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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 632 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 634 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 635 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 636 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 637 Network Setting (Macintosh 638 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 673 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 676 Ink Tanks...678 Ink Tanks...678 Replacing Ink Tanks...680 Checking Ink Tank Levels...692 When to Replace Ink Tanks...693 Printheads...694 Printhead...694 Checking the Print Quality...694 Improving...
...Protocols 632 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 634 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 635 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 636 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 637 Network Setting (Macintosh 638 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 673 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 676 Ink Tanks...678 Ink Tanks...678 Replacing Ink Tanks...680 Checking Ink Tank Levels...692 When to Replace Ink Tanks...693 Printheads...694 Printhead...694 Checking the Print Quality...694 Improving...
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... not light up 734 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 734 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 734 Cannot print over a network 735 Cannot connect the printer to the network 735 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 736 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
... not light up 734 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 734 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 734 Cannot print over a network 735 Cannot connect the printer to the network 735 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 736 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
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...755 If the Printer makes a strange sound 758 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 758 Other problems 759 The printer consumes a lot of ink 759 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...759 Paper is not cut neatly...759 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 760 Cannot Load Sheets...760 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 761 Ink level detection...762 Error Message 764 Responding to Messages 764 Responding to Messages...764 Error Messages...766 Messages regarding paper 768 Paper Mismatch......
...755 If the Printer makes a strange sound 758 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 758 Other problems 759 The printer consumes a lot of ink 759 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...759 Paper is not cut neatly...759 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 760 Cannot Load Sheets...760 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 761 Ink level detection...762 Error Message 764 Responding to Messages 764 Responding to Messages...764 Error Messages...766 Messages regarding paper 768 Paper Mismatch......
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... empty...776 Rewinding error...776 Turn on your computer to resume printing 785 Mail box full. Press OK and replace the ink tank 778 Ink tank is empty. Delete unwanted data on the media take-up unit 776 Media take-up unit ready...776 Messages regarding ... cart replacement 784 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity 784 Maintenance cartridge full...784 Maintenance cartridge problem 784 Messages regarding ink 777 Ink Level: Check...777 No ink tank loaded...777 Ink insufficient...778 Ink tank is empty. Now printing without saving data 785 Mail box full. Cannot save...785 Mail box ...
... empty...776 Rewinding error...776 Turn on your computer to resume printing 785 Mail box full. Press OK and replace the ink tank 778 Ink tank is empty. Delete unwanted data on the media take-up unit 776 Media take-up unit ready...776 Messages regarding ... cart replacement 784 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity 784 Maintenance cartridge full...784 Maintenance cartridge problem 784 Messages regarding ink 777 Ink Level: Check...777 No ink tank loaded...777 Ink insufficient...778 Ink tank is empty. Now printing without saving data 785 Mail box full. Cannot save...785 Mail box ...
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...needed. (→P.10) b. e. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (→P.18) h. j. Top Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. c. Open this slot. Roll Holder Load the roll on the Roll Holder with scissors) over this part. Cutter Groove Paper is... cut (using the cutter or manually with this groove. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Ink Tank Cover Open this holder. Holder Stopper Secure the roll on this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→...
...needed. (→P.10) b. e. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (→P.18) h. j. Top Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. c. Open this slot. Roll Holder Load the roll on the Roll Holder with scissors) over this part. Cutter Groove Paper is... cut (using the cutter or manually with this groove. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Ink Tank Cover Open this holder. Holder Stopper Secure the roll on this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→...
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... moving the printer. (→P.16) 8 Printer Parts o. Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have four people hold it becomes full.) n. Printer parts l. m.Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it by these handles under both sides.
... moving the printer. (→P.16) 8 Printer Parts o. Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have four people hold it becomes full.) n. Printer parts l. m.Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it by these handles under both sides.
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... through this brush to sweep away paper dust on the platen hold paper in place. e. c. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this blade to print. Carriage Moves the Printhead. b. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of paper...
... through this brush to sweep away paper dust on the platen hold paper in place. e. c. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this blade to print. Carriage Moves the Printhead. b. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of paper...
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Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. d. f. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. c. e. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. Carriage Printer parts a. Printheads serve a key role in place. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing. Printer Parts 11 Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. b. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. g.
Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. d. f. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. c. e. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. Carriage Printer parts a. Printheads serve a key role in place. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing. Printer Parts 11 Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. b. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. g.
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...it down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. a. Lift and press down until it stops, and then push it . Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it , lift the stopper of ink in place and protects it down toward... the front. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and...
...it down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. a. Lift and press down until it stops, and then push it . Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it , lift the stopper of ink in place and protects it down toward... the front. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and...
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Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • 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 labeled with a white letter "H" in the printer (→P.678) is empty. Printer Parts 13 c. Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in a black circle on the label. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is printed on the side. Printer parts b.
Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • 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 labeled with a white letter "H" in the printer (→P.678) is empty. Printer Parts 13 c. Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in a black circle on the label. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is printed on the side. Printer parts b.
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... hold down for three seconds to display the menu one level lower. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. l. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to display information about ink, paper, and so on and off. (→P.19) q. Press this button to feed the roll... manually in progress or end the ink drying period. Printer parts g. Also press this button to the ink level on loading and removing paper. p. The label corresponds to display the next menu item or setting value. n. Load...
... hold down for three seconds to display the menu one level lower. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. l. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to display information about ink, paper, and so on and off. (→P.19) q. Press this button to feed the roll... manually in progress or end the ink drying period. Printer parts g. Also press this button to the ink level on loading and removing paper. p. The label corresponds to display the next menu item or setting value. n. Load...
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... a USB hub may cause the computer to start up. 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.697) •... printer. Press the Power button to the computer via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is displayed. 2. is off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is...
... a USB hub may cause the computer to start up. 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.697) •... printer. Press the Power button to the computer via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is displayed. 2. is off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is...
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... mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent from the computer 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...
... mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent from the computer 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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... the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.692) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here. Printer Parts 23 Control Panel Online, and state...
... the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.692) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here. Printer Parts 23 Control Panel Online, and state...
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...8226; 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.692) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of...is indicated. (→P.692) Control Panel • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are displayed. Turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp Flashes when error messages are displayed ...
...8226; 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.692) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of...is indicated. (→P.692) Control Panel • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are displayed. Turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp Flashes when error messages are displayed ...
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... menu 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 available if "►" ...
... menu 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 available if "►" ...
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... Parts 27 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.
... Parts 27 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.
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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 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.