The Size Of Clear Film Cannot Be Detected; Margins Are Wide; When Printing On Thin Roll Paper, The Printed Surface Becomes Scratched - Canon iPF8400 Basic Manual

The size of clear film cannot be detected

The Media Take-up Sensor cord is not connected to the Right Media Take-up Unit
correctly.
The size of clear film cannot be detected The size of clear film cannot be detected
The Platen is soiled with ink or other substances.

Margins are wide

Margins are wide
Rolls are advanced a specific amount before cutting to prevent problems with cutting and paper ejection.

When printing on thin roll paper, the printed surface becomes scratched

When printing on thin roll paper, the printed surface becomes scratched
The roll paper has sagged during printing,
scratching the surface of the paper and causing
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wrinkle creases in the paper.
Cause
Cause
Open the Top Cover and clean the entire Platen.
Cause
Cause
Corrective Action
(See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.")
Set Roll Tension to High in the Control Panel menu.
(See "Menu Settings.") →
User's Guide
If you change the Roll Tension setting, We recommend that you perform Adj. Quali-
ty.
(See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.")
Corrective Action
Remove the foreign object from the Media Take-
up Sensor path. Arrange the Basket Cloth and
Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Me-
dia Take-up Sensor.
Reconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord as fol-
lows.
1.
Turn the printer off.
2.
Disconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord
from the Right Media Take-up Unit and recon-
nect it firmly, all the way in.
3.
Turn the printer on.
(See "Using the Media Take-up Unit (Optional).")
→
User's Guide
If the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, con-
tact your Canon dealer for assistance.
→
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Corrective Action
This operation is normal.
Corrective Action
→
User's Guide
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