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... this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit (Optional 17 Output Stacker...18 Control Panel 19 Turning the Printer On...
... this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit (Optional 17 Output Stacker...18 Control Panel 19 Turning the Printer On...
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... 191 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 192 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 193 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 197 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 198 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 201 Roll Holder Set...205 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
... 191 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 192 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 193 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 197 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 198 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 201 Roll Holder Set...205 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
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...Protocols 631 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 633 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 634 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 635 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 636 Network Setting (Macintosh 637 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 671 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 674 Ink Tanks...676 Ink Tanks...676 Replacing Ink Tanks...677 Checking Ink Tank Levels...689 When to Replace Ink Tanks...690 Printheads...691 Printhead...691 Checking the Print Quality...691 Improving...
...Protocols 631 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 633 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 634 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 635 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 636 Network Setting (Macintosh 637 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 671 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 674 Ink Tanks...676 Ink Tanks...676 Replacing Ink Tanks...677 Checking Ink Tank Levels...689 When to Replace Ink Tanks...690 Printheads...691 Printhead...691 Checking the Print Quality...691 Improving...
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... not light up 731 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 731 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 731 Cannot print over a network 732 Cannot connect the printer to the network 732 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 733 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
... not light up 731 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 731 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 731 Cannot print over a network 732 Cannot connect the printer to the network 732 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 733 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
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...752 If the Printer makes a strange sound 755 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 755 Other problems 756 The printer consumes a lot of ink 756 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...756 Paper is not cut neatly...756 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 757 Cannot Load Sheets...757 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 758 Ink level detection...759 Error Message 761 Responding to Messages 761 Responding to Messages...761 Error Messages...763 Messages regarding paper 765 Paper Mismatch......
...752 If the Printer makes a strange sound 755 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 755 Other problems 756 The printer consumes a lot of ink 756 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...756 Paper is not cut neatly...756 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 757 Cannot Load Sheets...757 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 758 Ink level detection...759 Error Message 761 Responding to Messages 761 Responding to Messages...761 Error Messages...763 Messages regarding paper 765 Paper Mismatch......
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... media take-up unit 773 Media take-up unit ready...773 Messages regarding ink 774 Ink Level: Check...774 No ink tank loaded...774 Ink insufficient...775 Ink tank is empty...775 Close Ink Tank Cover...776 Ink tank error...776 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 776 Messages regarding the hard disk 782 Mail.... Cannot save...782 Mail box full. Delete unwanted data 782 Hard disk error...783 File read error...783 Contents xi Please OK and replace the ink tank 775 Ink tank is empty.
... media take-up unit 773 Media take-up unit ready...773 Messages regarding ink 774 Ink Level: Check...774 No ink tank loaded...774 Ink insufficient...775 Ink tank is empty...775 Close Ink Tank Cover...776 Ink tank error...776 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 776 Messages regarding the hard disk 782 Mail.... Cannot save...782 Mail box full. Delete unwanted data 782 Hard disk error...783 File read error...783 Contents xi Please OK and replace the ink tank 775 Ink tank is empty.
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.... Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from inside the printer as they are ejected. Open this slot. Top Cover Open this part. g. Ink Tank Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as needed. (→P.10) b. Roll Holder Load the roll on the Roll Holder...
.... Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from inside the printer as they are ejected. Open this slot. Top Cover Open this part. g. Ink Tank Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as needed. (→P.10) b. Roll Holder Load the roll on the Roll Holder...
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... moving the printer. (→P.16) 8 Printer Parts Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open 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 by these handles under both sides. p. o.
... moving the printer. (→P.16) 8 Printer Parts Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open 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 by these handles under both sides. p. o.
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... inside of paper during borderless printing. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. This retainer holds paper as it . i. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this shaft. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this blade to print. Fixed Blade The...
... inside of paper during borderless printing. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. This retainer holds paper as it . i. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this shaft. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this blade to print. Fixed Blade The...
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e. b. Printheads serve a key role in printing. d. f. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. c. Printheads serve a key role in printing. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Printer Parts 11 Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. g. Carriage Printer parts a.
e. b. Printheads serve a key role in printing. d. f. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. c. Printheads serve a key role in printing. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Printer Parts 11 Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. g. Carriage Printer parts a.
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c. Accessory Box For storing the included CDs, extra printheads, and other supplies. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. b. Lift and lower the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and name on this label. 12 ... Parts To close it, push it clicks into place. a. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it stops, and then push it down...
c. Accessory Box For storing the included CDs, extra printheads, and other supplies. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. b. Lift and lower the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and name on this label. 12 ... Parts To close it, push it clicks into place. a. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it stops, and then push it down...
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... • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is printed on the side. Printer Parts 13 c. Ink Set Indicates how to replace the Ink Tank. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an... "F" is empty. An Ink Tank (→P.676) that can be used...
... • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is printed on the side. Printer Parts 13 c. Ink Set Indicates how to replace the Ink Tank. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an... "F" is empty. An Ink Tank (→P.676) that can be used...
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.... OK Button In Menu mode, press this button to conrm or execute the selected item or setting. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. m.► Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher. p. i. HDD lamp (Green) • On Indicates the.... (→P.190) Menu mode: Press this button for at least a second to bring the printer online again. Press this button to display information about ink, paper, and so on loading and removing paper. l. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button, you can also hold down for ...
.... OK Button In Menu mode, press this button to conrm or execute the selected item or setting. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. m.► Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher. p. i. HDD lamp (Green) • On Indicates the.... (→P.190) Menu mode: Press this button for at least a second to bring the printer online again. Press this button to display information about ink, paper, and so on loading and removing paper. l. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button, you can also hold down for ...
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... in the following situations. Connecting the printer to the computer via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on 1. Please wait. The printer will now start up... may cause the computer to turn on the printer. Take action as needed. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover. • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. • The Printhead is not installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.694) •...
... in the following situations. Connecting the printer to the computer via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on 1. Please wait. The printer will now start up... may cause the computer to turn on the printer. Take action as needed. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover. • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. • The Printhead is not installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.694) •...
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... in the Sleep Timer menu. (→P.49) If any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. • Submenus Submenus are displayed regarding ink and paper information. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the...
... in the Sleep Timer menu. (→P.49) If any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. • Submenus Submenus are displayed regarding ink and paper information. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the...
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... source is indicated by an icon in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.689) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here. Any warning messages are displayed.
... source is indicated by an icon in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.689) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here. Any warning messages are displayed.
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... second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is displayed here. Turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp Flashes ...taken • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.689) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of ...
... second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is displayed here. Turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp Flashes ...taken • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.689) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of ...
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... printing is displayed at right. (→P.30) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information of the loaded paper Printer information Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance... Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.63) Printer Parts 25 The lower level menus are displayed on the second...
... printing is displayed at right. (→P.30) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information of the loaded paper Printer information Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance... Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.63) Printer Parts 25 The lower level menus are displayed on the second...
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... are displayed. Press the Information button to Menu mode as information on the status, the printer switches to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Control Panel Depending on the loaded paper and the printer. Ofine Switches to that menu mode. Of...
... are displayed. Press the Information button to Menu mode as information on the status, the printer switches to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Control Panel Depending on the loaded paper and the printer. Ofine Switches to that menu mode. Of...
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Control Panel Submenu operations Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the loaded paper • Printer information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus, see "Submenu Display". (→P.63) Printer Parts 29
Control Panel Submenu operations Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the loaded paper • Printer information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus, see "Submenu Display". (→P.63) Printer Parts 29