Canon large format printer imagePROGRAF iPF6400 User Manual
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5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Note •Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.6 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Important•When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). Thismay damage the Printhead and affect printing quality.•Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printingproblems. iPF6400 Replacing the PrintheadUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 851
7 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. Important•The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Becareful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps.•The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles. We recommend removing Protective Part (b) as you hold it overthe Printhead package or safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surroundingarea. If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth.•If you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the nozzles and metal con-tacts facing down. If the nozzles or metal contacts are damaged, it may affect the printing quality.•Do not reattach the Protective Part or protective material. Dispose of these materials in accordance with local regu-lations.8 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do nottouch the carriage. 9 Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Replacing the Printhead iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 852
10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 11 minutes for ink to fill the system. Important•Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink. Note •The procedure is now finished if you have set Rep.P.head Print to Off in the Control Panel menu.In this case, execute the Initial adjustmt of Head Posi. Adj. from the Control Panel menu. (See "Adjustment When Installing the Printhead.")→P.73412 Follow the instructions on the Display Screen to advance the paper. After the paper is advanced the Initial adjustmt of Head Posi. Adj. will be executed automatically. Note •When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper, set the optimalPrinthead height before aligning the printhead. (See "Enhancing Printing Quality.")→P.728 iPF6400 Replacing the PrintheadUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 853
Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ....................................................................................................................................................... 854 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge .......................................................................................................................... 854 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................................................................................ 859 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ........................................................................................................... 860 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. ShapeModel numberMC-16 Note •For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge."→P.854 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on compatible maintenance cartridges, see "Maintenance Cartridge ." →P.854 Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge. Caution•For safety, keep the Maintenance Cartridge out of the reach of children.•If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.Important•Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except to replace it. Ink may leak out.•To prevent ink from leaking from a used Maintenance Cartridge, avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Other-wise, ink may leak and cause stains.•Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used. Handle the Maintenance Cartridge carefully dur-ing replacement. The ink may stain clothing. Confirm the message When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, a message is shown on the Display Screen. According to the mes- sage, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Mainte- nance Cartridge .") →P.860 Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 854
If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge.Important•Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during Printhead clean-ing, or when ink is being absorbed. Ink may leak out. Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect 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 Repl. maint cart , and then press the OK button. iPF6400 Replacing the Maintenance CartridgeUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 855
Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1 Open the box of the new Maintenance Cartridge and re- move the plastic bag and packaging material. Holding the handles (a) on both sides, pull out the cartridge. Important•Never touch the metal contacts (a). Doing so may damagethe Maintenance Cartridge. 2 Remove the Ejection Guide. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 856
3 Pull out the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a). Holding the cartridge by the handles (b) on both sides, keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important•Used maintenance cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level during re-moval and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.•The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Car-tridge in another printer.4 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. 5 Expel excess air from the plastic bag as you seal the zipper. Fold the bag in half. iPF6400 Replacing the Maintenance CartridgeUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 857
6 Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging mate- rial in the box, just as the new Maintenance Cartridge was originally packaged, and store the used cartridge keepingit level. Important•Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Otherwise, ink mayleak and cause stains. Note •In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance car-tridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the usedMaintenance Cartridge.7 Holding the handles (a) on both sides of the new Main- tenance Cartridge, insert it completely, keeping it level. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 858
8 Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. 9 Press the OK button. The Maintenance Cartridge is now initialized. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 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 .") →P.854 iPF6400 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge CapacityUser's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 859
When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 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 Dis- play Screen. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to re- place the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. (See "Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity .") →P.859 When much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is depleted Printhead cleaning, Printhead replacement, and preparations to transfer the printer deplete much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity. (In particular, preparing to move the printer depletes a lot of the capacity.) Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Cartridge if necessary. If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, the Message Lamp lights, a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is displayed on the Display Screen, and you cannot print. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF6400 User's Guide Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 860