Canon Imageprograf Ipf815 User Guide

							Note
• Attach the cap from the new Shaft Cleaner on the used one. Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in
the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal.
8. Close the Top Cover. The Carriage is moved, and the printer goes online.
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can
confirm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the
Display Screen.
Press the Information button to display the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen. If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is
displayed indicating to check the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the
capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and
replace the Maintenance Cartridge as needed.
 (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .") →P.827
When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge
Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. Maintenance 
> Maintenance Cartridge >
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							If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen
When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and " Prepare for maint cart replacement." is
displayed. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the
Maintenance Cartridge with a new one.  (See "Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity .") →P.835
When much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is depleted
Printhead  cleaning, Printhead replacement, and preparations to transfer the printer deplete much of the Maintenance Car-
tridge capacity. (In particular, preparing to move the printer depletes a lot of the capacity.)
To check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, press the  Information button. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge
and perform related maintenance as needed. If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen
When the Maintenance Cartridge is full, the Message lamp flashes and a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is
shown on the Display Screen. Printing is disabled, and you cannot replace the Printhead or transfer the printer. Replace the
Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. Maintenance 
> Maintenance Cartridge >
When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge
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							Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer Exterior ........................................................................................................................... 837
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................................................................................................................ 837
  Cleaning the Printer Exterior
Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
About once a month, clean the printer exterior.
1. Turn the printer off.   (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.694
2. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution
• Always turn  off  the  printer  and  unplug  the  power  cord  before  cleaning  or  maintenance.  Accidentally
leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer.
3. Using 
a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe away any dirt or paper dust from the Paper Feed Slot
(a), power cord plug, and so on. Dry these parts with a dry cloth. Caution
• Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into con-
tact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock. Important
• If 
the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend
cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered withpaper dust.
 (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .") →P.837
4. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover
Clean inside the Top Cover to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. •
If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing
•
After you have used up a roll Maintenance 
> Cleaning the Printer >
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							•
After borderless printing
•
After printing on small paper
•
After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting debris
•
If you have replaced the roll
•
After printing on paper that generates a lot of paper dust
•
If the message "Blue platen switch is dirty.
" is displayedImportant
• If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning
the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper.
• If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend clean-
ing the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
1. Open the Top Cover. 2.
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. Maintenance 
> Cleaning the Printer >
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover
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							Important
• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts
may damage them.
Avoid cleaning where the Carriage is retracted, in position (d) or (e). Note
• If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Maintenance 
> Cleaning the Printer >
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							3.
Using a  damp  cloth  that  you  have  wrung  out  completely,  wipe  away  dirt  or  paper  dust  (debris  from  cutting)  inside
the Top Cover.
Wipe away any ink residue and paper dust (debris from cutting) on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b),the Paper Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), the blue Switch (f), the sec-
tion around the right-side Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (g), and so on. Important
• Do 
not  use  a  dry  cloth  to  wipe  inside  the  Top  Cover.  This  may  create  a  static  charge,  which  may  at-
tract dust and affect the printing quality.
• Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into con-
tact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fire or electrical shock.
• Do not touch the clear sheet on the side of the Top Cover Roller. This may damage the roller.
4. Close the Top Cover. Maintenance 
> Cleaning the Printer >
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover
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							Other Maintenance
Preparing to Transfer the Printer ..................................................................................................................... 841
Updating the Firmware .................................................................................................................................... 847Preparing to Transfer the Printer
To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a new location.
Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Important
• Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and dam-
age the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped or stood on end in transit. Note
• It 
is  not  possible  to  prepare  the  printer  for  transfer  if  the  Display  Screen  requests  Maintenance  Cartridge  re-
placement or checking of the remaining capacity. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer prepara-tions.  (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .") →P.827
• Depending 

on  the  state  of  the  printer,  part  replacement  may  be  necessary  when  preparing  to  transfer  the
printer (that is, when you execute the printer menu item to prepare for transfer).
• Ink must be drained before Level 2 or Level 3 printer transfer, as described in the following table. Prepare a
Maintenance Cartridge in advance.
• Always follow the instructions of the service representative when transferring the printer under Level 3 con-
ditions. Level
Shipping Meth-
od (Example) Permitted Angle of Inclination Amount of
Ink to Dis- pose of Required
Mainte-
nance Car- tridges(*1)
1 By truck Lengthwise: 0°–30° Rotation: 0°–10° 0
0 or 1
2 By plane All directions: 0°–30° Approx. 200
ml1 or 2 Maintenance 
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							Level
Shipping Meth-
od (Example) Permitted Angle of Inclination Amount of
Ink to Dis- pose of Required
Mainte-
nance Car- tridges(*1)
3 Tipping the printer or hold-
ing it upright for
elevators or
stairs Lengthwise: 0°–90°
Rotation: 0°–30°
Approx. 700
ml2 or 3 *1: The quantity of cartridges required depends on the capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge in use.
1. Remove the paper.
•Rolls  (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer .") →P.634
• Sheets  (See "Removing Sheets .") →P.656
2. Press the Menu button to display  MAIN MENU. 3.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select  Maintenance, and then press the ▶ button.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select  Move Printer, and then press the  ▶ button.
5. Press  ▲ or ▼ to select the level of transfer, and then press the  OK button.
6. After 
the  message  "Always  contact  service  before  preparing  to  move  the  printer. "  is  shown  on  the  Display
Screen, press the  OK button.
The Display Screen indicates " Please Wait..".
• If you have selected  Level 1 in step 5, after processing in preparation to move the printer is finished, the mes-
sage "Finished preparing to move printer. Turn off printer. " is shown on the Display Screen. Go to step 14.
• When  you  are  finished  preparing  to  transfer  the  printer  after  selecting  Level  2  or Level  3  conditions,  the  Dis-
play Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Follow the procedure starting with step 7. Important
• If 
consumables  must  be  replaced,  the  message  " Consumables  must  be  replaced.  Call  for  service. "
is shown on the Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the
OK button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Maintenance 
> Other Maintenance >
Preparing to Transfer the Printer
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							7.
Open the Ink Tank Cover. 8.
Lift the  stopper  (a)  of  the  Ink  Tank  Lock  Lever  (a).  Lift  the  Ink  Tank  Lock  Lever  until  it  stops,  and  then  push  it
down to the front. 9.
Remove the Ink Tank. Maintenance 
> Other Maintenance >
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							Note
• Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak
and cause stains. 10.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 to remove all ink tanks.
11. Push down the release lever (a) as shown as you gently return all ink tank lock levers to the original position. 12.
Close the Ink Tank Cover. Maintenance 
> Other Maintenance >
Preparing to Transfer the Printer
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