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    the Printer 60 Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows 68 Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS 70 Convenient Printer Driver Features 72 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead 78 Adjusting the feed amount 80 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper
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    iPF770 Series Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ...2 Legal Notices ...4 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual and lead to a fire. 2 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 shock. The printer operating conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following Canon dealer or support center. Cleaning the Printer printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side and in back. The printer ink tanks, and maintenance cartridges. Spilled ink
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    printer, press the Power button immediately to switch the printer off, unplug the printer power cable from the outlet, and then contact your Canon dealer or support center. If you continue to use the printer (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF770 This device ance with the instructions, may cause
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    Safety Precautions iPF770 Series Legal detail. Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft Incor- porated. Copyright • Unauthorized reproduction of this user manual in whole or part is prohibited. Legal Notice • It Guide
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    this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Setup Guide Contents Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for installing the software and electronic manuals. Medium Printed Manuals Quick Guide Contains information such as a guide to exchanging paper, Ink Tank
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    Preface Manuals for this printer iPF770 Series 3 Right-click the printer, and then click Properties (or Printer Properties). To view the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide 4 Click Preferences (or Printing Preferences) to display the Printing Preferences dialog box with the printer name added
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    , to display Paper Reference Guide, click Paper Reference Guide. iPF770 Series Preface Manuals for this printer • Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. 1 Install the software. (See "Installing
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    Preface Manuals for this printer iPF770 Series 5 Click Utility. To view the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide 6 Click Open Printer Utility. 7 Click Support. 9 Basic Guide
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    Manual 8 Click the User Manual button. iPF770 Series Preface Manuals for this printer 9 To display User's Guide, click User's Guide. Alternately, to display Paper Reference Guide, click Paper Reference Guide. About This User Manual this information to prevent troubles, malfunctions, or damage
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    to the Paper Reference Guide. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help. • Figures and software screens • Figures in this user manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer in some cases. • Screens depicted in this user manual for the printer driver or other
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    roll. Misalignment may cause feeding problems. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔User's Guide (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔User's Guide • To view instructions as you attach the Roll Holder
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    Paper Handling rolls iPF770 Series 1 Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. a Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls b 2 Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper
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    Loading Rolls in the Printer 3 With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. iPF770 Series a Handling Paper Handling rolls 4 Insert the Holder
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    Handling Paper iPF770 Series Loading Rolls in the Printer 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Load Roll Paper", and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the printer . d b a c Handling rolls 15 Basic Guide
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    Paper Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer 5 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot. b c iPF770 Series b c a • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer
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    Paper iPF770 Series Removing the Roll from the Printer • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper of Roll Paper Left.") ➔User's Guide ManageRemainRoll Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Off Printed A menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically
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    Removing the Roll from the Printer 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). iPF770 Series • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select
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    Handling Paper iPF770 Series 7 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Removing the Roll from the Printer a • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Note Rolls." ➔User's Guide 8 Holding it at the
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    Printer iPF770 Series Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ...20 Removing Sheets ...22 Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. • One sheet of paper can be loaded in the Paper press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be
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    Handling Paper iPF770 Series 2 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. a Loading Sheets in the Printer 3 Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of
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    carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. a iPF770 Series Handling Paper Handling sheets 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job
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    Handling Paper iPF770 Series 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 5 Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet. Removing Sheets 6 Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling sheets 23 Basic Guide
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    and Maintenance Ink Tanks iPF770 Series Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks For information on the compatible ink tanks for this printer, see "Ink Tanks." ➔User's Guide Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. • For safety, keep ink tanks out
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    Consumables and Maintenance iPF770 Series Replacing Ink Tanks • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is being advanced. Note Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or
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    Press the OK button. iPF770 Series • Do not turn off the printer while the Ink Tank is removed. It may cause the interior of the Ink Tank Cover to become soiled. Important • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and
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    . Check the Ink Tank serial number, the Ink Color Label, the color of the Ink Tank, and the orientation of the Ink Tank before reinstalling it. Forcing the Ink Tank into the holder may damage the printer. 4 Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. Ink Tanks 27 Basic Guide
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    Consumables and Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. iPF770 Series Ink Tanks 28 Basic Guide
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    the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." • If your Canon Guide Precautions when handling the Printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead. • For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children. Caution • If ink
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    Consumables and Maintenance Replacing the Printhead iPF770 Series • If the Tab Selection screen is OK button. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Replace the Printhead 1 Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now Printheads 30 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Series • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage Important them. Replacing the Printhead b a Consumables and . 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. 31 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Series • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. Furthermore, do not allow any dirt or debris to become adhered to the metal contacts of the Carriage. These may damage the printer Important • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. a d c b Guide
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    iPF770 Series 8 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out. Important 33 Basic Guide
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    the Printhead iPF770 Series • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is performed Note if you have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔User's Guide In this case, follow the instructions on the
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    iPF770 Series Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on compatible maintenance cartridges, see "Maintenance Cartridge." ➔User's Guide printer, during Printhead cleaning, while ink instructions
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    Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). iPF770 Series • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK the metal contacts (a). This may dam- age the Maintenance Cartridge. Important 36 a Basic Guide
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    Consumables and Maintenance Maintenance Cartridge iPF770 Series 2 At this point, open angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Main- tenance Cartridge in another printer. 4 stays level. 37 Basic Guide
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    Consumables and Maintenance Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF770 Series • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Also, seal the zipper thoroughly. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important • Put the used Maintenance
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    dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust. • Printing on adhesive paper may leave adhesive on the Platen, Paper Retainer, or other parts. To prevent paper jams, we recommend cleaning inside the Top Cover after printing. 1 Open the Top Cover. Cleaning the Printer 39 Basic Guide
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    out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d). a c b Cleaning the Printer d • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If
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    iPF770 Series dam- b a age the printer. Consumables and Maintenance Cleaning the Printer • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem to resolve. • Head Cleaning A Use this mode if printing is
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    Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead iPF770 Series • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B. Important Ink may leak or an
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    is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. d Power button (green) Turns the printer on and off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") ➔User's Guide The Power button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode. 43 Basic
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Control Panel iPF770 Series e Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. f Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other
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    button. For details, see "Menu Settings." ➔User's Guide • When the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus. Note Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem. Simply press buttons on the Control Panel
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    Menu Operations iPF770 Series • Press ▲ to access a OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting . Follow the instructions shown on the screen. 46 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Series Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this whether to register the settings is displayed if you press Back button or Menu button. Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Executing menu commands Menu commands can be executed as follows. 1 Press ▲
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    see "Printer Menu Operations." ➔User's Guide Regular menu Paper Menu Not displayed Menu during printing Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as CutDustReduct. Automatic | Off | On (Preset Len) | On(Input Length) | Manual Off | On VacuumStrngth Automatic* | Strongest | Strong | Standard | Weak |
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    Type Off* | On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔User's Guide Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install
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    Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Test Print Adjust Printer Nozzle Check | Status Print | Interface Print | GL2 Set Print | Paper Details | Print Job Log | Menu Map | Color Palette Head Posi. Auto(Standard) | Auto(Advanced) | Manual(*1) Adj. Head Inc. Adj. Feed Prior- Adj. Priori- ity
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen iPF770 Palette B Software* | Smooth min. | 60 min. IPv4(*7) IPv4 Mode(*7) Protocol(*4)(*7) Automatic | Manual* DHCP(*7) BOOTP(*7) On | Off* On | Off* IPv4 Settings(*8) DNS Domain Name(*8) IPv6(*7) IPv6 Support(*7) On | Off* IPv6 StlessAddrs
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    Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Menu Structure iPF770 Series First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level DNS Host Name(*8) DNS Domain Name(*8) Ethernet Driver None* match Paper Size Roll Selec tion 2 Keep Paper Size Off*
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    Printer Parts iPF770 . Fine Feed(*11)(*12) Printer Info(*11) Paper Info Ink Info Head Info System Info Error Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On for administrators only. *9: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *10: Default setting for the
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    Retainer, push this lever back. e Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (See "Control Panel.") ➔P.43 f Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") ➔P.58 g Paper Alignment Line An orange line for alignment of
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    iPF770 Series Side l Output Tray All printed documents are ejected from this slot. m Ejection Guide Supports output paper. n Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (See "Top Cover (Inside).") ➔P.56 o Width Guide When
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    Cover (Inside) iPF770 Series a Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. d Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three
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    iPF770 Series Roll Cover (Inside) f Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. g Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush
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    Carriage Carriage d a iPF770 Series Printer Parts Printer parts c b a Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. b Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. c Printhead Fixer
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    correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function has been released. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly There is no ink left. d Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts 59 Basic Guide
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    (that is, when you execute the printer menu item to prepare for transfer). Remove paper 1 Remove the paper. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔P.17 • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets.") ➔P.22 Access the Prep.MovePrinter menu 1 If a message instructing you to replace the Maintenance
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    your Canon dealer for assistance. Remove the Ink Tank 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover. 2 Pressing the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever horizontally, lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to release the lock. 3 Holding the ink tanks by the grips, remove them. Preparing to Transfer the Printer 61 Basic Guide
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    to Transfer the Printer • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. a Important iPF770 Series Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5 Push all ink tank lock levers
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    installation procedure in reverse. 5 Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. Reinstalling the Printer The basic workflow for reinstalling the printer is as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. 63 Basic
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    the stand 1 Referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide, assemble the Stand. iPF770 Series • The Stand must be to the position shown (a) and unlock all a four casters. Moving the stand with the support rod lowered or the casters locked may cause in- jury or damage the area of installation
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    Printer Relocation iPF770 Series Install the printer 1 Mount the printer on the assembled Stand and tighten the screws firmly. Reinstalling the Printer • Moving the printer requires at least three people. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. Caution • When moving the printer,
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    power button to turn the printer on. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. 7 Load the Roll Media on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔P.12 iPF770 Series Preparing to Transfer the Printer 66 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Series 8 Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.14 Reinstalling the Printer 9 Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. (See "Installing the Software (Windows).") ➔P.68 (See "Installing
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    Installing the Software Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) iPF770 Series Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over
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    and connect the printer and computer with the USB cable. 4 On the Finish window, select Restart my computer now and click Restart. Software settings take effect after the computer restarts. Installing the Software Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) 69 Basic Guide
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    Installing the Software Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS) iPF770 Series Installing the Software The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (Bonjour
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    iPF770 Series 4 After installation, click Exit. Installing the Software Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS) 71 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Series Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview ...72 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper paper. You can save paper by correcting the direction in which the document is arranged on the paper will be displayed. Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver Features • Under some
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    iPF770 Series Configuring Settings in Mac OS 1. Access the Main pane. 2. Select the Print Preview check box. 3. After you click Print, the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. Print Preview Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver Features 73 Basic Guide
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    . Note Configuring Settings in Windows 1. Access the Page Setup sheet. 2. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. Configuring Settings in Mac OS 1. Access the Page Setup pane. 2. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Convenient Printer Driver Features 74 Basic Guide
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    the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Width list. 3. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 4. Select the Borderless Printing check box. Basic Guide Borderless Printing 75 Convenient Printer Driver Features Software Installation
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    in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to fill the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings. The printer supports roll printing up to a maximum length of 18.0 m (19.7 yd). Configuring Settings in Windows 1. Access the Page Setup sheet
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    Setup pane. 2. Click the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Width list. 3. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 4. Select either Fit Roll Paper Width or Scaling. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Software Installation Convenient Printer Driver Features 77 Basic Guide
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    Quality Adjusting the Printhead iPF770 Series Automatic Adjustment to Straighten (Standard) or Auto(Advanced) to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of paper, or try Manual adjust- ment. (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔User's Guide •
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    iPF770 Series Automatic Adjustment to the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and instructions displayed. Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead 79
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    iPF770 Series Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method 80 Adjusting Line Length ...81 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method Methods of adjusting the amount paper in the printer driver at the 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5
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    is applied when Standard or Fast is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Adjust Length. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Note Method.") ➔P.80 • Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing
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    Line Length 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or The scale bar prints Millimeter in 50 mm increments and Inch in 1- inch increments. iPF770 Series Inch • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or the feed amount 82 Basic Guide
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    . Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 2 Cut the loaded roll paper with regular scissors or the like. • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution 83 Basic Guide
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    manually, away from the jam. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer
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    hands and damImportant age the printer. b a Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 85 Basic Guide
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    paper in the printer. 5 Pull the Release Lever forward. iPF770 Series Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1 Push the Release Lever back. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper
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    move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 87 Basic Guide
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    a iPF770 Series Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove
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    Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") ➔User's Guide
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    7 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. iPF770 Series 8 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause The roll paper is warped. Corrective Action Straighten out curls and reload the
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    See "Menu Structure.") ➔P.48 The size of clear film cannot be detected Cause The Platen is soiled with ink or other substances. Corrective Action Open the Top Cover and clean the entire Platen. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") ➔P.39 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 91 Basic Guide
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    Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected iPF770 Series Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected Cause Although sheets are selected as the paper source, a roll was advanced. and select "Load Roll Paper". (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.14 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper 92 Basic Guide
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    Troubleshooting iPF770 Series The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up 93 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent 93 Ink Filling.. is displayed ...93 The display screen indicates Agitating
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    Nozzle Clogging.") ➔User's Guide Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. In the Control Panel, set Auto Rotate to Off and print again. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔User's Guide Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Troubleshooting The printer stops during
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    Close the Top Cover. The ink was not dry when paper was cut. Specify a longer drying period in the Control Panel menu, in Paper Details > Roll DryingTime. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔User's Guide Printing may be faint if Print Quality in Advanced Settings in the printer driver is set to Standard or
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    Troubleshooting Paper rubs against the Printhead iPF770 Series Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See
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    User's Guide Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality The back side of the paper is printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Advanced Settings of the printer driver. Mode to adjust colors. (See "Main Sheet (Windows).") ➔User's Guide (See "Main Pane (Mac OS).") ➔User's Guide
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    . (See "Layout Sheet (Windows).") ➔User's Guide Follow these steps to prepare the printing environment. 1. Use the same version of firmware or printer driver. 2. Specify the same value for all settings items. Troubleshooting Banding in different colors occurs Cause The paper feed amount is out of
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    , set Head Height to a lower height. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔User's Guide Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.14 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔P.20 Make sure the same type of
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    .") ➔P.20 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Troubleshooting Images are printed crooked Cause In the Control
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    .") ➔P.20 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Troubleshooting Problems with the printing quality 101 Basic Guide
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    address is configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.") ➔User's Guide (See "Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel.") ➔User's Guide Make sure the printer's TCP/IP network settings are configured correctly. (See "Configuring the
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    from the list, and then click Exit. Troubleshooting Installation problems Removing imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Status Monitor as follows. • The following procedure is for Windows 7. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows
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    Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Troubleshooting Installation problems 104 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Series With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned User's Guide Troubleshooting Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs. The memory is full. Cause An HP-GL/2 command not supported by this printer was received. The printer has
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    Conserve Paper to On. The layout will be changed to the optimal layout. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔User's Guide HP- • The printer was turned off. • The printer has received a new HP-GL/2 print job. • Printing has been canceled The printer stops when Guide Troubleshooting HP-GL/2 problems 106 Basic
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    's Guide Troubleshooting Other problems If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound Cause The printer makes a sound during operation. Corrective Action The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of suction from the Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is
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    the printer. Releasing ink level detection 1 On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. Troubleshooting Other problems 108 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Series 3 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 4 After checking the ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Basic Guide Ink Level Detection 109 Other problems Troubleshooting
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    9 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 10 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released. iPF770 Series Troubleshooting Other problems 110 Basic Guide
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    . 2. Change the paper type setting in the printer driver to the type loaded in the printer and try printing again. Follow these steps to ensure the paper type matches on the printer and in the printer driver. 111 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. Basic Guide
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    in the printer driver and try printing again. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") ➔User's Guide (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") ➔User's Guide You can continue to print, but note that this error may cause problems in the printing results. The paper is too small. "Replace paper with A4
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    ➔P.17 (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") ➔User's Guide 2. Replace with paper of the width configured in the printer driver. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔P.12 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔P.14 The printer now starts printing the print job. Make sure the roll width
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    than the printer's minimum supported size has been loaded. Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle checking. Corrective Action Push the Release Lever back and load paper of the correct size. (See "Paper Sizes.") ➔User's Guide Push the
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    iPF770 Series Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause You have Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") ➔User's Guide Messages regarding paper Sheet printing is selected. Cause You have
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    Paper jam iPF770 Series Cause A print job for printing on sheets was sent when a roll is loaded. Corrective Action (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔P.17 (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") ➔User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop
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    . For details on the recommended environmental conditions for paper, see Paper Reference Guide." (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔User's Guide You are using paper that is not compatible with automatic cutting. 1. Specify Manual as the cutting method and use scissors or a cutting tool
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    OK button. 2. Make sure the correct printer driver for the printer is selected and try printing again. For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print
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    iPF770 Series Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. Cause The paper is loaded askew. Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fix Paper Position and straighten the paper so that the edges are between the ink button. Roll paper is not holder from the printer. 2. Insert the
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    Ink insufficient. iPF770 Series Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient...120 No ink left...120 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank 120 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover 120 Close Ink Tank Cover ...121 Ink tank is empty...121 Not much ink is
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    the indicated color in the printer. There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Corrective Action Load the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔P.24 Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔P.24 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. Cause An Ink Tank that is incompatible
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    paper feed. iPF770 Series Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead...123 Borderless printng not possible...118 Cannot adjust paper feed...122 Check printed document...122 Cannot adjust paper amount manually. (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") ➔User's Guide Check printed
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    iPF770 nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔User's Guide 3. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. ( error. We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than film, ➔P.29 Printhead error Cause There is a problem with the Printhead. Corrective Action Open the Top
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    Execute printhead cleaning. iPF770 Series Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. 2. Reinstall the Printhead. ( However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. Error Message Messages regarding printheads 124 Basic Guide
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    iPF770 Cartridge.") ➔User's Guide Maint. cart. The ink for Printhead cleaning or other operation. Corrective Action After confirming that the printer printer has stopped operating, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") ➔P.35 Maintenance cartridge problem
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    The parameter is out of range 126 GL2: W0504 This command is not supported 126 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Cause The printer has received a HP-GL/2 print job that cannot be printed on the paper that has been advanced. Corrective Action Follow these steps to replace the
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    a number) Cause There is a problem with the print job. Corrective Action Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible to continue service may have occurred. Corrective Action Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer
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    Action It is past the recommended time to replace consumables for which service is required. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unknown file. Cause Data sent to keep the printer up to date (such as paper information) is in the wrong format. You have uploaded firmware for a different
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    problem...125 MediaType Mismatch ...111 Multi-sensor error ...128 No ink left...120 No ink tank loaded...121 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity...125 Not much ink is left...121 Paper cutting failed...117 Paper is crooked...116 Paper jam ...116 Paper mismatch ...111 Paper not aligned with right guide
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    Error Message iPF770 Series Sheet printing is selected...115 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized 121 The paper is too small...112 The paper is too small...112 The roll is empty...115 This paper cannot be used...114 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2 126 Top cover is open
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    N Navigate 44 P Paper Feed Slot 16, 21, 54, 89, 90 Power 2, 43, 56, 63, 66 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 60 Print Priority 80 Printer menu 45 Printhead 3, 29, 41, 55, 56, 58, 78, 96, 123 R Removing printer drivers 103 Removing the Roll 17 Replace P.head 30 Replacing Ink Tanks 24 Roll
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Large Format Printer
Series
Basic Guide
Preface
Safety Precautions
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2
Manuals for this printer
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6
Handling Paper
Handling rolls
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12
Handling sheets
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20
Consumables and Maintenance
Ink Tanks
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24
Printheads
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29
Maintenance Cartridge
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35
Cleaning the Printer
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39
Printer Parts
Operations and Display Screen
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43
Printer parts
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54
Printer Relocation
Preparing to Transfer the Printer
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60
Software Installation
Installing the Printer Driver (Windows)
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68
Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS)
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70
Convenient Printer Driver Features
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72
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
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78
Adjusting the feed amount
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80
Troubleshooting
Problems Regarding Paper
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83
Printing does not start
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93
The printer stops during a print job
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94
Problems with the printing quality
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95
Cannot print over a network
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102
Installation problems
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103
HP-GL/2 problems
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105
Other problems
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107
Error Message
Messages regarding paper
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111
Messages regarding ink
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120
Messages regarding printing or adjustment
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122
Messages regarding printheads
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123
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge
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125
Messages regarding HP-GL/2
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126
Other Messages
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127
Error Messages
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129
Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Quick Guide
Basic Guide
Electronic manual
User's Guide
Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
ENG
Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer.
Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.
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