Printer Operations Large-Format Printers Basic Guide 1 This Basic Guide includes three booklets. Read this manual first. Printer Operations 1 Safety Precautions ........................................2 Types of Manuals .............................................5 Documentation Conventions ............................6 Parts .................................................................8 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ....................14 Loading Rolls in the Printer ........................
Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks. Warning █ Printer Location • Do not set up the printer in any location exposed to alcohol, thinner, or other volatile liquids.
Safety Precautions Caution █ Printer Location • 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 sunlight, high temperature, or open flame. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.
Safety Precautions █ Other • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire or 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. • Never insert your hand into the printer while it is printing. Moving parts inside the printer can cause injuries.
Types of Manuals Types of manuals Title Details Setup Guide Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for installing the printer driver Basic Guide 1 (this manual) Descriptions of basic printer operations Printer Operations Basic Guide 2 Troubleshooting tips Troubleshooting Basic Guide 3 Instructions for preparing to relocate the printer and for Printer Relocation / Printer Driver Installation software installation User Manual Detailed instructions for using the printer (elect
Documentation Conventions Symbols The following symbols are used in this document to indicate safety information and explanations of restrictions or precautions in use. Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of injury or damage to equipment or property. To ensure safe use, always follow these precautions. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
FCC Regulations (U.S.A) Canon Large Format Printer iPF6300 iPF6350 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.
Parts Names and functions of printer parts are as follows. Front Standard With the Ejection Guide removed b a d c j e f h i k g l Name Operation a Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. b Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load a sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. c Roll Feed Unit Load rolls in this unit. You can also load sheets manually. d Roll Feed Unit Cover Open this cover to load rolls.
Parts Paper Feed Slots b a c d e f Name Operation a Tray Extension When loading a sheet manually, open this tray after opening the Paper Tray Cover. b Width Guide When loading a sheet, move the guide to match the paper size. c Top Paper Feed Slot When loading a sheet, insert it here. d Front Paper Feed Slot (Output Tray) When loading a heavyweight sheet, insert it here. All printed documents are ejected from this slot.
Parts Inside the Roll Feed Unit Cover c c a b Name Operation a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot.
Parts Top Cover (Inside) g f b a e d c h Name Operation a Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. 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. e Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing.
Parts Control Panel a r q b p o n c m l k j g i h Name d e f Operation a Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. b Power button (green) Turns the printer on and off. The power button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode. c Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period.
Parts Menu operations Navigate and perform menu operations on the control panel as follows. After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is shown on the Display Screen. Information is organized in four tabs, and you can press control panel buttons to access menus and set or execute items for each tab. (→ , Menu Map) Ready OK: Paper Menu Plain Paper ISO A2 Roll (Paper tab) • • • • • • • • • • A tab indicating status and showing menus related to paper.
Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder Attach rolls to the Roll Holder as follows. 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. For borderless printing on A1 (594 mm) or A2 (420 mm) rolls, attach the included Spacer for Borderless Printing to the Roll Holder.
Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder 2 Insert the attachments for the roll paper on the Roll Holder. • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Attach the included 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular part (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder. Use the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores.
Loading Rolls in the Printer Load rolls in the printer as follows. • Always load rolls when the printer is on. If the printer is off when you load a roll, the paper may not be advanced correctly when you turn the printer on. • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (→ , If Paper is Soiled) 1 2 Press the Load button.
Loading Rolls in the Printer 5 Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the roll until you hear the feed tone. The paper is now advanced, and a menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically shown on the Display Screen. a a • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.
Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. • Once a roll has been advanced, do not pull the paper out by force. This will prevent further feeding, and the printer will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. If you accidentally pull out paper, follow these steps to remove the roll, and open the paper feed slot. • If you need to cut a roll, see the following procedure.
Removing the Roll from the Printer 6 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. 7 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. a • See the following procedure for instructions on removing the roll from the Roll Holder. (→"Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder," User Manual) 8 Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see the following procedure.
Loading Sheets in the Printer Load sheets in the printer as follows. When printing on individual sheets, load the sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. However, for heavyweight paper such as POP board, load the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Selecting the Paper Source and Type of Paper 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. 1 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Paper, and then press the OK button.
Loading Sheets in the Printer Loading Sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot • One sheet of paper can be loaded in the Top Paper Feed Slot at a time. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams. • Before feeding paper or printing, make sure the sheet is flat against the Paper Tray Cover. The sheet may jam if it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front.
Loading Sheets in the Printer 4 Move the Width Guide (a) 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. a 5 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received After the paper is advanced, the printer starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received The printer now starts feeding the paper.
Loading Sheets in the Printer 2 After Open Upper Cover is displayed, open the Top Cover. 3 Set the leading edge of one sheet, printing-side up, on the Front Tray Guides, and insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keeping it level. • When you insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep the sheet level, relative to the paper feed slot. Failure to do this may scratch the printing surface.
Loading Sheets in the Printer 6 7 After printing, the printer will temporarily stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. Once you press the OK button, the paper can be removed. Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. • If POP Board is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface. 8 9 Press the OK button.
Removing Sheets This section describes how to remove sheets from the printer. Removing sheets from the top paper feed slot 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Ready OK: Paper Menu Plain Paper ISO A2 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 3 4 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button.
Removing Sheets 3 4 5 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. As the printer ejects the paper, the paper is stopped momentarily with the trailing edge still held in the rollers. Press the OK button. The sheet can now be removed. Remove the sheet, keeping the front edge level as you pull it out. • If POP Board is accidentally removed at an angle, it may scratch the printed surface. 7 Press the OK button.
Consumables Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks, make sure the following Ink Tank serial numbers are printed on the label. • • • • • • • • • • • • PC Ink Tank PFI-105PC C Ink Tank PFI-105C MBK Ink Tank PFI-105MBK Y Ink Tank PFI-105Y M Ink Tank PFI-105M PM Ink Tank PFI-105PM R Ink Tank PFI-105R G Ink Tank PFI-105G B Ink Tank PFI-105B PGY Ink Tank PFI-105PGY GY Ink Tank PFI-105GY BK Ink Tank PFI-105BK 130 ml (4.4 fl oz.
Replacing Ink Tanks Replace ink tanks as follows. Compatible ink tanks 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tanks can be used for replacement. (→ , Consumables) Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you remove. Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer.
Replacing Ink Tanks Access the menu for ink tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( ). Printing OK: Ink Menu P C M Y M P C • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 3 Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the Ink Tank at this point.
Replacing Ink Tanks 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. a Install the ink tanks 1 Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly.
Replacing Ink Tanks 3 Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. 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. 4 5 Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge as follows. Compatible maintenance cartridges Use Maintenance Cartridge MC-16. Precautions when handling the maintenance cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge. • To prevent ink from leaking from a used Maintenance Cartridge, avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Access the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ). ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Printing OK:Setting/Adj. Menu Maint. cart. The level is low • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 3 4 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Repl. Maint.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 3 Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and remove the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. a a • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. a 4 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. 5 Expel excess air from the plastic bag as you seal the zipper. Fold the bag in half.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 6 Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging material in the box, just as the new Maintenance Cartridge was originally packaged, and store the used cartridge keeping it level. • 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. 7 Holding the handles (a) on both sides of the new Maintenance Cartridge, insert it completely, keeping it level.
Replacing the Printhead Replace the Printhead as follows. When to replace the printhead This printer is equipped with two printheads. Replace one or both printheads in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace any printheads with poor printing performance. • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the left printhead. Replace the Printhead on the left side.
Replacing the Printhead 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 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. • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replacement.
Replacing the Printhead Replace the printhead 1 Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. 2 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. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 3 4 5 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely.
Replacing the Printhead 6 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. a a • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. a d c b • If you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the nozzles and metal contacts facing down.
Replacing the Printhead 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. 10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system.
Menu Map The structure of Tab Selection screen menus on the control panel is as follows. Values at right labeled with an asterisk (*) are the defaults. For details on settings values, refer to the User Manual. To access tab menus, press the Menu button to display the Tab Selection screen, press ◄ or ► to select the tab, and then press the OK button. Paper Menu OK OK Back Back Roll Paper Manual Paper Load Paper Eject Paper *1 OK Back Roll Paper *1 Chg. Paper Type Chg.
Menu Map a OK OK Back Job Log OK Back OK Back Back Document Name (Choose from information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status OK CANCELED Print Start Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Print End Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Print Time xxxsec. Print Size xxxxxxxxsq.mm Media Type USB Network HDD Interface *4 Ink Consumed xxx.xxx ml (The total amount of ink consumed and ink colors are displayed here.
Menu Map OK b OK Back Interface Setup *15 *15 OK Back EOP Timer OK Back OK Back OK Back Back F TCP/IP Automatic IPv4 Mode IPv4 Manual *9 Protocol * On DHCP * Off On BOOTP * Off On RARP * Off *16 *16 IPv4 Settings DNS Settings IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Subnet Mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Default G/W xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx DNS Dync update On * Off Pri. DNS SrvAddr Sec.
Menu Map c OK OK Back System Setup *15 Buzzer Off On Contrast Adj. -4,-3,-2,-1,0*,+1,+2,+3,+4 Date & Time Date Date Format yyyy/mm/dd dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Time Zone * Detect Mismatch Pause Warning None Hold Job * *4 *4*15 yyyy/mm/dd Time Roll Selection 1 ISO A3 (297mm) 300mm Roll Roll Selection 2 10inch (254mm) JIS B4 (257mm) Keep Paper Size Off On * TrimEdge Reload Automatic Off On * Nozzle Check *4 * meter feet/inch Rep.P.
Index Numerics t 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment ................................... 14 Tab Selection screen ............................................ 13, 41 c u Consumables.............................................................. 27 User Manual ................................................................. 5 f Flange......................................................................... 15 i imagePROGRAF Support Information ......................... 5 Ink holes ..........................
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