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How-to Video: Loading Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-Series Printers

The launch of the new Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-Series printers has been successful for many reasons (e.g.: smaller footprint, improved print performance and speed), but one notable improvement over previous incarnations of Canon printers is the ease with which paper can be loaded. In just a few steps, you can load single or multiple rolls of media, keeping downtime to a minimum.

Select “New Roll” on panel

The media loading process is so simplified, a beep and a button push is all it takes to let you know that the paper is ready to go. The only time manual adjustment is needed is if the printer detects an alignment issue.

Michael Clementi, LexJet’s tech specialist, reviewed these printers last summer. At that time, he noted that Canon had reduced some of the clumsiness that occurred with the older models: “With just a quick beep and a button push, the printer takes the media into the printer and registers it. No more opening up the top hatch and lining up the paper.”

If you are looking to improve your workflow and upgrade your printer, call a LexJet sales rep at 800-453-9538, today to find out more about the new Canon PRO-Series printers.

Posted on by Sean McGettigan Posted in Tips & Tricks
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How-To Videos: Banner Stand Setup is a Breeze with Expand Banner Stands

Expand Banner Stands are extremely easy to use when both installing a graphic and setting a stand up for display. Two of those stands are the XStand and the MediaScreen.

How to set up an Expand banner standExpand Banner Stands come with a lifetime warranty and all but the MediaScreen 2 Outdoor are certified by Expand for use with LexJet 5.5 Mil Matte Opaque Display Film for aqueous printers and LexJet Satin Light Block Polyester (7 Mil or 9 Mil) for solvent, low solvent, UV curable and latex printers. For more information about Expand Banner Stands at LexJet, click here.

The XStand is a lightweight option that sets up almost effortlessly. The only extra labor required prior to installing the graphic is to attach graphic plates to the four corners on the back of the finished graphic. When installing the graphic, you simply attach each corner of the graphic to one of the four arms and use the fifth arm to support the stand and adjust the display angle.

The MediaScreen is a user-friendly retractable display. Installing the graphic into the cassette is easy. Attaching the top of the graphic to the graphic rail is even easier since the rail clamps down on the graphic.

Setting up the stand for display is as simple as unfolding the foot, inserting the telescopic pole into the foot, and then lifting up the graphic and attaching it to the support pole. The telescopic support pole can then be adjusted to heights between 63″ and 88 5/8″.

The videos embedded below in the order shown include:

  • XStand Demonstration
  • MediaScreen Demonstration

Posted on by Sean McGettigan Posted in Tips & Tricks
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How-To Videos: Printing, Trimming Banner Stand Graphics Simplified with Templates

How to trim a graphic for a banner standWhen printing a graphic for use in an Expand Banner Stand, the templates provided for Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop simplify the printing and trimming process.

Using one of these templates will allow you to print out your graphic with crop marks and cut guidelines. For retractable stands, the non-visible area that goes into the cassette is also delineated. The importance of using the templates is illustrated in the trimming process.

When trimming the graphic, all you need is a straight edge and a blade. Simply line up the straight edge on the cut guideline and trim the graphic. The result is a perfectly trimmed graphic that is ready to be installed into the stand.

The videos embedded below in the order shown include:

  • Using Expand Banner Stand Templates in Adobe Photoshop
  • Using Expand Banner Stand Templates in Adobe Illustrator
  • Expand Banner Stands – Trimming a Graphic

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Canon iPF8300S/iPF8300 Printer Setup Videos

How to load roll paper on a Canon iPF8300S or iPF8300When purchasing a new wide-format printer, a little extra help with setup never hurt. The manual that accompanies the iPF8300S does a great job, but being able to see how everything comes together can be even more helpful. Please note that these videos also apply to setting up an iPF8300.

The Canon iPF8300S Printer Setup videos embedded below in the order shown include:

  • Stand Assembly
  • Paper Basket Assembly
  • Removing the Belt Stopper and Installing Printheads
  • Installing Ink
  • Loading Roll Paper and Printer Calibration

If you have any questions about setting up or using a Canon iPF8300S or other Canon imagePROGRAF Printers contact a LexJet Account Specialist at 800-453-9538.

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How To Video: Coating Canvas by Hand with a Roller

Coating canvas with Sunset Satin CoatingCanvas is a premium product for which your customers are paying a premium price. Taking the extra step of applying a protective coating is a step that everyone producing canvas prints should take to ensure that the print has that extra protection from the mishandling that may occur once it gets into a client’s hands.

Sunset Gloss Coating and Sunset Satin Coating help by adding a tough, flexible layer of protection and contain UV inhibitors for maximum protection against lighting-induced fading. These coatings are typically applied using a high-pressure low-volume (HPLV) spray gun or by hand using a white high density foam roller.

In the video below you will learn how to apply Sunset Gloss or Satin Coating using a roller…

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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8000S Printer Setup Videos

Inkjet printer setup Canon wide format

When purchasing a new wide-format printer, a little extra help with setup never hurts. The manual that accompanies the Canon iPF8000S does a great job, but being able to see how everything comes together can be even more helpful.

The Canon iPF8000S Printer Setup videos include embedded below in the order shown include:

  • Stand Assembly
  • Paper Basket Assembly
  • Removing Packing Materials and Installing Printheads
  • Installing Ink, Loading Roll Paper and Calibrating the Printer

If you have any questions about setting up or using a Canon iPF8000S or other Canon imagePROGRAF Printers please contact a LexJet Account Specialist at 800-453-9538.