Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6400S - Manual (Page 959)

Cause Corrective Action
The blue Switch on the platen is set in-
correctly. Move the Switch numbered corresponding to the size of paper for printing opposite to the ● position.
(See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.")
➔ P.955
The type of paper specified in the printer
driver does 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.509
(See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.")
➔ P.533
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer.
1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Incorrect Printhead alignment value. When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper,
set the optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead.
(See "Enhancing Printing Quality.")
➔ P.762
In the Control Panel menu, use a lower Head Height setting.
(See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.")
➔ P.769
Depending on the type of paper, the
thickness of printed lines may be notice-
ably inconsistent. Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver.
(See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.")
➔ P.59
Lines or colors are misaligned Lines or colors are misaligned
Cause Corrective Action
The Printhead is not being aligned correct-
ly. Adjust the Printhead alignment.
(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.")
➔ P.764
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.766
When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper,
set the optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead.
(See "Enhancing Printing Quality.")
➔ P.762
In the Control Panel menu, use a lower Head Height setting.
(See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.")
➔ P.769
The type of paper specified in the printer
driver does 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.509
(See "Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot.") ➔ P.533
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the print-
er.
1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Depending on the type of paper, printed
lines may be noticeably misaligned. Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver.
(See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.")
➔ P.59
Borders appear during borderless printing Borders appear during borderless printing
Cause Corrective Action
When executing borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) or
A2 (420 mm) rolls, the Spacer for Borderless Printing
was not attached to the Roll Holder. For borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) or A2 (420 mm) rolls, attach the included
Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder.
(See "Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder.")
➔ P.507
The paper selected for borderless printing at actual size
was wider than the actual page size. For borderless printing at actual size, use roll paper that has the same width as the
actual page size.
(See "Borderless Printing at Actual Size.")
➔ P.81
There are spaces (margins) on the document. Make sure there are no register marks or transparent objects on the document.
Your application is configured to include spaces (mar-
gins). Check to see if your application is configured to include spaces (margins).
iPF6400S Lines or colors are misaligned
User's Guide
Troubleshooting
Problems with the printing quality
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