Canon Imageprograf Ipf815 User Guide

							Checking Ink Tank Levels
On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank.
The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless an error message is displayed. During error messages, press the 
Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen.These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identified by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display
Screen.
These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: 
! if ink is low, × if no ink is left, and  ? if you have deactivated ink
level detection.
The remaining ink level is indicated as shown below. If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank. If a message is displayed indicating to check
the remaining ink levels, or after tasks that consume a lot of ink such as large-format printing or head cleaning, check the
remaining levels and replace Ink Tank as needed.  (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.803
When to Replace Ink Tanks
Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. Maintenance > Ink Tanks >
iPF815
Checking Ink Tank Levels 11
815
 
						

							If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen
When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and " Ink Level: Check" is shown on the Display Screen. You can
continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank.  (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") →P.815
Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink
If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of
ink. In this case, replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank before maintenance. If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen
When ink runs out, the Message lamp flashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the Display Screen,
and printing is disabled. Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Maintenance > Ink Tanks >
When to Replace Ink Tanks
iPF81511
816
 
						

							Printheads
Printhead ......................................................................................................................................................... 817
 
Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................... 817
Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................... 819
Replacing the Printhead .................................................................................................................................. 820Printhead
This is a replacement Printhead for the printer. •Printhead PF-03 Note
• For instructions on replacing the Printhead,  see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.820
Checking for Nozzle Clogging
If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check
the nozzles. Note
• You can  specify  a  number  of  pages  in  the  printer's  Noz.  Check  Freq.  menu  for  automatic  nozzle  checking
every time you finish printing that quantity.   (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722
1. Load unused paper.
•Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.623
• Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.628
• Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.651Maintenance 
> Printheads >
iPF815
Printhead 11
817
 
						

							2.
Press the Menu button to display  MAIN MENU.3.
Press ▲ or ▼  to select Test Print , and then press the ▶ button.
4. Press  ▲ or ▼ to select  Nozzle Check, and then press the ▶ button.
5. Press ▲ or ▼  to select Yes, and then press the  OK button.
The printer goes online and prints a test pattern.
6. Check the printing results.
The 
Printhead  L  prints  the  test  pattern  for  nozzle  checking  on  the  top  line  in  each  color,  and  the  Printhead  R  prints
the test pattern on the bottom line.
If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear. If some sections of the horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, the nozzles for those colors are clogged.
If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging.
1. Clean the Printhead.   (See "Cleaning the Printhead .") →P.819
2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note
• If 
you  repeat  these  steps  several  times  but  the  horizontal  lines  are  still  faint  or  incomplete,  contact
your Canon dealer.
Maintenance 
> Printheads >
Checking for Nozzle Clogging
iPF81511
818
 
						

							Cleaning the Printhead
Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged.
Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes (  Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem to
resolve. Note
• You can  specify  a  number  of  pages  in  the  printer's  Noz.  Check  Freq.  menu  for  automatic  nozzle  checking
and cleaning every time you finish printing that quantity.   (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722
• You can start  Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. Cleaning the Printhead
Note
• If 
printing  does  not  improve  after  Head  Cleaning  A,  try Head  Cleaning  B .  If  this  does  not  solve  the  prob-
lem,  repeat  Head  Cleaning  B  one  or  two  times.  If  this  still  does  not  improve  printing,  the  Printhead  may
have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution
• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tank during cleaning.
1. Press the Menu button to display  MAIN MENU.2.
Press ▲ or ▼  to select Head Cleaning , and then press the ▶ button.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of cleaning, and then press the  OK button. •
Head Cleaning A
Use 
Head Cleaning A  if 
 printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the
least amount of ink. It takes about three minutes to complete. •
Head Cleaning B
Use 
Head Cleaning B  if 
 no ink comes out of the printhead, or if  Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem.
It takes about four minutes to complete.
The printhead is cleaned, and the printer goes online.
4. Print  a  test  pattern  to  check  the  nozzles,  and  determine  whether  cleaning  has  cleared  the  nozzles.    (See  "Checking
for Nozzle Clogging .") →P.817 Maintenance 
> Printheads >
iPF815
Cleaning the Printhead 11
819
 
						

							Replacing the Printhead
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
For information on compatible printheads,  see "Printhead." →P.817
Precautions when handling the Printhead
Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead. Caution
• For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children.
• If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.
• Do 

not  touch  the  Printhead  immediately  after  printing.  The  Printhead  becomes  extremely  hot,  and  there  is  a
risk of burns. Important
• There 
may  be  ink  around  the  nozzles  of  the  Printhead  you  remove.  Handle  the  Printhead  carefully  during
replacement. The ink may stain clothing.
• Do  not  open  the  Printhead  pouch  until  immediately  before  installation.  After  removing  the  Printhead  from
the  pouch,  install  it  right  away.  If  the  Printhead  is  left  after  the  pouch  is  opened,  the  nozzles  may  dry  out,
which may affect printing quality.
• If you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the  nozzles and metal
contacts →P.824
 
facing  down.  If  the  nozzles  or  metal  contacts  are  damaged,  it  may  affect  the  printing
quality. Replacing the Printhead
Caution
• When 
replacing  the  Printhead  immediately  after  printing,  wait  a  few  minutes  before  replacing  it.  The  metal
parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note
• Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
• Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead
for replacement.
• Choose  On 

in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after replacement
of the Printhead.  (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.722
1. If 
the  roll  is  not  ejected  because  of  the  cutting  method  selected,  cut  it  manually  and  remove  it.    (See  "Cutting  Roll
Paper After Printing .") →P.196
Maintenance 
> Printheads >
Replacing the Printhead
iPF81511
820
 
						

							2.
Clean inside the Top Cover.   (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .") →P.837
3. Press the Menu button to display  MAIN MENU. 4.
Press  ▲ or ▼  to select  Maintenance, and then press the ▶ button.
5. Press  ▲ or ▼  to select  Replace P.head, and then press the ▶ button.
6. Press  ▲ or ▼ to select  Yes, and then press the OK button.
Ink is now filled.
After about two minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover.
7. Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. Maintenance > Printheads >
iPF815
Replacing the Printhead 11
821
 
						

							8.
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. Important
• Do 
not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts
may damage them. •
Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
Maintenance 
> Printheads >
Replacing the Printhead
iPF81511
822
 
						

							9.
If the  ventilation  duct  (a)  is  dirty,  use  a  damp  cloth  that  you  have  wrung  out  completely  to  wipe  it  clean.  Move  the
Carriage out of the way manually if the Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. 10.
Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 11.
Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 12.
Remove the used Printhead. Maintenance 
> Printheads >
iPF815
Replacing the Printhead 11
823
 
						

							Note
• Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
13. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important
• 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. 14.
While 
 firmly  holding  the  Printhead  you  have  removed,  use  your  other  hand  to  remove  the  orange  Safety  Cap  1  (a).
Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it. Maintenance 
> Printheads >
Replacing the Printhead
iPF81511
824