Canon iPF815 Basic Guide
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1. Name Operation a Online Button Green Switches the printer online and offline b Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer J Menu Map c Data lamp Green Indicates the status of print jobs or the printer firmware d Message lamp Orange Lit or flashes when messages are displayed e Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button the lamp for your chosen paper source is lit 1 Roll Media lamp Green 2 Cut Sheet lamp Green f Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source Each time you press this button the paper source switches between the roll and the sheet and the corresponding lamp on the Paper Source Section is lit g Display Screen Shows the printer menu as well as the printer status and messages h Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen i HDD lamp Green Lit when the printer is accessing the hard disk j lt Button Menu mode Press this button to display the menu one level higher k A Button Offline Press this button to rewind rolls manually Menu mode Press this button to display the previous menu item or setting value Vv Button Offline mode Press this button to feed the roll manually in the direction of ejection as needed Menu mode Press this button to display the next menu item or setting value m gt Button Menu mode Press this button to displa2. Name Operation a Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected b Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it CG 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 g 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 use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen i Cutter Rail The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper j Cutter Unit A round bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting k 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 Switch Set the switch to the e side before borderless printing m Ink Tube Stabilizer Holds ink tubes securely 7 Do not touch the Linear Scale k Carriage Shaft d or Ink Tube Stabilizer m Touching these parts may Important damage them 10 Parts I Control Panel
3. gO ld r x 2 o Lr pg o dr Ge The User Manual gives detailed operating Canon ImageprocRar instructions for the printer as well as imegePROGRAF Supportinformation ees troubleshooting tips in case of printing issues lt attente Paper Reference Guide gg Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage The Paper Reference Guide identifies the types of paper you can use with the printer and gives iz specifications jon about paper that can be used with the e Stay Informed TEEN NC mn Provides access to the imagePROGRAF website 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 H model iPFxxxx Support Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock Documentation Conventions Symbols The following symbols are used in the documentation to indicate safety information and explanations of restrictions or precautions in use Caution Indicates caution items for 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 refere
4. Ulma S G e Ink Tank replacement is possible even when print jobs are being canceled or if paper is being advanced MEMO a 26 Replacing Ink Tanks I Access the menu for ink tank replacement Le e This step is not necessary if a message requests you to replace ink tanks Check the message on the Display MEMO Screen and press the OK button Remove the Ink Tank at this point 1 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU Press A or W to select Rep Ink Tank and then press the gt button button A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover Remove the Ink Tank at this point 3 Press A or Y to select Yes and then press the OK I 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 27 Replacing Ink Tanks 2 3 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 e 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 A Caution Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes a facing up Otherwise ink may leak and cause stains
5. 5 6 f Rule ua rac isa aaa 13 h Holder Stoppeft nia ine nsioa 8 9 12 i imagePROGRAF Support Information 5 Joke eege a 27 31 Ink Tank e TEE 8 9 27 31 Ink Tank Lock Lever cccc esse ee eeeseeeeeeeeanee 28 30 Ink tank replacement 26 LAK TAKS geseet ani ada 25 26 m Maintenance Cartridge 8 9 25 32 Maintenance Cartridge Cover nenn 8 9 Maintenance cartridge replacement 32 Menu map menu Structure 42 p Paper Alignment Line neee er nenene 10 22 Paper Feed Slot eee eeeenee eeen 8 9 15 17 Paper Reference Guide nessen n 5 Paper Retainer 10 22 Platenisrscia earlier 10 brintbead i 25 37 Printhead replacement snnnoseseenenennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ene 37 46 r Release Lever 8 9 FROM Near 8 9 12 Roll Holder SIot 8 9 Roll ioadings sstialalgeraaari ne 14 Roll femoval ini 18 PROMO a iii 8 9 ROM Unit Lee enee eegeEgsiesgges a 8 9 S Shaft cleaner replacement 35 ll BE 22 Sheetremovall puiianalgia ian 24 t TOP COVE EE 8 9 10 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
6. ra gt O Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line at right c Loading paper askew will cause an error ki Warped paper may rub against the Printhead Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it Ai la gt You can adjust the strength of vacuum holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up 4 If it is difficult to load paper press the A or W button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength Set MEMO vacuum stronger by pressing the A button or weaker with the W button Three settings are available However even if you increase the vacuum 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 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 this time pull the sheet away and reinsert it to start the suction again 22 Loading Sheets in the Printer 3 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover The printer now starts feeding the paper After the paper is advanced the printer automatically goes onl
7. 28 Replacing Ink Tanks Install the ink tanks right gently seven or eight times Hold 330 ml ink tanks in 1 Before opening the pouch tilt the Ink Tank to the left and one hand and 700 ml ink tanks in two hands as shown 330 ml tanks Ae 700 ml tanks e O i If you do not agitate the Ink Tank the ink may sediment which may affect printing quality mportan 2 Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank 700 ml tanks O Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts This may cause stains damage the Ink Tank and affect printing quality Important Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer Ink may leak out 29 Replacing Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder with the ink holes facing down as shown 700 ml tanks O Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder do not force it into the holder Make sure the color of the Ink Important 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 30 Replacing Ink Tanks 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit G Ifthe Ink Lamp is not lit reload the tank MEMO 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover The printer will
8. CariageScanWath omae O h fe Sleep Timer H Igp E Length Unit EE I ee kl ert E Date Format yyyy mm dd E i 6 Dacca mmiddiyyyy n 7 Bangkok 8 Hong Kong RE See canera J Lieder e Contrast Adj 4 0 4 w Eessen Reset PaprSeings Ae Yes L t Erase HDD Data mph Speed He Hemen Secure High Spd 7 Arizona MST Er pa Texas CST Output Method Pant Print Auto Del Ee Cra Buenos Are E Save and Print Of i Leen On English On H e i Show Job Log Off EXE 5 o pres ian ee ES ES Status Print n Pycckn Paper Details gt BS RE Print Job Log Menuer pera No Nozzle Check E 15 Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators and only viewing for other users 16 Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only Head Cleaning User Name Fine Band Adj 5 0 5 Page Count Job Status Information System Info Print Start Time Error Log Print End Time Job Log HDD Information Choose from Print Time information about the latest three print jobs Print Size Media Type Interface Ink Consumed 45 1 Available only if Feed Priority is Automatic or Band Joint Index Numerics 2 Inch Paper Core Attachment 12 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 12 c Eug Te EE 10 35 38 d Display SChGN eu Eed nlite dik 11 e Ejection GUID E 8 9 Electronic manuals User Manual
9. a Squeeze the grips c of Safety Cap 2 b and pull it down to remove it Va O The inside surfaces of Safety Cap 1 a and Safety Cap 2 b are coated with ink to protect the nozzles Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps Important The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles We recommend removing Safety Cap 2 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 Never touch the ink supply section d This may cause printing problems Do not reattach the Safety Cap or protective material Dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations 40 9 10 11 12 Replacing the Printhead With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back insert the Printhead into the Carriage Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage 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 Close the Top Cover It takes about six minutes for ink to fill the system gt O e Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink Important _ S O If Auto Print is set to On in the printer m
10. and 10 to 80 RH with no condensation e Never place the printer on a heavy wool or shag carpet The fibers may enter the printer and cause a fire e 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 e 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 BRO BO E Moving the Printer e The weights of main printer units are as follows e iPF815 iPF825 Approx 112 kg 246 9 Ib e Moving the printer requires at least six people one person on each side of the unit Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries e When moving the printer firmly grasp the Carrying Handles located on the bottom surface at both E sides Holding the printer at other positions is dangerous and poses a risk of injury and damage if the printer is dropped ZO e E Power Supply e 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 Ve e Never use an extension cord This could cause a fire or electrical shock OS shock The printer operating conditions ar
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12. a Z and Shaft Cleaner a and then take out the Maintenance _ So Cartridge b O e Never touch the metal contacts a This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge Important Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag Expel excess air from the plastic bag and GA seal the zipper KS Confirm the Maintenance Cartridge is right side up put it amp Sa in the box attach the packaging material and store it so 4 that it stays level O Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface important Otherwise ink may leak and cause stains Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level insert it all the way in Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover 34 H Press the OK button Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge A CS The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge Next replace the Shaft Cleaner I Replace the shaft cleaner 1 After the message is displayed regarding Shaft Cleaner replacement press A or W to select Yes and then press the OK button After the Carriage is moved the Display Screen indicates Open Upper Cover If you do not respond within two minutes shaft cleaner replacement is canceled and the printer goes MEMO online automatically If the printer is online execute Repl S Cleaner in the MAIN MENU Open the Top Cover la N G Do not open the Printhead Fixer Leve
13. and other documents prohibited by law Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution e Itis 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 e 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 a De Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer and for installing the printer driver Setup Guide 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 software installation Installation User Manual Detailed instructions for using the printer electronic manual Paper Reference Guide Information on paper you can use with the printer electronic manual 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 e User Manual imagePROGRAF Support Information Windows Internet Explorer Ea
14. go online or offline 31 I Compatible maintenance cartridges Use Maintenance Cartridge MC 09 Precautions when handling the maintenance cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge O Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except to replace it e 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 e Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used Handle the Maintenance Cartridge carefully during replacement The ink may stain clothing Important Make sure the printer is ready for maintenance cartridge replacement Maintenance Cartridge replacement is possible in the following cases You can replace the Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicates Offline the printer is Offline or if messages advise you to check the remaining FeedPaper AV cartridge capacity or replace the Maintenance Cartridge aoe UU If a message prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge press the H Maintenance OK button cartridge full In this case go to Replace the maintenance cartridge without following the Replace instructions in Access the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement the maintenance cartridge Do not pull out the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately afte
15. the Roll 2 Lower position iPF825 only O Do not detach the Roll Unit in the following cases During printing Vibration from removing the Roll Unit may affect the printing quality If a sheet is loaded in the printer The sheet may be ejected and rarely it may be bent Important Confirm that a roll is selected as the paper source Selecting the Paper Source User Manual vot Load Eject sec Q H 2 Holding the Roll Unit Lever a pull out the Roll Unit 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 3 Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white A Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Roll Holder shaft a and the guide grooves b when Caution loading rolls G See the following procedure for instructions on attaching the Roll Holder to the roll E Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls MEMO 16 Loading Rolls in the Printer Pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it in the Paper Feed Slot a Advance the roll until the buzzer sounds We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to avoid soiling the printing surface If the paper is wrinkled or warped straighten it out before loading it Load the roll so that there is no gap between the right edge of the paper and the Ro
16. 5mm Conserve Paper Auto Rotate Line amp Pen Manager Enable merge Off Lee Or ooo on i Use Nesting Off On Nesting WaitTime fn xx min _ DT Ln Pen Setup Select Palette gt E Define Palette Off On Palette A SQ Indicates the Width value Line Attributes Palette B Indicates Width Col and Line Attributes dor Reset Palette Smoothing Choose a pen number All Palette Palette A Palette B ThickenFineLines AdjustFaintLines ProcessingOption On the Fly PageSizeProcess1 Dh Lon a i EI PageSizeProcess2 Adjust Printer Standard Adj Advanced Adj Auto Print Auto Head Adj 9 Manual Head Adj Cc 9 Available after you have used Advanced Adj in Auto Head Adj once 12 Available only on the iPF815 13 Available only on the iPF825 43 Print End Time L Media Type Ink Consumed Menu Map eo g Interface Setup EOP Timer F 15 e DEZ IP Mode mana e 5 m DHCP On Leor On or Dm IP Setting IP Address 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 255 255 255 255 NetWare NetWare On 15 Be D Frame Type G Po BinderyPServer
17. F815 go to step 4 Lentgen GH Press A or W to select Remove Roll and then press the OK button Press A or W to select Roll 1 Upper and then press the OK button The roll can now be removed Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide Aa W N 18 Removing the Roll from the Printer Using both hands rotate the Roll Holder in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll 6 Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot GA See the following procedure for instructions on removing the Roll Holder from the roll MEMO Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls User Manual D Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover e To load new paper in the printer at this point see the following procedure MEMO E Loading Rolls in the Printer 19 Removing the Roll from the Printer I Remove the roll from the Roll 2 Lower position iPF825 only 1 Press the Load Eject button Press A or W to select Remove Roll and then press the OK button the OK button The roll can now be removed After confirming that the Online lamp is off hold the Roll Unit Lever a and pull out the Roll Unit 3 Press A or W to select Roll 2 Lower and then press Using both hands rotate the Roll Holder in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll 6 Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot Le See the following procedure for instructions on removing the Roll Holder fro
18. Printer Operations Canon This Basic Guide includes three booklets Large Format Printers Read this manual first imagePROGRAF iPF815 iPF825 Printer Operations ASafety Precautions m a Types of Manuals Bas l C G u id e 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 n 2 If Roll Paper James i 18 If a ESTERE ER RE 21 If Paper is Soiled 23 If Printing HCH EEN 25 If Vertical Lines are Warped or Colors are Misaligne MEN 26 If Banding Occurs sssessseeeeseeerrnrenrseresererenns 28 If Line Length Does Not Match 30 Error Messages enneeeeeneseeesererrrrrrnrrrnssee 32 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 2 Reinstalling the Printer 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 warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual Doing s
19. RPrinter mem AppleTalk io fossa 5 flor p Cime Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On 15 ES Off Comm Mode Half Duplex 7 i Full Duplex 7 Ethernet Type TS d ase 100 Base TX Spanning Tree Not Use MAC Address Lee Return Defaults gt No 5 Yes Maintenance Repl maint cart e No Yes F Replace P head No mi Yes Repl S Cleaner No mu Yes Level 2 System Set of Vin PE ystem Setup g I Erme C Detect Mismatch Fas J ethemet 602 3 vanno None Ju Skip Take Up Err or Keep Paper Size or dF Paper Size Basis Sht Selection 1 Liras Shi Selection 2 sos d e 3 Available only if Feed Priority is Print Length 4 Available only if IP Mode is Automatic 6 Available only if NetWare is On 7 Available only if Auto Detect is Off 28 x40 ANSI F 10 Not displayed if IP Mode is Automatic 13 Available only on the iPF825 15 Viewing and configuration is possible for administra tors and only viewing for other users 44 Menu Map d w a a 2 a a aes a Test Print Information Color Palette System Info 8 Follows the setting in Date Format 13 Available only on the iPF825 Menu When Printing Roll Switching a Use Optimal Size 10 min TrimEdge Reload Automatic II __ 15 min Off H PC Noz Check Freq or 40 min He 50 min p10 pages automatic d
20. ch 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 Do not touch the blade a of the Cutter Unit This could cause personal injury Goes e Ve A CZ e To prevent a fire hazard or dangerous electric shock if a foreign object falls into or a liquid spills into 0 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 e 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 e During printing turn on the ventilation system in the room e 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 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 e Itis illegal to reproduce currency bills negotiable securities
21. check the printer status j Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper k Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning Replace the cartridge when it is full Carrying Handles When carrying the printer have six people hold it by these handles under both sides m Maintenance Cartridge Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge Cover n Stand A stand that holds the printer Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it o StandL The left leg of the Stand p StandR The right leg of the Stand q Leg Covers Covers for Stand L and Stand R r Stopper Locks the Stand casters Always release the Stopper before moving the printer Moving the printer while the Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the floor s Roll Unit A unit for loading a second roll t Roll Unit Lever Hold this lever to pull out the Roll Unit 8 Parts I iPF815 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 Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected Open this guide when loading a roll c Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot d Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder e Ejection Support Prevents printed doc
22. d omm E C a fe 1 Available only if a roll is loaded 2 Available only if ManageRemainRoll is On 11 Follows the setting in Length Unit 12 Available only on the iPF815 13 Available only on the iPF825 14 Leading edge is not available as a setting option in the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box of the printer driver 5 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 42 a b Menu Map BY Ce DD ob J Print Job ob List ill Stored Job Mailbox List Job Log Choose from information about the latest three print jobs SI DI HDD Information HDDSpace Color Mode GL2 Settings Print Quality Input Resolution Print Economy el S eS dj S Sk Ska Delete Preempt Jobs Job List Print Job List D bee Color CAD 1 mu pm Color CAD 2 a Color CAD 3 Color CAD 4 Color CAD 5 Color CAD 6 Fast m Standard O li Standard High 600dpi Lee 500K eo b jon Paper Manager Paper Source Automatic Roll Paper HA d Roll 1 Upper Roll 2 Lower Cut Sheet 3mm Standard
23. e Attachment 1 b 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 2 c d e N A e 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 x cause injury Caution E J e N O e 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 Important 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 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 L After pressing the Load Eject button you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper Lift the Holder Stopper lever a from the shaft side to unlock it Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated b remove it from the Roll Holder When using a 3 inch paper core align the tips a of 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 1 with the holes b of the Roll Holder and insert it firmly 12 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls 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 e When loading a roll be careful to avoid hitting the printer hard with the roll This may damage the Rol
24. e described below Use the printer under the following conditions Power supply voltage 100 120 220 240 V AC Power supply frequency 50 60 Hz e Never use any power source other than 100 120 220 240 V AC This could cause a fire or electrical E Cleaning the Printer e 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 HB Printhead Ink Tanks and Maintenance Cartridge d e Always store consumables in a safe location out of the reach of small children If a child licks or ingests ink accidentally seek medical assistance immediately e q e Avoid dropping or shaking Printheads Ink Tanks and Maintenance Cartridges Spilled ink can stain US 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 e Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire or electrical shock Never use flammable sprays around the printer The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer Never insert your hand into the printer while it is printing Moving parts inside the printer can cause injuries e Never place anything on the printer su
25. enu the printhead will be automatically adjusted after Printhead replacement when the system is finished filling with ink In this case follow the instructions Important displayed for Printhead adjustment If Auto Print is set to Off execute Auto Head Adj gt Advanced L Adj in the printer menu If Vertical Lines are Warped or Colors are Misaligned A 41 Menu Map The structure of the main menu is as follows For details on settings values see the User Manual Ga CS gt GO a gt Paper Cutting 1 E SSC S Ri Ink Tank N Z ep Ink Tan D oe Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A ES Head Cleaning B lt A uto Feed DES 2 e Take up Reel 12 Ltfnable Paper Menu Cut Sheet Type Roll Media Type 1712 yp Roll Length Set Re pie BE Roll1 Uppr Type 11 Roll1 Uppr Lngth ez 17 i Leet HH foot Ui feet TE Roll2 Lwr Type i Roll2 Lwr Lngth H Lei pie ES n HHH feet n _ ManageRemainRoll BE Off CH e ose 5 sec Paper Details The paper type is A LE 5 displayed here DW 9 seo 14 ll teasing edge Feed Priority pe Band Joint E Band Joint beef Print Length Adjust Length A 0 70 0 00 0 70 A Adjust Length B 0 70 0 00 0 70 B Le C Width Detection Off B fon Bie NearEnd RollMrgn 3mm CS Ben mie Lt ower Siandars E G tt Trim Edge First mn Automatic mees mo Hsen i i n Life id Live Bordless Margin Automatic Leet CS Fixed Lio s
26. f 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 I iPF825 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 Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected Open this guide when loading a roll CG Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot d Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder e Protective Cloth for Sheets A cloth tray that catches ejected sheets f Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll insert the edge of the roll paper here You can load rolls in two positions on the printer side in the Roll 1 Upper position and on the roll unit side in the Roll 2 Lower position g Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part h Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank i Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and
27. ine and starts printing If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen In this case select the type of paper Selecting the Paper Type Sheet User Manual 23 Remove sheets from the printer as follows 1 Press the Load Eject button Le e Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period Before ejecting paper press the Stop button to cancel printing print job processing MEMO or ink drying Press the OK button to eject the paper The paper is ejected from the front of the printer As you hold the sheet lift the Release Lever and remove the sheet 4 Lower the Release Lever 24 Consumables Ink Tanks When purchasing Ink Tanks make sure an A is printed on the label along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers 330 ml 11 2 fl oz MBK Ink Tank PFI 303MBK BK Ink Tank PFI 303BK C Ink Tank PFI 303C M Ink Tank PFI 303M Y Ink Tank PFI 303Y 700 ml 23 7 fl oz MBK Ink Tank PFI 703MBK BK Ink Tank PFI 703BK e C Ink Tank PFI 703C M Ink Tank PFI 703M Y Ink Tank PFI 703Y e Printhead PF 03 I Maintenance Cartridge The Maintenance Cartridge is provided with a Shaft Cleaner e Maintenance Cartridge MC 09 25 Replacing Ink Tanks Replace ink tanks as follows I Co
28. l Important Holder Insert the attachments for the roll paper core on the e 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 2 Holder Stopper Align the tips a of the attachment with the holes b of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly 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 You can load rolls in two positions in the Roll 1 Upper and Roll 2 Lower holders iPF825 only a gt e Remove any loaded paper that will not be used Rolls GH Removing the Roll from the Printer MEMO Sheets E Removing Sheets If the Wheeled Output Stacker is installed remove it in advance Using the Wheeled Output Stacker User Manual If the Platen is dirty clean inside the Top Cover GB If Paper is Soiled After pressing the Load Eject button you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper Checking Instructions During Printer Operations User Manual I Load a roll in the printer iPF825 in the Roll 1 Upper position 1 Confirm that a roll is selected as the paper source Selecting the Paper Source User Manual 2 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide Holding the Roll H
29. ll Holder Important 5 In a crouching position push the Roll Unit into the printer Position the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer Using the Wheeled Output Stacker User Manual Press the OK button The paper is now advanced After you load a roll the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen At this point specify the type of paper Selecting the Paper Type Roll User Manual 17 Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows Le e Release the caster lock on the Wheeled Output Stacker and remove it beforehand If you need to cut a printed roll select Paper Cutting in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls User Manual If you have selected Media Menu gt ManageRemainRoll gt On in the printer menu a barcode indicating the amount of paper left is printed on the leading edge of the roll However barcodes are not printed on some types of paper and only a text message indicating paper information is printed If you have activated automatic monitoring of the remaining roll paper do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left Important Remove the roll from the printer iPF825 from the Roll 1 Upper position Press the Load Eject button For the iP
30. m the roll MEMO Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls User Manual 20 Removing the Roll from the Printer D In a crouching position push the Roll Unit in To load new paper in the printer at this point see the following procedure memo E Loading Rolls in the Printer 21 Loading Sheets in the Printer Load sheets in the printer as follows Le e For details on supported types and sizes of paper see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide Paper Sizes User Manual Types of Paper User Manual MEMO If the Platen is dirty clean inside the Top Cover before loading paper gt H If Paper is Soiled After pressing the Load Eject button you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper Checking Instructions During Printer Operations User Manual type and size of paper are shown on the Display Screen 1 If you send a print job from a computer beforehand the Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover between the Platen a and the Paper Retainer b Align the edges of the sheet as follows 1 Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line c at right 2 Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading r edge of the Paper Alignment Line d as shown 2 With a sheet lengthwise and printing side up insert it When inserted sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen
31. mpatible ink tanks Replacement ink tanks in 330 ml 11 2 fl oz and 700 ml 23 7 fl oz capacities are supported E Consumables I Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks O e There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you remove Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement The ink may stain clothing Important 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 I Make sure the printer is ready for ink tank replacement Ink Tank replacement is possible in the following cases Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer or during printhead cleaning You can replace ink tanks if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online Online or Offline or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace ink tanks aa DOSSO If a message requests you to replace ink tanks press the OK button D Ink tank is empty Press OK and In this case go to Remove the Ink Tanks without following the instructions i replace ink tank in Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement
32. nce information and supplemental information on particular topics Cross reference Additional sources of information are identified as follows in the documentation In the Basic Guides GH section title BH section title Guide number and section title gt B 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 the documentation 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 the documentation Printer part names Example Open the Top Cover Figures and software screens e Instructions that apply to both the iPF815 and iPF825 are given with figures depicting the iPF815 Illustrations may therefore look different from the appearance of your printer in some cases but basic operations are the same e Screens depicted in the documentation for the printer driver or other software may look different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates e Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations FCC Regulations U S A Canon Large F
33. o may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks A Warning 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 E Power Supply Y e Never handle the power cable with wet hands Doing so may cause electrical shock e 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 e 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 xN Never cut the power cable or attempt to modify it and never stretch it or bend it forcefully Never place EK 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 e 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 e Never knot the power cable or wrap it around itself This could cause a fire or electrical shock 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 humidi
34. older 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 A Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Roll Holder shaft a and the guide grooves b when Caution loading rolls Le See the following procedure for instructions on attaching the Roll Holder to the roll MEMO BN Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls 14 Loading Rolls in the Printer and insert it in the Paper Feed Slot a Advance the roll 4 Using both hands pull out the roll evenly on both ends until the buzzer sounds op gt O Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you pull it out This may affect the printing quality We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface If the paper is wrinkled or warped straighten it out before loading it Load the roll so that there is no gap between the right edge of the paper and the Roll Holder Important _ 5 Lower the Ejection Guide 6 Close the Top Cover Press the OK button The paper is now advanced After you load a roll the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen At this point specify the type of paper Selecting the Paper Type Roll User Manual 15 Loading Rolls in the Printer I Load a roll in
35. ormat Printer iPF815 iPF825 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 o
36. r toward the front Accidentally opening the Printhead Fixer Lever toward MEMO the front will draw out ink which consumes ink x J Hold the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips a and pull it toward you to remove it 39 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge After removing the cap of the new Shaft Cleaner hold it by the bottom of the grips a and attach it to the Carriage Push the Shaft Cleaner until it clicks into place Attach the cap from the new Shaft Cleaner on the used G one Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small MEMO box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal 5 Close the Top Cover The Carriage is moved and the printer goes online 36 Replacing the Printhead Replace the Printhead as follows I When to replace the printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations e If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead e If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead I Compatible printheads Use Printhead PF 03 I Precautions when handling the printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead O e There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement The ink ma
37. r turning on the printer during Printhead cleaning or while ink is being drawn out Ink may leak out If you pause printing to replace the Maintenance Cartridge it may cause the printed images to be blurry 32 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge I Access the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement 1 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU Loge ase Press A or W to select Maintenance and then press the gt button Press A or W to select Repl maint cart and then press the gt button button A message on the Display Screen advises you to open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover I Replace the maintenance cartridge 1 At this point open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover 4 Press A or W to select Yes and then press the OK 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 grip a with O e 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 Important leak and cause stains The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer 33 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 3 Open the box remove the plastic bag packaging material
38. structions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement dirty use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely 2 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is to wipe it clean e Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage This may damage the printer Important 38 Replacing the Printhead If the ventilation duct a is dirty use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean Move the Carriage out of the way manually if Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct and then clean the duct Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely 5 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely 6 Remove the used Printhead 2 Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations MEMO 39 Replacing the Printhead D Holding the new Printhead by the grips a remove it from the case 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 If 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 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1
39. ty could cause the insulation material to deteriorate and lead to a fire id e Periodically disconnect the power cable and use a dry cloth to wipe away dust that has collected on Bin an Emergency 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 E Cleaning the Printer e For cleaning use a cloth dampened in water Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol 5 benzene or thinner If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer there is a risk of fire or electrical shock E Pacemakers e 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 F Printer location e Never install the printer on an unstable or vibrating surface If it falls over this could cause personal injury e 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 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
40. uments from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot f Stationary Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents g Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll insert the edge of the roll paper here h Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part i Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank j Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status k Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning Replace the cartridge when it is full m Carrying Handles When carrying the printer have six people hold it by these handles under both sides n Maintenance Cartridge Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge Cover o Stand A stand that holds the printer Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it p Stand L The left leg of the Stand q StandR The right leg of the Stand r Top Stand Stay Supports Stand L and Stand R Attach the optional Media Take up Unit to this part s Leg Covers Covers for Stand L and Stand R t Stopper Locks the Stand casters Always release the Stopper before moving the printer Moving the printer while the Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the floor Parts Top Cover Inside
41. y stain clothing 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 printing quality I Access the menu for printhead replacement e When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing wait a few minutes before replacing it The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts Important Caution G e Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low e Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for MEMO replacement selected cut it manually and remove it Cutting Roll 1 If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method Paper After Printing User Manual 2 Clean inside the Top Cover B If Paper is Soiled 37 Replacing the Printhead 3 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU Ste LondiEjoct 1588 Press A or W to select Maintenance and then press the gt button Press A or W to select Replace P head and then press the gt button button Ink is now filled After about two 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 6 Press A or W to select Yes and then press the OK In
42. y the menu one level lower n OKButton In Menu mode press this button to confirm or execute the selected item or setting Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the OK button o Information Button Displays printer submenus Press this button to display information about ink paper and so on You can also hold down this button for three seconds to clean the Printhead Head Cleaning A p Power Button Turns the printer on and off q Load Eject Button By pressing this button you can check instructions on loading and removing paper Instructions for loading paper are shown on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is loaded and instructions for removing paper are shown if paper is loaded r Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period e N e When the printer is in Sleep mode you can press any button except the Power button to bring the printer online MEMO 2gain a J 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 Paper to Using the 2 Inch Paper Core Attachment Prepare 2 Inch Paper Core Attachment a Using the 3 Inch Paper Core Attachment 3 Inch Paper Cor
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