Canon Imageprograf Ipf8300 User Guide

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a.
Carrying Handles
When carrying the printer, have four people hold it by these handles under both sides.
b.
Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet
Connect the power cord of the optional Media Take-up Unit here.
c.
Ethernet Port
Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is
possible between the computer and printer.
d.
USB Port
Connect a USB cable to this port. This port is compatible with USB 2.0 High Speed mode.
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							e.Manual Pocket
Store printer manuals in this pocket.
f.
Power Supply Connector
Connect the power cord to this connector.
Top Cover (Inside)
a.
Top Cover Roller
Prevents paper from rising when ejected.
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							b.Paper Alignment Line
Align paper with this line when loading it.
c.
Carriage
Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing.  (See "Carriage .")→P.885
d.
Carriage Shaft
The Carriage slides along this shaft.
e.
Paper Retainer
Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed.
f.
Platen
The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.
g.
Borderless Printing Ink Grooves
For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing.
h.
Cleaning Brush
When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen.
Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen.
i.
Fixed Blade
The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper.
j.
Linear Scale
The  linear  scale  serves  a  key  role  in  detecting  the  Carriage  position.  Be  careful  not  to  touch  this  part  when  cleaning
inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams.
k.
Switch
Set  the  switch  to  the  side  opposite  ●  if  the  edges  of  printed  images  are  blurred.  Set  the  switch  to  the  ●  side  before
borderless printing.   (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen .")
→P.1063
Carriage
a.
Carriage Cover
Protects the Carriage.
b.
Printhead Fixer Cover
Holds the Printhead in place.
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							c.Printhead L
The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing.
d.
Printhead R
The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing.
e.
Printhead Fixer Lever
Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.
f.
Cutter Unit
A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Retracted when not in use.
g.
Shaft Cleaner
Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty.
h.
Cutter Unit Detachment Lever
Used when replacing the Cutter Unit.
Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
Left SideRight Side
Note: The figure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) Ink Tank.
a.
Ink tanks
Cartridges of ink in various colors.
b.
Ink Tank Lock Lever
A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and lower the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. To open
it,  lift  the  stopper  of  the  lever  until  it  stops,  and  then  push  it  down  toward  the  front.  To  close  it,  push  it  down  until  it
clicks into place.
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							a.
Ink Color Label
Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label.
b.
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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							Stand
a.
Stand L
The left leg of the Stand.
b.
Stand R
The right leg of the Stand.
c.
Top Stand Stay
Supports Stand L and Stand R. Attach the optional Media Take-up Unit to this part.
d.
Bottom Stand Stay
Supports Stand L and Stand R.
e.
Leg Covers
Covers for Stand L and Stand R.
f.
Stopper
Locks the Stand casters.
Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Moving the printer while the Stopper is locked may scratch the
casters or the floor.
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							Media Take-up Unit (Optional)
･  Main Unit
a.
Left Media Take-up Unit
Load the Rewind Spool here.
b.
Right Media Take-up Unit
Load the Rewind Spool here. Includes the Media Take-up Unit  Power button,  ▲ and  ▼ buttons to advance or rewind
paper, and a power cord.
c.
Rewind Spool
Winds documents printed on rolls.
d.
3-inch Adapter
When rewinding rolls with 3-inch paper cores, attach the adapter to the Rewind Spool.
e.
Media Take-up Sensor
A sensor for automatically rewinding rolls.
･  Weight
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							a.Weight Roll (6)
Weights required when rewinding rolls. Use one weight roll or combine two (with a Weight Joint ), depending on the
roll width.
b.
Weight Joint
Fastens two weight rolls.
c.
Weight Flange (2 sets)
Attached to the ends of Weight Roll to adjust the weight. Use Weight Flange 1 or Weight Flange 2, depending on the type of paper.   (See "Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit .")
→P.823
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							Control Panel
Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 891
 
Turning the Printer On and Off ........................................................................................................................ 893
Control Panel Display ...................................................................................................................................... 895
How to View Instructions With Navigate .......................................................................................................... 899
 
Printer Menu Operations ................................................................................................................................. 901
Menu Operations ............................................................................................................................................. 902
Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................................ 904
Menu Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 912
Menu Settings (During Printing) ...................................................................................................................... 923
 
Status Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 925
Printing Interface Setting Reports ................................................................................................................... 928
 
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ............................................................................................ 932
Control Panel
a.
Display Screen
Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
b.
Data Lamp (green)
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Flashing
During printing, the Data lamp flashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp
flashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the firmware.
•
Off
There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off.
c.
Message Lamp  (orange)
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On
A warning message is displayed.
•
Flashing
An error message is displayed.
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							•Off
The printer is off or is operating normally.
d.
Menu button
Displays the  Tab Selection screen .  (See " Menu Settings .")→P.912
e.
Arrow buttons
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◀ button
Press this button on the  Tab Selection screen to move to another tab.
In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit.
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▲  button
Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value.
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▶  button
Press this button on the  Tab Selection screen to move to another tab.
In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit.
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▼  button
Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value.
f.
OK  button
Press this button on the  Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown.
Pressing  this  button  in  menu  items  of  each  tab  for  which 
  is  displayed  at  left  will  move  to  the  lower  level  of  the
menu item, enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values.
Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the  OK button.
g.
Stop  button
Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period.
h.
Power  button (green)
Turns the printer on and off.   (See "Turning the Printer On and Off .")→P.893
The  Power  button is lit when the printer is on or in Sleep mode.
i.
Navigate  button
Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other
operations.   (See "How to View Instructions With Navigate .")
→P.899
j.
Back button
Displays the screen before the current screen.
k.
Cut button
Pressing this button when rolls are loaded cuts the paper, if you have specified  Automatic or Eject  in Cutting Mode
in the Control Panel menu.   (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls .")
→P.794
l.
Feed
 button
Pressing this button when rolls are loaded enables you to reposition the paper.   (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually .")
→P.790
m.
Load
 button
Press this button when loading or replacing paper.
 (See " Loading Rolls in the Printer .")
→P.777
 (See " Loading Sheets in the Printer .")
→P.802
n.
Roll Media lamp
 (green)
Lit when rolls are selected as the paper source.
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