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Introductory Information

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Setup Guide

QT5-7121-V1

©CANON INC. 2012 

PRINTED IN CHINA

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Overview of Setup 

These are the steps in printer installation.

Preparations

Store Accessories in the Pocket

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Install the Software and the 

Electronic Manuals

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Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

Mount the Ink Tanks

Install the Printheads

• Even if you do not use the printer driver, be sure to install 

Media 

Configuration Tool

 from the provided 

User Software CD-ROM

With 

Media Configuration Tool

, the paper types that are available 

in your area can be registered to the printer. For instructions on 

installation, refer to "Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals" 

on page 8. (In Windows, select 

Install Individual Software

 in the 

Setup Menu

 window to install 

Media Configuration Tool

 only.)

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• We recommend doing a color calibration after completing the setup 

to adjust variations in the colors.

Details for each step are given in this Setup Guide. Simply follow the instructions 

to install the printer. 
If an error message is displayed during setup or other problems occur, refer to 

"Responding to Messages".

Space Required for Installation

An area that is larger than the dimensions shown below is needed to install 

the printer.

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Caution

• When using the output stacker in the front ejection position, provide at 

least 1400 mm (55 inches) of unobstructed space in front of the printer.

Introduction

The Manuals Supplied with This Printer

After installing the printer as shown in this Setup Guide, refer to the 

manuals for instructions on operation and maintenance.
Printed Manuals

Basic Guide

The Basic Guide contains the following information:
 • Loading paper, Replacing the consumables, Control Panel menus, 

and others

 • Troubleshooting tips and Error messages

 • Preparations for transferring the printer

Electronic Manuals

User's Guide

This guide describes advanced usage of the printer such as paper 

saving tips, how to print a poster and banner with the supplied software 

and print quality adjusting method, in addition to the basic instructions 

for printing on roll paper or cut sheet.

Paper Reference Guide

This guide describes about the types and specifications of the available 

media on the printer.

To refer to the electronic manuals
• Windows :

Double-click the 

iPFxxxx Support

 desktop 

icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.)

• Mac OS X :

Click the 

iPF Support

 icon in the 

Dock

 

(

Launchpad

 in OS X v10.7 and later).

Package Contents

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a. Printer
b. Roll holder
c. Set of manuals
d. Allen wrench
e. Set of CD-ROMs

f.  Ejection support (x4)
g. Setup Guide (this document)
h. 3-inch paper core attachment #2
i.  3-inch paper core attachment #1
j. Power cord

k. Printhead (x2)
l.  Starter ink tanks
  BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PM, 

PC, GY, PGY, R, G, B

m. Adjustment paper

Other documentation may also be included in the package.

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• Some items are included with the printer but not described in this 

manual. Keep these items in a safe place after setup because they are 

used in various printing applications. 

• For instructions on the included items not described in this manual, refer 

to the User's Guide. 

• A cable to connect the printer to a computer is not provided with the 

printer. 

• Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON 

INC. 

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other 

countries. 

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 
• All other trademarks or registered trademarks described in this Setup Guide are the property of their 

respective owners.

Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer. 

Keep this manual in a handy location for future reference.

Summary of Contents for imagePROGRAF iPF8400

Page 1: ...menus and others Troubleshooting tips and Error messages Preparations for transferring the printer Electronic Manuals User s Guide This guide describes advanced usage of the printer such as paper savi...

Page 2: ...ft to remove it Pull the carriage spacer b in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove it a b MEMO The Belt Stopper screw carriage spacer and Allen Wrench are needed when moving the printer to a...

Page 3: ...void dropping the ink tank after removing it from the pouch Otherwise ink may leak and cause stains Do not remove ink tanks to shake them after they have been mounted Doing so may cause ink to spill 8...

Page 4: ...If the ink lamp does not light repeat steps 5 and 9 11 Check that the ink lamp is alight and then push the ink tank more strongly until is touches the base PM R G B BK M 12 Repeat steps 5 to 11 to mo...

Page 5: ...a up and facing the front of the printer as shown in the figure Carefully push the printhead firmly into the carriage b ensuring that the parts that were covered by the protective parts do not touch...

Page 6: ...urface where it may roll off A falling paper roll creates the risk of personal injury Do not allow the roll holder to be subjected to strong impact when loading a roll of paper Strong impact can damag...

Page 7: ...display screen refer to steps 10 and 11 to reload the roll of paper If the error occurs again after you reload the paper remove the roll holder from the printer and check to make sure that the roll o...

Page 8: ...owing screen may be displayed during installation depending on the security settings of your computer Select Deactivate the block and click Next You can print from Windows via USB or TCP IP network co...

Page 9: ...u restart the computer the software settings are enabled The software installation is now completed An iPFxxxx Support desktop icon is created after installation iPFxxxx represents the printer model N...

Page 10: ...insert the provided User Software CD ROM for your operating system in the CD ROM drive 3 Perform procedures of steps 2 8 on page 8 When searching the available printer on the network In the Method of...

Page 11: ...4 Enter the IP address MEMO How to enter IP addresses 1 Press the and keys to select a field for inputting values 2 Use the and keys to input values Pressing increases the value by one Pressing decre...

Page 12: ...ftware 2 On the desktop double click the CD ROM icon and then the iPF Printer Setup icon 3 If the following screen is displayed enter the user name and password of a user with administrative rights an...

Page 13: ...the printer will be used and the language of the user manual to install and then click OK 26 Check the message and click Continue 27 After reading the software license agreement click Continue 28 Cli...

Page 14: ...ic manuals installation is now completed 31 Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock Launchpad in OS X v10 7 and later 32 When clicking the User s Manual button the User s Guide will be opened and click...

Page 15: ...ations routine maintenance and troubleshooting tips so you can refer to it as needed 2 If you are using a stand store accessories such as the 3 inch paper core attachment in the accessory pocket MEMO...

Page 16: ...he error occurs again after you reload the roll of paper remove the roll holder from the printer and check to make sure that the paper is in close contact with the roll holder flange See step 5 on pag...

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