Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual

Problems with the printing quality
Problems with the printing quality
Printing is faint ....................................................................................................................................................................... 891
Paper rubs against the printhead .................................................................................................................................. 892
The edges of the paper are dirty...

Paper rubs against the printhead
Paper rubs against the printhead
CauseCorrective ActionThe type of paper specified in the printerdriver does not match the type loaded in theprinter.Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.")→P.534 (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.")→P.554Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in theprinter.
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Press the Stop button and stop printing....

CauseCorrective ActionA cut line is printed because CutDustRe-duct. is On in the Control Panel menu to re-duce cutting dust.If this function is not needed, set CutDustReduct. to Off in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.")→P.648The Printhead is set too low in the ControlPanel menu.In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to Automatic. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.")→P.735You are printing on heavyweight paper or pa-per that curls or wrinkles easily...

Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printingImmediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printingCauseCorrective ActionDepending on your printing environment, after border-less printing in which the leading and trailing edge ofthe roll is cut automatically, any ink adhering to the cut-ter unit may rub off on the next printed document.Follow these steps to change the Between Pages setting of Drying Time to a...

CauseCorrective ActionThe Printhead nozzles are clogged.Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.")→P.845Streaks may occur if you set the PrintQuality too low.Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver and tryprinting again.Printing in Draft or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest or Highmodes, but the printing quality is lower. (See "Giving Priority to...

CauseCorrective ActionColors may be uneven at the trailing edgewhen you print on heavyweight sheets even ifyou execute Adj Far Ed Feed.For heavyweight sheets or similar paper, execute Adj Far Ed Feed with the Front Tray Guidesraised. Also keep the Front Tray Guides raised during printing.Lower the Front Tray Guides when printing on paper other than heavyweight sheets.Scan Wait Time > Area in the Control Panelmenu is set to Leading edge.When Scan Wait Time > Area is set to Leading edge, colors may be...

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Open the Top Cover.
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Remove the Cleaning Brush (a).
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Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to
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iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                               Setting the Blue Switch on the PlatenUser's Guide...

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Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen
(a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing.
NumberDimensionsPaper Size2254 mm (10 in) or 257 mm10"x12", 8"x10", or JIS B43355 mm (14 in)14"x17"4406 mm (16 in), 420 mm, or 432 mm (17 in)16-in. Roll (406.4mm), ISO A2, 17-in. Roll (431.8mm), or ANSI C5515 mm (20 in)JIS B2 or JIS B36610 mm (24 in)ISO A1, ISO A2, or 20"x24"6
Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the Switch to the side opposite...

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Close the Top Cover.
The contrast becomes uneven during printing
The contrast becomes uneven during printing
CauseCorrective ActionThe paper feed amount is out of adjustment.Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.")→P.737The type of paper specified in the printer driverdoes not match the type loaded in the printer.Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.")→P.534 (See "Loading Sheets in the Feed...

Documents are printed in monochrome
Documents are printed in monochrome
CauseCorrective ActionIn the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, Mono-chrome or Monochrome (Photo), is specified in ColorMode.In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, specify Color in Color Mode and tryprinting again.The Printhead nozzles are clogged.Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.")→P.845
Line thickness is not uniform
Line...