Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual

Important•This function is not available with CAD Tracing Paper, CAD Translucent Matte Film, or CAD Clear Film.•If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.")→P.732
Note
•Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of paper asyou will use for printing.•If Standard does not improve printing, try adjusting the...

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Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adjust Printer , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Head Posi. Adj. , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Standard  or Simple , and then press the  OK button.
A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll.
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If you are printing on cut sheets, a confirmation message is displayed on the Display Screen asking you wheth-
er to continue printing.
Press the  OK button and follow the...

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On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
lect the Settings/Adj. tab (
).Note
•If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.3
Press the  OK button.
The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
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Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adjust Printer , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Head Posi. Adj. , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Other, and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Manual, and then...

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Press the Back button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Register Setting , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Yes, and then press the  OK button.
The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
Adjustment When Installing the Printhead
Adjustment When Installing the Printhead
Printhead position adjustment is executed when the printhead is first installed.
This adjustment should be executed in the following situations.
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If adjusting the printhead position has...

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Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Initial adjustmt , and then press the  OK button.
A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll.
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If you are printing on sheets, a confirmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing. Press
the  OK button and follow the instructions.
Note
•Advanced adjustment can enable superior printing quality when printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossyor semi-glossy photo or proofing paper. (See...

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Press ▲ or  ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the  OK button.Note
•Using Automatic will ensure that the printer adjusts the Printhead height to the optimal level before printing, ac-counting for the ambient temperature and humidity. When a setting other than Automatic is used, that value willalways be applied.•Depending on the type of paper, some setting values may not be available.Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images...

Adjusting the feed amount
Adjusting the feed amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount .............................................................................................................................................. 737
Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method .................................................................................................. 737
Automatic Banding Adjustment...

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On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
lect the Settings/Adj. tab (
).Note
•If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.3
Press the  OK button.
The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
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Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adjust Printer , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Feed Priority , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adj. Priority , and then press the  OK button.
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Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Automatic ,...

Items to PrepareWhen Using RollsAn unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wideWhen Using SheetsAuto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter sizeAuto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2)
Perform adjustment as follows.
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Load the paper.
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Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder→P.531
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Loading Rolls in the Printer→P.534
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Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot→P.554
Important•Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the...

Note
•We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size.•Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Manual adjustment. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.")→P.737•If additional fine-tuning is necessary after Manual adjustment, use Adj. Fine Feed (See "Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount.")→P.741•Use Adjust Length to ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length. (See "Adjusting Line...