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Canon iPF785 Service Manual. Parts Catalog

Service Manual
iPF780/760/750 series
iPF785
Mar 27 2014
Application
This manual has been issued by Canon Inc. for qualified persons to learn technical theory, installation, maintenance, and repair
of products. This manual covers all localities where the products are sold. For this reason, there may be information in this
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COPYRIGHT © 2001 CANON INC.
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Use of this manual should be strictly supervised to avoid disclosure of confidential information.
Symbols Used
This documentation uses the following symbols to indicate special information:
Symbol Description
Indicates an item of a non-specific nature, possibly classified as Note, Caution, or Warning.
Indicates an item requiring care to avoid electric shocks.
Indicates an item requiring care to avoid combustion (fire).
Indicates an item prohibiting disassembly to avoid electric shocks or problems.
Indicates an item requiring disconnection of the power plug from the electric outlet.
Indicates an item intended to provide notes assisting the understanding of the topic in question.
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Introduction
REF.
Indicates an item of reference assisting the understanding of the topic in question.
Provides a description of a service mode.
Provides a description of the nature of an error indication.
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
Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 1- 1
1.1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................................1- 1
1.2 Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 1- 2
1.2.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................1- 2
1.2.2 Printhead .................................................................................................................................................................1- 2
1.2.3 Ink Tank...................................................................................................................................................................1- 2
1.2.4 Cutter.......................................................................................................................................................................1- 3
1.2.5 Roll Holder............................................................................................................................................................... 1- 3
1.2.6 Stand (ST-34) ..........................................................................................................................................................1- 4
1.2.7 Hard Disk Drive .......................................................................................................................................................1- 7
1.2.8 Consumables...........................................................................................................................................................1- 7
1.3 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................1- 8
1.3.1 Product Specifications .............................................................................................................................................1- 8
1.4 Detailed Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 1- 9
1.4.1 Interface Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................1- 9
1.5 Names and Functions of Components ..................................................................................................... 1- 11
1.5.1 Front ......................................................................................................................................................................1- 11
1.5.2 Side .......................................................................................................................................................................1- 12
1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside).................................................................................................................................................1- 13
1.5.4 Roll Unit Cover (Inside) .........................................................................................................................................1- 14
1.5.5 Carriage.................................................................................................................................................................1- 14
1.5.6 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) .........................................................................................................................................1- 15
1.5.7 Stand (ST-34) ........................................................................................................................................................1- 16
1.6 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 1- 17
1.6.1 Operation Panel.....................................................................................................................................................1- 17
1.6.2 Display...................................................................................................................................................................1- 18
1.6.3 Menu......................................................................................................................................................................1- 19
1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................1- 39
1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................1- 39
1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 39
1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 40
1.7.1.3 Electric Parts.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 41
1.7.2 Other Precautions..................................................................................................................................................1- 42
1.7.2.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 1- 42
1.7.2.2 Ink Tank ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 43
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................... 1- 43
1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer......................................................................................................................1- 45
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer ................................................................................................................................. 1- 45
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version .......................................................................................................................................... 1- 45
1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity ..................................................................................................................................... 1- 45
1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly............................................................................................................................. 1- 45
1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature .......................................................................................................................................................... 1- 45
1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 1- 46
Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE
2.1 Basic Operation Outline..............................................................................................................................2- 1
2.1.1 Printer Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................2- 1
2.1.2 Print Signal Sequence .............................................................................................................................................2- 2
2.1.3 Print Driving .............................................................................................................................................................2- 3
Contents
2.2 Firmware .................................................................................................................................................... 2- 5
2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on............................................................................................................................2- 5
2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off............................................................................................................................2- 6
2.2.3 Print Position Adjustment Function ..........................................................................................................................2- 7
2.2.4 Head Management ..................................................................................................................................................2- 7
2.2.5 Printhead Overheating Protection Control ...............................................................................................................2- 7
2.2.6 Pause between Pages.............................................................................................................................................2- 7
2.2.7 White Raster Skip ....................................................................................................................................................2- 7
2.2.8 Sleep Mode..............................................................................................................................................................2- 7
2.2.9 Shut Down Mode .....................................................................................................................................................2- 7
2.2.10 Hard Disk Drive......................................................................................................................................................2- 8
2.3 Printer Mechanical System......................................................................................................................... 2- 9
2.3.1 Outline......................................................................................................................................................................2- 9
2.3.1.1 Outline...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 9
2.3.2 Ink Passage ...........................................................................................................................................................2- 10
2.3.2.1 Ink Passage ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 10
2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 11
2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 13
2.3.2.4 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 17
2.3.2.5 Purge Unit .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 18
2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge........................................................................................................................................................... 2- 23
2.3.2.7 Air Flow .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 24
2.3.3 Paper Path.............................................................................................................................................................2- 26
2.3.3.1 Outline.................................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 26
2.3.3.2 Paper Path ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 27
2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 29
2.4 Printer Electrical System .......................................................................................................................... 2- 30
2.4.1 Outline....................................................................................................................................................................2- 30
2.4.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 30
2.4.2 Main Controller.......................................................................................................................................................2- 32
2.4.2.1 Main controller PCB components .......................................................................................................................................... 2- 32
2.4.2.2 Connectors and Pin Arrangement of Main controller PCB..................................................................................................... 2- 34
2.4.2.3 HDD expansion PCB components ......................................................................................................................................... 2- 41
2.4.3 Carriage Relay PCB...............................................................................................................................................2- 41
2.4.3.1 Carriage PCB components .................................................................................................................................................... 2- 41
2.4.3.2 Connectors and Pin Arrangement of Carriage PCB .............................................................................................................. 2- 42
2.4.4 Maintenance Cartridge Relay PCB ........................................................................................................................2- 46
2.4.4.1 Maintenance cartridge relay PCB components...................................................................................................................... 2- 46
2.4.5 Power Supply.........................................................................................................................................................2- 47
2.4.5.1 Power supply block diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 2- 47
2.4.5.2 Connectors and Pin Arrangement of Power supply PCB....................................................................................................... 2- 48
2.5 Detection Functions with Sensors ............................................................................................................ 2- 49
2.5.1 Covers....................................................................................................................................................................2- 49
2.5.2 Ink passage system ...............................................................................................................................................2- 50
2.5.3 Carriage system.....................................................................................................................................................2- 53
2.5.4 Paper path system.................................................................................................................................................2- 55
2.5.5 Others ....................................................................................................................................................................2- 57
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Transporting the Printer.............................................................................................................................. 3- 1
3.1.1 Transporting the Printer ...........................................................................................................................................3- 1
3.1.1.1 Transporting the Printer ........................................................................................................................................................... 3- 1
3.1.2 Reinstalling the Printer.............................................................................................................................................3- 6
3.1.2.1 Reinstalling the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................. 3- 6
Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
Contents
4.1 Service Parts .............................................................................................................................................. 4- 1
4.1.1 Service Parts ...........................................................................................................................................................4- 1
4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly...........................................................................................................................4- 2
4.2.1 Disassembly/Reassembly ....................................................................................................................................... 4- 2
4.3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly .......................................................................................4- 2
4.3.1 Note: Items that should never be disassembled......................................................................................................4- 2
4.3.2 Moving the carriage manually.................................................................................................................................. 4- 2
4.3.3 Units requiring draining of ink ..................................................................................................................................4- 3
4.3.4 External Covers .......................................................................................................................................................4- 4
4.3.5 Drive Unit............................................................................................................................................................... 4- 15
4.3.6 Cutter.....................................................................................................................................................................4- 19
4.3.7 Purge Unit..............................................................................................................................................................4- 21
4.3.8 Ink Tank Unit .........................................................................................................................................................4- 25
4.3.9 Ink Tube Unit .........................................................................................................................................................4- 29
4.3.10 Waste Ink Collection Unit.....................................................................................................................................4- 33
4.3.11 Multi Sensor.........................................................................................................................................................4- 38
4.3.12 Linear Encoder .................................................................................................................................................... 4- 39
4.3.13 Head Management Sensor..................................................................................................................................4- 44
4.3.14 PCBs....................................................................................................................................................................4- 45
4.3.15 Opening/Closing the Ink Supply Valve ................................................................................................................4- 46
4.3.16 Draining the ink....................................................................................................................................................4- 47
4.4 Applying the Grease .................................................................................................................................4- 48
4.4.1 Applying the Grease ..............................................................................................................................................4- 48
4.5 Adjustment and Setup Items ....................................................................................................................4- 52
4.5.1 Adjustment Item List ..............................................................................................................................................4- 52
4.5.2 Procedure after Replacing the Carriage Unit or Multi Sensor ...............................................................................4- 52
4.5.3 Procedure after Replacing the Feed Roller or Feed Roller Encoder .....................................................................4- 52
4.5.4 Procedure after Replacing the Head Management Sensor ...................................................................................4- 52
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- 3
5.3.1 Periodic Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................5- 3
Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................6- 1
6.1.1 Outline .....................................................................................................................................................................6- 1
6.1.1.1 Outline of Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................... 6- 1
6.2 Error Code .................................................................................................................................................. 6- 1
6.2.1 Outline .....................................................................................................................................................................6- 1
6.2.1.1 Outline...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 1
6.2.2 Warning Table .........................................................................................................................................................6- 2
6.2.2.1 Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6- 2
6.2.3 Error Table...............................................................................................................................................................6- 6
6.2.3.1 Errors ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 6
6.2.4 Sevice Call Table...................................................................................................................................................6- 17
6.2.4.1 Service Call Errors ................................................................................................................................................................. 6- 17
6.3 Service Software ...................................................................................................................................... 6- 18
6.3.1 L Printer Service Tool ............................................................................................................................................6- 18
6.4 Firmware Update Tool ..............................................................................................................................6- 22
6.4.1 imagePROGRAF Firmware Update Tool ..............................................................................................................6- 22
Contents
6.5 Service Tools............................................................................................................................................ 6- 24
6.5.1 Tool List .................................................................................................................................................................6- 24
Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE
7.1 Service Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 7- 1
7.1.1 Service Mode Operation ..........................................................................................................................................7- 1
7.1.2 Map of the Service Mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 2
7.1.3 Details of Service Mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 10
7.1.4 e-Maintenance/imageWARE Remote....................................................................................................................7- 28
7.1.5 Viewing PRINT INF................................................................................................................................................7- 38
7.2 Special Mode............................................................................................................................................ 7- 53
7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing ..................................................................................................................................7- 53

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Contents
Contents
1.1 Product Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2.2 Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.3 Ink Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.4 Cutter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.2.5 Roll Holder................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.6 Stand (ST-34)............................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.2.7 Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.2.8 Consumables ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-7
1.3 Product Specifications....................................................................................................................................................1-8
1.3.1 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.4 Detailed Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................1-9
1.4.1 Interface Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-9
1.5 Names and Functions of Components .........................................................................................................................1-11
1.5.1 Front ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-11
1.5.2 Side ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-12
1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
1.5.4 Roll Unit Cover (Inside) ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-14
1.5.5 Carriage...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-14
1.5.6 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)............................................................................................................................................................. 1-15
1.5.7 Stand (ST-34)............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-16
1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................................1-17
1.6.1 Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-17
1.6.2 Display ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-18
1.6.3 Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-19
1.7 Safety and Precautions.................................................................................................................................................1-39
1.7.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-39
1.7.1.1 Moving Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-39
1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink .............................................................................................................................................................................................1-40
1.7.1.3 Electric Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-41
1.7.2 Other Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-42
1.7.2.1 Printhead ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-42
1.7.2.2 Ink Tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................................1-43
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-43
1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 1-45
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.........................................................................................................................................................1-45
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version ................................................................................................................................................................1-45
1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity ............................................................................................................................................................1-45
1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly.....................................................................................................................................................1-45
1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature..................................................................................................................................................................................1-45
1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery.................................................................................................................................................................. 1-46

1.1 Product Overview

Chapter 1

1.1.1 Product Overview

This printer is capable of printing on A4- to A0-size cut sheets and its maximum print width is 36 inches. This printer is a desktop large-format printer five-colors (dye- and pigment-based colors) printer that can be used to print CAD and office documents as well as handy POP and posters.
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[1] Roll media cover [9] Maintenance cartridge
[2] Media loading slot [10] Cutter unit
[3] Roll media temporary table [11] Cutter rail
[4] Release lever [12] Paper eject slot
[5] Operation panel [13] Output guide
[6] Ink tank cover [14] Upper cover
[7] Media alignment line [15] Width guide
[8] Maintenance cartridge cover [16] Stand
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1.2 Features

1.2.1 Features

- High resolutions of 2,400 x 1,200 dpi maximum, coupled with the exceptionally light-fast, water-proof and ozone-proof five-color pigment inks of Y, M, C, PBK and MBK, deliver high-quality photographic picture quality.
- Black ink suitable for the selected media type is automatically selected from two types of black ink, "black ink" for vivid and glossy printing and "matte black ink" for matte and high-quality printing.
- A 160-by-128-dot-large LCD
- One-inch wide printhead having 2,560 nozzles per color, which are as many as the those of the existing models. High-density printhead technology "FINE" that can satisfy both of beautiful and fast printing requirements of a high order is employed for accurate ejection of ultrasmall 4-pl drops of ink to the target positions. Prints with 2,400 x 1,200 dpi resolution can be made at a high speed.
- Imaging processor "L-COA" incorporated for high-speed image data processing. High-speed processing of 5-color, 12-bit large-size images and printer control for high-accuracy operation of high-density head can be performed with a single chip.
- Standard support for 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
- Borderless printing on and auto cutting of roll media.
- The hard disk is installed for better print job management.
- All operations such as loading the roll media and cassette paper can be carried out at the front (top) of the printer.
- The printer can be installed with its back in touch with the wall, requiring no installation space at the back of the printer.
- A subtank mounted at the ink port allows you to replace the ink tank during printing.
- The pressure of suction from the borderless printing ink catch groove changes automatically with the media size, preventing shift of media edges and staining of the backside of the media.
- A printhead having nozzles (I-shaped nozzle) with a new shape reduces ink mist, ensuring superfine printing.
- Data scanned using CanoScan can be easily printed on large-size paper just like a dedicated copier. Just pressing the Start button allows you to blow up an original of up to A3 size in collaboration with Canon Image RUNNER.
- Compatibility with e-maintenance/imageWARE Remote allows centralized management of customers' printer information.
Functional enhancements new to this model include:
- Compatible with a large-capacity 300-ml ink tank in addition to the existing 130-ml ink tank.

1.2.2 Printhead

The printhead that mounts on the carriage is an integrated six-color disposable printhead. It has 5,120 nozzles for MBK and 2,560 nozzles for each additional color arranged in a staggered pattern. If print quality remains unimproved even after a specified cleaning operation, replace the printhead.
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1.2.3 Ink Tank

The ink tank is disposable. There are four dye-based ink colors (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) and one pigment-based ink color (matte black). The two types of ink tanks (130 ml and 300 ml ink tank) are available for each color. This printer features a mechanism by which only the correct color ink tank will fit in the given slot. When the message that ink tank is empty is displayed, replace the ink tank with a new one.
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1.2.4 Cutter

The cutter attached to the cutter unit is a round cutter.
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1.2.5 Roll Holder

The roller holder accepts paper tubes having inside diameters of both 2 and 3 inches. It is furnished with attachments for 2- and 3-inch diameter paper tubes. The roll holder clamps the paper tube of a roll not exceeding 150 mm in outside diameter from the inside.
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[2-inch paper tube attachment]
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[3-inch paper tube attachment R]
[3-inch paper tube attachment L]
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1.2.6 Stand (ST-34)

The stand [1] is equipped with casters so that the printer can be easily moved. The output stacker [2] included with stand can use by the three ways of the regular position or two extended positions.
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- When delivering the printing to the output stacker: Use the position [A].
- When not using the output stacker or moving the printer: Use the position [B]. When moving the printer, raise the auxiliary rod to the position of extended position. The output stacker may touch the floor and be soiled or damaged.
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- Changing from the regular position to extended position A.
1) Raise the auxiliary rod [1] to the position [A] of the illustration to change to the extended position A.
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2) Pull out the switching stopper [1] when using roll paper that is A1 size or has a width of 24 inches.
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- Changing from the regular position to extended position B.
1) Grasp the output stacker handle [1] to set the guide as shown in the following illustration.
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2) Open the output stacker ejection guides [1] toward the front.
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- Changing from the extended position B to regular position.
1) Close the output stacker ejection guides [1] and pull the output stacker release lever [2] forward to release the lock, and then grasp the output stacker handle [3] to return the guide.
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1.2.7 Hard Disk Drive

Each print job received from the host computer is saved to the hard disk drive(serial ATA connection) attached to the printer, so the printer can print the job repeat­edly as needed, without having to wait for its retransmission from the host computer.
Saving print jobs will offer the following benefits:
- Eased computer workload A print job may be automatically preserved to the hard disk when printing or may be preserved to the hard disk without printing. A print job preserved can be
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printed in as many copies as needed without having to use the host computer.
- Reprinting after error occurrence If the printer encounters errors, such as paper out, while printing a print job, it can resume the print operation as soon as the errors are cleared, without needing its retransmission from the host computer.
- Higher print work efficiency Print jobs can be printed selectively or in a specified number of copies without using a host computer. Multiple print jobs can be printed batched. Unattended print operations in the nighttime are also possible.

1.2.8 Consumables

Printhead
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The consumable printhead is the same as that supplied with the printer.
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Ink Tanks
The consumable ink tanks are available in five colors (matte black, black, cyan, magenta and yellow).
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Maintenance Cartridge
The consumable maintenance cartridge is the same as that supplied with the printer.
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1.3 Product Specifications

1.3.1 Product Specifications

Type Bubble jet large-sized paper printer (stand model)
Feeding system Roll media: manual feed from top
Feeding capacity - Roll media: 1 roll madia (Outer diameter of roll: 150 mm or less/Inner
Delivery method Forward delivery, face up
Sheet delivery capability Stacking to the output stacker of the stand
Cutter Automatic cross-cutter (round blade)
Type of media Roll Media:
Supported thickness 0.07mm to 0.8mm
Media size (Roll media) Width: 254.0mm (10") to 914.4mm (36")
Media size (Cut sheet) Width: 203.2mm (8") to 917.0mm
Printable area (Roll media) Internal area, excluding a 3-mm top, bottom and left and right margins.
Printable area (Cut sheet) Internal area, excluding a 3-mm top margin, a 23-mm bottom margin and
Printing recommendation area (Roll media)
Printing recommendation area (Cut sheet)
Memory 256MB
Hard disk drive 320GB (2.5inch, 5,400rpm)
Firmware Flash ROM (update from USB or Ethernet)
Interface USB2.0 Hi-Speed
Cut sheet: manual feed from top
diameter of paper tube: 2 or 3 inches)
- Cut sheet: 1 sheet
- 1 sheet: when using in the regular position
- approximate 20 sheets: when using in the extended position (However, it has the following restrictions.) when using in the extended position/extended position A: paper length A0/36"X48" or A1/24"X36" size plain paper or recycled paper when using in the extended position B: paper length A1/36"X24" or A2/ 24"X18" size plain paper or recycled paper
Plain Paper, Plain Paper (High Quality), Plain Paper (High Grade), Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Premium Matte Paper, Premium Glossy Paper 200, Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 200, Premium Glossy Paper 280, Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 280, Back Light Film, Economy Bond Paper, Universal Bond Paper, Matte Coated Paper 170gsm, Premium RC Photo Luster, Durable Backlit Film, High Resolution Coated Paper, Matte Coated Paper 90gsm, Glossy Photographic Paper 190gsm, Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 240gsm, Glossy Photographic Paper 270gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 270gsm, HW Glossy Photo Paper, HW Satin Photo Paper, Commercial Proofing Paper, Standard Paper1569B 80g, Standard Paper1570B 90g, Matt Coated Paper 9171, Matt Coated Paper 7215, Matt Coated Paper 140g, Opaque Paper White, Hi Res Graphic Paper, Hi Res Barrier Paper, Photo Realistic Paper 210g, Photo paper Pearl 260g, Glossy Proofing Paper 195g, Semiglossy Proofing Paper 195g, Semiglossy Proofing Paper 255g
Cut Paper: Plain Paper, Plain Paper (High Quality), Plain Paper (High Grade), Coated Paper, Premiun Matte Paper, Premium Glossy Paper 280, Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 280, High Resolution Paper, Matte Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper GP-501, Photo Paper Plus Glossy 2, Photo Paper Pro Platium, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, Universal Bond Paper, Premium RC Photo Luster, High Resolution Coated Paper, Matt Coated Paper 7215, Matt Coated Paper 140g
Length: 203.2mm (8") to 18m (709") *1 Outer diameter of roll :150mm or less *1: The maximum amount of length may vary by the using operating system or the applications.
Length: 279.4mm (11") to 1600mm (63") *1 *1: The maximum amount of length may vary by the using operating system or the applications.
Borderless printing: 0 mm from the leading edge, trailing edge, and left and right edges. * The printable area may vary with each type of paper media used.
Width of media allowing borderless printing: 36"(914.4mm), A0(841.0mm), B1(728.0mm), 24"(609.6mm), A1(594.0mm), B2(515.0mm), 17"(431.8mm), A2(420.0mm), 14"(355.6mm), 300mm, A3(297.0mm), B4(257.0mm), 10"(254mm)
3-mm left and right margins. * The printable area may vary with each type of paper media used.
Internal area, excluding a 20-mm top margin, a 5-mm bottom margin and 5-mm left and right margins.
Internal area, excluding a 20-mm top margin, a 23-mm bottom margin and 5-mm left and right margins.
Increase of memory: none
- Printer description language GARO (Graphic Arts language with Raster Operation), HP-GL/2, HP­RTL
Network (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T)
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Operation panel LCD (160 X 128 dots), 13 keys, 5 LEDs
Printhead/Ink Tank type Printhead and separate ink tanks
Printhead PF-04
Ink tank [PFI-107/8107] MBK, BK, C, M, Y
Detection functions (Cover system)
Detection functions (Ink passage system)
Detection functions (Carriage system)
Detection functions (Paper path system)
Operating noise Operating: Approx. 48dB (A) or less
Operating environment Temperature: 15 to 30 degrees centigrade
Print quality guaranteed environment
Power supply 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Power consumption (Maximum) During printing: Max. 140 W
Power consumption In power save (sleep) mode:
Printer unit dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight Approx. 68.1 kg (with stand and without printhead and ink tank)
- Panel language English
- Message language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russianand and Japanese
Structure: Integrated six-color assembly Number of nozzles: 5,120 for MBK, 2,560 for other each color
[PFI-207/8207] MBK, BK, C, M, Y Ink type: Pigment ink (MBK) Dye ink (BK, C, M, Y) Ink tank capacity: [PFI-107/8107] 130 ml [PFI-207/8207] 300 ml (Ink tanks supplied with the printer contain 90 ml of each color.)
Upper cover open/closed detection: Yes Ink tank cover open/closed detection: Yes
Ink tank presence/absence detection: Yes Remaining ink level detection (dot count and electrode): Yes Maintenance cartridge presence/absence detection: Yes Used ink tank full detection: Yes Ink supply Valve open/closed detection: Yes
Printhead presence/absence detection: Yes Carriage position detection: Yes Carriage home position detection: Yes Printhead temperature detection: Yes Printhead height detection: Yes Non-discharging nozzle detection: Yes Non-discharging nozzle backup feature: Yes Ambient temperature/humidity detection: Yes
Paper presence/absence detection: Yes Paper width detection: Yes Skew detection: Yes Paper leading edge and trailing edge detection: Yes Release lever position detection: Yes Remaining roll media detection: Yes Feed roller rotation detection: Yes Roll holder rotation detection: Yes Cutter position detection: Yes
Standby: Approx. 35dB (A) or less
Humidity: 10% to 80%RH without dew condensation
Temperature: 15 to 30 degrees centigrade Humidity: 10% to 80%RH
4W or less During standby: 0.5W or less
1304mm(W) x 887mm(D) x 1062mm(H) (with ST-34 stand and opening the output stacker) 1304mm(W) x 1100mm(D) x 1062mm(H) (with ST-34 stand and setting to the extended position B)

1.4 Detailed Specifications

1.4.1 Interface Specifications

a. USB (standard)
(1) Interface type USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Full speed (12 Mbits/sec), High 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 IEEE802.0 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE802.3ab 1000Base-T/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE802.3x Full Duplex (3) Interface cable
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Category 5 (UTP or FTP) cable, 100 m or shorter Compliant with ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A or ANSI/EIA/TIA-568B (4) Interface connector Printer side: Compliant with IEEE802.3, ANSI X3.263, ISO/IEC60603-7 (5) Protocol IPX/SPX (Netware4.2(J), 5.1(J), 6.0(J)), SNMP, TCP/IP(IPv4/IPv6), AppleTalk, HTTP
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1.5 Names and Functions of Components

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1.5.1 Front

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[1] Roll media cover Open this cover, and then load roll media. [2] Media loading slot Insert media in this slot to load it. [3] Roll media temporary table When loading roll media, place the roll holder here and then insert the media in the roll holder slot. [4] Release lever When releasing the paper retainer, press this lever backward. [5] Operation panel Use this panel to operate the printer or check the printer status. [6] Ink tank cover Open this cover to replace the ink tank. [7] Media alignment line This orange line is used to align media. [8] Maintenance cartridge cover Open this cover to replace the maintenance cartridge. [9] Maintenance cartridge This cartridge absorbs the ink used for maintenance. (Replace it when it becomes full of ink.) [10] Cutter unit This cutter with a round blade is used to cut roll media automatically. [11] Cutter rail The cutter unit moves on this rail to cut media. [12] Paper eject slot All printouts are ejected from this slot. [13] Output guide A printout is ejected along this guide. [14] Upper cover Open this cover to install the printhead or remove the media jammed inside the printer. [15] Width guide When loading cassette paper, move this guide according to the paper size. [16] Stand Install the printer on this stand. This stand has casters for easy relocation.
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1.5.2 Side

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[1] Manual pocket Store the printer manual in this pocket. [2] Ethernet connector Connect the Ethernet cable to this connector. The lamp lights when the Ethernet cable is connected properly and the printer is ready to communicate accordingly. [3] USB port Connect the USB cable to this port. This port is compatible with the high-speed USB. [4] Carrying handles Three carrying handles provided at the left, right, and back allows three persons to carry the printer. [5] Power receptacle Plug the power cord into this receptacle.
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1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside)

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[1] Carriage The carriage moves the printhead. It is an important component used for printing. [2] Carriage shaft The carriage moves on this shaft. [3] Paper retainer This is an important component used to feed paper. It retains paper. [4] Platen The printhead moves on this component to perform printing. Suction holes are provided on the platen surface to prevent media from floating. [5] Borderless printing ink catch groove Ink flowed out of the paper edges enter in this groove during borderless printing. [6] Linear scale This is an important component used to detect the carriage position. Never touch it when cleaning the parts or removing jammed media inside the upper cover. [7] Cleaner brush Use this brush to remove paper dust off the platen when cleaning the parts inside the upper cover.
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1.5.4 Roll Unit Cover (Inside)

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[1] Roll holder Load roll media in this holder. [2] Holder stopper Use this part to secure roll media to the roll holder. [3] Slide guide Move the roll holder along this guide. [4] Roll holder slot Fit the roll holder in this slot.

1.5.5 Carriage

[1] Slant adjusting lever This lever is used to fine adjust slant of rules lines. [2] Printhead The printhead has nozzles. It is an important component used to perform printing. [3] Printhead fixer lever This lever is used to lock the printhead fixer cover. [4] Printhead fixer cover This cover is used to secure the printhead.
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1.5.6 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)

[Left Ink Tank Unit]
[Right Ink Tank Unit]
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[1] Ink tank lock lever This lever is used to protect and lock the ink tank. Open/close this lever when replacing the ink tank. [2] Ink color label Load each ink tank according to the label color and name. [3] Ink tank lamp (red) When the ink tank is opened, the ink tank lamp illuminates as follows:
- Stays lit The ink tank is loaded properly.
- Not lit No ink tank is loaded or the remaining ink detection function is disabled.
- Blinking slow Only a small amount of ink remains in the ink tank.
- Blinking fast No ink remains in the ink tank. [4] Ink tank This is a cartridge containing ink of each color.
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1.5.7 Stand (ST-34)

[1] Accessory pocket Store the printer accessories. [2] Output stacker Ejected printouts are collected in this output stacker. [3] Lockable caster This caster can be locked. When relocating the printer, be sure to unlock all four casters. Moving the printer with the casters locked can damage the floor. [4] Switching stopper Pull out depending on the paper size when using the output stacker in the extended position A. [5] Paper guide This guide is used to lead the ejected printout to the output stacker. [6] Output stacker handle This handle is grasped and supports the sliding output stacker when putting the output stacker into extended position B and returning it to the regular position. [7] Output stacker release lever Pull this lever towards you to release extended position B. [8] Output stacker ejection guide This guide supports the paper that is output when using the output stacker in extended position B.
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1.6 Basic Operation

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1.6.1 Operation Panel

This section explains the functions of the buttons and the meanings of the LEDs on the operation panel.
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[1] Display Printer menus, statuses, and messages are shown on this display. [2] Data reception lamp (green)
- Blinking: When the printer is making prints, this lamp indicates that a print job is being received or processed. When the printer is not making prints, this lamp indicates that the print job is suspended or the firmware data is being received.
- Not lit: This lamp indicates that there is no print job. [3] Message lamp (orange)
- Stays lit: A warning message is being displayed.
- Blinking: An error message is being displayed.
- Not lit: The printer is normal or not powered. [4] [Power] button (green) Use this button to turn on or off the printer. When the printer is powered or in the sleep mode, the [Power] button lamp stays lit. [5] [Stop] button Use this button to stop execution of a job or drying ink. [6] [Navi] button Use this key to confirm the procedures for loading/unloading media, replacing an ink tank, and replacing the printhead. [7] Direction buttons
- button: Pressing this button on the [tab selection screen] moves the tab. When a menu requiring you to enter a value is selected, pressing this button allows you to move to the left-hand digit.
- button: Pressing this button in a menu displays the upper item or setting value.
- button: Pressing this button on the [tab selection screen] moves the tab. When a menu requiring you to enter a value is selected, pressing this button allows you to move to the right-hand digit.
- button: Pressing this button in a menu displays the lower item or setting value. [8] [OK] button Pressing this button on the [tab selection screen] displays the menu for the displayed tab. In the menu for a tab, pressing this button at the item preceded by [+] allows you to move to the bottom layer of menu items, where you can execute a menu item or set values. Also press this button when a message asking you to press the [OK] button is shown on the display. [9] [Back] button Pressing this button displays the preceding screen. [10] [Menu] button Pressing this button displays the [tab selection screen] screen. [11] [Media Change] button Press this button when loading/replacing media. [12] [Media Feed] button When roll media is loaded, pressing this button allows you to change the media position. [13] [Media Cut] button When roll media is loaded, pressing this button cuts the media. [14] [Cut Sheet] lamp (green) This lamp stays lit when cut sheet is selected as a media type. [15] [Roll Media] lamp (green) This lamp stays lit when roll media is selected as a media type.
MEMO:
When the printer is in the sleep mode, pressing any button other than the [Power] button wakes up the printer.
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1.6.2 Display

When the printer starts, the [tab selection screen] appears on the display. There are four types of tabs on which the relevant printer status, menu, and error information are displayed.
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[1] Media tab This tab shows the printer status and menu related to media. When this tab is shown in reverse video, pressing the [OK] button displays the [Media] menu.
-[A] Top field of display: Shows the media icon in reverse video.
-[B] Middle field of display: Shows the printer status and a menu name.
-[C] Bottom field of display: Shows the media type in the first row and the media size in the second row.
[2] Ink tab This tab shows the printer status and menu related to ink. When this tab is shown in reverse video, pressing the [OK] button displays the [Ink] menu.
-[A] Top field of display: Shows the ink icon in reverse video.
-[B] Middle field of display: Shows the printer status and a menu name.
-[C] Bottom field of display: Shows the remaining ink levels of the ink tanks loaded in the printer.
[3] Job tab This tab shows the printer status and menu related to the print job. When this tab is shown in reverse video, pressing the [OK] button displays the [Job] menu.
-[A] Top field of display: Shows the job icon in reverse video.
-[B] Middle field of display: Shows the printer status and a menu name.
[4] Setup/Adjustment tab This tab shows the printer status and menu related to setup/adjustment. When this tab is shown in reverse video, pressing the [OK] button displays the [Setup/ Adjustment] menu.
-[A] Top field of display: Shows the setup/adjustment icon in reverse video.
-[B] Middle field of display: Shows the printer status and a menu name.
-[C] Bottom field of display: Shows the remaining ink level of the maintenance cartridge.
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1.6.3 Menu

The printer has a Main menu which includes a menu related to maintenance such as adjustment of ink ejection position of each nozzle and head cleaning, a menu related to printing settings such as auto cutting and ink drying time, and a menu related to parameters such as a message language.
1. Menu Operation
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a) Displaying menu on each tab
Press the key or key on the [Tab Selection] screen to select a tab, and press the [OK] key. A menu associated with each tab is displayed.
Press the key or key to select a menu and press the [OK] key. The menu is selected and menu items are displayed. Select a menu with [+] on the left side and press the [OK] key to navigate to lower level menus.
b) Setting menu items
Press the key or key to select an item to set and press the [OK] key. The item is checked on the left side check box to confirm that it is set. After 2 seconds, the menu that is one level above is displayed.
c) Setting numeric value for a menu item
Proceed as follows to set a numeric value for an item such as network settings.
1. Press the key or key to move the underscore to the field you want to enter a numeric value.
2. Press the key or key to enter a numeric value.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 and press the [OK] key when finished.
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2. Main Menu
The structure and settings of the main menu is as follows. The asterisk mark "*" is default setting.
[Paper Menu]
First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level
[Load Paper] [Roll Paper]
[Cut Sheet]
[Eject Paper]
[Chg. Paper Type] [Roll Paper] (The paper type is displayed
[Cut Sheet] (The paper type is displayed
[Chg. Paper Size] [Cut Sheet Size] (The size of paper is
[Roll Length]*1 (Set the length)
[ManageRemainRoll] [Off]*
[On]
[Pap. Detail Set] (The paper type is displayed
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[CustomPaperSize] (Set the length)
[Head Height] [Automatic]*
[Highest]
[High]
[Standard]
[Low]
[Lowest]
[Crooked Chk Lv.] [High Accuracy]
[Standard]*
[Loose]
[Off]
[Cutting Mode] [Automatic]
[Eject]*
[Manual]
[Cut Speed] [Fast]
[Standard]
[Slow]*
[Trim Edge First] [Automatic]*
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[On (Preset Len)]
[On (Input Length)]
[Manual]
[CutDustReduct.] [Off]*
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[VacuumStrngth] [Automatic]*
[Strongest]
[Strong]
[Standard]
[Weak]
[Weakest]
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