Printer Operations Large-Format Printers 1 This Basic Guide includes three booklets. Read this manual first. Printer Operations Basic Guide 1 Safety Precautions ........................................2 Types of manuals .............................................5 Documentation Conventions ............................6 Parts .................................................................8 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ...................12 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 Printer Relocation / Printer Driver Installation User Manual Instructions for preparing to relocate the printer and for software installation Detailed instructions for using the printer (electr
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 iPF650 iPF655 iPF750 iPF755 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 c n o a b f m q c d r e f p s g i l k s h j t Name t Operation a Roll Cover Open this cover to load rolls. b Paper Feed Slot When loading paper, insert it here. c Roll Ledge When loading rolls, rest the Roll Holder here before loading it in the Roll Holder Slot. d Release Lever When releasing the Paper Retainer, push this lever back.
Parts Top Cover (Inside) g a b c d f e 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 b q p c o d n e m OK f l k j i Name h g Operation a Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. b Data Lamp (green) Indicates the status of print jobs or the printer firmware. c Message lamp (orange) Lit or flashes when messages are displayed. When the lamp is off, the printer is operating normally or turned off. d Power button (green) Turns the printer on and off.
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.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls Attach the roll holder to rolls 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.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls 2 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) Roll Holder (Right Side) Align the tips (a) of the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly. No attachment is needed.
Loading Rolls in the Printer Load rolls in the printer as follows. • 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 Press the Load button. OK 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it.
Loading Rolls in the Printer 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. b b c c a • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the printer and Roll Holder. • Do not release the flanges until you load the holder fully in the Roll Holder Slot, keeping it level.
Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. 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. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now rewound and ejected.
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. • See the following procedure for instructions on removing the Roll Holder from the roll. (→"Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls," User Manual) 8 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll 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. • One sheet of paper can be loaded in the 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 Roll Cover. The sheet may jam if it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front. • Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Loading Sheets in the Printer 3 4 Load the 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. a 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. a 5 Press the OK button.
Removing Sheets This section describes how to remove sheets from the printer. 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 5 6 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.
Consumables Ink Tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter "J" in a black circle on the side. When purchasing ink tanks, make sure a "J" is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers. 130 ml (4.4 fl oz.) per color • MBK Ink Tank PFI-102MBK • BK Ink Tank PFI-102BK • C Ink Tank PFI-102C • M Ink Tank PFI-104M • Y Ink Tank PFI-102Y • You can also use ink tanks other than M Ink Tank PFI-104M that are simply labeled "A.
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. Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer.
Replacing Ink Tanks Access the menu for ink tank replacement • This step is not necessary if a message requests you to replace ink tanks. Check the message on the Display Screen and press the OK button. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( ). Printing OK: Ink Menu C • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2 3 Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed.
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 once or twice. 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-10. 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 2 3 At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 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. a • Used maintenance cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 7 8 Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. OK The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge.
Replacing the Printhead Replace the Printhead as follows. When to replace the printhead 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. • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads Use Printhead PF-04.
Replacing the Printhead 3 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Ready OK:Setting/Adj. Menu Maint. cart. Remaining Amount 㪏㪇㩼 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 4 5 6 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 Replace P.head, and then press the OK button. Ink is now filled.
Replacing the Printhead 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. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
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 *1 Load Paper Roll Paper Eject Paper Cut Sheet Chg. Paper Type *1 A B Head Height Off On Skew Check Lv.
Menu Map a OK OK Back Job Log OK Back User Name Page Count Print Job Log *14*16 Off On HDD Information Total capacity Box free space Set./Adj. Menu OK Test Print * 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 Ink Consumed *5 *6 Maintenance Adj.
Menu Map OK b OK OK OK Back Back Back Back c d e f Reset Palette Software Smoothing Smooth Off ThickenFineLines On On Off Warning On *14*16 Off On-the-Fly On Off PageSizeProcess1 On Off PageSizeProcess2 GL2 Set Print On Interface Setup *20 *20 EOP Timer Back Back Palette B (Choose a pen number.) (Indicates Width, Color, and Line Attributes.) Factory (Choose a pen number.) (Indicates Width, Color, and Line Attributes.
Menu Map g OK OK Back System Setup *20 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 * *14*16 *14*16 *20 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 *14*16 * meter feet/inch Rep.P.
Index Numerics r 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment ................................... 12 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment ................................... 12 Release Lever .............................................................. 8 Roll Holder .............................................................. 8, 12 Roll Holder Slot............................................................. 8 Roll loading ................................................................. 14 Roll removal......................
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