Canon Imageprograf Ipf8300 User Guide

							7.Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips (a), attach it to the Carriage.Note•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 moves back into position.
Maintenance 
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 Maintenance Cartridge 
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							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.
To check remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, access the  Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press  ◀ or
▶  to select the Settings/Adj. tab (
).
Note•If the  Tab Selection screen  is not displayed, press the  Menu button.
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
prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge as needed.   (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .")
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When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge
Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations.
If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost full, the  Message Lamp is lit and "The level is low " is shown on the Display
Screen. 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 .")
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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.)
Maintenance 
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 Maintenance Cartridge 
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							Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Cartridge if nec-
essary.
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 
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							Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer Exterior ......................................................................................................................... 1026
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ...................................................................................................................... 1026
 
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 .")
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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 with paper dust.
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.
Maintenance 
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 Cleaning the Printer 
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							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
• 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.
Maintenance 
>
 Cleaning the Printer 
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							2.If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen, in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), or
on the cutter guide (c), use the Cleaning Brush (d, provided with the printer) to wipe it away.Note• If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water.
Maintenance 
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 Cleaning the Printer 
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							3.Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink
residue and paper dust (debris from cutting) on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), on the Paper Retain- er  (c),  the  Borderless  Printing  Ink  Grooves  (d),  the  Ejection  Guide  (e),  the  cutter  guide  (f),  around  the  ink  suction
holes at left (g), around the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves at right (h), on the blue Switch (i), and so on.Maintenance 
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 Cleaning the Printer 
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							Important•Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).
•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 
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 Cleaning the Printer 
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							Other Maintenance
Preparing to Transfer the Printer ................................................................................................................... 1031
Updating the Firmware .................................................................................................................................. 1039
Preparing to Transfer the Printer
To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps 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 you to replace the Mainte-
nance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer prepara- tions.   (See " Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .")
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• 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.LevelShipping Meth- od (Example)Permitted Angle of InclinationAmount of Inkto Dispose of
Required Mainte-
nance Car- tridges(*1)1By truckLengthwise: 0–30º
Rotation: 0–10º
00 or 12By planeAll directions: 0–30ºApprox. 600 ml
(20.3 fl oz)1 or 2
Maintenance 
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 Other Maintenance 
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							LevelShipping Meth-od (Example)Permitted Angle of InclinationAmount of Inkto Dispose of
Required Mainte-
nance Car- tridges(*1)3Tipping the
printer or hold-
ing it upright
for elevators or
stairsLengthwise: 0–90º
Rotation: 0–30ºApprox. 1.8 L
(60.9 fl oz)2 or 3
*1: The quantity of cartridges required depends on the capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge in use.
Remove paper
1. Remove the paper.
•Rolls   (See " Removing the Roll from the Printer .")
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• Sheets   (See "Removing Sheets .")
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Access the Prep.MovePrinter  menu
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  Prep.MovePrinter , and then press the  OK button.
4. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select the level of transfer, and then press the  OK button.
5. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Execute, and then press the  OK button to display the confirmation screen.
6. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Yes, and then press the  OK button.
The printer is now prepared for transfer.
• Level 1Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to turn off the printer.
Turn off and pack the printer. There is no need to remove the ink tanks.
 (See " Pack the printer .")
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• Level 2  and Level 3
Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover.
Remove the ink tanks before packing the printer.
Maintenance 
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 Other Maintenance 
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