Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6350 iPF6300/iPF6350 Basic Guide No.1

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6350 Manual

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    Large-Format Printers Basic Guide Printer Operations 1 This Basic Guide includes three booklets. Read this manual first. Printer Operations 1 Safety Precautions 2 Types of Manuals 5 Documentation Conventions 6 Parts 8 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder 14 Loading Rolls in the Printer 16
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    Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks. Warning █ Printer Location • Do not set up the printer in any location exposed to alcohol, thinner, or other volatile liquids. If
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    injury. • Never set up the printer in a location that is exposed to high humidity or large amounts of dust, or exposed to direct printer or cause malfunction. █ Moving the Printer • The weights of main printer units are as follows: iPF6300 or iPF6350: approx. 51 kg (112.4 lb) • Moving the printer
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    matches the connection point on the printer. • During printing, turn on the ventilation system in the room. • We recommend ensuring ample space for installation. Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. Microsoft and Windows are
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    can also access the imagePROGRAF website from imagePROGRAF Support Information. • User Manual The User Manual gives detailed operating instructions for the printer, as well as troubleshooting tips in case of printing issues. • Paper Reference Guide The Paper Reference Guide identifies the types of
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    part names Example: Open the Top Cover. Figures and software screens • Instructions in this manual show the iPF6350 printer. Illustrations may therefore look different from the appearance of your printer in some cases, but basic operations are the same. • Screens depicted in this document for
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    Canon Large Format Printer iPF6300 iPF6350 This equipment has been tested and found to with the instructions, may off and on, the user is encouraged to try manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon
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    a sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Load rolls in this unit. You can also load sheets manually. Open this cover to load rolls. Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. Supports paper to prevent it from rising. All printed documents are ejected from this slot. When loading
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    c Top Paper Feed Slot d Front Paper Feed Slot (Output Tray) e Front Tray Guides f Paper Alignment Line Operation When loading a sheet manually, open this tray after opening the Paper Tray Cover. When loading a sheet, move the guide to match the paper size. When loading a sheet, insert it here. When
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    Parts Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover c c ab Name a Roll Holder b Holder Stopper c Roll Holder Slot Operation Load the roll on this holder. Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. 10
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    print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen. Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on
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    ) Operation Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. Turns the printer on and off. The power button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode. Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing
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    menu operations on the control panel as follows. After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is shown on Paper Chg. Paper Type Chg. Paper Size Back button ManageRemainRoll Paper Menu Roll Paper Manual Paper • Specifying menu items Press ▲ or ▼ to select desired settings, and then
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    the correct attachment for the paper core. The printer comes equipped with the 2-Inch Paper Core User Manual) • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see "Paper Sizes" or the Paper Reference Guide. (→"Paper Sizes," User Manual), (→"Types of Paper," User Manual) • To view instructions
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    2 Insert the attachments for the roll paper on the Roll Holder. • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Attach the included 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular part (c) of the Roll Holder as shown,
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    off when you load a roll, the paper may not be advanced correctly when you turn the printer on. • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (→ , If Paper is Soiled) 1 Press
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    Loading Rolls in the Printer 5 Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the roll until you hear of paper, and then press the OK button. • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→ , Types of Manuals) 7 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 17
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    paper out by force. This will prevent further feeding, and the printer will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper to cut a roll, see the following procedure. (→"Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls," User Manual) 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to
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    flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Removing the Roll from the Printer a • See the following procedure for instructions on removing the roll from the Roll Holder. (→"Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder," User Manual) 8 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. • To load new paper in the
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    Loading Sheets in the Printer Load sheets in the printer as follows. When printing on individual sheets, load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. However, for in the Top Paper Feed Slot. • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→ , Types of Manuals) 20
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    the Paper Tray Cover (a), and then open the Tray Extension (b). b a 2 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. a 3 Load may fall behind the printer under its own weight. Put your hand under the sheet to support it and prevent it from falling. 21
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    printer, pull up the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, and press the OK button. • Sufficient space behind the printer is required when loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. For details on the installation space required, see the following section. (→"Specifications," User Manual
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    , on the Front Tray Guides, and insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keeping it level. Loading Sheets in the Printer • When you insert the (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides. a b 5 When Close top cover. is displayed, close the Top Cover
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    Loading Sheets in the Printer 6 After printing, the printer will temporarily stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is the printed surface. 8 Press the OK button. 9 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button
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    Sheets This section describes how to remove sheets from the printer. Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot 1 On to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. • If the trailing edge of a sheet is not ejected, pull the sheet out, keeping the
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    sheet before pressing the OK button. If you do not remove the sheet before step 7, it may go back inside the printer, leaving roller marks across the trailing edge of paper. 8 Lift the four Front Tray Guides above the Ejection Guide, store them toward the front, and then press the OK button. 26
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    Consumables Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks, make sure the following Ink Tank serial numbers are printed on the label. • PC Ink Tank PFI-105PC • C Ink Tank PFI-105C • MBK Ink Tank PFI-105MBK • Y Ink Tank PFI-105Y • M Ink Tank PFI-105M • PM Ink Tank PFI-105PM • R Ink Tank PFI-105R • G Ink Tank
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    another model of printer. This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or cause other problems. • We button. In this case, go to "Remove the ink tanks" without following the instructions in "Access the menu for ink tank replacement." Printing OK: Ink Menu PCM YMP
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    Access the menu for ink tank replacement Replacing Ink Tanks 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( ). Printing OK: Ink Menu PCM YMP RGB P G B B G C K M YYK • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 Press
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    rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. 2 Open the pouch and
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    3 Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. Replacing Ink Tanks • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure
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    the Maintenance Cartridge except to replace it. Make sure the printer is ready for maintenance cartridge replacement Maintenance Cartridge replacement is possible the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement." Follow the instructions in "Replace the maintenance cartridge." 䇭䇭Maintenance
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    to open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Replace the maintenance cartridge 1 Remove the Ejection Guide. 2 Pull out the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a). Holding the cartridge Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another
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    Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 3 Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and remove the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. a a • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. a 4 Keep
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    (a) on both sides of the new Maintenance Cartridge, insert it completely, keeping it a level. a 8 Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it a into the printer until it locks in place. a 9 Press the OK button. The
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    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 right printhead. Replace the Printhead on the right side. • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead as
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    roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it. (→"Cutting Roll Paper After Printing," User Manual) 2 Clean inside the Top Cover. (→ , If Paper is Soiled three minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover. 37
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    Replace the printhead 1 Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead to wipe it clean. • 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
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    metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. a d c b • If you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the nozzles and metal contacts facing down. If
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    in place. 10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. In this case, follow the instructions displayed for Printhead adjustment. If Rep.P.head Print is Off, perform Head Posi.
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    types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The paper type setting in the printer driver and related paper the printer supports, refer to the User Manual. (→"Paper Sizes," User Manual) *3: iPF6350. *14: Print Anyway is displayed when a job being held is selected.
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    latest three print jobs.) Document Name User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Test Print Nozzle Check Status Print Interface Print Paper Details Print Job Log Menu Map Adjust Printer ) Manual AdjustmentPrint R b *4: Available only on the iPF6350. *5: Available after Auto(Advanced) in Head
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    DNS Settings *16 IPv6 IPv6 Support IPv6 StlessAddrs *11 DHCPv6 *11 DNS Settings *11*16 NetWare Frame Type *10 Print Service *10 On Off Auto Detect Comm if you have set IPv4 Mode to Manual. *10: Not shown if you have set NetWare to Off. *11: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *13: Not shown if
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    Prep.MovePrinter *15 Admin. Menu Printer Info OK Back Sleep Timer Buzzer Contrast Adj. Date & Time *15 Date Format *15 Language Time Zone *15 Length iPF6350 *12: Follows the setting in Date Format. *15: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users.
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    Consumables 27 f Flange 15 i imagePROGRAF Support Information 5 Ink holes 30 Ink printer 16 Roll loading on the Roll Holder 14 Roll removal 18 s Settings/Adj. tab 13, 33, 37 Sheet loading 20 Sheet removal 25 Spacer for Borderless Printing 14 t Tab Selection screen 13, 41 u User Manual
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    . 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A Canon Europe Ltd. 3 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET United Kingdom Canon (China) Co., Ltd. 15F Jinbao Building No.89 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District
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1
Printer Operations
Basic Guide
Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.
Printer Operations
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This Basic Guide includes three booklets.
Large-Format Printers
2
Troubleshooting
3
Printer Relocation
Printer Driver Installation
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Read this manual
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Safety Precautions
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Types of Manuals
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Documentation Conventions
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Parts
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Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder
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Loading Rolls in the Printer
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Removing the Roll from the Printer
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Loading Sheets in the Printer
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Removing Sheets
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Consumables
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Replacing Ink Tanks
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Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge
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Replacing the Printhead
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Menu Map
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Troubleshooting
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If Roll Paper Jams
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If a Sheet Jams
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If Paper is Soiled
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If Printing is Faint
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If Vertical Lines are Warped or Colors are
Misaligned
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If Banding Occurs
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If Line Length Does Not Match
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Error Messages
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Preparing to Transfer the Printer
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Reinstalling the Printer
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Installing the Printer Driver (Windows)
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Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)
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Convenient Printer Driver Features
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