background image

1

Setup Guide

ENG

Introductory Information

QT5-2394-V1

©CANON INC. 2010 

Printed in JAPAN

Introduction

Overview of Setup 

These are the steps in printer installation.

Preparations

Store Printed Manuals in the Pocket

Install the Ink Tanks

Install the Printer Driver and 

the User Manual

2

Install the Printheads

2

2

2

2

2

Load Paper to Adjust the Printheads

MEMO

• 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.

Height

OO

OO

OO

OO*

Width and depth

OO

OO

OO

OO

OO9

OO

OO&

OO

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.

Printer Documentation

After installing the printer as shown in this  

Setup Guide   

, refer to the 

documentation for instructions on operation and maintenance.
Daily operation

The 

Basic Guide

 includes three booklets containing the following 

information: 

1 Instructions on basic operation

2 Troubleshooting tips and maintenance procedures

3 Preparations for transferring the printer, and instructions for 

reinstalling the printer driver

Detailed instructions

The 

User Manual

 (electronic manual) includes the following information:

• Printer operating instructions

• Printer driver instructions

• Printing instructions

• Maintenance procedures

• Instructions for network printing

• Troubleshooting tips

• Printer menu descriptions

• Printer driver function details

• Specifications, details on 

consumables and optional 

accessories, and other 

information

Supported paper

The 

 Paper Reference Guide   

 (electronic manual) provides information 

about paper. 

You can access the 

User Manual

 and 

Paper Reference Guide

 as follows:

• In Windows, double-click the 

iPFxxxx Support

 desktop icon. (iPFxxxx 

represents the printer model.)

• In Mac OS X, click 

iPF Support

, added to the 

Dock

Package Contents

i

k

a

b

j

k

d

f

c

e

l

g

h

a. Printer
b. Roll holder
c. Set of printer 

documentation

d. Allen wrench

e. Set of CD-ROMs
f. Ejection support (x4)
g. 3-inch paper core attachment #2
h. 3-inch paper core attachment #1
i. Power cord

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

PC, GY, PGY, R, G, B

l.  Sample paper (roll 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 using items not described in this manual, refer to the 

User Manual. 

• 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.

• 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 Printer Driver and the User Manual" 

on page 5. (In Windows, select 

Install Individual Software

 in the 

Setup Menu

 window to install 

Media Configuration Tool

 only.)

Summary of Contents for imagePROGRAF iPF8300

Page 1: ...nd other information Supported paper The Paper Reference Guide electronic manual provides information about paper You can access the User Manual and Paper Reference Guide as follows In Windows double...

Page 2: ...the carriage spacer b in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove it a b The belt stopper screw carriage spacer and Allen wrench are needed if the printer is moved to another location Keep the...

Page 3: ...you remove it from the pouch a a 9 Remove the orange protective part a Remove the other orange protective part b while holding the grip c a b c Never touch the parts covered by the protective parts D...

Page 4: ...settled on the bottom of the tank 4 Open the pouch and remove the ink tank Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts Touching these parts may cause stains damage the ink tank and affect print qualit...

Page 5: ...ect Deactivate the block and click Next Installation requires administrative rights such as those of Administrator Be sure to log on using an account with administrative rights before installation You...

Page 6: ...nstall User Manual dialog box is displayed insert the provided User Manuals CD ROM in the CD ROM drive and click Next 13 Click Next 14 After reading the software license agreement select I accept the...

Page 7: ...and click Next For TCP IP network connections When you first connect the printer to the network Use the LAN cable to connect the LAN port on the back of the printer to the hub port 1 9 Available print...

Page 8: ...en connecting to the network for the first time setup an IP address for the printer and then configure it on the printer When ink fills the system for the first time after printhead adjustment is fini...

Page 9: ...is connected to computers in a network and click Next 7 After reading the precautions in the Getting Ready window select Find available printers in the network and click Next 8 Available printers are...

Page 10: ...window select the country or region of use and click Next 5 After reading the license agreement click Yes 6 In the Printer Selection window select The printer is connected to computers in a network a...

Page 11: ...ided User Software CD ROM for your operating system in the CD ROM drive User Software 2 On the desktop double click the CD ROM icon and then the iPF Printer Setup icon 3 If the following screen is dis...

Page 12: ...IP Address and click Next 15 After entering your preferred name for the printer in Printer Name and the installation location in Location click Register 16 Click Finish MEMO To register another printe...

Page 13: ...printer driver and User Manual we recommend performing color calibration Color calibration compensates for changes in color from individual variation among printheads or from the printing environment...

Page 14: ...c to the shaft side to lock it a b c Insert the roll holder as far as it will go so there is no gap between the paper and the roll holder flange A gap can cause the paper to feed irregularly Remove a...

Page 15: ...re that the roll of paper is in close contact with the roll holder flange as described in step 5 14 Printhead position adjustment starts automatically When printhead adjustment is finished Ready appea...

Page 16: ...make sure that the paper is in close contact with the roll holder flange See step 5 on page 14 No maintenance cartridge installed The maintenance cartridge is not connected Install the maintenance ca...

Reviews: