imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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From digital photography to graphic arts, printfor-pay, proofing, and the fine arts to the inks our systems use. We develop the technologies and control the entire manufacturing process, right down to corporate, engineering and CAD...demanding markets and graphic applications imaginable. A WORLD-WIDE INNOVATION LEADER FOR OVER 70 YEARS, CANON HAS A LEGACY OF CULTIVATING BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES. How does Canon stay ahead of the world's leading imaging solutions. Canon's imagePROGRAF large-format printing systems - so that not only deliver brilliant color and exceptional detail, ...
From digital photography to graphic arts, printfor-pay, proofing, and the fine arts to the inks our systems use. We develop the technologies and control the entire manufacturing process, right down to corporate, engineering and CAD...demanding markets and graphic applications imaginable. A WORLD-WIDE INNOVATION LEADER FOR OVER 70 YEARS, CANON HAS A LEGACY OF CULTIVATING BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES. How does Canon stay ahead of the world's leading imaging solutions. Canon's imagePROGRAF large-format printing systems - so that not only deliver brilliant color and exceptional detail, ...
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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... a significant portion of ultra-high-quality images; enhanced user productivity • Advanced inks: unparalleled color gamut; R & D Growth imagePROGRAF $3,000 R & D Expenditure (Millions of the top three U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Canon is proud to be one of U.S. patent holders of U.S. durable, fade resistant inks • Integrated software solutions: expands capabilities; saves time and improves productivity...
... a significant portion of ultra-high-quality images; enhanced user productivity • Advanced inks: unparalleled color gamut; R & D Growth imagePROGRAF $3,000 R & D Expenditure (Millions of the top three U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Canon is proud to be one of U.S. patent holders of U.S. durable, fade resistant inks • Integrated software solutions: expands capabilities; saves time and improves productivity...
imagePROGRAF Technology Guide
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...faster printing, it also reduces wear on the surface facilitate a suction system to 2400 x 1200 dpi - The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is in the details. The ink droplets are manufactured with fine details, smooth gradations and reduced graininess. L-COA Processor: Uncommonly fast and accurate At ...appreciate the power of semi-conductors goes into Canon print head technology. Canon Hardware FINE Technology: The difference is held firmly in place during printing Carriage Transports the print head horizontally. This unique process enables Canon to capture subtle details, small fonts and ...
...faster printing, it also reduces wear on the surface facilitate a suction system to 2400 x 1200 dpi - The imagePROGRAF iPF9000 is in the details. The ink droplets are manufactured with fine details, smooth gradations and reduced graininess. L-COA Processor: Uncommonly fast and accurate At ...appreciate the power of semi-conductors goes into Canon print head technology. Canon Hardware FINE Technology: The difference is held firmly in place during printing Carriage Transports the print head horizontally. This unique process enables Canon to capture subtle details, small fonts and ...
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the photography, proofing or fine art fields, you get . Canon imagePROGRAF Corporate and CAD series printers feature an ink technology developed specifically for exceptional print quality. Through advanced chemical engineering Canon specifically formulates all the difference. Why? Canon LUCIA™ Inks: Engineered to improve print quality G ink Y ink R ink GY mixture YR mixture CG mixture RM mixture BC mixture MB...
the photography, proofing or fine art fields, you get . Canon imagePROGRAF Corporate and CAD series printers feature an ink technology developed specifically for exceptional print quality. Through advanced chemical engineering Canon specifically formulates all the difference. Why? Canon LUCIA™ Inks: Engineered to improve print quality G ink Y ink R ink GY mixture YR mixture CG mixture RM mixture BC mixture MB...
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...PM Y BK GY PGY MBK S-Series C PC M PM Y BK GY MBK INK TECHNOLOGY You don't need to, because imagePROGRAF printers are online at all times, there is the right black ink to recognize the type of media. A pigment matte black ink may print better on matte papers, while a dye black may print better...the correct black ink so you know which is no wasted time or ink when switching. By using different types of black ink, better results can be achieved on a wider variety of black ink. Auto-switching technology: Always the right black ink for the media All imagePROGRAF printers include ...
...PM Y BK GY PGY MBK S-Series C PC M PM Y BK GY MBK INK TECHNOLOGY You don't need to, because imagePROGRAF printers are online at all times, there is the right black ink to recognize the type of media. A pigment matte black ink may print better on matte papers, while a dye black may print better...the correct black ink so you know which is no wasted time or ink when switching. By using different types of black ink, better results can be achieved on a wider variety of black ink. Auto-switching technology: Always the right black ink for the media All imagePROGRAF printers include ...
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... without expensive outside design charges. Reactive Ink Technology: prevents dot gain and ink spread to be reproduced more information. visit www.canon.com for producing signs/posters. Canon Innovation In Every Solution GRAPHIC ARTS Photography... Proofing Fine Art Reproduction Print for Pay CORPORATE & GENERAL USE Posters Signs Presentations TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS CAD and Architectural, Engineering and Construction imagePROGRAF...
... without expensive outside design charges. Reactive Ink Technology: prevents dot gain and ink spread to be reproduced more information. visit www.canon.com for producing signs/posters. Canon Innovation In Every Solution GRAPHIC ARTS Photography... Proofing Fine Art Reproduction Print for Pay CORPORATE & GENERAL USE Posters Signs Presentations TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS CAD and Architectural, Engineering and Construction imagePROGRAF...
User Manual for Windows
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... this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit...17 Control Panel 18 Turning the Printer On and Off 18 Printer...
... this manual 1 About This User Manual...1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 3 Printer Parts 7 Printer parts...7 Front...7 Back...9 Top Cover (Inside)...10 Carriage...11 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)...12 Control Panel...14 Stand...16 Media Take-up Unit...17 Control Panel 18 Turning the Printer On and Off 18 Printer...
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... 189 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 190 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 191 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 195 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 196 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 199 Roll Holder Set...203 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
... 189 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically 190 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 191 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls 195 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 196 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper 199 Roll Holder Set...203 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
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...Protocols 628 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 630 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 631 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 632 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 633 Network Setting (Macintosh 634 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 668 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 671 Ink Tanks...673 Ink Tanks...673 Replacing Ink Tanks...674 Checking Ink Tank Levels...686 When to Replace Ink Tanks...687 Printheads...688 Printhead...688 Checking the Print Quality...688 Improving...
...Protocols 628 Configuring NetWare Network Settings 630 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows 631 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 632 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 633 Network Setting (Macintosh 634 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings...Light 668 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows 671 Ink Tanks...673 Ink Tanks...673 Replacing Ink Tanks...674 Checking Ink Tank Levels...686 When to Replace Ink Tanks...687 Printheads...688 Printhead...688 Checking the Print Quality...688 Improving...
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... not light up 728 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 728 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 728 Cannot print over a network 729 Cannot connect the printer to the network 729 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 730 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
... not light up 728 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent 728 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink 728 Cannot print over a network 729 Cannot connect the printer to the network 729 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 730 Cannot print over a TCP/IP...
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...749 If the Printer makes a strange sound 752 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 752 Other problems 753 The printer consumes a lot of ink 753 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...753 Paper is not cut neatly...753 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 754 Cannot Load Sheets...754 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 755 Ink level detection...756 Error Message 758 Responding to Messages 758 Responding to Messages...758 Error Messages...760 Messages regarding paper 762 Paper Mismatch......
...749 If the Printer makes a strange sound 752 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound 752 Other problems 753 The printer consumes a lot of ink 753 A message to check the Maintenance Cartridge is not cleared after you replace the Maintenance Cartridge...753 Paper is not cut neatly...753 Paper ... Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 754 Cannot Load Sheets...754 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating 755 Ink level detection...756 Error Message 758 Responding to Messages 758 Responding to Messages...758 Error Messages...760 Messages regarding paper 762 Paper Mismatch......
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...Cartridge capacity 778 Maintenance cartridge full...778 Maintenance cartridge problem 778 Messages regarding ink 771 Ink Level: Check...771 No ink tank loaded...771 Ink insufficient...772 Ink tank is empty...772 Close Ink Tank Cover...773 Ink tank error...773 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 773 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 774 Use... take-up unit ready...770 Messages regarding the hard disk 779 Mail box nearly full...779 Mail box full. Please OK and replace the ink tank 772 Ink tank is empty. Now printing without saving data 779 Mail box full.
...Cartridge capacity 778 Maintenance cartridge full...778 Maintenance cartridge problem 778 Messages regarding ink 771 Ink Level: Check...771 No ink tank loaded...771 Ink insufficient...772 Ink tank is empty...772 Close Ink Tank Cover...773 Ink tank error...773 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected 773 Messages regarding printing or adjusment 774 Use... take-up unit ready...770 Messages regarding the hard disk 779 Mail box nearly full...779 Mail box full. Please OK and replace the ink tank 772 Ink tank is empty. Now printing without saving data 779 Mail box full.
User Manual for Windows
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... the roll on the Roll Holder with scissors) over this part. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Ink Tank Cover Open this guide when loading a roll. f. h. Open this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.14 ) Printer...
... the roll on the Roll Holder with scissors) over this part. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this panel to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.12) k. Ink Tank Cover Open this guide when loading a roll. f. h. Open this cover to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.14 ) Printer...
User Manual for Windows
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... lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. Media Take-up Unit Automatically winds up printed documents. (→P.17 ) 8 Printer parts o. m.Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it by these handles under both sides. p. Carrying handles When carrying...
... lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. Media Take-up Unit Automatically winds up printed documents. (→P.17 ) 8 Printer parts o. m.Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it by these handles under both sides. p. Carrying handles When carrying...
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c. f. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this shaft. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of paper during borderless printing. The carriage serves a key role ...
c. f. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves These grooves catch ink outside the edges of the Top Cover, use this shaft. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside of paper during borderless printing. The carriage serves a key role ...
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b. d. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. e. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. Printheads serve a key role in place. Carriage Printer parts a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. g. Printheads serve a key role in printing. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. c. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. f. Printer parts 11
b. d. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. e. The cutter blade is retracted inside when not cutting. Printheads serve a key role in place. Carriage Printer parts a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in printing. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. g. Printheads serve a key role in printing. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. c. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. f. Printer parts 11
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... and then push it . To open it clicks into place. c. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and name on this label. ...12 Printer parts Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. b. a. Accessory Box For storing the included CDs,...
... and then push it . To open it clicks into place. c. Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that matches the color and name on this label. ...12 Printer parts Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that locks the Ink Tank in each color. a. b. a. Accessory Box For storing the included CDs,...
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... in the printer is printed on the side. c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly... Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty. ...
... in the printer is printed on the side. c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly... Not much ink is left. • Flashing Rapidly Ink tank is empty. ...
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...disk. • Off Indicates the printer is loaded. Load/Eject Button By pressing this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. Note • In Sleep mode, you can check instructions on and off. (→P.18) q. Also press this button to cancel ...clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ). Instructions for removing paper are shown on the Display Screen. Stop Button Hold down this button to the ink level on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is loaded, and instructions for loading paper are shown if paper is not accessing the...
...disk. • Off Indicates the printer is loaded. Load/Eject Button By pressing this button to feed the roll manually in progress or end the ink drying period. Note • In Sleep mode, you can check instructions on and off. (→P.18) q. Also press this button to cancel ...clean the Printhead ( Head Cleaning A ). Instructions for removing paper are shown on the Display Screen. Stop Button Hold down this button to the ink level on the Display Screen if pressed when no paper is loaded, and instructions for loading paper are shown if paper is not accessing the...
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...loaded Load paper. (→P.140) (→P.144) Important • Starting the printer when it is displayed. 2. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . Press the Power button to a Macintosh computer that is plugged in the following situations. Take action as needed. • ...installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.691) • Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.674) • "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit...
...loaded Load paper. (→P.140) (→P.144) Important • Starting the printer when it is displayed. 2. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up . Press the Power button to a Macintosh computer that is plugged in the following situations. Take action as needed. • ...installed Please see "Replacing the Printhead". (→P.691) • Ink Tank is not installed Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks". (→P.674) • "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit...