Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 User Guide - Page 984

The printer does not go on iPF8400 Other problems The printer does not go on ...984 The printer takes time to start up ...984 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ...984 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 984 The printer consumes a lot of ink ...985 Ink Level Detection ...985 The printer does not go on Cause The printer is unplugged. The specified voltage is not supplied. Corrective Action Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. (See "Specifications.") →P.1016 The printer takes time to start up Cause The printer may have shut down incorrectly last time. This may happen after power outages or if the printer is unplugged before it is turned off. In this case, the next time power is restored, the printer's hard disk is checked, and startup may take some time. Corrective Action Please wait a while, because it may take several minutes to finish checking the hard disk. If an error message is displayed after the hard disk check, follow the instructions indicated to resolve the problem. 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 held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it. • Roll paper makes a fluttering sound during printing. There may be a fluttering sound when large paper is advanced. • You suddenly hear the sound of cleaning operations. At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep mode. • You suddenly hear the sound of ink agitation. At regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep mode. Ink agitation takes about a minute and a half. The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions. Note that other operations are not possible while "Agitating..." is displayed on the control panel. • After the printer is turned on • After data transmission • After ink tank replacement In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared 984 Cause Corrective Action The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Cartridge that was used to replace the old one. Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it again firmly. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.934 User's Guide