Canon Imageprograf Ipf8300 User Guide
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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 the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it. Maintenance > Ink Tanks >iPF8300Replacing Ink Tanks11993
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 > 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 Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ). Maintenance > Ink Tanks >iPF8300Checking Ink Tank Levels11995
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: ! 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.984 When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace ink tanks in the following situations. 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 "Not much ink is left. " is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels .") →P.995 Maintenance > Ink Tanks >When to Replace Ink TanksiPF830011996
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 >iPF8300When to Replace Ink Tanks11997
Printheads Printhead ......................................................................................................................................................... 998 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................... 998 Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................... 999 Replacing the Printhead ................................................................................................................................ 1000 Printhead •Printhead PF-05 Note•For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead ."→P.1000 Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note• Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the settings on the Control Panel menu in Nozzle Check . (See " Menu Settings .") →P.912 1.Load unused paper. •Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.774 • Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.777 • Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.802 2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Maintenance > Printheads >PrintheadiPF830011998
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 of the Printhead R in the bottom row. 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.999 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. Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem to resolve. • Head Cleaning AUse this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about four minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about five minutes to complete. Maintenance > Printheads >iPF8300Cleaning the Printhead11999
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 Nozzle Check . (See " Menu Settings .") →P.912 Perform cleaning as follows. 1. 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. 2.Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance , and then press the OK button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning , and then press the OK button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B , and then press the OK button. Head cleaning is now executed. 6. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging .") →P.998 Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead This printer is equipped with two printheads. Replace one or both printheads 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 Replace any printheads with poor printing performance. • If the Display Screen indicates " Open top cover and replace the left printhead. " Replace the Printhead on the left side. Maintenance > Printheads >Replacing the PrintheadiPF8300111000
•If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead. " Replace the Printhead on the right side. • 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 ." →P.998 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. • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing.Important• 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. Access the menu for Printhead replacement 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. 1. Remove any paper that has been advanced by selecting Eject Paper in the Control Panel menu. • When using a roll, rewind it. (See " Removing the Roll from the Printer .") →P.786 • When using sheets, remove the sheet. (See " Removing Sheets .") →P.810 2. Clean inside the Top Cover. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .") →P.1026 Maintenance > Printheads >iPF8300Replacing the Printhead111001
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, Printhead R when replacing the right printhead, and L & R Printheads when replacing both. Make sure your selection is correct. 8. Press the OK button. Ink is now filled. After about three minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover. Replace the Printhead 1. Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding head replacement. Maintenance > Printheads >Replacing the PrintheadiPF8300111002