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Canon iPF8400 - User Manual

Canon iPF8400
157 pages
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Large Format Printer
Basic Guide
Preface
Safety Precautions......................................................2
Manuals for this printer................................................... 6
Handling Paper
Handling rolls.................................................................. 9
Handling sheets............................................................ 18
Consumables and Maintenance
Ink Tanks...................................................................... 23
Printheads.................................................................... 34
Cutter Unit.................................................................... 42
Maintenance Cartridge................................................. 46
Cleaning the Printer...................................................... 53
Printer Parts
Operations and Display Screen.................................... 57
Printer parts.................................................................. 68
Printer Relocation
Preparing to Transfer the Printer.................................. 75
Software Installation
Installing the Printer Driver (Windows)......................... 86
Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)....................... 88
Convenient Printer Driver Features.............................. 90
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead................................................ 97
Adjusting the feed amount............................................ 99
Troubleshooting
Problems Regarding Paper........................................ 102
Printing does not start................................................. 111
The printer stops during a print job............................. 112
Problems with the printing quality............................... 113
Cannot print over a network........................................ 124
Installation problems................................................... 126
Other problems........................................................... 128
Error Message
Messages regarding paper......................................... 132
Messages regarding ink.............................................. 142
Messages regarding printing or adjustment................ 144
Messages regarding printheads................................. 147
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge......... 149
Messages regarding the hard disk.............................. 150
Other Messages......................................................... 152
Error Messages.......................................................... 154
Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Basic Guide
User's Guide Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide Electronic manual
ENG
Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.
ver1.00 2012-07-13

Table of Contents

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Summary

Preface and Manual Information

Safety Precautions

Follow warnings and precautions for safe printer operation, avoiding unexpected accidents or shocks.

Manuals for this printer

Information on available manuals and how to view electronic versions.

Handling Paper

Handling rolls

Instructions on how to attach, load, and remove paper rolls for printing.

Handling sheets

Instructions for loading and removing paper sheets for printing.

Consumables and Maintenance

Ink Tanks

Information on ink tank models, capacities, and purchasing details.

Printhead

Information about the printhead and how to replace it.

Maintenance Cartridge

Information about the maintenance cartridge and how to replace it.

Printer Setup and Operation

Printer Parts

Description of the printer's control panel and display screen interface.

Printer Relocation

Steps and precautions for preparing the printer for transfer to a new location.

Software Installation and Features

Software Installation

Guide for installing printer drivers and electronic manuals on Windows and Mac OS X.

Convenient Printer Driver Features

Overview of features like Print Preview, Borderless Printing, and Large-Format Printing.

Print Quality Adjustments

Adjusting the Printhead

Automatic adjustment to straighten lines and colors for optimal print quality.

Adjusting the feed amount

Methods for adjusting paper feed amount based on print quality or print length.

Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Guidance on clearing paper jams, printing issues, and network problems.

Error Message

Detailed list of error messages and their causes and corrective actions.

Summary

Preface and Manual Information

Safety Precautions

Follow warnings and precautions for safe printer operation, avoiding unexpected accidents or shocks.

Manuals for this printer

Information on available manuals and how to view electronic versions.

Handling Paper

Handling rolls

Instructions on how to attach, load, and remove paper rolls for printing.

Handling sheets

Instructions for loading and removing paper sheets for printing.

Consumables and Maintenance

Ink Tanks

Information on ink tank models, capacities, and purchasing details.

Printhead

Information about the printhead and how to replace it.

Maintenance Cartridge

Information about the maintenance cartridge and how to replace it.

Printer Setup and Operation

Printer Parts

Description of the printer's control panel and display screen interface.

Printer Relocation

Steps and precautions for preparing the printer for transfer to a new location.

Software Installation and Features

Software Installation

Guide for installing printer drivers and electronic manuals on Windows and Mac OS X.

Convenient Printer Driver Features

Overview of features like Print Preview, Borderless Printing, and Large-Format Printing.

Print Quality Adjustments

Adjusting the Printhead

Automatic adjustment to straighten lines and colors for optimal print quality.

Adjusting the feed amount

Methods for adjusting paper feed amount based on print quality or print length.

Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Guidance on clearing paper jams, printing issues, and network problems.

Error Message

Detailed list of error messages and their causes and corrective actions.

Canon iPF8400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max Print Resolution2400 x 1200 dpi
Number of Colors12
Ink TypePigment-based
Memory256MB
Hard Drive250 GB
TypeLarge Format Printer
Ink Droplet Size4 picoliter
Operating Systems SupportedWindows, Mac OS
ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Ethernet
Number of Nozzles30, 720
Ink Cartridge Capacity330ml
Media Thickness0.07 - 0.8mm
Power Consumption190W or less
Media HandlingRoll Feed
InterfaceUSB 2.0, Ethernet
Media SizeRoll paper: 10" - 44" (254 mm - 1118 mm) Cut sheet: 8" - 44" (203.2 mm - 1118 mm)
Media WidthRoll paper: 10" - 44" (254 mm - 1118 mm) Cut sheet: 8" - 44" (203.2 mm - 1118 mm)

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