1. w84PG_MEDv111505.exe Driver
2. Readme_US.txt File Contents

Readme_US.txt Driver File Contents (w84PG_MEDv111505.exe)

______________________________________________________________

        Before Using the Media Information File (.med)

         *** Copyright Canon U.S.A.,Inc. 2005 ***
______________________________________________________________

Overview

  Before you install Media Information File

  1. Introduction for Media Information File
  2. About Added Media Types 
  3. How to Update the Media Types
  4. Precautions


Before you install Media Information File

  Please be sure you have upgraded the printer firmware for W8400 or W6400
  to version 2.0 or later. You may upgrade the firmware using Firmware
  Upgrade Tool downloadable from http://www.usa.canon.com/imageprograf
  or by obtaining the file by calling 1-800-423-2366 (M-F, 8:00AM-8:00PM EST).

1. Introduction for Media Information File -------------------------------------

  The Media Information File is a support-kit for adding the extra Media Types 
  to the default Media Types used in Canon imagePROGRAF W6400/W8400 printers. 
  Updating the Media Types information of the printer, the printer driver and 
  related software with this file makes the additional Media Types usable for 
  printing. 


2. About Added Media Types -----------------------------------------------------

The Media Types added with this Media Information File are following:

  (Media Product)
   - Premium Bond Paper
   - Premium Coated Paper
   - Coated Paper (Heavy Weight)
   - Heavy Weight Premium Gloss
   - Premium Super-Gloss
   - Premium RC PhotoGloss
   - Premium RC PhotoMatte
   - Commercial Proofing Grade
   - Fine Art Photo Rag 188gsm
   - Fine Art Photo Rag 308gsm
   - Fine Art German Etching 310gsm
   - Enhanced Velvet 255gsm
   - Graphic Matte Canvas
   - PE Indoor Banner Media
   - White Glossy Film
   - Banner Vinyl
   - Adhesive Matte Vinyl
   - Glossy Adhesive Film
   - Dull Back Lit Film
   - Translucent Bond Paper
   - Erasable Double Matte Film

  Refer to [media_guide_US.html] about notes for the Media Types added when 
  printing.

  (Media Type)
   - Premium Matte Paper
   - Recycled Coated Paper


3. How to Update the Media Types -----------------------------------------------

  Refer to Media Configuration Tool Guide for details.

  1) Save the Media Information File downloaded to a folder.
  2) Start Media Configuration Tool.
  3) Click the Update Media Types button.
  4) Specify the Media Information File (.med) saved in Step 1.
  5) Follow the steps displayed in the Update Media Types wizard.


4. Precautions -----------------------------------------------------------------

  - Follow all the precautions of Media Configuration Tool and listed below.

  - Before updating the Media Types, close all application software and the 
    printer driver.

  - Do not print any documents or switch off the printer until the update of 
    the Media Types is completed.

  - When updating the Media Types of the printer is completed, the printer 
    automatically restarts. Make sure that the printer is online again before 
    printing, operating the panel or using the printer driver and related 
    software.


______________________________________________________________
Copyright(C) Canon U.S.A.,Inc. 2005