Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual

3
 
Press the  OK button and install the Ink Tank into the
holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down.
Important•Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color or orienta-tion is incorrect.If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it in. Makesure that the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the colorof the Ink Tank and check the orientation of the Ink Tank beforereinstalling it. 4
 
Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into
place.
 
 
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Important•If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrongdirection, the rotating part of the Ink Tank Lock Lever comeout of place.If this happens, open the Ink Tank Lock Lever to return it tothe proper position. 5
 
Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.
Note
•If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank.6
 
Close the Ink Tank Cover.
 
 
Replacing Ink Tanks...

Checking Ink Tank Levels
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 se-
lect the Ink tab (
).
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 ▼...

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. Replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank.
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.
When to Replace Ink Tanks...

Printheads
Printheads
Printhead ................................................................................................................................................................................... 845
Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................................... 845
Cleaning the Printhead...

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.
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...

Perform cleaning as follows.1
 
On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
lect 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...

Important•There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. Theink may stain clothing.•Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install itright 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,...

Replace the Printhead
1
 
Open the Top Cover.
Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regard-
ing Printhead replacement.
2
 
If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is
dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out complete- ly to wipe it clean.
 
 
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Important•Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).Touching these parts may damage them.•Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 3
 
Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to
open it completely.
4
 
Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely.
  
Replacing the Printhead...