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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF815 Basic Manual

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF815 Basic Manual

Canon imageprograf ipf815: user guide
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Large-Format Printers
Basic Guide
Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.

Printer Operations

This Basic Guide includes three booklets.
Read this manual fi rst.
Safety Precautions ........................................2
Types of Manuals .............................................5
Documentation Conventions ............................6
Parts .................................................................8
Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................14
Loading Sheets in the Printer .........................22
Removing Sheets ...........................................24
Consumables..................................................25
Replacing Ink Tanks .......................................26
Replacing the Printhead .................................37
Menu Map.......................................................42
Troubleshooting ................................................2
If Roll Paper Jams ..........................................18
If a Sheet Jams...............................................21
If Paper is Soiled ............................................23
If Printing is Faint ............................................25
If Vertical Lines are Warped or Colors are
Misaligned ..................................................26
If Banding Occurs ...........................................28
If Line Length Does Not Match .......................30
Error Messages ..............................................32
Preparing to Transfer the Printer ......................2
Reinstalling the Printer .....................................8
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Large-Format Printers Basic Guide Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer. Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing. Printer Operations This Basic Guide includes three booklets. Read this manual fi rst. Printer Operations Safety Precautions ...2 Types of Manuals ...5...

  • Page 2: Cleaning The Printer

    █ In an Emergency • If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fi re or electrical shock. Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact the nearest service center.

  • Page 3: Moving The Printer

    15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) and 10 to 80% RH (with no condensation). • Never place the printer on a heavy wool or shag carpet. The fi bers may enter the printer and cause a fi re.

  • Page 4: Legal Notice

    Power button immediately to switch the printer off, unplug the printer power cable from the outlet, and then call for service. If you continue to use the printer, this could cause a fi re or electrical shock.

  • Page 5: Types Of Manuals

    Besides the electronic manuals, you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from imagePROGRAF Support Information. Access imagePROGRAF Support Information as follows. Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (xxxx indicates the printer model.) Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock.

  • Page 6: Documentation Conventions

    Figures and software screens • Instructions that apply to both the iPF815 and iPF825 are given with fi gures depicting the iPF815. Illustrations may therefore look different from the appearance of your printer in some cases, but basic operations are the same. •...
  • Page 7 Do not make any changes or modifi cations to the equipment unless otherwise specifi ed in the manual. If such changes or modifi cations should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. 516-328-5600 For CA, USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.

  • Page 8: Parts

    When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll paper here. You can load rolls in two positions, on the printer side in the Roll 1 (Upper) position and on the roll unit side in the Roll 2 (Lower) position.
  • Page 9 Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank . Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. Releases the Paper Retainer . Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.)

  • Page 10: Top Cover (Inside)

    For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover , use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen . Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen .

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Load/Eject Button Stop Button • When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to bring the printer online again. Switches the printer online and offline. Displays the main menu of the printer. (→...

  • Page 12: Attaching The Roll Holder To Rolls

    Attach the roll holder to rolls as follows. When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Rolls have a two- or three-inch paper core. Use the correct attachment for the paper core. The printer comes equipped with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed.
  • Page 13 fi rmly until the roll touches the fl ange (a) of the Roll Holder . • When loading a roll, be careful to avoid hitting the printer hard with the roll. This may damage the Roll Holder . Insert the attachments for the roll paper core on the Holder Stopper .

  • Page 14: Removing The Roll From The Printer

    After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. (→"Checking Instructions During Printer Operations," User Manual) Load a roll in the printer (iPF825: in the Roll 1 (Upper) position) Confi rm that a roll is selected as the paper source.
  • Page 15 Press the OK button. The paper is now advanced. After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen . At this point, specify the type of paper. (→"Selecting the Paper Type (Roll)," User Manual)

  • Page 16: Convenient Printer Driver Features

    Vibration from removing the Roll Unit may affect the printing quality. • If a sheet is loaded in the printer The sheet may be ejected, and (rarely) it may be bent. Confi rm that a roll is selected as the paper source.
  • Page 17 Press the OK button. The paper is now advanced. After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen . At this point, specify the type of paper. (→"Selecting the Paper Type (Roll)," User Manual)

  • Page 18: Removing The Roll From The Printer

    Release the caster lock on the Wheeled Output Stacker and remove it beforehand. • If you need to cut a printed roll, select Paper Cutting in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position. (→"Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls," User Manual) •...
  • Page 19 (→"Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls," User Manual) 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 Printer)
  • Page 20 Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove the roll from the Roll 2 (Lower) position (iPF825 only) Press the Load/Eject button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Remove Roll , and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll 2 (Lower) , and then press the OK button.

  • Page 21: If A Sheet Jams

    Removing the Roll from the Printer In a crouching position, push the Roll Unit in. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see the following procedure. (→ , Loading Rolls in the Printer)

  • Page 22: Loading Sheets In The Printer

    Loading Sheets in the Printer Load sheets in the printer as follows. • For 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) •...

  • Page 23: If Paper Is Soiled

    Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover . The printer now starts feeding the paper. After the paper is advanced, the printer automatically goes online and starts printing. If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen .

  • Page 24: Removing Sheets

    Removing Sheets This section describes how to remove sheets from the printer. Remove sheets from the printer as follows. Press the Load/Eject button. • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period.

  • Page 25: Consumables

    Consumables Ink Tanks When purchasing Ink Tanks, make sure an " A " is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers. 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) • MBK Ink Tank PFI-303MBK • BK Ink Tank PFI-303BK •...

  • Page 26: Replacing Ink Tanks

    • Do not leave the printer without ink tanks installed for extended periods (a month or more). Residual ink may become clogged inside the printer and affect printing quality. Make sure the printer is ready for ink tank replacement Ink Tank replacement is possible in the following cases.

  • Page 27: Access The Menu For Ink Tank Replacement

    Access the menu for ink tank replacement • This step is not necessary if a message requests you to replace ink tanks. Check the message on the Display Screen and press the OK button. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .

  • Page 28: If Banding Occurs

    Replacing Ink Tanks Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. •...

  • Page 29: Install The Ink Tanks

    Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank , and affect printing quality. • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. 330 ml tanks 700 ml tanks...

  • Page 30: If Line Length Does Not Match

    Replacing Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder with the ink holes facing down, as shown. • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not fi t in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank , and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it.
  • Page 31 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. Close the Ink Tank Cover . The printer will go online or offl ine. Replacing Ink Tanks...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Maintenance Cartridge

    " Access the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement ". • Do not pull out the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead cleaning, or while ink is being drawn out. Ink may leak out.

  • Page 33: Replace The Maintenance Cartridge

    If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
  • Page 34 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging material, and Shaft Cleaner (a), and then take out the Maintenance Cartridge (b). • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge . Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag.
  • Page 35 Open Upper Cover . • If you do not respond within two minutes, shaft cleaner replacement is canceled and the printer goes online automatically. If the printer is online, execute Repl. S. Cleaner in the MAIN MENU . Open the Top Cover .
  • Page 36 Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal. Close the Top Cover . The Carriage is moved, and the printer goes online.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Printhead

    When to replace the printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead.

  • Page 38: Replace The Printhead

    If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage . This may damage the printer.
  • Page 39 If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Move the Carriage out of the way manually if Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
  • Page 40 Replacing the Printhead Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. • When handling the Printhead , always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality.
  • Page 41 Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is fi lling with ink. • If Auto Print is set to On in the printer menu, the printhead will be automatically adjusted after Printhead replacement when the system is fi nished fi lling with ink. In this case, follow the instructions displayed for Printhead adjustment.

  • Page 42: Menu Map

    3 mm 20 mm Return Defaults *5: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) is...
  • Page 43 HDD Information GL2 Settings Quality Manager Paper Manager Line & Pen Manager ProcessingOption Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Manual Head Adj Available after you have used Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj. once. *12: Available only on the iPF815. *13: Available only on the iPF825.

  • Page 44: Interface Setup

    Auto Detect Comm.Mode Ethernet Type Spanning Tree MAC Address Return Defaults Repl. maint cart Replace P.head Repl. S. Cleaner Move Printer Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Warning Buzzer Detect Mismatch Skip Take-Up Err Keep Paper Size Paper Size Basis...
  • Page 45 Roll Switching TrimEdge Reload Noz. Check Freq. CarriageScanWdth Sleep Timer Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Date & Time Language Contrast Adj. Reset PaprSetngs Erase HDD Data Output Method Save and Print Save: Common Box Show Job Log Admin. Menu Change Password Init.Admin.Pswd Test Print...
  • Page 46 Index Numerics 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment ... 12 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment ... 12 Carriage ... 10, 35, 38 Display Screen ... 11 Ejection Guide ... 8, 9 Electronic manuals (User Manual) ... 5, 6 Flange... 13 Holder Stopper ... 8, 9, 12 imagePROGRAF Support Information ...
  • Page 48 Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A Canon Europe Ltd. 3 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET United Kingdom Canon (China) Co., Ltd. 15F Jinbao Building No.89 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005, China Canon Australia Pty.

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