The printer may have shut down incorrectly last time. This may happen af-
ter power outages or if the printer is unplugged before it is turned off.
In this case, the next time power is restored, the printer's hard disk is
checked, and startup may take some time.

Please wait a while, because it may take several minutes to fin-
ish checking the hard disk.
If an error message is displayed after the hard disk check, follow
the instructions indicated to resolve the problem.

If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound

Cause

Corrective Action

The printer
makes a sound
during opera-
tion.

The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.

•

There is a sound of suction from the Platen.
To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it.

•

Roll paper makes a fluttering sound during printing.
There may be a fluttering sound when large paper is advanced.

•

You suddenly hear the sound of cleaning operations.
At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep
mode.

•

You suddenly hear the sound of ink agitation.
At regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep
mode. Ink agitation takes about 30 seconds.
The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions. Note that other operations are not possible while
"Agitating..." is displayed on the control panel.

•

After the printer is turned on

•

After data transmission

•

After ink tank replacement

In other cases, contact your Canon dealer.

iPF6400S

The printer does not go on

User's Guide

Troubleshooting