Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 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 this document 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 ensure sa...

Page 8 - Front; Parts

8 de gh ij c b k l m n op a f Operation Name Front A stand that holds the printer. Equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge . Releases the Paper Retainer . Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. Roll Holder Slot ...

Page 10 - Control Panel; Name

10 Parts To recover from Sleep mode, any button can be pressed except the Power button. • Control Panel Lit when sheets are selected as the paper source. Lit when rolls are selected as the paper source. Press this button when loading or replacing paper. ( → , Loading Rolls in the Printer), ( → , Loa...

Page 11 - Menu operations; Accessing tab menus

11 Parts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Menu operations Navigate and perform menu operations on the control panel as follows. After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is shown on the Display Screen . Information is organized in four tabs, and you can p...

Page 12 - Roll Holder; Holder Stopper; Holder Stopper; Roll Holder; Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls; Items to Prepare

12 Use scissors or a cutting tool to 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. Misalignment may cause feeding problems. • For details o...

Page 14 - Load; Loading Rolls in the Printer

14 Always load rolls when the printer is on. If the printer is off when you load a roll, the paper may not be advanced correctly when you turn the printer on. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. • Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes , and th...

Page 18 - Removing the Roll from the Printer

18 If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. • If you need to cut a roll, see the following procedure. ( → "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls," User Manual) • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the...

Page 19 - Roll Holder Slot

19 Removing the Roll from the Printer See the following procedure for instructions on removing the Roll Holder from the roll. • ( → "Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder," User Manual) To load new paper in the printer at this point, see the following procedure. • ( → , Loading Rolls in the Pr...

Page 20 - Loading Sheets in the Printer

20 Loading sheets when a roll is already loaded in the printer may cause jams. We recommend removing rolls before loading sheets. ( → , Removing the Roll from the Printer) • Before loading sheets, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide . If these areas are ...

Page 22 - Removing Sheets

22 If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. • 1 2 5 6 34 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel , press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Press the OK button. Open the Top Cover , lift the Release Lever , and remove the sheet. Lower the Release Lever and close...

Page 23 - Consumables; Ink Tanks

23 Consumables Ink Tanks When purchasing ink tanks, make sure the following Ink Tank serial numbers are printed on the label. Printhead Maintenance Cartridge 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) PC Ink Tank PFI-304PC • C Ink Tank PFI-304C • MBK Ink Tank PFI-304MBK • Y Ink Tank PFI-304Y • M Ink Tank PFI-304M • Mainte...

Page 24 - Compatible ink tanks; Precautions when handling ink tanks; Replacing Ink Tanks

24 There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is being advanced. • Do not remove an Ink ...

Page 25 - Access the menu for ink tank replacement

25 Replacing Ink Tanks If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. • 1 23 1 Access the menu for ink tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel , press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( ). Press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank , and the...

Page 26 - Ink Tank Lock Lever

26 Replacing Ink Tanks Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. • Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position. • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink hole (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • 2 3 Lift the stopper (a) of ...

Page 27 - Install the ink tanks

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

Page 29 - Ink Lamp; Ink Tank Cover

29 Replacing Ink Tanks If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. • 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 ...

Page 30 - Compatible maintenance cartridges; Precautions when handling the maintenance cartridge; Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge

30 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 31 - Access the menu for maintenance cartridge replacement

31 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. • 1 234 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel , press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance , and then press the OK but...

Page 32 - Shaft Cleaner; Replace the maintenance cartridge; Maintenance Cartridge Cover

32 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge . • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. • Used maintenance cartridges are heavy. ...

Page 35 - Replace the shaft cleaner

35 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge If you do not respond within two minutes, shaft cleaner replacement is canceled. In this case, repeat the procedure. • 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. •...

Page 36 - When to replace the printhead; Replacing the Printhead; Head Cleaning B

36 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 37 - Access the menu for printhead replacement

37 Replacing the Printhead Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. • 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. • Your ha...

Page 38 - Replace the printhead

38 Replacing the Printhead Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage . This may damage the printer. • 3 2 1 8 If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out comp...

Page 39 - Carriage Cover

39 Replacing the Printhead Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. • 4 5 6 7 Pull up the Carriage Cover to open it completely. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Pri...

Page 41 - Printhead Fixer Cover

41 Replacing the Printhead Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is fi lling with ink. • After the Printhead has been replaced and fi lled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is performed if you have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. In this case, follow the i...

Page 42 - Menu Map

42 Automatic Automatic Lowest Super Low Low Standard High Highest Eject Manual Fast Standard Slow Automatic Off On Off Automatic 30 sec. Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. * * Load Paper Eject Paper Paper Details Paper Details Roll Paper Cut Sheet Off...

Page 46 - Numerics; Index

46 Numerics 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment ................................... 123-Inch Paper Core Attachment ................................... 12 C Consumables.............................................................. 23 F Flange.....................................................................