Canon iPF8000 series, iPF8300 Service Manual

Mar 2 2010

Service Manual

iPF8000 series

iPF8300

Application

This manual has been issued by Canon Inc. for qualified persons to learn technical theory, installa tion, ma intenance, and repair of products. This manual covers all localities where the products are sold. For this reason, there may be information in this manual that does not apply to your locality.

Corrections

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Caution

Use of this manual should be strictly supervised to avoid disclosure of confidential information.

Introduction

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.

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.

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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" m eans 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 fi eld. 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- 3

1.2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................ ..........1- 3

1.2.2 Printhead.................................................................................................................................................................1- 3

1.2.3 Ink tank.................................................................................................................................................. ... ...............1- 3

1.2.4 Cutter unit........................................................................................................................................... .....................1- 4

1.2.5 Roll holder ...................................................................................................................... .........................................1- 4

1.2.6 Stand.................................................................................................................................... ...................................1- 5

1.2.7 Media take-up unit...................................................................................................................................................1- 6

1.2.8 Hard disk drive.................................................................................................................................... ... ..................1- 7

1.2.9 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- 10

1.5.1 Front...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 10

1.5.2 Rear.......................................................................................................................................................................1- 11

1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside).................................................................................................................................................1- 12

1.5.4 Carriage.................................................................................................................................................................1- 13

1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside).........................................................................................................................................1- 13

1.6 Basic Operation........................................................................................................................................1- 14

1.6.1 Operation Panel.....................................................................................................................................................1- 14

1.6.2 Display...................................................................................................................................................................1- 15

1.6.3 Menu......................................................................................................................................................................1- 16

1.6.4 Basket Unit............................................................................................................................................................1- 32

1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................1- 38

1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................1- 38

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 38

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 39

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- 44

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer ......................................................................................................................1- 46

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer................................................................................................................................. 1- 46

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version .......................................................................................................................................... 1- 46

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity..................................................................................................................................... 1- 46

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly............................................................................................................................. 1- 46

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature.......................................................................................................................................................... 1- 46

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

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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 Hard Disk Drive........................................................................................................................................................2- 7

2.3 Printer Mechanical System...... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...................................................................................2- 8

2.3.1 Outline......................................................................................................................................................................2- 8

2.3.1.1 Outline...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 8

2.3.2 Ink Passage.............................................................................................................................................................2- 9

2.3.2.1 Ink Passage .............................................................................................................................................................................2- 9

2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit..........................................................................................................................................................................2- 10

2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit..........................................................................................................................................................................2- 12

2.3.2.4 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 15

2.3.2.5 Purge Unit.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 16

2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge........................................................................................................................................................... 2- 21

2.3.2.7 Air Flow.................................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 22

2.3.3 Paper Path.............................................................................................................................................................2- 23

2.3.3.1 Outline.................................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 23

2.3.3.2 Paper Path............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 24

2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 25

2.4 Printer Electrical System ................................... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .................................2- 26

2.4.1 Outline....................................................................................................................................................................2- 26

2.4.1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 26

2.4.2 Main Controller.......................................................................................................................................................2- 28

2.4.2.1 Main controller PCB components .......................................................................................................................................... 2- 28

2.4.3 Carriage Relay PCB.................................... ...........................................................................................................2- 30

2.4.3.1 Carriage relay PCB components ........................................................................................................................................... 2- 30

2.4.4 Head Relay PCB....................................................................................................................................................2- 30

2.4.4.1 Head relay PCB components............. .................................................................................................................................... 2- 30

2.4.5 Motor Driver...........................................................................................................................................................2- 31

2.4.5.1 Media take-up PCB components ...........................................................................................................................................2- 31

2.4.6 Maintenance Cartridge Relay PCB........................................................................................................................2- 31

2.4.6.1 Maintenance cartridge relay PCB components...................................................................................................................... 2- 31

2.4.7 Power Supply............................................................ ... ................................................... .......................................2- 31

2.4.7.1 Power supply block diagram.................................................................................................................................................. 2- 31

2.5 Detection Functions with Sensors........................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................2- 32

2.5.1 Sensors for covers.................................................................................................................................................2- 32

2.5.2 Ink passage system...............................................................................................................................................2- 33

2.5.3 Carriage system.....................................................................................................................................................2- 35

2.5.4 Paper path system.................................................................................................................................................2- 37

2.5.5 Media take-up Unit.................................................................................................................................................2- 38

2.5.6 Others....................................................................................................................................................................2- 38

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- 14

3.1.2.1 Reinstalling the Printer........................................................................................................................................................... 3- 14

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- 5

4.3.1 Note on locations prohibited from disassembly............................................................................................. ... .......4- 5

4.3.2 Moving the carriage manually..................................................................................................................................4- 5

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

4.3.4 External Covers................................................................................................................................................... ....4- 6

4.3.5 Drive Unit.................................... ................................................... .. ......................................................................4- 13

4.3.6 Carriage Unit ........................... ... ................................................... .. ......................................................................4- 14

4.3.7 Ink Tube Unit.........................................................................................................................................................4- 18

4.3.8 Feeder Unit............................................................................................................................................................4- 20

4.3.9 Purge Unit..............................................................................................................................................................4- 21

4.3.10 Ink Tank Unit........................................................................................................................................................4- 22

4.3.11 Linear Encoder ............................ ... .................................................. ... ... .............................................................4- 25

4.3.12 Head Management Sensor..................................................................................................................................4- 26

4.3.13 PCBs....................................................................................................................................................................4- 27

4.3.14 Opening the cap and moving the wiper unit ........................................................................................................4- 28

4.3.15 Opening and closing ink supply valves................................................................................................................4- 29

4.3.16 Draining the ink....................................................................................................................................................4- 30

4.4 Applying the Grease.................................................................................................................................4- 31

4.4.1 Applying the Grease..............................................................................................................................................4- 31

4.5 Adjustment and Setup Items ....................................................................................................................4- 34

4.5.1 Adjustment Item List.......................................................................................................... ....................................4- 34

4.5.2 Procedure after Replacing the Carriage Unit or Multi Sensor ...............................................................................4- 34

4.5.3 Procedure after Replacing the Feed Roller or Feed Roller Encoder............................................ ... ......................4- 34

4.5.4 Procedure after Replacing the Head Management Sensor...................................................................................4- 34

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- 2

5.3.1 Periodic Maintenance................................................................................................................ ..............................5- 2

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 Location of Connectors and Pin Arrangement............................................................................................6- 1

6.2.1 Main controller PCB.................................................................................................................................................6- 1

6.2.2 Carriage relay PCB.............................................. ... ...............................................................................................6- 12

6.2.3 Head relay PCB.....................................................................................................................................................6- 21

6.3 Version Up................................................................................................................................................6- 29

6.3.1 Firmware Update Tool...........................................................................................................................................6- 29

6.4 Service Tools............................................................................................................................................6- 30

6.4.1 Tool List.......................................................... .................................................. .....................................................6- 30

Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE

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

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

Contents

7.1.2 Map of the Service Mode................................................................................................................................. ... .....7- 2

7.1.3 Details of Service Mode.................................................. ... ......................................................................................7- 9

7.1.4 e-Maintenance/imageWARE Remote....................................................................................................................7- 26

7.1.5 Viewing PRINT INF................................................................................................................................................7- 36

7.2 Special Mode............................................................................................................................................ 7- 46

7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing ..................................................................................................................................7- 46

Chapter 8 ERROR CODE

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

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

8.2 Warning Table............................................................................................................................................8- 2

8.2.1 Warnings.................................................................................................................................................. ... .............8- 2

8.3 Error Table .................................................................................................................................................8- 5

8.3.1 Errors.......................................................................................................................................................................8- 5

8.4 Sevice Call Table .....................................................................................................................................8- 15

8.4.1 Service Call Errors....................................................... ..........................................................................................8- 15

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Contents

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

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

1.2 Features..........................................................................................................................................................................1-3

1.2.1 Features........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.2.2 Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.3 Ink tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.2.4 Cutter unit .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.2.5 Roll holder ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.2.6 Stand ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-5

1.2.7 Media take-up unit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6

1.2.8 Hard disk drive............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-7

1.2.9 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 .........................................................................................................................1-10

1.5.1 Front........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

1.5.2 Rear............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-11

1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside)..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-12

1.5.4 Carriage...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-13

1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)............................................................................................................................................................. 1-13

1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................................1-14

1.6.1 Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-14

1.6.2 Display....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-15

1.6.3 Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-16

1.6.4 Basket Unit................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-32

1.7 Safety and Precautions.................................................................................................................................................1-38

1.7.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-38

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-38

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink.............................................................................................................................................................................................1-39

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 ......................................................................................................................................................................................1-44

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer ........... .. .......................................................... .. ................................................................. 1-46

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.........................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version................................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity ............................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly.....................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature..................................................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery............................... ......................................... ..........................................................................................1-46

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1.1 Product Overview

1.1.1 Product Overview

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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.

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1.2 Features

1.2.1 Features

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- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- The color calibration feature adds to the faithfulness of color reproduction.

- Hard disk drive mounted for greater ease of job management. Functional enhancements new to this model include:

- A newly developed 12-color pigment ink system "LUCIA E X" is used to improve ru bfastness, chromogenic effect, and bronzing re sistance, ensuring higher-gra de printing.

- A new mode has been added to improve control of the optimum ink droplet landing order (when in the mode for the highest image quality) and the ink droplet landing accuracy, ensuring higher-grade printing.

- The network interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T) compatible with 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) comes standard with the printer to cope with the high-speed LAN environment.

1.2.2 Printhead

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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

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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

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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

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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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1.2.6 Stand

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It is a stand that puts the printer. Equipped with casters so that the printer can be easily moved.

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1.2.7 Media take-up unit

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Media take-up unit

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. 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.

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This weight consists of weight roll(7 pcs.)[1], weight flange(2 sets)[2] and weight joint[3].

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1.2.8 Hard disk drive

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Each print job received from the host computer is saved to the 80GB 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 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.

1.2.9 Consumables

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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, g reen, 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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The expendable maintenance cartridge (including the shaft cleaner) is the same as the one that comes with the printer.

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1.3 Product Specifications

1.3.1 Product Specifications

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Type Bubble jet large-sized paper printer (stand model) Feeding system Roll media: Manual (front loading)

Cut sheet: Paper tray (front loading)

Feeding capacity - Roll media

One roll Outer diameter of roll: 150 mm or less

- Cut sheet 1 sheet

Delivery method Forward delivery, face up Sheet delivery capability 1 sheet (using the outout stacker of the stand) Cutter Automatic cross-cutter (round blade)

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

Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Premium Matte Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Semi-Glossy Photo Paper, Backlit Film, Backprint Film, Flame-Resistant Cloth, Fine Art Photo, Fine Art Heavyweight Photo, Fine Art Textured, Canvas Matte, Premium Coated Paper, Graphic Canvas, Durable Backlit Film, Durable Banner, Matt Coated Paper, Extra Matt Coated Pape r, Opaque Paper , Hi Res Graphic P aper, Prem Art Paper Embossed, Prem Art Paper Smooth, Hi Res Barrier Paper, Scrim Banner, Uni Opaque Backlit Film, Roll-Up Film , Water Res Art Canvas, Adhesive Matt Vinyl Stretch

Supported thickness 0.07mm to 0.8mm Media size (Roll media) Width: 254mm (10") to 1118mm (44")

Length: 203mm (8") to 18m (709") * Outer diameter of roll :150mm or less * The maximum amount of length may vary by the using operating system or the applications.

Media size (Cut sheet) Width: 203mm (8") to 1118mm (44")

Length: 203mm (8") to 1600mm (63")

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

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

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

5-mm left and right margins. * The printable area may vary with each type of paper media used.

Printing recommendation area (Roll media)

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

Printing recommendation area (Cut sheet)

Internal area, excluding a 20-mm top margin, a 23-mm bottom margin and 5-mm left and right margins.

Borderless printing * Roll media only

width: 254mm(10"), 355.6mm(14"), 431.8mm(17"), 515mm(B2/B3), 594mm(A1/A2), 609.6mm(24"), 841mm(A0/A1), 914.4mm(36"), 1030mm(B0/B1), 1066.8mm(42"), 1117.6mm(44")

Memory 384MB

Increase of memory: none

Hard disk drive 80GB (2.5inch, 5400rpm, S-ATA I/F) Firmware Flash ROM (update from USB or Ethernet)

- Printer description language GARO (Graphic Arts language with Raster Operation)

Emulation None Interface USB 2.0 Hi-speed

Network (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T)

Operation panel LCD (160 X 128 dots), 13 keys, 5 LEDs

- Panel language English

- Message language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russianand and Japanese

Printhead/Ink Tank type Printhead and separate ink tanks Printhead PF-05

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

Ink tank PFI-304 BK/MBK/C/M/Y/PC/PM/GY/PGY/R/G/B

PFI-704 BK/MBK/C/M/Y/PC/PM/GY/PGY/R/G/B Ink type: Pigment ink Ink tank capacity: PFI-304 330 ml, PFI-704 700 ml

Detection functions (Cover system)

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

Detection functions (Ink passage system)

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

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1.4 Detailed Specifications

1.4.1 Interface Specifications

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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, IE EE802.3ab 1000Base-T/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE802.3x Full Duplex (3) Interface cable 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, AppleTalk, HTTP

Detection functions (Carriage system)

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

Detection functions (Paper path system)

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

Operating noise Operating: Approx. 50dB (A) or less

Standby: Approx. 35dB (A) or less

Operating environment Temperature: 15 to 35 degrees centigrade

Humidity: 10% to 90%RH

Print quality guaranteed environment

Temperature: 15 to 30 degrees centigrade Humidity: 10% to 80%RH

Power supply 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption (Maximum) During printing: Max. 190 W Power consumption In power save (sleep) mode:

100-120 VAC : 5W or less 220-240 VAC : 6W or less During standby: 1 W or less

Printer unit dimensions (WxDxH)

1893mm x 975mm x 1144mm (with stand and output stacker)

Weight Approx. 141 kg (with stand and output stacker)

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1.5 Names and Functions of Components

1.5.1 Front

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[1] Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. [2] Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. [3] Ejection Slot All printed matter is ejected from this port. [4] Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. Open this guide when loading a roll. [5] Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. [6] Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. [7] Holder Stopper Secure the roll on the Roll Holder with this part. [8] Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. [9] Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll paper here. [10] Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or Paper Feed Slot. [11] Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. [12] Stand A stand that holds the printer. Equipped with casters to facilitate moving the printer. [13] Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. [14] Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) [15] Operation Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status.

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1.5.2 Rear

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[1] Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. [2] USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. This port is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode. [3] Accessory Pocket Holds printer manuals, assembly tools, and other items. [4] Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the Media Take-up Unit here. [5] Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. [6] Carrying handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides.

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1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside)

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[1] Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. [2] Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. [3] Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. [4] Fixed Blade The Cutter Unit passes through this blade to cut paper. [5]Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. The Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. [6] Pinch Roller Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. [7] Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. [8] Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. [9] Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen. [10] Switch Set the switch to the side opposite of the circle mark if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the circle mark side before borderless printing.

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1.5.4 Carriage

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[1] Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. [2] Printhead Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. [3] Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. [4] Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. [5] Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. [6] Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. [7] Cutter Unit Detachment Lever Used when replacing the Cutter Unit.

1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)

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[1] Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in each color. [2] Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. To open it, lift the stopper of the lever until it stops, and then push it down toward the front. To close it, push it down until it clicks into place.

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1.6 Basic Operation

1.6.1 Operation Panel

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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] [Power] button 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. [3] [Stop] button Use this button to stop execution of a job or drying ink. [4] [Navi] button Use this key to confirm the procedures for loading/unloading media, replacing an ink tank, and replacing the printhead. [5] 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. [6] [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. [7] [Back] button Pressing this button displays the preceding screen. [8] [Menu] button Pressing this button displays the [tab selection screen] screen. [9] [Media Cut] button When roll media is loaded, pressing this button cuts the media. [10] [Media Feed] button When roll media is loaded, pressing this button allows you to change the media position. [11] [Media Change] button Press this button when loading/replacing media. [12] [Cut Sheet] lamp (green) This lamp stays lit when cut sheet is selected as a media type. [13] [Roll Media] lamp (green) This lamp stays lit when roll media is selected as a media type. [14] 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. [15] 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.

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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

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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.

The tab appears as the icon to the top field of display. The tab moves by key or key.

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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

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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 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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