Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual
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Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................................................................................................................................ 861 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................................................................................................................................ 861 Cleaning the Paper Retainer ............................................................................................................................................. 864 Cleaning the Printhead ....................................................................................................................................................... 846 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 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.21 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 print-er 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 the exterior surfaces of the printer. Dry the surfa- ces with a dry cloth. Warning•Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with elec-trical 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 theEjection 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 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. 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 displayed iPF6400 Cleaning the Printer ExteriorUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer 861
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 ( ). 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 Clean Platen , and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Top Cover. 5 Open the Top Cover. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer 862
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 flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with elec-trical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock. iPF6400 Cleaning Inside the Top CoverUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer 863
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 ensure optimal operation. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After printing on small paper Important•During cleaning, use paper that does not generate much cutting dust, such as Plain Paper. It may affect printing quality ifyou use film or other media that are more likely to generate debris when cut, or that have a surface finish that may come off.1 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off .")→P.21 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 print-er on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.3 Remove the Roll Feed Unit. (See "Removing the Roll Feed Unit .")→P.551 Cleaning the Paper Retainer iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer 864
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 Cleaning the Paper RetainerUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer 865
Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Carrying the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................. 866 Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................................................................................................................. 869 Updating the Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................... 874 Carrying the Printer Carrying the Printer This section describes how to carry the printer or move the printer while mounted on the optional stand mainly within the same building. Important•When carrying the printer or moving the printer while mounted on the stand, do not tilt the printer. The ink may spill internallyand stain the surroundings. Note •When transporting the printer, operations such as drawing out the ink are required. Execute preparations for transportingwhen transporting the printer. (See "Preparing to Transfer the Printer.")→P.869•For details information on the operation, see the Setup Guide included with the printer or options. Carrying the Printer Removed From the Stand 1 Move the Locking Caster switch on the Stand to ON to lock the Stand. 2 Turn the printer off. (See " Turning the Printer On and Off .") →P.21 3 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 print-er on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.4 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer. Carrying the Printer iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 866
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 Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 867
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 " Turning the Printer On and Off .") →P.21 3 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 print-er on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.4 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable from the printer. Carrying the Printer iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 868
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 interface cable to the computer or network. Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. Important•Avoid tilting the printer excessively during transit. This may cause ink in the printer to leak and cause stains. If it is necessaryto tilt the printer in transit, contact your Canon dealer. iPF6400 Preparing to Transfer the PrinterUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 869
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 packing the printerPackaging materialUsed to pack the printerNew Maintenance Cartridge (2)Used to draw in ink Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. • Rolls (See " Removing the Roll from the Printer .")→P.538 • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets .")→P.560 Access the Prep.MovePrinter menu 1 If the Display Screen shows a message instructing you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. (See " Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .") →P.854 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.3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Prep.MovePrinter , and then press the OK button to display the confirmation screen. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Important•If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." is shown onthe Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the OK button and contactyour Canon dealer for assistance. Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Other Maintenance 870