Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S User Manual

Handling and Use of Paper
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls ........................................................................................................................ 523
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically ............................................................................................ 530
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls .................................................................................................................................... 532
Handling sheets 533
Loading Sheets in the Printer ............................................................................................................................................. 533
Printing From a Desired Starting Point ........................................................................................................................... 536
Removing Sheets ...................................................................................................................................................................... 539
Output Stacker 541
Parts of the Output Stacker ................................................................................................................................................ 541
Using the Output Stacker ..................................................................................................................................................... 542
Storing the Output Stacker .................................................................................................................................................. 546
Media take-up unit 548
Media Take-up Unit (Optional) ............................................................................................................................................ 548
Using the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) ....................................................................................................................... 548
Enabling Roll Take-Up ............................................................................................................................................................. 549
Disabling Roll Take-Up ............................................................................................................................................................ 549
Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit ............................................................................................ 550
Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit (Optional) .......................................................... 557
Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 560
The Features of Media Configuration Tool ................................................................................................................... 560
Installation Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................... 561
Starting Method ........................................................................................................................................................................ 563
Media Configuration Tool Main Window ......................................................................................................................... 564
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ......................................... 565
Adding Media Types ......................................................................................................................................................... 566
Changing Media Names .................................................................................................................................................. 569
Deleting Media Types You Have Added ................................................................................................................... 571
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide ............................................................................................................ 572
Changing the Display Order of Media Types ......................................................................................................... 574
Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ................................................................ 575
Compatible Paper .............................................................................................................................................................. 577
Add Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 578
Delete Custom Paper ....................................................................................................................................................... 584
Edit Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 584
Export Custom Media Information ............................................................................................................................. 585
Import Custom Media Information ............................................................................................................................. 586
Warnings ................................................................................................................................................................................ 587
Checking the update ............................................................................................................................................................... 589
Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 590
The Features of Media Configuration Tool ................................................................................................................... 590
Procedures for Installing ....................................................................................................................................................... 591
Starting Method ........................................................................................................................................................................ 592
Media Configuration Tool Main Window ......................................................................................................................... 593
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ......................................... 594
Adding Media Types ......................................................................................................................................................... 596
Changing Media Names .................................................................................................................................................. 598
Deleting Media Types You Have Added ................................................................................................................... 600
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide ............................................................................................................ 602
Changing the Display Order of Media Types ......................................................................................................... 604
Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ................................................................ 605
Compatible Paper .............................................................................................................................................................. 607
Add Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 608
Delete Custom Paper ....................................................................................................................................................... 614
Edit Custom Paper ............................................................................................................................................................ 615
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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S Specifications

General

Maximum Print Resolution	2400 x 1200 dpi
Ink Type	Pigment-based
Number of Ink Colors	8
Maximum Media Width	44 inches
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, macOS
Print Technology	Inkjet
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Media Sizes	Roll Paper: 10"-44"
Media Types	Glossy photo paper, Matte photo paper, Proofing paper
Ink Cartridge Capacity	130 ml
Power Consumption	190W or less (printing)
Ink Cartridge Configuration	MBK, C, M, Y, PC, PM, GY