Page 1 Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions.........50 Printing at full size..............61 Borderless Printing..............72 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes.......82 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet..........95 Centering originals..............110 and so on Windows Software Printer Driver................140 Preview...................
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets .......................... 16 Turning the Printer On and Off ............................17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ............................... 18 Loading and Printing on Sheets ............................21 Printing in Windows ................................... 22 Printing from Mac OS ................................
Page 3 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ..........76 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) ..........78 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ................82 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
Page 4 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu ..........147 Main Sheet ....................................149 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ....................... 152 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box .......................... 152 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application ..................154 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color ...........................
Page 5 Creating a New Hot Folder ..............................204 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder ..................... 207 Setting the Print Parameters ............................... 209 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER ............ 210 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ............................211 Steps to install ...................................
Page 6 ColorSync ..................................283 Preferences Dialog Box ................................. 283 Zoom Dialog Box ..................................283 Go to Page Dialog Box ................................284 Print with No Borders ................................284 Print on the Center .................................. 285 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom ..........................285 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees ............................
Page 7 Handling and Use of Paper Paper Types of Paper ................................... 328 Paper Sizes ....................................328 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ..............330 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ....... 330 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper by Adding a Media Type .....
Page 8 Adding Media Types ................................. 398 Changing Media Names ..............................401 Deleting Media Types You Have Added ........................403 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide ......................404 Changing the Display Order of Media Types ......................406 Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ..............407 Compatible Paper ................................
Page 9 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) ....................475 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI ..............475 NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ......................... 478 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ..........................478 Specifying NetWare Print Services ........................... 481 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ..............
Page 10 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ................................. 514 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................514 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................... 516 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ......................517 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ....................518 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ..............................
Page 11 Paper is not cut neatly ................................577 Paper is not cut ..................................577 Depression on the leading edge is left ........................... 578 Margins are wide ..................................578 Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ................... 579 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ..................
Page 12 This paper cannot be used..............................605 Roll printing is selected................................605 Roll printing is selected, but manual paper is loaded....................605 The roll is empty..................................605 Roll feed unit error................................... 605 No Roll Unit....................................606 Manual printing is selected.
Page 13 Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ..................................... 620 Print Area ..................................... 621 Appendix Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ................................... 624 Legal Notices ....................................626 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ................................. 628 About This User Manual ................................ 628 Disposal of the product WEEE Directive ..................................
Page 15: Basic Printing Workflow
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ................16 Canceling print jobs ................24 Pausing Printing .................. 27 Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...
Page 16: Printing Procedure
Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF6400SE Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ......................... 16 Turning the Printer On and Off ........................... 17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ............................18 Loading and Printing on Sheets ..........................21 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ................
Page 17: 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, "Starting up... Please wait." is displayed. The Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.
Page 18: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6400SE Turning the printer off • Never disconnect the printer's power supply or unplug it during a print job. This may damage the printer. Important Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message Lamp is flashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary.
Page 19 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6400SE Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") P.17 ➔ Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.") P.338 ➔ Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.340 ➔...
Page 20 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6400SE • When printing without borders, definitely set the blue Switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incorrectly, print quality may deteriorate. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") P.586 ➔...
Page 21: Loading And Printing On Sheets
Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF6400SE The printer now starts printing the print job. • Do not forcibly pull out paper once a roll has been advanced. This will prevent further feeding. If you accidentally pull out the paper, see "Removing the Roll from the Printer." P.345 ➔...
Page 22: Printing In Windows
Printing in Windows iPF6400SE 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. Important In the source application, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
Page 23 Printing from Mac OS iPF6400SE Select the printer in the Printer list. 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 reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 24: Canceling Print Jobs
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF6400SE Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ......................24 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ......................... 25 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS ........................... 25 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 25: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
Canceling Print Jobs from Windows iPF6400SE 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 26 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS iPF6400SE Click Pause Printer to stop printing. If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display image- PROGRAF Printmonitor.
Page 27: Pausing Printing
Pausing Printing iPF6400SE 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.") P.426 ➔...
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Page 29: Enhanced Printing Options
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ..............30 Printing Photos and Office Documents ..........31 Adjusting Images ................. 37 Printing enlargements or reductions ............ 50 Printing at full size ................61 Borderless Printing ................72 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes .........
Page 30: Choosing Paper For Printing
Select the appropriate media type from the printer control panel or printer driver to match the paper loaded in the printer. 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. Select the media type by following the de- scription below.
Page 31: Printing Photos And Office Documents
• 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) • Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print- er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .")
Page 32 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 Glos- sy Paper 2 280. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on.
Page 33: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os)
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) • This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 34 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glos- sy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Page 35: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF6400SE Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selected. 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".
Page 36 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF6400SE 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 37: Adjusting Images
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF6400SE Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......................... 37 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ................. 38 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ................... 41 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing .............
Page 38: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF6400SE Matching Mode Description Remarks ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC pro- This allows you to use ICC profiles for dig- files. ital cameras and scanners, ICC profiles Select this if you want to print by specify- created using the profile creation tool, etc.
Page 39 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF6400SE Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 40 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF6400SE 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 Adjust the gray tone.
Page 41: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os)
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) 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 42 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. 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.
Page 43: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF6400SE Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. 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.
Page 44 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF6400SE The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution Image when quality is most important.
Page 45: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF6400SE Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Economy Printing When this mode is selected, the quality is diminished from that of regular printing, however less ink is consumed.
Page 46 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF6400SE 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 47: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os)
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photographic images in monochrome.
Page 48 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 49 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.253 ➔ Note User's Guide...
Page 50: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF6400SE Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ......................50 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ................50 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................52 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ..................
Page 51 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF6400SE Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) • Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.146 ➔...
Page 52: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF6400SE Click ISO A3 in the Paper Size list. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.143 ➔ Note Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired.
Page 53 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF6400SE 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 54: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Note Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. •...
Page 55 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Select the printer in the Printer list. In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 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 56: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value iPF6400SE Make sure the Page Size setting matches the orig- inal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width.
Page 57 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF6400SE Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) • •...
Page 58: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os)
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF6400SE In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click ISO A4 in the Paper Size list.
Page 59 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 60 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected.
Page 61: Printing At Full Size
Printing on Oversize Paper iPF6400SE Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ............................61 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ..........................62 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ..........................63 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ..........................65 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ....................
Page 62: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Printing at Full Size (Windows) iPF6400SE For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system. Printing at Full Size (Windows) • P.62 ➔ Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) • P.63 ➔...
Page 63: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the Page Size list. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 64 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 65: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
Borderless Printing at Actual Size iPF6400SE Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes di- alog box—in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. •...
Page 66: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) iPF6400SE • When printing without borders, be certain to set the blue switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incorrectly, print quality may deteriorate. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") P.586 ➔...
Page 67 P.146 ➔ 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 Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. •...
Page 68: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os)
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
Page 69 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) • Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 70 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 71 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Make sure the Page Size setting matches the orig- inal 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 72: Borderless Printing
Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size iPF6400SE Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................72 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ....... 73 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ..............75 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ........
Page 73: 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 74 P.146 ➔ 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 Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. •...
Page 75: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF6400SE Select the Borderless Printing check box to dis- play the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
Page 76: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF6400SE • When printing without borders, be certain to set the blue switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incorrectly, print quality may deteriorate. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") P.586 ➔...
Page 77 P.146 ➔ 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 Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. •...
Page 78: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 79 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 display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 80 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 81 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Make sure the Page Size setting matches the orig- inal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 82: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF6400SE Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ..............82 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ........83 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
Page 83: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF6400SE 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 maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
Page 84 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF6400SE 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. • Although you can even set Custom Size for the paper size, the maximum settable size is 3.2 m. The setting of Custom Size is disabled when you exit the application software.
Page 85 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF6400SE Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the...
Page 86: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os)
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF6400SE If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
Page 87 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF6400SE Register a Custom Paper Sizes This example describes how to register and print using a page size that is horizontally elongated and suitable for banners in either horizontal or vertical format. Create the document in the application.
Page 88 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 89: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes iPF6400SE Confirm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.253 ➔ Note Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver.
Page 90 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF6400SE Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 91 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF6400SE Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.143 ➔ Note Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. Document: Any Type •...
Page 92: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Confirm that mm is selected in Units.
Page 93 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 43.00 cm in Height and Width. In Non-Printable Area, enter 0.5 for the top and side margins and 2.3 for the bottom margin.
Page 94 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 95: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other iPF6400SE Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ..................... 95 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................ 96 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) ................98 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ........................
Page 96: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF6400SE • Free Layout (Mac OS) 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. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) •...
Page 97 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF6400SE 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. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.
Page 98: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os)
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 origi- nals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...
Page 99: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • Banner Printing • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. Important •...
Page 100 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF6400SE 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 101: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
Page 102: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF6400SE Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper Source list. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 103: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF6400SE • This function cannot be combined with the following options. Important Borderless Printing • • Scaling Originals (Windows) • Banner Printing (Windows) • When printing using this function, the Print Centered setting is disabled. •...
Page 104 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF6400SE 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 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 105: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. Document: Any Type •...
Page 106 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 107: Printing Posters In Sections
Printing Posters in Sections iPF6400SE Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes di- alog box—in this case, ISO A3. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. •...
Page 108 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF6400SE Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print- er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.146 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Page 109 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF6400SE Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. Note •...
Page 110: Centering Originals
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls iPF6400SE Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ........................110 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ..................110 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) ..................... 112 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ........................114 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ..................
Page 111 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF6400SE 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 112: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os)
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 ." P.143 ➔...
Page 113 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF6400SE In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 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 114: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets iPF6400SE Make sure the Page Size setting matches the orig- inal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 115 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) iPF6400SE Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print- er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.146 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Page 116: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
Page 117 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Select the printer in the Printer list. In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). 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 118 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Make sure the Page Size setting matches the orig- inal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). Select the Print Centered check box.
Page 119: Conserving Roll Paper
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees iPF6400SE Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................119 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ..........119 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) ..........120 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins .........
Page 120: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os)
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 121 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) •...
Page 122: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF6400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
Page 123: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Windows)
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) iPF6400SE • No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals.
Page 124: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os)
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 125 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) •...
Page 126 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
Page 127: Checking Images Before Printing
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF6400SE 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 128: Other Useful Settings
Printing With Watermarks iPF6400SE Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ............................128 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ..........129 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ..............130 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ........131 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ..........
Page 129: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF6400SE Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) • P.129 ➔ Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a FILE COPY watermark.
Page 130: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF6400SE Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 131: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) iPF6400SE For instructions on specifying the original orientation before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropri- ate for your computer and operating system. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) •...
Page 132: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os)
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Page 133 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 134: Using Favorites
Using Favorites iPF6400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the orig- inal size as selected in...
Page 135: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing iPF6400SE Using Favorites (Mac OS) • P.254 ➔ 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 136: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF6400SE To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 137 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. User's Guide...
Page 138 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the •...
Page 139: Windows Software
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver ..................140 Preview ....................170 Free Layout ..................180 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ......... 202 Print Plug-In for Office ............... 211 Status Monitor ................496 ➔ Accounting ................... 500 ➔...
Page 140: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings iPF6400SE Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ..............................140 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................142 Confirming Print Settings ............................143 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................143 Using Favorites ................................144 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 141 Printer Driver Settings iPF6400SE 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 com- plete more detailed settings as desired. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box •...
Page 142: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF6400SE 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. • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. Important Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 143: Confirming Print Settings
Confirming Print Settings iPF6400SE If you have selected roll paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ."...
Page 144: Using Favorites
Using Favorites iPF6400SE 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. • If PageComposer is running, access the Special Settings dialog box from the Layout sheet and clear Enable Preview Switching.
Page 145 Using Favorites iPF6400SE Perform normal printing settings. The favorite is registered from here. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Click Add to display the Add dialog box. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report. Choose a fitting icon for these print settings in the Icon list.
Page 146: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF6400SE Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. In the Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. • To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite file. Note Click Apply Favorite to replace the favorite settings with the current print settings.
Page 147: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF6400SE Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the print- er driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may be displayed.
Page 148 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF6400SE Select the printer, and then display the printer proper- ties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Main(or Printing Preferences) dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. •...
Page 149: Main Sheet
Main Sheet iPF6400SE Main Sheet Main Sheet The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing applica- tion, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 150 Main Sheet iPF6400SE Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Printing Photos and Images • P.31 ➔ • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note •...
Page 151 Main Sheet iPF6400SE • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.43 ➔ • Highest quality If you select this option, the document will be printed with enhanced quality at the highest resolution. Com- pared to the other options, more time and ink are consumed in printing, however you will attain print results with the highest quality.
Page 152: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box iPF6400SE 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 config- ure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. •...
Page 153 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE • Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is re- quired 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 154: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF6400SE View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. •...
Page 155: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color iPF6400SE • View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern. • Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image. • Cyan/ Magenta/ Yellow Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of each color. •...
Page 156: Matching Sheet
Matching Sheet iPF6400SE • Image Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. • Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. • Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Matching Sheet Matching Sheet On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors...
Page 157 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 paper.
Page 158: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome iPF6400SE 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.
Page 159: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF6400SE • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.37 ➔ 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. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
Page 160 Page Setup Sheet iPF6400SE • Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if roll paper is selected in the Paper Source list. Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size • P.72 ➔...
Page 161: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
Paper Size Options Dialog Box iPF6400SE Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation • P.130 ➔ • Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees •...
Page 162: Layout Sheet
Layout Sheet iPF6400SE • You cannot create any arbitrary roll paper width as a Custom Paper Size. Important • If you select a Paper Size from Paper Size Options, load paper of a size equal to or larger than the Paper Size Options into the printer.
Page 163 Layout Sheet iPF6400SE • Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet • P.102 ➔ Printing Posters in Sections • P.107 ➔ Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other • P.95 ➔ Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals •...
Page 164: Page Options Dialog Box
Page Options Dialog Box iPF6400SE Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (See "Layout • Sheet .") P.162 ➔...
Page 165: Special Settings Dialog Box
Special Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE Special Settings Dialog Box Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (See "Layout Sheet .") P.162 ➔...
Page 166: Favorites Sheet
Favorites Sheet iPF6400SE Favorites Sheet Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites •...
Page 167: Utility Sheet
Utility Sheet iPF6400SE • Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. • Export Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a file. •...
Page 168: 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 con- sumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...
Page 169: Device Settings Sheet
Device Settings Sheet iPF6400SE Device Settings Sheet Device Settings Sheet Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for configuring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet.
Page 170: Preview
The Features of Preview iPF6400SE Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................... 170 Starting Preview ................................170 Preview Main Window ..............................171 Dialog Area ..................................173 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ......................... 174 Moving a Page .................................. 174 Using the ruler .................................. 174 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ........................
Page 171: Preview Main Window
Preview Main Window iPF6400SE 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 172 Preview Main Window iPF6400SE • 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." P.173 ➔...
Page 173: Dialog Area
Dialog Area iPF6400SE 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 174: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
Enlarge/Reduce the screen display iPF6400SE • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. • Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor. Enlarge/Reduce the screen display Enlarge/Reduce the screen display You can enlarge or reduce the screen display when you select Zoom from the View menu.
Page 175 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF6400SE Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can fit lengthwise across the roll. Use Driver Settings Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to rotate pages. Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on the printer driver Selecting Use Driver Settings...
Page 176: Printing With Selecting The Layout
Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF6400SE 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 177 Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF6400SE • 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 178: Print On The Center
Print on the Center iPF6400SE 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 179: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF6400SE 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 180: Free Layout
The Features of Free Layout iPF6400SE Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................180 Starting Free Layout ..............................180 Free Layout Main Window ............................182 Detailed Settings ................................183 Preferences Dialog Box ..............................183 Page Options Dialog Box .............................. 184 Zoom Dialog Box ................................
Page 181 Starting Free Layout iPF6400SE 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 182: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Main Window iPF6400SE 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 183: Detailed Settings
Detailed Settings iPF6400SE • 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. The printer driver is used to con- figure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Page 184: Page Options Dialog Box
Page Options Dialog Box iPF6400SE • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.88(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. •...
Page 185: Zoom Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog Box iPF6400SE The following settings are available for roll paper length. Setting Details Auto Settings The one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Manual Settings You can input the length of one page to print on roll paper in numerical characters.
Page 186: Format Dialog Box
Format Dialog Box iPF6400SE Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. Size Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note •...
Page 187: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF6400SE Position Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos...
Page 188 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF6400SE 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 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.
Page 189: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF6400SE Click the OK button to save the settings. 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 190 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF6400SE 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 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.
Page 191 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF6400SE Click the OK button to save the settings. 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 192: Selecting An Object
Selecting an Object iPF6400SE 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. • Note • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. •...
Page 193: Moving An Object
Moving an Object iPF6400SE Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object. Click on the Enl./Red.
Page 194: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Laying out Objects Automatically iPF6400SE Select Rotate Left 90 Degrees orRotate Right 90 Degrees from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box then select Rotate P.186 ➔ Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Laying out Objects Automatically Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar.
Page 195 Aligning Objects iPF6400SE • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the verti- cal center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bot- tom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. •...
Page 196: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF6400SE • 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 197: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF6400SE • 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 198: Folded Duplex Window
Folded Duplex Window iPF6400SE Folded Duplex Window Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Fol- ded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.
Page 199: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
Finished Size Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu.
Page 200: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Binding Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE Binding Settings Dialog Box Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from theEdit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings. • Binding Edge Configures the binding edge when folding paper. The following settings are available for the binding edge.
Page 201 Prints using Folded Duplex iPF6400SE Select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu of Free Layout. Open the Folded Duplex window and arrange the selected objects in the layout area. Open the Finished Size Settings dialog box from the Edit menu. Select Fit Roll Paper Width orSpecify Folded Size in Finished Size.
Page 202: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF6400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................202 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .................... 202 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................203 Hot Folder ...................................
Page 203: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box iPF6400SE The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dia- log 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 Note thereafter.
Page 204: Hot Folder
Hot Folder iPF6400SE • 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. • Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
Page 205 Creating a New Hot Folder iPF6400SE The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless print- ing are displayed in the list.
Page 206 Creating a New Hot Folder iPF6400SE Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. Select the color matching method. Click the Next button. To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name.
Page 207: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF6400SE Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy dialog box. 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.
Page 208 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF6400SE The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Manual Settings button. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder.
Page 209: Setting The Print Parameters
Setting the Print Parameters iPF6400SE As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot fold- er. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") P.209 ➔ Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Fold- er dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy dialog box.
Page 210: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF6400SE Refer to "Printer Driver" for details on the printer driver. P.140 ➔ • The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled.
Page 211: Print Plug-In For Office
Print Plug-In for Officefeatures iPF6400SE Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ..........................211 Steps to install .................................. 211 Steps to uninstall ................................214 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................214 To start from Microsoft Word ........................... 217 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) ..........................
Page 212 Steps to install iPF6400SE Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. If the installer screen does not display, open the CD-ROM icon from My Computer, click iPFInst.exe, • and open the icon. Note Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button. Click the Nextbutton.
Page 213 Steps to install iPF6400SE Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. The following message may be displayed in Windows 8 • or a later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Frame- Note work by following the procedure. Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is com- plete.
Page 214: Steps To Uninstall
Steps to uninstall iPF6400SE • 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 • The Print Plug-In for Office toolbar/ribbon might not be displayed in Microsoft Office after installing image- PROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office.
Page 215 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF6400SE Install Print Plug-In for Office. For information about instsalling, see "Steps to install." P.211 ➔ Enabling Print Plug-In for Office for items disabled in Office applications If a problem occurs, such as the system or an application terminating abnormally, the Microsoft Office application disables add-ins as a safety precaution.
Page 216 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF6400SE Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. For Microsoft Office 2007 • Click the Office button and then click the <applica- tion 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 217: To Start From Microsoft Word
To start from Microsoft Word iPF6400SE Click About <application name> in the Help menu of application. Click the Disabled Items button in the About <appli- cation name> dialog box. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is dis- played in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button.
Page 218 To start from Microsoft Word iPF6400SE Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. You can change the settings using the Special Settings dialog box.
Page 219: Print Matching Roll Width(Word)
Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF6400SE 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 Important displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 220 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF6400SE Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.
Page 221: Borderless Printing(Word)
Borderless Printing(Word) iPF6400SE Press Print to start printing. Borderless Printing(Word) Borderless Printing(Word) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
Page 222 Borderless Printing(Word) iPF6400SE 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. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. •...
Page 223: Multi-Page Printing(Word)
Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF6400SE 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 224: Register The Settings (Word)
Register the settings (Word) iPF6400SE 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 225: Print Using Registered Settings(Word)
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF6400SE 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 226 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF6400SE Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Nextbutton. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or 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. When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Page 227: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word)
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) iPF6400SE 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 Orien- tation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation.
Page 228: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF6400SE Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. ClickOK 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 229 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF6400SE Icon Contents PrintButton The print Wizard is displayed. The settings Print Matching Roll Width, Borderless Printing, Multi-Page Printing, and Print Using Registered Settings can be set. Large-Format Wizard is displayed. Settings for Portrait or Landscape Orientation can be set. Paper Settings Button Printing Wizard dialog box •...
Page 230: Print Matching Roll Width(Powerpoint)
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE • If you open a password protected document as read-only, the Large-Format Printing Wizard cannot be run. Remove the password protection. Note Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Prints to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, and also print Portrait and Landscape orientations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard.
Page 231: Borderless Printing(Powerpoint)
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE 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. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note •...
Page 232 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE 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 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- Important bar/ribbon.
Page 233 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE 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 234: Multi-Page Printing(Powerpoint)
Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE 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 235: Register The Settings (Powerpoint)
Register the settings (PowerPoint) iPF6400SE 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 236: Print Using Registered Settings(Powerpoint)
Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE 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 237 Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Nextbutton. 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. When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Page 238: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Powerpoint)
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE 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 Orien- tation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation.
Page 239: To Start From Microsoft Excel
To start from Microsoft Excel iPF6400SE Click the Create Page button. ClickOK 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.
Page 240: Print Entire Sheet(Excel)
Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF6400SE Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- Important bar/ribbon.
Page 241 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF6400SE 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 work- sheet and click Print again. Important If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear.
Page 242 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF6400SE 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 appli- • cation. Note Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size.
Page 243: Print Selected Area(Excel)
Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF6400SE If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Page 244 Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF6400SE Click Print Selected Area. • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. Important A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data.
Page 245: Configuring Binding (Excel)
Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF6400SE Select Next. Select Media Type. Enter Copies. If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. •...
Page 246: Configuring Special Settings
Configuring Special Settings iPF6400SE 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 preview screen.
Page 247 Configuring Special Settings iPF6400SE Item Details Ensure image quality when creating page When this setting is on, documents are created at the maximum size. This sizes reduces the enlargement ratio during actual printing, which minimizes deg- radation of the quality of photos, etc. This function is only valid in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Page 248 iPF6400SE User's Guide...
Page 249: Mac Os Software
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Printer Driver ..................250 Preview ....................268 Free Layout ..................289 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ......... 312 Printmonitor ................. 498 ➔ Media Configuration Tool ............393 ➔...
Page 250: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings iPF6400SE Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ..............................250 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................251 Confirming Print Settings ............................253 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................253 Using Favorites ................................254 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 251: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF6400SE Page Setup Pane • P.266 ➔ You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, the orientation, the paper size and source, and automatic cutting. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can arrange originals from various source applications on a single page before printing.
Page 252 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF6400SE Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is dis- played in Page Size.
Page 253: 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 254: Using Favorites
Click Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 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, see "Preview." P.268 ➔...
Page 255: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF6400SE 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 256 Main Pane iPF6400SE 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 "Dis- playing the Paper Reference Guide.") P.332 ➔ • Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time.
Page 257 Main Pane iPF6400SE Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Printing Photos and Images • P.31 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • View set. Click to display the View set.
Page 258 Main Pane iPF6400SE • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.43 ➔ • Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit. Optimal results when printing data with rich gradation are possible by choosing 16-bit.
Page 259: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE 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. • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Set by Media Type. (See "Main Pane .") P.255 ➔...
Page 260 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. • Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed.
Page 261: View Set. Dialog Box For The Printing Application
View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF6400SE View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View set. dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. •...
Page 262 Matching pane iPF6400SE 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 263: Color Settings Pane: Color
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 paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using.
Page 264: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF6400SE • Gray Tone Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool (tinged with blue) or Warm (tinged with red). • Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it ap- pears on the computer screen).
Page 265: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
Color Settings Pane: Monochrome iPF6400SE 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 .") P.255 ➔...
Page 266: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF6400SE 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 267 Page Setup Pane iPF6400SE • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select this checkbox to choose the following options. Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width • P.52 ➔ Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value • P.56 ➔ • Fit Roll Paper Width Resizes the document image to match the roll width.
Page 268: Preview
The Features of Preview iPF6400SE Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................... 268 Starting Preview ................................268 Preview Main Window ..............................270 Paper Settings Panel ..............................272 Easy Settings ................................273 Advanced Settings ..............................274 Output Settings Panel ..............................275 Color Settings Panel ...............................
Page 269 Starting Preview iPF6400SE 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 270: Preview Main Window
Preview Main Window iPF6400SE 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. •...
Page 271 Preview Main Window iPF6400SE • 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. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu.
Page 272: Paper Settings Panel
Paper Settings Panel iPF6400SE 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 273: Easy Settings
Easy Settings iPF6400SE • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note • Copies You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note •...
Page 274: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings iPF6400SE Setting Details CAD (Color Line Drawing) Suitable for printing fine lines such as drawings clearly. Perspective, GIS Suitable for attractive printing of 3D-CAD drawings, perspective drawings, and GIS draw- ings including maps. Custom Settings Suitable for printing documents for which Advanced Settings have been specified. •...
Page 275: Output Settings Panel
Output Settings Panel iPF6400SE Setting Details 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. However, you may not achieve the quality you expect with printing photographs or other images with many filled areas. For these types of jobs, select Image.
Page 276 Output Settings Panel iPF6400SE 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. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the width of the roll paper with the page width.
Page 277: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel iPF6400SE • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area.
Page 278: Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment iPF6400SE • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment.
Page 279: Matching
Matching iPF6400SE • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images.
Page 280 Matching iPF6400SE • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should nor- Driver Matching Mode P.281 ➔ mally select this mode. Enables color matching using ICC profiles.
Page 281: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode iPF6400SE • Printer Profile Select the printer profile. • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the preview area. •...
Page 282: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode iPF6400SE ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature.
Page 283: Colorsync
ColorSync iPF6400SE 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. You can set the preferences for Preview.
Page 284: Go To Page Dialog Box
Go to Page Dialog Box iPF6400SE • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Note Go to Page Dialog Box Go to Page Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Go to Page from the View menu. •...
Page 285: Print On The Center
Print on the Center iPF6400SE Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note On the Output Settings Panel , click the Print P.275...
Page 286: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees
Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees iPF6400SE Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. P.272 ➔...
Page 287: Display With Actual Size
Display with Actual Size iPF6400SE All is displayed. Display with Actual Size Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. Select Actual Size from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area.
Page 288 Moving a Page iPF6400SE The target page appears. • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Note User's Guide...
Page 289: Free Layout
The Features of Free Layout iPF6400SE Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................289 Starting Free Layout ..............................289 Free Layout Main Window ............................290 Paper Settings Panel ..............................292 Easy Settings ................................294 Advanced Settings ..............................295 Color Settings Panel ...............................
Page 290: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Main Window iPF6400SE 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. 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.
Page 291 Free Layout Main Window iPF6400SE • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. 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 292: Paper Settings Panel
Paper Settings Panel iPF6400SE • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. 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 293 Paper Settings Panel iPF6400SE • 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. Note • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.
Page 294: Easy Settings
Easy Settings iPF6400SE 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 match- es the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
Page 295: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings iPF6400SE • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. Note • • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower.
Page 296: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel iPF6400SE • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. Note • •...
Page 297: Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment iPF6400SE • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment.
Page 298: Matching
Matching iPF6400SE • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images.
Page 299 Matching iPF6400SE • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should nor- Driver Matching Mode P.300 ➔ mally select this mode. Enables color matching using ICC profiles.
Page 300: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode iPF6400SE • Printer Profile Select the printer profile. • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the layout area. •...
Page 301: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode iPF6400SE ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature.
Page 302: Colorsync
ColorSync iPF6400SE ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 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.
Page 303: Page Setup Dialog Box
Page Setup Dialog Box iPF6400SE • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. • You can input between 1 and 10. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note •...
Page 304: Zoom Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog Box iPF6400SE When you place a checkmark on Auto Settings, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automati- cally set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. •...
Page 305: Format Dialog Box
Format Dialog Box iPF6400SE Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note •...
Page 306: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF6400SE Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 307: Moving An Object
Moving an Object iPF6400SE Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object.
Page 308: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Laying out Objects Automatically iPF6400SE Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box then select Rotate P.305 ➔ Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. •...
Page 309 Aligning Objects iPF6400SE • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the verti- cal center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bot- tom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. •...
Page 310: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF6400SE • 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 311: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF6400SE • 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 312: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy You can start the utility by clicking on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. • If you are using OS X v10.7 and later, start it from Launchpad.
Page 313: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box iPF6400SE 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 •...
Page 314: Creating A New Hot Folder
Creating a New Hot Folder iPF6400SE 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 image- •...
Page 315: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF6400SE Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy di- alog 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 316 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF6400SE Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel P.318 ➔ Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel P.322 ➔ User's Guide...
Page 317: Deleting A Hot Folder
Deleting a Hot Folder iPF6400SE Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel P.323 ➔ 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 OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.
Page 318: Setting The Print Parameters
Setting the Print Parameters iPF6400SE 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. • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Note Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters...
Page 319 Paper Settings Panel iPF6400SE The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Manual (3mm margins) Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edge of paper.
Page 320: Easy Settings
Easy Settings iPF6400SE 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 match- es the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
Page 321: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings iPF6400SE 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 322: Output Settings Panel
Output Settings Panel iPF6400SE 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 323: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel iPF6400SE • 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. Note If the image is reduced, the bottom and right margins are enlarged and the top and left margins remain un- changed.
Page 324: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode iPF6400SE • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled mono- chrome. • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Note •...
Page 325: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode iPF6400SE 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.
Page 326 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF6400SE After these settings are complete, you can print enlarged copies of scanned originals from the Color imageRUN- NER. 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 imageRUN- NER.
Page 327: Handling And Use Of Paper
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Paper ....................328 Handling rolls ..................338 Handling sheets ................. 361 Output Stacker ................... 364 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ..........366 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) ..........
Page 328: Paper
Types of Paper iPF6400SE Paper Paper Types of Paper ................................. 328 Paper Sizes ..................................328 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ............330 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ....330 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper by Adding a Media Type ....
Page 329 Paper Sizes iPF6400SE Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 ) Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 24-in. Roll (609.6mm) 594.0 mm (23.39 in) ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) Yes ( *2 ) 515.0 mm (20.28 in) JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.0mm) 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 17-in.
Page 330: 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 331: Printing On Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper By Adding A Media Type
Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink Important may bleed or the printhead may rub against the paper. In order to easily print on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, we recommend that you select one of the following general-purpose paper set- tings or special settings.
Page 332: Displaying The Paper Reference Guide
We recommend that you use 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 con- firmed paper. The created ICC profile can be registered to the printer driver and printed. For details, see "Matching Sheet (Windows)."...
Page 333 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF6400SE Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Click Print & Scan (or Print & Fax). Select the printer from the list of printers and click Op- tions & Supplies. Click Utility. User's Guide...
Page 334 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF6400SE Click Open Printer Utility. Click Support. Click the User Manual button. Click Paper Reference Guide. User's Guide...
Page 335: Updating Paper Information
The latest Media Information File can be downloaded by accessing the imagePROGRAF website from the links in the software installed on your computer. Contact your Canon dealer if you are unable to download it. For details on Media Information File (Media Information File), refer as follows.
Page 336 Updating paper information iPF6400SE Select the printer from the list of printers and click Op- tions & Supplies. Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. Click Support. User's Guide...
Page 337 Updating paper information iPF6400SE Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. User's Guide...
Page 338: Handling Rolls
Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder iPF6400SE Handling rolls Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ..........................338 Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................340 Changing the Type of Paper ............................343 Specifying the Paper Length ............................344 Removing the Roll from the Printer ......................... 345 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder ........................
Page 339 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder iPF6400SE • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recom- mend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. Important •...
Page 340: Loading Rolls In The Printer
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF6400SE With the Roll Holder resting horizontally and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll firm- ly until it touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.
Page 341 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF6400SE Press the Load button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Paper, 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 342 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF6400SE Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the roll until you hear the feed tone. • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality.
Page 343: Changing The Type Of Paper
Changing the Type of Paper iPF6400SE Changing the Type of Paper Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specified on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of configuring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 344: Specifying The Paper Length
Specifying the Paper Length iPF6400SE Using the Same Type of Paper Regularly Configure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( •...
Page 345: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select the length of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Specify the roll length as follows. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. Press the ▲...
Page 346 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF6400SE Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, perform operations from the back of the •...
Page 347: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder
Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder iPF6400SE Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Remove any attachments as follows. 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment •...
Page 348: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF6400SE Feeding Roll Paper Manually Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. Press the Feed button. Press the ▲...
Page 349: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF6400SE Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it.
Page 350: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE Select the Main pane and click Settings in dia Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in tween Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS).") P.259...
Page 351 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Media Auto Cut Manual Select this for paper that cannot be cut with the Manual No, Yes, Print Menu > (See "Cut- (when us- Cutter Unit and for paper of which the leading edge Cut Guideline Paper De- ting Roll...
Page 352 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 353 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 354 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Manual (for paper of which the leading edge rubs the printhead) • Once the following step has been performed, the procedure can be started from step 10 the next time. Note •...
Page 355 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE Press the Feed button. Press ▲ or ▼ to align the paper leading edge (a) with the leading edge (c) of the metal plate (b) on the output tray. • Do not touch the metal plate (b) as doing so may cause injuries. Caution Print the job.
Page 356: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF6400SE • Cut at the dotted line printed on the paper. If you cut on the printer side of the dotted line, the paper leading edge may rub against the printhead and may deviate from the paper retainer. Important Press the OK button.
Page 357 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF6400SE • 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 prescribed length. For more information on the prescribed length, see the leading edge precut length in the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 358: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF6400SE 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. > On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel. This option reduces debris from cutting by printing black lines at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Page 359: Removing The Roll Feed Unit
Removing the Roll Feed Unit iPF6400SE Roll Holder (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores) • Attachments • Using Rolls with a 2-inch Paper Core Using Rolls with a 3-inch Paper Core Holder Stopper (for 2-inch paper cores) Holder Stopper (for 3-inch paper cores) 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment •...
Page 360: Installing The Roll Feed Unit
Installing the Roll Feed Unit iPF6400SE Holding the Carrying Handles (a) of the Roll Feed Unit, remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. Installing the Roll Feed Unit Installing the Roll Feed Unit • Always turn off the printer before attaching the Roll Feed Unit. The printer may be damaged if you do not turn it off first.
Page 361: Handling Sheets
Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6400SE Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ..........................361 Changing the Type of Paper ............................343 Removing Sheets ................................363 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ....................... 574 ➔ Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ....................576 ➔...
Page 362 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6400SE • Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. Note Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the size of pa- per you will load. Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top Paper Feed Slot.
Page 363: Removing Sheets
Removing Sheets iPF6400SE Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button. • If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job.
Page 364: Output Stacker
Output Stacker Precautions iPF6400SE Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions ............................364 Using the Output Stacker ............................364 Output Stacker Precautions Output Stacker Precautions Documents can be stored in the Output Stacker after printing from rolls. To use the Output Stacker, push down Basket Rod #1 (b) fully toward the front, keeping it even on the left and right so that Basket Rod #2 (a) is not slanted.
Page 365 Using the Output Stacker iPF6400SE • The Output Stacker can hold paper up to 36 inches (914.4 mm) long. Important • The number of sheets that can fit in the Output Stacker is one sheet. When printing multiple pages, remove each sheet after it is printed.
Page 366: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)
In imagePROGRAF, the best printer settings for each paper are collected together in media information files in or- der to give the highest quality printing results. Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provided by Canon in these media information files.
Page 367: Installation Procedures
Therefore, the following procedure does not normally need to be Important performed. To install the 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 pro- cedure. •...
Page 368: Starting Method
Starting Method iPF6400SE The Change Installation Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. The Installation 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 369: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information 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 370 For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." P.371 ➔ • 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 371: Adding Media Types
Note 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 372 Adding Media Types iPF6400SE 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 Informa- tion 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 373: Changing Media Names
Changing Media Names iPF6400SE The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. 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 informa- tion file is updated.
Page 374 Changing Media Names iPF6400SE 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 375: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF6400SE • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel Important button.
Page 376: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF6400SE 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 informa- tion file is updated.
Page 377 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF6400SE In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. • You can select multiple paper. Note •...
Page 378: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF6400SE Click the OK button. 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 Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 379: 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 but- ton in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Page 380 Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF6400SE • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here. Name in Printer Driver • Added custom paper is displayed in the printer driver using this name. Name on Printer Control Panel •...
Page 381: Compatible Paper
Changing the display order of media types displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from the Edit Media Types dialog box regardless of whether it is Canon genuine paper or custom paper. Refer to "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper"...
Page 382 Select the category that you think is the closest to the custom paper you are adding. Important 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 383 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE • Depending on the selected standard paper, you might not be able to input the Name in Printer Driver and add the created custom paper to the printer driver. To use the custom paper in the printer driver, Note create it by changing the standard paper to another paper.
Page 384 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE 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 385 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE The Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dia- log 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 386 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high quality printing no matter which maximum ink usage level you select, Note use the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box to change the paper that is the basis of the cus- tom paper to another paper.
Page 387: Delete Custom Paper
Delete Custom Paper iPF6400SE The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute but- ton. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are us- ing.
Page 388: Edit Custom Paper
Edit Custom Paper iPF6400SE Edit Custom Paper Edit Custom Paper You can change the settings of custom paper you have already added. Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box, see "Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 389: Import Custom Media Information
Import Custom Media Information iPF6400SE Select the paper you want to export to media infor- mation file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. • You can select multiple paper. Note Specify the location to save the Custom Media Infor- mation File.
Page 390: Warnings
➔ Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed con- firmed 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 deteriora- •...
Page 391 Warnings iPF6400SE For thin paper of thickness 0.1mm or less: Set to Weakest • • If the printhead still rubs even after changing the Vacuum Strength, set the Head Height to be higher in the Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box. Note •...
Page 392: Checking The Update
Checking the update iPF6400SE Checking the update Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer. Click the About button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the About dialog box. Check the value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT DB Version.
Page 393: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os)
In imagePROGRAF, the best printer settings for each paper are collected together in media information files in or- der to give the highest quality printing results. Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provided by Canon in these media information files.
Page 394: Procedures For Installing
Important performed. To install the 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 pro- cedure. Double-click Canon iPFxxxx Series Media Configura- tion Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool instal-...
Page 395: Starting Method
The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use. • 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. User's Guide...
Page 396: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information 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 397: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF6400SE Refer to "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper" for details on P.397 ➔ Add Genuine Paper. • Add and Edit Custom Paper button When this button is clicked, the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box is displayed, which allows you to added custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver.
Page 398: 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 399 Adding Media Types iPF6400SE 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 Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.397 ➔...
Page 400 Adding Media Types iPF6400SE The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Informa- tion 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 401: Changing Media Names
Changing Media Names iPF6400SE Click the OK button. Changing Media Names Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 402 Changing Media Names iPF6400SE 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 but- ton. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
Page 403: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF6400SE 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 Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 404: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF6400SE 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 informa- tion file is updated.
Page 405 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF6400SE In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. • You can select multiple paper. •...
Page 406: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF6400SE Click the OK button. 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 Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 407: 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 but- ton in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Page 408 In the following screens, you cannot change the printer where media type information is to be updated. Note • Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Reference Guide). •...
Page 409: Compatible Paper
Changing the display order of media types displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from the Edit Media Types dialog box regardless of whether it is Canon genuine paper or custom paper. Refer to "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper"...
Page 410: Add Custom Paper
In order to add new custom paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, first select the media type to use as the basis from among the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper. Add this as custom paper after making various changes to the standard paper as necessary.
Page 411 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE 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 412 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE 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 displayed.
Page 413 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings • User Cut:Cutting is not performed by the cutter unit. Cut the roll paper using scis- sors after each sheet. Select this for paper that cannot be cut by the cutter unit. Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed.
Page 414 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE 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 415 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE Configure Head Height and Vacuum Strength as required and click the Next button. Usually, these do not need to be set. • If you set the Head Height lower than the automatically set height in parentheses ( ), check that the printhead does not rub against the paper.
Page 416: Delete Custom Paper
Delete Custom Paper iPF6400SE Delete Custom Paper Delete Custom Paper You can delete custom paper that you have already added from printer control panel and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box. •...
Page 417: Export Custom Media Information
Export Custom Media Information iPF6400SE Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Edit button. The View Settings dialog box is displayed. Follow the on-screen directions and change the set- tings as required. •...
Page 418: Import Custom Media Information
Import Custom Media Information iPF6400SE • You can select multiple paper. Note Specify the location to save the Custom Media Infor- mation 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...
Page 419: Warnings
➔ Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed con- firmed 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 deteriora- •...
Page 420 Warnings iPF6400SE For paper-based media such as Heavyweight Coated Paper: Set to Strong or Strongest • For film-based media such as CAD Tracing Paper: Set to Standard, Strong, or Strongest • For thin paper of thickness 0.1mm or less: Set to Weakest •...
Page 421: Checking The Update
Checking the update iPF6400SE Checking the update Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer. Click the About button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the About dialog box. Check the value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT DB Version.
Page 422 iPF6400SE User's Guide...
Page 423: Control Panel
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Operations and Display Screen ............424 Printer Menu ..................432 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
Page 424: Operations And Display Screen
Control Panel iPF6400SE Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ..................................424 Control Panel Display ..............................426 How to View Instructions with Navigate ........................ 430 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ..................... 431 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
Page 425 Control Panel iPF6400SE Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level of the menu item, enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values. Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the OK button. Back button Displays the screen before the current screen.
Page 426: Control Panel Display
Control Panel Display iPF6400SE 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 427: Printer Status And Modes
Control Panel Display iPF6400SE Printer status and modes Printer status is classified according to the following five modes. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer.
Page 428 Control Panel Display iPF6400SE 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 429 Control Panel Display iPF6400SE Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are displayed flashing.
Page 430: How To View Instructions With Navigate
How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF6400SE How to View Instructions with Navigate How to View Instructions with Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. Press the Navigate button. Press ▲...
Page 431: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF6400SE 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 instruction screen.
Page 432: Printer Menu
Printer Menu Operations iPF6400SE Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations .............................. 432 Menu Operations ................................433 Menu Structure ................................436 Menu Settings ................................... 441 Status Print ..................................449 Printing Interface Setting Reports ........................... 451 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 printing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 433: Menu Operations
Menu Operations iPF6400SE Set./Adj. Menu • Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." P.441 ➔ For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." P.433 ➔ Menu Operations Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button.
Page 434 Menu Operations iPF6400SE 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.
Page 435 Menu Operations iPF6400SE Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. Note Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button. •...
Page 436: Menu Structure
Menu Structure iPF6400SE 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 printing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 437 Menu Structure iPF6400SE *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are P.332 ➔...
Page 438 Menu Structure iPF6400SE First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Adjust Adjustment- A:High | B:Standard/Draft Length( *2 ) Print Change Set- A:High | B:Standard/Draft tings Adj Far Ed Feed Maintenance Head Clean- Head Cleaning A | Head Cleaning B Nozzle Check Replace P.head Repl.
Page 439 Menu Structure iPF6400SE First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Ethernet 10 Base-T* | 100 Base-TX Type( *5 )( *7 ) Spanning Not Use* | Use Tree( *7 ) MAC Ad- xxxxxxxxxxxx dress( *7 ) Interface Print( *7 ) Return Defaults( *7 ) System Setup...
Page 440 Menu Structure iPF6400SE *3: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *4: Not displayed if NetWare is Off. *5: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *6: Follows the setting in Date Format. *7: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *8: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only.
Page 441: Menu Settings
Menu Settings iPF6400SE 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 printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." P.432 ➔...
Page 442 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of pa- Trim Edge First (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatical- per is displayed ly.") P.356 ➔ here.)( *1 ) CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when paper cutting is selected.
Page 443 *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 444 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. Setting Item Description, Instructions Test Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Print Status Print Print information about the setting values and condition of the printer.
Page 445 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Feed Adj. Manual Use this mode with highly transparent media or other pa- Printer Priority Quality per for which Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper) cannot be used. Print a test pattern for adjustment of the feed amount based on the type of paper.
Page 446 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions Inter- TCP/IP IPv4 IPv4 Default G/W The value that was automatically configured is displayed if face Settings you have set IPv4 Mode to Automatic. Setup DNS Dync update Specify whether DNS server registration is updated auto- Settings matically.
Page 447 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions System Date Format Specify the date format. Setup Language Specify the language used on the Display Screen. Time Zone Specify the time zone. Time zone options indicate a main city in this time zone and the difference from Greenwich Mean Time.
Page 448 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions System Nozzle Check In Frequency, specify the timing for automatic checks of Setup nozzle clogging. Choose Standard to have the printer ad- just the timing for checks based on the frequency of noz- zle use.
Page 449: Status Print
*1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The aver- age 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 450 Status Print iPF6400SE Job Menu Job-related information. Job Log A counter for maintenance purposes. Various information about previous jobs. Set./Adj. Menu Settings and adjustment informa- tion. System Setup Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding warnings Sleep Timer and errors. Shut Down Timer Buzzer Contrast Adj.
Page 451: Printing Interface Setting Reports
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 User's Guide...
Page 452 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF6400SE Firm Firmware Version Boot Boot ROM Version MIT(DBF) MIT Database Format Version MIT(DB) MIT Database Version Printer serial number Date The date when the interface setup print report was printed. EOP Timer Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer.
Page 453 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF6400SE TCP/IPv6 Use a stateless address IPv6 settings values. Prefix Length 3 Stateless Address 4 Prefix Length 4 Stateless Address 5 Prefix Length 5 Stateless Address 6 Prefix Length 6 Use a link-local Address Link-Local Address Prefix Length Use a manual address IP Address...
Page 454 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF6400SE Network Interface Network interface set- Auto Detect tings values. Communication Ethernet Type Spanning Tree Use the Jumbo Frame Function User's Guide...
Page 455: Printer Parts
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Printer parts ..................456 Optional accessories ................. 462 Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
Page 456: Printer Parts
Front iPF6400SE Printer parts Printer parts Front ...................................... 456 Back ....................................... 457 Top Cover (Inside) ................................457 Paper Feed Slots ................................458 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover ..........................459 Carriage ....................................459 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ..............................460 Vents ..................................... 461 Control Panel ..................................
Page 457: Back
Back iPF6400SE Back Back USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides.
Page 458: Paper Feed Slots
Paper Feed Slots iPF6400SE Carriage Mounts the Printhead, and moves to the left and right. This is an important part for printing. (See "Car- riage.") P.459 ➔ Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print.
Page 459: Inside The Roll Feed Unit Cover
Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover iPF6400SE Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot.
Page 460: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF6400SE Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it.
Page 461: Vents
Vents iPF6400SE • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. Vents Vents There are vents at three positions of the printer as shown: on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3).
Page 462: Optional Accessories
Stand iPF6400SE Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand ..................................... 462 Stand Parts ..................................463 Roll Holder Set .................................. 358 Stand Stand The following Stand can be used with the printer. Printer Stand ST-29 • For more information on the main parts of the Stand, see "Stand Parts." P.463 ➔...
Page 463: Stand Parts
Stand Parts iPF6400SE Stand Parts Stand Parts Stand A stand that holds the printer. It is equipped with casters to facilitate movement. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. For more information on using the Output Stacker, refer to "Using the Output Stacker" and the "Output P.364 ➔...
Page 464 iPF6400SE User's Guide...
Page 465: Network Setting
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Network Environment ................ 466 Using RemoteUI ................469 Initial Settings ..................471 NetWare Settings ................478 Mac OS Settings ................
Page 466: Network Environment
Network Environment iPF6400SE 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 •...
Page 467 Network Environment iPF6400SE Novell NetWare 4.2/5.1/6.0 • Compatible clients • 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.
Page 468 Network Environment iPF6400SE • 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 469: Using Remoteui
Using RemoteUI iPF6400SE 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 470 Using RemoteUI iPF6400SE • 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 471: Initial Settings
Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF6400SE Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ......................471 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......... 492 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ..............471 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............
Page 472: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF6400SE Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 473 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF6400SE 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 474: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings
Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF6400SE 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 select the Settings/Adj.
Page 475: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Mac Os)
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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 Wizard. Click Next. In Printer Name or IP Address, enter the printer's IP address.
Page 476 - (hyphens), and . (periods). Do not use numbers, -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last character. Multicast DNS Serv- Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 characters) Canon iPFxxxx ice Name This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. (xxxxxx) Click OK to display the Network page.
Page 477 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400SE Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. • If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. Note Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page. Click Edit in the upper-right corner of the TCP/IPv6 group to display the Edit TCP/IPv6 Protocol Settings page.
Page 478: Netware Settings
Configuring NetWare Network Settings iPF6400SE NetWare Settings NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ........................ 478 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ........................478 Specifying NetWare Print Services .......................... 481 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ............. 483 Configuring NetWare Network Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, configure the network environment as follows.
Page 479 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF6400SE • 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 480 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF6400SE Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP ad- dress assigned to the printer, and then enter the sub- net 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 Remo- teUI.
Page 481: Specifying Netware Print Services
Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the NetWare menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Frame Type, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the frame type to use, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the NetWare menu.
Page 482 Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF6400SE When using queue server mode, all print server functions are supported, so there is no need for other print server software or hardware. In NDS queue server mode (NDS PServer), the NDS print server is used for printing.
Page 483: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings With Remoteui
Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400SE If the print server has not been created, create it. In Available Options, select Quick Setup, and press the Enter key. Enter the name of the new print server, the new printer, and the queue. •...
Page 484 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400SE Default Set- Item Details ting NCP Burst Mode This mode supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server mode. Normally, leave the setting On. Print Application Choose the print service. NDS PSer- The print service selected here is enabled.
Page 485 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400SE If you have selected RPrinter: Remote Printer Mode (Using a Bindery Print Server) • In Print Server Name, enter the advertising name of the print server created in "Specifying Net- Ware Print Services" P.481 ➔...
Page 486: Mac Os Settings
Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF6400SE Mac OS Settings Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks ..................... 486 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ................... 486 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks ..................486 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings ................... 488 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, register the printer in Print &...
Page 487 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select AppleTalk, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. Press the Menu button. If you have changed any settings, a confirmation message is dis- played.
Page 488: Configuring The Printer's Appletalk Network Settings
10.2.8–10.4. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the net- work 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.
Page 489: Other Settings
Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF6400SE Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................... 489 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ....................490 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ..............491 Initializing the Network Settings ..........................491 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.
Page 490: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
Configuring the Communication Mode Manually iPF6400SE 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 select the Settings/Adj.
Page 491: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur
Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF6400SE 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. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is finished or if errors occur.
Page 492: Device Setup Utility (Windows)
imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF6400SE Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................492 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ....................492 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..........492 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your com- puter by completing relevant settings.
Page 493 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF6400SE 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 494 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF6400SE 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 495: Print Job Management
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) ..............496 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ............... 498 Accounting (Windows) ............... 500 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...
Page 496: Status Monitor (Windows)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF6400SE Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................... 496 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................497 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 497: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF6400SE • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Note Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the Job sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs.
Page 498: Printmonitor (Mac Os)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF6400SE Printmonitor (Mac OS) Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................498 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor .................. 499 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor.
Page 499: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF6400SE 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. • Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job.
Page 500: 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 Important also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.
Page 501: Accounting Manager Main Window
Accounting Manager Main Window iPF6400SE Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Ac- counting 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 502 Accounting Manager Main Window iPF6400SE • Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period.
Page 503: Job List Area
Job List Area iPF6400SE • 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 504: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF6400SE • Owner The sender of the job. • Print Job Start Time/Print Time The time when printing started and the time taken to print. • Number of Pages The number of pages printed. • Roll Paper Width The width of roll paper used for printing.
Page 505: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink
Setting the Unit Cost for Ink iPF6400SE Setting the Unit Cost for Ink • P.505 ➔ Setting the Unit Cost for Paper • P.506 ➔ Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper • P.507 ➔ Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet.
Page 506: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF6400SE Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. 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.
Page 507: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper iPF6400SE Enter the Roll Paper Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the configured length. Click the Add button to return to the Paper sheet. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button.
Page 508: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF6400SE • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Note 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 configure the display settings.
Page 509: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition iPF6400SE • 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 510: Displaying Job Properties Or Period Properties
Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties iPF6400SE • Listed Jobs Exports the data for the print jobs currently displayed in the list as a CSV file. Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties You can display the Job properties dialog box or Period Properties dialog box to check detailed cost information and other items.
Page 511: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF6400SE Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data • Show Unit Cost Data Select Show Unit Cost Data in the File menu to open the Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for items such as the selected ink and paper.
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Page 513: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead ..............514 Adjusting the feed amount ..............520 Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
Page 514: Adjusting The Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead iPF6400SE Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ..............................514 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................514 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors .................. 516 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ..................... 517 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ..................
Page 515 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF6400SE • This function is not available with Tracing Paper, Translucent Matte Film, or Clear Film. Important • If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjust- ment.
Page 516: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF6400SE Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment.
Page 517: Adjustment When Installing The Printhead
Adjustment When Installing the Printhead iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. • Manual may be unavailable in some cases, even if it is displayed in the menu. If so, execute Standard once.
Page 518: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF6400SE Loading Rolls in the Printer • P.340 ➔ Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot • P.361 ➔ • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment can- not be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
Page 519 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF6400SE • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 520: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount iPF6400SE Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ............................520 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method .................... 520 Automatic Banding Adjustment .......................... 521 Manual Banding Adjustment ..........................522 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ........................ 524 Adjusting Line Length ..............................
Page 521: Automatic Banding Adjustment
Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF6400SE On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select 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 522: Manual Banding Adjustment
Manual Banding Adjustment iPF6400SE Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper. Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder • P.338 ➔ Loading Rolls in the Printer • P.340 ➔ Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot • P.361 ➔ • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment can- not be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
Page 523 Manual Banding Adjustment iPF6400SE Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper. Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder •...
Page 524: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount
Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for adjustment. • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of the same type of paper.
Page 525 Adjusting Line Length iPF6400SE Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/ Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application. A:High • This setting is applied when Highest quality or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. B:Standard/Draft •...
Page 526: Adjusting Color On The Trailing Edge Of Sheets
Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets iPF6400SE • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or in magenta if you choose B:Standard/Draft. • To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the Stop button. When "Stop printing?" is Note displayed, press ▲...
Page 527: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF6400SE Examine test pattern C1. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Press ▲ or ▼ to se- lect this pattern number, and then press the OK button. C2 is displayed on the Control Panel. Examine test pattern C2.
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Page 529: Maintenance And Consumables
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ................... 530 Printheads ..................
Page 530: Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks iPF6400SE Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ..................................... 530 Replacing Ink Tanks ................................ 530 Checking Ink Tank Levels ............................536 When to Replace Ink Tanks ............................537 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Colors Model number Ink Type...
Page 531 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6400SE • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during re- placement. The ink may stain clothing. Important • Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer. This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or cause other problems.
Page 532 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. Remove the Ink Tanks Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps.
Page 533 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6400SE Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink • holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put Important the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it.
Page 534 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6400SE Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. • 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 install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down.
Page 535 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6400SE Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. Do not push the Ink Tank in by hand. • Forcing the Ink Tank into the holder may damage Important the printer. If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the •...
Page 536: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Checking Ink Tank Levels iPF6400SE Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. Note Close the Ink Tank Cover. Checking Ink Tank Levels Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀...
Page 537: When To Replace Ink Tanks
When to Replace Ink Tanks iPF6400SE These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: ! if ink is low, × if no ink is left, and ? if you have deactivated ink level detection. The remaining ink level is indicated as shown below. If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank.
Page 538: Printheads
Printhead iPF6400SE Printheads Printheads Printhead ..................................... 538 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ............................ 538 Cleaning the Printhead ..............................539 Replacing the Printhead ............................... 540 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-05 • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." P.540 ➔...
Page 539: Cleaning The Printhead
Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Note Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.
Page 540: Replacing The Printhead
If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." P.538 ➔...
Page 541 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select 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 542 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage • Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
Page 543 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note 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 con- tacts (c).
Page 544 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the noz- zles. Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps. Important The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles. We recommend removing Protective Part (b) as you •...
Page 545 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about nine minutes to complete. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out. Important •...
Page 546: Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400SE Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ..............................546 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................546 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................551 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ..................... 551 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number MC-16...
Page 547 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400SE Confirm the message When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, a message is shown on the Display Screen. According to the message, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge.") P.551 ➔...
Page 548 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400SE Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and remove the plastic bag and packaging material. Hold- ing the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the car- tridge. Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may dam- •...
Page 549 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400SE Pull out the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a). Holding the cartridge by the handles (b) on both sides, keep the cartridge level as you remove it. • Used maintenance cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage.
Page 550 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400SE Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging material in the box, just as the new Maintenance Car- tridge was originally packaged, and store the used car- tridge keeping it level. • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Other- wise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 551: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF6400SE Press the OK button. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can confirm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge ca- pacity shown on the Display Screen.
Page 552 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400SE Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Car- tridge if necessary. If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, the Message Lamp lights, a message to replace the Mainte- nance Cartridge is displayed on the Display Screen, and you cannot print.
Page 553: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF6400SE Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................553 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................... 553 Cleaning the Paper Retainer ............................556 Cleaning the Printhead ..............................539 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Page 554 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF6400SE On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select 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 555 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF6400SE Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out com- pletely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen(a) as a whole, on the Paper Retainer(b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves(c), and blue Switch(d).
Page 556: Cleaning The Paper Retainer
Cleaning the Paper Retainer iPF6400SE Cleaning the Paper Retainer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing •...
Page 557: Other Maintenance
Carrying the Printer iPF6400SE Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Carrying the Printer ................................ 557 Preparing to Transfer the Printer ..........................560 Reinstalling the Printer ..............................564 Updating the Firmware ..............................567 Carrying the Printer Carrying the Printer This section describes how to carry the printer or move the printer while mounted on the optional stand mainly with- in the same building.
Page 558 Carrying the Printer iPF6400SE Remove the securing bolts using the Allen wrench. Remove the printer from the Stand and carry the printer. • Moving the printer requires at least three people, holding it on both sides and from behind. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries.
Page 559 Carrying the Printer iPF6400SE Move with the printer still mounted on the Stand Move the Locking Caster switch on the Stand to ON to lock the Stand. Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") P.17 ➔ Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Page 560: Preparing To Transfer The Printer
To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. • Avoid tilting the printer excessively during transit. This may cause ink in the printer to leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to tilt the printer in transit, contact your Canon dealer. Important •...
Page 561 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 Important button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover.
Page 562 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF6400SE Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. • Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important Close all ink tank lock levers, and then close the Ink Tank Cover.
Page 563 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF6400SE Pinch the Belt together, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper to the Carriage Shaft. Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage • Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer.
Page 564: Reinstalling The Printer
Reinstalling the Printer iPF6400SE Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. Reinstalling the Printer Reinstalling the Printer The basic workflow for reinstalling the printer is as follows.
Page 565 Reinstalling the Printer iPF6400SE Install the printer Install the printer on a table or other flat surface. If you will use the printer on an optional Stand, assemble the Stand before mounting the printer on it, and then se- cure it with the Main Unit Securing Bolts. •...
Page 566 Reinstalling the Printer iPF6400SE Press the Power button to turn the printer on. Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depend- ing on the type of connection. •...
Page 567: Updating The Firmware
The firmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon web- site.
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Page 569: Troubleshooting
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions ............. 570 Problems Regarding Paper ...............
Page 570: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions iPF6400SE 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 hy- perlinks in the answer column. Question Answer I want to easily create You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll vertical or horizontal width.
Page 571: Problems Regarding Paper
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF6400SE Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ............................571 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ......................574 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ......................576 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ................. 577 Cannot load sheets .................................
Page 572 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF6400SE Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage all the way to the end in the opposite direc- tion from the jam. •...
Page 573 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF6400SE Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage • Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover.
Page 574: Clearing A Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually
Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually iPF6400SE Press the OK button. Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually If a sheet you have fed manually becomes jammed, "Paper jam" is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel.
Page 575 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually iPF6400SE Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage • Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 576: Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF6400SE Press the OK button. Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to Clear any jammed paper deep in the Paper Feed Slot or to Remove scraps left in the P.576 ➔...
Page 577: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot iPF6400SE Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Back Cover. Push the scrap out to- ward the Platen. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 6 and 7.
Page 578: Depression On The Leading Edge Is Left
Depression on the leading edge is left iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specified in Specify Yes in Automatic Cutting in the printer driver. Automatic Cutting. In the Control Panel menu, Cutting Mode is set to Eject or If the Cutting Mode is Eject, press the Cut button to cut the paper.
Page 579: Printing Does Not Start
The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF6400SE Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up .................. 579 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ................579 Ink Filling..
Page 580: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") P.538 ➔ A print job was received from an in- Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. compatible printer driver. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide...
Page 581: Problems With The Printing Quality
Printing is faint iPF6400SE Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ................................. 581 Paper rubs against the printhead ..........................582 The edges of the paper are dirty ..........................582 The surface of the paper is dirty ..........................583 The back side of the paper is dirty .........................
Page 582: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
Paper rubs against the printhead iPF6400SE Paper rubs against the printhead Paper rubs against the printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. printer driver does not match the type (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.340...
Page 583: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
The surface of the paper is dirty iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The paper is wrinkled or warped. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") P.361 ➔ A cut line is printed because CutDus- If this function is not needed, set CutDustReduct. to Off in the Control Panel menu. tReduct.
Page 584: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate
Printed colors are inaccurate iPF6400SE Printed colors are inaccurate Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Advanced Settings of the printer driver. Mode to adjust colors.
Page 585: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Colors in printed images are uneven iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Colors in printed images are uneven Colors in printed images are uneven Cause...
Page 586: Setting The Blue Switch On The Platen
Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. printer driver does not match the type (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.340 ➔...
Page 587 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF6400SE Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Number Dimensions Paper Size...
Page 588: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
The contrast becomes uneven during printing iPF6400SE 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. The Switch only moves number 1 and the number that •...
Page 589: Images Are Printed Crooked
Images are printed crooked iPF6400SE Images are printed crooked Images are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Skew Check Lv. is set to In the Control Panel menu, set Skew Check Lv. to High Accuracy or Loose or Off.
Page 590: Borders Appear In Borderless Printing
Borders appear in borderless printing iPF6400SE Borders appear in borderless printing Borders appear in borderless printing Cause Corrective Action When executing borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) For borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) or A2 (420 mm) rolls, attach the in- or A2 (420 mm) rolls, the Spacer for Borderless cluded Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder.
Page 591: Cannot Print Over A Network
Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF6400SE Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ......................591 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ........................591 Cannot print over a NetWare network ........................591 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks ...................
Page 592: Cannot Print Over Appletalk Or Bonjour Networks
Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The NetWare server and serv- If data transmission to a printer on another subnet fails, deactivate NCP burst mode in that ices are not configured correct- printer's network protocol settings. If the printer is used in queue server mode, specify Other/Unknown as the printer type.
Page 593: Installation Problems
The following procedure is for Windows 7. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows. Note From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete.
Page 594: 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 595: Ink Level Detection
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 596 Ink Level Detection iPF6400SE After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ▶ button. Check the message and press the ▶ button. Press ▲...
Page 597 Ink Level Detection iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released. User's Guide...
Page 598 iPF6400SE User's Guide...
Page 599: Error Message
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Error Messages ................. 600 Messages regarding paper ..............
Page 600: Error Messages
iPF6400SE Error Messages Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch................612 Blue platen switch is dirty............................612 Borderless printng not possible..........................608 Cannot adjust paper feed............................612 Cannot adjust printhead............................... 614 Cannot cut paper................................607 Cannot detect ink level correctly.
Page 601 iPF6400SE Roll printing is selected..............................605 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized....................611 The paper is too small..............................603 The paper is too small..............................603 The roll is empty................................605 This paper cannot be used............................605 Unknown file.
Page 602: Messages Regarding Paper
Paper mismatch iPF6400SE Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ................................602 MediaType Mismatch ..............................602 The paper is too small..............................603 The paper is too small..............................603 PaprWidth Mismatch ..............................604 Paper size not detected..............................604 Insufficient paper for job .............................
Page 603: The Paper Is Too Small
The paper is too small. iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quali- does not match the type specified in the printer driver.
Page 604: Paprwidth Mismatch
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF6400SE PaprWidth Mismatch PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume set to Pause or Hold Job, the width of the loaded roll printing.
Page 605: This Paper Cannot Be Used
This paper cannot be used. iPF6400SE This paper cannot be used. This paper cannot be used. Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too small for the printer has been loa- Press the OK button and load paper of the correct size. ded.
Page 606: No Roll Unit
No Roll Unit. iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The Roll Feed Unit is not If the message is displayed again despite these measures, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. working. No Roll Unit. No Roll Unit. Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job, but the Roll Feed Unit is not installed.
Page 607: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide
Paper not aligned with right guide. iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action Paper loaded crooked was detected when the paper was advanced. If this error recurs after you reload the roll, remove 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 printer.
Page 608: End Of Paper Feed
(See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.332 ➔ Press the OK button and remove the paper. In other cases, the Cutter Unit may Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. be damaged. End of paper feed. End of paper feed. Cause...
Page 609: Roll Paper Is Not Securely In Contact With Roll Holder
Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The paper is loaded askew. Select None when you have set Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu to Warning. However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. Press ▲...
Page 610: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink insufficient. iPF6400SE Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient.................................. 610 No ink left................................... 610 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank..........610 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover..................610 Close Ink Tank Cover ..............................
Page 611: Ink Tank Is Empty
Ink tank is empty. iPF6400SE Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indi- color that is out of ink.
Page 612: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Cannot print as specified. iPF6400SE Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot print as specified............................. 612 Cannot adjust printhead............................... 614 Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch................612 Borderless printng not possible..........................608 Blue platen switch is dirty.
Page 613: Check Printed Document
Check printed document. iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Adj. Quality again. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.") P.521 ➔ Highly transparent film is loaded that cannot be Press the OK button to clear the error, and then adjust the feed amount manually. used for automatic feed amount adjustment.
Page 614: Messages Regarding Printheads
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF6400SE Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead............................... 614 Wrong printhead................................614 Printhead error................................. 614 Cannot recognize print head............................614 Execute printhead cleaning............................615 Cannot adjust printhead. Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are...
Page 615: Execute Printhead Cleaning
Execute printhead cleaning. iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. Reinstall the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") P.540 ➔ Execute printhead cleaning. Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead noz- Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. zles are clogged.
Page 616: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
No maintenance cartridge. iPF6400SE Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge............................616 Wrong maintenance cartridge........................... 616 Maint. cart. The level is low ............................616 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................616 Maintenance cartridge full............................616 Maintenance cartridge problem.
Page 617: Other Messages
Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before re- storing the power. If the message is displayed again, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Prepare for parts replacement.
Page 618: Parts Replacement Time Has Passed
You have uploaded firmware for a different model. Check the firmware version. Turn off the printer and wait a while before re- storing power, and then resend the firmware. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Multi-sensor error Multi-sensor error...
Page 619: Specifications
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Printer Specifications .................
Page 620: Printer Specifications
*1: The printer uses a trace amount of power even when turned off. To stop all power consumption, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. *2: Calculation based on ISO 7779. Operating conditions: On the Main sheet of the printer driver, Media Type > Canon Coated Paper, Advanced Settings > Print Priority > Image, and Print Quality > Standard.
Page 621: Print Area
Internal port Specification IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Protocols IPX/SPX (Netware 4.2, 5.1, 6.0), SNMP (Canon-MIB compati- ble), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), AppleTalk For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." P.530 ➔ Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 622 Print Area iPF6400SE • Printable Area A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on top, 3 mm (0.12 in) on bottom, and 3 mm (0.12 in) on left and right sides is required. • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required.
Page 623: Appendix
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Appendix Safety Precautions .................
Page 624: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions iPF6400SE Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ................................624 Legal Notices ..................................626 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or elec- trical shocks.
Page 625: In An Emergency
Safety Precautions iPF6400SE In an Emergency • If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock. Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact the nearest service Warning center.
Page 626: Legal Notices
For CA, USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail. Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. •...
Page 627 Legal Notices iPF6400SE Excel, Internet Explorer and PowerPoint are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in • the U.S. and/or other countries. Mac, Mac OS, Bonjour, AppleTalk, Safari and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and •...
Page 628: Manuals For This Printer
Manuals for this printer iPF6400SE Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ..............................628 About This User Manual ............................... 628 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Contents Medium Setup Guide...
Page 629 About This User Manual iPF6400SE • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Menu Structure." P.436 ➔ Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 630: Disposal Of The Product
WEEE Directive iPF6400SE Disposal of the product Disposal of the product WEEE Directive WEEE Directive User's Guide...
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Page 639 Index NetWare network .............. 591 Nozzle .................. 538 Accounting ..........500, 501, 504, 508 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......37 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........527 Orientation ........130, 131, 132, 227, 238 AppleTalk Network ........... 486, 488 Output Stacker Precautions ...........

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