Canon Imageprograf Ipf8300 User Guide

							2.Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.Caution•Never  touch  the  ink  holes  or  electrical  contacts.  This  may  cause  stains,  damage  the  Ink  Tank,  and
affect printing quality.
3. Press the  OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down.
Important•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.
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							4.Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place.
5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.
Note•If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank.
• Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left.
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							6.Close the Ink Tank Cover.Important•After  Ink  Tank  replacement,  always  close  the  Ink  Tank  Cover.  If  the  Ink  Tank  Cover  cannot  close,
some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully
closed.
• To  close  the  Ink  Tank  Cover  when  no  Ink  Tank  is  installed  (as  when  moving  the  printer),  push  the
release lever (a) as shown while returning the Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position.
Checking Ink Tank Levels
On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks.
To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the  Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press  ◀ or  ▶ to select the
Ink tab (
).
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							Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
• If an error has occurred and the  Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed, display  Ink Info as follows.
1. Press the  OK button to display  Printer Info.
2. Press the  ▲ or  ▼ button to select  Ink Info.
3. Press the  OK button.
The remaining ink 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 .")
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When to Replace Ink Tanks
Replace or prepare to replace ink tanks in the following situations.
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 "Not much ink is left. " is shown on the Display Screen. You can
continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank.   (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels .")
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							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.
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							Printheads
Printhead ......................................................................................................................................................... 998
 
Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................... 998
Cleaning the Printhead .................................................................................................................................... 999
Replacing the Printhead ................................................................................................................................ 1000
Printhead
•Printhead PF-05
Note•For instructions on replacing the Printhead,  see "Replacing the Printhead ."→P.1000
Checking for Nozzle Clogging
If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test
pattern to check the nozzles.
Note• Nozzles  are  periodically  checked  to  ensure  they  are  clear.  Configure  the  settings  on  the  Control  Panel  menu
in  Nozzle Check .  (See " Menu Settings .")
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1.Load unused paper.
•Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls
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• Loading Rolls in the Printer
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• Loading Sheets in the Printer
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2. On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab (
).
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							Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
3.Press the  OK button.
The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
4. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Test Print , and then press the  OK button.
5. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Nozzle Check , and then press the  OK button.
The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles.
6. Check the printing results.
The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles, with each color of the Printhead L in the top row and each color of the Printhead R in the bottom row.
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 .")
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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.
Cleaning the Printhead
If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.
Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes (  Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B  ), depending on the problem to
resolve.
• Head Cleaning AUse this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of
ink.
It takes about four minutes to complete.
• Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if  Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem.
It takes about five minutes to complete.
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							Caution•Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either  Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B .Note•If  printing  does  not  improve  after  Head  Cleaning  B,  try  repeating Head  Cleaning  B   once  or  twice.  If  this
still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
• Nozzles  are  periodically  checked  to  ensure  they  are  clear.  Configure  the  settings  on  the  Control  Panel  menu
in  Nozzle Check .  (See " Menu Settings .")
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Perform cleaning as follows.
1. On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab (
).
Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
2.Press the  OK button.
The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
3. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Maintenance , and then press the  OK button.
4. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Head Cleaning , and then press the  OK button.
5. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Head Cleaning A  or Head Cleaning B , and then press the  OK button.
Head cleaning is now executed.
6. Print  a  test  pattern  to  check  the  nozzles,  and  determine  whether  cleaning  has  cleared  the  nozzles.    (See  "Checking
for Nozzle Clogging .")
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Replacing the Printhead
When to replace the Printhead
This printer is equipped with two printheads.
Replace one or both printheads 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
Replace any printheads with poor printing performance.
•
If the Display Screen indicates " Open top cover and replace the left printhead. "
Replace the Printhead on the left side.
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							•If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead. "
Replace the Printhead on the right side.
•
If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead. "
Replace both printheads.
•
If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement
Replace the Printhead as directed.
Compatible printheads
For information on compatible printheads,  see "Printhead ."
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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.
• There  may  be  ink  around  the  nozzles  of  the  Printhead  you  remove.  Handle  the  Printhead  carefully  during
replacement. The ink may stain clothing.Important• 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.
Access the menu for Printhead replacement
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.
1. Remove any paper that has been advanced by selecting  Eject Paper in the Control Panel menu.
• When using a roll, rewind it.
 
 (See " Removing the Roll from the Printer .")
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• When using sheets, remove the sheet.
 
 (See " Removing Sheets .")
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2. Clean inside the Top Cover.   (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .")
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							3.On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ().Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
4.Press the  OK button.
The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
5. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Maintenance , and then press the  OK button.
6. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Replace P.head , and then press the  OK button.
7. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select the Printhead for replacement.
Select  Printhead L  when replacing the left printhead,  Printhead R when replacing the right printhead, and  L & R
Printheads  when replacing both. Make sure your selection is correct.
8. Press the  OK button.
Ink is now filled.
After about three minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover.
Replace the Printhead
1. Open the Top Cover.
Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding head replacement.
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