Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 Basic Guide
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1. M 8 Printhead Fixer Cover eee 39 41 Printhead Fixer Lever ssseeeeeeenen 39 41 Printhead replacement sieni tene 36 R Roll loading in the printer seessessssssss 14 Roll loading on the Roll Holder 12 FROM removal si vinea uten cte tendran i tie cade 18 S Settings Adj tab sseeeee 11 31 37 Shalt Clearier iei cdi cet eer Evo laedere cies 23 32 35 Sheet loadirig 5 eer HE res 20 Sheet removal ae esent eere entrata 22 46 T Tab Selection screen eeeseeeees 11 42 U User Manual Canon Canon Inc 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Canon Europe Ltd 3 The Square Stockley Park Uxbridge Middlesex UB11 1ET United Kingdom Canon China Co Ltd 15F Jinbao Building No 89 Jinbao Street Dongcheng District Beijing 100005 China Canon Australia Pty Ltd 1 Thomas Holt Drive North Ryde Sydney N S W 2113 Australia Q T 5 2 3 8 T V 1 QT5 2367 V1 CANON INC 2010 Printed in JAPAN2. Printer Info 12 Follows the setting in Date Format 15 Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators and only viewing for other users 16 Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only Menu When Printing Menu Map Date amp Time gt mmidd 15 I homm Date Format yyyy mm dd 15 m dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy I J Length Unit meter Des I Detect Mismatch poe 7 English EE Noe Francais Li Hold Job Italiano Deutsch Paper Size Basis Sht Selection 1 ISO A3 Lay 971 Super 8 Sht Selection 2 ISO B1 X HEF 28 x40 ANSI F aao Keep Paper Size o0 J paterson mease Rep Phead Print 2 Athens Cairo ee j E sMosow 4 Eerevan Baku Nozzle Check Frequency Standard 5 Islamabad BI for T Bangkok Lo Hong Kong CarriageScanWath Automatic m 9 Tokyo Seoul Tanter Use RemoteUl on TiNewCaledonia i or P 12Weingtn sas Reset PaprSetngs m 12 Eniwetok 15 High Speed 11 Midway is Erase HDD Data LL Secure High Spd 10Hawaii AHST 15 L jsew 7 IM 9 Alaska AKST 8 Oregon PST Output Method m T Arizona MST Print Auto Del 6 Texas CST i 5 NewvorEST Print After Recv ot J 4 Santiago o pem 2 i5 Common Box Set L 1 Cape Verde Print Auto Del Paper Info Use reser ond Eis
3. 3 1 on Return Defaults 1 For information on the types of paper the printer supports refer to the Paper Reference Guide The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software as well as on the Control Panel is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Configuration Tool 2 For information on the sizes of paper the printer supports refer to the User Manual Paper Sizes User Manual 3 Available only if ManageRemainRoll is On 4 Available only if Width Detection is set to Off Rep Ink Tank E Head Cleaning A Job List Print Job Select Print Job Stored Job Job List Print Job List Mailbox List Enter a password if one has been set be Doi UUE a 14 Print Anyway is displayed when a job being held is selected 42 Job Log Print Job Log Pause Print HDD Information scu Co Choose from information about the latest three print jobs Total capacity Box free space D B e Test Print Adjust Printer Maintenance b Nozzle Check y Cy Document Name User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface nk Consumed CD C CANCELED yyylmm dd hh mm ss yyylmm dd hh mm ss XXXXXxxxsq mm c T ag
4. C Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing when print jobs are being canceled or when paper is being MEMO advanced s 24 Replacing Ink Tanks l Access the menu for ink tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel press a E lt or P to select the Ink tab 6 OK Ink Menu PGMYMP RGBPGB e Ifthe Tab Selection screen is not displayed press the Menu button MEMO Press the OK button The Ink Menu is displayed 3 Press A or V to select Rep Ink Tank and then press the OK button A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover Remove the Ink Tank at this point Remove the ink tanks Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left 25 Replacing Ink Tanks Lift the stopper a of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for the color to replace Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops and then push it down to the front 700 ml tanks Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks MEMO Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position Hold the Ink Tank by the grips a or handle b and remove it Press the OK button Y Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink hole a facing up Otherwise ink may leak and cause stains Caution 26 Replacing Ink Tanks Insta
5. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Press the OK button The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge Next replace the Shaft Cleaner 34 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge l Replace the shaft cleaner 1 After the message is displayed regarding Shaft Cleaner replacement press A or V to select Yes and then press the OK button After the Carriage is moved the Display Screen indicates Open Upper Cover Open the Top Cover f you do not respond within two minutes shaft cleaner replacement is canceled In this case repeat the MEMO procedure Hold the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips a and pull it to the right to remove it Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips a attach it to the Carriage Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used MEMO Maintenance Cartridge for disposal Close the Top Cover The Carriage moves back into position 35 Replacing the Printhead Replace the Printhead as follows When to replace the printhead This printer is equipped with two printheads Replace one or both printheads in the following situations f the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace any printheads with poor printing performance If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace th
6. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 For CA USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for detail Parts Names and functions of printer parts are as follows Front Name Operation a Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead load paper and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed b Cutter Groove Paper is cut using the cutter or manually with scissors over this groove c Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected Raise the guide when loading a roll d Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot e Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder f Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot g Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents h Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll insert the edge of the roll paper here i Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this p
7. A or Y to select Yes and then press the OK button Remove the paper and go to the next step 2 Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover 20 3 betwee With a sheet lengthwise and printing side up insert it pi Loading Sheets in the Printer n the Platen a and the Paper Retainer b Align a the edges of the sheet as follows 1 Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line c at d A x right c 1 2 Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading edge of the Paper Alignment Line d as shown When inserted sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen C Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line at right c Loading paper askew will cause an error Mi Warped paper may rub against the Printhead Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it J C e You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up If it is difficult to load paper press the A or V button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength Set MEMO suction stronger by pressing the A button or weaker with the V button Three settings are available However even if you increase the suction it may not be sufficient to hold some types of paper against the Platen well In this case use your hand to load the paper Sheets are held in place by suction through holes on the Platen Although the
8. Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line b keeping this side parallel to the line and then lower the Release Lever 8 Hold the edge of the roll paper as you gently pull it evenly ra gt Do not omit steps 7 and 8 If paper cannot be advanced straight or if it wrinkles it may jam or rub against the Printhead Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the paper alignment line b This may prevent the paper L from being advanced straight J Important G You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is released If it is difficult to load paper press the A or V button on the Control Panel to adjust the MEMO strength Set suction stronger by pressing the A button or weaker with the W button Three settings are available V J 9 Close the Top Cover The paper is now advanced and a menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically shown on the Display Screen 16 Loading Rolls in the Printer Press A or V to select the type of paper and then press the OK button For details on types of paper to select see the Paper Reference Guide MEMO E Types of Manuals 17 Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows e f you need to cut a roll see the following procedure MEMO Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls User Manual On the Tab Se
9. Move the Carriage out of the way manually if the Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct and then clean the duct 3 If the ventilation duct a is dirty use a damp cloth that you 38 Replacing the Printhead 4 Pull up the Carriage Cover to open it completely Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely 6 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely T Remove the Printhead and press the OK button e Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations MEMO 39 Replacing the Printhead Holding the new Printhead by the grips a remove it from the pouch 7 When handling the Printhead always hold it by the grips a Never touch the nozzles b or metal contacts Important c This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality Never touch the ink supply section d This may cause printing problems f you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation do not keep the nozzles and metal contacts facing down If the nozzles or metal contacts are damaged it may affect the printing quality V use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part a Squeeze the grips c of Protective Part b and pull it down to remove it 9 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed The inside surface of the Prot
10. This could cause a fire or electrical shock shock The printer operating conditions are described below Use the printer under the following conditions Power supply voltage 100 120 220 240 V AC Power supply frequency 50 60 Hz o Never use any power source other than 100 120 220 240 V AC This could cause a fire or electrical ll Cleaning the Printer Always disconnect the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer If the printer is switched on accidentally moving parts inside the printer may cause personal injuries a Printhead Ink Tanks and Maintenance Cartridge fa Always store consumables in a safe location out of the reach of small children If a child licks or S ingests ink accidentally seek medical assistance immediately 7 If ink accidentally gets in your eyes immediately rinse with water If ink gets on your skin immediately clean it off with soap and water If irritation persists in your eyes or on your skin contact a physician immediately f q Avoid dropping or shaking printheads ink tanks and maintenance cartridges Spilled ink can stain N clothing and the work area SSS Never touch the electrical contacts of the Printhead after printing The contacts become extremely hot and can cause minor burns ASafety Precautions F Other Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs There are high voltage parts inside the printer that fi can cause a fire or electrical sh
11. and then press the OK button Remove the paper and go to the next step 3 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide 14 Loading Rolls in the Printer Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear load the Roll Holder shaft a into the grooves b on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot fully into the slot Y Be careful not to drop the roll and hurt yourself when loading it Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Roll Holder shaft a and the guide grooves b when Caution loading rolls Pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it in the Paper Feed Slot a Advance the roll until it touches the Paper Retainer b Once the roll reaches the Paper Retainer it is automatically advanced over the Platen O Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot This may affect the printing quality Important it the paper is wrinkled or warped straighten it out before loading it For paper that tends to curl lift the Release Lever and manually pull the roll paper over the Platen Load the roll so that there is no gap between the right edge of the paper and the Roll Holder 15 Loading Rolls in the Printer 6 Lower the Ejection Guide T Holding the edge of the roll paper lift the Release Lever with both hands to the position of the Ejection Guide a
12. and use a dry cloth to wipe away dust that has collected on the plug and the area around the power outlet Leaving the power cable plugged in and not cleaned for a long period especially in an area subject to dust oil and humidity could cause the insulation material to deteriorate and lead to a fire y OE OOOH lin an Emergency m If the printer emits smoke or strange odors continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet Contact the nearest service center ll Cleaning the Printer For cleaning use a cloth dampened in water Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol C3 benzene or thinner If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer there is a risk of fire or electrical shock ll Pacemakers This printer generates a low level magnetic field Anyone wearing a pacemaker who experiences discomfort while working around the printer should leave the area Consult a physician before continuing to work around the printer ASafety Precautions A Caution ll Printer Location Never install the printer on an unstable or vibrating surface If it falls over this could cause personal injury Never set up the printer in a location that is exposed to high humidity or large amounts of dust or exposed to direct sunlight high temperature or open flame This could cause a fire or electrical
13. holes b of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly Align the tips a of 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 1 with the holes b of the Roll Holder and insert it firmly With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange a of the Roll Holder leaving no gap Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown Holding it at the position shown b push it firmly in until the flange a of the Holder Stopper touches the roll Lock the Holder Stopper lever c by pushing it down toward the shaft side 13 Loading Rolls in the Printer Load rolls in the printer as follows Always load rolls when the printer is on If the printer is off when you load a roll the paper may not be advanced Important correctly when you turn the printer on Before loading rolls make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide If these memo reas are dirty we recommend cleaning them in advance gt If Paper is Soiled M Stop Power CO 1 Press the Load button as F Bac Navigate cut Coe gt 7 Press A or V to select Roll Paper and then press the OK button If any paper has been advanced that will not be used a message is shown requesting you to remove it MEMO Press A or V to select Yes
14. shock Use the printer location in an environment where temperature and humidity are within the ranges of 15 C to 30 C 59 F to 86 F and 10 to 80 RH with no condensation Never place the printer on a heavy wool or shag carpet The fibers may enter the printer and cause a fire Keep the area around the power outlet clear of items so that you can disconnect the power cable immediately if the printer starts operating abnormally In the event of a printer malfunction remove the power cable from the outlet as soon as possible to prevent fire and electrical shocks Do not install the printer near sources of strong electromagnetic fields whether equipment that generates such fields or places where such fields occur This could damage the printer or cause malfunction ll Moving the Printer OOO BO The weights of main printer units are as follows R iPF8300 Approx 111 kg 244 7 Ib Moving the printer requires at least six people holding it on both sides Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries When moving the printer firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer 2 ll Power Supply Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet Pulling on the power cable could damage the cable and lead to a fire or electrical shock Never use an extension cord
15. suction may produce a noise when paper is loaded in some positions it does not indicate a problem If the noise is distracting try moving the paper over slightly to the left or right up to 1 mm 0 039 in while keeping it parallel to the Paper Alignment Line The suction remains on for about 30 seconds during loading If you cannot finish loading a sheet during L this time pull the sheet away and reinsert it to start the suction again zu 4 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover e fap rint job was received Pressing the OK button will advance the paper and then printing will begin f no Ame print job was received nu for selection of the type of paper is automatically shown on the Display Screen Press A or V to select the type of paper and then press the OK button The printer now starts feeding the paper e MEMO For details on types of paper to select see the Paper Reference Guide E Types of Manuals When using the Output Stacker if you will print on large stiff sheets we recommend adjusting the Output Stacker into the lowest position to prevent printed sheets from being bent Using the Output Stacker User Manual 21 Removing Sheets This section describes how to remove sheets from the printer 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel press lt or gt to select the Paper tab D Ae Paper Menu e Ifthe Tab Selection screen is not d
16. use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen i Fixed Blade The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper j Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams k Switch Set the switch to the side opposite e if the edges of printed images are blurred Set the switch to the e side before borderless printing f B i Oo f Do not touch the Carriage Shaft d or Linear Scale j Touching these parts may damage them mportan V J Parts Control Panel ITTTT NETT TN Name Operation Display Screen Shows the printer menu as well as the printer status and messages Data Lamp green Indicates the status of print jobs or the printer firmware Message lamp orange Lit or flashes when messages are displayed When the lamp is off the printer is operating normally or turned off d Menu button Displays the Tab Selection screen Ell Menu Map e Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period f Power button green Turns the printer on and off The power button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode g Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads as well as other operations h gt button Press this
17. 11 2 fl oz and 700 ml 23 7 fl oz capacities are supported E Consumables Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement The ink may stain clothing We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of printing within six months after breaking the seal Printing quality may be affected if you use older ink tanks Do not leave the printer without ink tanks installed for extended periods a month or more Residual ink may become clogged inside the printer and affect printing quality l Make sure the printer is ready for ink tank replacement Ink Tank replacement is possible in the following cases Important You can replace ink tanks if the Display Screen advises you to check the amount of ink left or replace ink tanks Printing Printing OK Ink Menu OK Ink Menu BKE much inig left Prepare to replace the ink If a message requests you to replace ink tanks press the OK button mre er g In this case go to Remove the ink tanks without following the instructions in E Access the menu for ink tank replacement OK MYMP RGBP C Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer or during printhead cleaning Important V p
18. 3 E S 2 9 8 SI Network Menu Map The total amount of ink consumed and ink colors are displayed here ew co Status Print Interface Print m Paper Details Print Job Log Menu Map Head Posi Adj Auto Standard Auto Advanced T Auto Expansion 5 Print Quality Feed Priority o Adj Priority Print Length Adj Quality Auto GenuinePpr 6 8 Auto OtherPaper 78 Adjust Length AdjustmentPrint Change Settings Calibration Auto Adjust Calibration Log Date Paper Type Use Adj Value Disabled La Enabled Return Defaults Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A Head Cleaning B Nozzle Check Replace P head Printhead L T Printhead R Repl maint cart L amp R Printheads Head Info Printhead L Printhead R Repl S Cleaner Change Cutter XXX XXX ml A High La B Standard Draft A High La B Standard Draft 5 Available after Auto Advanced in Head Posi Adj has been used once 6 Available when you have specified Feed Priority gt Adj Priority gt Automatic or Print Quality 7 Available when you have specified Feed Priority gt Adj Priority gt Automatic or Print Length 8 Displayed if a sheet is loaded in the printer 43 Menu Map b 9 10 11 13 15 16 x OK C ack CX JOK c p Cy Back CO KA lt OK lt OK lt 2 OK Ce Back Co Back Cy Back C Interface Setup System Setup ak Cx an EOP
19. Canon Large Format Printers imagePROGRAF iPF8500 Basic Guide Printer Operations This Basic Guide includes three booklets Read this manual first Printer Operations ASafety Precautions Types of Manuals Documentation Conventions Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Removing the Roll from the Printer Loading Sheets in the Printer Removing Sheets Consumables Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Printhead Menu Map Troubleshooting scicsacccdinvsseorddedeinatecanesancdctdaseanens 2 If Roll Paper JAMS cccccccccesececeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 If a Sheet JAM Sy iecore dottorato eue 22 If Paper is Soiled ccccceceeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 IE Printing is Fait siainen 26 If Vertical Lines are Warped or Colors are Misaligne deien EEN 27 If Banding Occurs cceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 29 If Line Length Does Not Match 31 Error Messages sssssssssseee 33 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 2 Reinstalling the Printer ssssssse 8 Installing the Printer Driver Windows 12 Installing the Printer Driver Mac OS X 14 Convenient Printer Driver Features 16 Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing ENG ASafety Precautions Follow the wa
20. Head Info System Info Eroro Other Counter 17 Displayed only when the Media Take up Unit is attached 18 Available if a Use Take up Reel is Enable b roll paper is loaded and c you have not executed Auto Feed for the loaded roll 19 Available when Use Take up Reel is Enable The following operations are available from the menu during printing Ss pL Ss 6 Available when you have specified Feed Priority gt Adj Priority gt Automatic or Print Quality Printer Info pa Paperinfo Ink Info E Head Info System Info Eror Error Log Other Counter The same menus as usual are shown in amp Ink Menu and 8 Job Menu Index Numerics 2 Inch Paper Core Attachment sssssse 12 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment ssuusse 12 C Consumables T 23 F lange iiec eR eter Er reete or te ge pcdes 13 l imagePROGRAF Support Information 5 INK DOIG a EHE 26 INK Eatripius au retirer ca erect eid 25 29 KIAD a E 11 25 Ink Tank Lock Lever eeee 26 28 Ink tank replacement sssssssssssese 24 J NO VA sa TELE 11 M Maintenance cartridge replacement 30 Menu map menu structure 42 Menu operatioris enini tek teneatis 11 P Paper Reference Guide sess 5 Paper TaD re node eeu 11 18 22 PAWS p
21. Timer F TCP IP IPv4 IPv4 Mode Manual Protocol DHCP BOOTP 716 IPv4 Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default G W 716 DNS Settings DNS Dync update Pri DNS SrvAddr Sec DNS SrvAddr DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name IPv6 Support o o ai Off IPv6 StlessAddrs on sd g Lo DHCPv6 jon i Leo DNS Settings DNS Dync update 11 16 Pri DNS SrvAddr Sec DNS SrvAddr DNS Host Name e NetWare NetWare Ons DNS Domain Name 15 Lo Frame Type G 10 BindenPSere T 10 RPrinter NDSPServer E NPrinter AppleTalk m i ori Ethernet Driver Auto Detect mo g 13 Full Duplex Ethernet Type 10 Base T 13 100 Base TX 1000 Base T Spanning Tree E Not Use n U Interface Print MAC Adress 5 Return Defaults Sleep Timer H a E L Contrast Adj 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 d Not shown if you have set IPv4 Mode to Manual Not shown if you have set NetWare to Off Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off Not shown if you have set Auto Detect to On Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators and only viewing for other users Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only 44 Lo Lo Lo Lo Statefull Addr Stateless Addr A E Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802 2 Ethernet 802 3 Ethernet SNAP evel 1 L Level 2 evel 3 Change Password Init Admin Pswd Prep MovePrinter
22. art j Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank k Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper m Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning Replace the cartridge when it is full n Carrying Handles iba carrying the printer have four people hold it by these handles under both sides Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge Stand A stand that holds the printer Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it Parts l Top Cover Inside Name Operation a Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected b Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it c Carriage Moves the Printhead The carriage serves a key role in printing d Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft e Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper This retainer holds paper as it is fed f Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place Borderless Printing Ink For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing Grooves h Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen Also
23. button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab In menu items requiring numerical input press this button to move to another digit i A button Press this button when viewing menus to display the previous menu item or setting value j V button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value k OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level of the menu item enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the OK button lt button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab In menu items requiring numerical input press this button to move to another digit m Back button Displays the screen before the current screen n Cut button Pressing this button when rolls are loaded cuts the paper o Feed button Pressing this button when rolls are loaded enables you to reposition the paper p Load button Press this button when loading or replacing paper E Loading Rolls in the Printer CB Loading Sheets in the Printer q Roll Media lamp green Lit when rolls are selected as the paper source r Cut Sheet lamp green Lit when sheets are selected as the paper source A e To recover from Sleep mode any button can b
24. ct desired settings and then press the OK button The check box at left is selected and the setting is confirmed After two seconds the display reverts to the upper level menu Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers In this example network settings items are entered 1 For numerical input press lt or gt to move the cursor shown as an underscore to other fields 2 Press the A or V button to enter the value 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 and when the settings are complete press the OK button Executing menu commands Press A or V to select the action to execute and then press the OK button The menu command is now executed 11 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Attach the roll holder to rolls as follows When printing on rolls attach the Roll Holder to the roll Rolls have a two or three inch paper core Use the correct attachment for the paper core The printer comes equipped with the 2 Inch Paper Core Attachment installed Items to Prepare Using rolls with a 2 inch paper core 2 Inch Paper Core Attachment a Using rolls with a 3 inch paper core 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 1 b 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 2 c LEQ M C A Set the roll on a table or other flat surface so that it does not roll or fall Rolls are heavy and dropping a roll may cause injury Caution M A wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printi
25. d selected cut it manually and remove it Cutting Roll Paper After Printing User Manual Clean inside the Top Cover 2 B If Paper is Soiled On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel press lt or gt to select the Settings Adj tab ea Ready GE OK Setting Adj Menu Maint cart Remaining Amount SSF 80 QJ N e Ifthe Tab Selection screen is not displayed press the Menu button MEMO Press the OK button The Set Adj Menu is displayed Press A or V to select Maintenance and then press the OK button Press A or V to select Replace P head and then press the OK button Press A or V to select the Printhead for replacement Select Printhead L when replacing the left printhead Printhead R when replacing the right printhead and L amp R Printheads when replacing both Make sure your selection is correct Jo o 37 Replacing the Printhead Press the OK button 8 Ink is now filled After about three minutes a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover l Replace the printhead 1 Open the Top Cover Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding head replacement If the Carriage Cover is dirty use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage This may damage the printer Important have wrung out completely to wipe it clean
26. e left printhead Replace the Printhead on the left side If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the right printhead Replace the Printhead on the right side f your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead as directed l Compatible printheads Use Printhead PF 05 l Precautions when handling the printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead a N There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove Handle the Printhead carefully during 5 replacement The ink may stain clothing Caution M J O Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation After removing the Printhead from the pouch install it right away If the Printhead is left after the pouch is opened the nozzles may dry out which may affect eee printing quality wo 36 Replacing the Printhead l Access the menu for printhead replacement C When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing wait a few minutes before replacing it The metal parts of Caution the Printhead become hot during printing and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts S e Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for MEMO C replacement m If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting metho
27. e pressed except the Power button MEMO X J 10 Parts Menu operations Navigate and perform menu operations on the control panel as follows After the printer starts up the Tab Selection screen is shown on the Display Screen Information is organized in four tabs and you can press control panel buttons to access menus and set or execute items for each tab E Menu Map Ready OK Paper Menu gPlain Paper ISO A2 Roll 0 Paper tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to paper Ink tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to ink Job tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to print jobs Settings Adj tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to settings and adjustment Accessing tab menus To select tabs press lt or gt on the Tab Selection screen Beady Paper Menu and then press the OK button Plain P Tab menus are now displayed USO AD E To select a menu press A or V and then press the OK kevin l j Did n button BPaperMenu 1 2 E Paper Menu OK button i i 1 Load Paper oll Pape The menu is selected and menu items are now displayed Eject Paper ee Chg Paper Type To access lower level menus for menus labeled with at left Chg Paper Size Back button ManageRemainRoll select the menu and press the OK button Specifying menu items Press A or V to sele
28. ective Part a and Protective Part b is coated with ink to protect the nozzles Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles We recommend removing Protective Part b as you hold it over the Printhead package or safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surrounding area If ink accidentally spills wipe off the ink with a dry cloth Do not reattach the Protective Part or protective material Dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations Important With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back tilt the Printhead slightly forward and insert it into the Carriage Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage 40 Replacing the Printhead Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks 1 3 Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front 1 4 Close the Top Cover Ink now fills the system It takes about 13 minutes for ink to fill the system O e Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink After the Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink Head Posi Adj Auto Advanced is Important performed if you have selected Rep P head Print gt On in the Control Pan
29. el menu In this case follow the instructions displayed for Printhead adjustment If Rep P head Print is Off perform Head Posi Adj Auto Advanced yourself 2E If Vertical Lines are Warped or Colors are Misaligned 41 Menu Map The structure of Tab Selection screen menus on the control panel is as follows Values at right labeled with an asterisk are the defaults For details on settings values refer to the User Manual To access tab menus press the Menu button to display the Tab Selection screen press lt or gt to select the tab and then press the OK button i S D S D SG Le c Load Paper Roll Paper LICusheet A s Automatic Eject Paper Highest High Chg Paper Type Roll Paper 71 The paper type is TL displayed here pem Cut Sheet The paper type is Lowest displayed here Super Low Chg Paper Size Sheet Size 3 The paper size is B ce m Roll Length displayed here or LA Foll Width Head Height A 4 2 C Automatic Skew Check Lv B ManageRemainRoll po Strongest fon Cutting Mode ofAutomatic Strong Standard Paper Details The paper type is Las Manual Weak LET Gu Speed ad Weakest Standard D Of dae Tim Edge First Ama Lo CuiDusiReduct J VacuumStrngth C E Scan Wait Time D Roll DryingTime E NearEnd FollMrgn Lxmm Paper Details NearEnd Sht Mrgn mL NEN Bordiess Margin Lines Width Detection Keep Paper Type r9 C L5
30. isplayed press the Menu button MEMO Press the OK button The Paper Menu is displayed Press A or V to select Eject Paper and then press the OK button Press A or V to select Yes and then press the OK button The paper is ejected from the front of the printer Open the Top Cover lift the Release Lever and remove the sheet oF o N 6 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover 22 Consumables Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks make sure the following Ink Tank serial numbers are printed on the label 330 ml 11 2 fl oz PC Ink Tank PFI 304PC C Ink Tank PFI 304C MBK Ink Tank PFI 304MBK Y Ink Tank PFI 304Y MInk Tank PFI 304M PM Ink Tank PFI 304PM R Ink Tank PFI 304R e G Ink Tank PFI 304G B Ink Tank PFI 304B PGY Ink Tank PFI 304PGY GY Ink Tank PFI 304GY BK Ink Tank PFI 304BK 700 ml 23 7 fl oz PC Ink Tank PFI 704PC ES C Ink Tank PFI 704C MBK Ink Tank PFI 704MBK Y Ink Tank PFI 704Y e M Ink Tank PFI 704M PM Ink Tank PFI 704PM SS R Ink Tank PFI 704R G Ink Tank PFI 704G B Ink Tank PFI 704B PGY Ink Tank PFI 704PGY GY Ink Tank PFI 704GY BK Ink Tank PFI 704BK Printhead Printhead PF 05 Maintenance Cartridge The maintenance cartridge is provided with a shaft cleaner Maintenance Cartridge MC 08 23 Replacing Ink Tanks Replace ink tanks as follows Compatible ink tanks Replacement ink tanks in 330 ml
31. lection screen of the Control Panel press lt or P gt to select the Paper tab D 9 Plain Paper ISO A2 Roll e Ifthe Tab Selection screen is not displayed press the Menu button MEMO Press the OK button The Paper Menu is displayed Press A or V to select Eject Paper and then press the OK button Gd button 4 Press A or V to select Yes and then press the OK The roll is now rewound and ejected Y f you have selected ManageRemainRoll On in the Control Panel menu a barcode is printed on the leading edge of the roll Caution Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll E man uas a tam u paper left Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll E z ye se oe Paper Left User Manual 17mm oe M 5 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide 18 Removing the Roll from the Printer Using both hands rotate the Roll Holder in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll Holding the Roll Holder flange a remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot e See the following procedure for instructions on removing the Roll Holder from the roll MEMO Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder User Manual 8 Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover e To load new paper in the printer at this point see the following procedure El Loading Rolls in the Printer Clean inside the top cover before l
32. ll the ink tanks and right gently seven or eight times Hold 330 ml ink tanks in one hand and 700 ml ink tanks in two hands as shown 1 Before opening the pouch tilt the Ink Tank to the left 330 ml tanks Ae 700 ml tanks f you do not agitate the Ink Tank the ink may settle which may affect printing quality Important 2 Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank 700 ml tanks Never touch the ink hole or electrical contacts This may cause stains damage the Ink Tank and affect printing quality Imporiant Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer Ink may leak out 27 Replacing Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder with the ink hole facing down as shown 700 ml tanks O Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect fima If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder do not force it into the holder Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops and then push it down until it clicks into place 700 ml tanks 28 Replacing Ink Tanks 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit e Ifthe Ink Lamp is not lit reload the tank MEMO 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover After Ink Tank replacement always cl
33. low Om If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement H Maintenance skip the step Access the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement cartridge full Follow the instructions in Replace the maintenance cartridge Replace the maintenance cartridge A Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer during Caution Printhead cleaning or when ink is being absorbed Ink may leak out 30 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge l Access the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel press lt or gt to select the Settings Adj tab Ge Ecos di Menu e Ifthe Tab Selection screen is not displayed press the Menu button MEMO Press the OK button The Set Adj Menu is displayed NO Press A or V to select Maintenance and then press the OK button Gd Press A or V to select Repl Maint C and then press the OK button A message on the Display Screen advises you to open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover I 31 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge l Replace the maintenance cartridge 1 Open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom keeping it level as you pull it out 2 Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the gri
34. nester Accessing the electronic manuals The electronic manuals are accessible from imagePROGRAF Support Information Besides the electronic manuals you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from imagePROGRAF Support Information C imagePROGRAF Support Information Windows Internet Explorer SEE e User Manual Qe e 4 X P z 7 OT BH B Bee Ge The User Manual gives detailed operating Canon W ImagePROGRAF instructions for the printer as well as era iz J troubleshooting tips in case of printing issues Using Your imagePROGRAF Printer Stay Informed e Pa per Referen ce Guide se M iisiscstu UEM RE The Paper Reference Guide identifies the types ta of paper you can use with the printer and gives Paper Reference Guide specifications View information about paper that can be used with the e Stay Informed Provides access to the imagePROGRAF website n where you can find news on a variety of printing topics and tips on getting the most from your printer Access imagePROGRAF Support Information as follows Windows Double click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon xxxx indicates the printer Li model iPFxxxx Support Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock Documentation Conventions Symbols The following symbols are used in this document to indicate safety information and explanations of restrictions or precautions in use Caution Indicates caution items f
35. ng surface Important Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven dirty or has tape residue Otherwise it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality Be careful not to cut through any barcodes printed on the roll Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll Misalignment may cause feeding problems V When handling the roll be careful not to soil the printing surface This may affect the printing quality We recommend e For details on supported sizes and types of rolls see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide Paper Sizes User Manual Types of Paper User Manual MEMO To view instructions as you attach the Roll Holder press the Navigate button unlock it Holding the Holder Stopper at the position 1 Lift the Holder Stopper lever a from the shaft side to indicated b remove it from the Roll Holder 12 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper Using rolls with a 2 inch paper core Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side Align the tips a of the 2 Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes b of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly No attachment is needed Using rolls with a 3 inch paper core Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side Align the tips a of 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 2 with the
36. oading paper CB If Paper is Soiled MEMO 19 Loading Sheets in the Printer Load sheets in the printer as follows e Loading sheets when a roll is already loaded in the printer may cause jams We recommend removing rolls before loading sheets MEMO gt E Removing the Roll from the Printer To prevent the roll from unwinding if you leave it loaded wrap a sheet of paper around the roll and tape it Before loading sheets make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide If these areas are dirty we recommend cleaning them in advance H If Paper is Soiled Store unused paper in the original package away from high temperature humidity and direct sunlight Paper that is wrinkled or warped may jam If necessary straighten the paper and reload it Load the paper straight Loading paper askew will cause an error 1 Select sheets as the paper source If a print job was received Sheets are automatically selected and the media type and size specified by the print job are shown on the Display Screen Press A or V to select Load Paper and then press the OK button f no print job was received 1 Press the Load button sy jenu A E gt Bad Cut v 3 TITEL NSERIT 3M 2 Press A or V to select Cut Sheet and then press the OK button If any paper has been advanced that will not be used a message is shown requesting you to remove it MEMO Press
37. ock Never use flammable sprays around the printer The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or LS electrical shock if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer ena Never insert your hand into the printer while it is printing Moving parts inside the printer can cause injuries Never place anything on the printer such as small metal objects paper clips staples liquids any type of liquid container that contains flammable liquids alcohol benzene etc If such objects fall into the printer this could cause a fire or electrical shock After removing the Cutter Unit never touch the cutting edge a This could cause personal injury DADS a UA To prevent a fire hazard or dangerous electric shock if a foreign object falls into or a liquid spills into A the printer press the Power button immediately to switch the printer off unplug the printer power cable from the outlet and then call for service If you continue to use the printer this could cause a fire or electrical shock Connect the interface cable correctly To avoid damage before connection make sure that the shape of the cable connector matches the connection point on the printer During printing turn on the ventilation system in the room We recommend ensuring ample space for installation ow Trademarks Canon the Canon logo and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC Microsoft and Windows are trademarks
38. of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U S and other countries Macintosh is trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other company and product names in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Legal Notice It is illegal to reproduce currency bills negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by law Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates licenses travel tickets and certain public and private documents prohibited from reproduction by law Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited circumstances Types of Manuals Types of manuals m Das Setup Guide Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer and for installing the printer driver Basic Guide 1 this manual Descriptions of basic printer operations Printer Operations Basic Guide 2 Troubleshooting tips Troubleshooting Basic Guide 3 Instructions for preparing to relocate the printer and for Printer Relocation Printer Driver Installation Software installation User Manual Detailed instructions for using the printer electronic manual Paper Reference Guide Information on paper you can use with the printer E me
39. or which operating error poses a risk of injury or damage to equipment or property To ensure safe use always follow these precautions Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors MEMO Indicates helpful reference information and supplemental information on particular topics Cross reference Additional sources of information are identified as follows in the documentation In the Basic Guides E Section title EJ Section title E Section title Guide number and section title In the User Manual Section title User Manual Text conventions and illustrations Button names and user interface elements Key and button names on the control panel and user interface elements in software such as menus and buttons are indicated as follows in this document Control panel buttons Example Press the OK button Control panel messages Example Head Cleaning is displayed Software interface items Example Click OK menus and buttons Keyboard keys Example Press the Tab key Part names Names of printer parts are indicated as follows in this document Printer part names Example Open the Top Cover Figures and software screens Screens depicted in this document for the printer driver or other software may look different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates Windows XP
40. ose the Ink Tank Cover If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully Important closed To close the Ink Tank Cover when no Ink Tank is installed as when moving the printer push the release lever a as shown while returning the Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position 29 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge as follows Compatible maintenance cartridges Use Maintenance Cartridge MC 08 Precautions when handling the maintenance cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge S Y To prevent ink from leaking from a used Maintenance Cartridge avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle Otherwise ink may leak and cause stains Caution Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used Handle the Maintenance Cartridge E carefully during replacement The ink may stain clothing J Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except to replace it Important V P Make sure the printer is ready for maintenance cartridge replacement Maintenance Cartridge replacement is possible in the following cases You can replace cartridges if the Display Screen advises you to check the remaining capacity or replace the Maintenance Cartridge OK Setting Adj Menu Maint cart The level is
41. p a with Y Used maintenance cartridges are heavy Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle ink may Caution leak and cause stains ay The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer Do not install a used Important Maintenance Cartridge in another printer J Open the box remove the plastic bag packaging material and Shaft Cleaner and take out the Maintenance Cartridge C O Never touch the metal contacts a This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge Important Ne A 32 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Attach the packaging material to the used Maintenance Cartridge and put it in the box Keep it level as you put it in the plastic bag Expel excess air from the plastic bag and seal the zipper Confirm the Maintenance Cartridge is right side up put it in the box and store it so that it stays level Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface n Otherwise ink may leak and cause stains Caution Wipe away any soiling on the Maintenance Cartridge Cover Support the Maintenance Cartridge Cover from underneath as you wipe it Important Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level insert it all the way in 8 Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover 33
42. rnings and precautions below to use the printer safely Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks A Warning l Printer Location Do not set up the printer in any location exposed to alcohol thinner or other volatile liquids If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer there is a risk of fire or electrical shock ll Power Supply Never handle the power cable with wet hands Doing so may cause electrical shock Insert the power cable securely and completely into the power source If the power cable is not inserted completely this could cause a fire or electrical shock Do not use any power cable other than the one provided This could cause a fire or electrical shock Never use the power cable with any other electrical device Never cut the power cable or attempt to modify it and never stretch it or bend it forcefully Never place a heavy object on the power cable Damaged sections of the power cable could cause a short circuit and may cause a fire or electrical shock Never connect the power cable to a power strip or any power source shared by other electrical devices This could cause a fire or electrical shock Never knot the power cable or wrap it around itself This could cause a fire or electrical shock Periodically disconnect the power cable
43. screens are used in explanations of Windows operations FCC Regulations U S A Canon Large Format Printer iPF8300 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
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