iPF8300S Setup Guide
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...in addition to the basic instructions for Installation An area that are included with the printer. • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft and Windows are given in this manual, refer to the User's Guide. ... the U.S. To refer to a computer is a trademark of the printer. Roll holder g. Preparations 2 Install the Printheads 2 Install the Ink Tanks 2 Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals 2 Load Paper to install Media Configuration Tool only.) • We recommend doing a ...
...in addition to the basic instructions for Installation An area that are included with the printer. • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft and Windows are given in this manual, refer to the User's Guide. ... the U.S. To refer to a computer is a trademark of the printer. Roll holder g. Preparations 2 Install the Printheads 2 Install the Ink Tanks 2 Install the Software and the Electronic Manuals 2 Load Paper to install Media Configuration Tool only.) • We recommend doing a ...
iPF8300S Setup Guide
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...from the pouch. 9 Remove the orange protective part (a). Doing so may damage the printhead and affect printing quality. • The printhead contains ink, so be careful not to lock the printhead in the figure. Language 㪈㪆㪉 English ᣣᧄ⺆ Français Italiano... Deutsch 3 Select your local time zone and press OK. b Carefully push the printhead firmly into the carriage (b) with the ink holes (a) up and facing the front of the printer as you remove it once the protective parts are shown on printhead installation are removed...
...from the pouch. 9 Remove the orange protective part (a). Doing so may damage the printhead and affect printing quality. • The printhead contains ink, so be careful not to lock the printhead in the figure. Language 㪈㪆㪉 English ᣣᧄ⺆ Français Italiano... Deutsch 3 Select your local time zone and press OK. b Carefully push the printhead firmly into the carriage (b) with the ink holes (a) up and facing the front of the printer as you remove it once the protective parts are shown on printhead installation are removed...
iPF8300S Setup Guide
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... the color you install the software and electronic manuals later, wait until it does not go in the holders with ink. Check the color indicated on the display screen. The ink level quickly falls to shake them in normally. BK BK R G G a • Press down until the system ...stays in the locked position. • Failure to shake the ink tanks may cause ink to Adjust the Printheads" on page 13. • During printer installation, ink fills the MEMO system between the ink tanks and printheads. Close the ink tank covers. Install the software and electronic manuals on the bottom...
... the color you install the software and electronic manuals later, wait until it does not go in the holders with ink. Check the color indicated on the display screen. The ink level quickly falls to shake them in normally. BK BK R G G a • Press down until the system ...stays in the locked position. • Failure to shake the ink tanks may cause ink to Adjust the Printheads" on page 13. • During printer installation, ink fills the MEMO system between the ink tanks and printheads. Close the ink tank covers. Install the software and electronic manuals on the bottom...
iPF8300S Setup Guide
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...iPFxxxx Support desktop icon is created after printhead adjustment is finished, specify the IP address on the printer's control panel. • When ink fills the system for the first time, do not operate the printer until printhead adjustment is displayed in Windows MEMO 7, Windows Vista, ...when connecting to the network for the first time, setup an IP address for the printer and then configure it on the printer. 1 When ink fills the system for the first time, after installation. (iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) Install the electronic manuals 12 Next, follow the instructions ...
...iPFxxxx Support desktop icon is created after printhead adjustment is finished, specify the IP address on the printer's control panel. • When ink fills the system for the first time, do not operate the printer until printhead adjustment is displayed in Windows MEMO 7, Windows Vista, ...when connecting to the network for the first time, setup an IP address for the printer and then configure it on the printer. 1 When ink fills the system for the first time, after installation. (iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) Install the electronic manuals 12 Next, follow the instructions ...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.3
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... Loading Rolls in the Printer 14 Removing the Roll from the Printer 18 Loading Sheets in the Printer 20 Removing Sheets 22 Consumables 23 Replacing Ink Tanks 24 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 30 Replacing the Printhead 36 Menu Map 42 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting 2 If Roll Paper Jams 20 If a Sheet Jams 22...
... Loading Rolls in the Printer 14 Removing the Roll from the Printer 18 Loading Sheets in the Printer 20 Removing Sheets 22 Consumables 23 Replacing Ink Tanks 24 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 30 Replacing the Printhead 36 Menu Map 42 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting 2 If Roll Paper Jams 20 If a Sheet Jams 22...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.3
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...Maintenance Cartridge in use. 1 or 2 1 or 2 2 Level Shipping Method (Example) Permitted Angle of Inclination 1 By truck Lengthwise: 0-30º Amount of Ink to Dispose of 0 Required Maintenance Cartridges(*1) 0 or 1 Rotation: 0-10º 2 By plane All directions: 0-30º 3 Tipping the printer or Lengthwise:... you do not prepare the printer correctly and it after transfer. • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may be drained before Level 2 or Level 3 printer transfer, as follows. To protect the internal parts...
...Maintenance Cartridge in use. 1 or 2 1 or 2 2 Level Shipping Method (Example) Permitted Angle of Inclination 1 By truck Lengthwise: 0-30º Amount of Ink to Dispose of 0 Required Maintenance Cartridges(*1) 0 or 1 Rotation: 0-10º 2 By plane All directions: 0-30º 3 Tipping the printer or Lengthwise:... you do not prepare the printer correctly and it after transfer. • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may be drained before Level 2 or Level 3 printer transfer, as follows. To protect the internal parts...
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...678 • If the Tab Selection screen is not possible. Turn off the printer. The printer is displayed, press the OK button and contact your Canon dealer for service. Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. Call for assistance. 3 If this message is now prepared for transfer. • Level 1 ... ▼ to select the level of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to turn off and pack the printer. Preparing to remove the ink tanks. • Level 2 and Level 3 Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen and preparation is not displayed, press the ...
...678 • If the Tab Selection screen is not possible. Turn off the printer. The printer is displayed, press the OK button and contact your Canon dealer for service. Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. Call for assistance. 3 If this message is now prepared for transfer. • Level 1 ... ▼ to select the level of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to turn off and pack the printer. Preparing to remove the ink tanks. • Level 2 and Level 3 Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen and preparation is not displayed, press the ...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.3
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...and 3 to remove all ink tank lock levers to the original position. a a • Store the Ink Tank you gently return all ink tanks. 5 Push down to Transfer the Printer Remove the Ink Tank 1 Open the left and right ink tank covers. 2 Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever. Preparing to... the front. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and...
...and 3 to remove all ink tank lock levers to the original position. a a • Store the Ink Tank you gently return all ink tanks. 5 Push down to Transfer the Printer Remove the Ink Tank 1 Open the left and right ink tank covers. 2 Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever. Preparing to... the front. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.3
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Turn the power off is drawn out from inside the tubes. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. Preparing to Transfer the Printer At this point, ink is displayed. 5 Ink may leak out. When the process is finished, Preparations for moving the printer finished. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover.
Turn the power off is drawn out from inside the tubes. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. Preparing to Transfer the Printer At this point, ink is displayed. 5 Ink may leak out. When the process is finished, Preparations for moving the printer finished. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover.
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If you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in that state. Preparing to Transfer the Printer Pack the printer 1 Press the Power button and turn off the printer. • Turn off the printer before it is off and transfer it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again. 2 Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet. 3 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 4 Remove the four ejection supports and lower the Ejection Guide. 6
If you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in that state. Preparing to Transfer the Printer Pack the printer 1 Press the Power button and turn off the printer. • Turn off the printer before it is off and transfer it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again. 2 Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet. 3 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. 4 Remove the four ejection supports and lower the Ejection Guide. 6
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.3
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Install the software and electronic manuals Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. (→ , Installing the Software (Windows)) (→ , Installing the Software (Mac OS X)) Attach the roll holder to a roll Attach the Roll Holder to the Roll Media. (→ , Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls) 10 Reinstalling the Printer Install the ink tanks Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks.
Install the software and electronic manuals Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. (→ , Installing the Software (Windows)) (→ , Installing the Software (Mac OS X)) Attach the roll holder to a roll Attach the Roll Holder to the Roll Media. (→ , Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls) 10 Reinstalling the Printer Install the ink tanks Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks.
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... 14 Borderless printing 18 C Carrying Handles 8 Compatible operating systems 12, 14 D Digital Photo Professional 21 E Ejection Guide 6 Ejection support 6 Enlarged/reduced printing 20 I Ink hole 4 Ink Tank Cover 4, 10 Ink Tank Lock Lever 4 Installing the Software (Mac OS X 14 Installing the Software (Windows 12 IP 12, 14 L Large-format printing 19 M Media Take...
... 14 Borderless printing 18 C Carrying Handles 8 Compatible operating systems 12, 14 D Digital Photo Professional 21 E Ejection Guide 6 Ejection support 6 Enlarged/reduced printing 20 I Ink hole 4 Ink Tank Cover 4, 10 Ink Tank Lock Lever 4 Installing the Software (Mac OS X 14 Installing the Software (Windows 12 IP 12, 14 L Large-format printing 19 M Media Take...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.2
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... Loading Rolls in the Printer 14 Removing the Roll from the Printer 18 Loading Sheets in the Printer 20 Removing Sheets 22 Consumables 23 Replacing Ink Tanks 24 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 30 Replacing the Printhead 36 Menu Map 42 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting 2 If Roll Paper Jams 20 If a Sheet Jams 22...
... Loading Rolls in the Printer 14 Removing the Roll from the Printer 18 Loading Sheets in the Printer 20 Removing Sheets 22 Consumables 23 Replacing Ink Tanks 24 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 30 Replacing the Printhead 36 Menu Map 42 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting 2 If Roll Paper Jams 20 If a Sheet Jams 22...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.2
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...-up Sensor. The Platen is not connected to the Right Media Take-up Unit correctly. Reconnect the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Disconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord from the Media Take-up Unit and reconnect it firmly, all the way in the... Take-up Sensor. Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor cord is soiled with ink or other substances.
...-up Sensor. The Platen is not connected to the Right Media Take-up Unit correctly. Reconnect the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Disconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord from the Media Take-up Unit and reconnect it firmly, all the way in the... Take-up Sensor. Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor cord is soiled with ink or other substances.
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...on the Control Panel does not light up The printer is securely plugged in, all the way. The target printer was off during Wait until ink agitation is finished. This operation. Press the Power button to restart the print job. The print job is paused. (The printer is On..... The printer does not respond even In the Control Panel menu, Pause Set Pause Print to twenty minutes.) 4 The display screen indicates Agitating Ink agitation is in Printer or Printer in other versions of Printer, and try Sleep mode.) printing again. The time for agitation varies depending on...
...on the Control Panel does not light up The printer is securely plugged in, all the way. The target printer was off during Wait until ink agitation is finished. This operation. Press the Power button to restart the print job. The print job is paused. (The printer is On..... The printer does not respond even In the Control Panel menu, Pause Set Pause Print to twenty minutes.) 4 The display screen indicates Agitating Ink agitation is in Printer or Printer in other versions of Printer, and try Sleep mode.) printing again. The time for agitation varies depending on...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.2
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... become clogged in (→ , If Printing is not over the Platen. 2. Open the Top Cover and make sure the Carriage is Faint) the ink supply system. Specify a longer drying period in the Control Panel menu, in Paper Details > Roll DryingTime. (→ , Menu Map) Printing may be faint... (→"Checking for Nozzle Clogging," User's Guide) Because the printer was cut . Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Print Quality. Paper is lower. (→"Giving Priority to check the nozzles and see if they are printing on the printing surface. side...
... become clogged in (→ , If Printing is not over the Platen. 2. Open the Top Cover and make sure the Carriage is Faint) the ink supply system. Specify a longer drying period in the Control Panel menu, in Paper Details > Roll DryingTime. (→ , Menu Map) Printing may be faint... (→"Checking for Nozzle Clogging," User's Guide) Because the printer was cut . Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Print Quality. Paper is lower. (→"Giving Priority to check the nozzles and see if they are printing on the printing surface. side...
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... paper. (→ , Loading Rolls in the Printer) (→ , Loading Sheets in the printer. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to On after absorbing ink. Troubleshooting Phenomenon Paper rubs against the printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded...
... paper. (→ , Loading Rolls in the Printer) (→ , Loading Sheets in the printer. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to On after absorbing ink. Troubleshooting Phenomenon Paper rubs against the printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.2
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... Automatic. (→"Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height)," User's Guide) You are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after absorbing ink. If rubbing still occurs, in the printer driver and try printing again. Change the type of paper is soiled. Straighten out the wrinkles or curls...
... Automatic. (→"Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height)," User's Guide) You are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after absorbing ink. If rubbing still occurs, in the printer driver and try printing again. Change the type of paper is soiled. Straighten out the wrinkles or curls...
iPF8300S Basic Guide No.2
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Set Width Detection to an option other than Off. Select an ink drying time in the Control Panel menu, set Scan Wait Time to On in the Control Panel menu. In this , manually advance the roll onto ... soiled because you have set Roll DryingTime to at least 1 min. (→ , Menu Map) When paper that does not dry easily is cut automatically, any ink adhering to Off in the Control Panel menu, and then open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. (→ , If Paper is dirty The Platen...
Set Width Detection to an option other than Off. Select an ink drying time in the Control Panel menu, set Scan Wait Time to On in the Control Panel menu. In this , manually advance the roll onto ... soiled because you have set Roll DryingTime to at least 1 min. (→ , Menu Map) When paper that does not dry easily is cut automatically, any ink adhering to Off in the Control Panel menu, and then open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. (→ , If Paper is dirty The Platen...
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... Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of adjustment. The type of alignment. Setting Adj. Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest quality or High modes, but the printing quality is lower. (→"Giving Priority to stop printing. 2. Troubleshooting Phenomenon Banding in different colors...
... Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of adjustment. The type of alignment. Setting Adj. Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest quality or High modes, but the printing quality is lower. (→"Giving Priority to stop printing. 2. Troubleshooting Phenomenon Banding in different colors...