Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual
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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. iPF6400 Replacing Ink TanksUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 841
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 iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 842
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 ▼ 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 bot- tom 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.836 When to Replace Ink Tanks 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.843 iPF6400 Checking Ink Tank LevelsUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 843
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 iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks 844
Printheads Printheads Printhead ................................................................................................................................................................................... 845 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................................... 845 Cleaning the Printhead ....................................................................................................................................................... 846 Replacing the Printhead ..................................................................................................................................................... 847 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. ShapeModel numberPF-05 Note •For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead."→P.847 Checking for Nozzle Clogging 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.648Paper to PrepareWhen Using RollsAn unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wideWhen Using SheetsOne sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size1 Load paper. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder→P.531 • Loading Rolls in the Printer→P.534 • Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot→P.554 2 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. iPF6400 PrintheadUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 845
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 faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. 1. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead .")→P.846 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Important•If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canondealer. Cleaning the Printhead 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 A Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about six 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 seven minutes to complete. 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 improveprinting, 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.648 Cleaning the Printhead iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 846
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 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.845 Replacing the Printhead 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. • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead. " Replace the Printhead on the right side. • If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement Replace the Printhead as directed. Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead ." →P.845 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. iPF6400 Replacing the PrintheadUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 847
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, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Print-head become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts.Important•Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replace-ment. Note •Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.•When the remaining capacity of Maintenance cartridge is low, prepare a new Maintenance cartridge.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.538 • When using sheets, remove the sheet. (See " Removing Sheets .") →P.560 2 Clean inside the Top Cover. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .")→P.861 3 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.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 and Printhead R when replacing the right printhead. Make sure your selection is correct. 8 Press the OK button. The ink begins to be drawn in, and instructions appear on the Display Screen after this has finished. It takes about three minutes for the ink to be drawn in. Replacing the Printhead iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 848
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. iPF6400 Replacing the PrintheadUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 849
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 iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 850