Canon Imageprograf Ipf815 User Guide

The contrast becomes uneven during printing
Cause
Corrective Action
The paper feed amount is out of adjust-
ment. Adjust the feed amount.
 (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount .") →P.676
The type of paper specified in the printer
driver does not match the type loaded in
the printer.
Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer .") →P.628
 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer .") →P.651
Make sure the same type of paper is...

Cause
Corrective Action
The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are
clogged.
 (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging .") →P.817
Line thickness is not uniform
Cause
Corrective Action
In the Special Settings dialog box
of the Windows printer driver,
Fast Graphic Process  is selected.Open the printer driver's 
Properties dialog box from  Print in the application soft-
ware's File menu, and try printing following the steps below.
1....

Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper
For paper-specific troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.   (See "Types of
Paper.") →P.617
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Cannot print over a network
Cannot connect the printer to the network ...................................................................................................... 878
 
Cannot print over a TCP/IP network
................................................................................................................ 878
Cannot print over a NetWare network ............................................................................................................. 879
Cannot print over AppleTalk...

Cannot print over a NetWare network
Cause
Corrective Action
The printer's NetWare set-
tings are not configured
correctly. Make sure the printer's NetWare settings are configured correctly. In particular, make
sure a valid frame type is selected.
 (See "Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings .") →P.784
The computer you are try-
ing to print from is not con-
figured correctly. Make sure the computer's NetWare settings are configured correctly.
 (See " Configuring...

Installation problems
Removing Installed Printer Drivers .................................................................................................................. 880Removing Installed Printer Drivers
Follow these steps to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows)
Remove the printer driver as follows. Note
• In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log
on with administrative rights, such as those of the...

3.
Select  imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and then click the  Change/Remove button.Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows)
Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows.
1. From 
the Windows  start menu, select  Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility >  Uninstaller (image-
PROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard.
2. In the wizard window, click  Delete, and then click Next.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility....

HP-GL/2 problems
Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed. ...............................................................882
Lines Are Printed Too Thick or Thin During HP-GL/2 Printing ........................................................................882
HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color). ...................................................................................... 882
Printed Colors in Line Drawings are Inaccurate During HP-GL/2 Printing...

HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified
Cause
Corrective Action
The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source ap-
plication, is incorrect. In MAIN MENU
, set PageSizeProcess1  to On.
 (See " Main Menu Settings.") →P.722
HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified
Cause
Corrective Action
The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as cre-
ated in the source application, is incorrect. In MAIN MENU
, set PageSizeProcess2  or Conserve...

Other problems
The printer does not go on .............................................................................................................................. 884
 
If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ............................................................................................................. 885
 
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ........................................................885
 
The printer consumes a lot of ink...