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... Manuals for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead 76 Adjusting the feed amount 78 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 81 Printing does not start 91 The printer stops during a print job 92 Problems with the printing quality 93 Cannot print over a network 99 Installation problems 101 HP-GL/2 problems 103 Other problems...
... Manuals for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead 76 Adjusting the feed amount 78 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 81 Printing does not start 91 The printer stops during a print job 92 Problems with the printing quality 93 Cannot print over a network 99 Installation problems 101 HP-GL/2 problems 103 Other problems...
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.... • Do not use the power cable with electrical components inside the printer, there is not inserted completely, this could cause a fire or electrical shock. Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions iPF760 Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...2 Legal Notices ...4 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings...any power source shared by other than as possible to prevent fire and electrical shocks. • Do not install the printer near sources of dust, or exposed to high humidity or large amounts of strong electromagnetic fields, whether equipment that generates ...
.... • Do not use the power cable with electrical components inside the printer, there is not inserted completely, this could cause a fire or electrical shock. Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions iPF760 Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...2 Legal Notices ...4 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings...any power source shared by other than as possible to prevent fire and electrical shocks. • Do not install the printer near sources of dust, or exposed to high humidity or large amounts of strong electromagnetic fields, whether equipment that generates ...
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...nearest service center. Never use an extension cord. The contacts become extremely hot and can stain clothing and the work - If the printer is a risk of small children. Pulling on your eyes, immediately rinse with soap and water. Spilled ink can cause minor burns...seek medical assistance immediately. • If ink accidentally gets in water. Preface Safety Precautions iPF760 Safety Precautions • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from dropping the printer. Printhead, Ink Tanks, and Maintenance Cartridge • Always store consumables in a safe ...
...nearest service center. Never use an extension cord. The contacts become extremely hot and can stain clothing and the work - If the printer is a risk of small children. Pulling on your eyes, immediately rinse with soap and water. Spilled ink can cause minor burns...seek medical assistance immediately. • If ink accidentally gets in water. Preface Safety Precautions iPF760 Safety Precautions • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from dropping the printer. Printhead, Ink Tanks, and Maintenance Cartridge • Always store consumables in a safe ...
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... for service. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. • Connect the interface cable correctly. Legal Notices FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF760 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following measures: 4 • Reorient or relocate... on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off , unplug the printer power cable from that contains flammable liquids (alcohol, benzene, etc.). Legal Notices iPF760 Other • Never disassemble the...
... for service. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. • Connect the interface cable correctly. Legal Notices FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF760 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following measures: 4 • Reorient or relocate... on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off , unplug the printer power cable from that contains flammable liquids (alcohol, benzene, etc.). Legal Notices iPF760 Other • Never disassemble the...
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...Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals. User's Guide Detailed instructions for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Manuals for this printer iPF760 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ...6 Viewing the User Manual ...6 About This User Manual ...7 Manuals for using...).") →P.66 (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS X).") →P.68 2 Display imagePROGRAF Support Information. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.) • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. 6 Basic...
...Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals. User's Guide Detailed instructions for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Manuals for this printer iPF760 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ...6 Viewing the User Manual ...6 About This User Manual ...7 Manuals for using...).") →P.66 (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS X).") →P.68 2 Display imagePROGRAF Support Information. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.) • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. 6 Basic...
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... safety information and explanations on the control panel and user interface elements in software (such as follows in this printer • Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage in this user manual. Control panel buttons Example: Press the OK button. Software interface items Example: Click... in Stay Informed to be different from the actual appearance of the printer in use. About This User Manual Preface Manuals for which operating error poses a risk of injury. iPF760 3 When the imagePROGRAF Support Information is displayed. To ensure safe use , always follow these...
... safety information and explanations on the control panel and user interface elements in software (such as follows in this printer • Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage in this user manual. Control panel buttons Example: Press the OK button. Software interface items Example: Click... in Stay Informed to be different from the actual appearance of the printer in use. About This User Manual Preface Manuals for which operating error poses a risk of injury. iPF760 3 When the imagePROGRAF Support Information is displayed. To ensure safe use , always follow these...
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About This User Manual iPF760 • Screens depicted in this printer 8 Basic Guide Preface Manuals for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • May we request • The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice. • We strive to ensure accuracy of information in this user manual for this user manual, but if you notice errors or omissions, please contact us.
About This User Manual iPF760 • Screens depicted in this printer 8 Basic Guide Preface Manuals for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • May we request • The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice. • We strive to ensure accuracy of information in this user manual for this user manual, but if you notice errors or omissions, please contact us.
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...has tape residue. gate Button.") →User's Guide 9 Basic Guide iPF760 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Handling Paper Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ...9 Loading Rolls in the Printer ...12 Removing the Roll from the Printer ...15 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls When printing on a table... or other flat surface so that it does not roll or fall. The printer comes equipped with a 3-Inch Paper Core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Roll Holder (Right Side) Holder Stopper (Left Side) Roll Holder (Right ...
...has tape residue. gate Button.") →User's Guide 9 Basic Guide iPF760 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Handling Paper Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ...9 Loading Rolls in the Printer ...12 Removing the Roll from the Printer ...15 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls When printing on a table... or other flat surface so that it does not roll or fall. The printer comes equipped with a 3-Inch Paper Core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Roll Holder (Right Side) Holder Stopper (Left Side) Roll Holder (Right ...
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...shown. Note 12 Basic Guide Remove the paper and go to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these areas Note are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the... roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it . Loading Rolls in the Printer 4 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the printer. • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is shown requesting you to remove it down toward the shaft side.
...shown. Note 12 Basic Guide Remove the paper and go to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these areas Note are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the... roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it . Loading Rolls in the Printer 4 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the printer. • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is shown requesting you to remove it down toward the shaft side.
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Handling Paper iPF760 3 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Loading Rolls in the Printer 4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the printer . At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on the [W label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the Roll Ledge (b). Handling rolls 13 Basic Guide
Handling Paper iPF760 3 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Loading Rolls in the Printer 4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the printer . At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on the [W label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the Roll Ledge (b). Handling rolls 13 Basic Guide
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...ManageRemainRoll setting and the barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →User's Guide ManageRemainRoll Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed 14 Off Printed A menu for selection of the type of roll paper as you will need to insert ... and amount of paper, and then press the OK button. Basic Guide This may affect the printing quality. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling rolls • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left is automatically detected based on the barcode printed on the roll.
...ManageRemainRoll setting and the barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →User's Guide ManageRemainRoll Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed 14 Off Printed A menu for selection of the type of roll paper as you will need to insert ... and amount of paper, and then press the OK button. Basic Guide This may affect the printing quality. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling rolls • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left is automatically detected based on the barcode printed on the roll.
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...▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. iPF760 Removing the Roll from the Printer ManageRemainRoll Barcodes On Printed Not printed Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed There is no need to cut the roll, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for... scissors or the blade Note after removing creased edges. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. • If you need to specify the type and length of the paper.
...▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. iPF760 Removing the Roll from the Printer ManageRemainRoll Barcodes On Printed Not printed Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed There is no need to cut the roll, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for... scissors or the blade Note after removing creased edges. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. • If you need to specify the type and length of the paper.
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The roll is now rewound and ejected. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling rolls 6 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. (See "...Keeping Track of the Amount of the roll. You will be unable to rewind the roll. 16 Basic Guide Removing the Roll from the Printer 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed on the...
The roll is now rewound and ejected. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling rolls 6 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. (See "...Keeping Track of the Amount of the roll. You will be unable to rewind the roll. 16 Basic Guide Removing the Roll from the Printer 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed on the...
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Removing the Roll from the Printer Handling Paper Handling rolls • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.12 Note 17 Basic Guide Note →User's Guide 8 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Removing the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. iPF760 7 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from Rolls."
Removing the Roll from the Printer Handling Paper Handling rolls • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.12 Note 17 Basic Guide Note →User's Guide 8 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Removing the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. iPF760 7 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from Rolls."
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Handling Paper Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF760 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ...18 Removing Sheets ...20 Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. • One sheet of paper can be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press the Load button. 2. Press...
Handling Paper Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF760 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ...18 Removing Sheets ...20 Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. • One sheet of paper can be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press the Load button. 2. Press...
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Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you will load. Loading Sheets in the Printer Handling Paper Handling sheets 3 Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of the Roll Cover. iPF760 2 Slide the Width Guide (a) to the right of paper you hear a tone. 19 Basic Guide
Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you will load. Loading Sheets in the Printer Handling Paper Handling sheets 3 Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of the Roll Cover. iPF760 2 Slide the Width Guide (a) to the right of paper you hear a tone. 19 Basic Guide
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... the paper. • For details on the Display Screen. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from the printer as follows. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). • If the Tab ... 4 Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling sheets 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the...
... the paper. • For details on the Display Screen. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from the printer as follows. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). • If the Tab ... 4 Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. iPF760 Handling Paper Handling sheets 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the...
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Removing Sheets 6 Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling sheets 21 Basic Guide The paper is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. Handling Paper iPF760 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is ejected from the front of the printer. 5 Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet.
Removing Sheets 6 Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling sheets 21 Basic Guide The paper is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. Handling Paper iPF760 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is ejected from the front of the printer. 5 Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet.
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... when you removed. Request ink tanks with a white letter J in a black circle on the side. ment. Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks iPF760 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ...22 Replacing Ink Tanks ...22 Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks, make sure a J is printed ...on the label, along with the following [W is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. • There may damage the printer or cause other problems. Important • We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of ink tanks you purchase new ones. Caution ...
... when you removed. Request ink tanks with a white letter J in a black circle on the side. ment. Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks iPF760 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ...22 Replacing Ink Tanks ...22 Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks, make sure a J is printed ...on the label, along with the following [W is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. • There may damage the printer or cause other problems. Important • We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of ink tanks you purchase new ones. Caution ...
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..., press the Menu button. Important • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printhead cleaning. Note 2 Press the OK button. iPF760 Replacing Ink Tanks Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement You can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Ink Tank, and then... ad- Note Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of ink left or replace ink tanks. A message on the printer, or during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to open the Ink Tank...
..., press the Menu button. Important • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printhead cleaning. Note 2 Press the OK button. iPF760 Replacing Ink Tanks Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement You can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Ink Tank, and then... ad- Note Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of ink left or replace ink tanks. A message on the printer, or during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to open the Ink Tank...