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Contents Sharing the Printer in Windows 568 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 570 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 571 Network Setting (Macintosh 572 Configuring ...Ink Tank...613 Replacing Ink Tanks...614 Checking Ink Tank Levels...620 When to Replace Ink Tanks...621 Printheads...622 Printhead...622 Checking the Print Quality...622 Improving the Print Quality...622 Checking for Nozzle Clogging 623 Cleaning the Printhead...624 Replacing the Printhead...625 Maintenance Cartridge 632 Maintenance Cartridge...632 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
Contents Sharing the Printer in Windows 568 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 570 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 571 Network Setting (Macintosh 572 Configuring ...Ink Tank...613 Replacing Ink Tanks...614 Checking Ink Tank Levels...620 When to Replace Ink Tanks...621 Printheads...622 Printhead...622 Checking the Print Quality...622 Improving the Print Quality...622 Checking for Nozzle Clogging 623 Cleaning the Printhead...624 Replacing the Printhead...625 Maintenance Cartridge 632 Maintenance Cartridge...632 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
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... 682 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 682 Other problems 683 The printer consumes a lot of ink 683 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...683 Paper is not cut straight...683 Paper cannot be cut...683 Depression on the leading edge is... 684 The printer does not go on...684 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 684 Cannot Load Sheets...684 Ink level detection...685 Error Message 687 Responding to Messages 687 Responding to Error Messages 687 Error Messages...689 Messages regarding paper 691 Paper ...
... 682 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 682 Other problems 683 The printer consumes a lot of ink 683 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...683 Paper is not cut straight...683 Paper cannot be cut...683 Depression on the leading edge is... 684 The printer does not go on...684 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 684 Cannot Load Sheets...684 Ink level detection...685 Error Message 687 Responding to Messages 687 Responding to Error Messages 687 Error Messages...689 Messages regarding paper 691 Paper ...
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... err...700 No Roll Feed Unit...700 Messages regarding ink 701 Ink Level: Check...701 No ink tank loaded...701 Ink insufficient...702 Ink tank is empty...703 Ink tank error...703 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 703 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 708 No maintenance cartridge...708 Prepare for maint cart replacement 708 No...
... err...700 No Roll Feed Unit...700 Messages regarding ink 701 Ink Level: Check...701 No ink tank loaded...701 Ink insufficient...702 Ink tank is empty...703 Ink tank error...703 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 703 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge 708 No maintenance cartridge...708 Prepare for maint cart replacement 708 No...
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... roll paper. Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in this cover to replace Ink Tank. (→P.14) 8 Printer Parts Control Panel Use this cover to load rolls. (→P.12) e. i. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. Also, use this unit manually. You can also load sheets in this slot when loading heavyweight... Printer parts Front Standard When the Ejection Guide is retracted inside the printer, as it is ejected to prevent it from inside when not cutting. Ink Tank Cover Open this unit.
... roll paper. Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in this cover to replace Ink Tank. (→P.14) 8 Printer Parts Control Panel Use this cover to load rolls. (→P.12) e. i. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs excess ink. Also, use this unit manually. You can also load sheets in this slot when loading heavyweight... Printer parts Front Standard When the Ejection Guide is retracted inside the printer, as it is ejected to prevent it from inside when not cutting. Ink Tank Cover Open this unit.
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... and name on the side. b. b. 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 Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left . Open or close the...
... and name on the side. b. b. 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 Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left . Open or close the...
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...the selected menu is displayed on the rst line and items in this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.61) Printer Parts 25 When you are printing by pressing the Online...below but cannot be displayed all at once. (→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 pause printing and then pressing the Menu button. ...
...the selected menu is displayed on the rst line and items in this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.61) Printer Parts 25 When you are printing by pressing the Online...below but cannot be displayed all at once. (→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 pause printing and then pressing the Menu button. ...
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Ofine Switches to restore the previous mode. Press the Information button to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Press the Information button repeatedly to change the information displayed. (→P.61) Press any button other than the Information button ...
Ofine Switches to restore the previous mode. Press the Information button to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Press the Information button repeatedly to change the information displayed. (→P.61) Press any button other than the Information button ...
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... a main menu and submenus. The principal settings available in the printer driver take priority. You can check the following information in submenus. • Ink levels • Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Size and type of paper that are also available in the printer driver, the values specied in the main menu...
... a main menu and submenus. The principal settings available in the printer driver take priority. You can check the following information in submenus. • Ink levels • Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Size and type of paper that are also available in the printer driver, the values specied in the main menu...
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Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information on the loaded paper ■Printer information For details on submenu screens, see "Submenu Display". (→P.61) Printer Parts 47
Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information on the loaded paper ■Printer information For details on submenu screens, see "Submenu Display". (→P.61) Printer Parts 47
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... the Display Screen. Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is indicated as follows. if you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. The remaining level of each ink is left, and "?" if ink is low, "×" if no...ed by the color labels on the bottom of the Display Screen. Ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. Note • Press ...
... the Display Screen. Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is indicated as follows. if you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. The remaining level of each ink is left, and "?" if ink is low, "×" if no...ed by the color labels on the bottom of the Display Screen. Ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. Note • Press ...
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..., and then press the ► button. 4. Printing Status Print Reports 1. Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 Status Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT S/N MC Y, PC, C, PGY, GY, BK, PM, M, MBK, R, G, and B Firmware version Boot version MIT format version Printer serial number Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. The remaining ink is included in a ve-level scale. 62 Printer Parts...
..., and then press the ► button. 4. Printing Status Print Reports 1. Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 Status Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT S/N MC Y, PC, C, PGY, GY, BK, PM, M, MBK, R, G, and B Firmware version Boot version MIT format version Printer serial number Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. The remaining ink is included in a ve-level scale. 62 Printer Parts...
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...(1.5 mm [0.06 in the printer's Noz. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. The ... about ve minutes to select Head Cleaning, and then press the ► button. 3. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tanks during cleaning. 624 Maintenance Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may have reached the end...
...(1.5 mm [0.06 in the printer's Noz. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. The ... about ve minutes to select Head Cleaning, and then press the ► button. 3. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tanks during cleaning. 624 Maintenance Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may have reached the end...
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... to the top of children. • If ink is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-16 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.632) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see "Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.632) Precautions when handling the...
... to the top of children. • If ink is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-16 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.632) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see "Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.632) Precautions when handling the...
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... may cause the printed images to step 4 and remove the Maintenance Cartridge. Go to be blurry. 2. Maintenance 633 Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead cleaning, or while ink is Ofine or if messages advise you to select Repl. If you to...
... may cause the printed images to step 4 and remove the Maintenance Cartridge. Go to be blurry. 2. Maintenance 633 Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead cleaning, or while ink is Ofine or if messages advise you to select Repl. If you to...
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...;rmly and keep the cartridge level as you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. 8. This may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is heavy. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is recorded on each printer. If you remove it at an angle, ink may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. 634 Maintenance Important •...
...;rmly and keep the cartridge level as you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. 8. This may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is heavy. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is recorded on each printer. If you remove it at an angle, ink may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. 634 Maintenance Important •...
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... process the used Maintenance Cartridge. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with the new Maintenance Cartridge that was in the box for storage, just like the new Maintenance Cartridge was, keeping it in the plastic bag that describe how to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge. Fold the plastic bag...
... process the used Maintenance Cartridge. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with the new Maintenance Cartridge that was in the box for storage, just like the new Maintenance Cartridge was, keeping it in the plastic bag that describe how to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge. Fold the plastic bag...
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... the Display Screen indicates to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as head cleaning or preparations to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. Press the Information...
... the Display Screen indicates to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as head cleaning or preparations to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. Press the Information...
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.... Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of cleaning, and then press the OK button. • Head Cleaning A Use Head Cleaning A if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. ...to select the type of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tanks during cleaning. Maintenance 647 If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may help clear nozzles ...
.... Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of cleaning, and then press the OK button. • Head Cleaning A Use Head Cleaning A if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. ...to select the type of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tanks during cleaning. Maintenance 647 If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may help clear nozzles ...
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...preparing for details on the Display Screen requesting you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity. If a message is shown on packing...press the ► button. 5. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for transfer. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. Press ▲ or ▼...for transfer if the Display Screen prompts you to open the Ink Tank Cover, follow the steps below before transferring the printer...select Yes, and then press the OK button. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations. (→P.632) • Do not tilt the printer...
...preparing for details on the Display Screen requesting you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity. If a message is shown on packing...press the ► button. 5. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for transfer. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. Press ▲ or ▼...for transfer if the Display Screen prompts you to open the Ink Tank Cover, follow the steps below before transferring the printer...select Yes, and then press the OK button. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations. (→P.632) • Do not tilt the printer...
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Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. When the suction is displayed. At this process. Maintenance 649 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Close every Ink Tank Lock Lever, and close the Ink Tank Cover. Other Maintenance Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. is nished, Turn Power Off!! 7. Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank.
Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. When the suction is displayed. At this process. Maintenance 649 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Close every Ink Tank Lock Lever, and close the Ink Tank Cover. Other Maintenance Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. is nished, Turn Power Off!! 7. Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank.