Graphic Arts Systems

A COMPLETE WORKFLOW SOLUTION
The 24" imagePROGRAF W6400 and 44" imagePROGRAF W8400 printers include the tools needed to easily create, process, and print high-quality, professional large-format output.

Create

Design and customize posters, signs, banners, and more with PosterArtist, a template-based poster creation software. Edit and organize digital photography with Canons Digital Photo Print Pro, a photo printing utility that includes tools to help eliminate redeye, improve skin tones, remove moir, and make image corrections to digital photos.
imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400 Specifications
Print Head Bubble Jet On-demand/FINE End-User Replaceable (BC-1350) 6-Color Print Head* Number of Nozzles 1,280 Nozzles per Color 7,680 Nozzles, Total Droplet Size 4 Picoliter Nozzle Pitch (Head Resolution) 1200 dpi Print Resolution (Max.) 2400 x 1200 dpi Ink Tank Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black,* Matte Black,* Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta Ink Capacity imagePROGRAF W6400: imagePROGRAF W8400: Ink Types Pg Ink (Pigment-based) Nozzle Recovery System Non-firing Nozzle Detection and Compensation Media Feed imagePROGRAF W6400 Roll - One Roll, Rear-loading, Front Output Cut Sheet - One Sheet, Front-loading, Front Output imagePROGRAF W8400 Roll - One Roll, Front-loading, Front Output Cut Sheet - One Sheet, Front-loading, Front Output 130ml 330ml Media Type Modes Paper - Plain Paper, Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Proofing Paper, Colored Coated Paper, CAD Plain Paper, CAD Tracing Paper Photo - Glossy Photo Paper, Semi-glossy Photo Paper, Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper, Heavyweight Semi-glossy Photo Paper Film/Synthetic - Synthetic Paper, Adhesive Synthetic Paper, Back Light Film, Flame Resistant Cloth, CAD Translucent Matte Film Fine Art - Fine Art Photo Paper, Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Paper, Fine Art Textured Paper, Canvas Matte, Japanese Paper Washi Media Width imagePROGRAF W6400: 8 - 24" imagePROGRAF W8400: 8 - 44" Maximum Print Length imagePROGRAF W6400 Roll: 59 Feet (18 Meters) 55.1" (1400mm) Cut Sheet: imagePROGRAF W8400 Roll: 59 Feet (18 Meters) Cut Sheet: 63.0" (1600mm) Media Thickness 0.07 - 0.8 mm (2.7 mil - 31.4 mil) Margins Roll: Cut Sheet: All Sides: 0.20" (5mm) Leading and Left/Right Edges: 0.20" (5mm); Trailing Edge: 0.90" (23mm) Borderless Printing Width (Roll Media Only) imagePROGRAF W6400 10", 14", 16", 24", 515mm (JIS B2), 594mm (ISO A1) imagePROGRAF W8400 10", 14", 16", 24", 36", 42", 594mm (ISO A1), 840mm (ISO A0), 515mm (JIS B2), 1030mm (JIS B0) Bundled Software Printing Software - Printer Driver 2005, Print Plug-in for Photoshop, HDI Driver for AutoCAD Applications - PosterArtist,** Digital Photo Print Pro*** Software RIP - PhotoPRINT Select for imagePROGRAF (Adobe PostScript 3) Languages Printer - GARO (Canon Proprietary) via Software RIP - PostScript, PDF 1.4, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, BMP Operating System Driver - Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0 SP6/2000/Xp/2003 Server, Macintosh OS 8.6/9/X Software RIP - Windows 2000/XP, Macintosh OS X Interface Standard - USB 2.0 High Speed - 10/100 Base-T/TX Optional - IEEE1394 FireWire Card (10/100Base-T/TX Card must be uninstalled) Acoustic Noise imagePROGRAF W6400 Operation: Standby: imagePROGRAF W8400 Operation: Standby: Power Supply Input Power: Power Consumption - Maximum: - Standby: 50dB or Less 35dB or Less 54dB or Less 35dB or Less AC 100240V (50-60Hz) 160W or Less 6W or Less

Process

Print complex PostScript graphic files with Canons PhotoPRINT Select, a genuine Adobe PostScript 3 RIP that includes a Pantone color library. For professional digital image files, the imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400 include a Print Plug-in for Photoshop. This professional software enables a raw file workflow and features support for custom ICC profiles, in both PC and MAC environments.

Canons proprietary print head technology enables high-speed printing at 2400 x 1200 dpi with precise 4pl ink droplets for high image resolution, clarity, and detail. A six-color pigment ink set with interchangeable black inks produces a broad and realistic color gamut. A wide variety of media is available for applications including posters, banners, backlit displays, photographs, fine art reproductions and much more.
Certifications UL, FCC Class B, ENERGY STAR Operational Environment Temperature: F (C Humidity: RH 10 - 80 % (No condensation) Dimensions (with Stand) imagePROGRAF W6400: 47.3" x 29.6" x 43.2" (1200mm x 752mm x 1097mm) imagePROGRAF W8400: 64.6" x 38.2" x 42.3" (1642mm x 972mm x 1075mm) Weight (with Stand) imagePROGRAF W6400: 108 lb. (49kg) imagePROGRAF W8400: 216 lb. (98kg) User-Replaceable items Print Head Maintenance Cartridge Cutter Blade
Maximum Media Roll Diameter 5.9" (150mm)
W6400 W8400 Square Feet Per Hour 52 26
Print Speed Plain Paper Heavyweight Coated Paper
Mode Draft Standard Draft Standard High Standard High Highest
Resolution 1200 x x x x x x x x 1200

Glossy Photo Paper

Standard with the Printer Printer; Stand; Basket; 2" Core Media Spool; Print Head; 7 Ink Tanks (C, M, Y, K, PC, PM, MK); Maintenance Cartridge; Power Cord; Cutter Blade; User Software CD (Printer Driver, Print Plug-in for Photoshop, HDI Driver, Utilities); Application CDs (PosterArtist, Digital Photo Print Pro); Software RIP CD (PhotoPRINT Select for imagePROGRAF); User Guide CD; Setup Guide (Poster); Printer Reference Guide (Booklet); Hardware (for setting up the stand); Ethernet Card; USB 2.0 High-Speed Interface
* Select regular black or matte black; interchangeable. ** Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only *** Windows 2000/XP only For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver 2005. For printing from PostScript application (such as Adobe Illustrator or QuarkXPress), use PhotoPRINT Select for imagePROGRAF software RIP. Available 3Q, 2005

Printed Image: ISO JIS-SCID No. 5 Chart Printed Image Size: W6400: 23.6 x 29.5" (599 x 749mm); W8400: 43.6 x 54.5" (1107 x 1384mm) Test Environment: Pentium 4/3.2GHz, Windows XP SP2, 1024MB RAM, USB 2.0 High Speed, Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Square Feet Per Hour does not include data transfer time and time for media cutting. The test conducted here is a result of Canon Inc.s internal testing. The actual print speed varies, depending on number of factors including data size, data complexity, application software, and 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 registered U.S. marks. Canon, IMAGEPROGRAF, IMAGERUNNER, 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 trademarks or trademarks in other countries. IMAGEANYWARE is a service mark of Canon U.S.A. Inc. in the United States. All referenced product names and other marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
1-800-OK-CANON www.usa.canon.com Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042
Specifications subject to change without notice. All output images are simulated.

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Product Accessibility Assessment Name of Product: ImagePROGRAF W8400 Date: June 14, 2005 Note: This document was prepared based on normal walk-up functionality. It does not include maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The information contained in this document is proprietary information and is not for reproduction, publication or manipulation in any way or form. This template addresses a multitude of W8400 features; however, any specific inquiries should be made to the Canon Government Marketing Representative. The rules below refer to the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1998) issued by the Architectural and Transportation Compliance Board. Comments in the Supporting Features column are based on the Information Technology Industry Councils suggested language for use when filling out the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. Summary Table Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems Section 1194.22 Web-based internet information and applications Supporting Features Remarks and explanations
Supports with exceptions* Applied to Printer Driver Supports with exception* Applied to Remote User Interface (Remote UI)
Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products Not Applicable Section 1194.24 Video and Multi-media Products Section 1194.25Self-Contained, Closed Products Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria Section 1194.41 Information, documentation and Support Not Applicable Supports with exceptions* Not Applicable Supports with exceptions* Support with exception*
*Please refer to the following pages for detailed information on supporting features and exceptions.
Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and explanations Print preview function (using (a) When software is designed to run on a Supports with exception supporting application Page system that has a keyboard, product functions Composer) can be executed shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a by other measures with keyboard. function can be discerned textually. (b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable Supports activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer. (c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the Supports with exceptions Status monitor cannot be current focus shall be provided that moves read by a screen reader. The among interactive interface elements as the Remote UI or Windows input focus changes. The focus shall be spooler function may be used programmatically exposed so that Assistive as an alternative. A portion Technology can track focus and focus changes. of the Page Composer function cannot be read out by a screen reader due to text displaying as image. (d) Sufficient information about a user interface Supports with exceptions The following were not element including the identity, operation and readable by a screen reader state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image during testing: represents a program element, the information 1- Rearrangement conveyed by the image must also be available button under My Favorites list in text. 2- Bitmap and comments (e) When bitmap images are used to identify Supports controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.
(f) Textual information shall be provided Supports through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes. (g) Applications shall not override user selected Supports contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. (h) When animation is displayed, the Not applicable information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user. (i) Color coding shall not be used as the only Supports means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. (j) When a product permits a user to adjust Not applicable color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided. (k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking Not applicable text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. (l) When electronic forms are used, the form Supports with exceptions shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

The following were not readable by a screen reader during testing: 1- Information about the Color Settings Menu button 2- The rearrangement function under the My Favorites list 3- One of the radio buttons on the Page Setup Tab 4- Meaning of each button on the Status monitor Electronic online help documentation is accessible from a keyboard in the Page composer application.
Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet information and applications - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and explanations (a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesk", or in Supports element content). (b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation. (c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup. (d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet. (e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map. (f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape. (g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables. (h) Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers. (i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation (j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. (k) A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes. Not applicable

Supports Supports

Not applicable
Supports Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
(l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the Supports information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by Assistive Technology. (m) When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with 1194.21(a) through (l). (n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. (o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. (p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required.

Supports

Does not support
Navigation skip is not provided. However, not especially problematic in terms of real use.
Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and explanations Equipped with de facto standard interface, in order to access Printer Driver and Remote UI.
(a) Self contained products shall be usable by Supports people with disabilities without requiring an enduser to attach Assistive Technology to the product. Personal headsets for private listening are not Assistive Technology. (b) When a timed response is required, the user Not applicable shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. (c) Where a product utilizes touchscreens or Not applicable contact-sensitive controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with Section 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). (k)(1) Products which have mechanically operated Supports controls or keys shall comply with the following: Controls and Keys shall be tactilely discernible without activating the controls or keys. (k)(2) Products which have mechanically operated Supports with exception controls or keys shall comply with the following: Controls and Keys shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls and keys shall be 5 lbs. (22.2N) maximum. (k)(3) Products which have mechanically operated Does not support controls or keys shall comply with the following: If key repeat is supported, the delay before repeat shall be adjustable to at least 2 seconds. Key repeat rate shall be adjustable to 2 seconds per character. (k)(4) Products which have mechanically operated Does not support controls or keys shall comply with the following: The status of all locking or toggle controls or keys shall be visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound.
Some operations, such as moving the Release lever require mobility in both hands.
Repeat function is selectable in the Menu bar. Key repeat rate cannot be adjusted more than 2 sec.
Due to inherent limitations of the LCD panel, users with visual impairment do not receive confirmation re: the status of these keys.
(d) When biometric forms of user identification or Not applicable control are used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be provided. (e) When products provide auditory output, the Not applicable audio signal shall be provided at a standard signal level through an industry standard connector that will allow for private listening. The product must provide the ability to interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at anytime. (f) When products deliver voice output in a public Not applicable area, incremental volume control shall be provided with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user selectable. A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. (g) Color coding shall not be used as the only Supports means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. (h) When a product permits a user to adjust color Not applicable and contrast settings, a range of color selections capable of producing a variety of contrast levels shall be provided. (i) Products shall be designed to avoid causing the Supports screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. (j) (1) Products which are freestanding, non- Supports portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: The position of any operable control shall be determined with respect to a vertical plane, which is 48 inches in length, centered on the operable control, and at the maximum protrusion of the product within the 48 inch length on products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls.

Error message flickers on the LCD display within the appropriate range.
(j)(2) Products which are freestanding, non- Supports with exception portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is 10 inches or less behind the reference plane, the height shall be 54 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. (j)(3) Products which are freestanding, non- Does not support portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is more than 10 inches and not more than 24 inches behind the reference plane, the height shall be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. (j)(4) Products which are freestanding, non- Supports portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Operable controls shall not be more than 24 inches behind the reference plane.
The output stacker is affixed to the printer less than or equal to 15 inches above the floor.
The height of the product is 46 inches or more when the top cover is open. The right-side cover is more than 24 inches behind the reference plane.
Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria - Detail Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and explanations Users who are blind can print by operating the printer driver on a personal computer. However, operation panel functions on the printer are not accessible. DANGER: Touching the cutter blade may result in serious injury.
(a) At least one mode of operation and Supports with exception information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided.
(b) At least one mode of operation and Supports information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. (c) At least one mode of operation and Supports information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided. (d) Where audio information is important for Supports the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. (e) At least one mode of operation and Not applicable information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. (f) At least one mode of operation and Does not support information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided.

Some operations, such as moving the Release Lever, require more than 5 lbs of force. Some function panels are not conveniently located, so that they are not accessible from a wheelchair.
Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support Criteria Supporting Features Remarks and explanations Product support documentation will be provided upon request in electronic format, at no additional charge. An evaluation of the accessibility features of products will be provided upon request in electronic format, at no additional charge. Canon U.S.A., Inc. provides support services accommodating users with disabilities through OKCANON assistance, TTY support at (866) 2513752. Canon otherwise available to U.S. federal government agencies through Federal Relay.
(a) Product support documentation provided to Supports end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.
(b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of Supports with exception products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge.
(C) Supports services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end- Supports users with disabilities.