Canon Imageprograf Ipf8300 User Guide

2.Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.Caution•Never  touch  the  ink  holes  or  electrical  contacts.  This  may  cause  stains,  damage  the  Ink  Tank,  and
affect printing quality.
3. Press the  OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down.
Important•Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect.
If  the  Ink  Tank  does  not  fit  in  the  holder,  do  not  force  it  into  the  holder.  Make  sure  the  color  of...

4.Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place.
5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.
Note•If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank.
• Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left.
Maintenance 
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 Ink Tanks 
>Replacing Ink TanksiPF830011994
 

6.Close the Ink Tank Cover.Important•After  Ink  Tank  replacement,  always  close  the  Ink  Tank  Cover.  If  the  Ink  Tank  Cover  cannot  close,
some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully
closed.
• To  close  the  Ink  Tank  Cover  when  no  Ink  Tank  is  installed  (as  when  moving  the  printer),  push  the
release lever (a) as shown while returning the Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position.
Checking Ink Tank Levels
On the Display...

Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
• If an error has occurred and the  Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed, display  Ink Info as follows.
1. Press the  OK button to display  Printer Info.
2. Press the  ▲ or  ▼ button to select  Ink Info.
3. Press the  OK button.
The remaining ink 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:  !...

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...

Printheads
Printhead ......................................................................................................................................................... 998
 
Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................... 998
Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................... 999
Replacing the...

Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
3.Press the  OK button.
The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
4. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Test Print , and then press the  OK button.
5. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Nozzle Check , and then press the  OK button.
The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles.
6. Check the printing results.
The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles, with each color of the Printhead L in the top row and each color...

Caution•Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either  Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B .Note•If  printing  does  not  improve  after  Head  Cleaning  B,  try  repeating Head  Cleaning  B   once  or  twice.  If  this
still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
• Nozzles  are  periodically  checked  to  ensure  they  are  clear.  Configure  the  settings  on  the  Control  Panel  menu
in...

•If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead. "
Replace the Printhead on the right side.
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If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead. "
Replace both printheads.
•
If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement
Replace the Printhead as directed.
Compatible printheads
For information on compatible printheads,  see "Printhead ."
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Precautions when handling the Printhead
Take the following precautions...

3.On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ().Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
4.Press the  OK button.
The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
5. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Maintenance , and then press the  OK button.
6. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Replace P.head , and then press the  OK button.
7. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select the Printhead for replacement.
Select  Printhead L  when replacing the left printhead,...