Canon IPF8400S - Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor

• Managing the color calibration logs of remotely connected printers
The printer calibration logs are displayed in a list, making it possible to grasp the color management status of
multiple remotely connected printers.
This makes it possible for administrators to identify, execute, and manage printers that require color calibra-
tion, and makes administrative work more efficient.
Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor
Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor
Features of Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor
Color calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears when
printing due to individual variations or aging among the printers.
Executing color calibration with the printer sensor will print a test pattern (built into the printer) that is then read
automatically by the printer sensor.
By this operation, calibration adjustment values reflecting the print result of the test pattern are set automatically.
Important
• In order to increase the color stability precision when executing color calibration, maintain a constant temperature and
humidity environment each time within the range of temperatures of 15 to 30°C and within the range of humidities of 40
to 60%.
Executing color calibration under various temperature and humidity conditions may prevent the printer from making the
correct adjustments.
• Before color calibration, ensure the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight or other strong sources of light.
If the printer is exposed to strong sources of light, correct adjustment may not be possible.
Note
• When executing color calibration using paper such as LW Gloss Proof and LW Matte Proof in which thin wrinkles occur
easily, set Lowest to Head Height and Weak to VacuumStrngth.
(See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔ P.716
(See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔ P.724
Recommend Timing for Color Calibration
We recommend color calibration in the following situations.
• After initial printer installation
• After Printhead replacement
• If colors seem different from before, despite using the same printing environment, under the same conditions
• To ensure uniform colors when printing on multiple printers (however, be sure to use the same version of firm-
ware and printer driver, under the same settings)
• When the Execution Guide is displayed (Specifying Execution Guide ➔ P.737 )
Executing Color Calibration from the Control Panel on the Printer
Execute color calibration from the Control Panel on the printer as follows.
Refer to the information on Color Calibration Management Console operations when executing color calibration
from the computer.
(See "Executing Color Calibration (Windows).") ➔ P.757
(See "Executing Color Calibration (Mac OS).") ➔ P.789
• Preparing the Printer
1 You can confirm whether the paper to be loaded can be used in color calibration.
(See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.462
2 Load the paper.
(See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.469
(See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.471
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.492
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Executing Color Calibration from the Control Panel on the Printer
iPF8400S Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor
User's Guide
Color Management Color Calibration
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