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 GRAPHIC ARTS SYSTEMS

CANON IS COMMITTED TO LARGE-

FORMAT PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

A world leader in office imaging Office Environments – The user-friendly software programs,
simplified operating features, and ready integration with
systems, ink-jet technology, Canon office imaging systems make large-format printing
simple.
and digital photography, Canon
presents a breakthrough in Photo Professionals – The color management and print
professional, large-format utilities help facilitate the processing and printing of high-
quality, highly durable, color-accurate images.
printing solutions.
Canon, one of the world’s top patent holders, Graphic Arts Professionals – A versatile, high-speed printer
introduces the next level of large-format printing. is combined with software tools to deliver the efficient
With a powerful suite of diverse software programs, production of output used in a wide variety of applications.
advanced functionality, performance, and prod-
uctivity features, the imagePROGRAF® W6400 and
imagePROGRAF W8400 devices are complete solutions
for creating, processing, and printing in large format.

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 A COMPLETE WORKFLOW SOLUTION
The imagePROGRAF W6400 and imagePROGRAF W8400 printer systems include the
tools needed to create, process, and print professional, large-format output.

Put Ideas to Paper with a Powerful Suite of Standard Generate Exceptional Quality Output with the Speed You
Software Programs. Expect From an imagePROGRAF Printer.
Design and customize posters, signs, banners, and The imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400 printers, with Canon’s
more with a robust suite of software specially created proprietary print head technology, enable high-speed
by Canon for large-format printing. Edit and organize printing at 2400 x 1200 dpi, with precise 4pl ink droplets
digital photography with a photo printing utility from for high image resolution, clarity, and detail. A six-color
one of the world’s leading digital camera companies. pigment ink set with interchangeable black inks produces
Manage large graphic files efficiently, and interface a broad and realistic color gamut. A wide variety of media
with office imaging equipment with PhotoPRINTTM is available for applications, including posters, banners,
Select, an Adobe® PostScript® 3™ software RIP. backlit displays, photographs, fine art reproductions,
and much more.

Create Process Print

Design, customize, edit, and lay out Efficient and accurate image High-quality, long-lasting prints
large-format images management at ultra-fast speeds

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 EVERYTHING CORPORATE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, IN-PLANT MANAGERS,
OR ANY OTHER USER NEEDS TO PRODUCE LARGE-FORMAT PRINTS
Retail sales promotions, customer presentations, new product designs, and legal graphics are just
some projects that are extremely time-sensitive. The imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400 printers help
provide a complete workflow solution that allows for a fast response in creating, processing, and
printing large-format output.

Poster Creation Made Simple

Design, customize, and print posters, banners, and signs areas of large-format printing. Canon has put these tools
with Canon’s new poster-making software. With step-by- together to help provide for a start-to-finish solution for
step instructions, PosterArtist–an included template- large-format users.
based software–will make creating large-format posters
simple. The program includes over 175 pre-designed tem-
Technology that Works with You
plates that can be easily tailored, plus it allows for the
creation of customized posters. The ability to integrate large-format printing with existing
office imaging systems is now possible with Canon’s
latest imagePROGRAF printing solutions. The included
Not Just a One-Dimensional Device PhotoPRINT Select software RIP will help create a seam-
The imagePROGRAF W6400 and imagePROGRAF W8400 less workflow that effortlessly interfaces with Canon Color
models are more than just the sum of their parts. With imageRUNNER® imaging systems for automatic enlarge-
an abundance of both hardware and software features, ment printing. Also included is the imagePROGRAF Printer
including an HDI driver to print AutoCAD® files, 2400 x Driver 2005, which offers users the comfortable feel of
1200 dpi for photo output, and a diverse array of software other Canon drivers while providing all the tools neces-
application programs, these printers will open up new sary for an easy, out-of-the-box path to printing.

Canon PosterArtist

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 Hardware That’s Not Hard to Use
The new imagePROGRAF W6400 and imagePROGRAF W8400 Status Monitor
models have been designed with the user in mind. Operator-
friendly features such as a newly designed user interface,
enhanced status monitor, simple paper-loading system, and
a stylish, compact design help make the imagePROGRAF
printers efficient and easy to use.

Speed Without Sacrifice

High-speed imagePROGRAF printers are the result of Canon
“Know How,” providing high-quality color prints quickly
and easily. A new high-speed controller was developed with
a single-chip design to facilitate rapid processing times.
Combining Canon’s new high-density print head and photo-
lithographic processes with semiconductor exposure
systems, this technology, known as FINE, helps enable
the printing of high-resolution images at remarkable print
speeds.

The Right Media for the Right Job

A highly versatile solution, the imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400
printers allow users to choose from a wide array of media
types, including photo paper, vinyl, glossy, proofing, and
matte-coated papers. These output options help you to produce
enlargements, signs, banners, presentation material, and
more. Marrying Canon Specialty Media with its exclusively
formulated Pg, pigmented ink will provide correctly profiled
output that’s vibrant, colorful, and long-lasting.

*Please see Product Specifications page for a list of all operating system requirements.

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 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC OUTPUT WITH A SYSTEM SO
ADVANCED, IT’S SIMPLE.

A Start to Finish Workflow Solution Photoshop Users Can Expect More

Canon, a leader in digital photography, has assembled Now Adobe Photoshop® users can easily integrate DPPP
the essential tools and technologies for producing profes- into their photo management workflow for on-demand
sional, long-lasting large-format output. Photographs and photo prints. Canon provides the ability for two-way
fine art images can be produced with clarity and detail. communication between DPPP and Photoshop, thus
High-resolution 2400 x 1200 dpi printing, true 1200-dpi allowing for the exchange of digital images between
pitch, precise 4pl ink droplets, and a matte black ink are programs, even after they’ve been modified. Print Plug-In
just part of what Canon can deliver. These features, com- for Photoshop, a professional software, helps enable
bined with the included software applications, have made 16-bit processing of images with 10-bit printing, without
Canon an ideal choice for the photography industry. giving up the ability to work within Photoshop. The Plug-In
also features support for custom ICC profiles, Dynamic
Print Preview with Print Color Simulation, in both PC and
A Picture is More Than Just a Print
MAC environments.
The imagePROGRAF printing systems will be able to inter-
face with digital camera files, like those taken from the
Canon EOS® or PowerShotTM cameras, for a start-to-finish
workflow solution. Canon’s new photo software solutions
include tools for editing, layout, and an array of other fea-
tures to create the ideal image. Digital Photo Print Pro
(DPPP), designed by Canon to edit and manage digital
photos for professional large-format layouts and prints,
includes tools to help eliminate redeye, improve skin tones,
remove moiré, and make image corrections to digital photos.

Digital Photo Print Pro

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 FOR LARGE-FORMAT PRINTERS, CAPABILITY MEANS OPPORTUNITY

Not Business As Usual Improve Productivity Across Your Workflow

Growing demand for point-of-purchase displays, signage, Canon has integrated into the imagePROGRAF printers the
trade show graphics, and banners means that there has latest technological advances in both hardware and soft-
never been a better time for large-format printing. In ware, far exceeding today’s expectations. With Canon’s
today’s ever-changing business environment, it’s no longer proprietary 7,680-nozzle, one-inch print head with FINE
good enough to just “keep up with the competition.” The technology, a new high-speed controller, and a collection of
imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400 printing solutions are the software programs, the ability to create, process, and print
next step in the evolution of large-format printing. Canon has has never been easier or more affordable.
created a versatile system that’s loaded with robust soft-
ware applications and is simple and efficient to operate.
Doing a Job Right the First Time–Every Time
This workflow solution provides the tools necessary to create,
process, and print large-format output. Creating accurate prints from various PostScript software
applications is now a part of the imagePROGRAF solution.
Canon has included PhotoPRINT Select, a software RIP
with Adobe PostScript 3 support, and features such as ICC
profile color matching and a PANTONE® color library to
produce prints that are faithful to the original. Processing
and printing are made simple with six configurable print
queues.

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 imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400 Specifications
Print Head Media Type Modes Borderless Printing Width (Roll Media Only) Acoustic Noise
• Bubble Jet On-demand/FINE • Paper imagePROGRAF W6400 imagePROGRAF W6400
• End-User Replaceable (BC-1350) - Plain Paper, Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated • 10", 14", 16", 24", 515mm (JIS B2), 594mm • Operation: 50dB or Less
• 6-Color Print Head* Paper, Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Proofing (ISO A1) • Standby: 35dB or Less
Paper, Colored Coated Paper, CAD Plain Paper, imagePROGRAF W8400 imagePROGRAF W8400
Number of Nozzles
CAD Tracing Paper • 10", 14", 16", 24", 36", 42", 594mm (ISO A1), • Operation: 54dB or Less
• 1,280 Nozzles per Color
• Photo 840mm (ISO A0), 515mm (JIS B2), 1030mm • Standby: 35dB or Less
• 7,680 Nozzles, Total
- Glossy Photo Paper, Semi-glossy Photo Paper, (JIS B0)
Power Supply
Droplet Size Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper, Heavyweight
Bundled Software • Input Power: AC 100–240V (50-60Hz)
• 4 Picoliter Semi-glossy Photo Paper
• Printing Software • Power Consumption
• Film/Synthetic
Nozzle Pitch (Head Resolution) - Printer Driver 2005, Print Plug-in for Photoshop, - Maximum: 160W or Less
- Synthetic Paper, Adhesive Synthetic Paper, Back
• 1200 dpi HDI Driver for AutoCAD - Standby: 6W or Less
Light Film, Flame Resistant Cloth, CAD
• Applications
Print Resolution (Max.) Translucent Matte Film Certifications
- PosterArtist,** Digital Photo Print Pro***
• 2400 x 1200 dpi • Fine Art • UL®, FCC Class B, ENERGY STAR®
• Software RIP
- Fine Art Photo Paper, Fine Art Heavyweight
Ink Tank - PhotoPRINT Select for imagePROGRAF (Adobe Operational Environment
Photo Paper, Fine Art Textured Paper, Canvas
• Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black,* Matte Black,* PostScript 3) • Temperature: 59 – 86 F° (15 – 30 C°)
Matte, Japanese Paper Washi
Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta • Humidity: RH 10 - 80 %
Languages
Media Width (No condensation)
Ink Capacity • Printer
imagePROGRAF W6400: 8 - 24"
imagePROGRAF W6400: 130ml - GARO (Canon Proprietary) Dimensions (with Stand)
imagePROGRAF W8400: 8 - 44"
imagePROGRAF W8400: 330ml • via Software RIP imagePROGRAF W6400: 47.3" x 29.6" x 43.2"
Maximum Print Length - PostScript, PDF 1.4, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, BMP (1200mm x 752mm x 1097mm)
Ink Types
imagePROGRAF W6400 imagePROGRAF W8400: 64.6" x 38.2" x 42.3"
• Pg Ink (Pigment-based) Operating System
• Roll: 59 Feet (18 Meters) (1642mm x 972mm x 1075mm)
• Driver†
Nozzle Recovery System • Cut Sheet: 55.1" (1400mm)
- Windows® 98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 Weight (with Stand)
• Non-firing Nozzle Detection and Compensation imagePROGRAF W8400
SP6/2000/Xp/2003 Server, Macintosh® OS imagePROGRAF W6400: 108 lb. (49kg)
• Roll: 59 Feet (18 Meters)
Media Feed 8.6/9/X imagePROGRAF W8400: 216 lb. (98kg)
• Cut Sheet: 63.0" (1600mm)
imagePROGRAF W6400 • Software RIP
User-Replaceable items
• Roll Media Thickness - Windows 2000/XP, Macintosh OS X††
• Print Head
- One Roll, Rear-loading, Front Output 0.07 - 0.8 mm (2.7 mil - 31.4 mil)
Interface • Maintenance Cartridge
• Cut Sheet
Margins • Standard • Cutter Blade
- One Sheet, Front-loading, Front Output
• Roll: All Sides: 0.20" (5mm) - USB 2.0 High Speed
imagePROGRAF W8400
• Cut Sheet: Leading and Left/Right - 10/100 Base-T/TX
• Roll
Edges: 0.20" (5mm); • Optional
- One Roll, Front-loading, Front Output
Trailing Edge: 0.90" (23mm) - IEEE1394 FireWire Card (10/100Base-T/TX Card
• Cut Sheet
must be uninstalled)
- One Sheet, Front-loading, Front Output Maximum Media Roll Diameter
• 5.9" (150mm)

Print Speed Mode Resolution W6400 W8400 Standard with the Printer * Select regular black or matte black; interchangeable.
Square Feet Per Hour Printer ** Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only
Plain Paper Draft 1200 x 1200 250 307 Stand *** Windows 2000/XP only
Standard 1200 x 1200 103 117 Basket †
For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2005. For printing
Heavyweight Coated Paper Draft 1200 x 1200 158 182 2" Core Media Spool from PostScript application (such as Adobe Illustrator®
Standard 1200 x 1200 102 118 Print Head or QuarkXPress®), use PhotoPRINT Select for
High 2400 x 1200 44 52 7 Ink Tanks (C, M, Y, K, PC, PM, MK)
imagePROGRAF software RIP.
Glossy Photo Paper Standard 1200 x 1200 79 91 Maintenance Cartridge ††
Available 3Q, 2005
High 2400 x 1200 44 52 Power Cord
Highest 2400 x 1200 22 26 Cutter Blade
User Software CD (Printer Driver, Print Plug-in for Photoshop, HDI Driver, Utilities)
Printed Image: ISO JIS-SCID No. 5 Chart Application CDs (PosterArtist, Digital Photo Print Pro)
Printed Image Size: W6400: 23.6 x 29.5" (599 x 749mm); W8400: 43.6 x 54.5" (1107 x 1384mm) Software RIP CD (PhotoPRINT Select for imagePROGRAF)
Test Environment: Pentium® 4/3.2GHz, Windows XP SP2, 1024MB RAM, USB 2.0 High Speed, User Guide CD
Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Setup Guide (Poster)
Square Feet Per Hour does not include data transfer time and time for media cutting. The test Printer Reference Guide (Booklet)
conducted here is a result of Canon Inc.’s internal testing. The actual print speed varies, depend- Hardware (for setting up the stand)
ing on number of factors including data size, data complexity, application software, and interface. Ethernet Card
USB 2.0 High-Speed Interface

© 2005 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that these products meet the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are reg-
istered U.S. marks. Adobe, PostScript, Photoshop, and Illustrator are registered trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. AutoCAD is a registered trademark
of Autodesk, Inc. in the United States. PhotoPRINT is a trademark of Scanvec Amiable, Inc. PANTONE
is a registered trademark of Pantone, Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of 1-800-OK-CANON
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark
of Apple Computer, Inc. QuarkXPress is a trademark of Quark, Inc. and all applicable affiliated www.usa.canon.com
companies, Reg. U.S. Pat. and Tm. Off. and in many other countries. UL is a registered trademark of
Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Canon,
IMAGEPROGRAF, IMAGERUNNER, EOS, PowerShot, and Canon Know How are registered trademarks,
and the Genuine logo is a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered Canon U.S.A., Inc.
trademarks or trademarks in other countries. IMAGEANYWARE is a service mark of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
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