Canon 2163B002 User Manual

Service Manual

iPF8000 series

iPF8000

Oct 3 2006

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Symbol Description

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Memo

Introduction

REF.

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Introduction

The following rules apply throughout this Service Manual:

1. Each chapter contains sections explaining the purpose of specific functions and the relationship between electrical and mechanical systems with reference to the timing of operation.

In the diagrams, represents the path of mechanical drive; where a signal name accompanies the symbol , the arrow indicates the direction of the electric signal. The expression "turn on the power" means flipping on the power switch, closing the front door, and closing the delivery unit door, which results in supplying the machine with power.

2. In the digital circuits, '1'is used to indicate that the voltage level of a given signal is "High", while '0' is used to indicate "Low".(The voltage value, however, differs from circuit to circuit.) In addition, the asterisk (*) as in "DRMD*" indicates that the DRMD signal goes on when '0'. In practically all cases, the internal mechanisms of a microprocessor cannot be checked in the field. Therefore, the operations of the microprocessors used in the machines are not discussed: they are explained in terms of from sensors to the input of the DC controller PCB and from the output of the DC controller PCB to the loads.

The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for product improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be communicated in the form of Service Information bulletins. All service persons are expected to have a good understanding of the contents of this Service Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins and be able to identify and isolate faults in the machine."

Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 1- 1

1.1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................................1- 1

1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 1- 1

1.2.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................1- 1

1.2.2 Printhead .................................................................................................................................................................1- 1

1.2.3 Ink tank ....................................................................................................................................................................1- 2

1.2.4 Cutter unit ................................................................................................................................................................1- 2

1.2.5 Roll holder ...............................................................................................................................................................1- 2

1.2.6 Media take-up unit (option)......................................................................................................................................1- 2

1.2.7 Consumables...........................................................................................................................................................1- 3

1.3 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................1- 3

1.3.1 General Specifications.............................................................................................................................................1- 3

1.4 Detailed Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 1- 5

1.4.1 Printing mode ..........................................................................................................................................................1- 5

1.4.2 Interface Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................1- 5

1.5 Names and Functions of Components .......................................................................................................1- 6

1.5.1 Front ........................................................................................................................................................................1- 6

1.5.2 Rear.........................................................................................................................................................................1- 7

1.5.3 Carriage...................................................................................................................................................................1- 7

1.5.4 Internal parts............................................................................................................................................................1- 8

1.6 Basic Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 1- 8

1.6.1 Operation panel .......................................................................................................................................................1- 8

1.6.2 Main menu...............................................................................................................................................................1- 9

1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................1- 16

1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................1- 16

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 16

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 17

1.7.1.3 Electrical Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 18

1.7.2 Other Precautions..................................................................................................................................................1- 18

1.7.2.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 1- 18

1.7.2.2 Ink tank .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 19

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................... 1- 20

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer......................................................................................................................1- 21

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer ................................................................................................................................. 1- 21

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version .......................................................................................................................................... 1- 21

1.7.3.3 Precautions Against Static Electricity..................................................................................................................................... 1- 21

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly............................................................................................................................. 1- 21

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic feature ........................................................................................................................................................... 1- 21

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 1- 21

Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE

2.1 Basic Operation Outline..............................................................................................................................2- 1

2.1.1 Printer Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................2- 1

2.1.2 Print Driving .............................................................................................................................................................2- 1

2.2 Firmware..................................................................................................................................................... 2- 1

2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on ...........................................................................................................................2- 1

2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off ...........................................................................................................................2- 2

2.2.3 Print Control.............................................................................................................................................................2- 3

2.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function..........................................................................................................................2- 4

Contents

2.2.5 Head Management ..................................................................................................................................................2- 4

2.2.6 Printhead Overheating Protection Control ...............................................................................................................2- 4

2.2.7 Pause between Pages.............................................................................................................................................2- 4

2.2.8 White Raster Skip ....................................................................................................................................................2- 4

2.2.9 Sleep mode..............................................................................................................................................................2- 4

2.3 Printer Mechanical System......................................................................................................................... 2- 5

2.3.1 Outline......................................................................................................................................................................2- 5

2.3.1.1 Outline...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 5

2.3.2 Ink Passage .............................................................................................................................................................2- 5

2.3.2.1 Ink Passage ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 5

2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 6

2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 8

2.3.2.4 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 10

2.3.2.5 Purge Unit .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 11

2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge........................................................................................................................................................... 2- 14

2.3.2.7 Air Flow .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 14

2.3.3 Paper Path.............................................................................................................................................................2- 14

2.3.3.1 Outline.................................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 14

2.3.3.2 Paper Path ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 16

2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 16

2.4 Printer Electrical System .......................................................................................................................... 2- 16

2.4.1 Outline....................................................................................................................................................................2- 16

2.4.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 16

2.4.2 Main Controller.......................................................................................................................................................2- 17

2.4.2.1 Main controller components ................................................................................................................................................... 2- 17

2.4.3 Carriage Relay PCB...............................................................................................................................................2- 19

2.4.3.1 Carriage relay PCB components ........................................................................................................................................... 2- 19

2.4.4 Head Relay PCB....................................................................................................................................................2- 19

2.4.4.1 Head relay PCB components................................................................................................................................................. 2- 19

2.4.5 Motor Driver ...........................................................................................................................................................2- 19

2.4.5.1 Media take-up unit components ............................................................................................................................................. 2- 19

2.4.6 Maintenance Cartridge Relay PCB ........................................................................................................................2- 20

2.4.6.1 Maintenance cartridge relay PCB components...................................................................................................................... 2- 20

2.4.7 Power Supply.........................................................................................................................................................2- 20

2.4.7.1 Power supply block diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 2- 20

2.5 Detection Functions with Sensors ............................................................................................................ 2- 20

2.5.1 Cover system .........................................................................................................................................................2- 20

2.5.2 Ink passage system ...............................................................................................................................................2- 21

2.5.3 Carriage system.....................................................................................................................................................2- 23

2.5.4 Paper path system.................................................................................................................................................2- 24

2.5.5 Humidity sensor .....................................................................................................................................................2- 24

2.5.6 Media take-up Unit.................................................................................................................................................2- 25

Chapter 3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 3- 1

3.1.1 Making Pre-Checks..................................................................................................................................................3- 1

3.1.1.1 Making Pre-Checks.................................................................................................................................................................. 3- 1

3.1.2 Unpacking and Installation.......................................................................................................................................3- 1

3.1.2.1 Checking the Contents............................................................................................................................................................. 3- 1

3.1.2.2 Assembling the Stand .............................................................................................................................................................. 3- 3

3.1.2.3 Installing the Printer ................................................................................................................................................................. 3- 6

3.1.2.4 Installing the Basket ................................................................................................................................................................. 3- 7

3.1.2.5 Installing the Media Take-Up Unit (Option) ............................................................................................................................ 3- 11

3.1.2.6 Removing Protection Materials .............................................................................................................................................. 3- 17

3.1.3 Checking the Images/Operations...........................................................................................................................3- 19

3.1.3.1 Checking the Image and Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 3- 19

Contents

Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

4.1 Service Parts .............................................................................................................................................. 4- 1

4.1.1 Service parts............................................................................................................................................................4- 1

4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly...........................................................................................................................4- 1

4.2.1 Diassembly/Reassembly .........................................................................................................................................4- 1

4.3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly .......................................................................................4- 4

4.3.1 Note on locations prohibited from disassembly.......................................................................................................4- 4

4.3.2 Moving the carriage manually.................................................................................................................................. 4- 4

4.3.3 Units requiring draining of ink ..................................................................................................................................4- 5

4.3.4 External covers........................................................................................................................................................ 4- 5

4.3.5 Drive unit ...............................................................................................................................................................4- 11

4.3.6 Carriage unit .......................................................................................................................................................... 4- 12

4.3.7 Ink tube unit ...........................................................................................................................................................4- 16

4.3.8 Feeder unit ...........................................................................................................................................................4- 17

4.3.9 Purge unit ..............................................................................................................................................................4- 17

4.3.10 Ink tank unit .........................................................................................................................................................4- 18

4.3.11 Linear encoder.....................................................................................................................................................4- 21

4.3.12 Head management sensor ..................................................................................................................................4- 22

4.3.13 PCBs....................................................................................................................................................................4- 22

4.3.14 Opening the cap and moving the wiper unit ........................................................................................................4- 23

4.3.15 Opening and closing ink supply valves................................................................................................................4- 23

4.3.16 Draining the ink....................................................................................................................................................4- 24

4.4 Applying the Grease .................................................................................................................................4- 25

4.4.1 Applying the Grease ..............................................................................................................................................4- 25

4.5 Adjustment and Setup Items ....................................................................................................................4- 27

4.5.1 Action to take after replacing the feed roller HP sensor, feed roller encoder, or feed roller ..................................4- 27

4.5.2 Action to take after replacing the carriage unit or multi sensor..............................................................................4- 27

4.5.3 Action to take after replacing the head management sensor ................................................................................4- 27

Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE

5.1 Periodic Replacement Parts ....................................................................................................................... 5- 1

5.1.1 Periodic replacement parts......................................................................................................................................5- 1

5.2 Consumable Parts ......................................................................................................................................5- 1

5.2.1 Consumable parts ...................................................................................................................................................5- 1

5.3 Periodic Maintenance .................................................................................................................................5- 1

5.3.1 Regular Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................5- 1

Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................6- 1

6.1.1 Outline .....................................................................................................................................................................6- 1

6.1.1.1 Outline of Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................... 6- 1

6.1.2 Troubleshooting When Warnings Occur..................................................................................................................6- 1

6.1.2.1 Ink Level: Check ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 1

6.1.2.2 Check maint cartridge capacity. ............................................................................................................................................... 6- 1

6.1.2.3 Ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank. .................................................................................................................................. 6- 1

6.1.2.4 No ink tank loaded. Check ink tank.......................................................................................................................................... 6- 1

6.1.2.5 Close Ink Tank Cover .............................................................................................................................................................. 6- 1

6.1.2.6 End of paper feed. Cannot feed paper more. ......................................................................................................................... 6- 2

6.1.2.7 Paper Type Wrong ................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 2

6.1.2.8 GARO W12xx .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 2

6.1.2.9 Check printed document. ......................................................................................................................................................... 6- 2

6.1.2.10 Prepare for parts replacement. Call for service...................................................................................................................... 6- 2

6.1.2.11 Parts replacement time has passed. Call for service. ............................................................................................................ 6- 3

6.1.3 Troubleshooting When Errors Occur .......................................................................................................................6- 3

Contents

6.1.3.1 03870001-2015 Cutter error .................................................................................................................................................... 6- 3

6.1.3.2 03010000-200C/03010000-200E/03010000-200F/03010000-2017/03010000-2018/03016000-2010 multi sensor ............... 6- 3

6.1.3.3 03031000-2E0F Upper cover sensor error .............................................................................................................................. 6- 3

6.1.3.4 03031101-2E10 Ink tank cover switch error ............................................................................................................................ 6- 3

6.1.3.5 03031000-2E11 Carriage cover sensor error .......................................................................................................................... 6- 4

6.1.3.6 03031000-2E12 Defective paper release lever ....................................................................................................................... 6- 4

6.1.3.7 03010000-2016/03010000-2E27 Paper feed error .................................................................................................................. 6- 4

6.1.3.8 03010000-200D Cut media end error ...................................................................................................................................... 6- 4

6.1.3.9 03010000-2E1F/03060000-2E14/03060A00-2E00/03061000-2E15/03063000-2E08/03860002-2E02/03860002-2E0A/

03860002-2E0C Path mismatch error............................................................................................................................................ 6- 5

6.1.3.10 03862000-2E09 Insufficient roll media error .......................................................................................................................... 6- 5

6.1.3.11 03890000-2920 Media take-up motor error ........................................................................................................................... 6- 5

6.1.3.12 03890000-2921 Media take-up paper detection sensor error ................................................................................................ 6- 5

6.1.3.13 03060A00-2E1B Roll media end error ................................................................................................................................... 6- 5

6.1.3.14 03861001-2405/03861001-2406 Borderless printing error .................................................................................................... 6- 6

6.1.3.15 03810104-2500/03810101-2501/03810102-2502/03810103-2503/03810112-2504/03810113-2505/03810106-2506/

03810105-2508/03810115-2509/03810107-250A/03810109-250B/03810108-250C No ink error ................................................ 6- 6

6.1.3.16 03830104-2520/03830101-2521/03830102-2522/03830103-2523/03830112-2524/03830113-2525/03830106-2526/ 03830105-2528/03830115-2529/03830107-252A/03830109-252B/03830108-252C Ink tank is not installed. ( This error occurs

when the ink tank is replaced.)....................................................................................................................................................... 6- 6

6.1.3.17 03800204-2540/03830201-2541/03830202-2542/03830203-2543/03830212-2544/03830213-2545/03830206-2546/

03830205-2548/03830215-2549/03830207-254A/03830209-254B/03830208-254C Invalid ink tank ID.......................................6- 6

6.1.3.18 03830304-2560/03830301-2561/03830302-2562/03830303-2563/03830312-2564/03830313-2565/03830306-2566/ 03830305-2568/03830305-2568/03830315-2569/03830307-256A/03830309-256B/03830308-256C Ink tank EEPROM error ...6- 6

6.1.3.19 03810204-2570/03810201-2571/03810202-2572/03810203-2573/03810212-2574/03810213-2575/03810206-2576/ 03810205-2578/03810215-2579/03810207-257A/03810209-257B/03810208-257C Ink low error (occurs when replacing the

printhead) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 6

6.1.3.20 03810204-2580/03810201-2581/03810202-2582/03810203-2583/03810212-2584/03810213-2585/03810206-2586/ 03810205-2588/03810215-2589/03810207-258A/03810209-258B/03810208-258C Ink low error (occures when cleaning B is

executed)........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6- 7

6.1.3.21 03810204-2590/03810201-2591/03810202-2592/03810203-2593/03810212-2594/03810213-2595/03810206-2596/

03810205-2598/03810215-2599/03810207-259A/03810209-259B/03810208-259C Ink low error (occures when printing) ......... 6- 7

6.1.3.22 03800301-2801/03800201-2802/03800401-2803/03800201-2812/03800302-2809/03800202-280A/03800402-280B/

03800202-2813 Printhead error ..................................................................................................................................................... 6- 7

6.1.3.23 03800101-2800/03800102-2808/03800201-2804/03800202-2807 Printhead installing error ............................................... 6- 7

6.1.3.24 03800501-280D/03800502-280E Defective printhead nozzle .............................................................................................. 6- 8

6.1.3.25 03841201-2816/03841201-2817/03841101-2818/03841001-2819/03841001-281B Maintenance cartridge error................ 6- 8

6.1.3.26 03010000-2820/03010000-2821/03010000-2822/03010000-2823/03130031-2F32/03010000-2F33/ Adjustment error ...... 6- 8

6.1.3.27 03130031-260E Gap detection error...................................................................................................................................... 6- 8

6.1.3.28 03130031-260F Gap adjustment error................................................................................................................................... 6- 8

6.1.3.29 03130031-2618 VH voltage abnormality error ....................................................................................................................... 6- 9

6.1.3.30 03800500-2F2F/03800500-2F30 Head management sensor error ....................................................................................... 6- 9

6.1.3.31 03130031-2F16 Mist fan error................................................................................................................................................ 6- 9

6.1.3.32 03130031-2F17 Suction fan error .......................................................................................................................................... 6- 9

6.1.3.33 03030000-2E21 IEEE1394 Error ........................................................................................................................................... 6- 9

6.1.3.34 03130031-2F25 Carriage home position error ..................................................................................................................... 6- 10

6.1.3.35 03130031-2F26/03130031-2F27 Carriage motor error........................................................................................................ 6- 10

6.1.3.36 03130031-2F1F/03130031-2F20 Defective sensor in purge unit......................................................................................... 6- 10

6.1.3.37 03130031-2F22/03130031-2F23/03130031-2F2D Purge motor driving error ..................................................................... 6- 10

6.1.3.38 03130031-2F2A Feed roller home position error ................................................................................................................. 6- 10

6.1.3.39 03130031-2F3A valve open/close error .............................................................................................................................. 6- 10

6.1.3.40 03130031-2F2E Roll media feeding error ............................................................................................................................ 6- 11

6.1.3.41 03130031-2F28 Lift motor time out error ............................................................................................................................. 6- 11

6.1.3.42 03130031-2F13 A/D Converter external trigger output stopped .......................................................................................... 6- 11

6.1.3.43 03130031-2F14 ASIC Register cannot be written................................................................................................................ 6- 11

6.1.3.44 03900001-4042/03900001-4049 Firmware error ................................................................................................................. 6- 11

6.1.3.45 E194-4034 Sensor calibration error ..................................................................................................................................... 6- 11

6.1.4 Troubleshooting When Service Call Errors Occur .................................................................................................6- 12

6.1.4.1 E141-4046 Recovery system's count error ............................................................................................................................ 6- 12

6.1.4.2 E144-4047 Supply system's count error ................................................................................................................................ 6- 12

6.1.4.3 E146-4001 Waste ink count full ............................................................................................................................................. 6- 12

6.1.4.4 E161-403E/E161-403F Abnormally high head temperature .................................................................................................. 6- 12

6.1.4.5 E194-404A Non-discharge detection count error................................................................................................................... 6- 12

Contents

6.1.4.6 E196-4040/E196-4041/E196-4042/E196-4043/E196-4044/E196-4045 Main controller PCB error....................................... 6- 12

6.1.4.7 E198-401C/E198-401D/E198-401E RTC error...................................................................................................................... 6- 12

6.2 Location of Connectors and Pin Arrangement..........................................................................................6- 13

6.2.1 Main controller PCB...............................................................................................................................................6- 13

6.2.2 Carriage relay PCB................................................................................................................................................6- 22

6.2.3 Head relay PCB.....................................................................................................................................................6- 30

6.3 Version Up................................................................................................................................................6- 37

6.3.1 Firmware Update Tool ...........................................................................................................................................6- 37

6.4 Service Tools ............................................................................................................................................6- 38

6.4.1 List of Tools ...........................................................................................................................................................6- 38

Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE

7.1 Service Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 7- 1

7.1.1 Service Mode...........................................................................................................................................................7- 1

7.1.2 Map of the Service mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 1

7.1.3 Details for Service mode .........................................................................................................................................7- 6

7.2 Special Mode............................................................................................................................................7- 12

7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing ..................................................................................................................................7- 12

Chapter 8 ERROR CODE

8.1 Outline ........................................................................................................................................................8- 1

8.1.1 Outline .....................................................................................................................................................................8- 1

8.2 Warning Table ............................................................................................................................................ 8- 1

8.2.1 Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................8- 1

8.3 Error Table..................................................................................................................................................8- 2

8.3.1 Errors.......................................................................................................................................................................8- 2

8.4 Sevice Call Table........................................................................................................................................8- 5

8.4.1 Service call errors....................................................................................................................................................8- 5

Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Contents

1.1 Product Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2.2 Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2.3 Ink tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.2.4 Cutter unit .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.5 Roll holder ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.6 Media take-up unit (option) ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.7 Consumables ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.3 Product Specifications....................................................................................................................................................1-3

1.3.1 General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-3

1.4 Detailed Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................1-5

1.4.1 Printing mode............................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.4.2 Interface Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-5

1.5 Names and Functions of Components ...........................................................................................................................1-6

1.5.1 Front ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-6

1.5.2 Rear .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-7

1.5.3 Carriage........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-7

1.5.4 Internal parts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-8

1.6 Basic Operation..............................................................................................................................................................1-8

1.6.1 Operation panel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1-8

1.6.2 Main menu ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-9

1.7 Safety and Precautions.................................................................................................................................................1-16

1.7.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-16

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-16

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink .............................................................................................................................................................................................1-17

1.7.1.3 Electrical Parts .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-18

1.7.2 Other Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-18

1.7.2.1 Printhead ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-18

1.7.2.2 Ink tank..........................................................................................................................................................................................................1-19

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-20

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 1-21

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.........................................................................................................................................................1-21

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version ................................................................................................................................................................1-21

1.7.3.3 Precautions Against Static Electricity ...........................................................................................................................................................1-21

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly.....................................................................................................................................................1-21

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic feature ..................................................................................................................................................................................1-21

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery.................................................................................................................................................................. 1-21

1.1 Product Overview

Chapter 1

1.1.1 Product Overview

This printer is a large-format printer that prints in a maximum width of 44 inches with high-speed photographic picture quality. This printer is a stand-mounted type printer and is capable of output to either roll media or cut sheet.

Product Components

[6]

[3]

[8]

[1]

[4]

[2]

[7]

[5]

[2]

[9]

[3]

[10]

0014-8814

[11]

[12]

F-1-1 T-1-1

[1] Upper cover [8] Roll holder

[2] Ink tank cover unit (R) [9] Ink tank

[3] Ink tank cover unit (L) [10] Printhead

[4] Operation panel [11] Belt stopper

[5] Stand (USA: Bundled/ Others: Option) [12] Hex key wrench

[6] Basket [13] Pocket

[7] Media take-up unit (Option) [14] Power cord

[13]

[14]

1.2 Features

1.2.1 Features

- Media pass in widths up to 44 inches (1117.6 mm).

- Large ink tanks save the need for their replacement.

- Uninterrupted printing from subtanks.

- BK and MBK inks are loaded concurrently to eliminate the need for their replacement.

- Media take-up unit (option) is supported.

- Media take-up unit (option) can be mounted concurrently with a basket.

- Durability will be added by maintenance kit.

- Large LCD panel displays more information and makes operations easier.

- High resolutions of 2400 x 1200 dpi maximum, coupled with the exceptionally light-fast, water-proof and ozone-proof 12-color pigment inks of MBK, BK, PC, C, PM, M, Y, R, G, B, GY, and PGY, deliver high-quality photographic picture quality.

- USB2.0 Hi-speed interface and 10Base-T/100Base-TX in standard support of a TCP/IP network, plus optional support of IEEE1394.

- Barcodes printed on roll media make remaining roll media management possible.

- Borderless four-side printing support (roll media) removes laborious cutting work, easing the job of creating posters to a significant degree.

- High-speed printing with a 1-inch head for each color (1,280 nozzles), under bidirectional print control.

- Ink supply through tubing to a completely independent printhead and large-capacity ink tanks.

1.2.2 Printhead

The printhead that mounts on the carriage is an integrated six-color disposable printhead. It has 2,560 nozzles for each color, comprising two trays of 1,280 nozzles each arranged in a zigzag pattern. If print quality remains unimproved even after a specified cleaning operation, replace the printhead. Replacement about one year after the date of initial unpacking is also recommended.

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1.2.3 Ink tank

Ink tanks are disposable. The ink tanks come with 12 colors: mat black (MBK), black (BK), photocyan (PC), cyan (C), photomagenta (PM), magenta (M), yellow (Y), red (R), blue (B), green (G), gray (GY) and photogray (PGY). Each of these inks are pigment ink. The tanks are also available in two capacities: 330 mL and 700 mL. Each tank is furnished with a notch for preventing incorrect installation, which will allow the tank to be installed only at the position marked in the right color. An ink tank should be replaced when an ink tank replacement prompt message appears or when six months expire after the date of initial unpacking, whichever occurs earlier.

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1.2.4 Cutter unit

The cutter unit that mounts on the carriage unit is disposable. Replace the cutter unit when it gets dull.

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1.2.5 Roll holder

The printer comes with a roll holder for paper tubes having an inside diameter of 2 inches as standard. It supports an optional roller holder for paper tubes having an inside diameter of 3 inches. Both roll holders clamp the paper tubes of roll media with an outside diameter of 150 mm or less from inside.

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1.2.6 Media take-up unit (option)

The media take-up unit takes up roll media, ranging in width from 17 to 44 inches, on a 2 or 3-inch paper tube in roll form after they are printed by the host computer. Taking up begins automatically when a sensor attached to the bottom of the stand detects a roll delivered after printing falling down due to the weight of a weight roller. Rolls may also be manually taken up by using a button on the media take-up unit.

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The media take-up unit has an overload protection feature to prevent accidents while taking up rolls. (The feature will shut down the motor automatically when an overload occurs while taking up a roll.)

Additional features of the media take-up unit include:

- An adapter may be installed to support a 3-inch paper tube.

- Rolls can be rewound by feeding them backward to visually check images.

- Weight rollers varying in length to suit specific roll widths ensure added takeup efficiency.

- The printer detects errors in the media take-up unit by itself.

- Linked with the printer's sleep mode.

1.2.7 Consumables

Printhead

The expendable printhead is the same as the one that comes with the printer.

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Ink tanks

Expendable ink tanks contain 12 colors: mat black, black, photocyan, cyan, photomagenta, magenta, yellow, red, blue, green, gray and photogray. Each tank is available in two capacities: 330 mL and 700 mL. Usable for six months after unpacking.

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Maintenance cartridge

The expendable maintenance cartridge is the same as the one that comes with the printer.

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1.3 Product Specifications

1.3.1 General Specifications

Type Bubblejet printer (stand model)

Feeding system Roll media: Manual (front loading)

Feeding capacity Roll media: 1 roll (up to 150 mm outside diameter)

Delivery method Forward delivery, face up

Cut media: Paper tray (front loading)

Standard roll holder: Paper tube, 50.8 mm (2") inside diameter Cut media: 1

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Sheet delivery capability 1 (loaded in a basket)

Cutter Automatic cross-cutter (round blade)

Type of media Plain Paper,Plain Paper(High Quality),Plain Paper(High Grade),

Supported thickness 0.07 mm to 0.8 mm

Media size (Roll media) Width: 254 mm (10") to 1117.6 mm (44")

Media size (Cut sheet) Width: 203.2 mm (8") to 1117.6 mm (44")

Printable area (Roll media) Internal area, excluding a 5-mm top, bottom and left and right margins.

Printable area (Cut sheet) Internal area, excluding a 5-mm top margin, a 23-mm bottom margin and

Printing recommendation area (Roll media)

Printing recommendation area (Cut sheet)

Borderless printing * Roll media only

Emulation None.

Interface USB 2.0 Hi-speed

Printhead/Ink Tank type Independent printhead/ink tanks

Printhead PF-02

Ink tank PFI-301 MBK/BK/PC/C/PM/M/Y/R/G/B/GY/PGY

Detection functions (Cover system)

Detection functions (Ink passage system)

Detection functions (Carriage system)

Detection functions (Paper path system)

Operating noise Operating: Approx. 54dB (A) or less

Operating environment Operating temperature: 5oC to 35oC

Print quality guaranteed environment

Power supply AC100 to 240V, 1.9A, 50/60Hz

Power consumption (Maximum) Maximum: 190W

Power consumption Sleep mode:

Printer unit dimensions (WxDxH)

Recycled Coated Paper,Coated Paper,Heavyweight Coated Paper,Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Premium Matte Paper,Glossy Photo Paper,Semi-Glossy Photo Paper,Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper,Heavyweight SemiGlos Photo Paper,Synthetic Paper,Adhesive Synthetic Paper,Backlit Film,Backprint Film,Flame-Resistant Cloth,Fabric Banner,Thin Fabric Banner,Proofing Paper,Fine Art Photo,Fine Art Heavyweight Photo,Fine Art Textured,Fine Art Watercolor,Fine Art Block Print,Canvas Matte,Canvas SemiGlossy,Japanese Paper Washi, Colored Coated Paper, CAD Tracing Paper,CAD Translucent Matte Film,CAD Clear Film

Length: 203.2 mm (8") to 18000 mm (709") * Outer diameter of roll :150mm or less * The maximum amount of length may vary by the using operating system or the applications.

Length: 203.2 mm (8") to 1600 mm (63")

* The printable area may vary with each type of paper media used.

5-mm left and right margins.

Internal area, excluding a 20-mm top margin, a 5-mm bottom margin and 7-mm left and right margins.

Internal area, excluding a 20 mm top margin, a 23-mm bottom margin and 7-mm left and right margins.

width: 254 mm (10"), 355.6 mm (14"), 406.4 mm (16"), 515 mm (20.28"), 594 mm (23.39"), 609.6 mm (24"), 841 mm (33.11"), 914.4 mm (36"), 1030 mm (40.55"), 1066.8 mm (42"),

Network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) IEEE1394 (optional)

Structure: Integrated six-color assembly Number of nozzles: 2,560 for each color

PFI-701 MBK/BK/PC/C/PM/M/Y/R/G/B/GY/PGY Ink type: Pigment ink Ink tank capacity: PFI-301 330 mL, PFI-701 700 mL

Cover open/closed detection: Yes Left and right ink tank cover open/closed detection: Yes

Ink tank presence/absence detection: Yes Remaining ink level detection: Yes Maintenance cartridge presence/absence detection: Yes Used ink tank full detection: Yes

Printhead presence/absence detection: Yes Carriage position detection: Yes Carriage home position detection: Yes Carriage cover open/closed detection: Yes Carriage temperature detection: Yes Printhead height detection: Yes Non-discharging nozzle detection: Yes Non-discharging nozzle backup feature: Yes

Paper presence/absence detection: Yes Paper width detection: Yes Skew detection: Yes Paper release lever position detection: Yes Remaining roll media detection: Yes Feed roller rotation detection: Yes

Idle: Approx. 35dB (A) or less

Relative humidity: 10% to 90%RH

Guaranteed print quality temperature: 15oC to 30oC Relative humidity: 10% to 80%RH

5W or less (100 to 120V, 8W or less when IEEE1394 installed) 6W or less (220 to 240V, 9W or less when IEEE1394 installed) Powered off: 1W or less

1893 mm x 975 mm x 1144 mm (including stand and basket)

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Weight Printer: Approx. 111kg

Stand: Approx. 28kg Media take-up unit: Approx. 5kg

1.4 Detailed Specifications

1.4.1 Printing mode

Media Type Print

Plain Paper Plain Paper(High Quality) Plain Paper(High Grade)

Recycled Coated Paper Coated Paper Heavyweight Coated Paper Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper

Premium Matte Paper Glossy Photo Paper Semi-Glossy Photo Paper Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper Heavyweight SemiGlos Photo Paper Synthetic Paper Adhesive Synthetic Paper Backlit Film Backprint Film Flame-Resistant Cloth Fabric Banner Thin Fabric Banner Proofing Paper Fine Art Photo Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Fine Art Textured Fine Art Watercolor Fine Art Block Print Canvas Matte Canvas Semi-Glossy Japanese Paper Washi

Colored Coated Paper Image standard 300 1200x1200 4 Bi-directional

CAD Tracing Paper CAD Translucent Matte Film CAD Clear Film

Priority

Image draft 300 1200x1200 2 Bi-directional

Line drawing /Text

Office document

Image standard 300 1200x1200 4 Bi-directional

Image standard 600 1200x1200 6 Bi-directional

Line drawing /Text

*1 Uni-directional can be selected optionally from the printer driver.

1.4.2 Interface Specifications

a. USB (standard)

(1) Interface type USB 2.0, Full speed (12 Mbits/sec), Hi-speed (480 Mbits/sec) (2) Data transfer system Control transfer Bulk transfer (3) Signal level Compliant with the USB standard. (4) Interface cable Twisted-pair shielded cable, 5.0 m max. Compliant with the USB standard. Wire materials: AWG No.28, data wire pair (AWF: American Wire Gauge) AWG No.20 to No.28, power distribution wire pair (5) Interface connector Printer side: Series B receptacle compliant with USB standard Cable side: Series B plug compliant with USB standard

b. Network (standard)

(1) Interface type Interface compliant with IEEE802.3 (2) Data transfer system 10Base-T/100Base-TX (3) Signal level Input: Threshold 10Base-T: Max. +585 mV, Min. +300 mV 100Base-TX: Turn-on +1000 mV diff pk-pk, Turn-off +200 mV diff pk-pk Output: 10Base-T: +2.2 V to +2.8 V 100Base-TX: +0.95 to +1.05 V (4) Interface cable Category 5 (UTP or FTP) cable, 100 m or shorter

Print Quality Processing

standard 300 1200x1200 4 Bi-directional