Cannot Load Sheets; Paper Is Not Cut Straight; Paper Is Not Cut; The Size Of Clear Film Cannot Be Detected - Canon iPF8400SE imagePROGRAF User Manual

iPF8400SE
Cause
The paper source selection is incorrect.

Cannot load sheets

Cannot load sheets
Cause
The paper source selection is incorrect.

Paper is not cut straight

Paper is not cut straight
Cause
The paper is bent or curled at the cut position.
Paper rises by the ends of the cut position be-
fore it is cut.
You are using paper that cannot be cut with the
Cutter Unit.
The Cutter Unit is not installed correctly.
The Cutter Unit blade is worn out.
Cut Speed is not configured correctly in the
Control Panel menu.
During cutting, printed documents fall out at an
angle.

Paper is not cut

Paper is not cut
In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specified in
Automatic Cutting.
In the Control Panel menu, Cutting Mode is set to Eject or
Manual.
The Cutter Unit is not installed.

The size of clear film cannot be detected

The size of clear film cannot be detected
Cause
The Platen is soiled with ink or other substances.

Margins are wide

Margins are wide
Cause
Rolls are advanced a specific amount before cutting
to prevent problems with cutting and paper ejection.
When Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu was
set to Manual, you selected Do not perform in re-
sponse to the "Perform the detection of paper
leading edge?" message.
User's Guide
Press the Load button and select the paper source.
Press the Load button and select the paper source.
Straighten out any curling by the edges of the paper.
Reload the paper correctly.
Specify Manual in Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu and use scissors or
a cutting tool to cut the roll after printing.
(See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")
Reinstall the Cutter Unit correctly.
(See "Replacing the Cutter Unit.")
Replace the Cutter Unit.
(See "Replacing the Cutter Unit.")
Change the Cut Speed setting in the Control Panel menu.
(See "Menu Structure.")
In the Control Panel menu, set Cutting Mode to Eject. Hold documents after
printing, as they are cut.
(See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")
Cause
Open the Top Cover and clean the entire Platen.
(See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.")
This operation is normal.
Set Cutting Mode to Manual again, and select Perform(recommend) when
the "Perform the detection of paper leading edge?" message is displayed.
Note that when you select Perform(recommend), if the paper is strongly
curled, the Printhead may rub against the leading edge of the paper when
the printing starts.
(See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
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Specify Yes in Automatic Cutting in the printer driver.
(See "Page Setup Sheet (Windows).")
(See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS).")
If the Cutting Mode is Eject, press the Cut button to cut the paper.
If the Cutting Mode is Manual, cut rolls with scissors or the like.
(See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.")
Install the Cutter Unit.
(See "Replacing the Cutter Unit.")
Corrective Action
Corrective Action
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Corrective Action
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