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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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... Delete unwanted data on the media take-up unit 776 Media take-up unit ready...776 Messages regarding ink 777 Ink Level: Check...777 No ink tank loaded...777 Ink insufficient...778 Ink tank is Left or Right 783 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 784 No maintenance cartridge...784 Prepare for ... problem 784 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 780 Use another paper...780 Cannot execute this command. Press OK and replace the ink tank 778 Ink tank is empty. Delete unwanted data 785 Hard disk error...786 File read error...786 Contents xi Now printing without saving ...
... Delete unwanted data on the media take-up unit 776 Media take-up unit ready...776 Messages regarding ink 777 Ink Level: Check...777 No ink tank loaded...777 Ink insufficient...778 Ink tank is Left or Right 783 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 784 No maintenance cartridge...784 Prepare for ... problem 784 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 780 Use another paper...780 Cannot execute this command. Press OK and replace the ink tank 778 Ink tank is empty. Delete unwanted data 785 Hard disk error...786 File read error...786 Contents xi Now printing without saving ...
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... needed. (→P.10) b. f. Control Panel Use this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.14) Printer Parts 7 Ink Tank Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (→P.18) h. Top Cover Open this groove. Paper Feed Slot...
... needed. (→P.10) b. f. Control Panel Use this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.14) Printer Parts 7 Ink Tank Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (→P.18) h. Top Cover Open this groove. Paper Feed Slot...
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Stand A stand that holds the printer. m.Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it by these handles under both sides. Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this lever ...
Stand A stand that holds the printer. m.Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it by these handles under both sides. Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this lever ...
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... across the platen to sweep away paper dust on the platen hold paper in place. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this line when loading it is fed. i. c. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of paper during...
... across the platen to sweep away paper dust on the platen hold paper in place. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this line when loading it is fed. i. c. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of paper during...
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c. e. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. Printer Parts 11 Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. d. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. Printheads serve a key role in printing. g. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. f. b. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Carriage Printer parts a. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place.
c. e. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. Printer Parts 11 Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. d. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. Printheads serve a key role in printing. g. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. f. b. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Carriage Printer parts a. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place.
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... stops, and then push it . Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. b. To open it, lift the stopper of ink in place and protects it down toward the front. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it clicks into place. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches... the color and name on this label. 12 Printer Parts a. To close it, push it down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz...
... stops, and then push it . Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. b. To open it, lift the stopper of ink in place and protects it down toward the front. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it clicks into place. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches... the color and name on this label. 12 Printer Parts a. To close it, push it down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz...
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Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer (→P.678) is empty. Printer Parts 13 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 a black circle on the label. c. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is printed on the side.
Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer (→P.678) is empty. Printer Parts 13 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 a black circle on the label. c. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is printed on the side.
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... for loading paper are shown if paper is not accessing the hard disk. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. Press this button if the Display Screen indicates to the ink level on and off. (→P.19) q. p. Printer Parts 15 r. Printer parts g. The label corresponds ...previous menu item or setting value. h. j. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. l. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. n. Display Screen Shows...
... for loading paper are shown if paper is not accessing the hard disk. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. Press this button if the Display Screen indicates to the ink level on and off. (→P.19) q. p. Printer Parts 15 r. Printer parts g. The label corresponds ...previous menu item or setting value. h. j. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. l. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. n. Display Screen Shows...
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... in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. 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 printer. To prevent this ... "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.697) • Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.680) • "ERROR" is plugged in correctly. The printer will now start up at the same time. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . Press the Power button to...
... in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. 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 printer. To prevent this ... "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.697) • Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.680) • "ERROR" is plugged in correctly. The printer will now start up at the same time. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . Press the Power button to...
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...;c period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are displayed regarding ink and paper information. You can be processed, such as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can select...
...;c period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are displayed regarding ink and paper information. You can be processed, such as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can select...
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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. Any warning messages are displayed.
... 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. Any warning messages are displayed.
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...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.692) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of ...printer, wait, then turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power. 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. Any...
...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.692) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of ...printer, wait, then turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power. 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. Any...
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...9658;" 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 If you press the Menu button during printing. ...
...9658;" 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 If you press the Menu button during printing. ...
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... or more. (→P.696) Printer Parts 27 Printer Status When the Menu Button is Pressed Online Switches to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Ofine, printing Menus available during printing or a screen to restore the previous mode. Press the Information button to...
... or more. (→P.696) Printer Parts 27 Printer Status When the Menu Button is Pressed Online Switches to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Ofine, printing Menus available during printing or a screen to restore the previous mode. Press the Information button to...
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You can check the following information in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the Control Panel. 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, see "Submenu Display". (→P.63) Printer Parts 29
You can check the following information in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the Control Panel. 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, see "Submenu Display". (→P.63) Printer Parts 29