Canon Imageprograf Ipf815 User Guide
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Printer parts Front ................................................................................................................................................................ 685 Back ................................................................................................................................................................ 687 Top Cover (Inside) ........................................................................................................................................... 688 Carriage ........................................................................................................................................................... 689 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ................................................................................................................................... 690 Front a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. (See "Top Cover (Inside) .") →P.688 b. Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. Open this guide when loading a roll. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. d. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. e. Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot. Printer Parts > Printer parts > iPF815 Front 9 685
f. Stationary Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (See "Stationary Output Stacker.") →P.658 g. Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll paper here. h. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. i. Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") →P.690 j. Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (See "Control Panel.") →P.692 k. Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. l. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) m. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. n. Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. o. Stand A stand that holds the printer. Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. p. Stand L The left leg of the Stand. q. Stand R The right leg of the Stand. r. Top Stand Stay Supports Stand L and Stand R. Attach the optional Media Take-up Unit to this part. s. Leg Covers Covers for Stand L and Stand R. t. Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Moving the printer while the Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the floor. Printer Parts > Printer parts > Front iPF8159 686
Back a. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. b. Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the optional Media Take-up Unit here. c. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. d. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. e. Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. f. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. Printer Parts > Printer parts > iPF815 Back 9 687
g. Accessory Pocket Store assembly tools, Roll Holder attachments, and other items in this pocket. Top Cover (Inside) a. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. b. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. c. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") →P.689 d. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. e. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. Printer Parts > Printer parts > Top Cover (Inside) iPF8159 688
f. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. g. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. h. Cleaning Brush 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. i. Cutter Rail The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper. j. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. k. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. l. Switch Set the switch to the side opposite ● if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the ● side before borderless printing. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen .") →P.872 Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. d. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. e. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. Printer Parts > Printer parts > iPF815 Carriage 9 689
Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Note: The figure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) Ink Tank. a. Ink Tanks Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and lower the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. To open it, lift the stopper of the lever until it stops, and then push it down toward the front. To close it, push it down until it clicks into place. c. 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. d. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. e. Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter A in a black circle on the side. When purchas- ing an Ink Tank, make sure an A is printed on the label. (See "Ink Tanks.") →P.803Printer Parts > Printer parts > Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF8159 690
Printer Parts > Printer parts > iPF815 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) 9 691
Control Panel Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 692 Turning the Printer On and Off ........................................................................................................................ 694 Printer Modes .................................................................................................................................................. 696 Switching Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 702 Printer Menu Operations ................................................................................................................................. 704 Main Menu Operations .................................................................................................................................... 705 Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................................ 709 Main Menu Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 722 Main Menu Settings (During Printing) ............................................................................................................. 734 Submenu Display ............................................................................................................................................ 735 Status Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 736 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ............................................................................................ 743Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and offline. (See "Switching Modes.") →P.702 • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is offline. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Control Panel iPF8159 692
c. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp flashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp flashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the firmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. d. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. e. Paper Source Section After you press the Feeder Selection button, the lamp for your chosen paper source is lit.1. Roll Media lamp (Green) • On Indicates that a roll is selected as the paper source. • Off Indicates that a sheet is selected as the paper source. 2. Cut Sheet lamp (Green) • On Indicates that a sheet is selected as the paper source. • Off Indicates that a roll is selected as the paper source. f. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. h. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. The label corresponds to the ink level on the Display Screen. i. HDD lamp (Green) • On Indicates the printer is accessing the hard disk. • Off Indicates the printer is not accessing the hard disk. j. ◀ Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher. Printer Parts > Control Panel > iPF815 Control Panel 9 693
k. ▲ Button Offline: Press this button to rewind rolls manually. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") →P.638 Menu mode: Press this button to display the previous menu item or setting value. l. ▼ Button Offline mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in the direction of ejection, as needed. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually .") →P.638 Menu mode: Press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. m. ▶ Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level lower. n. OK Button In Menu mode, press this button to confirm or execute the selected item or setting. Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the OK button.o. Information Button Displays printer submenus. Press this button to display information about ink, paper, and so on. (See "Submenu Dis- play.") →P.735 You can also hold down this button for three seconds to clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ).p. Power Button Turns the printer on and off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.694 q. Load/Eject Button By pressing this button, you can check instructions on loading and removing paper. Instructions for loading paper are shown on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is loaded, and instructions for removing paper are shown if paper is loaded. r. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. Note • In Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to bring the printer online again.Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, " Starting up... Please wait." is displayed.Printer Parts > Control Panel > Turning the Printer On and Off iPF8159 694