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Introductory Information

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Setup Guide

Series

QT5-7303-V1

©CANON INC. 2013 

PRINTED IN CHINA

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Overview of Setup 

These are the steps in printer installation.

Preparations

Store Accessories in the Pocket

(P.2)

(P.5)

(P.3)

Install the Software

(P.8)

(P.14)

(P.6)

Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

Mount the Ink Tanks

Install the Printheads

How to Display the Electronic 

Manuals

(P.15)

• 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" 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" on page 16.

Space Required for Installation

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

the printer.

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• 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 Refer to "How to Display the Electronic 

Manuals" (P.15)

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 (for first-

time installation)

  BK, MBK, C, M, Y, PM, 

PC, GY

m. Included 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 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other 

countries.

• Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or 

other countries.

• Mac, Macintosh, OS X and Bonjour are trademarks 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 iPF8400S Series

Page 1: ...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 bann...

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

Page 3: ...ng 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 Orient the...

Page 4: ...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 R G B BK 12 Repeat steps 5 to 11 to mount each...

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: ...re 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 damage the roll...

Page 7: ...EMO If Paper loaded crooked appears on the 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 prin...

Page 8: ...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 connections The installation pr...

Page 9: ...ailable printer on the network After reading the precautions in the Getting Ready window select Find available printers in the network and click Next Proceed to step 6 When entering the printer s IP a...

Page 10: ...nfigure manually in Method of Configuring IP Addresses and enter the IP address To have the IP addresses allocated automatically using the DHCP server function Select Configure automatically Note that...

Page 11: ...ess of available printers in the network and click Next When the IP Address Specifications window appears follow the instructions of When entering the printer s IP address manually in step 8 to 11 on...

Page 12: ...k OK or Install Helper on OS X v10 7 or later 5 Select the country or region where you are using the printer and click Next 6 Select the software to install and click Next Move the mouse pointer near...

Page 13: ...ayed on the screen You can also add the printer by specifying the IP address by selecting IP Select the printer 16 Click Next 17 Select the Execute media type update check box and click Next 18 Click...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...t of printers and click Options Supplies Click Utility Click Open Printer Utility Click the User Manual button Click Support To display the user guide click User s Guide To display the Paper Reference...

Page 16: ...move 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 page 6 No maintenance cartridge installed The maintenance cart...

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