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......513 When to Replace Ink Tanks...514 Printheads...515 Printhead...515 Checking the Print Quality...515 Improving the Print Quality...515 Checking for Nozzle Clogging 516 Cleaning the Printhead...517 Replacing the Printhead...518 Cutter Unit...525 Cutter Unit...525 Replacing the Cutter Unit...526 Maintenance Cartridge 528 Maintenance Cartridge...528 Replacing the...
......513 When to Replace Ink Tanks...514 Printheads...515 Printhead...515 Checking the Print Quality...515 Improving the Print Quality...515 Checking for Nozzle Clogging 516 Cleaning the Printhead...517 Replacing the Printhead...518 Cutter Unit...525 Cutter Unit...525 Replacing the Cutter Unit...526 Maintenance Cartridge 528 Maintenance Cartridge...528 Replacing the...
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... go on...571 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 571 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 571 The printer consumes a lot of ink 572 Ink Level Detection...572 Error Message 575 Responding to Messages 575 Responding to Messages...575 Error Messages...576... wrong position 583 Borderless printng not possible 584 Messages regarding ink 585 Ink insufficient...585 No ink left...585 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 586 Ink Level: Check...586 No ink tank loaded...586 Ink tank error...586 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 587 Use ...
... go on...571 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 571 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 571 The printer consumes a lot of ink 572 Ink Level Detection...572 Error Message 575 Responding to Messages 575 Responding to Messages...575 Error Messages...576... wrong position 583 Borderless printng not possible 584 Messages regarding ink 585 Ink insufficient...585 No ink left...585 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 586 Ink Level: Check...586 No ink tank loaded...586 Ink tank error...586 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 587 Use ...
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...Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from rising. Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. i. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as needed. (→P.15) b. c. e. h. Stopper Locks the Stand casters...Printer Parts 13 j. Ejection Guide Supports paper as it is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it from inside the printer as head cleaning is ejected to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.17) g. Control Panel Use this cover to prevent it is ...
...Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from rising. Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. i. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as needed. (→P.15) b. c. e. h. Stopper Locks the Stand casters...Printer Parts 13 j. Ejection Guide Supports paper as it is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it from inside the printer as head cleaning is ejected to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.17) g. Control Panel Use this cover to prevent it is ...
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... the state of ink in a black circle on the side. Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. (→P.507) Printer Parts 17 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...
... the state of ink in a black circle on the side. Ink Set An Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank corresponding to the color and name on the label. (→P.507) Printer Parts 17 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...
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...the main menu is displayed at right. (→P.33) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Ink levels and the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity Information 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, printer information, and GL2 settings information. (→P.65) 28 Printer Parts The lower level menus...
...the main menu is displayed at right. (→P.33) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Ink levels and the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity Information 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, printer information, and GL2 settings information. (→P.65) 28 Printer Parts The lower level menus...
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.... Press the Information button repeatedly to change the information displayed. (→P.65) Press any button other than the Information button to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Press the Information button to restore the previous mode. Note • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding...
.... Press the Information button repeatedly to change the information displayed. (→P.65) Press any button other than the Information button to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as follows. Press the Information button to restore the previous mode. Note • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding...
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... is displayed You can access Menu mode after you have solved the problem. You can check the following information in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the loaded paper • Printer information • Job management For a description of specic items available in the following operations...
... is displayed You can access Menu mode after you have solved the problem. You can check the following information in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the loaded paper • Printer information • Job management For a description of specic items available in the following operations...
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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 of the loaded paper ■Printer information ■HP-GL/2 settings information For details on submenu screens, see "Submenu Display". (→P.65) 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 of the loaded paper ■Printer information ■HP-GL/2 settings information For details on submenu screens, see "Submenu Display". (→P.65) Printer Parts 47
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...and related printer settings are displayed. Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is shown on the Display Screen correspond to the previous mode in about ten seconds if no ink is indicated as follows. Control Panel Submenu Display ...Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. Information...
...and related printer settings are displayed. Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is shown on the Display Screen correspond to the previous mode in about ten seconds if no ink is indicated as follows. Control Panel Submenu Display ...Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. Information...
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Load paper. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT(DBF) MIT(DB) S/N MC C,M,Y,MBK,MBK2,BK Firmware Version Boot ROM Version MIT Database Format Version MIT Database Version Printer serial number Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the ► button. 5. Press ▲...
Load paper. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Boot MIT(DBF) MIT(DB) S/N MC C,M,Y,MBK,MBK2,BK Firmware Version Boot ROM Version MIT Database Format Version MIT Database Version Printer serial number Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) Ink levels. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the ► button. 5. Press ▲...
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... of cleaning, and then press the OK button. • Head Cleaning A Use Head Cleaning A if printing is cleaned, and the printer goes online. 4. Contact your Canon dealer. Cleaning the Printhead 1. Maintenance 517 Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no... Note • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tanks during cleaning.
... of cleaning, and then press the OK button. • Head Cleaning A Use Head Cleaning A if printing is cleaned, and the printer goes online. 4. Contact your Canon dealer. Cleaning the Printhead 1. Maintenance 517 Press ▲ or ▼ to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no... Note • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tanks during cleaning.
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... Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.528) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see "Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.528) Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge. Otherwise, ink may stain clothing. • Do not install...
... Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.528) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see "Maintenance Cartridge". (→P.528) Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge. Otherwise, ink may stain clothing. • Do not install...
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... Menu button to be blurry. 2. Maintenance 529 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 replace the Maintenance Cartridge, go to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6. If a message...
... Menu button to be blurry. 2. Maintenance 529 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 replace the Maintenance Cartridge, go to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6. If a message...
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... the plastic bag of the used Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge 7. Grasp the handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level as you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it in two. 530...
... the plastic bag of the used Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge 7. Grasp the handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level as you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it in two. 530...
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... the printer goes back online. Press ▲ or ▼ to process the used Maintenance Cartridge. 11. Note • If you to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box, and store it so that describe how to select Yes, and then ...up, put the used Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance 531 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with the new Maintenance Cartridge that it level. 12. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 13. Maintenance Cartridge 10. Conrm the Maintenance Cartridge is moved, the Display ...
... the printer goes back online. Press ▲ or ▼ to process the used Maintenance Cartridge. 11. Note • If you to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box, and store it so that describe how to select Yes, and then ...up, put the used Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance 531 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with the new Maintenance Cartridge that it level. 12. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 13. Maintenance Cartridge 10. Conrm the Maintenance Cartridge is moved, the Display ...
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... move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (→P.528) Maintenance 535 You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen. Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other...
... move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (→P.528) Maintenance 535 You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen. Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other...
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...Canon dealer. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may help clear nozzles that quantity. (→P.50) • You can specify a number of ink. Maintenance 541 This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of pages in the printer's Noz. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink... after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. Print a test pattern 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 cleaned, and ...
...Canon dealer. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may help clear nozzles that quantity. (→P.50) • You can specify a number of ink. Maintenance 541 This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of pages in the printer's Noz. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink... after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. Print a test pattern 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 cleaned, and ...
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...• It is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer. 1. The printer now starts preparing for transfer if the Display Screen prompts you to open the Ink Tank Cover, follow the steps below before transfer preparations. (→P.528) • ...542 Maintenance Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transferring the printer to a new location. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and...
...• It is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer. 1. The printer now starts preparing for transfer if the Display Screen prompts you to open the Ink Tank Cover, follow the steps below before transfer preparations. (→P.528) • ...542 Maintenance Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transferring the printer to a new location. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and...
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...and follow this procedure again. Note • Store the Ink Tank you unplug it . Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this point, ink is off the printer. It may leak and cause stains. 8. 7. Otherwise, ink may damage the printer if you unplug it before you... removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Other Maintenance Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal...
...and follow this procedure again. Note • Store the Ink Tank you unplug it . Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this point, ink is off the printer. It may leak and cause stains. 8. 7. Otherwise, ink may damage the printer if you unplug it before you... removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Other Maintenance Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal...
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... Noise Parts inside the printer may resonate with the printer. • There is not supplied. Corrective Action Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you suddenly hear the tone for cleaning operations At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the...Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by the ink tubes, which move in Sleep mode. Messages advising to replace the old one. In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Protective parts by suction from Vacuum holes under it. • When ...
... Noise Parts inside the printer may resonate with the printer. • There is not supplied. Corrective Action Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you suddenly hear the tone for cleaning operations At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the...Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by the ink tubes, which move in Sleep mode. Messages advising to replace the old one. In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Protective parts by suction from Vacuum holes under it. • When ...