Canon iPF8400 Basic Manual

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Adjusting Line LengthAdjusting Line LengthTo ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use Adjust Length to adjust theamount that paper is advanced.There are two options in Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings.• AdjustmentPrintAfter a test pattern is printed, you will measure the discrepancy based on the results of printing.• Change SettingsNo test pattern is printed. Instead, you will measure a document already printed to determine the discrepancy.Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application.• A:HighThis setting is applied when Highest quality or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver.• B:Standard/DraftThis setting is applied when Standard or Fast is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver.Note• We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size.• Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Adjust Length. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Meth-od.") → P.99Paper to PrepareWhen Using Rolls • An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide• High-precision rulerWhen Using Sheets • One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size• High-precision rulerPerform adjustment as follows.1 Load the paper.• Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.9• Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.11• Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.18Important• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified. Adjustment cannot be completedcorrectly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.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.Adjusting Line Length iPF8400Basic GuideAdjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the feed amount100