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... Printing 5 Printer Parts 13 Printer parts...13 Front...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......62 Submenu Display...65 Status Print...67 Optional accessories 73 Roll Holder Set...73 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board 73 Printer Specifications 74 Specifications...74 Basic Environmental Performance 78 Print Area...79 Basic Printing Workflow 80 Printing procedure 80 Printing Options Using...
... Printing 5 Printer Parts 13 Printer parts...13 Front...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......62 Submenu Display...65 Status Print...67 Optional accessories 73 Roll Holder Set...73 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board 73 Printer Specifications 74 Specifications...74 Basic Environmental Performance 78 Print Area...79 Basic Printing Workflow 80 Printing procedure 80 Printing Options Using...
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... not compatible with Printhead...588 Printhead error...589 Execute printhead cleaning...589 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 590 No maintenance cartridge...590 Prepare for parts replacement 595 Parts replacement time has passed 595 Unknown file...595 Multi-sensor error...595 Contents xi Now printing without saving data 591 Mail box nearly full...
... not compatible with Printhead...588 Printhead error...589 Execute printhead cleaning...589 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 590 No maintenance cartridge...590 Prepare for parts replacement 595 Parts replacement time has passed 595 Unknown file...595 Multi-sensor error...595 Contents xi Now printing without saving data 591 Mail box nearly full...
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... and button names on restrictions or precautions in use. Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key. • Part names Names of injury or damage to prevent printer damage or operating errors. Control panel buttons Example: Press the OK button. Example: Click OK. Other cross-...(Menus and Buttons) Example: Head Cleaning is displayed. Introduction 1 Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of printer parts are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Introduction How to use this manual How to use this manual About This User Manual ...
... and button names on restrictions or precautions in use. Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key. • Part names Names of injury or damage to prevent printer damage or operating errors. Control panel buttons Example: Press the OK button. Example: Click OK. Other cross-...(Menus and Buttons) Example: Head Cleaning is displayed. Introduction 1 Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of printer parts are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Introduction How to use this manual How to use this manual About This User Manual ...
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...printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. • Copyright © 2008 Canon Inc. • Unauthorized reproduction of this User Manual in whole or part is subject to change without notice. • We strive to use this manual • Figures...
...printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. • Copyright © 2008 Canon Inc. • Unauthorized reproduction of this User Manual in whole or part is subject to change without notice. • We strive to use this manual • Figures...
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... the oor. e. Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.17) g. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Control Panel Use this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.18) f. Top Cover Open this panel to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any...
... the oor. e. Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.17) g. Printer Parts Printer parts Front Printer parts a. Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Control Panel Use this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.18) f. Top Cover Open this panel to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any...
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... Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this release lever back before loading paper or cleaning inside the printer. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this part. b. Roll Holder Load the roll on the Roll Holder with USB 2.0 High Speed mode) k. Expansion ...Board Slots Install an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. i. j. e. Holder Stopper Secure the roll on this port. Printer parts Back a. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this holder. d. g. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication ...
... Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this release lever back before loading paper or cleaning inside the printer. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this part. b. Roll Holder Load the roll on the Roll Holder with USB 2.0 High Speed mode) k. Expansion ...Board Slots Install an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. i. j. e. Holder Stopper Secure the roll on this port. Printer parts Back a. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this holder. d. g. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication ...
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...Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. e. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. Printer Parts 15 c. Paper Retainer Important in printing. (→P.16) d. i. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this brush to sweep ... 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. Top Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. The carriage serves a key role in supplying the paper. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves...
...Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. e. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. Printer Parts 15 c. Paper Retainer Important in printing. (→P.16) d. i. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this brush to sweep ... 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. Top Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. The carriage serves a key role in supplying the paper. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves...
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... becoming dirty. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of the printer. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. c. Printhead The printhead is retracted inside when not cutting. 16 Printer Parts f. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. e. g. b. d. The cutter blade is equipped...
... becoming dirty. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of the printer. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. c. Printhead The printhead is retracted inside when not cutting. 16 Printer Parts f. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. e. g. b. d. The cutter blade is equipped...
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... side. a. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "A" is no more ink. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. b. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. (→P.507) Printer Parts 17 Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Ink... Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter "A" in various...
... side. a. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "A" is no more ink. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer parts a. b. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. (→P.507) Printer Parts 17 Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Ink... Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is printed on these labels. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter "A" in various...
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...d. Cut Sheet lamp (Green) • On Indicates that a sheet is selected as the paper source. 18 Printer Parts e. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is operating normally. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error...; On Indicates that a roll is selected as the paper source. 2. This lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off or is receiving or processing...
...d. Cut Sheet lamp (Green) • On Indicates that a sheet is selected as the paper source. 18 Printer Parts e. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is operating normally. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error...; On Indicates that a roll is selected as the paper source. 2. This lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off or is receiving or processing...
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... labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. i. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the next menu item...check instructions on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. The labels correspond to bring the printer online again. n. Power Button Turns the printer on the Display Screen. Instructions for loading paper are shown if paper is loaded, and instructions...You can press any button except the Power button to the ink levels on and off. (→P.22) p. Printer Parts 19 Each time you press this button, you can also hold down for three seconds to display the menu one...
... labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. i. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the next menu item...check instructions on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. The labels correspond to bring the printer online again. n. Power Button Turns the printer on the Display Screen. Instructions for loading paper are shown if paper is loaded, and instructions...You can press any button except the Power button to the ink levels on and off. (→P.22) p. Printer Parts 19 Each time you press this button, you can also hold down for three seconds to display the menu one...
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...61442;ine. (→P.29) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is selected as the paper source. 20 Printer Parts d. e. b. This lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • Off .... Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is selected as the paper source. 2. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button, the lamp for your chosen paper source is...
...61442;ine. (→P.29) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is selected as the paper source. 20 Printer Parts d. e. b. This lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • Off .... Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is selected as the paper source. 2. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button, the lamp for your chosen paper source is...
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... for three seconds to cancel print jobs in the direction of ejection, as the printer status and messages. g. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. Power Button Turns the printer on the Paper Source Section is loaded. Stop Button Hold down this button to ...source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on and off. (→P.22) p. h. Information Button Displays printer submenus. Printer Parts 21 Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. n. l. ► Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level ...
... for three seconds to cancel print jobs in the direction of ejection, as the printer status and messages. g. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. Power Button Turns the printer on the Paper Source Section is loaded. Stop Button Hold down this button to ...source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on and off. (→P.22) p. h. Information Button Displays printer submenus. Printer Parts 21 Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. n. l. ► Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level ...
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..., see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.508) • If "ERROR" is displayed. 2. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . The printer will now start up at the same time. 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 the Display Screen Make sure the printer is connected via a USB hub may cause the computer to turn on the printer. To prevent this issue. 22 Printer Parts ...
..., see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.508) • If "ERROR" is displayed. 2. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . The printer will now start up at the same time. 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 the Display Screen Make sure the printer is connected via a USB hub may cause the computer to turn on the printer. To prevent this issue. 22 Printer Parts ...
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... the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.576) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off. Printer Parts 23 Hold down the Power button for more than a second. Please Wait.. If the Message lamp is receiving a print...
... the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.576) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off. Printer Parts 23 Hold down the Power button for more than a second. Please Wait.. If the Message lamp is receiving a print...
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...modes as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are held without being processed. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the computer are displayed regarding ink and paper information. You can feed or cut ... if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are received when the printer is ready to conserve power if it was originally online), the printer goes online and prints the jobs. 24 Printer Parts Jobs can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent from the computer.
...modes as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are held without being processed. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the computer are displayed regarding ink and paper information. You can feed or cut ... if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are received when the printer is ready to conserve power if it was originally online), the printer goes online and prints the jobs. 24 Printer Parts Jobs can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent from the computer.
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... transitions are as follows: Control Panel *1: When submenus are closed. Printer Parts 25 However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed. *3: In Sleep mode, the printer can be restored to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default...
... transitions are as follows: Control Panel *1: When submenus are closed. Printer Parts 25 However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed. *3: In Sleep mode, the printer can be restored to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default...
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...; Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.513) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level... of the Display Screen The printer status is online. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received or processed. • Message lamp Lit when warning messages ...
...; Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.513) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level... of the Display Screen The printer status is online. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received or processed. • Message lamp Lit when warning messages ...
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...is indicated. (→P.513) 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 ...61441;rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. If the message is indicated by the error code and Call for assistance. Any warning ...Display Screen "ERROR" is displayed, followed by an icon in the upper-right corner. Printer Parts 27
...is indicated. (→P.513) 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 ...61441;rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. If the message is indicated by the error code and Call for assistance. Any warning ...Display Screen "ERROR" is displayed, followed by an icon in the upper-right corner. Printer Parts 27
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... and subsequent lines. The lower level menus are displayed on the second and subsequent lines. Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the loaded paper Printer information GL2 Settings Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information...
... and subsequent lines. The lower level menus are displayed on the second and subsequent lines. Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the loaded paper Printer information GL2 Settings Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information...