Large Format Printer Basic Guide Preface Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2 Manuals for this printer ................................................... 6 Handling Paper Handling rolls .................................................................. 9 Handling sheets ............................................................ 18 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ...................................................................... 22 Printheads ..........
iPF760 Safety Precautions Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Legal Notices ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Safety Precautions Preface Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely.
iPF760 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 printer operating conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following conditions.
iPF760 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.
iPF760 Legal Notices • 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. 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.
Manuals for this printer iPF760 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ................................................................................................................................... 6 Viewing the User Manual ................................................................................................................................ 6 About This User Manual ....................................................................................................................
iPF760 3 About This User Manual When the imagePROGRAF Support Information is displayed, click the User Manual icon or the Paper Reference Guide icon. Preface • Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage in Stay Informed to access the imagePROGRAF web site. About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this user manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use.
About This User Manual iPF760 • Screens depicted in this user manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • May we request • The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice. • We strive to ensure accuracy of information in this user manual, but if you notice errors or omissions, please contact us.
iPF760 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Handling Paper Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ................................................................................................................... 9 Loading Rolls in the Printer ........................................................................................................................... 12 Removing the Roll from the Printer ..............................................................................................
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls 1 iPF760 Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side 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.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF760 • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Align the tips (a) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly. Roll Holder (Right Side) Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R with the holes (b) of the Roll Holder and insert it firmly. Handling Paper With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll.
Loading Rolls in the Printer 4 iPF760 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll 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.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF760 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on the [W label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the printer .
Loading Rolls in the Printer 5 iPF760 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot. Handling Paper Handling rolls • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the printer Caution and Roll Holder. • Do not release the flanges until the holder is loaded in the Roll Holder Slot.
iPF760 Removing the Roll from the Printer ManageRemainRoll On Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Printed There is no need to specify the type and length of the paper. Not printed A menu for selection of the paper type and length is automatically shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then press the OK button. • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.
Removing the Roll from the Printer 4 iPF760 Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The roll is now rewound and ejected. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Caution Handling Paper 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 Paper Left.
Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF760 7 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Handling Paper Note 8 →User's Guide Handling rolls • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." →P.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF760 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ....................................................................................................................... 18 Removing Sheets .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF760 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 3 Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover. Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you hear a tone.
Removing Sheets 4 iPF760 Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Handling Paper Handling sheets 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically shown on the Display Screen.
Removing Sheets iPF760 2 3 4 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 6 Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling sheets Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet.
iPF760 Ink Tanks Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 Replacing Ink Tanks .....................................................................................................................................
iPF760 Replacing Ink Tanks Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement You can replace ink tanks if the Display Screen advises you to check the amount of ink left or replace ink tanks. Ink Tanks • Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning. Maintenance and Consumables 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.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF760 Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left. 2 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Maintenance and Consumables 1 Ink Tanks • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink Caution holes (a) facing up.
iPF760 Replacing Ink Tanks Install the ink tanks 1 Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank once or twice. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. Maintenance and Consumables • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. Caution Important 2 Ink Tanks • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF760 Maintenance and Consumables 4 Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Ink Tanks • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover.
iPF760 Printhead Printheads Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................... 27 Replacing the Printhead ............................................................................................................................... 27 Printhead Maintenance and Consumables A replacement Printhead. • Printhead PF-04 →P.
Replacing the Printhead iPF760 Access the menu for Printhead replacement • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Caution Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. Maintenance and Consumables Note • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replacement.
iPF760 2 Replacing the Printhead If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Maintenance and Consumables Printheads • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
Replacing the Printhead iPF760 Maintenance and Consumables Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Printheads 3 • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
iPF760 6 Replacing the Printhead Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Important (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. Maintenance and Consumables • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems.
Replacing the Printhead Maintenance and Consumables 8 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. 9 Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. iPF760 Printheads 10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover.
iPF760 Replacing the Printhead Ink now fills the system. It takes about seven minutes to complete. • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink. Important • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced)) is performed if you Maintenance and Consumables have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") →User's Guide In this case, follow the instructions on the Display Screen for Printhead adjustment. If Rep.
iPF760 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ................................................................................................................................. 34 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ......................................................................................................... 34 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance and Consumables A replacement Maintenance Cartridge.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF760 If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Caution cleaning, or when ink is being absorbed. Ink may leak out. Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF760 • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage Important the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 2 At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 3 Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. • Used maintenance cartridges are heavy.
iPF760 5 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Confirm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box with the packaging material attached, and store it so that it stays level. Maintenance and Consumables • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used mainteNote nance cartridges.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 8 iPF760 Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF760 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ..................................................................................................................... 39 Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 2 iPF760 If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Maintenance and Consumables Cleaning the Printer • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Note 3 Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it.
iPF760 Cleaning the Printhead • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust Important and affect the printing quality. • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Maintenance and Consumables Shaft (b).
Cleaning the Printhead iPF760 • Head Cleaning A Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about three and a half minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about four minutes to complete.
iPF760 Control Panel Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 43 Menu Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 44 Menu Structure ..............................................................................................................
Menu Operations iPF760 f Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other operations. (See "How to View Instructions With Navigate.") →User's Guide g Arrow buttons • ◀ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit.
iPF760 Menu Operations • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus. Note Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem. • • • • Accessing menus →P.45 Specifying menu items →P.46 Specifying numerical values →P.46 Executing menu commands →P.47 Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected.
Menu Operations iPF760 • Lower menus are available if is displayed at right next to the second and subsequent rows. To access the lower menus, select the menu and press the OK button. Specifying menu items Printer Parts Menu items can be set as follows. 1 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu.
Menu Operations iPF760 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button. • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is Note applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Executing menu commands Menu commands can be executed as follows. 1 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. The menu command is now executed.
Menu Structure iPF760 Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." →User's Guide Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed.
iPF760 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off *┋ On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide.
Menu Structure First Level iPF760 Second Level Maintenance Head Cleaning Nozzle Check Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Adj. Quality (*2) Adjust Length (*3) Auto(GenuinePpr) ┋ Auto(OtherPaper) ┋ Manual Seventh Level Eighth Level AdjustA:High ┋ B:Standard/Draft mentPrint Change A:High ┋ B:Standard/Draft Settings Head Cleaning A ┋ Head Cleaning B Replace P.head Repl.
iPF760 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level ProcessingOption Warning PageSizeProcess1 PageSizeProcess2 Off *┋ On Off *┋ On Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Off *┋ On GL2 Set Print Interface Setup (*8) EOP Timer (*8) TCP/IP (*8) 10 sec. ┋ 30 sec. ┋ 1 min. ┋ 2 min. ┋ 5 min. ┋ 10 min. *┋ 30 min. ┋ 60 min. IPv4 (*8) IPv4 Mode Automatic ┋ Manual * (*8) Protocol DHCP (*8) On ┋ Off * (*4)(*8) BOOTP (*8) On ┋ Off * RARP (*8) IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.
Menu Structure First Level iPF760 Second Level Third Level Ethernet Type (*6) (*8) Spanning Tree (*8) MAC Address (*8) Interface Print (*8) Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level 10 Base-T *┋ 100 Base-TX ┋ 1000 Base-T Not Use *┋ Use xxxxxxxxxxxx Return Defaults (*8) System Setup Printer Parts Sleep Timer (*11) Shut Down Timer Buzzer 5 min. *┋ 10 min. ┋ 15 min. ┋ 20 min. ┋ 30 min. ┋ 40 min. ┋ 50 min. ┋ 60 min. ┋ 240 min. Off ┋ 5 min. ┋ 10 min. ┋ 30 min.
iPF760 Menu Structure First Level Admin. Menu (*8) Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Change (The screen for setting the password is displayed) Password (*9) Init.Admin.Pswd (*9) Adj.
iPF760 Front Printer parts Front .............................................................................................................................................................. Side ............................................................................................................................................................... Top Cover (Inside) ......................................................................................................................................
iPF760 Side l Output Tray All printed documents are ejected from this slot. m Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. n Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (See "Top Cover (Inside).") →P.56 o Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. p Stand A stand that holds the printer. Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. (See "Stand.
Top Cover (Inside) iPF760 Top Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") →P.57 b Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.
iPF760 Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. d Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot. Carriage a Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. b Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles.
iPF760 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) c Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. d Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Printer Parts Printer parts a 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.
iPF760 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................................................................................................. 59 Reinstalling the Printer ..................................................................................................................................
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF760 Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover. 2 Pressing the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever horizontally, lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to release the lock. 3 Holding the ink tanks by the grips, remove them. Printer Relocation 1 Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Note 4 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks.
iPF760 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 5 Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Printer Relocation • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. Important When the processing is complete, "Completed! Turn Power Off!!" is displayed. Press the Power button to turn the power off.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF760 Reinstalling the Printer The basic workflow for reinstalling the printer is as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Assemble the stand 1 Referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide, assemble the Stand. Printer Relocation • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself poses Caution a risk of injury or bending the Stand. • When assembling the Stand, lock the casters.
iPF760 Reinstalling the Printer • Moving the printer requires at least three people. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. Caution • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carry- ing Handles. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer. 3 Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the right side of the printer.
Reinstalling the Printer Press the power button to turn the printer on. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. 7 Attach the Roll Holder to the Roll Media. Printer Relocation 5 iPF760 Preparing to Transfer the Printer (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.9 8 Load the roll Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.
iPF760 9 Reinstalling the Printer Install the printer driver and manual. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. (See "Installing the Software (Windows).") →P.66 (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS X).") →P.68 • When the printer is connected to a network (via TCP/IP), the printer's IP address may be changed if you reinImportant stall the printer. In this case, be sure to reconfigure the printer's IP address.
Installing the Software (Windows) iPF760 Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) Installing the Software (Windows) The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (TCP/IP) connections. The driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. Follow these steps to install the software and Electronic manuals.
Installing the Software (Windows) iPF760 • For USB connections, when the dialog box at Important 4 right is displayed, make sure the printer is on and connect the printer and computer with the USB cable. Next, install the Electronic manuals. When the Install User Manual dialog box is displayed, insert the provided User Manuals CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions displayed to complete installation.
Installing the Software (Mac OS X) iPF760 Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Installing the Software (Mac OS X) The basic instructions for installing the software are as follows. For detailed instructions, see the Setup Guide. Supported connection methods The printer driver works over USB or network (Bonjour or IP) connections. Follow these steps to install the software and Electronic manuals.
iPF760 4 Installing the Software (Mac OS X) After installation, click Quit. Installation of the software is now finished. Next, connect the printer and computer. 6 After confirming the printer is on, connect the printer to your computer or the network. Click Next and follow the instructions displayed to register the printer to set up and update the paper information. Next, install the Electronic manuals.
iPF760 Print Preview Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview ................................................................................................................................................. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) ................................................................................................. Borderless Printing .......................................................................................................................................
iPF760 Print Preview Configuring Settings in Mac OS X 1. In the File menu of the source application, choose the appropriate menu item for printer settings to display the Print dialog box. 2. Access the Main pane. 3. Select the Print Preview check box. 4. After you click Print, the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed.
Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) iPF760 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. When you print an original that is in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it fits within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
iPF760 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Configuring Settings in Windows 1. 2. 4. 5. Select Fit Paper Size, Scale to fit Roll Paper Width, or Print Image with Actual Size. 1. 2. 3. 4. Access the Page Setup pane.
Large-Format Printing iPF760 Large-Format Printing You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals in banner formats on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to fill the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings. The printer supports roll printing up to a maximum length of 18.0 m (19.7 yd). Configuring Settings in Windows Software Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Access the Page Setup sheet.
iPF760 Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarged/Reduced Printing Originals can be printed at larger or smaller sizes, as desired. Configuring Settings in Windows 1. 2. 3. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select Fit Paper Size, Fit Roll Paper Width, or Scaling. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width.
iPF760 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced).
iPF760 2 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. 6 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced), and then press the OK button.
Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) iPF760 Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) ..................................................................... 78 Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) ......................................................................................................... 79 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set in Adj. Priority. Adjust Adj.
iPF760 Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use Adjust Length to adjust the amount that paper is advanced. There are two options in Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings. • AdjustmentPrint After a test pattern is printed, you will measure the discrepancy based on the results of printing. • Change Settings No test pattern is printed.
Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the OK button. 7 iPF760 Press ▲ or ▼ to select AdjustmentPrint or Change Settings, and then press the OK button. When you select AdjustmentPrint, a test pattern is printed for you to measure the scale and calculate the discrepancy. The scale bar prints Millimeter in 50 mm increments and Inch in 1inch increments.
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF760 Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ................................................................................................. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ........................................................................................................................ Clearing a Jammed Sheet ................................................................................................................
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Troubleshooting 3 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 4 Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. iPF760 Problems Regarding Paper 5 Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. 6 If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 4 and 5. 7 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF760 8 Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1 Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll. Troubleshooting Caution 2 Push the Release Lever back. Problems Regarding Paper • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 3 iPF760 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Troubleshooting 2. 3. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF760 • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 1. 2. Open the Roll Cover. Problems Regarding Paper Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF760 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 4 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1 Push the Release Lever back.
iPF760 2 Clearing a Jammed Sheet Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. 3. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Troubleshooting 2. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Close the Top Cover.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF760 • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Troubleshooting • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot iPF760 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Paper is jammed by the paper feed slot. Remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") →P.
Paper is not cut iPF760 Cause Corrective Action During cutting, printed documents fall out at an angle. In the Control Panel menu, set Cutting Mode to Eject. Hold documents after printing, as they are cut. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →User's Guide Paper is not cut Cause Corrective Action In the printer driver, No or Print Cut Guideline is specified in Auto Cut. Specify Yes in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In the Control Panel menu, Cutting Mode is set to Eject or Manual.
iPF760 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ................................................................................. The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ............................................................................. Ink Filling.. is displayed ................................................................................................................................
An error message is shown on the Display Screen iPF760 The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen ...................................................................................... 92 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper .................................................................................................... 92 An error message is shown on the Display Screen Status Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing.
iPF760 Printing is faint Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint .............................................................................................................................................. Paper rubs against the Printhead ................................................................................................................. The edges of the paper are dirty .............................................................................................................
The edges of the paper are dirty iPF760 Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded incorrectly, causing it to wrinkle. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.12 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.18 The Printhead is set too low in the Control Panel menu. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to Automatic. (See "Adjusting the Printhead Height.") →User's Guide You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink.
iPF760 The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action (See "Cleaning the printer exterior.") →User's Guide The Ejection Guide is soiled. The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.39 You are using a paper that does not dry easily. In the Control Panel menu, set Roll DryingTime to at least 1 min. (See "Menu Settings.
iPF760 Banding in different colors occurs Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") →User's Guide Printing does not proceed smoothly because print jobs are interrupted during transmission. Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is set to Print Length. Setting Adj.
iPF760 Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs Cause Corrective Action Density may be uneven if you use Glossy Paper or Coated Paper. In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest or High in Print Quality. The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.12 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.
Images are printed crooked iPF760 Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. 2. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Images are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Skew Check Lv. is set to Loose or Off.
iPF760 Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ................................................................................................... 99 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ............................................................................................................. 99 Cannot print over a NetWare network ........................................................................................................
Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause The NetWare server and services are not configured correctly. iPF760 Corrective Action 4. If data transmission to a printer on another subnet fails, deactivate NCP burst mode in that printer's network protocol settings. 5. If the printer is used in queue server mode, specify Other/Unknown as the printer type. Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause Corrective Action The AppleTalk protocol is not enabled on the printer.
iPF760 The computer does not recognize the printer Installation problems The computer does not recognize the printer ............................................................................................ 101 Removing Installed Printer Drivers ............................................................................................................. 101 The computer does not recognize the printer Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Use USB or Use Ethernet is set to Off.
Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF760 Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows. • The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version Note 1 of Windows. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next.
iPF760 With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned .......................................................................................................... Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs. ............................................................................... Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs .............................................................................
iPF760 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source application, is incorrect. In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess2 or Conserve Paper to On. The layout will be changed to the optimal layout. (See "Menu Settings.
iPF760 The printer does not go on Other problems The printer does not go on ......................................................................................................................... If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ......................................................................................................... Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ................................................. The printer consumes a lot of ink ................
Ink Level Detection iPF760 Cause Corrective Action Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu is executed frequently. Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the extent possible. You have just finished initial installation, when more ink is consumed to fill the system.
iPF760 Ink Level Detection 4 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. Other problems A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button.
Ink Level Detection 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 9 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 10 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. iPF760 Troubleshooting Ink level detection is now released.
iPF760 MediaType Mismatch Error Message Messages regarding paper MediaType Mismatch ................................................................................................................................. The paper is too small. ............................................................................................................................... The paper is too small. ........................................................................................................................
The paper is too small. iPF760 Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, paper smaller than the size specified in the printer driver is loaded. Adjust the paper size setting in the printer driver to match the size loaded in the printer as follows. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. 2. Change the paper size setting in the printer driver to the size loaded in the printer and try printing again.
iPF760 PaprWidth Mismatch "Remove paper and check pap. size" Cause Corrective Action A sheet has come out of the printer during printing. 1. 2. 3. Press the Release Lever back and remove the paper. 4. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. Pull the Release Lever forward.
iPF760 Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. 2. 3. Load the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. 4. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. Pull the Release Lever forward. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.
iPF760 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information on a roll, but no roll is loaded. 1. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop printing. Load a sheet and try printing again. (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") →User's Guide Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded.
Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information on a sheet, but no sheet is loaded. iPF760 Corrective Action (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") →User's Guide Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for printing on sheets was sent when a roll is loaded. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Remove Roll Paper, and then press the OK button to stop printing. 2.
iPF760 Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action If this error recurs after you reload the roll, remove the Roll Holder from the printer, push the roll firmly in until it touches the Roll Holder flange, and reload the Roll Holder in the printer. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.9 Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1. 2. 3. 4. Push the Release Lever back. Pull out the sheet. Pull the Release Lever forward. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right.
End of paper feed. iPF760 Cause There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. Corrective Action (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.12 There is a foreign object by the Output Tray, obstructing the Cutter Unit. 1. Lift the Top Cover and remove the foreign object. 2. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred.
iPF760 Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is a size not compatible with borderless printing. For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide.) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print With Border, and then press the OK button to continue printing. The document will be printed with a border. Paper position not suitable for borderless printing.
iPF760 Ink insufficient. Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ............................................................................................................................................ No ink left. ................................................................................................................................................... Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. ..........................................................................
iPF760 Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is flashing. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.22 Not much ink is left. Cause Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink Tank. We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or highquantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. There is a problem with the Ink Tank.
Cannot adjust paper feed. iPF760 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust paper feed. .......................................................................................................................... 120 Check printed document. ........................................................................................................................... 120 Cannot adjust paper feed. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Adj. Quality again, as follows.
iPF760 Cannot adjust printhead. Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ............................................................................................................................ Wrong printhead. ........................................................................................................................................ Printhead error ................................................................................................................................
Execute printhead cleaning. iPF760 Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.41 If the message is still displayed when printing, replace the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") →P.27 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. If OK is shown on the Display Screen, clean the Printhead. 1.
iPF760 Insert the maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. ............................................................................................................... Wrong maintenance cartridge. ................................................................................................................... Maint. cart. The level is low .......................................................................................................
iPF760 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. ................................................................................... GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) .................................................................. GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range. ..............................................................................................
iPF760 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...................................................................................................... ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .................................................................................. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .............................................................. Top cover is open. ....................................
Prepare for parts replacement. iPF760 Prepare for parts replacement. Cause Corrective Action It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. You can continue to use the printer for some time until "Parts replacement time has passed." will be displayed. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replace consumables for which service is required.
iPF760 Error Messages Borderless printng not possible. ................................................................................................................. 116 Cannot adjust paper feed. .......................................................................................................................... Cannot adjust printhead. ............................................................................................................................ Cannot detect papr ....................
iPF760 Unable to detect ink level correctly. ........................................................................................................... 118 Unknown file. .............................................................................................................................................. 126 Wrong ink tank. ........................................................................................................................................... 119 Wrong maintenance cartridge. ....
Index A Adjust Length ......................................................... 78, 79 Adjust Printer ............................................................... 78 C CAD ........................................................................... 79 Cleaning ................................................ 3, 27, 39, 41, 56 Clearing a Jammed Sheet .............................................. 86 Cutting Mode ............................................................... 44 D Device Setup Utility ...
iPF760 Basic Guide ENG Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A Canon Europe Ltd. 3 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET United Kingdom Canon (China) Co., Ltd. 15F Jinbao Building No.89 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005, China Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney, N.S.W.2113, Australia © CANON INC.
