Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400SE Manual

Platen
The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.

Borderless Printing Ink Grooves
For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing.

Cleaning Brush
When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen.
Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen.

Fixed Blade
The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper.

Linear Scale
The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when clean-
ing inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams.

Switch
Set the switch to the side opposite ● if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the ● side before
borderless printing.

(See "

Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.")

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Carriage

Carriage Cover
Protects the Carriage.

Printhead Fixer Cover
Holds the Printhead in place.

Printhead
The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing.

Printhead Fixer Lever
Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.

Cutter Unit
A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Retracted when not in use.

Cutter Unit Detachment Lever
Used when replacing the Cutter Unit.