Canon imagePROGRAF iPF825 User Manual

Page 2 - Warning; Printer location; Safety Precautions; Pacemakers

2 Do not set up the printer in any location exposed to alcohol, thinner, or other volatile liquids. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of fi re or electrical shock. • This printer generates a low-level magnetic fi eld. Anyone wearing ...

Page 3 - Carrying Handles; Cleaning the Printer; Caution

3 Safety Precautions Always disconnect the power cable from the outlet before cleaning the printer. If the printer is switched on accidentally, moving parts inside the printer may cause personal injuries. • Never install the printer on an unstable or vibrating surface. If it falls over, this could c...

Page 4 - Cutter Unit; Other

4 Safety Precautions Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fi re or electrical shock. • Never use fl ammable sprays around the printer. The gas of fl ammable sprays can cause a fi re or electrical shock, if it contacts high...

Page 5 - Types of Manuals; Types of manuals; iPFxxxx Support

5 Setup Guide Instructions for unpacking and setting up the printer, and for installing the printer driver Basic Guide 1 (this manual) Descriptions of basic printer operations Basic Guide 3 Printer Operations Printer Relocation / Printer Driver Installation Instructions for preparing to relocate the...

Page 6 - Documentation Conventions; Symbols; Button names and user interface elements; OK; Part names; Top Cover; Figures and software screens

6 Documentation Conventions Symbols The following symbols are used in the documentation to indicate safety information and explanations of restrictions or precautions in use. Caution Indicates caution items for which operating error poses a risk of injury or damage to equipment or property. To ensur...

Page 8 - Parts; Operation

8 iPF825 The right leg of the Stand . The left leg of the Stand . When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. Roll Holder Protective Cloth for Sheets Paper Feed Slot Holder Stopper Ink Tank Cover Control Panel Release Lever Roll Holder Slot Ejection Guide A ...

Page 11 - Control Panel

11 Parts When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button except the Power button to bring the printer online again. • Control Panel 1. Roll Media lamp (Green) Cut Sheet lamp (Green) 2. Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher. Hold down for at least a second to c...

Page 12 - Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls; Paper to

12 Cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. • Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see " Paper Sizes " or the Pa...

Page 14 - Loading Rolls in the Printer

14 Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • If the Wheeled Output Stacker is installed, remove it in advance. ( → "Using the Wheeled Output Stacker," User Manual) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover . ( → , If Paper is Soiled) • See the following procedure for instru...

Page 18 - Remove Roll; Removing the Roll from the Printer

18 Release the caster lock on the Wheeled Output Stacker and remove it beforehand. • If you have selected Media Menu > ManageRemainRoll > On in the printer menu, a barcode indicating the amount of paper left is printed on the leading edge of the roll. However, barcodes are not printed on some ...

Page 21 - Roll Unit

21 Removing the Roll from the Printer To load new paper in the printer at this point, see the following procedure. • ( → , Loading Rolls in the Printer) 7 In a crouching position, push the Roll Unit in.

Page 22 - Loading Sheets in the Printer

22 For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see " Paper Sizes " or the Paper Reference Guide . ( → "Paper Sizes," User Manual) , ( → "Types of Paper," User Manual) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover before loading paper. ( → , If Paper is Soiled) •...

Page 23 - Release Lever

23 Loading Sheets in the Printer 3 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover . The printer now starts feeding the paper.After the paper is advanced, the printer automatically goes online and starts printing.If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer automatical...

Page 24 - Removing Sheets

24 Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. • 1 2 3 4 Press the Load/Eject button. Press the OK button to eject the pap...

Page 25 - Consumables; Ink Tanks

25 Consumables Ink Tanks When purchasing Ink Tanks, make sure an " A " is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers. Printhead Maintenance Cartridge The Maintenance Cartridge is provided with a Shaft Cleaner . 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) MBK Ink Tank PFI-303MBK • BK Ink ...

Page 26 - Compatible ink tanks; Precautions when handling ink tanks; Replacing Ink Tanks

26 There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you remove. Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • We recommend using up an Ink Tank in the course of printing within six months after breaking the seal. Printing quality may be affected if you use o...

Page 27 - Access the menu for ink tank replacement

27 Replacing Ink Tanks This step is not necessary if a message requests you to replace ink tanks. Check the message on the Display Screen and press the OK button. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. • 1 23 1 Access the menu for ink tank replacement Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . Press ▲...

Page 29 - Install the ink tanks

29 Replacing Ink Tanks If you do not agitate the Ink Tank , the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank , and affect printing quality. • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already b...

Page 31 - Ink Lamp; Ink Tank Cover

31 Replacing Ink Tanks If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. • 5 6 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit. Close the Ink Tank Cover . The printer will go online or of fl ine. M

Page 32 - Compatible maintenance cartridges; Precautions when handling the maintenance cartridge; Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge

32 Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except to replace it. • To prevent ink from leaking from a used Maintenance Cartridge , avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been...

Page 34 - Maintenance Cartridge Cover

34 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge . • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a fl at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • 3 4 6 5 7 Open the box, remove the plas...

Page 35 - Replace the shaft cleaner

35 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge If you do not respond within two minutes, shaft cleaner replacement is canceled and the printer goes online automatically. If the printer is online, execute Repl. S. Cleaner in the MAIN MENU . • Do not open the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the front. • Accident...

Page 36 - Carriage

36 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 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. • 4 5 After removing the cap of the new Shaft Cleaner , hold ...

Page 37 - When to replace the printhead; Head Cleaning B; Compatible printheads; Replacing the Printhead; Access the menu for printhead replacement

37 There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install it right away. If the Print...

Page 38 - Replace the printhead

38 Replacing the Printhead Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage . This may damage the printer. • 3 456 1 2 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU . Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance , and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Replace P.head , and then press the ► button. Pre...

Page 42 - MAIN MENU; Menu Map

42 *5: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change pap...

Page 46 - Numerics; Index

46 Numerics 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment ................................... 123-Inch Paper Core Attachment ................................... 12 c Carriage .......................................................... 10, 35, 38 d Display Screen ..........................................................