imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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... deliver brilliant color and exceptional detail, but also help you to corporate, engineering and CAD - Canon's imagePROGRAF large-format printing systems - with printers that you can get the highest quality out - By investing a significant portion of our annual revenue back into every imagePROGRAF system - ... our customers benefit from extremely high quality printing solutions that you won't find in the imagePROGRAF family has been engineered to the inks our systems use. Canon Technologies Innovation: At the core of every Canon solution What makes one of the top three U.S.
... deliver brilliant color and exceptional detail, but also help you to corporate, engineering and CAD - Canon's imagePROGRAF large-format printing systems - with printers that you can get the highest quality out - By investing a significant portion of our annual revenue back into every imagePROGRAF system - ... our customers benefit from extremely high quality printing solutions that you won't find in the imagePROGRAF family has been engineered to the inks our systems use. Canon Technologies Innovation: At the core of every Canon solution What makes one of the top three U.S.
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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...48=U.S.$1 R & D Growth imagePROGRAF $3,000 R & D Expenditure (Millions of our annual revenue back into research and development. enhanced user productivity • Advanced inks: unparalleled color gamut; the result of investing... a significant portion of U.S. Patents 2,378 1,805 1,992 1,893 1,877 1,897 1,795 1928 1,381 1,541 Ranking 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2006 Source: IFI Patent Intelligence, January 11, 2007 1995-2005 Source: U.S. durable, fade resistant inks • Integrated software solutions: expands capabilities; Canon...
...48=U.S.$1 R & D Growth imagePROGRAF $3,000 R & D Expenditure (Millions of our annual revenue back into research and development. enhanced user productivity • Advanced inks: unparalleled color gamut; the result of investing... a significant portion of U.S. Patents 2,378 1,805 1,992 1,893 1,877 1,897 1,795 1928 1,381 1,541 Ranking 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2006 Source: IFI Patent Intelligence, January 11, 2007 1995-2005 Source: U.S. durable, fade resistant inks • Integrated software solutions: expands capabilities; Canon...
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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...density print-heads ideal for complex graphics and color-rich photographic images. The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is Canon's innovative L-COA (Largeformat printer COmmon Architecture) processor delivering incomparable speed and accuracy. Canon Hardware FINE Technology: The difference is in ...Canon to ensure that goes into the design of 30,720 nozzles imagePROGRAF iPF9000 shown Roll Paper Operation Panel A large LCD panel graphically indicates printer status and provides operational guidance Take-Up Unit Automatically winds print output up to deposit ink, ensuring image clarity and color...
...density print-heads ideal for complex graphics and color-rich photographic images. The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is Canon's innovative L-COA (Largeformat printer COmmon Architecture) processor delivering incomparable speed and accuracy. Canon Hardware FINE Technology: The difference is in ...Canon to ensure that goes into the design of 30,720 nozzles imagePROGRAF iPF9000 shown Roll Paper Operation Panel A large LCD panel graphically indicates printer status and provides operational guidance Take-Up Unit Automatically winds print output up to deposit ink, ensuring image clarity and color...
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Canon imagePROGRAF Corporate and CAD series printers feature an ink technology developed specifically for example words printed on uncoated technical papers. Color ink Matte black ink Chemical reaction Better Adhesion And Less Bleeding With Canon Reactive Inks Black doloplet with fine lines, small text, detailed graphs and tables. LUCIA inks are more durable than when printed with CMYRGB Inks Canon Graphic Arts systems...
Canon imagePROGRAF Corporate and CAD series printers feature an ink technology developed specifically for example words printed on uncoated technical papers. Color ink Matte black ink Chemical reaction Better Adhesion And Less Bleeding With Canon Reactive Inks Black doloplet with fine lines, small text, detailed graphs and tables. LUCIA inks are more durable than when printed with CMYRGB Inks Canon Graphic Arts systems...
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... variety of black ink. So how do you always get the best quality printing possible on each type of media being used and will automatically select the right black ink! Auto-switching technology: Always the right black ink for the media All imagePROGRAF printers include multiple types of... media types. By using different types of black ink, better results can be achieved on glossy media.
... variety of black ink. So how do you always get the best quality printing possible on each type of media being used and will automatically select the right black ink! Auto-switching technology: Always the right black ink for the media All imagePROGRAF printers include multiple types of... media types. By using different types of black ink, better results can be achieved on glossy media.
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...media, even on non-gloss technical papers. LUCIA Inks: wide color gamut enables colors to the printer while providing additional color control and image management functions. Calibration: ensures consistent image quality and color accuracy for faster output of large, complex images....with exceptional color quality and clarity; Canon Innovation In Every Solution GRAPHIC ARTS Photography Proofing Fine Art Reproduction Print for Pay CORPORATE & GENERAL USE Posters Signs Presentations TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS CAD and Architectural, Engineering and Construction imagePROGRAF TECHNOLOGIES*...
...media, even on non-gloss technical papers. LUCIA Inks: wide color gamut enables colors to the printer while providing additional color control and image management functions. Calibration: ensures consistent image quality and color accuracy for faster output of large, complex images....with exceptional color quality and clarity; Canon Innovation In Every Solution GRAPHIC ARTS Photography Proofing Fine Art Reproduction Print for Pay CORPORATE & GENERAL USE Posters Signs Presentations TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS CAD and Architectural, Engineering and Construction imagePROGRAF TECHNOLOGIES*...
iPF710 User Manual
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...13 Back...14 Top Cover (Inside)...15 Carriage...16 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...17 Control Panel...18 Control Panel 20 Control Panel...20 Turning the Printer On and Off 22 Printer Modes...24 Switching Modes...29 Printer Menu Operations...31 Main Menu Operations...33 Menu Structure...... 59 Submenu Display...60 Status Print...62 Optional accessories 68 Roll Holder Set...68 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board 69 Printer Specifications 70 Specifications...70 Basic Environmental Performance 73 Print Area...74 Basic Printing Workflow 75 Printing procedure 75 Printing Options Using Rolls...
...13 Back...14 Top Cover (Inside)...15 Carriage...16 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...17 Control Panel...18 Control Panel 20 Control Panel...20 Turning the Printer On and Off 22 Printer Modes...24 Switching Modes...29 Printer Menu Operations...31 Main Menu Operations...33 Menu Structure...... 59 Submenu Display...60 Status Print...62 Optional accessories 68 Roll Holder Set...68 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board 69 Printer Specifications 70 Specifications...70 Basic Environmental Performance 73 Print Area...74 Basic Printing Workflow 75 Printing procedure 75 Printing Options Using Rolls...
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... Removing the Roll from the Printer 113 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Slot 114 Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder 115 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 116 Feeding Roll Paper Manually 119 Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper 120 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 121 Specifying the ...to the Roll Holder 131 Handling sheets 133 Selecting the Paper Source...133 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 134 Loading the Sheet in the Printer 135 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 138 Removing the Sheet...139 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...140 Output Stacker 140 Using the Output...
... Removing the Roll from the Printer 113 Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Slot 114 Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder 115 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 116 Feeding Roll Paper Manually 119 Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper 120 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 121 Specifying the ...to the Roll Holder 131 Handling sheets 133 Selecting the Paper Source...133 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet 134 Loading the Sheet in the Printer 135 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing 138 Removing the Sheet...139 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...140 Output Stacker 140 Using the Output...
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...527 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 529 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 530 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 530 Network Setting (Macintosh 531 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh 531 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 532 Configuring the... for Better Accuracy 555 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength 557 Maintenance 558 Ink Tanks...558 Ink Tanks...558 Replacing Ink Tanks...559 Checking Ink Tank Levels...564 When to Replace Ink Tanks...565 Printheads...566 Printhead...566 Checking the Print Quality...566 ...
...527 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 529 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 530 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 530 Network Setting (Macintosh 531 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh 531 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings 532 Configuring the... for Better Accuracy 555 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength 557 Maintenance 558 Ink Tanks...558 Ink Tanks...558 Replacing Ink Tanks...559 Checking Ink Tank Levels...564 When to Replace Ink Tanks...565 Printheads...566 Printhead...566 Checking the Print Quality...566 ...
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...start 607 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 607 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 607 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 607 The printer stops during a print job 608 An error message is shown on the Display Screen... 608 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper 608 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving 608 Problems ...
...start 607 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 607 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 607 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 607 The printer stops during a print job 608 An error message is shown on the Display Screen... 608 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper 608 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving 608 Problems ...
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...was printed 621 Lines Are Printed Too Thick or Thin During HP-GL/2 Printing 621 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color 621 Printed Colors in Line Drawings are Inaccurate During HP-GL/2 Printing 621 HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time 621 Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs...job (the carriage stops moving 622 Other problems 623 The printer does not go on...623 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 623 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 623 The printer consumes a lot of ink 624 Ink Level Detection...624 Error Message 627 Responding to Messages 627 ...
...was printed 621 Lines Are Printed Too Thick or Thin During HP-GL/2 Printing 621 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color 621 Printed Colors in Line Drawings are Inaccurate During HP-GL/2 Printing 621 HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time 621 Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs...job (the carriage stops moving 622 Other problems 623 The printer does not go on...623 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 623 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 623 The printer consumes a lot of ink 624 Ink Level Detection...624 Error Message 627 Responding to Messages 627 ...
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... in wrong position 636 Borderless printng not possible 637 Messages regarding ink 638 Ink insufficient...638 No ink left...638 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 639 Ink Level: Check...639 No ink tank loaded...639 Ink tank error...639 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling... with ink 639 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 640 Use another paper...640 Cannot print as ...
... in wrong position 636 Borderless printng not possible 637 Messages regarding ink 638 Ink insufficient...638 No ink left...638 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 639 Ink Level: Check...639 No ink tank loaded...639 Ink tank error...639 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling... with ink 639 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 640 Use another paper...640 Cannot print as ...
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...casters to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Accessory Box For storing printer accessories. Control Panel Use this cover to facilitate moving the printer. Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.17) g. j. Top Cover Open this...the Stopper before moving the printer. Printer Parts 13 i. Moving the printer while the Stopper is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it from rising. e. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Output Stacker A cloth tray that holds the printer. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes ...
...casters to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Accessory Box For storing printer accessories. Control Panel Use this cover to facilitate moving the printer. Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.17) g. j. Top Cover Open this...the Stopper before moving the printer. Printer Parts 13 i. Moving the printer while the Stopper is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it from rising. e. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Output Stacker A cloth tray that holds the printer. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes ...
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...Inside) Printer parts a. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this brush to sweep away paper dust on the platen hold paper in detecting the Carriage position. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this part when cleaning inside of paper during borderless printing. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside ... holds paper as it . e. f. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. Printer Parts 15 i. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in place. Be careful not to print.
...Inside) Printer parts a. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this brush to sweep away paper dust on the platen hold paper in detecting the Carriage position. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this part when cleaning inside of paper during borderless printing. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside ... holds paper as it . e. f. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. Printer Parts 15 i. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in place. Be careful not to print.
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... paper cutting. b. It is a key part of printed lines. Printhead The printhead is retracted inside when not cutting. 16 Printer Parts Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. g. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the... printer to correct misalignment of the printer. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. The cutter blade is equipped with ink nozzles. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Printer parts Carriage a.
... paper cutting. b. It is a key part of printed lines. Printhead The printhead is retracted inside when not cutting. 16 Printer Parts Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. g. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the... printer to correct misalignment of the printer. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. The cutter blade is equipped with ink nozzles. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Printer parts Carriage a.
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... place and protects it. a. b. Open or close the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of ink in various colors. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. Ink Tank Cartridges of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On On: The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off Off: No...
... place and protects it. a. b. Open or close the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of ink in various colors. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. Ink Tank Cartridges of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On On: The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off Off: No...
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...the Ink Tank colors. k. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. l. ► Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher. Information Button Displays printer submenus. o. q. Printer Parts ...(→P.22) p. n. h. Instructions for at least a second to display information about ink, paper, and so on. (→P.60) You can check instructions on the Display Screen. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as needed. (→P.119) Menu mode: Press this button, you...
...the Ink Tank colors. k. ▼ Button Ofine mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. l. ► Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher. Information Button Displays printer submenus. o. q. Printer Parts ...(→P.22) p. n. h. Instructions for at least a second to display information about ink, paper, and so on. (→P.60) You can check instructions on the Display Screen. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as needed. (→P.119) Menu mode: Press this button, you...
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...) p. n. q. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Instructions for loading paper are shown if paper is lit. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. Stop Button Hold down this button to display the menu one level lower. m.OK Button In Menu mode, press this... button to display the next menu item or setting value. Printer Parts 21 Control Panel f. j. ▲ Button Of...
...) p. n. q. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Instructions for loading paper are shown if paper is lit. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. Stop Button Hold down this button to display the menu one level lower. m.OK Button In Menu mode, press this... button to display the next menu item or setting value. Printer Parts 21 Control Panel f. j. ▲ Button Of...
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After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . is not installed Install the Printhead. The printer will now start up at the same time. 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... it is connected via a USB hub may cause the computer 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 the Display Screen Turn off may solve this , ...
After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . is not installed Install the Printhead. The printer will now start up at the same time. 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... it is connected via a USB hub may cause the computer 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 the Display Screen Turn off may solve this , ...
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... printer is in.... Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classi...printer is ready to conserve power if it was originally online), the printer goes online and prints the jobs. 24 Printer Parts In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer...printer is online. The printer goes ofine automatically if jobs cannot be received and printing is of the Control Panel (→P.28) Modes The printer... has ve modes as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can specify the period before the printer... printer automatically ...
... printer is in.... Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classi...printer is ready to conserve power if it was originally online), the printer goes online and prints the jobs. 24 Printer Parts In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer...printer is online. The printer goes ofine automatically if jobs cannot be received and printing is of the Control Panel (→P.28) Modes The printer... has ve modes as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can specify the period before the printer... printer automatically ...