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... this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit...17 Control Panel 18 Turning the Printer On and Off 18 Printer...
... this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit...17 Control Panel 18 Turning the Printer On and Off 18 Printer...
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... 189 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 190 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 191 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 195 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 196 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 199 Roll Holder Set...203 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
... 189 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 190 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 191 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 195 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 196 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 199 Roll Holder Set...203 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
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...Protocols 631 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 633 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 634 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 635 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 636 Network Setting (Macintosh 637 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 671 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 674 Ink Tanks...676 Ink Tanks...676 Replacing Ink Tanks...678 Checking Ink Tank Levels...690 When to Replace Ink Tanks...691 Printheads...692 Printhead...692 Checking the Print Quality...692 Improving...
...Protocols 631 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 633 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 634 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 635 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 636 Network Setting (Macintosh 637 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 671 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 674 Ink Tanks...676 Ink Tanks...676 Replacing Ink Tanks...678 Checking Ink Tank Levels...690 When to Replace Ink Tanks...691 Printheads...692 Printhead...692 Checking the Print Quality...692 Improving...
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... not light up 732 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 732 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 732 Cannot print over a network 733 Cannot connect the printer to the network 733 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 734 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
... not light up 732 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 732 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 732 Cannot print over a network 733 Cannot connect the printer to the network 733 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 734 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
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...753 If the Printer makes a strange sound 756 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 756 Other problems 757 The printer consumes a lot of ink 757 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...757 Paper is not cut neatly...757 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 758 Cannot Load Sheets...758 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 759 Ink level detection...760 Error Message 762 Responding to Messages 762 Responding to Messages...762 Error Messages...764 Messages regarding paper 766 Paper Mismatch......
...753 If the Printer makes a strange sound 756 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 756 Other problems 757 The printer consumes a lot of ink 757 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...757 Paper is not cut neatly...757 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 758 Cannot Load Sheets...758 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 759 Ink level detection...760 Error Message 762 Responding to Messages 762 Responding to Messages...762 Error Messages...764 Messages regarding paper 766 Paper Mismatch......
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...-up unit 774 Media take-up unit ready...774 Messages regarding ink 775 Ink Level: Check...775 No ink tank loaded...775 Ink insufficient...776 Ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank 776 Close Ink Tank Cover...777 Ink tank error...777 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 777 Messages regarding the hard disk 783...
...-up unit 774 Media take-up unit ready...774 Messages regarding ink 775 Ink Level: Check...775 No ink tank loaded...775 Ink insufficient...776 Ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank 776 Close Ink Tank Cover...777 Ink tank error...777 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 777 Messages regarding the hard disk 783...
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Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide when loading a roll. j. Output Stacker (Optional) A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. Ink Tank Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Control Panel Use this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.14) Printer Parts...
Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide when loading a roll. j. Output Stacker (Optional) A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. Ink Tank Cover Open this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Control Panel Use this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.14) Printer Parts...
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Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is full.) n. Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it is absorbed. (Replace the ...
Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is full.) n. Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it is absorbed. (Replace the ...
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Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this shaft. i. b. c. e. f. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to sweep away paper dust on the platen ...
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. The Vacuum holes on the Platen. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this shaft. i. b. c. e. f. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to sweep away paper dust on the platen ...
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Carriage Printer parts a. f. Printer Parts 11 Printheads serve a key role in printing. d. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. b. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Printheads serve a key role in printing. e. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. c. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. g.
Carriage Printer parts a. f. Printer Parts 11 Printheads serve a key role in printing. d. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. b. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Printheads serve a key role in printing. e. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. c. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. g.
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...down until it stops, and then push it clicks into place. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it down the lever when replacing an... Ink Tank. a. Lift and press down toward the front. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and name on this label. 12...
...down until it stops, and then push it clicks into place. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. Ink Tank Cartridges of the lever until it down the lever when replacing an... Ink Tank. a. Lift and press down toward the front. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and name on this label. 12...
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Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer (→P.676) is printed on the side. Printer parts b. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the label. c. Printer Parts 13 Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty.
Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer (→P.676) is printed on the side. Printer parts b. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an "H" is labeled with a white letter "H" in a black circle on the label. c. Printer Parts 13 Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty.
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...paper. n. Information Button Displays printer submenus. j. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. o. Press this button to display the menu one level higher. Load/Eject Button By pressing this button, you can also hold down for... setting value. Also press this button to clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ). r. i. OK Button In Menu mode, press this button to the ink level on the Display Screen. Power Button Turns the printer on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is not accessing the hard disk...
...paper. n. Information Button Displays printer submenus. j. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. o. Press this button to display the menu one level higher. Load/Eject Button By pressing this button, you can also hold down for... setting value. Also press this button to clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ). r. i. OK Button In Menu mode, press this button to the ink level on the Display Screen. Power Button Turns the printer on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is not accessing the hard disk...
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...computer that is plugged in the following situations. Take action as needed. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover. • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. • The Printhead is not installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.695) •...; Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.678) • "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even...
...computer that is plugged in the following situations. Take action as needed. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover. • The Ink Tank Cover is open Close the Ink Tank Cover. • The Printhead is not installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.695) •...; Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.678) • "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even...
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... goes online and prints the jobs. 20 Printer Parts The printer automatically enters Sleep mode to receive jobs sent from the computer are displayed regarding ink and paper information. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the...
... goes online and prints the jobs. 20 Printer Parts The printer automatically enters Sleep mode to receive jobs sent from the computer are displayed regarding ink and paper information. In other modes, they are printed the next time the printer goes online. • Ofine Any jobs sent from the...
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... the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.690) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here.
... the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.690) Control Panel • Online lamp Lit when the printer is displayed here.
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..." is displayed, followed by an icon in the upper-right corner. Turn off printer, wait, then turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp Flashes when error messages are displayed. Printer...) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.690) Control Panel • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are displayed. Ofine, and state of the ...
..." is displayed, followed by an icon in the upper-right corner. Turn off printer, wait, then turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for service. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received. • Message lamp Flashes when error messages are displayed. Printer...) • Top and Middle Levels of the Display Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Level of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.690) Control Panel • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are displayed. Ofine, and state of the ...
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...if "►" is displayed at right. (→P.29) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information of options available during printing (top gure) can be displayed by pressing the ► button when the main ...of the loaded paper Printer information Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.62) 24 Printer Parts The lower level menus are available if "►" is ...
...if "►" is displayed at right. (→P.29) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information of options available during printing (top gure) can be displayed by pressing the ► button when the main ...of the loaded paper Printer information Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. (→P.62) 24 Printer Parts The lower level menus are available if "►" is ...
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... Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to Menu mode. Press the Information button to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as information on the status, the printer switches to the previous mode in about ve seconds if no print job is...
... Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to Menu mode. Press the Information button to display the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, as well as information on the status, the printer switches to the previous mode in about ve seconds if no print job is...
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Control Panel Submenu operations Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the loaded paper • Printer information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus, see "Submenu Display". (→P.62) 28 Printer Parts
Control Panel Submenu operations Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the loaded paper • Printer information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus, see "Submenu Display". (→P.62) 28 Printer Parts