Page 1 Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions......... 54 Printing at full size..............66 Borderless Printing..............77 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes....... 88 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet.........102 Centering originals..............118 and so on Windows Software Printer Driver................150...
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 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................... 77 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ............. 78 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width .................. 81 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............82 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) .............
Page 4 Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................150 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................152 Confirming Print Settings ............................154 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................154 Using Favorites ..............................156 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ..................157 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu ............
Page 5 Laying out Objects Automatically ..........................208 Aligning Objects ..............................208 Changing the Object Overlapping Order ......................... 210 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object ..........................211 Folded Duplex Window ............................212 Finished Size Settings Dialog Box .......................... 213 Binding Settings Dialog Box ........................... 214 Prints using Folded Duplex .............................
Page 6 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ........................ 283 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome ........................283 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome ....................284 Page Setup Pane ..............................285 Preview The Features of Preview ............................287 Starting Preview ..............................287 Preview Main Window ............................289 Paper Settings Panel ..............................
Page 7 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................335 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................335 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................... 336 Hot Folder ................................336 Creating a New Hot Folder ............................. 337 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) ......................338 Deleting a Hot Folder .............................
Page 8 Media Configuration Tool Main Window ........................396 Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ............397 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 ......................
Page 9 Printer Parts Printer parts Front ..................................490 Back ..................................491 Top Cover (Inside) ..............................492 Paper Feed Slots ..............................493 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover ..........................493 Carriage ................................. 494 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................494 Vents ..................................496 Optional accessories Stand ..................................
Page 10 Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ....................532 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................533 Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................... 534 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................535 Accounting (Windows) Accounting Manager ..............................
Page 11 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................568 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................... 568 Checking Ink Tank Levels ............................574 When to Replace Ink Tanks ............................ 575 Printheads Printhead ................................576 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ..........................576 Cleaning the Printhead ............................577 Replacing the Printhead ............................
Page 12 Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ................................ 621 Paper rubs against the printhead ........................... 622 The edges of the paper are dirty ..........................623 The surface of the paper is dirty ..........................623 The back side of the paper is dirty .......................... 623 Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing ..........
Page 13 Paper not aligned with right guide.......................... 647 Cannot detect papr ..............................647 Cannot feed paper..............................647 Cannot cut paper..............................648 End of paper feed..............................648 Borderless printng not possible..........................648 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder....................649 Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient.
Page 14 Appendix Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ..............................666 Legal Notices ................................. 668 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ............................670 About This User Manual ............................670 Disposal of the product WEEE Directive ..............................673...
Page 15: Basic Printing Workflow
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ..................16 Canceling print jobs .................. 25 Pausing Printing ..................29 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 • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. •...
Page 19 iPF6400SE Loading and Printing on Rolls • Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may leave a depression on the leading edge. When printing quality is most important, we recommend setting TrimEdge Reload to On or Automatic so that Important the paper edge is automatically cut before printing.
Page 20 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF6400SE Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.365 ➔ • 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.
Page 21: Loading And Printing On Sheets
iPF6400SE Loading and Printing on Sheets Send the print job. • Printing in Windows P.22 ➔ • Printing from Mac OS P.23 ➔ 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."...
Page 22: Printing In Windows
Printing in Windows iPF6400SE Send the print job. • Printing in Windows P.22 ➔ • Printing from Mac OS P.23 ➔ Load a sheet manually. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") P.388 ➔ The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing in Windows Printing in Windows Print from the application menu.
Page 23: Printing From Mac Os
iPF6400SE Printing from Mac OS After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing. The appearance of the dialog box varies depending on • the software application. In most cases, the dialog box Note includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number...
Page 24 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 re- duced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 25: Canceling Print Jobs
iPF6400SE Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ......................25 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ........................26 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS ......................... 26 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 26: 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 27 iPF6400SE Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS • Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission, jobs are not displayed even during printing. Note • Print jobs are displayed in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window from the moment the printer starts receiving the print data until the moment printing is finished.
Page 28 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS iPF6400SE Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume or Resume Printer. • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Important User's Guide...
Page 29: Pausing Printing
iPF6400SE Pausing Printing 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.456 ➔...
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Page 31: Enhanced Printing Options
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ..............32 Printing Photos and Office Documents ............. 33 Adjusting Images ..................40 Printing enlargements or reductions ............54 Printing at full size ..................66 Borderless Printing ..................77 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes ........
Page 32: Choosing Paper For Printing
Select the appropriate media type from the printer control panel or printer driver to match the paper loaded in the print- er. The appropriate media type differs between the case of genuine Canon paper or Canon feed confirmed paper and the case of paper other than Canon feed confirmed paper.
Page 33: Printing Photos And Office Documents
• • 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 Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .")
Page 34 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Pa- per, and so on.
Page 35: 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 36 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. •...
Page 37: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
iPF6400SE Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 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, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selec- ted.
Page 38 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF6400SE Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows).") P.157 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
Page 39 iPF6400SE Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Page 40: Adjusting Images
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF6400SE Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ........................40 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ..................41 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ..................44 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ..............
Page 41: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
iPF6400SE Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones us- You should normally select this mode. ing a driver specific color profile. ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC pro- This allows you to use ICC profiles for digi- files.
Page 42 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF6400SE Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.157 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Page 43 iPF6400SE Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow...
Page 44: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os)
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Confirm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.154 ➔...
Page 45 iPF6400SE Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 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. User's Guide...
Page 46 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow...
Page 47: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
iPF6400SE Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.271 ➔...
Page 48 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 when Image quality is most important.
Page 49: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
iPF6400SE Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) • Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Highest quality This prints at the highest resolution. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Thicken Fine Lines Prints making fine lines appear thicker.
Page 50 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 51: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os)
iPF6400SE Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.154 ➔ Note 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.
Page 52 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list.
Page 53 iPF6400SE Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Set. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.40 ➔ Note Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size.
Page 54: 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 ......................54 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..................54 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................56 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) .....................
Page 55 iPF6400SE Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper • • 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.
Page 56: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF6400SE Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Fit Paper Size check box. 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.154 ➔...
Page 57 iPF6400SE Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.157 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Page 58: 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 Bor- Note derless Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width.
Page 59 iPF6400SE Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 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 Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 60: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value 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, 16 in. (406.4mm) is selec- ted.
Page 61: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
iPF6400SE Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) • Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 62 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (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 63: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os)
iPF6400SE Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Click Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portions off the bottom and right edges of the paper will not be printed. Note •...
Page 64 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 Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 65 iPF6400SE Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) 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 66: Printing At Full Size
Printing on Oversize Paper iPF6400SE Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ............................. 66 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................... 67 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ..........................68 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................... 70 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) .....................
Page 67: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
iPF6400SE Printing at Full Size (Windows) For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) P.67 ➔ • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) P.68 ➔...
Page 68: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box.
Page 69 iPF6400SE Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) 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 Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 70: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
Borderless Printing at Actual Size 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 71 iPF6400SE Borderless Printing at Actual Size • Although it normally prints borderless on the top, bottom, left, and right (4-edge borderless), in the following cases, it becomes borderless only on the left and right (2-edge borderless) because the top and bottom of the printed image are not automatically cut.
Page 72: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.157 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. User's Guide...
Page 73 iPF6400SE Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that is Important cut, depending on frequency of use.
Page 74: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os)
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 75 Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 76 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF6400SE 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, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selec- ted.
Page 77: Borderless Printing
iPF6400SE Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ...................... 77 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ............ 78 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................. 81 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............
Page 78: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
• Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
Page 79 P.157 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 80 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) 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 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 81: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
iPF6400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) with- out a surrounding margin, or border.
Page 82: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
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) • In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Page 83 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 84: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)
• Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
Page 85 iPF6400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 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 Attributes...
Page 86 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF6400SE In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 87 iPF6400SE Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.271 ➔ Note User's Guide...
Page 88: 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) ................88 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ............89 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
Page 89: 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) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
Page 90 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF6400SE Under Paper Size, enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height. Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. Close the printer driver dialog box.
Page 91 iPF6400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the Print Target list.
Page 92 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 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 Bor- Note derless Printing check box. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 93: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os)
iPF6400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
Page 94 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter 100*500.
Page 95 iPF6400SE Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) 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 96: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes iPF6400SE Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Confirm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.271 ➔ 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 97 iPF6400SE Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) 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 98 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF6400SE Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. In the Page Size list, click the size you added,430 mm Square. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.154 ➔...
Page 99: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)
iPF6400SE Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) 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 100 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 101 iPF6400SE Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) 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 102: 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 ....................... 102 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................. 103 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) .................. 105 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ........................
Page 103: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) • 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 104 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.
Page 105: 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 originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...
Page 106: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously iPF6400SE Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, see "Free Layout." P.310 ➔ Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
Page 107 iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) 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 108: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.154 ➔ Note 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.
Page 109 iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 110: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. •...
Page 111 iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 112: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking Set.
Page 113 iPF6400SE Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) 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 Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 114 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 115: Printing Posters In Sections
iPF6400SE Printing Posters in Sections Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dia- log box—in this case, ISO A3. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. •...
Page 116 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF6400SE • Paper: Sheets • Paper Size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.157 ➔...
Page 117 iPF6400SE Printing Large Posters (Windows) 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 118: Centering Originals
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls iPF6400SE Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ........................118 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ....................118 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) ....................120 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ........................122 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ....................
Page 119 iPF6400SE Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) 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 120: 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.154 ➔...
Page 121 iPF6400SE Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) 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 122: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets iPF6400SE Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) is selected. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4.
Page 123 iPF6400SE Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper • • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Page 124: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Click Scaling and enter 50. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. •...
Page 125 iPF6400SE Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) 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 Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 126 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins).
Page 127: Conserving Roll Paper
iPF6400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ..................127 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ..............127 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) ..............129 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ............
Page 128 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (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. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 129: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os)
iPF6400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example.
Page 130 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (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. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 131: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
iPF6400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box.
Page 132: 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 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example.
Page 133: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os)
iPF6400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) 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 A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
Page 134 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (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 Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 135 iPF6400SE Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) 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 136: 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. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) •...
Page 137: Other Useful Settings
iPF6400SE Printing With Watermarks Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ............................. 137 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) .............. 138 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................140 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............140 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ............
Page 138: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF6400SE • Watermarks are supported in Windows. • Note In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks. For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the following topics: Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) •...
Page 139 iPF6400SE Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 140: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF6400SE Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. •...
Page 141 iPF6400SE Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Page 142: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os)
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.154 ➔ Note Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example.
Page 143 iPF6400SE Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) 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 144: Using Favorites
Using Favorites iPF6400SE Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. •...
Page 145: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)
iPF6400SE Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting.
Page 146: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF6400SE Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting.
Page 147 iPF6400SE Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) 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. Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings di- alog box.
Page 148 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (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.271 ➔ Note User's Guide...
Page 149: Windows Software
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver ................... 150 Preview ....................182 Free Layout ..................... 193 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..........216 Print Plug-In for Office ................227 Status Monitor ................... 532 ➔ Accounting ..................536 ➔...
Page 150: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings iPF6400SE Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................150 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................152 Confirming Print Settings ............................. 154 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................154 Using Favorites ..............................156 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ...................
Page 151 iPF6400SE Printer Driver Settings For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. Main Sheet • P.160 ➔ You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 152: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF6400SE • Support Sheet P.180 ➔ You can view support information and the user manual. • Device Settings Sheet P.181 ➔ You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver.
Page 153 iPF6400SE Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. • Click the Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer Note driver settings for the feed source and type of paper.
Page 154: Confirming Print Settings
Confirming Print Settings iPF6400SE Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows. Checking a preview of the settings • A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Page 155 iPF6400SE Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. After you click OK, when you print a job, the image- PROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. •...
Page 156: Using Favorites
Using Favorites iPF6400SE Using Favorites Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favor- ites.
Page 157: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
iPF6400SE Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. • To save a favorite as a file, click Export and specify the file to save. Note Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered.
Page 158 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF6400SE Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for configuring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. Note In the following case, click Preferences.
Page 159: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
iPF6400SE Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer proper- ties dialog box.
Page 160: Main Sheet
Main Sheet iPF6400SE Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing.
Page 161 iPF6400SE Main Sheet • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box P.163 ➔...
Page 162 Main Sheet iPF6400SE • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.47 ➔ • View Settings Displays the Print Target setting values. You can view and change the order of Print Target setting values.
Page 163: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box • Color Mode Choose the color mode. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.47 ➔ • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Color Mode options may not be available. Note •...
Page 164: Drying Time
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE As for the items for which you can select Printer Default in this dialog box, you also can set them from the control panel of the printer. (See "Menu Settings.") P.474 ➔ Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed.
Page 165: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
iPF6400SE View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Setting Item Details 20 mm (0.8 in) Select this when rubbing against the printhead occurs such as when using paper that tends to curl. Cut Speed Select the speed of automatic cutting, as needed. You can adjust this setting if paper is not cut well when automatic cutting is used.
Page 166: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color
Color Adjustment Sheet: Color iPF6400SE Color Adjustment Sheet: Color Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Set- tings.
Page 167: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
iPF6400SE Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.40 ➔ Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Page 168 Matching Sheet 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 or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system.
Page 169: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
Specify the printer profile as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed pa- per.
Page 170: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF6400SE • Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image. • Cyan/ Magenta/ Yellow Not available. • Gray Tone Not available. • 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 appears on the computer screen).
Page 171: Page Setup Sheet
iPF6400SE Page Setup Sheet • 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. Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file.
Page 172 Page Setup Sheet iPF6400SE • Print Image with Actual Size Prints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width of Roll Paper for either the length or width of the document from the Page Size list.
Page 173: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Paper Size Options Dialog Box • Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Under Automatic Cutting, you can specify Yes or No and Print Cut Guideline. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing •...
Page 174: Layout Sheet
Layout Sheet iPF6400SE • Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. • Delete Custom paper sizes created by users can be deleted from the Paper Size List, as needed. However, they cannot be deleted in the following situations.
Page 175 iPF6400SE Layout Sheet • Click to display one of the following dialog boxes depending on the selection in Page Layout. In these dialog boxes, you can specify layout details and which pages to print, as well as other settings. • Page Layout Printing •...
Page 176: 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.174 ➔...
Page 177: Special Settings Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Special Settings Dialog Box 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 dia- log box. • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (See "Layout Sheet .") P.174 ➔...
Page 178: 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. •...
Page 179: Utility Sheet
iPF6400SE Utility Sheet • Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. • Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. •...
Page 180: Support Sheet
On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. • Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consum- ables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...
Page 181: Settings Summaries Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Fa- vorites sheets. • Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application.
Page 182: Preview
The Features of Preview iPF6400SE Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................182 Starting Preview ..............................182 Preview Main Window ............................184 Dialog Area ................................186 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ........................187 Moving a Page ..............................187 Using the ruler ..............................187 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ........................
Page 183 iPF6400SE Starting Preview On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Preview main window is displayed.
Page 184: Preview Main Window
Preview Main Window iPF6400SE Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note Menu Bar •...
Page 185 iPF6400SE Preview Main Window • 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.186 ➔ Status Bar • This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. User's Guide...
Page 186: 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 187: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
iPF6400SE Enlarge/Reduce the screen display • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. •...
Page 188: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees
Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF6400SE Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing.
Page 189: Printing With Selecting The Layout
iPF6400SE Printing with Selecting the Layout 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 190 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 pa- per.
Page 191: Print On The Center
iPF6400SE Print on the Center 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 192: 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 193: Free Layout
iPF6400SE The Features of Free Layout Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ..........................193 Starting Free Layout ............................. 194 Free Layout Main Window ............................ 195 Detailed Settings ..............................196 Preferences Dialog Box ............................197 Page Options Dialog Box ............................. 198 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................
Page 194: Starting Free Layout
Starting Free Layout iPF6400SE Starting Free Layout Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. •...
Page 195: Free Layout Main Window
iPF6400SE Free Layout Main Window On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. 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 status bar. •...
Page 196: Detailed Settings
Detailed Settings iPF6400SE • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area • This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu.
Page 197: Preferences Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Preferences Dialog Box Refer to "Printer Driver" for details on the printer driver. P.150 ➔ • When you select the Detailed Settings, the only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and theLayout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Note Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box...
Page 198: Page Options Dialog Box
Page Options Dialog Box iPF6400SE Setting Details Solid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style. Dotted Line You can print the dotted line as the frame style. Dashed Line You can print the dashed line as the frame style. Crop Marks You can print with the crop marks.
Page 199: Zoom Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Zoom Dialog Box • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Upper Left to Right or Upper Right to Left. Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose Upper Left to Bottom or Lower Left to Top.
Page 200 Format Dialog Box iPF6400SE • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Page 201: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
iPF6400SE Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. Horizontal Pos You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters.
Page 202 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF6400SE 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 203: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
iPF6400SE Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 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 204 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 205 iPF6400SE Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Note 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.
Page 206: 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 207: Moving An Object
iPF6400SE Moving 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. Click on the Enl./Red.
Page 208: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Laying out Objects Automatically iPF6400SE Select Rotate Left 90 Degrees orRotate Right 90 De- grees from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box then select Rotate P.199 ➔ 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 209 iPF6400SE Aligning Objects • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. •...
Page 210: 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 211: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
iPF6400SE Pasting a Copied or Cut Object • 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 212: 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 Folded 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 213: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Finished Size Settings Dialog Box • 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 214: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Binding Settings Dialog Box iPF6400SE Setting Details Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Prints by rotating pages by 90 degrees. Pages are automatically rotated if they will fit within Paper) the roll paper width when rotated, and are not rotated if they will not fit within the roll paper width.
Page 215: Prints Using Folded Duplex
iPF6400SE Prints using Folded Duplex Setting Details Dashed Line You can print the dashed line as the frame style. • Only Print Center and Edges To print fold lines at the center and both edges, select the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox. Prints using Folded Duplex Prints using Folded Duplex This prints 2 pages consecutively.
Page 216: 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 ..................216 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................216 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box .................... 217 Hot Folder ................................
Page 217: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter. Note To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button From the Windows start button, select Color image-...
Page 218: Hot Folder
Hot Folder iPF6400SE • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." P.216 ➔ Note • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. •...
Page 219: Creating A New Hot Folder
iPF6400SE Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
Page 220 Creating a New Hot Folder iPF6400SE Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Note Click the Next button. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print.
Page 221 iPF6400SE Creating a New Hot Folder To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the Next button. • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. •...
Page 222: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF6400SE Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.
Page 223 iPF6400SE Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a fold- er, to set the existing shared folder. The location of the folders will appear.
Page 224 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF6400SE As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") P.225 ➔ Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Page 225: Setting The Print Parameters
iPF6400SE Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driv- er is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to "Printer Driver"...
Page 226 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF6400SE Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning settings and destinations to a Favorites button, refer to the setting manual, dis- played by clicking Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setup Manual button of Color imageRUNNER En- largement Copy utility, or refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Page 227: Print Plug-In For Office
iPF6400SE Print Plug-In for Officefeatures Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ..........................227 Steps to install ..............................228 Steps to uninstall ..............................230 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................... 231 To start from Microsoft Word ..........................234 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) ...........................
Page 228: Steps To Install
Steps to install iPF6400SE Steps to install Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation. Note Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. •...
Page 229 iPF6400SE Steps to install Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes but- ton. 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 Framework by Note following the procedure.
Page 230: Steps To Uninstall
The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is com- plete. • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. Important •...
Page 231: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed
iPF6400SE When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In sometimes do not appear in the Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office applications, and the Print Plug-In for Office functions are not available.
Page 232 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF6400SE Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. 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 233 iPF6400SE When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. 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 234: To Start From Microsoft Word
To start from Microsoft Word iPF6400SE 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. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
Page 235 iPF6400SE To start from Microsoft Word 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. Menu Refer to "Configuring Special Settings"...
Page 236: 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 dis- Important plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 237 iPF6400SE Print Matching Roll Width(Word) • 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 toolbar/ Important ribbon.
Page 238: Borderless Printing(Word)
Borderless Printing(Word) iPF6400SE Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • Note When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed. This is convenient if you to need print multiple times using the same setting.
Page 239 iPF6400SE Borderless Printing(Word) Click Borderless Printing. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application.
Page 240: Multi-Page Printing(Word)
Multi-Page Printing(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 241 iPF6400SE Multi-Page Printing(Word) 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 toolbar/ Important ribbon.
Page 242: 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 243: Print Using Registered Settings(Word)
iPF6400SE Print Using Registered Settings(Word) 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 244 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF6400SE • 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 toolbar/ Important ribbon.
Page 245: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word)
iPF6400SE Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation.
Page 246: 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 247 iPF6400SE To start from Microsoft PowerPoint • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed P.231 ➔ 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.
Page 248: Print Matching Roll Width(Powerpoint)
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) 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 dis- Important plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 249 iPF6400SE Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) 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.
Page 250: Borderless Printing(Powerpoint)
Borderless Printing(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 251 iPF6400SE Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) 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 toolbar/ Important ribbon.
Page 252 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 253: Multi-Page Printing(Powerpoint)
iPF6400SE Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
Page 254: 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 255: Print Using Registered Settings(Powerpoint)
iPF6400SE Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) 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 256 Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF6400SE • 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 toolbar/ Important ribbon.
Page 257: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Powerpoint)
iPF6400SE Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation.
Page 258: To Start From Microsoft Excel
To start from Microsoft Excel 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. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Important •...
Page 259 iPF6400SE To start from Microsoft Excel • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed P.231 ➔ Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
Page 260: Print Entire Sheet(Excel)
Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF6400SE • If you click the Print button with a graph selected, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. Note • If you click the Print button with a page break set, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing.
Page 261 iPF6400SE Print Entire Sheet(Excel) Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.
Page 262: Print Selected Area(Excel)
Print Selected Area(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 263 iPF6400SE Print Selected Area(Excel) If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will ap- pear. To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Selected Area. •...
Page 264 Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF6400SE 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. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis. Important •...
Page 265: Configuring Binding (Excel)
iPF6400SE Configuring Binding (Excel) 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. •...
Page 266: Configuring Special Settings
Configuring Special Settings iPF6400SE Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the pre- view screen. Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar.
Page 267: Mac Os Software
iPF6400SE User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Printer Driver ................... 268 Preview ....................287 Free Layout ..................... 310 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..........335 Printmonitor ..................534 ➔ Media Configuration Tool ..............422 ➔...
Page 268: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings iPF6400SE Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................268 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................269 Confirming Print Settings ............................. 271 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................271 Using Favorites ..............................272 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ...................
Page 269: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
iPF6400SE Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color P.283 ➔ Matching pane • P.279 ➔ Color Settings Pane: Monochrome • P.283 ➔ • Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome P.284 ➔ Page Setup Pane • P.285 ➔...
Page 270 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 displayed in Page Size.
Page 271: 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 272: Using Favorites
Click Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is dis- played. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see "Preview."...
Page 273: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
iPF6400SE Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Note Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications...
Page 274 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 "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.356 ➔ • Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time.
Page 275 iPF6400SE Main Pane Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Printing Photos and Images • P.33 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • View set. Click to display the View set.
Page 276 Main Pane iPF6400SE Configuration using Advanced Settings • Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.47 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. •...
Page 277: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box • Color Mode Choose the color mode. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.47 ➔ • Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. •...
Page 278 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 required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink dried even if Cutting Mode is set to Automatic.
Page 279: View Set. Dialog Box For The Printing Application
iPF6400SE View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. None After printing completes, the roll is not cut per page, and the next page of data is printed successively.
Page 280 Matching pane iPF6400SE • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") P.273 ➔ Note Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list.
Page 281 Specify the printer profile as desired. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed pa- per.
Page 282: Color Settings Pane: Color
Color Settings Pane: Color iPF6400SE Color Settings Pane: Color Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
Page 283: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
iPF6400SE Object Adjustment dialog box: Color • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color P.283 ➔ Object Adjustment dialog box: Color Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
Page 284: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF6400SE • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Pane .") P.273 ➔ Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.40 ➔...
Page 285: Page Setup Pane
iPF6400SE Page Setup Pane • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel. Note • Images 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. •...
Page 286 Page Setup Pane iPF6400SE Activate this setting for borderless printing to match the size and width of the paper. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width • P.81 ➔ • Borderless Printing at Actual Size P.70 ➔ •...
Page 287: Preview
iPF6400SE The Features of Preview Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................287 Starting Preview ..............................287 Preview Main Window ............................289 Paper Settings Panel ............................291 Easy Settings ..............................293 Advanced Settings ............................294 Output Settings Panel ............................295 Color Settings Panel .............................
Page 288 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 289: Preview Main Window
iPF6400SE Preview Main Window Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note •...
Page 290 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. Drawer Area • This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. User's Guide...
Page 291: Paper Settings Panel
iPF6400SE Paper Settings Panel This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. Status Area • This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.
Page 292 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 293: Easy Settings
iPF6400SE Easy Settings Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
Page 294: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings iPF6400SE The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality High / Standard / Fast Resolution 600dpi / 300dpi • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. •...
Page 295: Output Settings Panel
iPF6400SE Output Settings Panel • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality Highest quality / High / Standard / Fast Resolution...
Page 296 Output Settings Panel iPF6400SE Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width *Displayed only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Scaling Enlarges/reduces the whole page by the scaling rate as specified. Input the scaling value in numerical characters. You can specify a range between 5 and 600%. *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲...
Page 297: Color Settings Panel
iPF6400SE Color Settings Panel • 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 298: Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment iPF6400SE • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. Note • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. •...
Page 299 iPF6400SE Color Adjustment Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this fea- ture.
Page 300: Matching
Matching iPF6400SE Setting Details Contrast *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Matching Matching You can set the matching.
Page 301 iPF6400SE Matching • Matching Method You can select a matching method to suit the print job. • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2, select 1.8. •...
Page 302: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode iPF6400SE Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.
Page 303: Icc Matching Mode
iPF6400SE ICC Matching Mode 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 fea- ture.
Page 304: 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 305: Go To Page Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Go to Page Dialog Box • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. • 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 306: Print On The Center
Print on the Center iPF6400SE Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note On the Output Settings Panel , click the Print...
Page 307: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees
iPF6400SE Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees On the Output Settings Panel , click the No P.295 ➔ Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 308: Display With All
Display with All iPF6400SE Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with All Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar. All is displayed. Display with Actual Size Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size.
Page 309: Moving A Page
iPF6400SE Moving a Page Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page. Go to the previous page.
Page 310: Free Layout
The Features of Free Layout iPF6400SE Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ..........................310 Starting Free Layout ............................. 310 Free Layout Main Window ............................ 312 Paper Settings Panel ............................314 Easy Settings ..............................315 Advanced Settings ............................317 Color Settings Panel .............................
Page 311 iPF6400SE Starting Free Layout Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Free Layout main window is displayed. User's Guide...
Page 312: 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 dialog areas. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Note Menu Bar •...
Page 313 iPF6400SE Free Layout Main Window • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. User's Guide...
Page 314: 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 315: Easy Settings
iPF6400SE Easy Settings • Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note • Copies You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. •...
Page 316: Print Quality
Easy Settings iPF6400SE If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list. Setting Details Default Settings Suitable for printing normal documents that contain a mixture of text, photographs, and graphics. Photo (Color) Suitable for printing photographic images captured with a digital camera.
Page 317: Advanced Settings
iPF6400SE Advanced Settings 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 318: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel iPF6400SE • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Note Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. •...
Page 319: Color Adjustment
iPF6400SE Color Adjustment • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. Note • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. •...
Page 320 Color Adjustment iPF6400SE Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this fea- ture.
Page 321: Matching
iPF6400SE Matching Setting Details Contrast *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Matching Matching You can set the matching.
Page 322 Matching iPF6400SE • Matching Method You can select a matching method to suit the print job. • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2, select 1.8. •...
Page 323: Driver Matching Mode
iPF6400SE Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.
Page 324: 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 fea- ture.
Page 325: Colorsync
iPF6400SE ColorSync 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 326: Page Setup Dialog Box
Page Setup Dialog Box iPF6400SE • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(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 327: Zoom Dialog Box
iPF6400SE Zoom Dialog Box The following settings are available for orientation. Setting Details Vertical Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation as it is. Horizontal Prints the image and text by rotating sideways 90 degrees from the orientation as specified in the application.
Page 328: 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 329: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
iPF6400SE Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the Print button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.
Page 330: Changing The Object Size
Changing the Object Size iPF6400SE Changing the Object Size Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Note Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object.
Page 331: Rotating An Object
iPF6400SE Rotating an Object Rotating an Object Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. Select an object. 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.328 ➔...
Page 332 Aligning Objects iPF6400SE Select the align menu from the Object menu. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. •...
Page 333: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
iPF6400SE Changing the Object Overlapping Order • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizon- tal center. • 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.
Page 334: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF6400SE • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. • 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 335: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
iPF6400SE The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................335 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................335 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box .................... 336 Hot Folder ................................
Page 336: 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 Enlargement Copy."...
Page 337: Creating A New Hot Folder
iPF6400SE Creating a New Hot Folder 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- RUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
Page 338: 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 dialog box. Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.
Page 339 iPF6400SE Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Pan- P.341 ➔ Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel P.345 ➔ User's Guide...
Page 340: Deleting A Hot Folder
Deleting a Hot Folder iPF6400SE Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Pan- P.347 ➔ 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 341: Setting The Print Parameters
iPF6400SE Setting the Print Parameters 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 342 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 • Paper Source You can select the paper source.
Page 343: Easy Settings
iPF6400SE Easy Settings Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
Page 344: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings iPF6400SE • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Note Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower.
Page 345: Output Settings Panel
iPF6400SE Output Settings Panel • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Note Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. •...
Page 346 Output Settings Panel iPF6400SE • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Note • Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper.
Page 347: Color Settings Panel
iPF6400SE Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled mono- chrome.
Page 348: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode iPF6400SE Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.
Page 349: Icc Matching Mode
iPF6400SE ICC Matching Mode 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 fea- ture.
Page 350 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF6400SE Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER and complete the settings for enlargement copy. For details, see "Creating a New Hot Folder." P.337 ➔...
Page 351: 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 ....................... 352 Handling rolls ................... 363 Handling sheets ..................388 Output Stacker ..................391 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ............393 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) ............
Page 352: Paper
Types of Paper iPF6400SE Paper Paper Types of Paper ..............................352 Paper Sizes ................................352 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ..............354 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ........355 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper by Adding a Media Type ........
Page 353 iPF6400SE Paper Sizes • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out 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 )
Page 354: 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 355: Printing On Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings
Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may bleed Important 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 settings or special settings.
Page 356: Printing On Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper By Adding A Media Type
The Add Custom Paper function in the Media Configuration Tool is provided as a method for improving print quality and feed properties over printing paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper using the general- purpose settings. This can be expected to improve properties such as print quality because it allows you to configure settings such as the maximum amount of ink to use and the height of the printhead depending on the characteristics of the paper you are using.
Page 357 iPF6400SE Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button. Click Paper Reference Guide. Mac OS • The basic instructions for displaying the Paper Reference Guide from the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Click Print &...
Page 358 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF6400SE Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. User's Guide...
Page 359: 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 360 Updating paper information iPF6400SE • When your version of Media Configuration Tool is older than the version released on the imagePROGRAF web- site, download and install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information Important File. If you do not install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information File, the latest paper information cannot be updated.
Page 361 iPF6400SE Updating paper information Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. User's Guide...
Page 362 Updating paper information iPF6400SE Click Support. Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. User's Guide...
Page 363: Handling Rolls
iPF6400SE Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder Handling rolls Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ........................... 363 Loading Rolls in the Printer ........................... 365 Changing the Type of Paper ..........................368 Specifying the Paper Length ..........................369 Removing the Roll from the Printer ........................370 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder ........................
Page 364 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 recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. Important •...
Page 365: Loading Rolls In The Printer
iPF6400SE Loading Rolls in the Printer 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 firmly until it touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.
Page 366 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 367 iPF6400SE Loading Rolls in the Printer 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 368: 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 con- figuring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 369: Specifying The Paper Length
iPF6400SE Specifying the Paper Length 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 se- lect the Paper tab ( •...
Page 370: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Length, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the length of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Specify the roll length as follows.
Page 371 iPF6400SE Removing the Roll from the Printer Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 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 print- Note Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot.
Page 372: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder
Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder iPF6400SE • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." P.365 ➔ Note 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.
Page 373: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
iPF6400SE Feeding Roll Paper Manually • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it Important again.
Page 374: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select ManageRemainRoll, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. 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 375 iPF6400SE Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Mac OS Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages and Between Scans in...
Page 376: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings. Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Unit follow- Media Automatic Automatic...
Page 377 iPF6400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Eject (when the paper surface is being scratched / to wait for ink to dry) • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, prin- ted documents may be damaged.
Page 378 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE Holding the printed document to prevent it from dropping, press the Cut button to cut the roll. Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) • Once the following step has been performed, the procedure can be started from step 8 the next time. •...
Page 379 iPF6400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Press the Feed button. Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Manual (for paper of which the leading edge rubs the printhead) •...
Page 380 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF6400SE On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 381 iPF6400SE Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Print the job. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. • The printer can continue to receive print jobs from computers. If a print job is received and printed here, it can be printed without the margin of about 23 cm being created at the paper leading edge.
Page 382: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF6400SE Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Press the Feed button. Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button. Press ▲...
Page 383 iPF6400SE Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically • On (Preset Len) The amount to cut from the leading edge of the paper varies depending on the media type, and is cut to a prescri- bed length. For more information on the prescribed length, see the leading edge precut length in the Paper Refer- ence Guide.
Page 384: 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 385: Removing The Roll Feed Unit
iPF6400SE Removing the Roll Feed Unit • 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 386: 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 387 iPF6400SE Installing the Roll Feed Unit Use a coin or screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer. User's Guide...
Page 388: Handling Sheets
Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6400SE Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ........................... 388 Changing the Type of Paper ..........................368 Removing Sheets ..............................390 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ......................614 ➔ Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ..................... 616 ➔...
Page 389 iPF6400SE Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot • 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 paper you will load. Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top Paper Feed Slot.
Page 390: Removing Sheets
Removing Sheets iPF6400SE Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loa- ded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to pre- vent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button. If a print job was received •...
Page 391: Output Stacker
iPF6400SE Output Stacker Precautions Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions ..........................391 Using the Output Stacker ............................. 391 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 392 Using the Output Stacker iPF6400SE When the Output Stacker is not used, fold the stacker to stow it in position (2). • 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 393: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)
Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files. • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks.
Page 394: Installation Procedures
Important following procedure if you are installing the Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as by downloading the latest version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website. • You must be logged in as Administrator when installing software in Windows.
Page 395: Starting Method
iPF6400SE Starting Method 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 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 informa- tion 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
For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." P.398 ➔ • 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 398: 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 399 iPF6400SE Adding Media Types The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box.
Page 400 Adding Media Types 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 button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
Page 401: Changing Media Names
iPF6400SE Changing Media Names 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 Informa- tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.397 ➔...
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 button. 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
iPF6400SE Deleting Media Types You Have Added 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 Informa- tion 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 information file is updated.
Page 405 iPF6400SE Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 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 Informa- tion 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 button in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Page 408 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 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 Me- dia 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 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 displayed. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loaded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is dis- played.
Page 413 iPF6400SE Add Custom Paper Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings • User Cut:Cutting is not performed by the cutter unit. Cut the roll paper using scissors 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 iPF6400SE Add Custom Paper Configure Head Height and Vacuum Strength as re- quired 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 print- head 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
iPF6400SE Export Custom Media Information Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Cus- tom 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 Informa- tion File. • You can change the file name by selecting and editing the File. A Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) is saved. Note Import Custom Media Information Import Custom Media Information...
Page 419: Warnings
P.559 ➔ Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter.
Page 420 Warnings iPF6400SE About the Printhead • If the printhead rubs against the paper during printing, this may cause damage to the printhead. If the printhead is rubbing against the paper, configure the Vacuum Strength in the Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box as follows.
Page 421: Checking The Update
iPF6400SE Checking the update About the Color Tone • The color tone cannot be configured using the Media Configuration Tool. If the color tone needs to be adjusted, provide an ICC color profile that matches the paper you are using, and select that ICC color profile in your soft- ware.
Page 422: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os)
Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files. • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks.
Page 423: Procedures For Installing
Important following procedure if you are installing the Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as by downloading the latest version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website. Double-click Canon iPFxxxx Series Media Configuration Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool installer.
Page 424: 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 425: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
iPF6400SE Media Configuration Tool Main Window Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Configuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed. Note •...
Page 426: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion 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 427 For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." P.428 ➔ • 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 428: 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 429 iPF6400SE Adding Media Types Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.
Page 430: Changing Media Names
Changing Media Names iPF6400SE The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
Page 431 iPF6400SE Changing Media Names 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 432: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF6400SE The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
Page 433 iPF6400SE Deleting Media Types You Have Added In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. Note In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button.
Page 434: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF6400SE Click the OK button. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 435 iPF6400SE Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
Page 436: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF6400SE 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 Informa- tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 437: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, and export and import the media information file for that paper, click the Add and Edit Custom Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Page 438 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 439: 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 Me- dia Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper"...
Page 440: 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 441 Add Custom Paper 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 442 Add Custom Paper iPF6400SE The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is dis- played. Select the paper source where the custom paper is loaded and then click the OK button. The Step 4: Paper feed adjustment dialog box is dis- played.
Page 443 iPF6400SE Add Custom Paper Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings • Eject Cut:When the Cut key is pressed on the printer control panel, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit. Select this if you do not want the printed material to drop immediately after printing, such as to wait for the ink to dry.
Page 444 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 445 iPF6400SE Add Custom Paper Configure Head Height and Vacuum Strength as re- quired 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 print- head does not rub against the paper.
Page 446: Delete Custom Paper
Delete Custom Paper iPF6400SE The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using. • When the custom paper is correctly added to the printer driver, the name of the added custom paper is dis- played in the Edit Media Types dialog box that is opened by Add Genuine Paper in the Media Configuration Note Tool window.
Page 447: Edit Custom Paper
iPF6400SE Edit Custom Paper 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 448: Import Custom Media Information
Import Custom Media Information iPF6400SE Select the paper you want to export to media informa- tion 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 Informa- tion File.
Page 449 iPF6400SE Import Custom Media Information Click the Import button. Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using.
Page 450: Warnings
Warnings iPF6400SE Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter.
Page 451: Checking The Update
iPF6400SE Checking the update • If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20–30 mm from the edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets. (See "Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets.") P.564 ➔...
Page 452 iPF6400SE User's Guide...
Page 453: 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 ............... 454 Printer Menu .................... 465 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
Page 454: Operations And Display Screen
Control Panel iPF6400SE Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................ 454 Control Panel Display ............................456 How to View Instructions with Navigate ........................ 461 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ....................463 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
Page 455 iPF6400SE Control Panel OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown. 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.
Page 456: 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 457: Printer Status And Modes
iPF6400SE Control Panel Display 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 im- mediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer.
Page 458 Control Panel Display iPF6400SE Error The printer requires your attention. Any jobs sent from the computer cannot be processed. The tab related to the error is displayed. For information about the display in the case of multiple errors, see "Display Transitions in Error Status." User's Guide...
Page 459 iPF6400SE Control Panel Display 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 460 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 dis- played flashing.
Page 461: How To View Instructions With Navigate
iPF6400SE How to View Instructions with Navigate 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 con- trol panel. Press the Navigate button.
Page 462 How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF6400SE Example: Loading sheets User's Guide...
Page 463: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
iPF6400SE Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next in- struction screen.
Page 464 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF6400SE • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◀ or ▶ button within 30 Note seconds, continuous display is resumed.
Page 465: Printer Menu
iPF6400SE Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ............................465 Menu Operations ..............................466 Menu Structure ..............................469 Menu Settings ..............................474 Status Print ................................482 Printing Interface Setting Reports ......................... 485 Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 466: Menu Operations
Menu Operations iPF6400SE Ink menu operations • Job Menu Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." P.474 ➔ For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." P.466 ➔...
Page 467 iPF6400SE Menu Operations Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items •...
Page 468 Menu Operations iPF6400SE Specifying menu items Menu items can be set as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK but- ton. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. •...
Page 469: Menu Structure
iPF6400SE Menu Structure Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 470 Menu Structure iPF6400SE First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off* | On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are P.356...
Page 471 iPF6400SE Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Other Initial adjustmt | Manual( *1 ) Feed Priority Adj. Priority Automatic* | Print Quality | Print Length Adj. Quality( *1 ) Auto(GenuinePpr) | Auto(OtherPaper) | Manual Adjust Adjustment- A:High | B:Standard/Draft...
Page 472 Menu Structure iPF6400SE First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Print Serv- BinderyPServer | RPrinter | NDSPServer* | NPrinter ice( *4 )( *7 ) AppleTalk( *7 ) On | Off* Ethernet Driv- Auto De- On* | Off er( *7 ) tect( *7 )
Page 473 iPF6400SE Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Show Job Off | On* Log( *7 ) Prep.MovePrinter Admin. Change Pass- (The screen for setting the password is displayed) Menu( *7 ) word( *8 ) Init.Admin.Pswd( *8 ) Adj.
Page 474: 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 print- ing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." P.465 ➔...
Page 475 iPF6400SE Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of paper Trim Edge First Selects whether or not to automatically cut the leading edge of the is displayed here.) roll paper when roll paper is loaded. ( *1 ) (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatical- ly.") P.382...
Page 476 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions dis- played to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") P.568 ➔ Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (See "Cleaning the Print- head.") P.577 ➔...
Page 477 *1: A rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print 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 478 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Head Other Manual Input the setting values from the adjustment pattern printing Printer Posi. results and adjust the printing position to fix misaligned Adj. printing. Normally, select Standard. However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after Stand- ard, try Manual.
Page 479 iPF6400SE Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Mainte- Replace P.head Execute when replacing the Printhead. Follow the instruc- nance tions displayed to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") P.578 ➔ Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low.
Page 480 Menu Settings iPF6400SE Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface NetWare Print Service Choose the print service. Setup AppleTalk Specify whether to use the AppleTalk protocol. To apply your changes, choose Register Setting. Ethernet Auto Detect Specify the communication method. To apply your changes, Driver choose Register Setting.
Page 481 iPF6400SE Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions System Keep Paper Size Choose On to use the paper size setting as the basis for Setup printing instead of other settings. The margin setting of the printer menu will be used instead of the margin setting of the printer driver if the latter is smaller, which may prevent text or images in the margin from being printed.
Page 482: Status Print
*1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guar- antee the accuracy of these estimates.
Page 483 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version...
Page 484 Status Print iPF6400SE Printer system settings, as well as Language settings regarding warnings and Time Zone errors. Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Paper-related settings. Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Keep Paper Size TrimEdge Reload Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed following head replace- ment.
Page 485: 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 Firm Firmware Version...
Page 486 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF6400SE 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. TCP/IPv4 Frame Type IPv4 settings values. Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP...
Page 487 iPF6400SE Printing Interface Setting Reports TCP/IPv6 Use a stateless address IPv6 settings values. 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 Prefix Length Default Router Address...
Page 488 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF6400SE Network Interface Network interface set- MAC Address tings values. Auto Detect Communication Ethernet Type Spanning Tree Use the Jumbo Frame Function User's Guide...
Page 489: 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 ..................... 490 Optional accessories ................497 Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
Page 490: Printer Parts
Front iPF6400SE Printer parts Printer parts Front ..................................490 Back ..................................491 Top Cover (Inside) ..............................492 Paper Feed Slots ..............................493 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover ..........................493 Carriage ................................494 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................494 Vents ..................................496 Control Panel ................................
Page 491: Back
iPF6400SE Back Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. 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 492: Top Cover (Inside)
Top Cover (Inside) iPF6400SE Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Carriage Mounts the Printhead, and moves to the left and right. This is an important part for printing. (See "Car- riage.") P.494 ➔ Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper.
Page 493: Paper Feed Slots
iPF6400SE Paper Feed Slots Paper Feed Slots Paper Feed Slots Width Guide When loading a sheet, move the guide to match the paper size. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading a sheet, insert it here. Output Tray Guides printed documents as they are ejected. Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Roll Holder...
Page 494: Carriage
Carriage iPF6400SE Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. Carriage Carriage Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles.
Page 495 iPF6400SE 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. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened.
Page 496: Vents
Vents iPF6400SE 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). • Do not block these vents. • Also, avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents. Important User's Guide...
Page 497: Optional Accessories
iPF6400SE Stand Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand ................................... 497 Stand Parts ................................498 Roll Holder Set ..............................384 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.498 ➔...
Page 498: 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.391 ➔...
Page 499: 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 ................500 Using RemoteUI ..................503 Initial Settings ..................505 NetWare Settings ..................513 Mac OS Settings ..................
Page 500: 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 501 iPF6400SE Network Environment • Printing over a NetWare network • Compatible servers • 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 502 Network Environment iPF6400SE • Example of a NetWare network • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or Ap- pleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. Note User's Guide...
Page 503: Using Remoteui
iPF6400SE Using RemoteUI 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 504 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 505: Initial Settings
iPF6400SE Configuring the IP Address on the Printer Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ......................505 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............527 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................505 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands .................
Page 506: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF6400SE • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 507 iPF6400SE Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands 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 508: 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 se- lect the Settings/Adj.
Page 509: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Mac Os)
iPF6400SE Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wiz- ard.
Page 510 - (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 511 iPF6400SE Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI When using an IPv6 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Page 512 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400SE • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP Address for DNS servers and DNS domain name in Primary DNS Server Address, Secondary DNS Server Address and DNS Domain Name, Note respectively.
Page 513: Netware Settings
iPF6400SE Configuring NetWare Network Settings NetWare Settings NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ......................... 513 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ........................513 Specifying NetWare Print Services ........................516 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ..............518 Configuring NetWare Network Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, configure the network environment as follows.
Page 514 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 515 iPF6400SE Specifying the Printer's Frame Type Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP ad- dress assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using RemoteUI. Important Click Set.
Page 516: Specifying Netware Print Services
Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the NetWare menu.
Page 517 iPF6400SE Specifying NetWare Print Services NDS and bindery are both supported. Use the mode that is compatible with your network environment. • Queue server mode and remote printer mode Queue server mode and remote printer mode are both supported. • Queue server mode When using queue server mode, all print server functions are supported, so there is no need for other print server software or hardware.
Page 518: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings With Remoteui
Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400SE To use the printer in remote printer mode, start the print server. To use the NetWare file server as the print server, enter LOAD PSERVER.NLM at the file server and press the Enter key.
Page 519 iPF6400SE Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page. Click Edit in the upper-right corner of the NetWare group to display the Edit NetWare Protocol Settings page. Refer to the NetWare Settings Items table to complete the settings.
Page 520 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF6400SE Complete the following settings based on the selected service. • If you have selected Bindery PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using a Bindery Print Server) In File Server Name, enter the file server name. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Serv- ices"...
Page 521: Mac Os Settings
iPF6400SE Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Mac OS Settings Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks ....................521 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ....................521 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks ..................... 521 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings ................... 523 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 522 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks 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 AppleTalk, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 523: Configuring The Printer's Appletalk Network Settings
10.4. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is Canon NB-18GB (xxxxxx). (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer's MAC address.) *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer's zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk * entry (for the default zone) as it is.
Page 524: Other Settings
Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF6400SE Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ........................524 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ....................525 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................. 526 Initializing the Network Settings ..........................526 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.
Page 525: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
iPF6400SE Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Click OK to activate the settings. Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.
Page 526: 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 527: Device Setup Utility (Windows)
iPF6400SE imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................527 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..................... 527 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............... 527 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings.
Page 528 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 529 iPF6400SE Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 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 530 iPF6400SE User's Guide...
Page 531: 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) ............... 532 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ................534 Accounting (Windows) ................536 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...
Page 532: Status Monitor (Windows)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF6400SE Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ....................532 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................533 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 533: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
iPF6400SE Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information such as the printing costs. For details of the Accounting Manager, see "Accounting Manager." P.536 ➔...
Page 534: Printmonitor (Mac Os)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF6400SE Printmonitor (Mac OS) Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................... 534 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................535 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 535: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
iPF6400SE Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 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 536: Accounting (Windows)
• The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary de- Important pending on the conditions of printer use.
Page 537: Accounting Manager Main Window
iPF6400SE Accounting Manager Main Window Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Account- ing button. Accounting Manager Main Window Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar.
Page 538 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 peri- For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see "Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs."...
Page 539: Job List Area
iPF6400SE Job List Area • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Note • Status Bar Displays messages and other information.
Page 540: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF6400SE • If the job has multiple pages, the width of the last page is displayed. Note • Paper Length The length of paper used for printing. • Ink Consumed The amount of ink used for printing. •...
Page 541: Configuring Unit Costs In Accounting Manager
iPF6400SE Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager Specify the jobs to be listed. For details of how to select the job logs displayed, see "Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs." P.546 ➔ This displays the required print job logs and lists the details. Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager Select Unit Costs in the Settings menu to open the Unit Costs dialog box.
Page 542: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF6400SE • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important To set different unit costs for each ink color Select the ink color to be costed. Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. Click the Overwrite button.
Page 543 iPF6400SE Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Over- write button. Click the OK button. • The settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important Specifying Price by Roll Paper Select the media type in Media Type.
Page 544: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper iPF6400SE Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the Other sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. Enter any name in the Name field.
Page 545: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
iPF6400SE Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to con- figure the display settings.
Page 546: 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 547: Displaying Job Properties Or Period Properties
iPF6400SE Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties Selected Jobs • Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file. • You can select multiple jobs by holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key as you click the job names. Note Listed Jobs •...
Page 548: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF6400SE • Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/Period Properties Dialog Box • Job tab Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by selecting the corresponding Document Name. •...
Page 549 iPF6400SE Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is shown as Other. Note User's Guide...
Page 550 iPF6400SE User's Guide...
Page 551: 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 ................552 Adjusting the feed amount ..............558 Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
Page 552: Adjusting The Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead iPF6400SE Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ............................552 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................552 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................554 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ......................555 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ....................
Page 553 iPF6400SE Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors • 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 adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") P.554 ➔...
Page 554: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF6400SE Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Simple, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll. If you are printing on cut sheets, a confirmation message is displayed on the Display Screen asking you wheth- er to continue printing.
Page 555: Adjustment When Installing The Printhead
iPF6400SE Adjustment When Installing the Printhead Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 556: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF6400SE • We recommend that the same paper as the paper included with the printer is used for this adjustment. Note Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Three sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A3 or larger) Perform adjustment as follows.
Page 557 iPF6400SE Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images • Paper rubbing against or becoming caught on the Printhead may jam or result in printed documents that are soiled. Important • Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem. (See "Paper rubs against the printhead.") P.622 ➔...
Page 558: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount iPF6400SE Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ..........................558 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ....................558 Automatic Banding Adjustment ........................559 Manual Banding Adjustment ..........................560 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ....................... 562 Adjusting Line Length ............................
Page 559: Automatic Banding Adjustment
iPF6400SE Automatic Banding Adjustment • Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot P.388 ➔ On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 560: Manual Banding Adjustment
Manual Banding Adjustment iPF6400SE Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size Auto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larger) Perform adjustment as follows.
Page 561 iPF6400SE Manual Banding Adjustment • We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size. • Note Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Manual adjustment. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") P.558 ➔...
Page 562: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount
Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount iPF6400SE Examine test pattern A for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. • If banding seems least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an inter- mediate value.
Page 563: Adjusting Line Length
iPF6400SE Adjusting Line Length Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting value in the range -5 to 5, and then press the OK button. At this time, if banding in dark colors appears, select a setting value in the range 1 to 5, and if banding in light colors appears, select a setting value in the range -1 to -5.
Page 564: Adjusting Color On The Trailing Edge Of Sheets
Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets iPF6400SE Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 565: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength
iPF6400SE Adjusting the Vacuum Strength On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj.
Page 566 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF6400SE On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed.
Page 567: 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 ....................568 Printheads ....................
Page 568: Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks iPF6400SE Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................568 Replacing Ink Tanks .............................. 568 Checking Ink Tank Levels ............................. 574 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........................575 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Colors Model number Ink Type...
Page 569 iPF6400SE Replacing Ink Tanks • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Caution • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replace- ment.
Page 570 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6400SE • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. 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.
Page 571 iPF6400SE Replacing Ink Tanks 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 the Important Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it.
Page 572 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6400SE • After installing an ink tank, do not remove and shake it. Doing so may cause the ink to leak out. • Important If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.
Page 573 iPF6400SE Replacing Ink Tanks 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 the Important printer. • If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrong direction, the rotating part of the Ink Tank Lock Lever come out of place.
Page 574: 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 575: When To Replace Ink Tanks
iPF6400SE When to Replace Ink Tanks The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identified by the Color Label on the bot- tom of the Display Screen. 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.
Page 576: Printheads
Printhead iPF6400SE Printheads Printheads Printhead ................................576 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ..........................576 Cleaning the Printhead ............................577 Replacing the Printhead ............................578 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-05 • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." P.578 ➔...
Page 577: Cleaning The Printhead
If printing does not improve even if you execute Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Page 578: 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."...
Page 579 iPF6400SE Replacing the Printhead Access the menu for Printhead replacement • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Caution •...
Page 580 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Page 581 iPF6400SE Replacing the Printhead Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note User's Guide...
Page 582 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. Important •...
Page 583 iPF6400SE Replacing the Printhead With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.
Page 584 Replacing the Printhead iPF6400SE Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about nine minutes to com- plete. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out. Important •...
Page 585: Maintenance Cartridge
iPF6400SE Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................585 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................585 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ..................590 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ......................590 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number MC-16...
Page 586 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 mes- sage, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Main- tenance Cartridge.") P.590 ➔...
Page 587 iPF6400SE Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and remove the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage •...
Page 588 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 dur- ing removal and storage.
Page 589 iPF6400SE Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging mate- rial in the box, just as the new Maintenance Cartridge was originally packaged, and store the used cartridge keeping it level. • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 590: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF6400SE • If you did not perform the operation in Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement, this is the end of the procedure and you do not need to press the OK key in the next step. Note Press the OK button.
Page 591 iPF6400SE When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Cartridge 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 Maintenance Cartridge is displayed on the Display Screen, and you cannot print.
Page 592: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF6400SE Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ..........................592 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ..........................592 Cleaning the Paper Retainer ..........................595 Cleaning the Printhead ............................577 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Page 593 iPF6400SE Cleaning Inside the Top Cover • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Page 594 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF6400SE If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. •...
Page 595: Cleaning The Paper Retainer
iPF6400SE Cleaning the Paper Retainer • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Page 596 Cleaning the Paper Retainer iPF6400SE Fold a sheet of Plain Paper two or three times (a) and in- sert it under the Paper Retainer (b) from behind the printer to wipe the entire surface of the Paper Retainer clean. Attach the Roll Feed Unit. (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") P.386 ➔...
Page 597: Other Maintenance
iPF6400SE Carrying the Printer Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Carrying the Printer ............................... 597 Preparing to Transfer the Printer ........................... 600 Reinstalling the Printer ............................604 Updating the Firmware ............................607 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 within the same building.
Page 598 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 599 iPF6400SE Carrying the Printer 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 600: 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 601 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 602 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF6400SE Lift the ink tank lock levers and remove all ink tanks. Put the ink tanks in a plastic bag and seal it. • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Oth- erwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 603 iPF6400SE Preparing to Transfer the Printer When the process is finished, "Completed! Turn Power Off!!" is dis- played. Press the Power button and turn off the printer. Pack the printer Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Disconnect the power cord and interface cable.
Page 604: Reinstalling The Printer
Reinstalling the Printer iPF6400SE • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Important • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. Note Close the Top Cover.
Page 605 iPF6400SE Reinstalling the Printer Assemble the stand (optional) If you are using the optional Stand, assemble the Stand by referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide included with the Stand. • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand.
Page 606 Reinstalling the Printer iPF6400SE • Moving the printer requires at least three people. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Han- Caution dles. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer.
Page 607: Updating The Firmware
iPF6400SE Updating the Firmware Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. • When the printer is connected to a network (via TCP/IP), the printer's IP address may be changed if you reinstall the printer.
Page 608 Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firm- ware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 609: 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 ..............610 Problems Regarding Paper ..............
Page 610: 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 hyperlinks 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 ban- width.
Page 611: Problems Regarding Paper
iPF6400SE Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ..........................611 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ......................614 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ......................616 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ..................617 Cannot load sheets ..............................
Page 612 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 direction from the jam. • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper.
Page 613 iPF6400SE Clearing Jammed Roll Paper • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Important If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot • Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover.
Page 614: Clearing A Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually
Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually iPF6400SE • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Press the OK button.
Page 615 iPF6400SE Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Page 616: Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF6400SE • If it is difficult to perform operations from the front of the printer, perform operations from the back of the printer. Note • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Page 617: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
iPF6400SE Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot Remove scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...
Page 618: Cannot Load Sheets
Cannot load sheets iPF6400SE Cannot load sheets Cannot load sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source. Paper is not cut neatly Paper is not cut neatly Cause Corrective Action The paper is bent or curled at the cut position.
Page 619: Printing Does Not Start
iPF6400SE The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..................619 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ..................619 Ink Filling..
Page 620: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") P.576 ➔ 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 621: Problems With The Printing Quality
iPF6400SE Printing is faint Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..............................621 Paper rubs against the printhead .......................... 622 The edges of the paper are dirty ........................... 623 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................... 623 The back side of the paper is dirty ........................
Page 622: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
Paper rubs against the printhead iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action Printing may be faint if Print In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quality. Quality in Advanced Settings in Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest quality or High the printer driver is set to Stand- modes, but the printing quality is lower.
Page 623: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty
iPF6400SE The edges of the paper are dirty The edges of the paper are dirty The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after bor- Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. derless printing or printing on small pa- (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") P.592...
Page 624: Immediately After Borderless Printing, The Trailing Edge Margin Is Soiled During Regular Printing
Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") The Platen suction is too strong. P.565 ➔ BordlessOversize is set to Standard in the Control Panel menu. Set BordlessOversize to Little in the Control Panel menu.
Page 625: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
iPF6400SE Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") The Printhead is out of alignment. P.552 ➔ The Printhead nozzles are clog- Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. ged.
Page 626: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") driver does not match the type loaded in P.365 ➔...
Page 627 iPF6400SE Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen Open the Top Cover. Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. User's Guide...
Page 628 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF6400SE 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 254 mm (10 in) or 257 mm 10"x12"...
Page 629: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
iPF6400SE The contrast becomes uneven during printing The contrast becomes uneven during printing The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") P.558 ➔...
Page 630: Lines Or Colors Are Misaligned
Lines or colors are misaligned iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action In the Special Settings dialog box of Click the Special Settings button on the Layout sheet to display the Special Settings dia- the Windows printer driver, Fast log box, and then clear the option Fast Graphic Process. Graphic Process is selected.
Page 631: Cannot Print Over A Network
iPF6400SE Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ......................631 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ........................631 Cannot print over a NetWare network ........................631 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks ....................
Page 632: Cannot Print Over Appletalk Or Bonjour Networks
Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks iPF6400SE Cause Corrective Action The NetWare server and serv- Make sure there is enough free disk space on the NetWare file server. Insufficient disk space may ices are not configured correctly. prevent you from processing large print jobs. Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is configured correctly and the print queue is available.
Page 633: 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 634: 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 635: 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 636 Ink Level Detection iPF6400SE A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ▶...
Page 637 iPF6400SE Ink Level Detection Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
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Page 639: 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 ..................640 Messages regarding paper ..............
Page 640: Error Messages
iPF6400SE Error Messages Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch..................652 Blue platen switch is dirty............................. 652 Borderless printng not possible..........................648 Cannot adjust paper feed............................. 652 Cannot adjust printhead............................654 Cannot cut paper..............................648 Cannot detect ink level correctly.
Page 641 iPF6400SE Roll feed unit error..............................646 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder....................649 Roll printing is selected, but manual paper is loaded..................... 645 Roll printing is selected............................645 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized....................... 651 The paper is too small.
Page 642: Messages Regarding Paper
Paper mismatch iPF6400SE Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ..............................642 MediaType Mismatch ............................642 The paper is too small............................643 The paper is too small............................643 PaprWidth Mismatch ............................644 Paper size not detected............................644 Insufficient paper for job ............................
Page 643: The Paper Is Too Small
iPF6400SE The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded the printer driver.
Page 644: Paprwidth Mismatch
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF6400SE PaprWidth Mismatch PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume to Pause or Hold Job, the width of the loaded roll does printing.
Page 645: This Paper Cannot Be Used
iPF6400SE This paper cannot be used. 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 646: Roll Feed Unit Error
P.385 ➔ (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") P.386 ➔ If the message is displayed again despite these measures, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 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 647: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide
iPF6400SE Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action If paper is loaded from the Top Paper Feed Slot, follow the procedure below. Remove the paper. Next, use the procedure in Display Screen in Control Panel. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") P.388 ➔...
Page 648: Cannot Cut Paper
(See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.356 ➔ 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 649: Roll Paper Is Not Securely In Contact With Roll Holder
iPF6400SE Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Cause Corrective Action (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") The loaded paper is a size P.356 ➔ not compatible with border- Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print With Border, and then press the OK button to continue printing. The docu- less printing.
Page 650: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink insufficient. iPF6400SE Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient............................... 650 No ink left................................650 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank............... 650 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover....................650 Close Ink Tank Cover ............................
Page 651: Close Ink Tank Cover
iPF6400SE Close Ink Tank Cover Close Ink Tank Cover Close Ink Tank Cover Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank Cover is open. Close the Ink Tank Cover. 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 ×...
Page 652: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Cannot print as specified. iPF6400SE Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot print as specified............................652 Cannot adjust printhead............................654 Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch..................652 Borderless printng not possible..........................648 Blue platen switch is dirty.
Page 653: Check Printed Document
iPF6400SE Check printed document. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") P.577 ➔ Execute Adj. Quality again. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.") P.559 ➔ Highly transparent film is loaded that cannot be used Press the OK button to clear the error, and then adjust the feed amount manually.
Page 654: Messages Regarding Printheads
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF6400SE Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead............................654 Wrong printhead..............................654 Printhead error..............................654 Cannot recognize print head..........................654 Execute printhead cleaning........................... 655 Cannot adjust printhead. Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged.
Page 655: Execute Printhead Cleaning
iPF6400SE Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. Follow these steps to reinstall the Printhead. Open the Top Cover. Reinstall the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") P.578 ➔ Execute printhead cleaning. Execute printhead cleaning.
Page 656: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
No maintenance cartridge. iPF6400SE Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge............................ 656 Wrong maintenance cartridge..........................656 Maint. cart. The level is low ........................... 656 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................656 Maintenance cartridge full............................. 656 Maintenance cartridge problem.
Page 657: Other Messages
Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number)
Page 658: Prepare For Parts Replacement
You have uploaded firmware for a different model. Check the firmware version. Turn off the printer and wait a while before restor- ing 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 659: 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 660: 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 661: 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 compatible), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), AppleTalk For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." P.568 ➔ Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 662 Print Area iPF6400SE Sheets 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 re- quired.
Page 663 iPF6400SE Print Area • Printable area: The area that can be printed. • Guaranteed Print Area: We recommend printing within this area. Note • To print so that your original matches the print area exactly, use an oversized paper size that includes the required margin.
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Page 665: 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 666: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions iPF6400SE Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................... 666 Legal Notices ............................... 668 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures oth- er than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks.
Page 667 iPF6400SE Safety Precautions • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage the cable and lead to a fire or electrical shock. Caution • Never use an extension cord. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. •...
Page 668: Legal Notices
Legal Notices Legal Notices FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF6400SE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de- vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.
Page 669 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. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Page 670: Manuals For This Printer
Manuals for this printer iPF6400SE Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ............................670 About This User Manual ............................670 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Contents Medium Setup Guide...
Page 671 iPF6400SE About This User Manual (menus and buttons) Example: Click OK. Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key. 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."...
Page 672: Disposal Of The Product
iPF6400SE Disposal of the product Disposal of the product User's Guide...
Page 673: Weee Directive
iPF6400SE WEEE Directive WEEE Directive WEEE Directive User's Guide...
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Page 683 Index Accounting ........536, 537, 540, 541, 545 Navigate ............... 461 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ....... 40 NetWare network ............631 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ......... 565 Nozzle ................576 AppleTalk Network ........... 521, 523 Orientation ..........140, 142, 245, 257 Bonjour Network .............

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