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    							Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager
    Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager
    Select 
    Units and Display  in the Settings  menu to open the  Units and Display  dialog box. Use this dialog box to con-
    figure the display settings.
    •
    Date Display Format
    Use this option to select the display format for dates. "YYYY" indicates the year, "MM" the month and "DD" the
    day.
    •
    Currency Unit
    Enter the currency unit. Enter a text string up to 3 characters long.
    •
    1000 Separator
    Use this option to select the symbol used as a separator in numbers. The symbol is inserted every 3 digits.
    •
    Decimal Symbol
    Use this option to select the symbol used as a decimal point.
    •
    Ink Consumed
    Use this option to select the unit used for ink consumption.
    •
    Paper Width
    Use this to select the unit used for paper width.
    •
    Paper Length
    Use this to select the unit used for paper length.
    •
    Area Display Format
    Use this to select the unit used for paper area.
    Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals
    Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals
    This feature collects print job logs from the printer at regular intervals and saves the logs on your computer.
    1
    Select 
    Regular Data Acquisition  in the Settings  menu.
    2
    Select Acquire print job logs regularly .
    3
    Click the OK button to close the dialog box.
    Important•Print job log collection is not performed when Set./Adj. Menu -> Printer Info -> Show Job Log of the control panel is Off.However, even if Show Job Log is set to Off, regularly acquired jobs that already have been retrieved at that time are dis-played.iPF6400                                                                                                                                       Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting ManagerUser's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
    Print Job Management
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    							Note
    •Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and then selectRefresh in the View menu to display the print jobs.•A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log startingfrom the oldest record. To save old data, it is recommended that you export the data as a CSV file.For details of how to export print job logs as CSV files, see Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File→P.722.
    Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
    Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
    You can use this procedure to cancel the regular acquisition of print job logs from printers.
    1
    Select 
    Regular Data Acquisition  in the Settings  menu.
    2
    Uncheck the  Acquire print job logs regularly  option.
    3
    Click the OK button to close the dialog box.
    Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs
    Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs
    The print job logs displayed by the Status Monitor Accounting Manager contain two types of job: Jobs on Printer and
    Regularly Acquired Jobs.
    You can select whether to display Jobs on Printer or Regularly Acquired Jobs in the Listed Job Selection Area on the
    left side of the window.
    •
    Jobs on Printer
    This shows a list of the print jobs currently held on printers.
    You can change the number of jobs displayed per page using the  Print Jobs Shown Per Page setting in the View
    menu or the toolbar.
    You can skip to a particular page using the  Go to option in the  View menu or the toolbar.
    Note
    •For printers with built-in hard disks, you can view up to 500 print jobs per printer.•For printers without built-in hard disks, you can view up to 32 print jobs per printer. However, only 10 jobs can be dis-played if the printer is switched off.•
    Regularly Acquired Jobs
    This shows a list of regularly acquired print jobs.
    To view all the jobs in a set period, specify the period using  Calculate Total for Period and then Starting Date  (or
    Starting Day of Week  or Starting Month ) in the View menu or the toolbar.
    For example, to view monthly job logs starting on the 1st of each month, set  Calculate Total for Period to Month-
    ly  and set  Starting Date  to 1.
    Note
    •Up to 10,000 regularly acquired jobs are displayed for each printer.
    Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File
    Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File
    You can export the collected print job data in the form of a CSV file by selecting 
    Export Job Cost Data in the File
    menu.
    Note
    •You can also select Export Job Cost Data using the icon in the toolbar.Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition                                                                                                                                                                     iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
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    Selected Jobs
    Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file.Note
    •You can select multiple jobs by holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key as you click the job names.•
    Listed Jobs
    Exports the data for the print jobs currently displayed in the list as a CSV file.
    Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties
    Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties
    You can display the 
    Job properties dialog box or Period Properties  dialog box to check detailed cost information and
    other items. The  Job properties  dialog box displays detailed information about the selected job.
    The  Period Properties  dialog box displays detailed information within the  Regularly Acquired Jobs period.
    •
    Displaying the Job properties  Dialog Box
    Select a job from the job list, and then select  Show Job Properties from Job properties  in the File menu. You
    can also select multiple jobs at once.
    Note
    •You can also display the dialog box by selecting a job, right-clicking it, and then selecting Show Job Properties, or byusing the icon in the toolbar.•
    Displaying the  Period Properties  Dialog Box
    Select a period from the  Regularly Acquired Jobs  list, and then select Show Period Properties  from Job prop-
    erties  in the  File menu. You can also select multiple periods at once.
    Note
    •You can also display the dialog box by selecting and right-clicking a period and then selecting Show Period Properties,or by using the icon in the toolbar.iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                  Displaying Job Properties or Period PropertiesUser's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    							•
    Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/Period Properties  Dialog Box
    •
    Job tab
    Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by
    selecting the corresponding  Document Name.
    •
    Owner tab
    You can display detailed information about each owner by selecting the corresponding  Owner.
    •
    Copy button
    Click this button to copy the displayed text information to the clipboard.
    Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
    Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
    •
    Show Unit Cost Data
    Select 
    Show Unit Cost Data  in the File menu to open the  Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for
    items such as the selected ink and paper.
    You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the  Copy button.
    •
    Save Unit Cost Data
    Select a destination folder using  Save Unit Cost Data in the File menu. The unit cost data for items such as the
    selected ink and paper is saved as a file.
    •
    Load Unit Cost Data
    Selecting  Load Unit Cost Data  in the File menu loads saved unit cost data.
    Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed
    Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed
    Select 
    Show Ink and Paper Consumed  in the File menu to open the  Show Ink and Paper Consumed  dialog box.
    This lists the total amounts of ink and paper consumed by the printer so far.
    Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data                                                                                                                                                     iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
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    							You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button.
    Note
    •Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is shown asOther.iPF6400                                                                                                                                                  Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper ConsumedUser's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    							iPF6400 User's Guide
    Basic Printing Workflow 19
    Enhanced Printing Options35
    Windows Software173
    Mac OS X Software359
    Handling and Use of Paper523
    Control Panel629
    Printer Parts 663
    Network Setting673
    Print Job Management707
     
    Adjustments for Better Print
    Quality
     Adjustment for high-precision printing ............................................ 728
    Adjusting the Printhead .................................................................. 730
    Adjusting the feed amount .............................................................. 737
    Color Management747
    Maintenance and Consumables 835
    Troubleshooting 877
    Error Message911
    Specifications 933
    Appendix 939
       
    Adjustments for Better Print Quality
    727  
    						
    							Adjustment for high-precision printing
    Adjustment for high-precision printing
    Enhancing Printing Quality
    Enhancing Printing Quality
    With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper to be used can
    enhance printing quality when printing fine lines/text or photos.
    Two adjustment options are available: standard adjustment (with the Printhead height set to  Automatic ) and supple-
    mental adjustment (used if standard adjustment is not effective).
    Important•Ideal temperature and humidity during adjustment and for printing in general when the Printhead height is set to Automaticare 20–30ºC and 30–60%. Under other environmental conditions, adjustment may not enhance printing quality.
    Standard Adjustment
    Perform standard adjustment with the Printhead height set to  Automatic.
    1
    Load paper in the printer.
    •
    Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder→P.531
    •
    Loading Rolls in the Printer→P.534
    2
    On the Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to select 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.
    4
    Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adjust Printer , and then press the  OK button.
    5
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Head Posi. Adj. , and then press the  OK button.
    6
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Standard , and then press the  OK button.
    A test pattern is printed for adjustment. This process will take about 13 minutes.
    Note
    •If standard adjustment does not enhance printing quality, next try supplemental adjustment, which may be helpful.
    Supplemental Adjustment
    Perform supplemental adjustment with the Printhead height set to  Super Low.
    Important•Printing with Head Height set to Super Low may enhance printing quality, but it may also cause paper to rub against orbecome caught on the Printhead, which may cause paper jams or soiling on printed documents.
    Note
    •We recommend that additional adjustment be executed using paper matching the following criteria.Type: Glossy or semi-glossy photo paper, or proofing paper (in either case, roll paper only)Thickness/weight: 300 μm or less, or 300 g/m² or lessWidth: 420.0 mm (16.54 in.) or moreEnhancing Printing Quality                                                                                                                                                                                                iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
    Adjustments for Better Print Quality
    Adjustment for high-precision printing
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    							1
    Set Head Height  to Super Low .  (See " Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images .")→P.735Note
    •If Super Low is not available, select Lowest.2
    Execute Standard  in Head Posi. Adj. .
    Note
    •If paper rubs against the Printhead or becomes jammed during Printhead height adjustment, try selecting a higherlevel in Head Height and performing Standard again.iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                Enhancing Printing QualityUser's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    Adjustment for high-precision printing
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    							Adjusting the Printhead
    Adjusting the Printhead
    Adjusting the Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................... 730
    Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors .................................................................................. 730
    Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ........................................................................................ 732
    Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ........................................................................................................... 734
    Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ............................................................................................. 735
    Adjusting the Printhead
    Adjusting the Printhead
    If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead.
    •
    Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors
    Execute 
    Nozzle Check  in the Control Panel menu to check for printhead nozzle clogging.
    For instructions,  see "Checking for Nozzle Clogging ."
    →P.845
    •
    Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment
    Execute Head Posi. Adj.  in the Control Panel menu to adjust the printhead position.
    •
    Normally, execute  Standard.
     (See " Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors .")
    →P.730
    •
    When printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after  Standard, try Manual .
     (See " Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors .")
    →P.732
    Note
    •In the next case, execute Initial adjustmt. (See "Adjustment When Installing the Printhead.")→P.734•If adjusting the printhead position has not been performed such as due to an error during initial setup•If Rep.P.head Print in the Control Panel menu is set to Off and adjusting the printhead position has not beenperformed when replacing the printhead•
    Paper rubs against the printhead, or image edges are blurred
    Selecting Head Height  in the Control Panel menu and changing the printhead height may improve the situation.
     (See " Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images .")
    →P.735
    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 printer
    will print and read a test pattern, and the Printhead position will be adjusted automatically.
    There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment:  Standard and Simple .
    •
    Standard
    Execute if vertical lines in printed material are warped or colors are out of alignment.
    Furthermore, if  Simple does not improve printing, try  Standard.
    •
    Simple
    Executes simple adjustment in a short time.
    Execute this when frequently adjusting the printhead, such as during daily inspection.
    Adjusting the Printhead                                                                                                                                                                                                     iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
    Adjustments for Better Print Quality
    Adjusting the Printhead
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