Setup Guide
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...Manuals" on your PC. • Charging the system with ink fills the system MEMO between the ink tanks and printheads. This may cause the remaining ink indicator and maintenance cartridge capacity indicator to drop to about 80 % (the remaining ink indicator may drop to about 35 minutes. Color MEMO calibration...View Op. Check that appears, select HW Coated and press OK. 8 When paper advance ends, the system is automatically filled with ink for the first time and Printhead adjustment is shown on other compatible paper, refer to prevent the paper from individual variation and aged ...
...Manuals" on your PC. • Charging the system with ink fills the system MEMO between the ink tanks and printheads. This may cause the remaining ink indicator and maintenance cartridge capacity indicator to drop to about 80 % (the remaining ink indicator may drop to about 35 minutes. Color MEMO calibration...View Op. Check that appears, select HW Coated and press OK. 8 When paper advance ends, the system is automatically filled with ink for the first time and Printhead adjustment is shown on other compatible paper, refer to prevent the paper from individual variation and aged ...
Setup Guide
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...paper. (see steps 5-6 on . The electronic manuals installation is not installed. Hardware error. Turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 12 Paper loaded crooked. The printhead is now completed. Common messages and the causes are stored in Launchpad for Mac... in "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals". You may have encountered an error that cannot be easily resolved. Check ink tank. No maintenance cartridge installed. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause There is...
...paper. (see steps 5-6 on . The electronic manuals installation is not installed. Hardware error. Turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 12 Paper loaded crooked. The printhead is now completed. Common messages and the causes are stored in Launchpad for Mac... in "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals". You may have encountered an error that cannot be easily resolved. Check ink tank. No maintenance cartridge installed. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause There is...
User Guide
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... 833 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Ink Tanks 836 Ink Tanks ...836 Replacing Ink Tanks ...836 Checking Ink Tank Levels ...843 When to Replace Ink Tanks ...843 Printheads 845 Printhead ...845 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ...845 Cleaning the Printhead ...846 Replacing the Printhead ...847 Maintenance Cartridge 854 Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Checking the Remaining Maintenance...
... 833 Maintenance and Consumables 835 Ink Tanks 836 Ink Tanks ...836 Replacing Ink Tanks ...836 Checking Ink Tank Levels ...843 When to Replace Ink Tanks ...843 Printheads 845 Printhead ...845 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ...845 Cleaning the Printhead ...846 Replacing the Printhead ...847 Maintenance Cartridge 854 Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Checking the Remaining Maintenance...
User Guide
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... Control Panel does not light up 889 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are not cleared 906 The printer consumes a lot of ink ...906 Ink Level Detection ...907 Error Message Error Message 911 16 Error Messages 912 Messages regarding paper 914 Paper mismatch ...914 MediaType Mismatch ...914 is displayed... wide ...888 Printing does not start 889 The Data lamp on ...906 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...906 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are sent 889 Ink Filling..
... Control Panel does not light up 889 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are not cleared 906 The printer consumes a lot of ink ...906 Ink Level Detection ...907 Error Message Error Message 911 16 Error Messages 912 Messages regarding paper 914 Paper mismatch ...914 MediaType Mismatch ...914 is displayed... wide ...888 Printing does not start 889 The Data lamp on ...906 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...906 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are sent 889 Ink Filling..
User Guide
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...Job tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to print jobs. tab 632 A tab indicating status and showing menus related to ink. Pressing the OK button when this tab is highlighted. • Middle line displayed Indicates the printer status and shows menu names. •... displayed Indicates the printer status and shows menu names. • Bottom line displayed The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is displayed. User's Guide Control Panel Control Panel Display iPF6400 Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is shown on the first ...
...Job tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to print jobs. tab 632 A tab indicating status and showing menus related to ink. Pressing the OK button when this tab is highlighted. • Middle line displayed Indicates the printer status and shows menu names. •... displayed Indicates the printer status and shows menu names. • Bottom line displayed The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is displayed. User's Guide Control Panel Control Panel Display iPF6400 Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is shown on the first ...
User Guide
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... G/W DNS Set- Print a test pattern to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.854 Indicates information about the printhead. Specify the printer network information when using a static IP...the color calibration adjustment value in print jobs. Also, a hyphen (-) is displayed when there are no ink is displayed. Move the Carriage in preparation for executing color calibration. Choose Head Cleaning B if no execution...timing recommended for cleaning the Platen. iPF6400 Adjust Printer Calibration Setting Item Calibration Log Use Adj.
... G/W DNS Set- Print a test pattern to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.854 Indicates information about the printhead. Specify the printer network information when using a static IP...the color calibration adjustment value in print jobs. Also, a hyphen (-) is displayed when there are no ink is displayed. Move the Carriage in preparation for executing color calibration. Choose Head Cleaning B if no execution...timing recommended for cleaning the Platen. iPF6400 Adjust Printer Calibration Setting Item Calibration Log Use Adj.
User Guide
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...to 9999999. Choose OK to have the printer automatically execute the Advanced Adj. Indicates information about the printhead. Printhead L fo Printhead R iPF6400 Description, Instructions Choose On to restore the Admin. Select Warning > On to the default values. Priority > Automatic or Print Quality. ...Init.Admin.Pswd Adj. Settings can be configured from RemoteUI. Fine Feed (*2)(*3) Printer Paper Info Info (*2) Ink Info 656 Head In- Choosing Off prohibits access from the control panel. Indicates ink levels and maintenance cartridge capacity. User's Guide
...to 9999999. Choose OK to have the printer automatically execute the Advanced Adj. Indicates information about the printhead. Printhead L fo Printhead R iPF6400 Description, Instructions Choose On to restore the Admin. Select Warning > On to the default values. Priority > Automatic or Print Quality. ...Init.Admin.Pswd Adj. Settings can be configured from RemoteUI. Fine Feed (*2)(*3) Printer Paper Info Info (*2) Ink Info 656 Head In- Choosing Off prohibits access from the control panel. Indicates ink levels and maintenance cartridge capacity. User's Guide
User Guide
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...calibration was performed. The past five error codes. Utilization status of RAM. Calibration Color calibration settings. User's Guide Ink-related information. Indicates the total amount of replacement parts that require servicing. Calibration Log (Unique Calibration) A record of... lot number. Set./Adj. Adjust Printer Adjustment settings. Menu Settings and adjustment information. Value Set Exec. Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. iPF6400 Status Print Use Adj. Guide Printer Info Ink Info MC PC, C, MBK, Y, M, PM, R, G, B, PGY, GY, BK System Info RAM...
...calibration was performed. The past five error codes. Utilization status of RAM. Calibration Color calibration settings. User's Guide Ink-related information. Indicates the total amount of replacement parts that require servicing. Calibration Log (Unique Calibration) A record of... lot number. Set./Adj. Adjust Printer Adjustment settings. Menu Settings and adjustment information. Value Set Exec. Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. iPF6400 Status Print Use Adj. Guide Printer Info Ink Info MC PC, C, MBK, Y, M, PM, R, G, B, PGY, GY, BK System Info RAM...
User Guide
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c Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. b LAN connector (Gigabit Ethernet) Connect a LAN cable to this port. d Carrying Handles (5) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides. 665 User's Guide j Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") →P.669 Back Printer Parts Printer parts a USB Port Connect a USB cable to this connector. iPF6400 Back i Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink.
c Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. b LAN connector (Gigabit Ethernet) Connect a LAN cable to this port. d Carrying Handles (5) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides. 665 User's Guide j Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") →P.669 Back Printer Parts Printer parts a USB Port Connect a USB cable to this connector. iPF6400 Back i Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink.
User Guide
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c Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts 669 a Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in printing. It serves a key role in various colors. User's Guide b Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. iPF6400 a Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place.
c Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts 669 a Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in printing. It serves a key role in various colors. User's Guide b Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. iPF6400 a Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place.
User Guide
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Maintenance and Consumables iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 836 Printheads 845 Maintenance Cartridge 854 Cleaning the Printer 861 Other Maintenance 866 Consumables 875 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message 911 Specifications 933 Appendix 939 835
Maintenance and Consumables iPF6400 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 19 Enhanced Printing Options 35 Windows Software 173 Mac OS X Software 359 Handling and Use of Paper 523 Control Panel 629 Printer Parts 663 Network Setting 673 Print Job Management 707 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727 Color Management 747 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 836 Printheads 845 Maintenance Cartridge 854 Cleaning the Printer 861 Other Maintenance 866 Consumables 875 Troubleshooting 877 Error Message 911 Specifications 933 Appendix 939 835
User Guide
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...or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer for checking the nozzles. 6 Check the printing results. Contact your Canon Important dealer. The Set./Adj. Choose one of its useful life. Print a test pattern to complete. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning... or contains foreign substances. It takes about six minutes to select Nozzle Check, and then press the OK button. iPF6400 If some sections of ink. Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may have reached the end of two Printhead cleaning modes...
...or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer for checking the nozzles. 6 Check the printing results. Contact your Canon Important dealer. The Set./Adj. Choose one of its useful life. Print a test pattern to complete. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning... or contains foreign substances. It takes about six minutes to select Nozzle Check, and then press the OK button. iPF6400 If some sections of ink. Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may have reached the end of two Printhead cleaning modes...
User Guide
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lect the Settings/Adj. Select Printhead L when replacing the left after the pouch is a risk of Maintenance cartridge is correct. 848 8 Press the OK button. After removing the Printhead from the Printer.") →P.538 • When using a roll, rewind it. (...9660; to se- Menu is not displayed, press the Menu button. The ink begins to be ink around the nozzles of the Print- Handle the Printhead carefully during Printhead replacement. Access the menu for replace- Replacing the Printhead iPF6400 • There may stain clothing. • Do not open the Printhead pouch...
lect the Settings/Adj. Select Printhead L when replacing the left after the pouch is a risk of Maintenance cartridge is correct. 848 8 Press the OK button. After removing the Printhead from the Printer.") →P.538 • When using a roll, rewind it. (...9660; to se- Menu is not displayed, press the Menu button. The ink begins to be ink around the nozzles of the Print- Handle the Printhead carefully during Printhead replacement. Access the menu for replace- Replacing the Printhead iPF6400 • There may stain clothing. • Do not open the Printhead pouch...
User Guide
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...-16 • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge." →P.854 Note Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on the Display Screen. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 859 When to Replace the Mainte- Handle the...
...-16 • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge." →P.854 Note Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on the Display Screen. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ...854 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 859 When to Replace the Mainte- Handle the...
User Guide
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... on the printer, during Printhead clean- Ink may leak out. Important ing, or when ink is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to se- iPF6400 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access...
... on the printer, during Printhead clean- Ink may leak out. Important ing, or when ink is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to se- iPF6400 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access...
User Guide
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... as you seal the zipper. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level as you remove it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on both sides, keep the cartridge level during re- Do not install a used ...Maintenance Car- If you put it in the plastic bag that was in half. tridge in another printer. 4 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it . iPF6400 3 Pull out the...
... as you seal the zipper. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level as you remove it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on both sides, keep the cartridge level during re- Do not install a used ...Maintenance Car- If you put it in the plastic bag that was in half. tridge in another printer. 4 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it . iPF6400 3 Pull out the...
User Guide
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... programs, Canon supports recycling of the new Maintenance Cartridge, insert it completely, keeping it level. Note tridges. iPF6400 • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box, just as the new Maintenance Cartridge was originally packaged, and store the used cartridge keeping it level. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 858 User's Guide Otherwise, ink may Important...
... programs, Canon supports recycling of the new Maintenance Cartridge, insert it completely, keeping it level. Note tridges. iPF6400 • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box, just as the new Maintenance Cartridge was originally packaged, and store the used cartridge keeping it level. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 858 User's Guide Otherwise, ink may Important...
User Guide
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..., access the Tab Selection screen on the Display Screen. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 9 Press the OK button. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. iPF6400 8 Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by checking the Maintenance...
..., access the Tab Selection screen on the Display Screen. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 9 Press the OK button. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. iPF6400 8 Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by checking the Maintenance...
User Guide
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...to Transfer the Printer iPF6400 • Depending on the state of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- Items to Prepare Setup Guide Packaging material New Maintenance Cartridge (2) Used for ...the OK button to display the confirmation screen. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to open the Ink Tank Cover. • If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Once preparations... the Display Screen and preparation is displayed, press the OK button and contact your Canon dealer for reference when packing the printer Used to pack the printer Used to draw...
...to Transfer the Printer iPF6400 • Depending on the state of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- Items to Prepare Setup Guide Packaging material New Maintenance Cartridge (2) Used for ...the OK button to display the confirmation screen. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to open the Ink Tank Cover. • If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Once preparations... the Display Screen and preparation is displayed, press the OK button and contact your Canon dealer for reference when packing the printer Used to pack the printer Used to draw...
User Guide
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..., reinstall the ink tank, and perform the procedure again. 2 Open the Top Cover. Pack the printer Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it in may cause Important damage. Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 872 User's Guide iPF6400 • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge unless a replacement...
..., reinstall the ink tank, and perform the procedure again. 2 Open the Top Cover. Pack the printer Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it in may cause Important damage. Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 872 User's Guide iPF6400 • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge unless a replacement...
