Other Problems - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S Basic Guide No.2 Basic Manual

Troubleshooting

Other Problems

Phenomenon
The printer does not go on
The printer takes time to start up
The printer makes a strange sound
Cause
The printer is unplugged.
The specified voltage is not
supplied.
The printer may have shut down
incorrectly last time. This may
happen after power outages or if
the printer is unplugged before it is
turned off.
In this case, the next time power
is restored, the printer's hard disk
is checked, and startup may take
some time.
The printer makes a sound during
operation.
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Corrective Action
Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on
the printer.
Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker.
Use a power source that conforms to the printer
specifications.
(→"Specifications," User's Guide)
Please wait a while, because it may take several
minutes to finish checking the hard disk.
If an error message is displayed after the hard disk
check, follow the instructions indicated to resolve the
problem.
The following sounds do not indicate a problem with
the printer.
• There is a sound of suction from the Platen .
To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against
the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it.
• Roll paper makes a fl uttering sound during printing.
There may be a fl uttering sound when large paper is
advanced.
• You suddenly hear the sound of cleaning operations.
At regular intervals, for printer maintenance,
cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if
the printer is in Sleep mode.
• You suddenly hear the sound of ink agitation.
At regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing
quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if the
printer is in Sleep mode. Ink agitation takes about a
minute and a half.
The ink is also agitated automatically under the
following conditions. Note that other operations are
not possible while Agitating is displayed on the
control panel.
• After the printer is turned on
• After data transmission
• After ink tank replacement
In other cases, contact your Canon dealer.