Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual

Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................................................................................................................................ 861
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................................................................................................................................ 861
Cleaning the Paper Retainer...

Important•If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen afterborderless 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 cleaning the EjectionGuide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.1
 
On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
lect the Settings/Adj. tab (
)....

6
 
If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a)
on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer,to wipe it away.
Note
•If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water.7
 
Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out complete-
ly, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away
any ink residue on the Platen (a) as a whole, on the Pa-
per Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and blue Switch (d).
Warning•Never use...

Important•Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust andaffect the printing quality.•Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 8
 
Close the Top Cover.
Cleaning the Paper Retainer
Cleaning the Paper Retainer
Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to...

4
 
Fold a sheet of  Plain Paper two or three times (a) and
insert it under the Paper Retainer (b) from behind the
printer to wipe the entire surface of the Paper Retainer
clean.
5
Attach the Roll Feed Unit.   (See "Installing the Roll Feed Unit .")→P.552
6
Plug the power cord into the outlet.
 
iPF6400...

Other Maintenance
Other Maintenance
Carrying the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................. 866
Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................................................................................................................. 869
Updating the Firmware...

5
 
Remove the securing bolts using the Allen wrench.
6
 
Remove the printer from the Stand and carry the printer.
 
 
iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                            Carrying the PrinterUser's Guide...

Caution•Moving the printer requires at least three people, holding it on both sides and from behind. Be careful to avoid backstrain and other injuries.•When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handlesunder each side and in back. The printer may be unsteady ifyou hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury fromdropping the printer. 
Move with the printer still mounted on the Stand
1
 
Move the Locking Caster switch on the Stand to ON to lock
the Stand.
2
Turn the printer off.  (See...

5
 
Move the Locking Caster switch on the Stand to OFF to un-
lock and move the printer.
Important•When moving the Stand, always unlock by moving the Locking Caster switch to OFF. Moving the Stand with theLocking Caster locked may scratch the floor.6
Move the Locking Caster switch on the Stand to ON to lock the Stand.
7
 
Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the
back of the printer.
8
Connect the interface cable to the printer.
9
Plug the power cord into the outlet.
10
Connect the...

Note
•Depending on the state of the printer, part replacement may be necessary when preparing to transfer the printer (that is, whenyou execute the printer menu item to prepare for transfer).•This work is not necessary when carrying the printer or moving it while mounted on the optional stand.When carrying the printer, always have three or more people securely hold the Carrying Handles in the left and right sides ofthe base and keep the printer level.Items to PrepareSetup GuideUsed for reference when...