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...Installing the Printer Driver (Windows 12 Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) .........14 Convenient Printer Driver Features 16 Read this manual in a handy location for future referencing. Large-Format Printers Basic Guide Printer Operations 1 This Basic Guide includes three booklets. Printer... Operations 1 Safety Precautions 2 Types of Manuals 5 Documentation Conventions 6 Parts 8 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls 12 Loading Rolls in the Printer 14 Removing the Roll...
...Installing the Printer Driver (Windows 12 Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) .........14 Convenient Printer Driver Features 16 Read this manual in a handy location for future referencing. Large-Format Printers Basic Guide Printer Operations 1 This Basic Guide includes three booklets. Printer... Operations 1 Safety Precautions 2 Types of Manuals 5 Documentation Conventions 6 Parts 8 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls 12 Loading Rolls in the Printer 14 Removing the Roll...
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... may cause a fire or electrical shock. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is not inserted completely, this manual.
... may cause a fire or electrical shock. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is not inserted completely, this manual.
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...Detailed instructions for the printer, as well as follows. Besides the electronic manuals, you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from imagePROGRAF Support Information. • User Manual The User Manual gives detailed operating instructions for using the printer Information on paper you ...can use with the printer Accessing the electronic manuals The electronic manuals are accessible from your printer. Access imagePROGRAF Support Information as troubleshooting tips in the Dock. 5 Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop...
...Detailed instructions for the printer, as well as follows. Besides the electronic manuals, you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from imagePROGRAF Support Information. • User Manual The User Manual gives detailed operating instructions for using the printer Information on paper you ...can use with the printer Accessing the electronic manuals The electronic manuals are accessible from your printer. Access imagePROGRAF Support Information as troubleshooting tips in the Dock. 5 Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop...
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Important Indicates important information that apply to both the iPF815 and iPF825 are given with figures depicting the iPF815. Cross-reference Additional sources of information are identified as follows in the documentation. Example: Press the Tab key. ...or operating errors. In the Basic Guides: (Guide number and section title) In the User Manual: (→ , section title) (→ , section title) (→ , section title) (→ "section title," User Manual) Text conventions and illustrations Button names and user interface elements Key and button names on particular ...
Important Indicates important information that apply to both the iPF815 and iPF825 are given with figures depicting the iPF815. Cross-reference Additional sources of information are identified as follows in the documentation. Example: Press the Tab key. ...or operating errors. In the Basic Guides: (Guide number and section title) In the User Manual: (→ , section title) (→ , section title) (→ , section title) (→ "section title," User Manual) Text conventions and illustrations Button names and user interface elements Key and button names on particular ...
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... the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. Operation is required to radio communications. Inc. special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF815 iPF825 This device complies with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
... the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. Operation is required to radio communications. Inc. special handling may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF815 iPF825 This device complies with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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...flashes when messages are shown on loading and removing paper. Shows the printer menu, as well as needed. Offline: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. Press this button to display information about ink, paper, and so on the Display Screen. Displays the main menu of the printer. (→ ...Sheet lamp (Green) Switches the paper source. Lit when the printer is lit. In Menu mode, press this button to feed the roll manually in the direction of print jobs or the printer firmware. Hold down this button, you can press any button except the Power button to ...
...flashes when messages are shown on loading and removing paper. Shows the printer menu, as well as needed. Offline: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. Press this button to display information about ink, paper, and so on the Display Screen. Displays the main menu of the printer. (→ ...Sheet lamp (Green) Switches the paper source. Lit when the printer is lit. In Menu mode, press this button to feed the roll manually in the direction of print jobs or the printer firmware. Hold down this button, you can press any button except the Power button to ...
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... careful not to instructions on the Display Screen as follows. a b 2 When using a 3-inch paper core, align the tips (a) of Paper," User Manual) • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you load the paper. 1 Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the Roll Holder. a 12 Rolls ...the roll. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→"Paper Sizes," User Manual) (→"Types of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed. Otherwise, it may cause injury. • Cut the edge...
... careful not to instructions on the Display Screen as follows. a b 2 When using a 3-inch paper core, align the tips (a) of Paper," User Manual) • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you load the paper. 1 Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the Roll Holder. a 12 Rolls ...the roll. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→"Paper Sizes," User Manual) (→"Types of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed. Otherwise, it may cause injury. • Cut the edge...
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... Load rolls in the printer as you load the paper. (→"Checking Instructions During Printer Operations," User Manual) Load a roll in the printer (iPF825: in advance. (→"Using the Wheeled Output Stacker," User Manual) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→ , If Paper... is selected as the paper source. (→"Selecting the Paper Source," User Manual) OK 2 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 3 Holding the Roll Holder so that a roll is Soiled) • After pressing the...
... Load rolls in the printer as you load the paper. (→"Checking Instructions During Printer Operations," User Manual) Load a roll in the printer (iPF825: in advance. (→"Using the Wheeled Output Stacker," User Manual) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→ , If Paper... is selected as the paper source. (→"Selecting the Paper Source," User Manual) OK 2 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 3 Holding the Roll Holder so that a roll is Soiled) • After pressing the...
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... roll paper as you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper. (→"Selecting the Paper Type (Roll)," User Manual) 15 After you pull it out. This may affect the printing quality. Loading Rolls in the Printer a • Be careful not to protect the printing...
... roll paper as you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper. (→"Selecting the Paper Type (Roll)," User Manual) 15 After you pull it out. This may affect the printing quality. Loading Rolls in the Printer a • Be careful not to protect the printing...
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... be ejected, and (rarely) it may be bent. 1 Confirm that a roll is selected as the paper source. (→"Selecting the Paper Source," User Manual) OK 2 Holding the Roll Unit Lever (a), pull out the Roll Unit. 3 Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the...
... be ejected, and (rarely) it may be bent. 1 Confirm that a roll is selected as the paper source. (→"Selecting the Paper Source," User Manual) OK 2 Holding the Roll Unit Lever (a), pull out the Roll Unit. 3 Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the...
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.... 5 In a crouching position, push the Roll Unit into the printer. 6 Position the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer. (→"Using the Wheeled Output Stacker," User Manual) 7 Press the OK button. 4 Pull out the roll evenly on the Display Screen. The paper is no gap between the right edge of paper. (→...
.... 5 In a crouching position, push the Roll Unit into the printer. 6 Position the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer. (→"Using the Wheeled Output Stacker," User Manual) 7 Press the OK button. 4 Pull out the roll evenly on the Display Screen. The paper is no gap between the right edge of paper. (→...
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... removed. 4 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 18 However, barcodes are not printed on the leading edge of paper left . For the iPF815, go to keep track of the amount of roll paper left is printed on some types of the remaining roll paper, do not remove the... selected Media Menu > ManageRemainRoll > On in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position. (→"Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls," User Manual) • If you have activated automatic monitoring of paper, and only a text message indicating paper information is printed.
... removed. 4 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 18 However, barcodes are not printed on the leading edge of paper left . For the iPF815, go to keep track of the amount of roll paper left is printed on some types of the remaining roll paper, do not remove the... selected Media Menu > ManageRemainRoll > On in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position. (→"Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls," User Manual) • If you have activated automatic monitoring of paper, and only a text message indicating paper information is printed.
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Removing the Roll from the Printer 6 Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. • See the following procedure for instructions on removing the Roll Holder from the roll. (→"Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls," User Manual) 7 Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see the following procedure. (→ , Loading Rolls in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll. 5 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the Printer) 19
Removing the Roll from the Printer 6 Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. • See the following procedure for instructions on removing the Roll Holder from the roll. (→"Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls," User Manual) 7 Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see the following procedure. (→ , Loading Rolls in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll. 5 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the Printer) 19
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... ▲ or ▼ to select Roll 2 (Lower), and then press the OK button. Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove the roll from Rolls," User Manual) 20 The roll can now be removed. 4 After confirming that the Online lamp is off, hold the Roll Unit Lever (a) and pull out...
... ▲ or ▼ to select Roll 2 (Lower), and then press the OK button. Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove the roll from Rolls," User Manual) 20 The roll can now be removed. 4 After confirming that the Online lamp is off, hold the Roll Unit Lever (a) and pull out...
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... details on supported types and sizes of paper, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→"Paper Sizes," User Manual), (→"Types of Paper," User Manual) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover before loading it. • You can refer to instructions...load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Display Screen as you load the paper. (→"Checking Instructions During Printer Operations," User Manual) 1 If you send a print job from a computer beforehand, the type and size of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as follows. 1. When inserted,...
... details on supported types and sizes of paper, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→"Paper Sizes," User Manual), (→"Types of Paper," User Manual) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover before loading it. • You can refer to instructions...load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Display Screen as you load the paper. (→"Checking Instructions During Printer Operations," User Manual) 1 If you send a print job from a computer beforehand, the type and size of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as follows. 1. When inserted,...
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In this case, select the type of paper on the Display Screen. If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper. (→"Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet)," User Manual) 23 Loading Sheets in the Printer The printer now starts feeding the paper. After the paper is advanced, the printer automatically goes online and starts printing. 3 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.
In this case, select the type of paper on the Display Screen. If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper. (→"Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet)," User Manual) 23 Loading Sheets in the Printer The printer now starts feeding the paper. After the paper is advanced, the printer automatically goes online and starts printing. 3 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.
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... Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead. • If your Canon dealer has advised you remove. When to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads Use Printhead PF-03. The ink may become dirty during replacement....the Printhead carefully during Printhead replacement. If the Printhead is left after one or two cycles of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it right away. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for printhead replacement • When replacing the Printhead immediately ...
... Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead. • If your Canon dealer has advised you remove. When to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads Use Printhead PF-03. The ink may become dirty during replacement....the Printhead carefully during Printhead replacement. If the Printhead is left after one or two cycles of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it right away. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for printhead replacement • When replacing the Printhead immediately ...
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3 If the ventilation duct (a) is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. 4 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it clean. Move the Carriage out of the used Printhead. Replacing the Printhead a • Dispose of the way manually if Carriage is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to open it completely. 5 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to wipe it completely. 6 Remove the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. 39
3 If the ventilation duct (a) is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. 4 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it clean. Move the Carriage out of the used Printhead. Replacing the Printhead a • Dispose of the way manually if Carriage is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to open it completely. 5 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to wipe it completely. 6 Remove the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. 39
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...Length -0.70%~0.00%*~0.70% A -0.70%~0.00%*~0.70% B Standard * Loose Off C Off On B * 3 mm 20 mm Fast Standard Slow C Automatic Off On Automatic Eject Manual Off 30 sec. 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. Paper Detailed Settings dialog box of the main menu is loaded. *5: For ...information on the iPF815. Off On NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3 mm 20 mm Return Defaults No a Yes *1: Available only if a roll is as on the Control Panel) is *12: Available...
...Length -0.70%~0.00%*~0.70% A -0.70%~0.00%*~0.70% B Standard * Loose Off C Off On B * 3 mm 20 mm Fast Standard Slow C Automatic Off On Automatic Eject Manual Off 30 sec. 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. Paper Detailed Settings dialog box of the main menu is loaded. *5: For ...information on the iPF815. Off On NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3 mm 20 mm Return Defaults No a Yes *1: Available only if a roll is as on the Control Panel) is *12: Available...
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... On On-the-Fly Off * On PageSizeProcess1 Off * On PageSizeProcess2 Off * On No Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. No Yes Auto Print Off Manual Head Adj No *9 Yes On * b c *9: Available after you have used Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Yes Advanced Adj...Manager Paper Manager Line & Pen Manager Job List Mailbox List Choose from information about the latest three print jobs. once. *12: Available only on the iPF815. *13: Available only on the iPF825. 43 * * (Choose a pen number.) (Choose a pen number.) (Choose a pen number.) Width Color ...
... On On-the-Fly Off * On PageSizeProcess1 Off * On PageSizeProcess2 Off * On No Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. No Yes Auto Print Off Manual Head Adj No *9 Yes On * b c *9: Available after you have used Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Yes Advanced Adj...Manager Paper Manager Line & Pen Manager Job List Mailbox List Choose from information about the latest three print jobs. once. *12: Available only on the iPF815. *13: Available only on the iPF825. 43 * * (Choose a pen number.) (Choose a pen number.) (Choose a pen number.) Width Color ...