Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 Manual

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Introductory Information

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.

MEMO

• 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.