Page 1: Table Of Contents
Large Format Printer Basic Guide Preface Safety Precautions ............2 Manuals for this printer ........... 6 Handling Paper Handling rolls ..............9 Handling sheets ............18 Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks ..............31 Printheads ..............38 Maintenance Cartridge ..........45 Cleaning the Printer ............
Page 2: Preface
Safety Precautions iPF6450 Preface Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ................................2 Legal Notices ..................................4 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or elec- trical shocks.
Page 3: In An Emergency
iPF6450 Safety Precautions • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage the cable and lead to a fire or electrical shock. Caution • Never use an extension cord. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. •...
Page 4: Legal Notices
Legal Notices Legal Notices FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF6450 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 5 Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail. Trademarks • 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. •...
Page 6: Manuals For This Printer
Manuals for this printer iPF6450 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ..............................6 Viewing the Electronic manuals ..........................6 About This User Manual ..............................7 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Contents Medium...
Page 7: About This User Manual
iPF6450 About This User Manual When the imagePROGRAF Support Information is displayed, click the User Manual icon or the Pa- per Reference Guide icon. • Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage in Stay Informed to access the imagePROGRAF web site. Note About This User Manual About This User Manual •...
Page 8 About This User Manual iPF6450 • Screens depicted in this user manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the ac- tual screens because of subsequent updates. • May we request • The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice. We strive to ensure accuracy of information in this user manual, but if you notice errors or omissions, •...
Page 9: Handling Paper Handling Rolls
iPF6450 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder Handling Paper Handling Paper Handling rolls Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ..........................9 Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................11 Removing the Roll from the Printer ........................14 Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually ......... 16 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll.
Page 10 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder iPF6450 Follow steps 3 and 4. →User's Guide (HTML) Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. Insert the attachments for the roll paper on the Roll Holder. • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Attach the included 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder.
Page 11: Loading Rolls In The Printer
iPF6450 Loading Rolls in the Printer With the Roll Holder resting horizontally and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, in- sert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll firmly until it touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.
Page 12 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF6450 →User's Guide (HTML) Press the Load button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press ▲...
Page 13 iPF6450 Loading Rolls in the Printer • If it is difficult to load rolls from the front of the printer, load rolls from the back of the printer. If the printer has a Spectrophotometer Unit (option), lowering the Up-down Unit makes it easier to perform op- Note erations from the front of the printer.
Page 14: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF6450 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. • Cut the edge of the roll using the Paper Cutting function if the edge is creased or soiled. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide Important •...
Page 15 iPF6450 Removing the Roll from the Printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The roll is rewound. If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in • the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the Important leading edge of the roll.
Page 16 Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually iPF6450 • For instructions on removing rolls from the Roll Holder, see "Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder." →User's Guide Note Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.11 Note Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually...
Page 17 iPF6450 Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually • When pressing down on the Up-down Unit, handle the central part (near the blue label). Handling the ends may cause damage. Note • After the paper operations are complete, the Up-down Unit will automatically return to its original position. Basic Guide...
Page 18: Handling Sheets
Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6450 Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot ..........................18 Removing Sheets ................................29 Lowering the Up-down Unit of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Manually ......... 16 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot When printing on individual sheets, load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot.
Page 19 iPF6450 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot • One sheet of paper can be loaded at a time. Do not load multiple sheets. This may cause paper jams. • Before feeding paper or printing, make sure the sheet is flat against the Paper Tray Cover. The sheet may jam if it curls Important before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front.
Page 20 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6450 Load one sheet, printing-side up, in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Insert the paper until it touches the far end of the tray lightly. • If you load a sheet larger than A2, the sheet may fall behind the printer under its own weight. Put your hand under the sheet to support it and prevent it from falling.
Page 21 iPF6450 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Loading Heavyweight Sheets in the Front Paper Feed Slot →User's Guide (HTML) • Always load POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot for printing. Loading it in other ways may impair operation and damage the printer.
Page 22 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6450 After "Open top cover." is displayed, open the Top Cover. Set the leading edge of one sheet, printing-side up, on the Front Tray Guides, and insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keeping it level. •...
Page 23 iPF6450 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot As you look inside the Top Cover, insert the lead- ing edge of the sheet between the Platen and Pa- per Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides.
Page 24 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6450 When "Close top cover." is displayed, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The sheet is held between the Platen and Back Cover, and feeding begins. • If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job.
Page 25 iPF6450 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. • When using the Spectrophotometer Unit(option) →User's Guide (HTML) When the "Leave 70cm (28") space behind printer." message appears, make sure that there is sufficient space behind the printer and press the OK button.
Page 26 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6450 When the "Open the Spectrophotometer Unit cover." message appears, open the Spectropho- tometer Unit Cover. Insert one sheet of paper along the guide side of the Up-down Unit, making sure it is level. •...
Page 27 iPF6450 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot Looking at the inside of the Top Cover, hold the pa- per parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), place it be- tween the Platen and the Paper Retainer (a), and then align it with the orange Paper Alignment Line (b).
Page 28 Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot iPF6450 When the "Close Spectrophotometer Unit cov- er." message appears, close the Spectrophotome- ter Unit Cover. When the "Close top cover." message appears, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The paper will then be fixed and fed between the Platen and the Back Cover.
Page 29: Removing Sheets
iPF6450 Removing Sheets Removing Sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. • Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot →P.29 • Removing heavyweight sheets from the front paper feed slot →P.29 • The operations for a printer with a Spectrophotometer Unit (option) are the same as for a printer with no Spectrophotom- eter Unit (option).
Page 30 Removing Sheets iPF6450 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. As the printer ejects the paper, the paper is stopped momentarily with the trailing edge still held in the roll- ers. Press the OK button. The sheet can now be removed.
Page 31: Consumables And Maintenance Ink Tanks
iPF6450 Ink Tanks Consumables and Maintenance Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks .................................... 31 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................... 31 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Colors Model number Ink Type Capacity Matte black PFI-106 MBK Black PFI-106 BK...
Page 32 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6450 • Depending on the color, you can also use ink tanks of different capacities. Note Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. •...
Page 33 iPF6450 Replacing Ink Tanks Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 34 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6450 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it. Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button.
Page 35 iPF6450 Replacing Ink Tanks Installing Ink Tanks Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank sev- en or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeat- edly.
Page 36 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF6450 Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down. • Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. Important If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it in.
Page 37 iPF6450 Replacing Ink Tanks • If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrong direction, the rotating part of the Ink Important Tank Lock Lever come out of place. If this happens, open the Ink Tank Lock Lever to return it to the proper position.
Page 38: Printheads
If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead." Replace the Printhead on the right side. • If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement Replace the Printhead as directed. Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead."...
Page 39 iPF6450 Replacing the Printhead • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. Important • Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install it right away.
Page 40 Replacing the Printhead iPF6450 Replace the Printhead Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lev- er is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.
Page 41 iPF6450 Replacing the Printhead • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage Important them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
Page 42 Replacing the Printhead iPF6450 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c).
Page 43 iPF6450 Replacing the Printhead While firmly holding the Printhead you have re- moved, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protec- tive Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. •...
Page 44 Replacing the Printhead iPF6450 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 11 minutes for ink to fill the system. • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink. Important •...
Page 45: Maintenance Cartridge
iPF6450 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ..............................45 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................45 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number MC-16 • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge." →P.45 Note Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
Page 46 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6450 If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. • Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead cleaning, or when ink is being absorbed.
Page 47: Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
iPF6450 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and remove the plastic bag and packaging materi- al. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 48 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6450 • If the Spectrophotometer Unit is mounted, grasp the blue handles on the left and right sides of the Spectrophotom- Note eter Eject Guide and remove the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide from the Spectrophotometer Unit. Pull out the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a).
Page 49 Important • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used mainte- nance cartridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to Note process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 50 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6450 Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. • If the Spectrophotometer Unit is mounted, grasp the blue handles on the left and right sides of the Note Spectrophotometer Eject Guide, align the protrud-...
Page 51: Cleaning The Printer
iPF6450 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ..........................51 Cleaning the Printhead ..............................53 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts ..................54 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Page 52 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF6450 If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. •...
Page 53: Cleaning The Printhead
iPF6450 Cleaning the Printhead • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. Important Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage •...
Page 54 If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Page 55 iPF6450 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts Open the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. Press down on the center (near the blue label) of the Up-down Unit to lower the Up-down Unit. Open the Up-down Unit cover. Basic Guide...
Page 56 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts iPF6450 Grasp the part with the blue label in the central part of the Spectrophotometer Carriage and move it to the position shown in the diagram. Move the White Calibration Tile Holder in the direc- tion of the arrow and remove it from the Up-down Unit.
Page 57 iPF6450 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts • Never touch the white part of the White Calibration Tile. If the white part is dirty, the printer may not be able to obtain Important the correct color measurement results. Wipe the surface of the White Calibration Tile clean with a dry, soft cloth. If the white part is particularly dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe the sur- face of the White Calibration Tile clean and use a dry cloth to dry the surface.
Page 58 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts iPF6450 Close the Spectrophotometer Unit Cover. Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Eject Guide Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →User's Guide Unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.
Page 59: Cleaning The Paper Presser
iPF6450 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts • When handling the White/Black Backing Plate, do not touch the white backing plate (a) or black back- Important ing plate (b) directly with your hands. If the surface becomes dirty or scratched, the print- er may not be able to obtain the correct color measurement results.
Page 60 Cleaning the Spectrophotometer Unit (option) Parts iPF6450 If the Paper presser is dirty, wipe it clean with a dry cloth. If it is particularly dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe the Paper presser clean and use a dry cloth to dry it.
Page 61: Printer Parts Operations And Display Screen
iPF6450 Control Panel Printer Parts Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ..................................61 Menu Operations ................................62 Menu Structure ................................66 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages. Power button (green) Turns the printer on and off.
Page 62: Menu Operations
Menu Operations iPF6450 Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level of the menu item, enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values. Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the OK button. Back button Displays the screen before the current screen.
Page 63 iPF6450 Menu Operations • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Simply press buttons on the Control Panel to access menus on various tabs from the Tab Selection screen and set or execute Menu items.
Page 64 Menu Operations iPF6450 • Lower menus are available if is displayed at left next to the second and subsequent rows. To access the lower menus, select the menu and press the OK button. Specifying menu items Menu items can be set as follows. Press ▲...
Page 65 iPF6450 Menu Operations Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button. • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Note Executing menu commands Menu commands can be executed as follows.
Page 66: Menu Structure
Menu Structure iPF6450 Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 67: Ink Menu
iPF6450 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off *┋ On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Configuration Tool.
Page 68: Set./Adj. Menu
Menu Structure iPF6450 Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Nozzle Check ┋ ColorCheck Print ( *14 )┋ Status Print ┋ Interface Print ┋ Paper Details ┋ Test Print Print Job Log ┋...
Page 69 iPF6450 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Sec. DNS SrvAddr ( *9 ) DNS Host Name ( *9 ) DNS Domain Name ( *9 ) On ┋ Off * IPv6 ( *8 ) IPv6 Support ( *8 ) IPv6 Stles-...
Page 70 Menu Structure iPF6450 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level 0:London (GMT) ┋ +1:Paris,Rome ┋ +2:Athens,Cairo ┋ +3:Moscow ┋ Time Zone +4:Eerevan,Baku ┋ +5:Islamabad ┋ +6:Dacca ┋ +7:Bangkok ┋ +8:Hong ( *8 ) Kong ┋...
Page 71 iPF6450 Menu Structure *3: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if NetWare is Off. *6: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *7: Follows the setting in Date Format. *8: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users.
Page 72: Printer Parts
Front iPF6450 Printer parts Printer parts Front ..................................... 72 Back ...................................... 73 Top Cover (Inside) ................................73 Paper Feed Slots ................................74 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover ..........................75 Carriage ....................................75 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ..............................76 Vents ....................................77 Front Front Standard...
Page 73 iPF6450 Back Back Back USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. LAN connector (Gigabit Ethernet) Connect a LAN cable to this port. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. Carrying Handles (5) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides.
Page 74: Paper Feed Slots
Paper Feed Slots iPF6450 Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. 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.
Page 75: Inside The Roll Feed Unit Cover
iPF6450 Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Paper Alignment Line Load heavyweight sheets parallel to this line. Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot.
Page 76 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF6450 Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it.
Page 77 iPF6450 Vents • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. Vents Vents There are vents at three positions of the printer as shown: on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3).
Page 78: Printer Relocation
To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. • Avoid tilting the printer excessively during transit. This may cause ink in the printer to leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to tilt the printer in transit, contact your Canon dealer. Important •...
Page 79 If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." is shown on the Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the OK Important button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover.
Page 80 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF6450 • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important Close all ink tank lock levers, and then close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes.
Page 81 iPF6450 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Open the Top Cover. Pinch the Belt together, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper to the Carriage Shaft. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and dam- Important age the printer.
Page 82: Reinstalling The Printer
Reinstalling the Printer iPF6450 Close the Top Cover. If any options are attached to the printer, remove them from the printer and pack them. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box.
Page 83 iPF6450 Reinstalling the Printer Install the printer Install the printer on a table or other flat surface. If you will use the printer on an optional Stand, as- semble the Stand before mounting the printer on it, and then secure it with the Main Unit Securing Bolts.
Page 84 Reinstalling the Printer iPF6450 Plug the power cord into the outlet. Press the Power button to turn the printer on. Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection.
Page 85 iPF6450 Reinstalling the Printer Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11 Basic Guide...
Page 86: Software Installation
Installing the Software (Windows) iPF6450 Software Installation Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) Installing the Software Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (TCP/IP) connections.
Page 87 iPF6450 Installing the Software (Windows) • For USB connections, when the dialog box at right is displayed, make sure the printer is on Important and connect the printer and computer with the USB cable. On the Finish window, select Restart my comput- er now and click Restart.
Page 88: Installing The Printer Driver (Mac Os X)
Installing the Software (Mac OS X) iPF6450 Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Installing the Software Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (Bonjour or IP) connections.
Page 89 iPF6450 Installing the Software (Mac OS X) After installation, click Quit. Installation of the software is now finished. Next, connect the printer and computer. After confirming the printer is on, connect the printer to your computer or the network. Click Next and follow the instructions displayed to register the printer to set up and update the paper information.
Page 90: Convenient Printer Driver Features
Print Preview iPF6450 Convenient Printer Driver Features Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview ..................................90 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) ......................92 Borderless Printing ................................ 93 Large-Format Printing ..............................94 Enlarged/Reduced Printing ............................95 Other Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-Ins ................96 Print Preview Print Preview Using the print preview function enables the following.
Page 91 In the File menu of the source application, choose the appropriate menu item for printer settings to display the Print dialog box. Access the Main pane. Select the Print Preview check box. After you click Print, the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Basic Guide...
Page 92 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) iPF6450 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. When you print an original that is in portrait orienta- tion, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it fits within the roll width.
Page 93: Borderless Printing
iPF6450 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the pa- per.
Page 94: Large-Format Printing
Large-Format Printing iPF6450 Large-Format Printing Large-Format Printing You can create vertical or horizontal banners by print- ing originals in banner formats on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applica- tions in your preferred size can be enlarged to fill the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
Page 95: Enlarged/Reduced Printing
iPF6450 Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarged/Reduced Printing Originals can be printed at larger or smaller sizes, as desired. Configuring Settings in Windows Access the Page Setup sheet. Click the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application.
Page 96 Other Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-Ins iPF6450 Other Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-Ins Other Methods of Printing: Printing from Print Plug-Ins Using print plug-ins, you can print directly from applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Digital Photo Profes- sional.
Page 97: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
iPF6450 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors If vertical lines in printed documents are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj.. The print- er will print and read a test pattern, and the Printhead position will be adjusted automatically.
Page 98 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF6450 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings. Important On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶...
Page 99: Adjusting The Feed Amount
iPF6450 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ....................99 Automatic Banding Adjustment ..........................100 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method There are two methods of adjusting the paper feed amount, Print Quality and Print Length, either of which will be applied during printing.
Page 100: Automatic Banding Adjustment
Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF6450 Automatic Banding Adjustment Automatic Banding Adjustment If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount. There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper). In either mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
Page 101 iPF6450 Automatic Banding Adjustment Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 102: Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF6450 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ....................... 102 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ............................ 103 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually ......................106 Cut sheets cannot be pulled out from the front paper feed slot ............109 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ................
Page 103: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
iPF6450 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Back Cover. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Page 104 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF6450 Press the OK button. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover →User's Guide (HTML) Open the Top Cover and move the Car- riage to the side. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Page 105 iPF6450 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and dam- age the printer. •...
Page 106: Clearing A Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually
Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually iPF6450 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. •...
Page 107 iPF6450 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually Open the Top Cover and manually move the Carriage to the side. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover.
Page 108 Clearing a Jammed Sheet, Fed Manually iPF6450 • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Page 109: Cut Sheets Cannot Be Pulled Out From The Front Paper Feed Slot
iPF6450 Cut sheets cannot be pulled out from the front paper feed slot • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back of the printer. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Page 110: Paper Is Not Cut Neatly
Paper is not cut neatly iPF6450 Paper is not cut neatly Paper is not cut neatly Cause Corrective Action The paper is bent or curled at the cut position. Straighten out any curling by the edges of the paper. Paper rises by the ends of the cut position before Reload the paper correctly.
Page 111: Printing Does Not Start
iPF6450 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ................111 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ................111 Ink Filling..
Page 112: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →User's Guide A print job was received from an in- Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. compatible printer driver. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Basic Guide...
Page 113: Problems With The Printing Quality
iPF6450 Printing is faint Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ................................113 Paper rubs against the printhead .......................... 113 The edges of the paper are dirty .......................... 114 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................... 115 The back side of the paper is dirty ........................
Page 114: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty
→User's Guide You are printing on heavyweight paper When printing on Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper or other paper-based media, choose a or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after VacuumStrngth setting of Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If rubbing still oc- absorbing ink.
Page 115: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
iPF6450 The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action You are printing on heavyweight paper or (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →User's Guide paper that curls or wrinkles easily after ab- When printing on CAD Tracing Paper or other film-based media, choose a VacuumStrngth sorbing ink.
Page 116: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate
Printed colors are inaccurate iPF6450 Printed colors are inaccurate Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the Ad- In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color vanced Settings of the printer driver. Mode to adjust colors.
Page 117: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Density may be uneven if you use Glossy In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quali- Paper or Canon Coated Paper. The type of paper specified in the printer Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
Page 118: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action When you load paper in the Front Paper (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") Feed Slot and print, colors may be uneven →User's Guide at the leading edge of the paper.
Page 119 iPF6450 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. Basic Guide...
Page 120 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF6450 Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Number Dimensions Paper Size 254 mm (10 in) or 257 mm 10"x12", 8"x10", or JIS B4 355 mm (14 in) 14"x17"...
Page 121: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
iPF6450 The contrast becomes uneven during printing Close the Top Cover. The contrast becomes uneven during printing The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") →User's Guide The type of paper specified in the printer driver Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
Page 122: Documents Are Printed In Monochrome
Documents are printed in monochrome iPF6450 Documents are printed in monochrome Documents are printed in monochrome Cause Corrective Action In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, specify Color in Color Mode and try Monochrome or Monochrome (Photo), is speci- printing again.
Page 123: Borders Appear During Borderless Printing
iPF6450 Borders appear during borderless printing Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer Press the Stop button and stop printing. driver does not match the type loaded in Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. the printer.
Page 124: Spectrophotometer Trouble Shooting
White Calibration Tile need to be ad- bration Tile to their original levels of accuracy and precision. justed. Contact your Canon dealer for more information on adjustment services. (See "Replacing the Spectrophotometer Sensor of the Spectrophotometer Unit (option).") →User's Guide The color of the White/Black Backing Turn the printer off and then change the color of the White/Black Backing Plate.
Page 125: Cannot Print Over A Network
iPF6450 Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ...................... 125 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ........................125 Cannot print over a NetWare network ........................ 125 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks ..................
Page 126: Cannot Print Over Appletalk Or Bonjour Networks
Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action The NetWare server and serv- Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is configured correctly and the ices are not configured correctly. print queue is available. If data transmission to a printer on another subnet fails, deactivate NCP burst mode in that printer's network protocol settings.
Page 127: Installation Problems
The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows. Note From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete.
Page 128 Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF6450 From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Basic Guide...
Page 129: Other Problems
After the printer is turned on • After data transmission • After ink tank replacement In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action...
Page 130: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
Page 131 iPF6450 Ink Level Detection A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ▶...
Page 132 Ink Level Detection iPF6450 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
Page 133: Error Message Messages Regarding Paper
iPF6450 Paper mismatch Error Message Error Message Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ................................133 MediaType Mismatch ..............................133 The paper is too small..............................134 The paper is too small..............................134 PaprWidth Mismatch ..............................135 Paper size not detected............................. 135 Insufficient paper for job ............................
Page 134: The Paper Is Too Small
The paper is too small. iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded the printer driver.
Page 135: Paprwidth Mismatch
iPF6450 PaprWidth Mismatch PaprWidth Mismatch PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. set to Pause or Hold Job, the width of the loaded roll However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing does not match the width specified in Fit Roll Paper quality.
Page 136: This Paper Cannot Be Used
This paper cannot be used. iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left when Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press ManageRemainRoll in the Control Panel menu is On. the Stop button to stop printing.
Page 137: Roll Feed Unit Error
(See "Removing the Roll Feed Unit.") →User's Guide (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit.") →User's Guide If the message is displayed again despite these measures, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. No Roll Unit. No Roll Unit. Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job, but the Roll Feed Unit is not installed.
Page 138: Paper Jam
Paper jam. iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action The Paper Feed Slot used to load the Load the paper in the Paper Feed Slot specified in the printer driver. sheet is different from the Paper Feed The printer will resume printing. Slot specified in Paper Source in the Change the printer driver Paper Source setting to match the Paper Feed Slot where the printer driver.
Page 139: Cannot Detect Papr
iPF6450 Cannot detect papr Cannot detect papr Cannot detect papr Cause Corrective Action The printer could not detect the paper. Reload the paper as follows. Remove the paper and press the OK button. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") →P.18 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.11...
Page 140: End Of Paper Feed
End of paper feed. iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action In other cases, the Cutter Unit Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. may be damaged. End of paper feed. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action Although an attempt was made to advance the paper manually, it reached the Canceling manual advancing.
Page 141: Roll Paper Is Not Securely In Contact With Roll Holder
iPF6450 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Cause Corrective Action Skew Check Lv. on the Control Panel menu is set to something oth- Follow these steps to reload the roll.
Page 142: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink insufficient. iPF6450 Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient................................142 No ink left..................................142 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank.......... 142 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover..................142 Close Ink Tank Cover ..............................
Page 143: Ink Tank Is Empty
iPF6450 Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the the color that is out of ink.
Page 144: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. iPF6450 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot execute this command. Use other paper................... 144 Cannot print as specified............................144 Cannot adjust printhead............................149 Cannot calibrate................................144 Excessive temperature or humidity.
Page 145: Excessive Temperature Or Humidity
iPF6450 Excessive temperature or humidity. Cause Corrective Action The test pattern was printed too faintly. Press the OK button to clear the error. Take steps to remedy faint printing. (See "Printing is faint.") →P.113 Direct sunlight or strong lighting may be shining on the Press the OK button to clear the error.
Page 146: Blue Platen Switch Is Dirty
Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. iPF6450 Cause Corrective Action Set Set Exec. Guide to Off on (See "Paper that can be used in Color Calibration.") →User's Guide the Control Panel menu. (See "Color Checks Using the Spectrophotometer Unit (option).") →User's Guide (See "Menu Structure.") →P.66...
Page 147: Spectrophotometer Unit Calibration White Tile Error
The performance of part of the Spectrophotometer Unit may Turn off the printer, wait a while, and then turn it on again. be impaired. If the same message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for as- sistance. Spectrophotometer Unit Backing plate error.
Page 148: Clean Calibration White Tile Because It May Be Dirty
Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power, and then perform the operation again. Spectrophotometer Unit may be If the same message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. impaired. Clean calibration white tile because it may be dirty.
Page 149: Messages Regarding Printheads
iPF6450 Cannot adjust printhead. Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead............................149 PHeads: wrong pos..............................149 Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed) ....................149 x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) ....................149 Cannot recognize print head x.
Page 150: Execute Printhead Cleaning
Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) iPF6450 Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cause Corrective Action No Printhead is installed.
Page 151: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
iPF6450 No maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge............................151 Wrong maintenance cartridge..........................151 Maint. cart. The level is low ............................151 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................151 Maintenance cartridge full............................151 Maintenance cartridge problem.
Page 152: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Hard disk error. iPF6450 Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error................................152 File read error................................152 The mail box is full............................... 152 Mail box full. Now printing without saving data....................152 Mail box nearly full.
Page 153 iPF6450 Mail box full. Delete unwanted data Cause Corrective Action 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →User's Guide Basic Guide...
Page 154: Other Messages
Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number)
Page 155: Parts Replacement Time Has Passed
Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor. Cause Corrective Action The performance of a sensor inside the printer may be Press the OK button and cancel calibration. Contact your Canon dealer for as- impaired. sistance. Multi-sensor error Multi-sensor error...
Page 156: Error Messages
iPF6450 Error Messages Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch................146 Blue platen switch is dirty............................146 Borderless printng not possible..........................140 Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor................... 155 Cannot adjust paper feed............................146 Cannot adjust printhead.
Page 157 iPF6450 Parts replacement time has passed........................155 PHeads: wrong pos..............................149 Please calibrate using above paper........................145 Please commn calibrt using above paper......................145 Please execute common calibration........................145 Prepare for parts replacement..........................154 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected.
Page 158 Index Printer menu ............... 63 Printhead ..........3, 38, 53, 73, 75, 97 Adjust Length ..............99 Adjust Printer ..............99 Adobe RGB ................96 Removing printer drivers ..........127 Removing the Roll ............... 14 Replace P.head ..............39 Clean Platen ................ 51 Replacing Ink Tanks ............
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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6450 Basic Manual

Large Format Printer Basic Guide Preface

Preface

Handling Paper Handling Rolls

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen

Printer Relocation

Software Installation

Adjustments for Better Print Quality

Troubleshootingtroubleshooting

Problems with the Printing Qualityproblems with the Printing Quality

Error Messageerror Message

Quick Links

Large Format Printer

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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