Large Format Printer Series Basic Guide Preface Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2 Manuals for this printer ................................................... 6 Handling Paper Handling rolls ................................................................ 12 Handling sheets ............................................................ 21 Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks ...................................................................... 25 Printheads ....
Safety Precautions iPF685 Series Preface Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Legal Notices ......................................................................................................................................................................
iPF685 Series Safety Precautions • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage Caution the 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.
Legal Notices iPF685 Series Other • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a Warning 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 touch the cutting edge of Cutter Unit (a). This could cause personal injury.
iPF685 Series Legal Notices • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • 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.
Manuals for this printer iPF685 Series Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ................................................................................................................................................. 6 To view the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide ........................................................................................ 6 About This User Manual .............................................................................................................
iPF685 Series Right-click the printer, and then click Properties (or Printer Properties). 4 Click Preferences (or Printing Preferences) to display the Printing Preferences dialog box with the printer name added to the title. 5 Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button.
To view the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide 6 iPF685 Series To display User's Guide, click User's Guide. Alternately, to display Paper Reference Guide, click Paper Reference Guide. Preface Manuals for this printer • Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the User's Guide or Paper Reference Guide from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. 1 Install the software. (See "Installing the Software (Mac OS).") ➔ P.71 2 Click System Preferences icon in the Dock.
iPF685 Series Select the printer in the Printer list and click Options & Supplies. 5 Click Utility. 6 Click Open Printer Utility.
About This User Manual iPF685 Series Click Support. 8 Click the User Manual button. 9 To display User's Guide, click User's Guide. Alternately, to display Paper Reference Guide, click Paper Reference Guide. Preface 7 Manuals for this printer 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 iPF685 Series 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.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF685 Series Handling Paper Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ........................................................................................................................... 12 Loading Rolls in the Printer ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Removing the Roll from the Printer .................................................................
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF685 Series 1 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 Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. • Using rolls with a 2-inch paper core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Align the tips (a) of the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF685 Series • 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.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF685 Series 4 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 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 iPF685 Series 5 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 printer and Roll Holder. Caution Handling rolls • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the • Do not release the flanges until the holder is loaded in the Roll Holder Slot.
Removing the Roll from the Printer ManageRemainRoll On iPF685 Series 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.
Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF685 Series 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now rewound and ejected. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On Caution in 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 Paper Left.
Removing the Roll from the Printer 7 iPF685 Series Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Handling Paper Handling rolls • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Note 8 Rolls." ➔ User's Guide Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new roll paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." ➔ P.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF685 Series Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer .................................................................................................................................... 21 Removing Sheets ............................................................................................................................................................ 23 Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer.
Loading Sheets in the Printer 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 iPF685 Series 4 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 iPF685 Series • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 Handling Paper 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. Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet. 6 Pull the Release Lever forward.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF685 Series Consumables and Maintenance Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks For information on the compatible ink tanks for this printer, see "Ink Tanks." ➔ User's Guide Replacement ink tanks in 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) and 300 ml (10.2 fl oz) capacities are supported. • Depending on the color, you can also use ink tanks of different capacities. Note Precautions when handling ink tanks Consumables and Maintenance Compatible ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF685 Series • Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleanImportant ing. Ink may leak out. • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is being Note advanced. Consumables and Maintenance Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ).
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF685 Series 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Important It may cause the interior of the Ink Tank Cover to become soiled. • 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. Consumables and Maintenance • Do not turn off the printer while the Ink Tank is removed.
Replacing Ink Tanks 2 iPF685 Series Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Consumables and Maintenance • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect Important Ink Tanks 3 printing quality. Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down. • Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color Important 4 or orientation is incorrect.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF685 Series • Do not push the Ink Tank in by hand. Important Forcing the Ink Tank into the holder may damage the printer. wrong direction, the rotating part of the Ink Tank Lock Lever come out of place. If this happens, open the Ink Tank Lock Lever to return it to the proper position. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Ink Tanks 5 Consumables and Maintenance • If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank.
Replacing the Printhead iPF685 Series Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead Consumables and Maintenance Replace the Printhead 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 • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead.
Replacing the Printhead iPF685 Series • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Replace P.head, and then press the OK button. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Replace the Printhead 1 Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement.
Replacing the Printhead iPF685 Series • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. Consumables and Maintenance Printheads • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 3 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely.
Replacing the Printhead iPF685 Series 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Note Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Printheads 6 Consumables and Maintenance • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal conImportant tacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d).
Replacing the Printhead 7 iPF685 Series While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. Consumables and Maintenance • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozImportant zles. Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps. • The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles.
Replacing the Printhead iPF685 Series Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. Consumables and Maintenance 10 Printheads • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak Important out. • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is performed Note if you have selected Rep.P.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF685 Series Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges Consumables and Maintenance For information on compatible maintenance cartridges, see "Maintenance Cartridge." ➔ User's Guide Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge. • For safety, keep the Maintenance Cartridge out of the reach of children.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF685 Series 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 ( ). Note 2 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Repl. maint cart, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen advises you to open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Consumables and Maintenance 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. iPF685 Series Maintenance Cartridge • Used Maintenance Cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level Important during removal and storage.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF685 Series 5 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. Consumables and Maintenance • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Also, seal the zipper thoroughly. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 7 iPF685 Series Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Consumables and Maintenance • If you did not perform the operation in Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement, this Note 8 is the end of the procedure and you do not need to press the OK key in the next step. Press the OK button.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF685 Series Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .................................................................................................................................. 41 Cleaning the Printhead ................................................................................................................................................. 43 Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 2 iPF685 Series 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. Consumables and Maintenance 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.
Cleaning the Printhead iPF685 Series • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract Important dust and affect the printing quality. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Consumables and Maintenance Note 4 tion Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves.
Cleaning the Printhead iPF685 Series Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B. Important Ink may leak or an error may occur.
iPF685 Series Control Panel Printer Parts Operations and Display Screen Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Menu Operations ............................................................................................................................................................ 47 Menu Structure .................................................................
Control Panel iPF685 Series e Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. 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.
iPF685 Series Menu Operations Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see "Menu Settings." ➔ User's Guide • 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. Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem.
Menu Operations iPF685 Series The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu. • 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 Menu items can be set as follows. Printer Parts 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 iPF685 Series 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, follow the on-screen instrucNote tions. 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 iPF685 Series 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.
Menu Structure iPF685 Series First Level Paper Details Keep Paper Type Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Off* | On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.
Menu Structure iPF685 Series Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Test Print Adjust Printer Second Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Printer Parts Adj. Priority Adj.
Menu Structure iPF685 Series First Level Second Level Line & Pen Manager Third Level Enable merge Pen Setup Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Cut Lines(*4) Off* | On Off* | On Select Palette Define Palette Software* | Palette A | Palette B | Factory Palette A (Select the pen number) Width Color Eighth Level (Indicates the value of Width ) 0~255 Line Attributes (Select the pen number) Factory Smoothing ProcessingOption Reset Palette Software* | Smooth ThickenFineLines
Menu Structure First Level iPF685 Series Second Level Third Level Fourth Level IPv6(*8) IPv6 Support(*8) IPv6 StlessAddrs(*8) (*10) DHCPv6(* 8)(*10) DNS Settings(*9) (*10) Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level DNS Domain Name(*9) On | Off* On* | Off On | Off* DNS Dync update(*9) Printer Parts Statefull Addr(*9) Stateless Addr(*9) Pri. DNS SrvAddr(*9) On | Off* On | Off* Sec.
Menu Structure iPF685 Series First Level Second Level Paper Size Basis Keep Paper Size TrimEdge Reload Rep.P.hea d Print Nozzle Check Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Off* | On ISO A3 (297mm)* | 300mm Roll Sixth Level Eighth Level 10in. (254mm)* | JIS B4 (257mm) Automatic | Off* | On Off | On* Frequency Standard* | 1 page | 10 pages | Off Warning Off* | On Operations and Display Screen Erase HDD High Speed(*8) | Secure High Spd.
Menu Structure iPF685 Series *8: Restrictions apply if a password is configured using Change Password in the Admin. Menu. Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *9: Restrictions apply if a password is configured using Change Password in the Admin. Menu. Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only. *10: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *11: Default setting for the time to enter the power save mode/Sleep mode is recommended.
iPF685 Series Front Printer parts Front ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Side ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Top Cover (Inside) ................................................................................
Side iPF685 Series m Ejection Guide Supports output paper. 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.59 o Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. p Stand (Optional) A stand that holds the printer. Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. (See "Stand.
iPF685 Series Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") ➔ P.60 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.
Roll Cover (Inside) iPF685 Series 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 60 a Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines.
Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF685 Series b Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. 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.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF685 Series Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer ............................................................................................................................ 62 Reinstalling the Printer .................................................................................................................................................
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF685 Series 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Limited, and then press the OK button. Displays the confirmation screen. • If Limited is selected, do not transport in low temperature environments. The ink remaining in the printer Important 6 may freeze and damage the printer. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes (or Execute if Limited is selected), and then press the OK button. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF685 Series • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing Important up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Printer Relocation Preparing to Transfer the Printer 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5 Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF685 Series 7 When the processing is complete, "Completed! Turn Power Off!!" is displayed. Press the Power button to turn the power off. Pack the printer 1 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and 2 transfer it in that state. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF685 Series Assemble the stand (optional) 1 If you are using the optional Stand, assemble the Stand by referring to the Printer Stand Setup Guide included with the Stand. Printer Relocation • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself Caution poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand. • When assembling the Stand, lock all four of the casters.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF685 Series • 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 Carrying Handles. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer. • When placing the printer on the Stand, lock all four of the casters of the Stand. Attempting to place the Remove tape and packaging material attached to the printer.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF685 Series Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. 7 Load the Roll Media on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.12 8 Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15 Printer Relocation 6 Preparing to Transfer the Printer 9 Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. (See "Installing the Software (Windows).") ➔ P.
Installing the Software iPF685 Series Software Installation Installing the Printer Driver (Windows) Installing the Software 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.
Installing the Software iPF685 Series • 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. Software Installation On the Finish window, select Restart my computer now and click Restart. Software settings take effect after the computer restarts.
Installing the Software iPF685 Series Installing the Printer Driver (Mac OS) Installing the Software 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. Installing the software • When the printer is used over a network, the printer's IP address may be changed if you reinstall the printer.
Installing the Software 4 iPF685 Series After installation, click Exit.
iPF685 Series Print Preview Convenient Printer Driver Features Print Preview ..................................................................................................................................................................... Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) ........................................................................................................ Borderless Printing ......................................................................................................
Print Preview iPF685 Series Configuring Settings in Mac OS 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.
iPF685 Series Rotate Page 90 degrees (Converse Paper) 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.
Borderless Printing iPF685 Series 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. Borderless printing is only available with rolls. Configuring Settings in Windows 1. 2. Software Installation 3. 4. 5. Access the Page Setup sheet. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
iPF685 Series Large-Format Printing 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 Access the Page Setup sheet. 5.
Enlarged/Reduced Printing iPF685 Series Enlarged/Reduced Printing Originals can be printed at larger or smaller sizes, as desired. Configuring Settings in Windows Software Installation 1. 2. Access the Page Setup sheet. 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. 4. 5. Click the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. Select Fit Paper Size, Fit Roll Paper Width, or Scaling.
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF685 Series Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 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). Auto(Standard) will fix most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced).
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors 2 iPF685 Series 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 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 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.
Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method iPF685 Series Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ................................................................................................. 81 Adjusting Line Length ................................................................................................................................................... 82 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set in Adj.
Adjusting Line Length 7 iPF685 Series Press ▲ or ▼ to select Automatic, Print Quality, or Print Length, and then press the OK button. Adjusting Line 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.
Adjusting Line Length iPF685 Series 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 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 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.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF685 Series Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ...................................................................................................................................... Clearing a Jammed Sheet ........................................................................................................................................... Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ..............................................................
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF685 Series • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution 3 Push the Release Lever back. 4 Remove the jammed paper. 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Troubleshooting • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Problems Regarding Paper • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important 2.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 3. iPF685 Series Close the Top Cover. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If paper from a roll 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.
iPF685 Series Clearing a Jammed Sheet • 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. 5 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting 1 Push the Release Lever back. 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.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet 2 iPF685 Series Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Troubleshooting • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important Problems Regarding Paper 2. 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. 3. Close the Top Cover.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF685 Series • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Important 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.
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF685 Series • 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 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1 Turn the printer off.
iPF685 Series 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. Troubleshooting 3 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) 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.
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot iPF685 Series 7 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. 8 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot 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.84 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet.") ➔ P.
Paper is not cut iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action Cut Speed is not configured correctly in the Control Panel menu. Change the Cut Speed setting in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Structure.") ➔ P.50 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.
The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF685 Series Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up .................................................................................. 94 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ............................................................................ 94 Ink Filling.. is displayed ....................................................................................................................
An error message is shown on the Display Screen iPF685 Series The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen ......................................................................................... 95 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ...........................................................................................................
Printing is faint iPF685 Series Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ................................................................................................................................................................. 96 Paper rubs against the Printhead ............................................................................................................................ 96 The edges of the paper are dirty ..................................................................
The edges of the paper are dirty iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. 2. Paper has been loaded incorrectly, causing it to wrinkle. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.21 The Printhead is set too low in the Control Panel menu. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to Automatic.
The surface of the paper is dirty iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. For film-based media such as Tracing Paper, set the VacuumStrngth to Standard, Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If the paper still rubs against the printhead, set the Head Height in the Control Panel menu to a higher value than the current setting. (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.
Banding in different colors occurs iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action Color may change slightly even on the same model of printer if you use a different version of the firmware or printer driver, or when you print under different settings or in a different printing environment. Follow these steps to prepare the printing environment. 1. 2. Use the same version of firmware or printer driver. Specify the same value for all settings items.
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be slightly uneven at the leading edges. Specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only.
The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is set to Print Quality. Set Adj.
Lines are misaligned iPF685 Series Lines are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.79 (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ User's Guide (See "Adjusting Line Misalignment.") ➔ User's Guide The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer.
Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF685 Series Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ...................................................................................................... 103 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network .................................................................................................................... 103 Cannot print over a Bonjour network .....................................................................................
The computer does not recognize the printer iPF685 Series Installation problems The computer does not recognize the printer ................................................................................................ 104 Removing Installed Printer Drivers ........................................................................................................................
iPF685 Series 1 Removing Installed Printer Drivers From the Windows start menu, select All 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. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned iPF685 Series 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 ...........................................................................
Printed colors of lines are inaccurate during HP-GL/2 printing iPF685 Series Printed colors of lines are inaccurate during HP-GL/2 printing Cause Corrective Action AdjustFaintLines is On in the Control Panel menu. Setting AdjustFaintLines to Off in the Control Panel menu may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.
The printer does not go on iPF685 Series Other problems The printer does not go on ...................................................................................................................................... 108 The printer takes time to start up ......................................................................................................................... 108 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ..........................................................................................
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared iPF685 Series Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Cartridge that was used to replace the old one. Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it again firmly. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") ➔ P.
Ink Level Detection Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. 3 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 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.
iPF685 Series 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 Ink Level Detection Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
Paper mismatch iPF685 Series Error Message Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ............................................................................................................................................................ MediaType Mismatch .................................................................................................................................................. The paper is too small. ................................................................................
The paper is too small. iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. 2. Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") ➔ User's Guide (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") ➔ User's Guide Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing.
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔ P.18 (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") ➔ User's Guide 2. Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches wide or larger. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.12 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15 The printer will resume printing.
Insufficient paper for job iPF685 Series Cause Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. Corrective Action (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15 2. Pull the Release Lever forward. 3. 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.
Roll printing is selected. iPF685 Series Roll printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print on a roll, but no roll is loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Load Roll Paper", and then press the OK button. Load the roll, and then print. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.12 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.15 Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing. Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded.
Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. iPF685 Series 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. After removing the roll, load and print on a sheet of the type and size of paper you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔ P.
Paper not aligned with right guide. iPF685 Series Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the guide on the right side. 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. Cannot detect papr Cause Corrective Action The printer could not detect the paper. Reload the paper as follows. 1.
End of paper feed. iPF685 Series Cause In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action Although an attempt was made to advance the paper manually, it reached the limit position that can be advanced. Canceling manual advancing. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") ➔ User's Guide Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause Corrective Action The Release Lever is pushed back.
Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. iPF685 Series Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Corrective Action Because paper expands or contracts depending on the environment of use, it may become narrower or wider than the supported width for borderless printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. Use each type of paper only where the recommended environmental conditions are met.
Ink insufficient. iPF685 Series Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ............................................................................................................................................................... No ink left. ........................................................................................................................................................................ Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank. ......................
Close Ink Tank Cover iPF685 Series Close Ink Tank Cover Cause Corrective Action Close the Ink Tank Cover. The Ink Tank Cover is open. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the Ink tab top screen. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") ➔ User's Guide Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the color that is out of ink. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.
Cannot adjust paper feed. iPF685 Series Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead. ........................................................................................................................................... 124 Borderless printng not possible. ............................................................................................................................ 119 Cannot adjust paper feed. .......................................................................
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF685 Series Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ........................................................................................................................................... 124 Wrong printhead. .......................................................................................................................................................... Printhead error ....................................................................................
Execute printhead cleaning. iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. 2. Reinstall the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.30 Execute printhead cleaning. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. 1. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. 2. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔ P.
Insert the maintenance cartridge. iPF685 Series Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. ......................................................................................................................... 126 Wrong maintenance cartridge. ............................................................................................................................... 126 Maint. cart. The level is low ..................................................................
Hard disk error. iPF685 Series Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. ............................................................................................................................................................. 127 File read error. ............................................................................................................................................................... 127 The mail box is full. ................................................................
Mail box full. Delete unwanted data iPF685 Series Cause Corrective Action 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. Delete print jobs from the queue. (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).") ➔ User's Guide Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.
This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. iPF685 Series Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. ..................................................................................... 129 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ............................................................... 129 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range. ...................................................................................................
GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) iPF685 Series Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ............................................................................................................... 130 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .................................................................................... 130 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .......................................................... 130 Top cover is open. ..........
Top cover is open. iPF685 Series Hardware error. 03130031-2F7x (x is 0, 1, or 2) Cause The ink tank is not installed correctly. Corrective Action Turn off the power, remove and then reinstall all of the ink tanks, and then turn on the power. If the same message is displayed again, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.25 Top cover is open.
iPF685 Series Error Messages Borderless printng not possible. ............................................................................................................................ 119 Cannot adjust paper feed. ........................................................................................................................................ Cannot adjust printhead. ....................................................................................................................................
iPF685 Series Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. ............................................................................................ Rel lever is in wrong position. .................................................................................................................................. Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank. ......................................... Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. ..................
Index A Adjust Length .............................................................. 81, 82 Adjust Printer ..................................................................... 81 Adobe RGB ........................................................................... 5 C CAD ...................................................................................... 82 Cleaning ...................................................... 3, 30, 41, 43, 59 Clearing a Jammed Sheet .........................................
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