Canon iPF610 Service Manual page 3

ontents
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ........................................................................................................... 1-63
.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .................................................................... 1-66
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer ......................................................................... 1-66
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version .................................................................................... 1-66
1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity .............................................................................. 1-66
1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly..................................................................... 1-66
1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature ..................................................................................................... 1-67
1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ...................................................................................... 1-67
pter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE
Basic Operation Outline .................................................................................... 2-1
.1.1 Printer Diagram ......................................................................................................... 2-1
.1.2 Print Signal Sequence .............................................................................................. 2-2
.1.3 Print Driving................................................................................................................ 2-3
Firmware ............................................................................................................. 2-6
2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on .......................................................................... 2-6
2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off .......................................................................... 2-7
2.2.3 Print Control ............................................................................................................... 2-8
2.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function ...................................................................... 2-16
2.2.5 Head Management ................................................................................................. 2-16
2.2.6 Printhead Overheating Protection Control .......................................................... 2-16
2.2.7 Pause between Pages ........................................................................................... 2-17
2.2.8 White Raster Skip ................................................................................................... 2-17
2.2.9 Sleep Mode .............................................................................................................. 2-17
2.3 Printer Mechanical System............................................................................. 2-18
2.3.1 Outline ....................................................................................................................... 2-18
2.3.1.1 Outline.................................................................................................................................. 2-18
2.3.2 Ink Passage ............................................................................................................. 2-19
2.3.2.1 Ink Passage ........................................................................................................................ 2-19
2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit....................................................................................................................... 2-20
2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit....................................................................................................................... 2-23
2.3.2.4 Printhead ............................................................................................................................. 2-26
2.3.2.5 Purge Unit ........................................................................................................................... 2-28
2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge ...................................................................................................... 2-36
2.3.2.7 Air Flow ................................................................................................................................ 2-37
2.3.3 Paper Path ............................................................................................................... 2-38
2.3.3.1 Outline.................................................................................................................................. 2-38
2.3.3.2 Paper Path .......................................................................................................................... 2-39
2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit ........................................................................................................................... 2-55
2.4 Printer Electrical System................................................................................. 2-56
2.4.1 Outline ....................................................................................................................... 2-56
2.4.1.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 2-56
2.4.2 Main Controller ........................................................................................................ 2-58
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