. DNS Domain Name Specify the DNS domain name. IPv6 IPv6 Support Specify whether to connect via IPv6.
  • Page 680 Menu Settings iPF8400 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Time Zone Specify the time zone. Time zone options indicate a main city Setup in this time zone and the difference from Greenwich Mean Time. Length Unit Choose the display unit for length. Change the unit displayed for the remaining amount of roll paper, Tot.Print Area, and so Detect Mismatch Specify printing behavior if the type and size of paper specified...
  • Page 681 Menu Settings iPF8400 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Nozzle Check Select Warning > On to display warnings if the nozzles clog Setup during printing. CarriageScanWdth Specify the scan width of the carriage during printing. Select Automatic for movement equivalent to the width of paper loa- ded.

  • Page 682: Status Print

    *1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accu- racy of these estimates.
  • Page 683 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version...
  • Page 684 Status Print iPF8400 Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding Buzzer warnings and errors. Contrast Adj. Date Format Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Paper-related settings. Sht Selection 1 Sht Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed following head replacement.

  • Page 685: Printing Interface Setting Reports

    Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF8400 Indicates the total amount of RAM. Error Log The past five error codes. HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT L: R: PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
  • Page 686 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
  • Page 687 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF8400 TCP/IPv4 IPv4 settings values. IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName SNMPv1 SNMPv3 TCP/IPv6...
  • Page 688 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF8400 TCP/IPv6 IPv6 settings values. Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address NetWare Frame Type NetWare settings val- ues. IPX External Network Number Node Number Print Application Bindery PServer File Server Name Print Server Name...

  • Page 689: Printer Parts

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Printer parts ....................690 Hard Disk ....................699 Optional accessories ................703 Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables...

  • Page 690: Printer Parts

    Front iPF8400 Printer parts Printer parts Front ......................................690 Back ......................................692 Top Cover (Inside) ................................. 693 Carriage ..................................... 694 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................... 695 Stand ......................................696 Parts of the Output Stacker ............................. 570 Media Take-up Unit (Optional) ............................697 Control Panel ...................................
  • Page 691 Front iPF8400 Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (See "Parts of the Output Stacker.") →...

  • Page 692: Back

    Back iPF8400 Back Back Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have four people hold it by these handles under both sides. Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the optional Media Take-up Unit here. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port.

  • Page 693: Top Cover (Inside)

    Top Cover (Inside) iPF8400 Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. Carriage Moves the Printhead.

  • Page 694: Carriage

    Carriage iPF8400 Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen.

  • Page 695: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)

    Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF8400 Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. Cutter Unit Detachment Lever Used when replacing the Cutter Unit. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side *1: Note: The figure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) Ink Tank. Ink tanks Cartridges of ink in various colors.

  • Page 696: Stand

    Stand iPF8400 Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. •...

  • Page 697: Media Take-Up Unit (Optional)

    Media Take-up Unit (Optional) iPF8400 Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Moving the printer while the Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the floor. Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. Media Take-up Unit (Optional) Media Take-up Unit (Optional) Main Unit Left Media Take-up Unit...
  • Page 698 Media Take-up Unit (Optional) iPF8400 Weight Weight Roll (6) Weights required when rewinding rolls. Use one weight roll or combine two (with a Weight Joint), depending on the roll width. Weight Joint Fastens two weight rolls. Weight Flange (2 sets) Attached to the ends of Weight Roll to adjust the weight.

  • Page 699: Hard Disk

    Printer Hard Disk Operations iPF8400 Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations ............................699 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space ..........................700 Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk ........................701 Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces.

  • Page 700: Checking The Free Hard Disk Space

    Checking the Free Hard Disk Space iPF8400 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space Checking the Free Hard Disk Space Check the space available on the printer's hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.

  • Page 701: Erasing Data On The Printer's Hard Disk

    Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.
  • Page 702 Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk iPF8400 Erasure Method Details Secure High Spd. Overwrites the entire hard disk with random data. No verification is performed to check if the data was correctly written. Choose this method to erase highly confidential data. Note that it may be possible to read the overwrit- ten data using specialized data recovery tools.

  • Page 703: Optional Accessories

    Roll Holder Set iPF8400 Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set ..................................703 Media Take-up Unit ................................703 Roll Holder Set Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-44 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores.
  • Page 704 Media Take-up Unit iPF8400 • Media Take-up Unit TU-06 • For instructions on installing the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Media Take-up Unit Setup Guide. • Note For information on the types of paper compatible with the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. •...

  • Page 705: Network Setting

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Network Environment ................706 Using RemoteUI ..................709 Initial Settings ................... 711 NetWare Settings ..................718 Mac OS X Settings ...................

  • Page 706: Network Environment

    Network Environment iPF8400 Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) • Compatible operating systems • Windows XP Windows Server 2003 •...
  • Page 707 Network Environment iPF8400 • Windows XP (Professional) • In NetWare 6.0, iPrint is not supported. Note Network Environment After confirming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. For the specifications of the network interface, see "Specifications." →...
  • Page 708 Network Environment iPF8400 • Example of a NetWare network • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or AppleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. Note User's Guide...

  • Page 709: Using Remoteui

    Using RemoteUI iPF8400 Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary.
  • Page 710 Using RemoteUI iPF8400 • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. Important •...

  • Page 711: Initial Settings

    Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF8400 Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ........................ 711 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..........736 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ............... 711 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............

  • Page 712: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands

    Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF8400 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
  • Page 713 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF8400 To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. Check the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...

  • Page 714: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings

    Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF8400 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must configure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IPv6 network settings. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.

  • Page 715: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Mac Os X)

    Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Port tab to display the Port sheet. Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wiz- ard.
  • Page 716 - (hyphens), and . (periods). Do not use numbers, -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last character. Multicast DNS Service Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 characters) Canon iPFxxxx Name This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. (xxxxxx) Click OK to display the Network page.
  • Page 717 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400 When using an IPv6 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.

  • Page 718: Netware Settings

    Configuring NetWare Network Settings iPF8400 NetWare Settings NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ........................718 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ..........................718 Specifying NetWare Print Services ..........................721 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ............723 Configuring NetWare Network Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, configure the network environment as follows.
  • Page 719 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF8400 • Before specifying the frame type, make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. Important • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer's IP address is configured. •...
  • Page 720 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF8400 Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP ad- dress assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using RemoteUI. Important Click Set.

  • Page 721: Specifying Netware Print Services

    Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
  • Page 722 Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF8400 Choosing the type of print services Before completing print service settings, choose the type of print service. Refer to the following descriptions as needed. • In NetWare 5.1 or 6.0, NDPS may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway included with NetWare.

  • Page 723: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings With Remoteui

    Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400 Click OK or Cancel to close the details dialog box. To use the printer in remote printer mode, start the print server. To use the NetWare file server as the print server, enter LOAD PSERVER.NLM at the file server and press the Enter key.
  • Page 724 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400 Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
  • Page 725 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF8400 Default Set- Item Details ting NDS PServer Print Server Pass- Set a password for the print server. — word (0–20 characters) Polling Interval Specify the interval to confirm jobs. (1–255 seconds) NPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server.

  • Page 726: Mac Os X Settings

    If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer's IP address is configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel.") → P.711 Important Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROG- RAF PrinterSetup.app. Click Next. Click Registering IP Address. User's Guide...

  • Page 727: Configuring The Destination For Bonjour Network

    By default, Bonjour is activated on the printer. You can activate or deactivate the Bonjour function or change the printer name by using RemoteUI. For instructions on changing it, see "Using RemoteUI." → P.709 Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROG- RAF PrinterSetup.app. User's Guide...
  • Page 728 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click Next. Select the printer to register and click Next. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. User's Guide...

  • Page 729: Configuring The Destination For Appletalk Networks

    Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and configure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer •...

  • Page 730: Configuring The Printer's Appletalk Network Settings

    If you will not use AppleTalk, choose Disabled. Name (*1) Specify the object name used by AppleTalk (in up to 31 single-byte or 15 double-byte characters). Canon NB-18GB However, do not use the following single-byte characters: @, *, :, and =. (xxxxxx)
  • Page 731 By default, the network interface name is Canon NB-18GB (xxxxxx). (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer's MAC address.) *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer's zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk * entry (for the default zone) as it is.

  • Page 732: Other Settings

    Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF8400 Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ........................732 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ....................733 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................734 Initializing the Network Settings ............................734 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.

  • Page 733: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually

    Configuring the Communication Mode Manually iPF8400 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.

  • Page 734: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur

    Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF8400 • Communication can also be configured on the Network page in RemoteUI. Note Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email.
  • Page 735 Initializing the Network Settings iPF8400 After confirming the message, click OK to restore the network settings to the default values. • You can also use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the Control Panel to restore the default network settings. Note User's Guide...

  • Page 736: Device Setup Utility (Windows)

    imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF8400 Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................... 736 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......................736 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............. 736 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings.
  • Page 737 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF8400 When specifying an IPv4 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv4 tab.
  • Page 738 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF8400 When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv6 tab.

  • Page 739: Print Job Management

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) ................ 740 Printmonitor (Mac OS X) ................743 Accounting (Windows) ................

  • Page 740: Status Monitor (Windows)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF8400 Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ....................740 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................... 741 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.

  • Page 741: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor

    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF8400 • You can check the status of the hard disk and the documents saved on the hard disk. • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information such as the printing costs.
  • Page 742 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF8400 • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button. • Note The printing behavior when the paper specified by the driver does not match the paper currently loaded in the printer can be changed by using Detect Mismatch in the operation panel menu.

  • Page 743: Printmonitor (Mac Os X)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF8400 Printmonitor (Mac OS X) Printmonitor (Mac OS X) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ......................743 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................744 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. •...

  • Page 744: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor

    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF8400 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. • Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently pre- cedes it in the print queue.
  • Page 745 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF8400 • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button. Note User's Guide...

  • Page 746: Accounting (Windows)

    • The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on Important the conditions of printer use.

  • Page 747: Accounting Manager Main Window

    Accounting Manager Main Window iPF8400 Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Account- ing button. Accounting Manager Main Window Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar.
  • Page 748 Accounting Manager Main Window iPF8400 If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified peri- For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs →...

  • Page 749: Job List Area

    Job List Area iPF8400 • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area Job List Area The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • The job serial number. •...

  • Page 750: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures

    Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF8400 • If the job has multiple pages, the width of the last page is displayed. Note • Paper Length The length of paper used for printing. • Ink Consumed The amount of ink used for printing. •...

  • Page 751: Configuring Unit Costs In Accounting Manager

    Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager iPF8400 If you are using Regular Data Acquisition, configure the Regular Data Acquisition settings. For details of the Regular Data Acquisition settings, see Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Inter- vals → P.755 Specify the jobs to be listed.

  • Page 752: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper

    Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF8400 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. Click the OK button. • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important To set different unit costs for each ink color Select the ink color to be costed.
  • Page 753 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF8400 Setting Standard Prices Select the media type in Media Type. Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height. Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Over- write button.

  • Page 754: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper

    Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper iPF8400 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. Enter any name in the Name field.

  • Page 755: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager

    Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF8400 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to con- figure the display settings.

  • Page 756: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition

    Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition iPF8400 • Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and then select Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. Note • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record.

  • Page 757: Displaying Job Properties Or Period Properties

    Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties iPF8400 • Selected Jobs Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file. • You can select multiple jobs by holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key as you click the job names. Note •...

  • Page 758: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data

    Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF8400 • Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/Period Properties Dialog Box • Job tab Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by selecting the corresponding Document Name. •...
  • Page 759 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed iPF8400 You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is shown as Other.

  • Page 760: Basic Print Job Operations

    Using the Printer Hard Disk iPF8400 Basic Print Job Operations Basic Print Job Operations Using the Printer Hard Disk .............................. 760 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk ....................... 762 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) ..............765 Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) ................
  • Page 761 Using the Printer Hard Disk iPF8400 Storage destination The storage area on the printer's hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. The temporary storage area stores print jobs in the job queue or shared mailbox. The permanent storage area stores jobs in personal boxes.

  • Page 762: Saving Print Jobs On The Printer Hard Disk

    Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk iPF8400 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk To save print jobs on the printer's hard disk, configure the printer driver. • Printing from the following software also enables you to save print jobs on the printer's hard disk. Windows Note •...
  • Page 763 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk iPF8400 Click Output Method to display the Output Method di- alog box. Make your selection in Output Method. • Print Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk.
  • Page 764 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk iPF8400 Configuring the printer driver in Mac OS Access the Additional Settings pane. Make your selection in Send job to. • Print Save print jobs on the printer's hard disk after printing. •...

  • Page 765: Managing The Job Queue (Deleting Or Preempting Other Jobs)

    Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) iPF8400 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Print jobs being processed by the printer are collectively called the job queue. You can delete or preempt jobs in the job queue as needed.
  • Page 766 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) iPF8400 Press the OK button. The Job Menu is displayed. Manage the job queue as needed. • Deleting jobs Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...

  • Page 767: Managing Pending Jobs (Printing Or Deleting Jobs On Hold)

    Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) If the type or size of paper loaded does not match the settings in the print job received when you have set Detect Mis- match to Hold Job in the Control Panel menu, the print job is held on the printer as a pending job in the job queue.
  • Page 768 Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to manage, and then press the OK button. Held jobs are labeled with an icon. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Anyway or Delete, and then press the OK button. •...

  • Page 769: Printing Saved Jobs

    Printing Saved Jobs iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, see "Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor." → P.744 Printing Saved Jobs Printing Saved Jobs Print saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows. These operations are available from the Control Panel or in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and image- PROGRAF Printmonitor.
  • Page 770 Printing Saved Jobs iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. Note Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job List, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
  • Page 771 Printing Saved Jobs iPF8400 On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quanti- ty to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. •...
  • Page 772 Printing Saved Jobs iPF8400 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Print. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. • The printing time initially indicates how long it took to finish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies, the printing time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous Note print job multiplied by the number of copies.
  • Page 773 Printing Saved Jobs iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name. • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the saved job and click Resume Printing. User's Guide...

  • Page 774: Deleting Saved Jobs

    Deleting Saved Jobs iPF8400 In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Deleting Saved Jobs Deleting Saved Jobs Delete saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.
  • Page 775 Deleting Saved Jobs iPF8400 Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. • Enter a password if one has been set. Note Select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. User's Guide...
  • Page 776 Deleting Saved Jobs iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Enter a password if one has been set. • Note In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file.
  • Page 777 Deleting Saved Jobs iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name. • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the print job and click the Delete button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.

  • Page 778: Moving Saved Jobs

    Moving Saved Jobs iPF8400 Moving Saved Jobs Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be moved from the current box to another box as follows. However, jobs saved in personal boxes cannot be moved to the shared mailbox. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
  • Page 779 Moving Saved Jobs iPF8400 On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destina- tion mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
  • Page 780 Moving Saved Jobs iPF8400 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶...
  • Page 781 Moving Saved Jobs iPF8400 • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the print job and click Move. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destina- tion personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.

  • Page 782: Advanced Print Job Operations

    Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver iPF8400 Advanced Print Job Operations Advanced Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ............. 782 Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box ....................783 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes ........................

  • Page 783: Printing Without Saving Jobs In The Common Box

    Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Output Method, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, Print (Auto Del), or Save: Box 01. Follow these steps only when you select Save: Box 01.

  • Page 784: Setting Passwords For Personal Boxes

    Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes iPF8400 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Common Box Set., and then press the OK button. •...
  • Page 785 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes iPF8400 • Confirmation Number Re-enter the password to confirm it. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK.
  • Page 786 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes iPF8400 • Password Enter the password. (This field is limited to four digits in the range 0001–9999.) • Re-enter to confirm Re-enter the password to confirm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶...

  • Page 787: Naming Personal Boxes

    Naming Personal Boxes iPF8400 For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Naming Personal Boxes Naming Personal Boxes For easier identification, you can assign names to personal boxes. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the personal box.
  • Page 788 Naming Personal Boxes iPF8400 In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open.
  • Page 789 Naming Personal Boxes iPF8400 In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name.

  • Page 790: Displaying A List Of Saved Jobs

    Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF8400 • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Displaying a List of Saved Jobs Displaying a List of Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be listed by box as follows.
  • Page 791 Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. Note Press ▲...
  • Page 792 Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. • Enter a password if one has been set. Note Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file.

  • Page 793: Printing A List Of Saved Jobs

    Printing a List of Saved Jobs iPF8400 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name. • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Printing a List of Saved Jobs Printing a List of Saved Jobs The list of print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be printed by box as follows.

  • Page 794: Displaying Details Of Saved Jobs

    Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stored Job, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 795 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF8400 The Details of the saved document page is dis- played. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. •...
  • Page 796 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF8400 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name.

  • Page 797: Renaming Saved Jobs

    Renaming Saved Jobs iPF8400 • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Renaming Saved Jobs Renaming Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be renamed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
  • Page 798 Renaming Saved Jobs iPF8400 On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. In the Rename Saved Document dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
  • Page 799 Renaming Saved Jobs iPF8400 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶...
  • Page 800 Renaming Saved Jobs iPF8400 • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the print job and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. User's Guide...

  • Page 801: Adjustments For Better Print Quality

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustment for high-precision printing ............802 Adjusting the Printhead ................

  • Page 802: Adjustment For High-Precision Printing

    Enhancing Printing Quality iPF8400 Adjustment for high-precision printing Adjustment for high-precision printing Enhancing Printing Quality Enhancing Printing Quality With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper to be used can enhance printing quality when printing fine lines/text or photos. Two adjustment options are available: standard adjustment (with the Printhead height set to Automatic ) and supple- mental adjustment (used if standard adjustment is not effective).
  • Page 803 Enhancing Printing Quality iPF8400 Set Head Height to Super Low. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") → P.809 • If Super Low is not available, select Lowest. Note Execute Standard in Head Posi. Adj.. • If paper rubs against the Printhead or becomes jammed during Printhead height adjustment, try selecting a higher level in Head Height and performing Standard again.

  • Page 804: Adjusting The Printhead

    Adjusting the Printhead iPF8400 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ..............................804 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors .................. 804 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................806 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ......................808 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images .....................
  • Page 805 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF8400 • This function is not available with CAD Tracing Paper, CAD Translucent Matte Film, or CAD Clear Film. • Important If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →...

  • Page 806: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors

    Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Simple, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
  • Page 807 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF8400 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.

  • Page 808: Adjustment When Installing The Printhead

    Adjustment When Installing the Printhead iPF8400 Press the Back button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Register Setting, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete. Adjustment When Installing the Printhead Adjustment When Installing the Printhead Printhead position adjustment is executed when the printhead is first installed.

  • Page 809: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images

    Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Initial adjustmt, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll. If you are printing on sheets, a confirmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions.
  • Page 810 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. • Using Automatic will ensure that the printer adjusts the Printhead height to the optimal level before printing, ac- counting for the ambient temperature and humidity.

  • Page 811: Adjusting The Feed Amount

    Adjusting the Feed Amount iPF8400 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount .............................. 811 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ....................811 Automatic Banding Adjustment ..........................812 Manual Banding Adjustment ............................813 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ........................815 Adjusting Line Length ..............................

  • Page 812: Automatic Banding Adjustment

    Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF8400 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj.

  • Page 813: Manual Banding Adjustment

    Manual Banding Adjustment iPF8400 Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size Auto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2) Perform adjustment as follows.
  • Page 814 Manual Banding Adjustment iPF8400 • We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size. • Note Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Manual adjustment. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") → P.811 •...

  • Page 815: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount

    Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount iPF8400 Examine test pattern A for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. • If banding seems least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value.

  • Page 816: Adjusting Line Length

    Adjusting Line Length iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Fine Feed, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting value in the range -5 to 5, and then press the OK button. At this time, if banding in dark colors appears, select a setting value in the range 1 to 5, and if banding in light colors appears, select a setting value in the range -1 to -5.

  • Page 817: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength

    Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF8400 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
  • Page 818 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. • When VacuumStrngth is set to Automatic, the setting value selected for the previous print job is displayed (to the right of Automatic) once you Note select the type of paper currently supplied.

  • Page 819: Color Management

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Monitor Matching ..................820 Color Calibration ..................

  • Page 820: Monitor Matching

    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors iPF8400 Monitor Matching Monitor Matching Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors ........................820 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) ..................821 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) ................... 823 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor matching."...

  • Page 821: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Windows)

    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) iPF8400 • Printing in exactly the same colors as displayed on the monitor may not be possible due to differences in the monitor and printer color gamuts. Note • Calibrating your monitor requires a measuring device. •...
  • Page 822 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) iPF8400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280). Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.

  • Page 823: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Mac Os X)

    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Matching Method, select Monitor Matching. Color Space, select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor.
  • Page 824 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Make sure the Main panel is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280). Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.
  • Page 825 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Matching Method, select Monitor Matching. Color Space, select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application. Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor.

  • Page 826: Color Calibration

    Managing Colors iPF8400 Color Calibration Color Calibration Managing Colors ..................................826 Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors ........................829 Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor ......................830 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration ......................832 Managing Colors Managing Colors Printer color management corrects for variations in color tones due to differences between printers and aging, and ob- tains continuously stable corrected color tones.
  • Page 827 As long as you have a Custom Media Information File that contains a dedicated Calibration Target for paper oth- er than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper that was created on a printer (12-color model) with a Spec- trophotometer Unit mounted, it can be registered in the printer by using the included MCT and you can execute color calibration even on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper.
  • Page 828 Managing Colors iPF8400 Stabilizing Colors (Color Calibration Execution Guide Settings) It is important to carry out color calibration because color tones change as a printhead ages and the environment changes. This printer has a function that notifies when it is recommended to execute color calibration. This prevents forgetting to carry out color calibration and allows you to continuously reduce variations in color tones.

  • Page 829: Managing Colors Using Printer Sensors

    Color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper You can also reduce the variations in printed color tones when using paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper by creating a Calibration Target by using a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (optional) mounted and the included Media Configuration Tool (MCT).

  • Page 830: Color Calibration Using The Printer Sensor

    Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor iPF8400 • Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS X) → P.618 Things That Can Be Done Using CCMC You can execute the following functions by using the CCMC color management utility. For a detailed explanation, see the following. •...
  • Page 831 Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor iPF8400 (See "Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X).") → P.890 • Preparing the Printer You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") →...

  • Page 832: Paper That Can Be Used In Color Calibration

    Paper that can be used in Color Calibration iPF8400 Checking Color Calibration Execution Logs You can confirm information of color calibration such as the execution date and executed paper type by the following method. How to Check How to Operate Confirm it on the Control Panel of the printer.
  • Page 833 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration iPF8400 • The media types shown in the table are the names that are displayed in the printer Control Panel. Country or Region of Use selected when the printer driver was in- stalled Paper Type Adjustment Type...
  • Page 834 P.528 • Use the Media Configuration Tool to add information for media other than genuine Canon paper or media for purposes other than checking output to the printer and the printer driver. (See "Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper (Windows).") →...
  • Page 835 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration iPF8400 Adjustment Types of Color Calibration Color calibration has two adjustment types, Common calibration and Unique calibration, with one of these selected when color calibration is executed. The selected adjustment type is determined from the media type that color calibration is executed on. •...
  • Page 836 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration iPF8400 • Unique calibration If color calibration is executed on paper categorized as Unique calibration, calibration adjustment values are set only for the media type that the color calibration was executed on. •...

  • Page 837: Color Calibration Management Console (Windows)

    • In order to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper/feed certified paper, a calibration target is required for that paper. Calibration targets can be created on a printer with a spectrophotometer unit installed by using the Note Media Configuration Tool that is included with printers that support the spectrophotometer unit.

  • Page 838: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure (Windows) iPF8400 Acquiring Color Measurement Data from the Color Chart You can measure the colors of any arbitrary color chart and save the color measurement data on your computer. You can then create an ICC profile by importing this data into commercially available ICC profile creation software. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart."...
  • Page 839 Installation Procedure (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Install button of Color Calibration Manage- ment Console. Click the Next button. After reading the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. User's Guide...
  • Page 840 Installation Procedure (Windows) iPF8400 Choose a location to install the software and click the Next button. Click the Install button. If you want to create a shortcut to Color Calibration Management Console on the Desktop, click the Yes button. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. or No, I will restart my computer later.

  • Page 841: Uninstallation Procedure

    Uninstallation Procedure (Windows) iPF8400 Uninstallation Procedure Uninstallation Procedure The uninstallation procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. From the start menu, click All Programs>imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console>Unin- staller (imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console). Select Remove and click the Next button. Click the Finish button.

  • Page 842: Main Window

    Main Window (Windows) iPF8400 This displays the Color Calibration Management Console main window. • If there is no Color Calibration Management Console icon on the desktop, click start and navigate to All Programs>im- agePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console>imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console. Note Main Window Main Window...
  • Page 843 Main Window (Windows) iPF8400 • Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) → P.846 • Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) → P.846 • Help Menu → P.847 • Printer List Displays a list of printers that can be controlled. For details, see "Printer List." →...
  • Page 844 Main Window (Windows) iPF8400 • Calibration Sheet This sheet allows you to execute color calibration. For details, see "Calibration Sheet." → P.849 • Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to acquire color chart measurement data and execute color check. For details, see "Color Measurement Sheet."...

  • Page 845: File Menu

    File Menu (Windows) iPF8400 File Menu File Menu This section describes each of the menu items in the File menu. • Calibration / Color Measurement Selects the main window sheet. • Update Printer List Refreshes the Printer list on the left side of the main window with the latest information. •...

  • Page 846: Tools Menu (When The Calibration Sheet Is Displayed)

    Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) (Windows) iPF8400 Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) This section describes each of the menu items in the Tools menu when the Calibration sheet is displayed in the main window.

  • Page 847: Help Menu

    Help Menu (Windows) iPF8400 • Acquire Color Measurement Data Displays the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart."...

  • Page 848: Printer List

    Printer List (Windows) iPF8400 • About Displays the About dialog box, which allows you to check the version of Color Calibration Management Console. Printer List Printer List The printers displayed in the Printer list are printers connected via the network or USB that satisfy the following condi- tions.

  • Page 849: Calibration Sheet

    Calibration Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 • Printers that are added, deleted, or have their name changed while Color Calibration Management Console is running are not updated in the Printer list. If you want to update the Printer list, exit and then restart Color Calibration Manage- Note ment Console.
  • Page 850 When All is selected Paper types registered in a printer are displayed. • When Custom Paper is selected Paper types other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper that are registered in a printer are dis- played. User's Guide...

  • Page 851: Color Measurement Sheet

    Color Measurement Sheet (Windows) iPF8400 Color Measurement Sheet Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to use the spectrophotometer unit to measure colors. • Color Measure button Click this button to display the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data.

  • Page 852: Checking The Color Calibration Status

    Checking the Color Calibration Status (Windows) iPF8400 Checking the Color Calibration Status Checking the Color Calibration Status You can check the color calibration status and execution logs on the Calibration sheet in the main window. Open the Calibration sheet. Select the printer you want to check the color calibra- tion status of from the Printer list.
  • Page 853 Checking the Color Calibration Status (Windows) iPF8400 Check the color calibration status of the paper being fed in the upper part of the Calibration sheet. Select Calibrated and click the button. Check the color calibration logs in the lower part of the Calibration sheet.

  • Page 854: Executing Color Calibration

    Executing Color Calibration (Windows) iPF8400 Executing Color Calibration Executing Color Calibration The procedure for executing color calibration is as follows. Getting the Printer Ready You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") →...
  • Page 855 Executing Color Calibration (Windows) iPF8400 Select the printer you want to execute color calibration on from the Printer list. Click the Calibration button. User's Guide...
  • Page 856 Executing Color Calibration (Windows) iPF8400 The Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played. • Color Calibration Type Select Auto Adjust (High Precision) to execute color calibration using the spectrophotometer unit, or se- lect Auto Adjust to execute color calibration using the sensors in the printer. •...

  • Page 857: Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart

    Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF8400 When the Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played, check the details. Click the Execute button. Color calibration will be executed. • You can exit the color calibration in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end.
  • Page 858 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF8400 • This step can be executed when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note Getting the Printer Ready Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for acquiring color measurement data. Load the paper.
  • Page 859 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Color Measure button. Check the color chart measurement procedure in the procedure description window and then click Start. Select New in Favorites and then click Next. • To perform color chart measurement using the setting values when executed previously, select the execution log in the Favorites sheet or History sheet.
  • Page 860 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF8400 Select the color chart, configure the color chart print settings, and then click Next. Setting Item Details Chart Selects the color chart to print. If the color chart you want to print is not displayed in the list, click the Browse button and then select the color chart.
  • Page 861 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF8400 Setting Item Details Color Measurement Preferences Configures the pattern size to print the color charts and the drying settings for the printed color charts. Choose Standard to print at the standard pattern size and dry using the standard setting val- ues.
  • Page 862 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF8400 Setting Item Details Time Configures the drying time for the ventilation fan for each pattern. The number of lines that are dried at one time by the ventilation fan varies depend- ing on the size selected in Pattern Size.
  • Page 863 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Windows) iPF8400 The Output Color Measurement Data dialog box is displayed. Select the file to save the color measurement data into and click the OK button. The Acquire Color Measurement Data dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 864: Executing Color Check

    Executing Color Check (Windows) iPF8400 Click the OK button. Once the color measurement has finished, the color measurement data is saved on the computer. Executing Color Check Executing Color Check When a color check is executed, a built-in pattern is printed, the color difference from a calibration target registered in the printer is calculated, and the check results are displayed.
  • Page 865 Executing Color Check (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Settings button for Color Check in the Print- er Information dialog box. Enter the color check threshold value in ΔE and click the OK button. Getting the Printer Ready Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for color checks. Paper for color check is paper that can be used with the Auto Adjust (High Precision) setting on the spectro- photometer unit.
  • Page 866 Executing Color Check (Windows) iPF8400 Select the White/Black Backing Plate color. • For the color of the White/Black Backing Plate, select the color from when color calibration was executed using the spectrophotometer unit. Note (See "Executing Color Calibration.") → P.854 Executing Color Check Open the Color Measurement sheet.
  • Page 867 Executing Color Check (Windows) iPF8400 Click the Color Check button. The Execute Color Check dialog box is displayed. Select Pattern Size. To increase the precision of the color check, we recom- mend that you configure the same settings as when Auto Adjust (High Precision) was executed in color calibration.
  • Page 868 Executing Color Check (Windows) iPF8400 When the Execute Color Check dialog box is dis- played, check the details. Click the Execute button. The color check is executed. • You can exit the color check in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. Note Check the results.

  • Page 869: Registering Execution Logs In Favorites

    Registering Execution Logs in Favorites (Windows) iPF8400 Registering Execution Logs in Favorites Registering Execution Logs in Favorites You can register frequently used execution logs in favorites for Acquire Color Measurement Data. Registering an op- eration in favorites allows you to attach a separate name for easily recalling the operation. •...

  • Page 870: Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites

    Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites (Windows) iPF8400 Enter the name in Name. Enter a comment in Comment if needed. Click the OK button. Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites You can delete Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs from the favorites. •...

  • Page 871: Saving Execution Logs On The Computer

    Saving Execution Logs on the Computer (Windows) iPF8400 Select execution log that you want to delete in Favor- ites and click the Delete from Favorites button. Click the OK button. Saving Execution Logs on the Computer Saving Execution Logs on the Computer You can save Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs on the computer.

  • Page 872: Switching Display Units

    Switching Display Units (Windows) iPF8400 Enter the file name and save. Switching Display Units Switching Display Units The units displayed in the Color Calibration Management Console can be switched between millimeters and inches. Select Preferences from the File menu. Select the display units in the Units sheet in the Prefer- ences dialog box and then click the OK button.
  • Page 873 Getting Audio Notification of Color Calibration Finished (Windows) iPF8400 Select the Color Calibration check box in the Sound sheet in the Preferences dialog box and then click the Browse button and select the audio file. • If you want to check the sound in the selected audio file, click the Test button. Note Click the OK button.

  • Page 874: Color Calibration Management Console (Mac Os X)

    • In order to execute color calibration on paper other than genuine Canon paper/feed certified paper, a calibration target is required for that paper. Calibration targets can be created on a printer with a spectrophotometer unit installed by using the Note Media Configuration Tool that is included with printers that support the spectrophotometer unit.

  • Page 875: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Acquiring Color Measurement Data from the Color Chart You can measure the colors of any arbitrary color chart and save the color measurement data on your computer. You can then create an ICC profile by importing this data into commercially available ICC profile creation software. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart."...
  • Page 876 Installation Procedure (Mac OS X) iPF8400 After reading the software license agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Click the Install button. Click the Continue button to close all other applica- tions. User's Guide...

  • Page 877: Uninstallation Procedure

    Uninstallation Procedure (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Quit button. This completes the installation of the Color Calibration Management Console. Uninstallation Procedure Uninstallation Procedure The uninstallation procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. Perform steps 1 through 5 of the installation procedure. Select Uninstall.

  • Page 878: Startup

    Startup Startup The startup procedure for the Color Calibration Management Console is as follows. Click Applications>Canon Utilities>imagePROGRAF CCMC> and then the imagePROGRAF CCMC icon (CCMC stands for Color Calibration Management Console). This displays the Color Calibration Management Console main window.
  • Page 879 Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Menu bar Allows you to select the menu items for the necessary operations. For details on each of the menu items, refer to the following topics. • imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu →...
  • Page 880 Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Printer List Displays a list of printers that can be controlled. For details, see "Printer List." → P.885 User's Guide...
  • Page 881 Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Calibration Sheet This sheet allows you to execute color calibration. For details, see "Calibration Sheet." → P.886 • Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to acquire color chart measurement data and execute color check. For details, see "Color Measurement Sheet."...

  • Page 882: Imageprograf Color Calibration Management Console Menu

    imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu (Mac OS X) iPF8400 imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Menu This section describes each of the menu items in the imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console menu. • About imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console Displays the About dialog box, which allows you to check the version of Color Calibration Management Console.

  • Page 883: Tools Menu (When The Calibration Sheet Is Displayed)

    Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) (Mac OS X) iPF8400 For details on Printmonitor, see "The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor." → P.743 Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) Tools Menu (When the Calibration Sheet is Displayed) This section describes each of the menu items in the Tools menu when the Calibration sheet is displayed in the main window.
  • Page 884 Tools Menu (When the Color Measurement Sheet is Displayed) (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Acquire Color Measurement Data Displays the procedure description window or Select Execution Log window. This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data.

  • Page 885: Printer List

    Printer List (Mac OS X) iPF8400 When All Logs is selected, this saves all of the execution logs displayed in Execution Logs in the main window on the computer in a CSV format file. Printer List Printer List The printers displayed in the Printer list are printers connected via the network or USB that satisfy the following condi- tions.

  • Page 886: Calibration Sheet

    Calibration Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Printers that are added, deleted, or have their name changed while Color Calibration Management Console is running are not updated in the Printer list. If you want to update the Printer list, exit and then restart Color Calibration Manage- Note ment Console.

  • Page 887: Color Measurement Sheet

    Paper types registered in a printer are displayed. • When Custom Paper is selected Paper types other than genuine Canon paper and feed certified paper that are registered in a printer are dis- played. Color Measurement Sheet Color Measurement Sheet This sheet allows you to use the spectrophotometer unit to measure colors.

  • Page 888: Checking The Color Calibration Status

    Checking the Color Calibration Status (Mac OS X) iPF8400 This allows you to measure the colors of a color chart in the selected printer and acquire the color measurement data. For the procedure for acquiring color measurement data, see "Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart."...
  • Page 889 Checking the Color Calibration Status (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the printer you want to check the color calibra- tion status of from the Printer list. • If there are multiple printers, printers that have the same paper type loaded and where color calibration has been executed on that paper are displayed in the same calibration group.

  • Page 890: Executing Color Calibration

    Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Check the color calibration logs in the lower part of the Calibration sheet. Executing Color Calibration Executing Color Calibration The procedure for executing color calibration is as follows. Getting the Printer Ready You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration. (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") →...
  • Page 891 Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the printer you want to execute color calibration on from the Printer list. Click the Calibration button. The Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played. • Color Calibration Type Select Auto Adjust (High Precision) to execute color calibration using the spectrophotometer unit, or se- lect Auto Adjust to execute color calibration using the sensors in the printer.

  • Page 892: Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart

    Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • Enabled when a printer that has a spectrophotometer unit installed is selected. Note Click the OK button. When the Execute Color Calibration dialog box is dis- played, check the details. Click the Execute button.
  • Page 893 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Getting the Printer Ready Confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used for acquiring color measurement data. Load the paper. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →...
  • Page 894 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Color Measure button. Check the color chart measurement procedure in the procedure description window and then click Start. Select New in Favorites and then click Next. •...
  • Page 895 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select the color chart, configure the color chart print settings, and then click Next. Setting Item Details Chart Selects the color chart to print. If the color chart you want to print is not displayed in the list, click the Browse button and then select the color chart.
  • Page 896 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting Item Details Color Measurement Preferences Configures the pattern size to print the color charts and the drying settings for the printed color charts. Choose Standard to print at the standard pattern size and dry using the standard setting val- ues.
  • Page 897 Acquiring Color Measurement Data For Any Color Chart (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting Item Details Reduce Drying Time Specify a time that offers sufficient drying by air drying in the Preferences dialog box. If you perform color measurement while the ink is not dry, the measurements may not be correct.

  • Page 898: Executing Color Check

    Executing Color Check (Mac OS X) iPF8400 The Acquire Color Measurement Data dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. The color chart is printed and color measurement be- gins. • You can exit the acquire color measurement data operation in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end.
  • Page 899 Executing Color Check (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Setting the Color Check Threshold Value Double-click the printer you want to execute the color check on in the Printer list. Click the Settings button for Color Check in the Print- er Information dialog box. Enter the color check threshold value in ΔE and click the OK button.
  • Page 900 Executing Color Check (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Load the paper. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") → P.536 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") → P.539 • If Adj. Quality has not been executed even once on the paper you are using, execute Adj. Quality in the control panel menu.
  • Page 901 Executing Color Check (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Color Check button. The Execute Color Check dialog box is displayed. Select Pattern Size. To increase the precision of the color check, we recom- mend that you configure the same settings as when Auto Adjust (High Precision) was executed in color calibration.

  • Page 902: Registering Execution Logs In Favorites

    Registering Execution Logs in Favorites (Mac OS X) iPF8400 • You can exit the color check in the middle by clicking the Cancel button. However, it may take some time to end. Note Check the results. • We recommend that you execute color calibration if the results exceed the threshold values. (See "Executing Color Calibration.") →...

  • Page 903: Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites

    Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Click the Add to Favorites button in the Execution Log Details dialog box. Enter the name in Name. Enter a comment in Com- ment if needed. Click the OK button. Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites Deleting Execution Logs From Favorites You can delete Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs from the favorites.

  • Page 904: Saving Execution Logs On The Computer

    Saving Execution Logs on the Computer (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Select execution log that you want to delete in Favor- ites and click the Delete from Favorites button. Click the OK button. Saving Execution Logs on the Computer Saving Execution Logs on the Computer You can save Acquire Color Measurement Data execution logs on the computer.

  • Page 905: Switching Display Units

    Switching Display Units (Mac OS X) iPF8400 Switching Display Units Switching Display Units The units displayed in the Color Calibration Management Console can be switched between millimeters and inches. Select Preferences in the imagePROGRAF Color Calibration Management Console menu. Select the display units in the Units sheet in the Prefer- ences dialog box and then click the button.
  • Page 906 iPF8400 User's Guide...

  • Page 907: Maintenance And Consumables

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ....................908 Printheads ....................

  • Page 908: Ink Tanks

    Ink Tanks iPF8400 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ....................................908 Replacing Ink Tanks ................................908 Checking Ink Tank Levels ..............................918 When to Replace Ink Tanks .............................. 919 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Colors Model number Ink Type...
  • Page 909 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 • Depending on the color, you can also use an ink tank with a different capacity. Note Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. •...
  • Page 910 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Follow the instructions in Remove the ink tanks. •...
  • Page 911 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. •...
  • Page 912 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml) Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left. • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Jolting the printer during printing may deteriorate print quality.
  • Page 913 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations. Note Load the Ink Tank (330 ml) Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right...
  • Page 914 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. Important Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. •...
  • Page 915 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Note Close the Ink Tank Cover. • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely.
  • Page 916 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 • 700 ml ink tanks are heavy, so use your whole arm to agitate it instead of just your wrist. If you agitate it using just your wrist, you may injure your wrist. Caution • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. •...
  • Page 917 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF8400 Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Note Close the Ink Tank Cover.

  • Page 918: Checking Ink Tank Levels

    Checking Ink Tank Levels iPF8400 • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully closed. Important •...

  • Page 919: When To Replace Ink Tanks

    When to Replace Ink Tanks iPF8400 If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining ink levels, or after tasks that consume a lot of ink such as large-format printing or head cleaning, check the remaining levels and replace Ink Tank as needed.

  • Page 920: Printheads

    Printhead iPF8400 Printheads Printheads Printhead ....................................920 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ............................920 Cleaning the Printhead ............................... 921 Replacing the Printhead ..............................922 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-05 • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →...

  • Page 921: Cleaning The Printhead

    If printing does not improve even if you execute Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assis- tance.

  • Page 922: Replacing The Printhead

    • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." Replace both printheads. • If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement Replace the Printhead as directed. Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." →...
  • Page 923 Replacing the Printhead iPF8400 • For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Caution • Do not touch the Printhead immediately after printing. The Printhead becomes extremely hot, and there is a risk of burns. •...
  • Page 924 Replacing the Printhead iPF8400 Press the OK button. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. It takes about three minutes for ink to be drawn into the system. Replace the Printhead Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.
  • Page 925 Replacing the Printhead iPF8400 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.
  • Page 926 Replacing the Printhead iPF8400 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note User's Guide...
  • Page 927 Replacing the Printhead iPF8400 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. Important •...
  • Page 928 Replacing the Printhead iPF8400 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, tilt the Printhead slightly forward and insert it into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage.
  • Page 929 Replacing the Printhead iPF8400 Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front. Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 13 minutes for ink to fill the system. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out. Important •...

  • Page 930: Cutter Unit

    Cutter Unit iPF8400 Cutter Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Unit ....................................930 Replacing the Cutter Unit ..............................930 Cutter Unit Cutter Unit When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number CT-06 • For instructions on Cutter Unit replacement, see "Replacing the Cutter Unit." →...
  • Page 931 Replacing the Cutter Unit iPF8400 Replacing the Cutter Unit Open the Top Cover. If the Cutter Unit or Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).
  • Page 932 Replacing the Cutter Unit iPF8400 Holding the Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), remove it from the Carriage. • Never touch any part of the Cutter Unit except the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b). This may stain your hands or cause injury.
  • Page 933 Replacing the Cutter Unit iPF8400 Close the Top Cover. A confirmation message is displayed about the Cutter Unit lock. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The Carriage is moved, and a confirmation message is displayed about resetting the cut count. To reset the cut counter, press ▲...

  • Page 934: Maintenance Cartridge

    Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................... 934 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .......................... 934 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................941 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ......................942 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. This Maintenance Cartridge comes with a Shaft Cleaner.
  • Page 935 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400 Confirm the message When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, a message is shown on the Display Screen. According to the mes- sage, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Mainte- nance Cartridge.") →...
  • Page 936 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400 Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging mate- rial, and Shaft Cleaner, and then take out the Mainte- nance Cartridge. Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the •...
  • Page 937 Important • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance car- tridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Note Maintenance Cartridge.
  • Page 938 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400 • Support the Maintenance Cartridge Cover from underneath as you wipe it. Important Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Next, replace the Shaft Cleaner.
  • Page 939 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400 After you execute Repl. maint cart and replace the Maintenance Cartridge, a message will appear on the Display Screen requesting you to replace the Shaft Cleaner. Select Yes and press the OK button. When a message requests you to open the Top Cover, go to step 5.
  • Page 940 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400 Hold the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it to the right to remove it. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).

  • Page 941: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity

    Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF8400 Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips (a), attach it to the Carriage. • Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal.

  • Page 942: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge

    When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF8400 If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge as needed.

  • Page 943: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF8400 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................943 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ............................943 Cleaning the Printhead ............................... 921 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior.
  • Page 944 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF8400 • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
  • Page 945 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF8400 Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out complete- ly, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue and paper dust (debris from cutting) on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), on the Pa- per Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), the cutter guide (f), around the ink suction holes at left (g), around the Borderless...
  • Page 946 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF8400 Close the Top Cover. User's Guide...

  • Page 947: Other Maintenance

    • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped or stood on end in transit.
  • Page 948 If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." is shown on the Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the OK button and contact Important your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide...
  • Page 949 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF8400 Removing Ink Tanks Open the left and right ink tank covers. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever (a). Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.
  • Page 950 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF8400 • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. Push down the release lever (a) as shown as you gen- tly return all ink tank lock levers to the original position.
  • Page 951 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF8400 When the process is finished, "Preparations for moving the printer finished. Turn the power off" is dis- played. When this happens, replace the Maintenance Cartridge currently being used with a new Maintenance Car- tridge. Press the Power button and turn off the printer.
  • Page 952 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF8400 Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indicated. • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. Neglecting to attach the Belt Stopper may damage the printer.

  • Page 953: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firm- ware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.

  • Page 954: Consumables

    iPF8400 Consumables Consumables Ink Tanks ....................................908 Printhead ....................................920 Cutter Unit ....................................930 Maintenance Cartridge ............................... 934 User's Guide...

  • Page 955: Troubleshooting

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions ..............

  • Page 956: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions iPF8400 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyper- links in the answer column. Question Answer I want to easily create ver- You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll width.
  • Page 957 Frequently Asked Questions iPF8400 Question Answer I want to perform enlarge- (See "Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width.") → P.74 ment printing. (See "Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value.") → P.80 User's Guide...

  • Page 958: Problems Regarding Paper

    Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF8400 Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ............................958 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..............................961 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ..................964 Cannot load sheets ................................964 Paper is not cut straight ..............................
  • Page 959 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF8400 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c), This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. Lift the Release Lever. User's Guide...
  • Page 960 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF8400 Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed por- tion out toward the front. Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.

  • Page 961: Clearing A Jammed Sheet

    Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF8400 Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever.

  • Page 962: Open The Top Cover

    Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF8400 Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to cut the paper. Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left Caution edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting.
  • Page 963 Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF8400 Lift the Release Lever. If the paper is visible, hold the paper and pull it out to- ward the front. If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, re- move the Roll Holder, and clear the paper jam from be- low.

  • Page 964: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot

    Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot iPF8400 If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer.

  • Page 965: Paper Is Not Cut Straight

    Paper is not cut straight iPF8400 Paper is not cut straight Paper is not cut straight Cause Corrective Action The paper is bent or curled at the cut position. Straighten out any curling by the edges of the paper. Paper rises by the ends of the cut position before it is Reload the paper correctly.

  • Page 966: The Size Of Clear Film Cannot Be Detected

    (See "Using the Media Take-up Unit (Optional).") → P.577 If the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. The size of clear film cannot be detected The size of clear film cannot be detected Cause Corrective Action The Platen is soiled with ink or other substances.

  • Page 967: Printing Does Not Start

    The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF8400 Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..................967 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ................... 967 Ink Filling..

  • Page 968: The Printer Stops During A Print Job

    (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") → P.920 A print job was received from an incom- Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. patible printer driver. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide...

  • Page 969: Problems With The Printing Quality

    Printing is faint iPF8400 Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..................................969 Paper rubs against the printhead ..........................970 The edges of the paper are dirty ........................... 970 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................... 971 The back side of the paper is dirty ..........................

  • Page 970: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead

    P.809 You are printing on heavyweight paper or When printing on Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper or other paper-based media, choose a Vac- paper that curls or wrinkles easily after uumStrngth setting of Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If rubbing still occurs, in absorbing ink.

  • Page 971: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty

    P.809 You are printing on heavyweight paper or pa- When printing on Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper or other paper-based media, choose a per that curls or wrinkles easily after absorb- VacuumStrngth setting of Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If rubbing still oc- ing ink.

  • Page 972: Immediately After Borderless Printing, The Trailing Edge Margin Is Soiled During Regular Printing

    Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing iPF8400 Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Cause Corrective Action Depending on your printing environment, after border-...

  • Page 973: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven

    Density may be uneven if you use Glossy In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quality. Paper or Canon Coated Paper. The type of paper specified in the printer Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.

  • Page 974: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs

    Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action Scan Wait Time > Area in the Control Panel When Scan Wait Time > Area is set to Leading edge, colors may be uneven 110–160 mm menu is set to Leading edge. from the leading edge.
  • Page 975 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF8400 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. User's Guide...
  • Page 976 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF8400 Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Number Dimensions 254.0 mm (10.00 in) 355.6 mm (14.00 in) 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 515.0 mm (JIS B2 or B3) 594.0 mm (ISO A1 or A2) or 609.6 mm (24.00 in)

  • Page 977: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing

    The contrast becomes uneven during printing iPF8400 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the Switch to the side opposite ●, corresponding to the size of the paper for printing. In this case, note that you will move the switch in the opposite direction from the direction in step 4. •...

  • Page 978: Images Are Printed Crooked

    Images are printed crooked iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in does not match the type loaded in the printer. the printer.

  • Page 979: Lines Or Colors Are Misaligned

    Lines or colors are misaligned iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action Depending on the type of paper, the Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver. thickness of printed lines may be notice- (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →...

  • Page 980: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF8400 Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ......................980 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ..........................980 Cannot print over a NetWare network ......................... 980 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks ....................

  • Page 981: Cannot Print Over Appletalk Or Bonjour Networks

    Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action The NetWare server and services Make sure there is enough free disk space on the NetWare file server. Insufficient disk space may are not configured correctly. prevent you from processing large print jobs. Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is configured correctly and the print queue is available.

  • Page 982: Installation Problems

    The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows. Note From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete.
  • Page 983 Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF8400 From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (im- agePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. User's Guide...

  • Page 984: Other Problems

    After the printer is turned on • After data transmission • After ink tank replacement In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action...

  • Page 985: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink

    Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
  • Page 986 Ink Level Detection iPF8400 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ▶...
  • Page 987 Ink Level Detection iPF8400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
  • Page 988 iPF8400 User's Guide...

  • Page 989: Error Message

    iPF8400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Error Messages ..................

  • Page 990: Error Messages

    iPF8400 Error Messages Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch.................. 1005 Blue platen switch is dirty..............................1006 Borderless printng not possible........................... 1000 Borderless printng not possible. Paper stretched or shrank................1005 Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor..................1013 Cannot adjust paper feed.
  • Page 991 iPF8400 Parts replacement time has passed........................... 1013 PHeads: wrong pos................................1007 Please calibrate using above paper..........................1005 Please commn calibrt using above paper......................... 1005 Please execute common calibration........................... 1005 Prepare for parts replacement............................. 1013 Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded.

  • Page 992: Messages Regarding Paper

    Paper mismatch iPF8400 Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ..................................992 MediaType Mismatch ................................992 The paper is too small................................. 993 The paper is too small................................. 993 PaprWidth Mismatch ................................994 Paper size not detected..............................994 Insufficient paper for job ..............................

  • Page 993: The Paper Is Too Small

    The paper is too small. iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in the match the type specified in the printer driver.

  • Page 994: Paprwidth Mismatch

    PaprWidth Mismatch iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") → P.27 (When you have attempted to print a test print sheet The printer will resume printing. or other printer status information.) Press ▲...

  • Page 995: Insufficient Paper For Job

    Insufficient paper for job iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action If this error recurs after you reload the roll, re- move the Roll Holder from the printer, push the roll firmly in until it touches the Roll Holder flange, and reload the Roll Holder in the print- (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →...

  • Page 996: Roll Printing Is Selected

    Roll printing is selected. iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test Lift the Release Lever and load unused paper A4/Letter (vertical) or larger. More pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle checking. than one sheet may be required depending on the adjustment.

  • Page 997: No Sheets

    No sheets. iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action • The paper was not advanced because the unused portion of the roll paper is heavy and is placing a If the unused portion of the roll pa- burden on the printer. per is heavy and is placing a bur- It may be helpful to change the printing mode, which will change the paper feed timing.

  • Page 998: Paper Jam

    Paper jam. iPF8400 Paper jam. Paper jam. Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred Lift the Release Lever and remove the jammed paper. in the printer during (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") → P.958 printing. (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet.") →...

  • Page 999: Cannot Feed Paper

    For information about paper that is compatible with automatic cutting, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Reference Guide.") Lift the Release Lever and remove the paper. In other cases, the Cutter Unit Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. may be damaged. End of paper feed. End of paper feed.

  • Page 1000: Rewinding Error

    Press the OK button to clear the error. The Media Take-up Unit sensor is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. *1: Printing will stop momentarily if an error involving the Media Take-up Unit occurs. If you prefer printing not to stop, set Skip Take-Up Err to On.

  • Page 1001: Paper Position Not Suitable For Borderless Printing

    Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. iPF8400 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is a size not compat- Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. ible with borderless printing. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →...

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