Canon iPF9400 User Manual

Large Format Printer

Basic Guide

Preface

Safety Precautions......................................................2

Manuals for this printer................................................... 6

Handling Paper

Handling rolls.................................................................. 9

Handling sheets............................................................ 18

Consumables and Maintenance

Ink Tanks...................................................................... 23

Printheads.................................................................... 34

Cutter Unit.................................................................... 42

Maintenance Cartridge................................................. 46

Cleaning the Printer...................................................... 53

Printer Parts

Operations and Display Screen.................................... 57

Printer parts.................................................................. 68

Printer Relocation

Preparing to Transfer the Printer.................................. 74

Software Installation

Installing the Printer Driver (Windows)......................... 84

Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)....................... 86

Convenient Printer Driver Features.............................. 88

Adjustments for Better Print Quality

Adjusting the Printhead................................................ 95

Adjusting the feed amount............................................ 97

Troubleshooting

Error Message

Manuals for this printer

Setup Guide

Basic Guide

User's Guide Electronic manual Paper Reference Guide Electronic manual

Read this manual before attempting to operate the printer. Keep this manual in a handy location for future referencing.

Problems Regarding Paper........................................ 100

Printing does not start................................................. 108

The printer stops during a print job............................. 109

Problems with the printing quality............................... 110

Cannot print over a network........................................ 121

Installation problems................................................... 123

Other problems........................................................... 125

Messages regarding paper......................................... 129

Messages regarding ink.............................................. 139

Messages regarding printing or adjustment................ 141

Messages regarding printheads................................. 144

Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge......... 146

Messages regarding the hard disk.............................. 147

Other Messages......................................................... 149

Error Messages.......................................................... 151

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Safety Precautions

Preface

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Legal Notices ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety Precautions

Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures

Preface Safety Precautions

other than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks.

Printer location

• Do not set up the printer in any location exposed to alcohol, thinner, or other volatile liquids. If these substances come

Warning

into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Never install the printer on an unstable or vibrating surface. If it falls over, this could cause personal injury.

• Never set up the printer in a location that is exposed to high humidity or large amounts of dust, or exposed to direct

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sunlight, high temperature, or open flame. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. Use the printer location in an environment where temperature and humidity are within the ranges of 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) and 10 to 80% RH (with no condensation).

• Never place the printer on a heavy wool or shag carpet. The fibers may enter the printer and cause a fire.

• Keep the area around the power outlet clear of items so that you can disconnect the power cable immediately if the

printer starts operating abnormally. In the event of a printer malfunction, remove the power cable from the outlet as soon as possible to prevent fire and electrical shocks.

• Do not install the printer near sources of strong electromagnetic fields, whether equipment that generates such fields or

places where such fields occur. This could damage the printer or cause malfunction.

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Power Supply

• Never handle the power cable with wet hands. Doing so may cause electrical shock.

• Insert the power cable securely and completely into the power source. If the power cable is not inserted completely, this

Warning

could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Do not use any power cable other than the one provided. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. Never use the

power cable with any other electrical device.

• Never cut the power cable or attempt to modify it, and never stretch it or bend it forcefully. Never place a heavy object

on the power cable. Damaged sections of the power cable could cause a short circuit and may cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Never connect the power cable to a power strip or any power source shared by other electrical devices. This could

cause a fire or electrical shock.

Never knot the power cable or wrap it around itself. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.

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Periodically disconnect the power cable and use a dry cloth to wipe away dust that has collected on the plug and the

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area around the power outlet. Leaving the power cable plugged in and not cleaned for a long period, especially in an area subject to dust, oil, and humidity, could cause the insulation material to deteriorate and lead to a fire.

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Safety Precautions

• Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage the

Caution

cable and lead to a fire or electrical shock.

• Never use an extension cord. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Never use any power source other than 100–120 / 220–240 V AC. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. The print-

er operating conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following conditions. Power supply voltage: 100–120 / 220–240 V AC Power supply frequency: 50/60 Hz

In an Emergency

• If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock. Switch the

Warning

Cleaning the Printer

printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact the nearest service center.

• For cleaning, use a cloth dampened in water. Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If

Warning

these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Always disconnect the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer. If the printer is switched on accidentally,

Caution

Pacemakers

moving parts inside the printer may cause personal injuries.

• This printer generates a low-level magnetic field. Anyone wearing a pacemaker who experiences discomfort while work-

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Moving the Printer

ing around the printer should leave the area. Consult a physician before continuing to work around the printer.

• Moving the printer requires at least six people, holding it on both sides. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries.

• When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Handles under each side. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it

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at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer.

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Printhead, Ink Tanks, and Maintenance Cartridge

• Always store consumables in a safe location out of the reach of small children. If a child licks or ingests ink accidentally,

Caution

seek medical assistance immediately.

• If ink accidentally gets in your eyes, immediately rinse with water.

If ink gets on your skin, immediately clean it off with soap and water. If irritation persists in your eyes or on your skin, contact a physician immediately.

• Avoid dropping or shaking printheads, ink tanks, and maintenance cartridges. Spilled ink can stain clothing and the work

area.

• Never touch the electrical contacts of the Printhead after printing. The contacts become extremely hot and can cause

minor burns.

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Legal Notices

Other

• Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire or

Warning

electrical shock.

• Never use flammable sprays around the printer. The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock, if it

contacts high voltage points inside the printer.

• After removing the Cutter Unit, never touch the cutting edge (a). This could cause personal injury.

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• Never place anything on the printer such as small metal objects (paper clips, staples), liquids, any type of liquid contain-

Caution

er that contains flammable liquids (alcohol, benzene, etc.). If such objects fall into the printer, this could cause a fire or electrical shock.

• Never insert your hand into the printer while it is printing. Moving parts inside the printer can cause injuries.

• To prevent a fire hazard or dangerous electric shock, if a foreign object falls into or a liquid spills into the printer, press

the Power button immediately to switch the printer off, unplug the printer power cable from the outlet, and then call for service. If you continue to use the printer, this could cause a fire or electrical shock.

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• Connect the interface cable correctly. To avoid damage, before connection make sure that the shape of the cable con-

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nector matches the connection point on the printer.

• During printing, turn on the ventilation system in the room.

• We recommend ensuring ample space for installation.

Legal Notices

FCC Regulations (U.S.A)

Canon Large Format Printer iPF9400

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.

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Legal Notices

If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. 516-328-5600

For CA, USA Only

Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail.

Trademarks

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Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC.

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Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Macintosh is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Other company and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Copyright

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Unauthorized reproduction of this user manual in whole or part is prohibited.

Legal Notice

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It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates, licenses, travel tickets, and certain public and private documents prohibited from reproduction by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited circumstances.

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Manuals for this printer

Manuals for this printer ................................................................................................................................... 6

Viewing the Electronic manuals ..................................................................................................................... 6

About This User Manual ................................................................................................................................. 7

Manuals for this printer

This printer has the following manuals.

Preface Manuals for this printer

Setup Guide Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for in-

Basic Guide Descriptions of basic printer operations.

User's Guide Detailed instructions for using the printer. Electronic manuals

Paper Reference Guide This guide describes about the types and specifications of the

Name Contents Medium

Printed Manuals

stalling the software and electronic manuals.

available media on the printer.

Setup Guide Basic Guide User's Guide Paper Reference Guide

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Viewing the Electronic manuals

Install the Electronic manuals on your computer before viewing the manuals.

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Install the Electronic manuals with the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection.

(See "Installing the Software (Windows).") (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS X).") →P.86

2

Display imagePROGRAF Support Information.

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Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates

the printer model.)

Mac OS X

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Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock ( Launchpad in OS10.7 and later).

→P.84

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About This User Manual

When the imagePROGRAF Support Information

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is displayed, click the User Manual icon or the Paper Reference Guide icon.

Preface Manuals for this printer

• Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage in Stay Informed to access the imagePROGRAF web site.

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About This User Manual

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Symbols The following symbols are used in this user manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restric-

tions or precautions in use.

Warning Indicates warning items for which operating error poses a risk of death or serious injury. To ensure safe use,

always follow these warnings.

Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of injury. To ensure safe use, always follow these

cautions.

Important Indicates important information and restrictions that definitely are to be followed during operation. Be sure to

read this information to prevent troubles, malfunctions, or damage to equipment or property by operating errors.

Note Indicates helpful reference information and supplemental information on particular topics.

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Button names and user interface elements Key and button names on the control panel and user interface elements in software (such as menus and but-

tons) are indicated as follows in this user manual.

Control panel buttons Example: Press the OK button.

Control panel messages Example: Head Cleaning is displayed.

Software interface items (menus and buttons)

Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key.

Example: Click OK.

Cross-reference

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Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual.

Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Turning the Printer On and Off." →User's Guide

Click the link to jump to the corresponding page.

Cross-reference in related manuals Example: See the Paper Reference Guide.

Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help.

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Figures and software screens

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Figures in this user manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer in some cases.

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About This User Manual

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Screens depicted in this user manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates.

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May we request

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The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice.

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We strive to ensure accuracy of information in this user manual, but if you notice errors or omissions, please contact us.

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Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls

Handling Paper

Handling rolls

Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ................................................................................................................... 9

Loading Rolls in the Printer ........................................................................................................................... 11

Removing the Roll from the Printer ............................................................................................................... 15

Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls

When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Rolls have a two- or three-inch paper core. Use the correct attachment for the paper core. The printer comes equipped with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed.

Using Rolls with a 2-inch Paper Core Using Rolls with a 3-inch Paper Core

Roll Holder Side Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side Holder Stopper Side

No Attachment Needed 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2

Handling Paper Handling rolls

• Set the roll on a table or other flat surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause

Caution

injury.

• When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend

Important

wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.

• Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it

may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. Be careful not to cut through any barcodes printed on the roll.

• Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. Misalignment may cause feeding problems.

• For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.")

Note

→User's Guide (See "Types of Paper.") →User's Guide

• To view instructions as you attach the Roll Holder, press the Navigate button. (See "How to View Instructions With Navi-

gate.") →User's Guide

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Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls

Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side

1

to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder.

Handling Paper Handling rolls

2

Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.

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Using rolls with a 2-inch paper core

Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side

Align the tips (a) of the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.

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No attachment is needed.

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Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core

Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side

Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.

Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the holes (b) of the Roll Holder and insert it firmly.

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With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as

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shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.

Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll

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Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.

Handling Paper Handling rolls

Loading Rolls in the Printer

Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer.

• Always load rolls when the printer is on. If the printer is off when you load a roll, the paper may not be advanced

Important

correctly when you turn the printer on.

• Before loading a roll, confirm whether the inside of the Top Cover or the Ejection Guide is soiled. If soiled, we recom-

mend cleaning in advance. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.53

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Loading Rolls in the Printer

Press the Load button.

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3

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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Roll Paper, and then press the OK button.

• If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step.

Note

Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.

Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the grooves (b) on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot, fully into the slot.

• Be careful not to drop the roll and hurt yourself when loading it.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Roll Holder shaft (a) and the guide grooves (b) when loading

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rolls.

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Loading Rolls in the Printer

Pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it in

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the Paper Feed Slot (a). Advance the roll until it touches the Paper Retainer (b).

Once the roll reaches the Paper Retainer, it is automatically advanced over the Platen.

• When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. Otherwise, it may affect printing quality. We

Important

recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.

• If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it.

• For paper that tends to curl, lift the Release Lever and manually pull the roll paper over the Platen.

Load paper straight so it is not fed askew.

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Handling Paper Handling rolls

Lower the Ejection Guide.

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Loading Rolls in the Printer

Holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release

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Lever.

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Hold the edge of the roll paper as you gently pull it

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evenly with both hands to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever.

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• Do not omit steps 7 and 8. If paper cannot be advanced straight or if it wrinkles, it may jam or rub against the

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Printhead.

• Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the paper alignment line (b). This may prevent the paper from

being advanced straight.

• You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is released. If

it is difficult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Set suction

Note

stronger by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Three settings are available.

Close the Top Cover.

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Once paper feeding starts, you will need to do the following, based on the ManageRemainRoll setting and the barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.")

ManageRemain-

Roll

Off Printed A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen.

On Printed The type and amount of paper left is automatically detected based on the barcode printed on the roll.

Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed

Not printed

Not printed A menu for selection of the type and length of paper is shown on the Display Screen.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.

There is no need to specify the type and length of the paper.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then press the OK button.

→User's Guide

• Cut the edge of the roll using the Paper Cutting function if the edge is creased or soiled. (See "Specifying the

Important

Cutting Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide

• For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.")

Note

→User's Guide

• Adjusting the printhead alignment with the type of paper to be used in printing may enhance printing quality.

(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.95

• When paper leading edge detection is set to Off for Manual, printing will start at the position at which the roll

was set in procedure 8. Thus, the margin of the paper leading edge will enlarge. (See "Specifying the Cutting

Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide

Handling Paper Handling rolls

Removing the Roll from the Printer

Remove rolls from the printer as follows.

• If you need to cut the roll, see "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls." →User's Guide

Note

On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or

1

▶ to select the Paper tab (

• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.

Note

2

Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button.

).

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Removing the Roll from the Printer

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Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The roll is rewound.

If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in

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Important

the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the leading edge of the roll. Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed. You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll

Handling Paper Handling rolls

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6

Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.

Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the di-

Paper Left.") →User's Guide

rection of the arrow to rewind the roll.

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Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the

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holder from the Roll Holder Slot.

• For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls."

Note

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Removing the Roll from the Printer

Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover.

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• To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.11

• Clean inside the top cover before loading paper.

Note

(See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.53

Handling Paper Handling rolls

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Loading Sheets in the Printer

Handling sheets

Loading Sheets in the Printer ....................................................................................................................... 18

Removing Sheets .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Loading Sheets in the Printer

Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer.

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Handling Paper Handling sheets

Important

Note

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• Paper that is wrinkled or warped may jam. If necessary, straighten the paper and reload it.

• Load the paper straight. Loading paper askew will cause an error.

• Loading sheets when a roll is already loaded in the printer may cause jams. We recommend removing rolls before load-

ing sheets. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.15

• To prevent the roll from unwinding if you leave it loaded, wrap a sheet of paper around the roll and tape it.

Before loading sheets, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas

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are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.53

Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.

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Select sheets as the paper source.

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If a print job was received Sheets are automatically selected, and the media type and size specified by the print job are shown on

the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Paper, and then press the OK button.

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If no print job was received

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Press the Load button.

2.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Cut Sheet, and then press the OK button.

• If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step.

Note

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Loading Sheets in the Printer

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Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover.

2

Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft

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(b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.

Handling Paper Handling sheets

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With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows.

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Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right.

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Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading edge of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as shown.

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Loading Sheets in the Printer

Handling Paper Handling sheets

When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen.

• Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line at right (c). Loading paper askew will cause an

Important

error.

• Warped paper may rub against the Printhead. Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it.

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• You can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up. If it is

difficult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Set suction stronger

Note

by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Three settings are available. However, even if you increase the suction, it may not be sufficient to hold some types of paper against the Platen well. In this case, use your hand to load the paper.

• Sheets are held in place by suction through holes on the Platen. Although the suction may produce a noise

when paper is loaded in some positions, it does not indicate a problem. If the noise is distracting, try moving the paper over slightly to the left or right (up to 1 mm [0.039 in]) while keeping it parallel to the Paper Alignment Line.

• The suction remains on for about 30 seconds during loading. If you cannot finish loading a sheet during this

time, pull the sheet away and reinsert it to start the suction again.

Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.

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If a print job was received Pressing the OK button will advance the paper, and then printing will begin.

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If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen.

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Removing Sheets

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Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. The printer now starts feeding the paper.

• For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.")

Note

→User's Guide

• When using the Output Stacker, if you will print on large, stiff sheets, we recommend adjusting the Output

Stacker into the lowest position to prevent printed sheets from being bent. (See "Using the Output Stacker.")

→User's Guide

Removing Sheets

Remove sheets from the printer as follows.

On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or

1

▶ to select the Paper tab ( ).

• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.

Note

Handling Paper Handling sheets

2

Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button.

4

Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.

Open the Top Cover, lift the Release Lever, and re-

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move the sheet.

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Removing Sheets

Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.

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Handling Paper Handling sheets

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Ink Tanks

Consumables and Maintenance

Ink Tanks

Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

Replacing Ink Tanks ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Ink Tanks

When purchasing, check the Model number.

Shape Colors Model number Ink Type Capacity

Matte black PFI-306 MBK

Black PFI-306 BK

Cyan PFI-306 C

Magenta PFI-306 M

Yellow PFI-306 Y

Photo cyan PFI-306 PC

Photo magenta PFI-306 PM

Red PFI-306 R

Green PFI-306 G

Blue PFI-306 B

Gray PFI-306 GY

Photo gray PFI-306 PGY

Pigment ink 330 ml (11.2 fl oz)

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

Shape Colors Model number Ink Type Capacity

Matte black PFI-706 MBK

Black PFI-706 BK

Cyan PFI-706 C

Magenta PFI-706 M

Yellow PFI-706 Y

Photo cyan PFI-706 PC

Photo magenta PFI-706 PM

Red PFI-706 R

Green PFI-706 G

Blue PFI-706 B

Gray PFI-706 GY

Photo gray PFI-706 PGY

Pigment ink 700 ml (23.7 fl oz)

• For instructions on Ink Tank replacement, see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.23

• The provided Starter Ink Tanks contain 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) each.

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Replacing Ink Tanks

Compatible ink tanks

For information on compatible ink tanks, see "Ink Tanks." →P.23 Replacement ink tanks in 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) and 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) capacities are supported.

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Basic Guide

Replacing Ink Tanks

• Depending on the color, you can also use an ink tank with a different capacity.

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Precautions when handling ink tanks

Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks.

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

• For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children.

• If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.

Caution

• There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replace-

Important

ment. The ink may stain clothing.

• Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer.

This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or cause other problems.

• We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of printing within six months after breaking the seal. Printing quality

may be affected if you use older ink tanks.

• Do not leave the printer without ink tanks installed for extended periods (a month or more). Residual ink may become

clogged inside the printer and affect printing quality.

How to replace an Ink Tank

1.

Confirm the message. →P.24

2.

Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement. →P.25 (Otherwise, open the Ink Tank Cover.)

3.

Remove the Ink Tank.

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330 ml ink tanks →P.25

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700 ml ink tanks →P.27

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Load the new Ink Tank.

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330 ml ink tanks →P.28

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700 ml ink tanks →P.31

Confirm the message

When the ink level becomes low, a message is displayed on the Display Screen. According to the message, replace the ink tank or prepare a new ink tank. (See "When to Replace Ink Tanks.")

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Basic Guide

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Replacing Ink Tanks

If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Follow the instructions in Remove the ink tanks.

• Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning.

Important

Ink may leak out.

• Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is being ad-

vanced.

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Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement

On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or

1

▶ to select the Ink tab ( ).

• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.

Note

2

Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen.

Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml)

Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replace-

1

ment and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left.

• Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Jolting

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the printer during printing may deteriorate print quality.

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Replacing Ink Tanks

Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for

2

the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

• Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks.

• Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position.

Note

Hold the Ink Tank by the grips (a) and remove it.

3

Press the OK button.

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If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the

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ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the removed Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it.

• Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations.

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Basic Guide

Replacing Ink Tanks

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Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml)

Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replace-

1

ment and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left.

• Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Jolting

Important

Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for

2

the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front.

the printer during printing may deteriorate print quality.

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

• Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks.

• Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position.

Note

Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it.

3

Press the OK button.

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Basic Guide

Replacing Ink Tanks

If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it in the box

•

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Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.

• Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations.

Note

Load the Ink Tank (330 ml)

Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left

1

and right gently seven or eight times.

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• Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out.

• If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality.

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Basic Guide

Replacing Ink Tanks

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Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.

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• Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect print-

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Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into

3

the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down.

ing quality.

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

• Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect.

Important

Basic Guide

If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it.

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Replacing Ink Tanks

Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then

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push it down until it clicks into place.

Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks

Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.

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• If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank.

Note

Close the Ink Tank Cover.

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• After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink

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Basic Guide

Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully closed.