Cannot Recognize Print Head X. (X Is L, R, Or Not Displayed); Execute Printhead Cleaning - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S User Manual

Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed)

Cause
There is a prob-
lem with the
Printhead.
Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed)
Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed)
Cause
No Printhead is installed.
The Printhead cannot be
recognized because it is
not installed correctly.

Execute printhead cleaning.

Execute printhead cleaning.
Cause
The Printhead noz-
zles are clogged.
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3. Replace the Printhead L with a new one if Printhead L is displayed and the Printhead R if Printhead R is displayed. If
neither left or right is indicated, replace both Printhead L and Printhead R with new ones.
(See "Replacing the Printhead.")
Follow these steps to install the Printhead.
1. Open the Top Cover.
2.
Install the Printhead L if Printhead L is displayed and the Printhead R if Printhead R is displayed. If neither left or
right is indicated, install both Printhead L and Printhead R.
(See "Replacing the Printhead.")
Follow these steps to reinstall the Printhead.
1.
Open the Top Cover.
2.
Reinstall the Printhead L if Printhead L is displayed and the Printhead R if Printhead R is displayed. If neither left
nor right is indicated, re-install both Printhead L and Printhead R.
(See "Replacing the Printhead.")
Follow these steps to clean the Printhead.
1. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing.
2.
Clean the Printhead.
(See "Cleaning the Printhead.")
If the message is still displayed when printing, replace the Printhead.
(See "Replacing the Printhead.")
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may
affect the printing quality.
Corrective Action
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Corrective Action
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P.886
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Corrective Action
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