Canon Imageprograf Ipf8300 User Guide
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7.Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips (a), attach it to the Carriage.Note•Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal. 8. Close the Top Cover. The Carriage moves back into position. Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge >iPF8300Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge111023
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can confirm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. To check remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note•If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .") →P.1015 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost full, the Message Lamp is lit and "The level is low " is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. (See "Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity .") →P.1024 When much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is depleted Printhead cleaning, Printhead replacement, and preparations to transfer the printer deplete much of the Maintenance Car- tridge capacity. (In particular, preparing to move the printer depletes a lot of the capacity.) Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge >Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge CapacityiPF8300111024
Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Cartridge if nec- essary. If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is full, the Message Lamp flashes and a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen. Printing is disabled, and you cannot replace the Printhead or transfer the printer. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. Maintenance > Maintenance Cartridge >iPF8300When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge111025
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ......................................................................................................................... 1026 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ...................................................................................................................... 1026 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1. Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off .") →P.893 2. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution•Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe away any dirt or paper dust from the Paper Feed Slot (a), power cord plug, and so on. Dry these parts with a dry cloth. Caution• Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into con- tact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.Important• If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust. 4. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer >Cleaning the Printer ExterioriPF8300111026
Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation.•If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After you have used up a roll • After borderless printing • After printing on small paper • After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting debris • If you have replaced the roll • After printing on paper that generates a lot of paper dust • If the message " Blue platen switch is dirty. " is displayedImportant•If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend clean- ing the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust. 1. Open the Top Cover. Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer >iPF8300Cleaning Inside the Top Cover111027
2.If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen, in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), or on the cutter guide (c), use the Cleaning Brush (d, provided with the printer) to wipe it away.Note• If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer >Cleaning Inside the Top CoveriPF8300111028
3.Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue and paper dust (debris from cutting) on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), on the Paper Retain- er (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), the cutter guide (f), around the ink suction holes at left (g), around the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves at right (h), on the blue Switch (i), and so on.Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer >iPF8300Cleaning Inside the Top Cover111029
Important•Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). •Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may at- tract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into con- tact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the clear sheet on the side of the Top Cover Roller. This may damage the roller. 4. Close the Top Cover. Maintenance > Cleaning the Printer >Cleaning Inside the Top CoveriPF8300111030
Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ................................................................................................................... 1031 Updating the Firmware .................................................................................................................................. 1039 Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Important• Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and dam- age the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped or stood on end in transit.Note• It is not possible to prepare the printer for transfer if the Display Screen requests you to replace the Mainte- nance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer prepara- tions. (See " Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .") →P.1015 • Depending on the state of the printer, part replacement may be necessary when preparing to transfer the printer (that is, when you execute the printer menu item to prepare for transfer). • Ink must be drained before Level 2 or Level 3 printer transfer, as described in the following table. Prepare a Maintenance Cartridge in advance. • Always follow the instructions of the service representative when transferring the printer under Level 3 con- ditions.LevelShipping Meth- od (Example)Permitted Angle of InclinationAmount of Inkto Dispose of Required Mainte- nance Car- tridges(*1)1By truckLengthwise: 0–30º Rotation: 0–10º 00 or 12By planeAll directions: 0–30ºApprox. 600 ml (20.3 fl oz)1 or 2 Maintenance > Other Maintenance >iPF8300Preparing to Transfer the Printer111031
LevelShipping Meth-od (Example)Permitted Angle of InclinationAmount of Inkto Dispose of Required Mainte- nance Car- tridges(*1)3Tipping the printer or hold- ing it upright for elevators or stairsLengthwise: 0–90º Rotation: 0–30ºApprox. 1.8 L (60.9 fl oz)2 or 3 *1: The quantity of cartridges required depends on the capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge in use. Remove paper 1. Remove the paper. •Rolls (See " Removing the Roll from the Printer .") →P.786 • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets .") →P.810 Access the Prep.MovePrinter menu 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 Prep.MovePrinter , and then press the OK button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the level of transfer, and then press the OK button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Execute, and then press the OK button to display the confirmation screen. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The printer is now prepared for transfer. • Level 1Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to turn off the printer. Turn off and pack the printer. There is no need to remove the ink tanks. (See " Pack the printer .") →P.1036 • Level 2 and Level 3 Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the ink tanks before packing the printer. Maintenance > Other Maintenance >Preparing to Transfer the PrinteriPF8300111032