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Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« on: May 05, 2018, 08:09:48 pm »

I have a Canon IPF6400 that I will have to occasionally leave unattended for a month at a time. Is there a way to have it nozzle chec,k or clean heads, or print a test image using all the nozzles on a weekly schedule. I think I could write a script to schedule printing but would need a test image to use the nozzles.
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2018, 08:11:59 pm »

On a Mac, pretty easy using an Automator action through the Calendar app. What OS?
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2018, 08:30:30 pm »

I use qimage to print on my ipf8400.
It has an automatic nozzle print function, which I use occasionally.
I find qimage worth it- your mileage may vary.
Gary
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2018, 08:38:48 pm »

On a Mac, pretty easy using an Automator action through the Calendar app. What OS?

Mac Sierra - I know how to use Automator. Any suggestions for the print?
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2018, 08:39:57 pm »

I use qimage to print on my ipf8400.
It has an automatic nozzle print function, which I use occasionally.
I find qimage worth it- your mileage may vary.
Gary

Does the Mac version have the automatic print function?
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2018, 09:54:25 pm »

I would like ti know how to set up Automator to do this. Any pointers to where I can find out how?
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2018, 10:02:27 pm »

Mac Sierra - I know how to use Automator. Any suggestions for the print?
I was doing this for an Epson 4900 which would clog nearly every other day without and it only needed to print something very small, similar to it's nozzle check. I used this file that I use to check linearity:

**Download this test file for visually examining ink density. Used to test best media settings for 3rd party papers

I'm not familiar with Canon after the 5000 which I had and honestly don't know what's appropriate. I would check with other users of your model. But once you get that data, it is super easy to setup a calendar for just printing via the Automator action.
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2018, 10:05:46 pm »

I would like ti know how to set up Automator to do this. Any pointers to where I can find out how?

https://resources.oreilly.com/examples/0636920032731/blob/master/Automator%20&%20AppleScript.pdf
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2018, 10:05:56 pm »

I would like ti know how to set up Automator to do this. Any pointers to where I can find out how?
Here's a start, fill in the blanks and test.
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2018, 10:11:58 pm »

I would like ti know how to set up Automator to do this. Any pointers to where I can find out how?

Here is a link to the an appendix of David Pogue's 'Missing Manual' that give a quick course on Automator.
https://resources.oreilly.com/examples/0636920032731/blob/master/Automator%20&%20AppleScript.pdf
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2018, 10:23:40 pm »

I was doing this for an Epson 4900 which would clog nearly every other day without and it only needed to print something very small, similar to it's nozzle check. I used this file that I use to check linearity:

**Download this test file for visually examining ink density. Used to test best media settings for 3rd party papers

I'm not familiar with Canon after the 5000 which I had and honestly don't know what's appropriate. I would check with other users of your model. But once you get that data, it is super easy to setup a calendar for just printing via the Automator action.

Thanks
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2018, 11:03:24 pm »

You could try this for Mac....I use this on a Canon Pro 2000.

https://github.com/jt70471/InkjetPlumber

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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2018, 12:13:24 am »

You could try this for Mac....I use this on a Canon Pro 2000.

https://github.com/jt70471/InkjetPlumber

-D.

I have Inkjet Plumber but what I want to do is use PrintTool with a flush image which will exercise the ink lines. The nozzle check pattern doesn't move the head much.
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2018, 03:28:46 am »

Having blown an hour or so, I'm no closer to achieving a result. I used the 'Watch me do' to record a series of actions. I want to open a file in PrintTool, and then print it. The file will exercise the ink lines by printing at 2880 and printing each channel as a pattern, so a nozzle check won't do it. Having saved my actions as an app, I get an error each time that I try to run it. I have been through the security kafoofle too. Searching the web, it looks like I'm not alone. I don't want to derail the thread. I'm just pointing out that by Sierra, it's getting more difficult.
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2018, 09:23:30 am »

Having blown an hour or so, I'm no closer to achieving a result. I used the 'Watch me do' to record a series of actions. I want to open a file in PrintTool, and then print it. The file will exercise the ink lines by printing at 2880 and printing each channel as a pattern, so a nozzle check won't do it. Having saved my actions as an app, I get an error each time that I try to run it. I have been through the security kafoofle too. Searching the web, it looks like I'm not alone. I don't want to derail the thread. I'm just pointing out that by Sierra, it's getting more difficult.

Sierra seems to be a PITA for Automator. Maybe I can just use a script. Do you have an image to exercise the ink lines on an IPF6400?
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2018, 11:09:08 am »

Does the Mac version have the automatic print function?

Not sure if mac version has it, I am pic based.
I have 3 printers on separate schedules to auto print. Qimage also has an image that uses all colors. They make it easy.
Gary
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2018, 05:49:45 pm »

Not sure if mac version has it, I am pic based.
I have 3 printers on separate schedules to auto print. Qimage also has an image that uses all colors. They make it easy.
Gary

I just got a note from Andrew Wilford at Binartem.
 
"We are close to releasing this feature in Qimage One. I would estimate that our final testing will take no more than a week."
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2018, 06:22:25 pm »

Sierra seems to be a PITA for Automator. Maybe I can just use a script. Do you have an image to exercise the ink lines on an IPF6400?

Sorry. My image is for Quadtone RIP calibration mode is so no Canon support.
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Re: Schedule unattended IPF6400 printing
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2018, 10:59:37 pm »

I just solved my problem. You need to give access to the app that you create in your privacy settings.
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