Canon Imageprograf Ipf815 User Guide
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Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless an error message is displayed. During error messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen.These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identified by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen. These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: ! if ink is low, × if no ink is left, and ? if you have deactivated ink level detection. The remaining ink level is indicated as shown below. If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining ink levels, or after tasks that consume a lot of ink such as large-format printing or head cleaning, check the remaining levels and replace Ink Tank as needed. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.803 When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. Maintenance > Ink Tanks > iPF815 Checking Ink Tank Levels 11 815
If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and " Ink Level: Check" is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") →P.815 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. In this case, replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank before maintenance. If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen When ink runs out, the Message lamp flashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the Display Screen, and printing is disabled. Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Maintenance > Ink Tanks > When to Replace Ink Tanks iPF81511 816
Printheads Printhead ......................................................................................................................................................... 817 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................... 817 Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................... 819 Replacing the Printhead .................................................................................................................................. 820Printhead This is a replacement Printhead for the printer. •Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.820 Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer's Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you finish printing that quantity. (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722 1. Load unused paper. •Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.623 • Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.628 • Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.651Maintenance > Printheads > iPF815 Printhead 11 817
2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print , and then press the ▶ button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Nozzle Check, and then press the ▶ button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The printer goes online and prints a test pattern. 6. Check the printing results. The Printhead L prints the test pattern for nozzle checking on the top line in each color, and the Printhead R prints the test pattern on the bottom line. If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear. If some sections of the horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, the nozzles for those colors are clogged. If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. 1. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead .") →P.819 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer. Maintenance > Printheads > Checking for Nozzle Clogging iPF81511 818
Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem to resolve. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer's Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you finish printing that quantity. (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722 • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. Cleaning the Printhead Note • If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B . If this does not solve the prob- lem, repeat Head Cleaning B one or two times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tank during cleaning. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning , and then press the ▶ button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of cleaning, and then press the OK button. • Head Cleaning A Use Head Cleaning A if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about three minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about four minutes to complete. The printhead is cleaned, and the printer goes online. 4. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging .") →P.817 Maintenance > Printheads > iPF815 Cleaning the Printhead 11 819
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. "• If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." →P.817 Precautions when handling the Printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead. Caution • For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. • Do not touch the Printhead immediately after printing. The Printhead becomes extremely hot, and there is a risk of burns. Important • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install it right away. If the Printhead is left after the pouch is opened, the nozzles may dry out, which may affect printing quality. • If you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the nozzles and metal contacts →P.824 facing down. If the nozzles or metal contacts are damaged, it may affect the printing quality. Replacing the Printhead Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replacement. • Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after replacement of the Printhead. (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722 1. If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it. (See "Cutting Roll Paper After Printing .") →P.196 Maintenance > Printheads > Replacing the Printhead iPF81511 820
2. Clean inside the Top Cover. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .") →P.837 3. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the ▶ button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Replace P.head, and then press the ▶ button. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink is now filled. After about two minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover. 7. Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. Maintenance > Printheads > iPF815 Replacing the Printhead 11 821
8. 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. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Maintenance > Printheads > Replacing the Printhead iPF81511 822
9. 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 the Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. 10. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 11. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 12. Remove the used Printhead. Maintenance > Printheads > iPF815 Replacing the Printhead 11 823
Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. 13. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • 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. 14. While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it. Maintenance > Printheads > Replacing the Printhead iPF81511 824