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iPF6000 series
Mar 7 2011

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    Service Manual iPF6000 series Mar 7 2011...
  • Page 3 Canon will release technical information as the need arises. In the event of major changes in the contents of this manual over a long or short period, Canon will issue a new edition of this manual.
  • Page 4 Introduction Symbols Used This documentation uses the following symbols to indicate special information: Symbol Description Indicates an item of a non-specific nature, possibly classified as Note, Caution, or Warning. Indicates an item requiring care to avoid electric shocks. Indicates an item requiring care to avoid combustion (fire). Indicates an item prohibiting disassembly to avoid electric shocks or problems.
  • Page 5 Introduction The following rules apply throughout this Service Manual: 1. Each chapter contains sections explaining the purpose of specific functions and the relationship between electrical and mechanical systems with refer- ence to the timing of operation. In the diagrams, represents the path of mechanical drive; where a signal name accompanies the symbol , the arrow indicates the direction of the electric signal.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Product Overview ............................1- 1 1.1.1 Product Overview ..............................1- 1 1.1.2 Product Overview ..............................1- 2 1.1.3 Product Overview ..............................1- 3 1.1.4 Product Overview ..............................1- 4 1.1.5 Product Overview ..............................1- 5 1.2 Features ..............................1- 6 1.2.1 Features ..................................
  • Page 8 Contents 1.5.11 Carriage ................................1- 44 1.5.12 Inside..................................1- 45 1.5.13 Inside..................................1- 46 1.6 Basic Operation ............................1- 47 1.6.1 Operation Panel ..............................1- 47 1.6.2 Operation Panel ..............................1- 49 1.6.3 Main Menu ................................1- 50 1.6.4 Display ...................................1- 70 1.6.5 Main Menu ................................1- 71 1.6.6 Main Menu ................................1- 91 1.6.7 Menu ..................................1- 111 1.6.8 Menu ..................................1- 127...
  • Page 9 Contents 2.2.10 Hard Disk Drive..............................2- 24 2.3 Printer Mechanical System ........................2- 26 2.3.1 Outline ................................... 2- 26 2.3.1.1 Outline....................................2- 26 2.3.2 Ink Passage................................2- 27 2.3.2.1 Ink Passage ................................... 2- 27 2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit..................................2- 29 2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit..................................2- 33 2.3.2.4 Printhead....................................
  • Page 10 Contents 3.1.3.1 Checking the Image and Operation ............................3- 19 3.2 Transporting the Printer..........................3- 20 3.2.1 Transporting the Printer ............................3- 20 3.2.1.1 Transporting the Printer ................................. 3- 20 3.2.1.2 Transporting the Printer ................................. 3- 22 3.2.2 Reinstalling the Printer............................3- 24 3.2.2.1 Reinstalling the Printer................................
  • Page 11 Contents 5.2.2 Consumable Parts ..............................5- 2 5.2.3 Consumable Parts ..............................5- 3 5.2.4 Consumable Parts ..............................5- 4 5.3 Periodic Maintenance ..........................5- 5 5.3.1 Periodic Maintenance .............................. 5- 5 5.3.2 Periodic Maintenance .............................. 5- 8 5.3.3 Periodic Maintenance ............................5- 11 Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Troubleshooting ............................6- 1 6.1.1 Outline ..................................
  • Page 12 Contents 6.1.3.34 03862000-2E09 Insufficient roll media error ........................6- 10 6.1.3.35 03870001-2015 Cut error..............................6- 10 6.1.4 Troubleshooting When Service Call Errors Occur ....................6- 10 6.1.4.1 Outline....................................6- 10 6.1.4.2 E141-4046 Recovery system rotation count reached 50,000....................6- 11 6.1.4.3 E144-4047 Supply system's count error ..........................
  • Page 13 Contents 8.2.3 Warnings ................................. 8- 5 8.3 Error Table..............................8- 8 8.3.1 Error Code List ................................ 8- 8 8.3.2 Error Code List ..............................8- 18 8.3.3 Errors..................................8- 29 8.4 Sevice Call Table............................8- 40 8.4.1 Service Call Errors..............................8- 40 8.4.2 Service Call Errors..............................8- 40 8.4.3 Service Call Errors..............................
  • Page 14 Contents...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Product Description

    Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 17 Contents Contents 1.1 Product Overview ................................1-1 1.1.1 Product Overview ..................................1-1 1.1.2 Product Overview ..................................1-2 1.1.3 Product Overview ..................................1-3 1.1.4 Product Overview ..................................1-4 1.1.5 Product Overview ..................................1-5 1.2 Features ..................................1-6 1.2.1 Features ......................................1-6 1.2.2 Features ......................................1-6 1.2.3 Features ......................................
  • Page 18 Contents 1.5.12 Inside......................................1-45 1.5.13 Inside......................................1-46 1.6 Basic Operation ................................1-47 1.6.1 Operation Panel..................................1-47 1.6.2 Operation Panel..................................1-49 1.6.3 Main Menu....................................1-50 1.6.4 Display ....................................... 1-70 1.6.5 Main Menu....................................1-71 1.6.6 Main Menu....................................1-91 1.6.7 Menu ......................................1-111 1.6.8 Menu ......................................
  • Page 19: Product Overview

    1.1.1 Product Overview 0016-8093 iPF6100 This printer is capable of printing on A4- to A1-size cut sheets and its maximum print width is 24 inches. This printer is a desktop large-format printer twelve-colors (pigment-based colors) printer that can be used to print office documents as well as handy POP and posters. An auto roll feed unit is equipped for printing on roll media.
  • Page 20: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 1.1.2 Product Overview 0020-1808 iPF6200 This printer is capable of printing on A4- to A1-size cut sheets and its maximum print width is 24 inches. This printer is a desktop large-format printer twelve-colors (pigment-based colors) printer that can be used to print office documents as well as handy POP and posters. An auto roll feed unit is equipped for printing on roll media.
  • Page 21: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 1.1.3 Product Overview 0020-7368 iPF6000S This printer is capable of printing on A4- to A1-size cut sheets and its maximum print width is 24 inches. This printer is a desktop large-format printer eight-colors (pigment-based colors) printer that can be used to print office documents as well as handy POP and posters. An auto roll feed unit is equipped for printing on roll media.
  • Page 22: Product Overview

    Chapter 1 1.1.4 Product Overview 0024-8326 iPF6300 / iPF6350 This printer is capable of printing on A4- to A1-size cut sheets and its maximum print width is 24 inches. This printer is a desktop large-format printer twelve-colors (pigment-based colors) printer that can be used to print office documents as well as handy POP and posters. An auto roll feed unit is equipped for printing on roll media.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 1.1.5 Product Overview 0026-6423 iPF6300S This printer is capable of printing on A4- to A1-size cut sheets and its maximum print width is 24 inches. This printer is a desktop large-format printer eight-colors (pigment-based colors) printer that can be used to print office documents as well as handy POP and posters. An auto roll feed unit is equipped for printing on roll media.
  • Page 24: Features

    - Data scanned using CanoScan can be easily printed on large-size paper just like a dedicated copier. Just pressing the Start button allows you to blow up an original of up to A3 size in collaboration with Canon Image RUNNER.
  • Page 25: Features

    - Data scanned using CanoScan can be easily printed on large-size paper just like a dedicated copier. Just pressing the Start button allows you to blow up an original of up to A3 size in collaboration with Canon Image RUNNER.
  • Page 26: Printhead

    1.2.7 Printhead 0012-6187 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Printhead set on the carriage is a 6-color integral disposable type. On the printhead, two rows of 1,280 nozzles (total 2,560 nozzles) are arranged in a staggered pattern. .
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 1.2.9 Ink Tank 0020-7255 iPF6000S / iPF6300S The ink tank is disposable. There are eight pigment-based ink colors (matte black,black,photo cyan,cyan,photo magenta,magenta,yellow and gray). This printer features a mechanism by which only the correct color ink tank will fit in the given slot. When the message No Ink is displayed, replace the ink tank with a new one.
  • Page 28: Cutter

    Chapter 1 1.2.10 Cutter 0013-3524 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S A round-blade cuter comes with the cutter unit. F-1-14 1.2.11 Roll Feed Unit 0013-2512 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Roll Feed Unit The roll feed unit is optionally available to use roll media with this printer.
  • Page 29: Stand

    1.2.12 Stand 0016-8107 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Stand (Option) The stand is equipped with casters so that the printer can be easily moved. The output stacker included with stand can use by the two ways of the regular position or extended position.
  • Page 30: Ieee1394 (Firewire) Board

    Print jobs can be printed selectively or in a specified number of copies without using a host computer. Multiple print jobs can be printed batched. Unattended print operations in the nighttime are also possible. 1.2.15 IEEE1394 (FireWire) Board 0016-8123 iPF6100 IEEE1394 (FireWire) expansion board (option) An interface board that provides an additional IEEE1394 (FireWire) port. F-1-22...
  • Page 31: Consumables

    Chapter 1 1.2.16 Consumables 0016-8111 iPF6100 / iPF6200 Printhead The consumable print head is the same as that supplied with the printer. F-1-23 Ink Tanks The consumable ink tanks are available in twelve colors (matte black, black, photo cyan, cyan, photo magenta, magenta, yellow, red, blue, green, photo gray, and gray).
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 1.2.17 Consumables 0020-7258 iPF6000S Printhead The consumable print head is the same as that supplied with the printer. F-1-26 Ink Tanks The consumable ink tanks are available in eight colors (matte black, black, photo cyan, cyan, photo magenta, magenta, yellow and gray). They are the same as those supplied with the printer.
  • Page 33: Consumables

    Chapter 1 1.2.18 Consumables 0024-8332 iPF6300 / iPF6350 Printhead The consumable print head is the same as that supplied with the printer. F-1-29 Ink Tanks The consumable ink tanks are available in twelve colors (matte black, black, photo cyan, cyan, photo magenta, magenta, yellow, red, blue, green, photo gray, and gray).
  • Page 34: Consumables

    Chapter 1 1.2.19 Consumables 0026-6612 iPF6300S Printhead The consumable print head is the same as that supplied with the printer. F-1-32 Ink Tanks The consumable ink tanks are available in eight colors (matte black, black, photo cyan, cyan, photo magenta, magenta, yellow and gray). They are the same as those supplied with the printer.
  • Page 35: Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 1.3 Product Specifications 1.3.1 Product Specifications 0016-8112 iPF6100 Type Bubble jet large-sized paper printer Feeding system Automatic feeding of one roll media/One cut sheet (manual feed from front)/One cut sheet (manual feed from top) Feeding capacity - Roll media...
  • Page 36: Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Printable area (Roll media) Area excluding 3mm from the leading edge, 3 mm from the trailing edge, and 3 mm from the left and right edges. Borderless printing: 0 mm from the leading edge, trailing edge, and left and right edges.
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Feeding capacity - Roll media One roll at the back/Outer diameter of roll: 150 mm or less/Inner diameter of paper tube: 2 or 3 inches - Cut sheet 1 sheet Delivery method Delivers the media with its printed side up in the forward direction. Sheet delivery capability Using the stand (option) basket: - Roll media...
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 Printable area (Cut sheet) Area excluding 3 mm from the leading edge, 3 mm from the trailing edge (23 mm when supplied from manual feed from top or selected the fine art), and 3 mm from the left and right edges. Printing recommendation area Area excluding 20 mm from leading edge, 5 mm from the trailing edge (Roll media)
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Type of media - Roll media Plain Paper, Economy Bond Paper, Universal Bond Paper, Plain Paper (High Quality), Plain Paper (High Grade), Recycled Coated Paper, Matte Coated Paper 90gsm, Coated Paper, Premium Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Premium Matte Paper, Glossy Photographic Paper 190gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 190gsm, Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 240gsm, HW Glossy Photo Paper, HW Satin Photo Paper,...
  • Page 40: Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Firmware Flash ROM (update from USB or Ethernet) - Printer description language GARO (Graphic Arts language with Raster Operation) Interface USB2.0, Ethernet Operation panel LCD (160 X 128 dots), 12 keys, 5 LEDs - Panel language English - Message language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russianand and Japanese Printhead/Ink Tank type...
  • Page 41 Chapter 1 Type of media - Roll media Plain Paper, Economy Bond Paper, Universal Bond Paper, Plain Paper (High Quality), Plain Paper (High Grade), Recycled Coated Paper, Matte Coated Paper 90gsm, Coated Paper, Premium Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Premium Matte Paper, Glossy Photographic Paper 190gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 190gsm, Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 240gsm, HW Glossy Photo Paper, HW Satin Photo Paper,...
  • Page 42: Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Interface USB2.0, Ethernet Operation panel LCD (160 X 128 dots), 13 keys, 5 LEDs - Panel language English - Message language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russianand and Japanese Printhead/Ink Tank type Printhead and separate ink tanks Printhead [PF-05] Number nozzles: 2560 nozzles per color Ink tank...
  • Page 43 Chapter 1 Type of media - Roll media Plain Paper, Economy Bond Paper, Universal Bond Paper, Plain Paper (High Quality), Plain Paper (High Grade), Recycled Coated Paper, Matte Coated Paper 90gsm, Coated Paper, Premium Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Premium Matte Paper, Glossy Photographic Paper 190gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 190gsm, Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 240gsm, HW Glossy Photo Paper, HW Satin Photo Paper,...
  • Page 44: Product Specifications

    Chapter 1 Firmware Flash ROM (update from USB or Ethernet) - Printer description language GARO (Graphic Arts language with Raster Operation) Interface USB2.0, Ethernet Operation panel LCD (160 X 128 dots), 13 keys, 5 LEDs - Panel language English - Message language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russianand and Japanese Printhead/Ink Tank type...
  • Page 45 Chapter 1 Type of media - Roll media Plain Paper, Economy Bond Paper, Universal Bond Paper, Plain Paper (High Quality), Plain Paper (High Grade), Recycled Coated Paper, Matte Coated Paper 90gsm, Coated Paper, Premium Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Premium Matte Paper, Glossy Photographic Paper 190gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 190gsm, Glossy Photographic Paper 240gsm, Satin Photographic Paper 240gsm, HW Glossy Photo Paper, HW Satin Photo Paper,...
  • Page 46: Detailed Specifications

    During standby: 1 W or less Printer unit dimensions 1177 x 670 x 344 mm (WxDxH) With stand (option): 1177 x 870 x 991 mm Weight Approx. 51 kg 1.4 Detailed Specifications 1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction 0016-9138 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S 1-28...
  • Page 47 Chapter 1 T-1-6 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Plain Paper/ Plain Paper Office Document Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Recycled Paper Line Document/ Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Text Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Standard...
  • Page 48 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Coated Paper Coated Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Heavyweight Coated Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional...
  • Page 49 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Semi-Glossy Photo Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest...
  • Page 50 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Art Paper Fine Art Photo Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200...
  • Page 51 Chapter 1 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Scrim Banner 370g Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Mat Film Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Adhesive Matt Stretch Vinyl Image High Bi-directional...
  • Page 52: Interface Specifications

    Chapter 1 1.4.2 Interface Specifications 0020-1816 iPF6200 / iPF6000S a. USB (standard) (1) Interface type USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Full speed (12 Mbits/sec), High speed (480 Mbits/sec)) (2) Data transfer system Control transfer Bulk transfer (3) Signal level Compliant with the USB standard. (4) Interface cable Twisted-pair shielded cable, 5.0 m max.
  • Page 53: Interface Specifications

    Chapter 1 1.4.3 Interface Specifications 0023-2577 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a. USB (standard) (1) Interface type USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Full speed (12 Mbits/sec), High speed (480 Mbits/sec)) (2) Data transfer system Control transfer Bulk transfer (3) Signal level Compliant with the USB standard. (4) Interface cable Twisted-pair shielded cable, 5.0 m max.
  • Page 54: Interface Specifications

    Chapter 1 1.4.4 Interface Specifications 0012-6200 iPF6100 a. USB (standard) (1) Interface type USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Full speed (12 Mbits/sec), High speed (480 Mbits/sec)) (2) Data transfer system Control transfer Bulk transfer (3) Signal level Compliant with the USB standard.
  • Page 55: Names And Functions Of Components

    Chapter 1 1.5 Names and Functions of Components 1.5.1 Front 0016-8143 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S [13] [12] [11] [10] F-1-35 [1] Top cover Open this cover when installing the printhead or remove the media jammed inside the printer. [2] Ink tank cover Open this cover when replacing ink tanks.
  • Page 56: Front

    Chapter 1 1.5.2 Front 0024-8330 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S [13] [12] [11] [10] F-1-36 [1] Top cover Open this cover when installing the printhead or remove the media jammed inside the printer. [2] Ink tank cover Open this cover when replacing ink tanks. [3] Cutter A round-blade cutter cuts roll media automatically.
  • Page 57: Rear

    Chapter 1 1.5.3 Rear 0016-8147 iPF6100 F-1-37 [1] Expansion board slot Insert the IEEE1394 (FireWire) expansion board (option) in this slot. [2] USB port Connect the USB cable to this port. [3] Ethernet connector Connect the Ethernet cable to this connector.
  • Page 58: Top Cover (Inside)

    Chapter 1 1.5.5 Top Cover (Inside) 0016-8151 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S F-1-39 [1] Carriage shaft The carriage travels in this area. [2] Carriage Moves the printheads. [3] Borderless printing ink receiving channel Receives inks overflowing the edges of the paper during borderless printing.
  • Page 59: Manual Loading Area

    Set the switch to the side opposite of the circle mark if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the circle mark side before borderless printing. 1.5.7 Manual Loading Area 0016-8152 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S F-1-41 [1] Paper tray cover In loading paper in a paper tray, open this cover.
  • Page 60 Chapter 1 In loading cut sheet, move the guide to adjust to the paper size. [4] Paper tray front loading port (Paper eject slot) In loading thick paper, insert it into this port. All printed matter is ejected from this port. [5] Paper tray top loading port In loading cut sheet, insert them into this port.
  • Page 61: Manual Loading Area

    Chapter 1 1.5.8 Manual Loading Area 0024-8338 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S F-1-42 [1] Paper tray cover In loading paper in a paper tray, open this cover. [2] Paper support In loading paper in a paper tray, open the paper tray cover and then this tray. [3] Width guides In loading cut sheet, move the guide to adjust to the paper size.
  • Page 62: Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside)

    Chapter 1 1.5.9 Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside) 0016-8154 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S F-1-43 [1] Roller holder Set roll media on this holder. [2] Holder stopper Use to secure roll media to the roller holder. [3] Roller holder slot Set the roller holder in this guide groove.
  • Page 63: Carriage

    Chapter 1 1.5.11 Carriage 0016-8157 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S F-1-45 [1] Printhead lock cover This cover is used to lock the printhead. Open this cover when installing the printhead. [2] Printhead The printhead incorporated nozzles. It is an important part for printing.
  • Page 64: Inside

    Chapter 1 1.5.12 Inside 0016-8159 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S F-1-46 [1] Maintenance cartridge Absorbs excess ink 1-46...
  • Page 65 Chapter 1 1.5.13 Inside 0024-8340 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S F-1-47 [1] Maintenance cartridge Absorbs excess ink 1-47...
  • Page 66: Basic Operation

    Chapter 1 1.6 Basic Operation 1.6.1 Operation Panel 0016-8164 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S This section explains the functions of the buttons and the meanings of the LEDs on the operation panel. [18] [17] [16] [15] [14] [13] [10] [11]...
  • Page 67 Chapter 1 [17] Color labels Represent ink tank colors in association with the remaining ink levels shown in the display. [18] Display Displays the printer menu, status or messages. 1-49...
  • Page 68: Operation Panel

    Chapter 1 1.6.2 Operation Panel 0024-8342 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S This section explains the functions of the buttons and the meanings of the LEDs on the operation panel. [15] [14] [13] [12] [11] [10] F-1-49 [1] Display Printer menus, statuses, and messages are shown on this display. [2] [Power] button Use this button to turn on or off the printer.
  • Page 69: Main Menu

    Chapter 1 1.6.3 Main Menu 0020-7362 iPF6000S The printer has a Main menu which includes a menu related to maintenance such as adjustment of ink ejection position of each nozzle and head cleaning, a menu related to printing settings such as auto cutting and ink drying time, and a menu related to parameters such as a message language. 1.
  • Page 70 Chapter 1 2. Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. T-1-7 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Cut] (*1) [No] [Yes] [Rep.Ink Tank] [No] [Yes] [Head Cleaning] [Head Cleaning A] [Head Cleaning B] [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Type] [Plain Paper] (*5)
  • Page 71 Chapter 1 T-1-8 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Type] [FineArt Txtr] (*5) [FineArt Wtrclr] (*5) [FineArtBlockP] (*5) [Canvas Matte2] (*5) [JPN Paper Washi] (*5) [Colored Coated] (*5) [CAD Trace Paper] (*5) [CAD Matte Film] (*5) [POP Board] (*5) Special # Here, the number is 1...
  • Page 72 Chapter 1 T-1-9 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Size] [20"x24"] [18"x22"] [14"x17"] [12"x16"] [10"x12"] [10"x15"] [8"x10"] [16"x20"] [20"X30"] [13"X22"] [300x900 mm] [Free size setting] [Roll Media Type] [Plain Paper] (*5) [Plain Paper HQ] (*5) [Plain Paper HG] (*5) [Recycled Coated] (*5) [High Resolution] (*5)
  • Page 73 Chapter 1 T-1-10 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Roll Media Type] [FineArt Txtr] (*5) [FineArt Wtrclr] (*5) [FineArtBlockP] (*5) [Canvas Matte2] (*5) [JPN Paper Washi] (*5) [Colored Coated] (*5) [CAD Trace Paper] (*5) [CAD Matte Film] (*5) [POP Board] (*5) [Special #]# Here, the number...
  • Page 74 Chapter 1 T-1-11 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Details] (The paper type is displayed [Feed Priority] [Automatic] here.) [Band Joint] [Print Length] [Adjust Length A] -0.70 to 0.70 [Adjust Length B] -0.70 to 0.70 [Head Height] [Automatic] [Highest]...
  • Page 75 Chapter 1 T-1-12 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Adjust Printer] [Auto Head Adj.] [Standard Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Advanced Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Auto Print] [Off] [On]* [Manual Head Adj] (*12) [No] [Yes] [Auto Band Adj.] [Standard Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Advanced Adj.]...
  • Page 76 Chapter 1 T-1-13 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Interface Setup] [TCP/IP] [Protocol] (*4) [BOOTP] [On] [Off]* [RARP] [On] [Off]* [IP Setting] (*14) [IP Address] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [Subnet Mask] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [Default G/W] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [NetWare] [NetWare] [On]...
  • Page 77 Chapter 1 T-1-14 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Maintenance] [Replace P.head] [Printhead L] [No] [Yes] [Printhead R] [No] [Yes] [Move Printer] [No] [Yes] [Clean Platen] [No] [Yes] [System Setup] [Warning] [Buzzer] [Off] [On]* [Detect Mismatch] [Pause] [Warning]* [None]...
  • Page 78 Chapter 1 T-1-15 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Length Unit] [meter]* [feet/inch] [Time Zone] [0: London (GMT)] [+1: Paris, Rome] [+2: Athens, Cairo] [+3: Moscow] [+4: Eerenan, Baku] [+5: Islamabad] [+6: Dacca] [+7: Bangkok] [+8: Hong Kong] [+9: Tokyo, Seoul] [+10: Canberra]...
  • Page 79 Chapter 1 T-1-16 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Language] [Japanese] [English] [Francais] [Italiano] [Deutsch] [Espanol] [Pyccknn] [Chinese] [Korea] [Contrast Adj.] -4, -3, -2, -1 ,0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 [Reset PaprSetngs] [No] [Yes] [Erase HDD Data] [High Speed] [No]...
  • Page 80 Chapter 1 3. Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. T-1-17 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Menu Durng Prtng] [Head Cleaning] [Head Cleaning A] [Head Cleaning B] [Fine Band Adj.] -5 to 5 [Information]...
  • Page 81 Chapter 1 4. Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. T-1-18 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Paper Cut] Displayed if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. The paper will be fed, if necessary, so that the sheet is at least 10 cm (39.4 in.)long after the cut.
  • Page 82 Chapter 1 [Paper Details] T-1-20 Setting Item Description/Instructions (The paper type is displayed [Roll DryingTime] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. here.) [Scan Wait Time] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the paper absorbs ink.
  • Page 83 [Advanced Adj.] Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper, or paper for purposes other than checking output. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment, based on which the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount.
  • Page 84 Chapter 1 [Interface Setup] T-1-23 Setting Item Description/Instructions [EOP Timer] Specify the timeout period for print jobs. [TCP/IP] [IP Mode] Choose whether the printer IP address is configured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. [Protocol] [DHCP] Specify the protocol used to configure the IP address automatically. [BOOTP] [RARP] [IP Setting]...
  • Page 85 Chapter 1 [System Setup] T-1-25 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Warning] [Buzzer] Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. [Detect Mismatch] Choose Warning for notification (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specified in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver.
  • Page 86 Chapter 1 [Information] T-1-26 Setting Item Description/Instructions [System Info] [Firmware] Displays the version of the printer and firmware. [Boot: ##.##] Displays the Boot ROM version of the printer. [MIT] Displays the DB format version of the MIT. [IP:] Displays the printer IP address. [s/n: ] Displays the printer serial number.
  • Page 87 Chapter 1 5. Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. T-1-27 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Head Cleaning] Specify Printhead cleaning options. Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A .
  • Page 88 Chapter 1 6. Color calibration print chart The following chart (sample) is printed when executing "Calibration". F-1-50 1-70...
  • Page 89: Display

    Chapter 1 1.6.4 Display 0023-1271 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S When the printer starts, the [tab selection screen] appears on the display. There are four types of tabs on which the relevant printer status, menu, and error information are displayed. The tab appears as the icon to the top field of display.
  • Page 90: Main Menu

    1.6.5 Main Menu 0016-8909 iPF6100 The printer has a Main menu which includes a menu related to maintenance such as adjustment of ink ejection position of each nozzle and head cleaning, a menu related to printing settings such as auto cutting and ink drying time, and a menu related to parameters such as a message language.
  • Page 91: Main Menu

    Chapter 1 2. Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. T-1-29 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Cut] (*1) [No] [Yes] [Rep.Ink Tank] [No] [Yes] [Head Cleaning] [Head Cleaning A] [Head Cleaning B] [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Type] [Plain Paper] (*5)
  • Page 92 Chapter 1 T-1-30 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Type] [FineArt Txtr] (*5) [FineArt Wtrclr] (*5) [FineArtBlockP] (*5) [Canvas Matte2] (*5) [JPN Paper Washi] (*5) [Colored Coated] (*5) [CAD Trace Paper] (*5) [CAD Matte Film] (*5) [POP Board] (*5) Special # Here, the number is 1...
  • Page 93 Chapter 1 T-1-31 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Size] [20"x24"] [18"x22"] [14"x17"] [12"x16"] [10"x12"] [10"x15"] [8"x10"] [16"x20"] [20"X30"] [13"X22"] [300x900 mm] [Free size setting] [Roll Media Type] [Plain Paper] (*5) [Plain Paper HQ] (*5) [Plain Paper HG] (*5) [Recycled Coated] (*5) [High Resolution] (*5)
  • Page 94 Chapter 1 T-1-32 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Roll Media Type] [FineArt Txtr] (*5) [FineArt Wtrclr] (*5) [FineArtBlockP] (*5) [Canvas Matte2] (*5) [JPN Paper Washi] (*5) [Colored Coated] (*5) [CAD Trace Paper] (*5) [CAD Matte Film] (*5) [POP Board] (*5) [Special #]# Here, the number...
  • Page 95 Chapter 1 T-1-33 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Details] (The paper type is displayed [Feed Priority] [Automatic] here.) [Band Joint] [Print Length] [Adjust Length] -0.70 to 0.70 [Head Height] [Automatic] [Highest] [High] [Standard] [Low] [Lowest] [Skew Check Lv.] [High Accuracy]...
  • Page 96 Chapter 1 T-1-34 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Adjust Printer] [Auto Head Adj.] [Standard Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Advanced Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Auto Print] [Off] [On]* [Manual Head Adj] (*12) [No] [Yes] [Auto Band Adj.] [Standard Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Advanced Adj.]...
  • Page 97 Chapter 1 T-1-35 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Interface Setup] [TCP/IP] [Protocol] (*4) [BOOTP] [On] [Off]* [RARP] [On] [Off]* [IP Setting] (*14) [IP Address] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [Subnet Mask] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [Default G/W] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [NetWare] [NetWare] [On]...
  • Page 98 Chapter 1 T-1-36 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Maintenance] [Replace P.head] [Printhead L] [No] [Yes] [Printhead R] [No] [Yes] [Move Printer] [No] [Yes] [Clean Platen] [No] [Yes] [Spur Cleaning] [No] [Yes] [System Setup] [Warning] [Buzzer] [Off] [On]* [Detect Mismatch]...
  • Page 99 Chapter 1 T-1-37 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Length Unit] [meter]* [feet/inch] [Time Zone] [0: London (GMT)] [+1: Paris, Rome] [+2: Athens, Cairo] [+3: Moscow] [+4: Eerenan, Baku] [+5: Islamabad] [+6: Dacca] [+7: Bangkok] [+8: Hong Kong] [+9: Tokyo, Seoul] [+10: Canberra]...
  • Page 100 Chapter 1 T-1-38 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Language] [Japanese] [English] [Francais] [Italiano] [Deutsch] [Espanol] [Pyccknn] [Chinese] [Korea] [Contrast Adj.] -4, -3, -2, -1 ,0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 [Reset PaprSetngs] [No] [Yes] [Test Print] [Status Print] [No]...
  • Page 101 Chapter 1 3. Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. T-1-39 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Menu Durng Prtng] [Head Cleaning] [Head Cleaning A] [Head Cleaning B] [Fine Band Adj.] -5 to 5 [Information]...
  • Page 102 Chapter 1 4. Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. T-1-40 Setting Item Description, Instructions [Paper Cut] Displayed if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. The paper will be fed, if necessary, so that the sheet is at least 10 cm (39.4 in.)long after the cut.
  • Page 103 Chapter 1 [Paper Details] T-1-42 Setting Item Description, Instructions (The paper type is displayed [Roll DryingTime] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. here.) [Scan Wait Time] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the paper absorbs ink.
  • Page 104 [Advanced Adj.] Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper, or paper for purposes other than checking output. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment, based on which the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount.
  • Page 105 Chapter 1 [Interface Setup] T-1-44 Setting Item Description, Instructions [EOP Timer] Specify the timeout period for print jobs. [TCP/IP] [IP Mode] Choose whether the printer IP address is configured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. [Protocol] [DHCP] Specify the protocol used to configure the IP address automatically.
  • Page 106 Chapter 1 [System Setup] T-1-46 Setting Item Description, Instructions [Warning] [Buzzer] Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. [Detect Mismatch] Choose Warning for notification (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specified in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver.
  • Page 107 Chapter 1 [Information] T-1-47 Setting Item Description, Instructions [System Info] [Firmware] Displays the version of the printer and firmware. [Boot: ##.##] Displays the Boot ROM version of the printer. [MIT] Displays the DB format version of the MIT. [IP:] Displays the printer IP address. [Ext.Interface: ] Displays the interface used the expansion slot.
  • Page 108 Chapter 1 5. Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. T-1-48 Setting Item Description, Instructions [Head Cleaning] Specify Printhead cleaning options. Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A .
  • Page 109 Chapter 1 6. Color calibration print chart The following chart (sample) is printed when executing "Calibration". F-1-52 1-91...
  • Page 110 Chapter 1 1.6.6 Main Menu 0020-1818 iPF6200 The printer has a Main menu which includes a menu related to maintenance such as adjustment of ink ejection position of each nozzle and head cleaning, a menu related to printing settings such as auto cutting and ink drying time, and a menu related to parameters such as a message language. 1.
  • Page 111 Chapter 1 2. Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. T-1-50 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Cut] (*1) [No] [Yes] [Rep.Ink Tank] [No] [Yes] [Head Cleaning] [Head Cleaning A] [Head Cleaning B] [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Type] [Plain Paper] (*5)
  • Page 112 Chapter 1 T-1-51 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Type] [FineArt Txtr] (*5) [FineArt Wtrclr] (*5) [FineArtBlockP] (*5) [Canvas Matte2] (*5) [JPN Paper Washi] (*5) [Colored Coated] (*5) [CAD Trace Paper] (*5) [CAD Matte Film] (*5) [POP Board] (*5) Special # Here, the number is 1...
  • Page 113 Chapter 1 T-1-52 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Manual Paper Size] [20"x24"] [18"x22"] [14"x17"] [12"x16"] [10"x12"] [10"x15"] [8"x10"] [16"x20"] [20"X30"] [13"X22"] [300x900 mm] [Free size setting] [Roll Media Type] [Plain Paper] (*5) [Plain Paper HQ] (*5) [Plain Paper HG] (*5) [Recycled Coated] (*5) [High Resolution] (*5)
  • Page 114 Chapter 1 T-1-53 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Media Menu] [Roll Media Type] [FineArt Txtr] (*5) [FineArt Wtrclr] (*5) [FineArtBlockP] (*5) [Canvas Matte2] (*5) [JPN Paper Washi] (*5) [Colored Coated] (*5) [CAD Trace Paper] (*5) [CAD Matte Film] (*5) [POP Board] (*5) [Special #]# Here, the number...
  • Page 115 Chapter 1 T-1-54 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Details] (The paper type is displayed [Feed Priority] [Automatic] here.) [Band Joint] [Print Length] [Adjust Length] -0.70 to 0.70 [Head Height] [Automatic] [Highest] [High] [Standard] [Low] [Lowest] [Skew Check Lv.] [High Accuracy]...
  • Page 116 Chapter 1 T-1-55 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Adjust Printer] [Auto Head Adj.] [Standard Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Advanced Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Auto Print] [Off] [On]* [Manual Head Adj] (*12) [No] [Yes] [Auto Band Adj.] [Standard Adj.] [No] [Yes] [Advanced Adj.]...
  • Page 117 Chapter 1 T-1-56 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Interface Setup] [TCP/IP] [Protocol] (*4) [BOOTP] [On] [Off]* [RARP] [On] [Off]* [IP Setting] (*14) [IP Address] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [Subnet Mask] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [Default G/W] 0.0.0.0* to 255.255.255.255 [NetWare] [NetWare] [On]...
  • Page 118 Chapter 1 T-1-57 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Maintenance] [Replace P.head] [Printhead L] [No] [Yes] [Printhead R] [No] [Yes] [Move Printer] [No] [Yes] [Clean Platen] [No] [Yes] [Spur Cleaning] [No] [Yes] [System Setup] [Warning] [Buzzer] [Off] [On]* [Detect Mismatch]...
  • Page 119 Chapter 1 T-1-58 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Length Unit] [meter]* [feet/inch] [Time Zone] [0: London (GMT)] [+1: Paris, Rome] [+2: Athens, Cairo] [+3: Moscow] [+4: Eerenan, Baku] [+5: Islamabad] [+6: Dacca] [+7: Bangkok] [+8: Hong Kong] [+9: Tokyo, Seoul] [+10: Canberra]...
  • Page 120 Chapter 1 T-1-59 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Language] [Japanese] [English] [Francais] [Italiano] [Deutsch] [Espanol] [Pyccknn] [Chinese] [Korea] [Contrast Adj.] -4, -3, -2, -1 ,0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 [Reset PaprSetngs] [No] [Yes] [Erase HDD Data] [High Speed] [No]...
  • Page 121 Chapter 1 3. Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. T-1-60 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Menu Durng Prtng] [Head Cleaning] [Head Cleaning A] [Head Cleaning B] [Fine Band Adj.] -5 to 5 [Information]...
  • Page 122 Chapter 1 4. Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. T-1-61 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Paper Cut] Displayed if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. The paper will be fed, if necessary, so that the sheet is at least 10 cm (39.4 in.)long after the cut.
  • Page 123 Chapter 1 [Paper Details] T-1-63 Setting Item Description/Instructions (The paper type is displayed [Roll DryingTime] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. here.) [Scan Wait Time] Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the paper absorbs ink.
  • Page 124 [Advanced Adj.] Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper, or paper for purposes other than checking output. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for band adjustment, based on which the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount.
  • Page 125 Chapter 1 [Interface Setup] T-1-66 Setting Item Description/Instructions [EOP Timer] Specify the timeout period for print jobs. [TCP/IP] [IP Mode] Choose whether the printer IP address is configured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. [Protocol] [DHCP] Specify the protocol used to configure the IP address automatically. [BOOTP] [RARP] [IP Setting]...
  • Page 126 Chapter 1 [System Setup] T-1-68 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Warning] [Buzzer] Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. [Detect Mismatch] Choose Warning for notification (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specified in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver.
  • Page 127 Chapter 1 [Information] T-1-69 Setting Item Description/Instructions [System Info] [Firmware] Displays the version of the printer and firmware. [Boot: ##.##] Displays the Boot ROM version of the printer. [MIT] Displays the DB format version of the MIT. [IP:] Displays the printer IP address. [s/n: ] Displays the printer serial number.
  • Page 128 Chapter 1 5. Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. T-1-70 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Head Cleaning] Specify Printhead cleaning options. Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A .
  • Page 129 Chapter 1 6. Color calibration print chart The following chart (sample) is printed when executing "Calibration". F-1-53 1-111...
  • Page 130: Menu

    Chapter 1 1.6.7 Menu 0024-9100 iPF6300 / iPF6350 The printer has a Main menu which includes a menu related to maintenance such as adjustment of ink ejection position of each nozzle and head cleaning, a menu related to printing settings such as auto cutting and ink drying time, and a menu related to parameters such as a message language. 1.
  • Page 131 Chapter 1 2. Main Menu The structure and settings of the main menu is as follows. The asterisk mark "*" is default setting. [Paper Menu] T-1-72 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Load Paper] [Roll Paper] [Manual Paper] [Eject Paper] [Chg.
  • Page 132 Chapter 1 T-1-73 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Details] (The paper type is displayed [Scan Wait Time] [Off] here.) [1 sec.] [3 sec.] [5 sec.] [7 sec.] [9 sec.] [Roll DryingTime] [Off] [30 sec.] [1 min.] [3 min.] [5 min.]...
  • Page 133 Chapter 1 [Ink Menu] T-1-74 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Rep. Ink Tank] [Head Cleaning A] [Job Menu] T-1-75 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Print Job]*2 [Job List] (Select Print Job.) [Delete] [Preempt Jobs]*11 [Stored Job]*2...
  • Page 134 Chapter 1 [Set./Adj. Menu] T-1-76 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Test Print] [Nozzle Check] [Status Print] [Interface Print] [Paper Details] [Print Job Log] [Menu Map] [Adjust Printer] [Head Posi. Adj.] [Auto(Standard)] [Auto(Advanced)] [Auto(Expansion]*3 [Manual]*3 [Feed Priority] [Adj.
  • Page 135 Chapter 1 T-1-77 Seventh First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level [Interface Setup] [TCP/IP]*12 [IPv4] [IPv4 Mode] [Automatic] [Manual]* [Protocol]*7 [DHCP] [On] [Off]* [BOOTP] [On] [Off]* [RARP] [On] [Off]* [IPv4 Settings]*13 [IP Address] xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx [Subnet Mask] xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx [Default G/W]...
  • Page 136 Chapter 1 T-1-78 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Interface Setup] [AppleTalk]*12 [On] [Off]* [Ethernet Driver]*12 [Auto Detect] [On]* [Off] [Comm.Mode]*10 [Half Duplex]* [Full Duplex] [Ethernet Type]*10 [10Base-T]* [100Base-TX] [1000Base-T] [Spanning Tree] [Not Use]* [Use] [MAC Address] xxxxxxxxxxxx [Interface Print]*12 [Return Defaults]*12...
  • Page 137 Chapter 1 T-1-79 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Time Zone]*12 [0:London(GMT)] [+1:Paris,Rome] [+2:Athens,Cairo] [+3:Moscow] [+4:Eerevan,Baku] [+5:Islamabad] [+6:Dacca] [+7:Bangkok] [+8:Hong Kong] [+9:Tokyo,Seoul] [+10:Canberra] [+11NewCaledonia] [+12:Wellington] [-12:Eniwetok] [-11:Midway is.] [-10Hawaii(AHST)] [-9:Alaska(AKST)] [-8:Oregon (PST)] [-7:Arizona(MST)] [-6:Texas(CST)] [-5:NewYork(EST)] [-4:Santiago] [-3:Buenos Aires]...
  • Page 138 Chapter 1 T-1-80 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Nozzle Check] [Frequency] [Standard]* [1 page] [Warning] [Off]* [On] [Use RemoteUI]*12 [On]* [Off] [Reset PaprSetngs]*12 [Erase HDD Data]*2*12 [High Speed] [Secure High Spd.] [Secure] [Output Method]*2 [Print]* [Print (Auto Del)] [Save: Box XX]...
  • Page 139 Chapter 1 3. Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. T-1-81 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Adj. Fine Feed] [Printer Info] [Paper Info] [Ink Info] [Head Info] [System Info] [Error Log] [Other Counter]...
  • Page 140 Chapter 1 4. Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. [Paper Menu] T-1-82 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Load Paper] Select either manually loaded sheets or rolls and load the paper. [Eject Paper] Choose this item before removing loaded paper. [Chg.
  • Page 141 Chapter 1 [Ink Menu] T-1-83 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Rep. Ink Tank] When replacing the Ink Tank, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. [Head Cleaning A] Specify Printhead cleaning options. Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. [Job Menu] T-1-84 Setting Item...
  • Page 142 Chapter 1 [Set./Adj. Menu] T-1-85 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Test Print] [Nozzle Check] Print a nozzle check pattern. [Status Print] Print the printer information. [Interface Print] Print the interface settings. [Paper Details] Prints the paper settings set with [Paper Details]. [Print Job Log] Print print job information such as paper type, size, and ink consumption.
  • Page 143 Chapter 1 T-1-86 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Interfac [EOP Timer] Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that e Setup] cannot be received by the printer. [TCP/IP] [IPv4] [IPv4 Mode] Choose whether the printer IP address is configured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. [Protocol] [DHCP]/ Specify the protocol used to configure the IP address...
  • Page 144 Chapter 1 T-1-87 Setting Item Description/Instructions [System Setup] [Sleep Timer] Specify the period before the printer enters Sleep mode. [Buzzer] Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. [Contrast Adj.] Adjust the Display Screen contrast level.
  • Page 145 Chapter 1 T-1-88 Setting Item Description/Instructions [System Setup] [Erase HDD [High Speed] Delete the file management information of the saved data in the HDD. Data] [Secure High Overwrite the random data in the whole of the hard disk drive. Spd.] [Secure] Overwrite 00 and FF and random data in the whole of the hard disk drive once at a time.
  • Page 146: Menu

    Chapter 1 1.6.8 Menu 0026-6424 iPF6300S The printer has a Main menu which includes a menu related to maintenance such as adjustment of ink ejection position of each nozzle and head cleaning, a menu related to printing settings such as auto cutting and ink drying time, and a menu related to parameters such as a message language. 1.
  • Page 147 Chapter 1 2. Main Menu The structure and settings of the main menu is as follows. The asterisk mark "*" is default setting. [Paper Menu] T-1-89 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Load Paper] [Roll Paper] [Manual Paper] [Eject Paper] [Chg.
  • Page 148 Chapter 1 T-1-90 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Paper Details] (The paper type is displayed [Scan Wait Time] [Dry time] [Off]* here.) [1 sec.] [3 sec.] [5 sec.] [7 sec.] [9 sec.] [Area]*15 [Entire area]* [Leading edge] [Roll DryingTime] [Off]...
  • Page 149 Chapter 1 [Ink Menu] T-1-91 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Rep. Ink Tank] [Head Cleaning A] [Job Menu] T-1-92 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Print Job]*2 [Job List] (Select Print Job.) [Delete] [Preempt Jobs]*11 [Stored Job]*2...
  • Page 150 Chapter 1 [Set./Adj. Menu] T-1-93 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Test Print] [Nozzle Check] [Status Print] [Interface Print] [Paper Details] [Print Job Log] [Menu Map] [Adjust Printer] [Head Posi. Adj.] [Auto(Standard)] [Auto(Advanced)] [Auto(Expansion]*3 [Manual]*3 [Feed Priority] [Adj.
  • Page 151 Chapter 1 T-1-94 Seventh First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level [Interface Setup] [TCP/IP]*12 [IPv4] [IPv4 Mode] [Automatic] [Manual]* [Protocol]*7 [DHCP] [On] [Off]* [BOOTP] [On] [Off]* [RARP] [On] [Off]* [IPv4 Settings]*13 [IP Address] xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx [Subnet Mask] xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx [Default G/W]...
  • Page 152 Chapter 1 T-1-95 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Interface Setup] [AppleTalk]*12 [On] [Off]* [Ethernet Driver]*12 [Auto Detect] [On]* [Off] [Comm.Mode]*10 [Half Duplex]* [Full Duplex] [Ethernet Type]*10 [10Base-T]* [100Base-TX] [1000Base-T] [Spanning Tree] [Not Use]* [Use] [MAC Address] xxxxxxxxxxxx [Interface Print]*12 [Return Defaults]*12...
  • Page 153 Chapter 1 T-1-96 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Time Zone]*12 [0:London(GMT)] [+1:Paris,Rome] [+2:Athens,Cairo] [+3:Moscow] [+4:Eerevan,Baku] [+5:Islamabad] [+6:Dacca] [+7:Bangkok] [+8:Hong Kong] [+9:Tokyo,Seoul] [+10:Canberra] [+11NewCaledonia] [+12:Wellington] [-12:Eniwetok] [-11:Midway is.] [-10Hawaii(AHST)] [-9:Alaska(AKST)] [-8:Oregon (PST)] [-7:Arizona(MST)] [-6:Texas(CST)] [-5:NewYork(EST)] [-4:Santiago] [-3:Buenos Aires]...
  • Page 154 Chapter 1 T-1-97 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [System Setup] [Nozzle Check] [Frequency] [Standard]* [1 page] [Warning] [Off]* [On] [Use RemoteUI]*12 [On]* [Off] [Reset PaprSetngs]*12 [Erase HDD Data]*2*12 [High Speed] [Secure High Spd.] [Secure] [Output Method]*2 [Print]* [Print (Auto Del)] [Save: Box XX]...
  • Page 155 Chapter 1 3. Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. T-1-98 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level [Adj. Fine Feed] [Printer Info] [Paper Info] [Ink Info] [Head Info] [System Info] [Error Log] [Other Counter]...
  • Page 156 Chapter 1 4. Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. [Paper Menu] T-1-99 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Load Paper] Select either manually loaded sheets or rolls and load the paper. [Eject Paper] Choose this item before removing loaded paper. [Chg.
  • Page 157 Chapter 1 [Ink Menu] T-1-100 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Rep. Ink Tank] When replacing the Ink Tank, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. [Head Cleaning A] Specify Printhead cleaning options. Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. [Job Menu] T-1-101 Setting Item...
  • Page 158 Chapter 1 [Set./Adj. Menu] T-1-102 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Test Print] [Nozzle Check] Print a nozzle check pattern. [Status Print] Print the printer information. [Interface Print] Print the interface settings. [Paper Details] Prints the paper settings set with [Paper Details]. [Print Job Log] Print print job information such as paper type, size, and ink consumption.
  • Page 159 Chapter 1 T-1-103 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Maintenance] [Head Cleaning] Specify Printhead cleaning options. Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A.
  • Page 160 Chapter 1 T-1-104 Setting Item Description/Instructions [Interfac [EOP Timer] Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that e Setup] cannot be received by the printer. [TCP/IP] [IPv4] [IPv4 Mode] Choose whether the printer IP address is configured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. [Protocol] [DHCP]/ Specify the protocol used to configure the IP address...
  • Page 161 Chapter 1 T-1-105 Setting Item Description/Instructions [System Setup] [Sleep Timer] Specify the period before the printer enters Sleep mode. [Buzzer] Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. [Contrast Adj.] Adjust the Display Screen contrast level.
  • Page 162 Chapter 1 T-1-106 Setting Item Description/Instructions [System Setup] [Erase HDD [High Speed] Delete the file management information of the saved data in the HDD. Data] [Secure High Overwrite the random data in the whole of the hard disk drive. Spd.] [Secure] Overwrite 00 and FF and random data in the whole of the hard disk drive once at a time.
  • Page 163: Safety And Precautions

    0013-3746 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Moving parts of the printer include the carriage unit driven by the carriage motor, the carriage belt, the ink tube, the flexible cable, the feed roller driven by the feed motor, the pinch roller, and the purge unit driven by the purge motor.
  • Page 164 Chapter 1 - Although the ink is not harmful to the human body, it contains organic solvents. Ink may contaminate the surrounding parts. Carry out the work with due caution. If your hands are stained with ink, wash them with a plenty of water. Be careful not to allow the ink to get into your mouth or eyes.
  • Page 165: Electric Parts

    1.7.1.3 Electric Parts 0016-8168 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S The electric parts of the printer are activated when the printer is connected to the AC power supply. At the left rear of the printer are the main controller, power supply, and interface connector. The carriage PCB is incorporated in the carriage unit, and the operation panel is on the upper right top cover.
  • Page 166: Other Precautions

    1.7.2 Other Precautions 1.7.2.1 Printhead 0013-1929 iPF6100 1. How to Handle the Printhead Do not open the printhead package until you are ready to install the head. When installing the printhead in the printer, hold the knob[1] and then remove the protective cap 1[2] and protective cap 2[3] in that order.
  • Page 167 Chapter 1 If electrical units are powered with ink leaked onto them, the units may damage. Never connect the power cord when ink has leaded onto the electrical units. 1.7.2.2 Printhead 0020-1924 iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 1.
  • Page 168: Ink Tank

    Never connect the power cord when ink has leaded onto the electrical units. 1.7.2.3 Ink Tank 0013-1924 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 1. Unpacking the Ink Tank Do not unpack the ink tank until you are ready to install it.
  • Page 169 Chapter 1 1. Precautions against Static Electricity Certain clothing may generate static electricity, causing an electrical charge to build up on your body. Such a charge can damage electrical devices or change their electrical characteristics. In particular, never touch the printhead contacts. F-1-62 [1] Carriage unit [2] Printhead contacts...
  • Page 170 Chapter 1 3. Vent holes This printer has four vent holes, [1] to [4]. Do not block the vent holes when the printer is in service. F-1-64 4. Contact of Linear Scale/Carriage Shaft Do not touch the linear scale and carriage shaft when the upper cover is opened, for maintenance. Touching the linear scale and carriage shaft might cause abnormal movement of the carriage and produce defective prints.
  • Page 171: Handling The Printer

    Chapter 1 1.7.2.5 Handling the Printer 0024-8355 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 1. Precautions against Static Electricity Certain clothing may generate static electricity, causing an electrical charge to build up on your body. Such a charge can damage electrical devices or change their electrical characteristics.
  • Page 172 Chapter 1 3. Vent holes This printer has four vent holes, [1] to [4]. Do not block the vent holes when the printer is in service. F-1-68 4. Contact of Linear Scale/Carriage Shaft Do not touch the linear scale and carriage shaft when the upper cover is opened, for maintenance. Touching the linear scale and carriage shaft might cause abnormal movement of the carriage and produce defective prints.
  • Page 173: Precautions When Servicing Printer

    1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer 0013-3742 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S This printer counts the print length, number of ink tank replacements, number of cleaning operations, number of cutter operations, and so on and stores them in the main controller's EEPROM as a service mode counter.
  • Page 174 Chapter 1 1-156...
  • Page 177: Chapter 2 Technical Reference

    Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE...
  • Page 179 Contents Contents 2.1 Basic Operation Outline..............................2-1 2.1.1 Printer Diagram.................................... 2-1 2.1.2 Printer Diagram.................................... 2-2 2.1.3 Printer Diagram.................................... 2-3 2.1.4 Printer Diagram.................................... 2-4 2.1.5 Printer Diagram.................................... 2-5 2.1.6 Printer Diagram.................................... 2-6 2.1.7 Print Signal Sequence .................................. 2-7 2.1.8 Print Signal Sequence .................................. 2-8 2.1.9 Print Signal Sequence ..................................
  • Page 180 Contents 2.3.3.2.2 Roll Media Pick-up Sequence................................2-48 2.3.3.2.3 Structure of Manual Feed Unit ................................2-49 2.3.3.2.4 Manual Feed (from Front) Sequence ..............................2-51 2.3.3.2.5 Manual Feed (from Rear) Sequence ..............................2-51 2.3.3.2.6 Structure of Feed Roller Unit................................2-53 2.3.3.2.7 Feed Roller Eccentricity Detection Function............................2-54 2.3.3.2.8 Structure of Ejection Spur..................................
  • Page 181: Basic Operation Outline

    Chapter 2 2.1 Basic Operation Outline 2.1.1 Printer Diagram 0016-8189 iPF6100 Shown below is a printer diagram. Main controller PCB IC601-IC604 SDRAM J1801 IC802 IC701 Power supply PCB EEPROM FLASH ROM J101 Operation panel PCB IC803 ASIC Maintenance cartridge BAT 801...
  • Page 182: Printer Diagram

    Chapter 2 2.1.2 Printer Diagram 0020-1928 iPF6200 Shown below is a printer diagram. Main controller PCB IC601-IC604 SDRAM J1801 IC802 IC701 Power supply PCB EEPROM FLASH ROM J101 Operation panel PCB IC803 HDD expansion PCB ASIC J104/ J101 J105 IC201 Maintenance cartridge HDD Controller BAT 801...
  • Page 183: Printer Diagram

    Chapter 2 2.1.3 Printer Diagram 0020-7287 iPF6000S Shown below is a printer diagram. Main controller PCB IC301/IC302 IC601-IC604 SDRAM J1801 IC802 IC701 Power supply PCB EEPROM FLASH ROM J101 Operation panel PCB IC803 HDD expansion PCB ASIC J104/ J101 J105 IC201 Maintenance cartridge HDD Controller...
  • Page 184: Printer Diagram

    Chapter 2 2.1.4 Printer Diagram 0024-9147 iPF6350 Shown below is a printer diagram. Main controller PCB IC601 - IC604 SO-DIMM SDRAM J1801 Power supply PCB IC802 IC701/IC703 EEPROM FLASH ROM J101 Operation panel PCB HDD expansion PCB IC803 J104/ J101 J105 IC201 ASIC...
  • Page 185: Printer Diagram

    Chapter 2 2.1.5 Printer Diagram 0024-9148 iPF6300 Shown below is a printer diagram. Main controller PCB IC601 - IC604 SO-DIMM SDRAM J1801 Power supply PCB IC802 IC701/IC703 EEPROM FLASH ROM J101 Operation panel PCB IC803 ASIC Maintenance cartridge relay PCB BAT 801 Lithium battery Maintenance cartridge...
  • Page 186: Printer Diagram

    Chapter 2 2.1.6 Printer Diagram 0026-6427 iPF6300S Shown below is a printer diagram. Main controller PCB IC601 - IC604 SO-DIMM SDRAM J1801 Power supply PCB IC802 IC701/IC703 EEPROM FLASH ROM J101 Operation panel PCB HDD expansion PCB IC803 J104/ J101 J105 IC201 ASIC...
  • Page 187: Print Signal Sequence

    Chapter 2 2.1.7 Print Signal Sequence 0024-9149 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6300 / iPF6350 The signal sequence from when the printer receives the print signals until printing starts is shown in Figure. Image data Host computer Mask pattern data Heat pulse...
  • Page 188: Print Signal Sequence

    Chapter 2 2.1.8 Print Signal Sequence 0017-8155 iPF6000S The signal sequence from when the printer receives the print signals until printing starts is shown in Figure. Image data Host computer Mask pattern data Heat pulse Printer driver Command data PCI bus Data bus Universal sirial bus Interface unit...
  • Page 189: Print Signal Sequence

    Chapter 2 2.1.9 Print Signal Sequence 0026-6428 iPF6300S The signal sequence from when the printer receives the print signals until printing starts is shown in Figure. Image data Host computer Mask pattern data Heat pulse Printer driver Command data PCI bus Data bus Universal sirial bus Interface unit...
  • Page 190: Print Driving

    2.1.10 Print Driving 0016-8856 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6300 / iPF6350 Print and control signals are transferred via the carriage board to the printheads to discharge inks from the nozzle assembly at printing. Each printhead has 12 trains of nozzles arranged in a zigzag pattern.
  • Page 191 Chapter 2 2. Print drive timing Each printhead houses 12 trains of nozzles, which share the same data transfer clock (Hx-CLK) and data latch pulses (Hx-LT). Even-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-EV), odd-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-OD) and the Heat Enable (Hx-x-HE-x) signal are generated for each nozzle train and controlled individually.
  • Page 192 Chapter 2 2.1.11 Print Driving 0026-6483 iPF6000S Print and control signals are transferred via the carriage board to the printheads to discharge inks from the nozzle assembly at printing. Each printhead has 12 trains of nozzles arranged in a zigzag pattern. This printer uses two printheads arranged side by side.
  • Page 193 Chapter 2 2. Print drive timing Each printhead houses 12 trains of nozzles, which share the same data transfer clock (Hx-CLK) and data latch pulses (Hx-LT). Even-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-EV), odd-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-OD) and the Heat Enable (Hx-x-HE-x) signal are generated for each nozzle train and controlled individually.
  • Page 194: Print Driving

    Chapter 2 2.1.12 Print Driving 0026-6429 iPF6300S Print and control signals are transferred via the carriage board to the printheads to discharge inks from the nozzle assembly at printing. Each printhead has 12 trains of nozzles arranged in a zigzag pattern. This printer uses two printheads arranged side by side.
  • Page 195 Chapter 2 2. Print drive timing Each printhead houses 12 trains of nozzles, which share the same data transfer clock (Hx-CLK) and data latch pulses (Hx-LT). Even-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-EV), odd-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-OD) and the Heat Enable (Hx-x-HE-x) signal are generated for each nozzle train and controlled individually.
  • Page 196: Firmware

    2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on 0012-6493 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S Shown below is the flowchart of the initialization sequence from the moment the power is turned on to the moment the printer enters the online state. The time required for initialization is less than 1 minute*.
  • Page 197: Operation Sequence At Power-Off

    2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off 0012-6494 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S Turning off the power cuts off the voltage to all drive systems. At this time, the firmware starts the power-off sequence as shown below. This printer immediately suspends all operations in progress and stops whenever the power cord is unplugged or a cover such as the top cover is opened. In this case, the printer may stop without capping the print head.
  • Page 198: Print Control

    Chapter 2 2.2.3 Print Control 0016-8192 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S 1. Print mode This printer is capable of fast, high-quality printing without blur and non-uniform density by changing the carriage operation, media feeding, other printing methods according to the selected media type, print quality, print data and so on.
  • Page 199 Chapter 2 T-2-2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Plain Paper/ Plain Paper Office Document Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Recycled Paper Line Document/ Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Text Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image Draft Bi-directional 1200x1200 Standard...
  • Page 200 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Coated Paper Coated Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Heavyweight Coated Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional...
  • Page 201 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Semi-Glossy Photo Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest...
  • Page 202 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Art Paper Fine Art Photo Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200...
  • Page 203 Chapter 2 Print Print Print- Used BK Media Type Print Priority Printing direction Resolution Quality Pass (dpi) Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Scrim Banner 370g Image High Bi-directional 2400x1200 Highest Bi-directional 2400x1200 Mat Film Paper Standard Bi-directional 1200x1200 Adhesive Matt Stretch Vinyl Image High Bi-directional...
  • Page 204: Print Position Adjustment Function

    2.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function 0012-6498 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S This printer has a printing position adjusting function to adjust the lateral and longitudinal printing positions, the bidirectional printing position of the printhead mounted on the carriage, and the media feed amount.
  • Page 205 Chapter 2 the print job without having to retransmit the job from the host computer to it. 3) Job preservation Print jobs are in the common box, a place of temporary data storage, and in the personal box, a place of permanent data storage. Normal print jobs are stored in the common box as they are received.
  • Page 206: Printer Mechanical System

    2.3.1.1 Outline 0016-8860 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S The printer mechanism can be broadly divided into two major components: the ink passage and paper path. The ink passage consists of the ink tank, the carriage unit having the printhead, the purge unit. and the maintenance cartridge unit which are used to supply, circulate, and suck ink.
  • Page 207: Ink Passage

    2.3.2.1.1 Overview of Ink Passage 0013-4299 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S The ink passage consists of ink tanks, printhead, cap, waste ink collection unit, ink tubes for connecting the mechanical components, and an ink suction pump which is operated to suck ink.
  • Page 208 Chapter 2 If 336 or more hours have lapsed, the ink valve opening/closing count and the time until the next agitation are changed according to the length of the tame lapsed. 2-28...
  • Page 209: Ink Tank Unit

    2.3.2.2.1 Structure of Ink Tank Unit 0013-4300 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6300 / iPF6350 a) Ink tank Each ink tank contains 130 ml of ink (the starter ink tank supplied with the printer contains 90 ml of ink) for each color. The amount of ink is memorized in the EEPROM mounted to the ink tank.
  • Page 210 Chapter 2 f) Ink supply valve The ink supply valve is located between the ink tank and ink tube to prevent ink leakage from occurring when the ink tube on the ink tank side is opened during replacement of the ink tank. The ink supply valve is opened and closed by the valve open/close mechanism which is driven by the valve motor.
  • Page 211 Chapter 2 2.3.2.2.2 Structure of Ink Tank Unit 0020-7294 iPF6000S / iPF6300S a) Ink tank Each ink tank contains 130 ml of ink (the starter ink tank supplied with the printer contains 90 ml of ink) for each color. The amount of ink is memorized in the EEPROM mounted to the ink tank.
  • Page 212 Chapter 2 f) Ink supply valve The ink supply valve is located between the ink tank and ink tube to prevent ink leakage from occurring when the ink tube on the ink tank side is opened during replacement of the ink tank. The ink supply valve is opened and closed by the valve open/close mechanism which is driven by the valve motor.
  • Page 213: Carriage Unit

    2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit 2.3.2.3.1 Functions of Carriage Unit 0016-8194 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) Printhead mounting function The carriage mechanically locks the printhead and is connected to the printhead via the terminals on the carriage PCB. b) Control function The carriage incorporates a carriage PCB that relays the signal from the main controller, a linear encoder that generates a print timing signal based on the detected carriage position, and a multi sensor that detects the media width and skewing to adjust the registration and height.
  • Page 214 Chapter 2 2.3.2.3.2 Functions of Carriage Unit 0024-9187 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Printhead mounting function The carriage mechanically locks the printhead and is connected to the printhead via the terminals on the carriage PCB. b) Control function The carriage incorporates a carriage PCB that relays the signal from the main controller, a linear encoder that generates a print timing signal based on the detected carriage position, and a multi sensor that detects the media width and skewing to adjust the registration and height.
  • Page 215: Structure Of Carriage Unit

    Chapter 2 2.3.2.3.3 Structure of Carriage Unit 0016-8195 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Printhead mounting unit The printhead is secured to the carriage by the printhead fixer lever. When the printhead is secured to the carriage, the signal contact of the carriage PCB touches the signal contact point of the printhead, allowing print signals to be transmitted.
  • Page 216 Chapter 2 Linear encoder sensor Carriage PCB Shaft cleaner Multi sensor Shaft cleaner Multi sensor reference plate Linear scale Carriage height changing cam Head management sensor unit Lift cam sensor Lift motor F-2-25 e) Printhead maintenance unit The printer performs the printhead cleaning operation at the home position of the carriage. The purge motor is used for wiping.
  • Page 217: Printhead

    2.3.2.4.1 Structure of Printhead 0013-4821 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S A printhead incorporates six nozzle arrays. Each nozzle can be controlled individually so that a six-color discharge action can be performed by a single printhead.
  • Page 218: Purge Unit

    2.3.2.5.1 Functions of Purge Unit 0013-4347 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S To maintain high print quality, the purge unit performs maintenance of the nozzles of the printhead. The purge unit supports a capping function, cleaning function, and ink supply function.
  • Page 219 Chapter 2 Cleaning operation timings are as follows. Consumption Printer status Cleaning operation (typ.)*1 Standby 168 hours elapsed capped Cleaning 1 (Normal Cleaning) At least 720 hours elapsed since the last session of Cleaning 2, 3, 6 or 10 (360 hours after initial Cleaning 6 (Normal installation) (strong) Cleaning)
  • Page 220: Structure Of Purge Unit

    Chapter 2 2.3.2.5.2 Structure of Purge Unit 0013-4382 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Purge unit F-2-28 a) Cap unit The cap unit is used to cap the print head nozzles during capping and cleaning. The portion that touches the face plate is made from rubber. Two left caps are ar- ranged for the printhead (six arrays of nozzles) installed in the carriage.
  • Page 221 Chapter 2 b) Wiper unit The wiper unit operated by the purge motor wipes the print head face. The printer is provided with a pair of wiper blades for better wiping performance. The wiping operation is performed by a "slide wipe" method by which the purge motor rotates (in the normal direction) to slide the wiper blade via the wiper cam. It is performed by a constant-speed movement toward the front of the printer as viewed from the printer front.
  • Page 222: Maintenance Cartridge

    2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge 2.3.2.6.1 Maintenance Cartridge 0013-4161 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) Maintenance cartridge The maintenance cartridge can contain up to approximately 957 ml (approx. 1021 g ) of waste ink (including the moisture evaporation in the waste ink).
  • Page 223: Maintenance Cartridge

    Chapter 2 2.3.2.6.2 Maintenance Cartridge 0024-8320 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Maintenance cartridge The maintenance cartridge holds as much about 893 ml (part of MBK (pigment) ink: 210 ml/part of dye ink: 683 ml) of used inks (including the moisture evaporation in the waste ink).
  • Page 224: Air Flow

    2.3.2.7.1 Air flow 0016-8199 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S This printer has two fans, a mist fan used to collect mist and a suction fan used to suck media onto the platen. Ink mist that floats inside the printer and ink splashes from the media are collected in the filter through the front duct and the air flow path inside the printer by the driving of the mist fan, thus preventing mist from discharged outside the printer.
  • Page 225: Paper Path

    0016-8200 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S The paper path consist of roll feed unit, feed roller unit, pinch roller drive unit that applies/releases pressure to/from the pinch roller, spur drive unit that moves the spur up/down, and various sensors that detect the media feed status, allowing media to be fed in three ways, fed, and ejected.
  • Page 226: Paper Path

    0016-8203 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S When the roll media sensor detects media loaded with the printer powered, the roll media pick-up roller touches the media to rotate the roll media feed roller, thus feeding the roll media onto the platen.
  • Page 227 Chapter 2 If the roll media sensor detects that there is no roll during roll media pick-up operation, the roll media is ejected. Roll Feed Unit Roll media sensor F-2-38 2-47...
  • Page 228: Roll Media Pick-Up Sequence

    2.3.3.2.2 Roll Media Pick-up Sequence 0013-4173 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S When the roll media detects the loaded roll media, roll media pick-up operation starts. When media is fed from the auto roll feed unit by the specified length, the nulti sensor performs the adjustments and detection shown below, thus completing the roll media pick-up operation.
  • Page 229: Structure Of Manual Feed Unit

    2.3.3.2.3 Structure of Manual Feed Unit 0016-8204 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Manual feed (from front) The cut sheet fed from the front (ejection unit) of the printer is fed to the rear of the printer [1], and then fed onto to platen [2] for printing.
  • Page 230 Chapter 2 The pick-up timing of the paper fed to the rear of the printer is controlled by the paper detection sensor. Paper detection sensor F-2-42 b) Manual feed (from rear) The paper loaded in the paper tray provided at the rear of the printer is fed onto the platen for printing. This method of feeding paper can be used only when an acceptable media type is selected from the Manual Feed menu in the user mode.
  • Page 231: Manual Feed (From Front) Sequence

    2.3.3.2.4 Manual Feed (from Front) Sequence 0013-4174 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S This sequence can be performed according to the messages shown on the operation panel only when a specific type of media is selected after selecting the manual feed mode from the menu shown on the operation panel.
  • Page 232 Chapter 2 Cut sheet loading (manual) Detection of cut sheet *1 Light intensity/ Head hight adjustment Detection of paper width Detection of skewed movement of paper End of cut sheet pick-up operation Printing The auto roll feed unit starts feeding the cut sheet when the roll media detection sensor detects the media. When the auto roll feed unit is not mounted, the printer starts feeding the media when the paper detection sensor detects the media.
  • Page 233: Structure Of Feed Roller Unit

    0016-8218 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S The feed roller unit consists of media feeding mechanisms such as feed rollers driven by the feed motor and the pinch roller unit operating in conjunction with the feed rollers.
  • Page 234: Feed Roller Eccentricity Detection Function

    2.3.3.2.7 Feed Roller Eccentricity Detection Function 0016-8219 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Media are fed by the feed roller at regular intervals. Irregular feeding of media due to the feed roller eccentricity problem, irregular printing can occur in the media feeding direction periodically.
  • Page 235: Structure Of Ejection Spur

    2.3.3.2.8 Structure of Ejection Spur 0016-8220 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Outline The ejection spur unit consists of a spur, a spur motor that moves the spur, a spur cam sensor, and an eject roller.
  • Page 236: Cutter Unit

    2.3.3.3.1 Structure of Cutter unit 0016-8205 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S If roll media are used, the cutter unit attached on the front of the spur unit cuts the leading end of the media on loading and cuts the media on ejection. Whether to perform cutting or not is determined by the choice of the main menu and the specifications of the printer driver.
  • Page 237 Chapter 2 2.3.3.3.2 Structure of Cutter Unit 0024-9154 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S If roll media are used, the cutter unit attached on the front of the spur unit cuts the leading end of the media on loading and cuts the media on ejection. Whether to perform cutting or not is determined by the choice of the main menu and the specifications of the printer driver.
  • Page 238: Printer Electrical System

    2.4.1.1 Overview 0016-8221 iPF6100 The printer electrical system consists of the main controller PCB and power supply PCB which are mounted on the left side of the printer, the carriage PCB and print head which are mounted in the carriage, and other electrical components such as the operation panel, sensors, and motors.
  • Page 239 Chapter 2 Power supply Main controller PCB +26V generation function IC1501/IC1701 AC inlet IC1601-IC1603 +21.5V generation function Power supply control function BAT801 IC601-IC604 Lithium battery SDRAM IC803 IC802 EEPROM Host computer Interface IC1201 control function LAN Controller Carriage PCB Linear encoder Linear encoder detection function Head Heat pulse control function...
  • Page 240: Overview

    Chapter 2 2.4.1.2 Overview 0020-1934 iPF6200 The printer electrical system consists of the main controller PCB and power supply PCB and hard disk drive which are mounted on the left side of the printer, the carriage PCB and print head which are mounted in the carriage, and other electrical components such as the operation panel, sensors, and motors. The main controller PCB manages the image data processing and the entire electrical system, and controls relay PCBs and driver functions.
  • Page 241 Chapter 2 Power supply Main controller PCB +26V generation function IC1501/IC1701 AC inlet IC1601-IC1603 +21.5V generation function Power supply control function BAT801 IC601-IC604 Lithium battery SDRAM IC803 IC802 EEPROM Host computer Interface IC1201 control function LAN Controller HDD expansion PCB Image data control function IC201 Hard disk drive control function...
  • Page 242: Overview

    Chapter 2 2.4.1.3 Overview 0020-7371 iPF6000S The printer electrical system consists of the main controller PCB and power supply PCB and hard disk drive which are mounted on the left side of the printer, the carriage PCB and print head which are mounted in the carriage, and other electrical components such as the operation panel, sensors, and motors. The main controller PCB manages the image data processing and the entire electrical system, and controls relay PCBs and driver functions.
  • Page 243 Chapter 2 Power supply Main controller PCB +26V generation function IC1501/IC1701 AC inlet IC1601-IC1603 +21.5V generation function Power supply control function IC301/IC302 BAT801 IC601-IC604 Lithium battery SDRAM IC803 IC802 EEPROM Host computer Interface IC1201 control function LAN Controller HDD expansion PCB Image data control function IC201 Hard disk drive control function...
  • Page 244: Overview

    Chapter 2 2.4.1.4 Overview 0024-9156 iPF6350 / iPF6300S The printer electrical system consists of the main controller PCB and power supply PCB and hard disk drive which are mounted on the left side of the printer, the carriage PCB and print head which are mounted in the carriage, and other electrical components such as the operation panel, sensors, and motors. The main controller PCB manages the image data processing and the entire electrical system, and controls relay PCBs and driver functions.
  • Page 245 Chapter 2 Power supply Main controller PCB +26V generation function IC1501/IC1701 AC inlet IC1601-IC1603 +21.5V generation function Power supply control function BAT801 IC601-IC604 SO-DIMM Lithium battery SDRAM IC803 IC802 EEPROM Host computer Interface IC1201 control function LAN Controller HDD expansion PCB Image data control function IC201 Hard disk drive control function...
  • Page 246: Overview

    Chapter 2 2.4.1.5 Overview 0024-9157 iPF6300 The printer electrical system consists of the main controller PCB and power supply PCB which are mounted on the left side of the printer, the carriage PCB and print head which are mounted in the carriage, and other electrical components such as the operation panel, sensors, and motors. The main controller PCB manages the image data processing and the entire electrical system, and controls relay PCBs and driver functions.
  • Page 247 Chapter 2 Power supply Main controller PCB +26V generation function IC1501/IC1701 AC inlet IC1601-IC1603 +21.5V generation function Power supply control function BAT801 IC601-IC604 SO-DIMM Lithium battery SDRAM IC803 IC802 EEPROM Host computer Interface IC1201 control function LAN Controller Image data control function Linear encoder detection function Heat pulse control function IC701/IC703 FLASH ROM...
  • Page 248: Main Controller

    Chapter 2 2.4.2 Main Controller 2.4.2.1 Main controller PCB components 0016-8391 iPF6100 IC802 IC802 IC803 IC803 BAT801 BAT801 IC701 IC3101 IC3101 IC601 IC602 IC603 IC604 IC2801 IC2801 IC1201 IC2901 IC2901 IC3001 IC3001 F-2-62 a) ASIC (IC1/IC2) The ASIC with a 16-bit internal bus is driven in sync with the 66 MHz external clock. It supports the following functions:...
  • Page 249 Chapter 2 Head DI sensor read control function This function controls read operation by the head DI sensor. Multi sensor control function This function controls the LED, adjusts the gain, and controls obtainment of the reading for the multi sensor. EEPROM control function This function controls the EEPROMs of individual ink tanks, the maintenance cartridge EEPROM, the EEPROM on the maintenance cartridge relay PCB, and the head EEPROM in addition to the on-board EEPROM.
  • Page 250 Chapter 2 data for the ink colors used. DMA controller This controller control DMA transfer of the data transferred through the input interfaces such as the USB and expansion card slot as well as DMA transfer of the data stored in the DIMM. Image data generation/output function This function generates image data for color printing from the received image data and the mask pattern (corresponding to print mode) stored in the FLASH ROM, and stored the generated image data in DIMM.
  • Page 251: Main Controller Pcb Components

    Chapter 2 MEMO: After replacement of the main controller PCB, the printer must be started up in the service mode to copy over the setting and adjustment values to the new PCB properly (the service mode will be switched to the PCB replacement mode automatically). 2.4.2.3 Main controller PCB components 0020-7340 iPF6000S...
  • Page 252: Main Controller Pcb Components

    Chapter 2 Power ON/OFF control function This function controls turning on/off of the drive power (26 V and 21.5 V) supplied from the power supply PCB. Head DI sensor read control function This function controls read operation by the head DI sensor. Multi sensor control function This function controls the LED, adjusts the gain, and controls obtainment of the reading for the multi sensor.
  • Page 253 Chapter 2 This unit converts the RGB multi-value image data or CMYK multi-value data received from the host computer through the interface connector to the binary image data for the ink colors used. DMA controller This controller control DMA transfer of the data transferred through the input interfaces such as the USB and expansion card slot as well as DMA transfer of the data stored in the DIMM.
  • Page 254: Main Controller Pcb Components

    Chapter 2 MEMO: After replacement of the main controller PCB, the printer must be started up in the service mode to copy over the setting and adjustment values to the new PCB properly (the service mode will be switched to the PCB replacement mode automatically). 2.4.2.5 Main controller PCB components 0024-9159 iPF6300...
  • Page 255: Main Controller Pcb Components

    Chapter 2 I/O port function This function controls input signals from sensors. Power ON/OFF control function This function controls turning on/off of the drive power (26 V and 21.5 V) supplied from the power supply PCB. Head DI sensor read control function This function controls read operation by the head DI sensor.
  • Page 256 Chapter 2 IC802 IC802 IC703 IC701 IC3101 IC3101 IC601 IC602 IC803 IC803 IC603 IC604 IC2801 IC2801 IC2901 IC2901 IC1201 IC3001 IC3001 BAT801 BAT801 F-2-67 a) ASIC (IC1/IC2) The ASIC (IC1/IC2) with a 32/16-bit internal bus are driven in sync with the 330/66 MHz external clock. It supports the following functions: Image processing unit This unit converts the RGB multi-value image data or CMYK multi-value data received from the host computer through the interface connector to the binary image data for the ink colors used.
  • Page 257: Hdd Expansion Pcb Components

    / iPF6000S / iPF6350 / iPF6300S IC 201 F-2-68 a) HDD controller IC (IC201) This controller control the hard disk drive. 2.4.3 Carriage Relay PCB 2.4.3.1 Carriage PCB components 0013-4310 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 2-77...
  • Page 258: Motor Driver

    These ICs are used to generate the multi sensor LED control signal and adjust the gain. 2.4.4 Motor Driver 2.4.4.1 Roll feed unit PCB components 0013-4323 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S IC 1 F-2-70 a) Driver IC (IC1) Roll motor drive function This function controls the roll motor based on the control signals from the main controller.
  • Page 259: Power Supply

    Chapter 2 2.4.6 Power Supply 2.4.6.1 Power supply block diagram 0013-4333 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S AC inlet 100V to 240V Operation panel Main controller PCB Power supply DC power supply +26V Noize filter circuit...
  • Page 260: Detection Functions With Sensors

    Chapter 2 2.5 Detection Functions with Sensors 2.5.1 Sensors for covers 0013-4305 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Top cover sensor Ink tank cover switch F-2-73 Top cover sensor The photo-interrupter-type top cover sensors detect opening and closing of the top cover.
  • Page 261: Ink Passage System

    Chapter 2 2.5.2 Ink passage system 0013-4334 iPF6100 / iPF6200 Purge unit Pump cam sensor Valve open/closed detection sensor Pump encoder sensor Head management sensor F-2-74 Pump cam sensor The photo-interrupter-type pump cam sensor detects that the sensor light is shielded or unshielded by the rotary cam. The sensor detects the purge unit capping and wiping states with the combination of the state detected by the pump cam and the state of pump motor rotation control performed by the pump encoder.
  • Page 262 Chapter 2 Pump encoder sensor The pump encoder is a photo-interruptive type sensor. It reads the slits on the pump motor's encoder film to control the amount of pump motor rotation. Slits Sensor F-2-76 Valve open/closed detection sensor The photo-interrupter-type valve open/closed detection sensor detects the valve cam state. When the link that operates in conjunction with the valve cam shields light, this sensor detects that the ink supply valve has been opened.
  • Page 263: Ink Passage System

    Chapter 2 2.5.3 Ink passage system 0020-7341 iPF6000S Valve open/closed detection sensor Purge unit Pump cam sensor Valve open/closed detection sensor 2 Pump encoder sensor Head management sensor F-2-79 Pump cam sensor The photo-interrupter-type pump cam sensor detects that the sensor light is shielded or unshielded by the rotary cam. The sensor detects the purge unit capping and wiping states with the combination of the state detected by the pump cam and the state of pump motor rotation control performed by the pump encoder.
  • Page 264 Chapter 2 Pump encoder sensor The pump encoder is a photo-interruptive type sensor. It reads the slits on the pump motor's encoder film to control the amount of pump motor rotation. Slits Sensor F-2-81 Valve open/closed detection sensor/Valve open/closed detection sensor 2 The photo-interrupter-type valve open/closed detection sensor/valve open closed detection sensor 2 detect the valve cam state.
  • Page 265: Ink Passage System

    Chapter 2 2.5.4 Ink passage system 0024-9189 iPF6300 / iPF6350 Purge unit Pump cam sensor Valve open/closed detection sensor Pump encoder sensor Head management sensor F-2-84 Pump cam sensor The photo-interrupter-type pump cam sensor detects that the sensor light is shielded or unshielded by the rotary cam. The sensor detects the purge unit capping and wiping states with the combination of the state detected by the pump cam and the state of pump motor rotation control performed by the pump encoder.
  • Page 266 Chapter 2 Pump encoder sensor The pump encoder is a photo-interruptive type sensor. It reads the slits on the pump motor's encoder film to control the amount of pump motor rotation. Slits Sensor F-2-86 Valve open/closed detection sensor The photo-interrupter-type valve open/closed detection sensor detects the valve cam state. When the link that operates in conjunction with the valve cam shields light, this sensor detects that the ink supply valve has been opened.
  • Page 267: Ink Passage System

    Chapter 2 2.5.5 Ink passage system 0026-6476 iPF6300S Valve open/closed detection sensor 1 Purge unit Pump cam sensor Valve open/closed detection sensor 2 Pump encoder sensor Head management sensor F-2-89 Pump cam sensor The photo-interrupter-type pump cam sensor detects that the sensor light is shielded or unshielded by the rotary cam. The sensor detects the purge unit capping and wiping states with the combination of the state detected by the pump cam and the state of pump motor rotation control performed by the pump encoder.
  • Page 268 Chapter 2 Pump encoder sensor The pump encoder is a photo-interruptive type sensor. It reads the slits on the pump motor's encoder film to control the amount of pump motor rotation. Slits Sensor F-2-91 Valve open/closed detection sensor 1/Valve open/closed detection sensor 2 The photo-interrupter-type valve open/closed detection sensor 1/valve open closed detection sensor 2 detect the valve cam state.
  • Page 269: Carriage System

    Chapter 2 2.5.6 Carriage system 0016-8206 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Linear encoder sensor Multi sensor Lift cam sensor F-2-94 Multi sensor The photo-reflection-type multi sensor is composed of four LEDs (red, blue, green and infrared) and two light-sensitive sensors. It detects the leading edge, skewing, and width of media and is used for adjustment of the registration, head height, and color calibration.
  • Page 270 Chapter 2 Lift cam sensor This is a photo-interrupter-type sensor. The lift motor is driven by a predetermined number of pulses received after blocking of the sensor light by the flag, thus controlling the heights of the head and platen. Environmental temperature sensor The environmental temperature sensor installed on the carriage PCB detects the temperature around the carriage.
  • Page 271: Paper Path System

    Chapter 2 2.5.7 Paper path system 0016-8216 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S Spur cam sensor Paper detection sensor Cutter HP sensor Cutter right position sensor F-2-96 Paper detection sensor This is a photo-interrupter-type sensor. When paper is supplied from the paper tray, or roll feed unit, the sensor light is blocked by the sensor arm, thus detecting paper.
  • Page 272 Chapter 2 Feed roller encoder sensor Feed roller HP sensor F-2-97 Feed roller HP sensor The feed roller HP sensor detects the change from the white portion (unshielded sensor light) to black portion (shielded sensor light) of the encoder film on the feed roller, thus setting the home position for feed roller eccentricity compensation.
  • Page 273 Chapter 2 2.5.8 Paper path system 0024-9190 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Spur cam sensor Paper detection sensor Cutter lift sensor Cutter HP sensor Cutter right position sensor F-2-99 Paper detection sensor This is a photo-interrupter-type sensor. When paper is supplied from the paper tray, or roll feed unit, the sensor light is blocked by the sensor arm, thus detecting paper.
  • Page 274 Chapter 2 Cutter right position sensor This is a photo-interrupter-type sensor. This sensor detects that the cutter is at the right end. Feed roller encoder sensor Feed roller HP sensor F-2-100 Feed roller HP sensor The feed roller HP sensor detects the change from the white portion (unshielded sensor light) to black portion (shielded sensor light) of the encoder film on the feed roller, thus setting the home position for feed roller eccentricity compensation.
  • Page 275: Others

    Chapter 2 2.5.9 Others 0013-4393 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Temperature/humidity sensor F-2-102 Temperature/humidity sensor This sensor detects the temperature and humidity around the printer so that the measured values are used for head height adjustment, idle discharge control, waste ink evaporation amount calculation, and suction fan control.
  • Page 277: Installation

    Chapter 3 INSTALLATION...
  • Page 279 Contents Contents 3.1 Installation..................................3-1 3.1.1 Making Pre-Checks..................................3-1 3.1.1.1 Making Pre-Checks......................................3-1 3.1.2 Unpacking and Installation ................................3-1 3.1.2.1 Unpacking and Installation .....................................3-1 3.1.2.2 Installing the Stand......................................3-10 3.1.3 Checking the Images/Operations ............................... 3-19 3.1.3.1 Checking the Image and Operation................................3-19 3.2 Transporting the Printer ...............................3-20 3.2.1 Transporting the Printer ................................
  • Page 281: Making Pre-Checks

    3.1 Installation 3.1.1 Making Pre-Checks 3.1.1.1 Making Pre-Checks 0016-8483 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S Package dimensions and weight are as follows. Main body (with a palette): 1320 (W) mm x 914 (D) mm x 645 (H) mm, Approx. 79 kg +300mm...
  • Page 282 Chapter 3 When moving the printer, grasp the carrying handles [1] on the left and right side of the bottom. Holding other portions can drop the printer and you may be injured. F-3-3...
  • Page 283 Chapter 3 (1) Check to see that none of the accessories is missing. [10] F-3-4 [1] Printer [2] Power Cord [3] Printhead [4] Cleaning sheet [5] Roll Holder Set [6] Starter ink tanks [7] Cleaning brush [8] Reference Guides [9] CD-ROM [10] Sample paper...
  • Page 284 Chapter 3 (2) Unpack the printer and remove the packaging material. F-3-5 (3) Grasaping the carrying handles [1] on the left and right side of the bottom, place the printer on a level place such as a table. F-3-6 (4) The Roll Feed Unit [1] is preinstalled on the printer. Peel away the tape and remove the Roll Holder [2] and protective material from the Roll Feed Unit. Also remove the tape on the two Holder Stoppers attached to the Roll Holder, and then remove the Holder Stoppers [3] from the Roll Holder.
  • Page 285 Chapter 3 (6) Lift the Belt Stopper [2] of the Carriage Shaft [1] and pull it forward to remove it. F-3-9 MEMO: - You will need the Belt Stopper if you move the printer to another location. Do not discard the Belt Stopper you have removed. - When you open the Top Cover, you will find a Cleaning Brush [3] on the right side.
  • Page 286 Chapter 3 (12) Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. F-3-15 (13) Holding the Printhead by the grips [1], remove it from the case. F-3-16 - When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips [1]. - Never touch the printhead nozzles [2] or the metal contacts [3].
  • Page 287 Chapter 3 (15) With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the Printhead firmly into the Car- riage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the Carriage. F-3-19 (16) Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.
  • Page 288 Chapter 3 (21) Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for installation and open the Ink Tank Lock Lever. F-3-24 (22) Before removing the Ink Tank from the pouch, shake it gently seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by rotating your wrist to turn the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly.
  • Page 289 Chapter 3 (24) Insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. F-3-28 MEMO: If you do not shake the ink tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. (25) Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks. F-3-29 (26) Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red.
  • Page 290: Installing The Stand

    Chapter 3 3.1.2.2 Installing the Stand 0016-8538 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S Stand assembly requires two or more people. a. Package Contents [11] [12] [13] [14] [10] [19] [15] [16] [17] [18] F-3-32 [1] Stand L [2] Stand R [3] Stand Stay...
  • Page 291 Chapter 3 b. Assembling the Stand (1) Position the Stand L [1] and Stand R [2] so that the Basket Fasteners are on the front, facing out. F-3-33 (2) Hold the Stand Stay [1] with the surface marked "R" facing back. Insert it fully into the grooves of the Stand L [2] and Stand R [3] until it stops. F-3-34 Be careful not to put your fingers between the Stand Stay fixtures and the groove of Stand.
  • Page 292 Chapter 3 (3) To secure the Stand Stay [2], use the M10 side of the Wrench [1] to tighten hex nuts in four positions on the top and bottom of both sides. F-3-36 (4) Put the Stand Board [1] on the Stand, aligning the right side of the Stand Board [2] with the right side of the Stand [3]. F-3-37 Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Stand Board and Stand.
  • Page 293 Chapter 3 c. Assembling the Output Stacker (1) Insert Basket Rod #1 [1] in the Basket Fastener so that the hole [2] of Basket Rod #1 and the hole [3] of the Basket Fastener on the right are aligned and the Support Rod Holder [4] faces up.
  • Page 294 Chapter 3 (4) As in steps 1 to 3, insert Basket Rod #1 [1] in the Basket Fastener on the left so that the Support Rod Holder faces up. Secure it with Basket Bolts [2] and Basket Decorative Nuts [3]. F-3-42 (5) Hang the hooks of the top of the Basket Arms [1] over the grooves [3] on the top of the Stand Stay [2], and hang the hooks of the bottom of the Basket Arms on the bottom of the Stand Stay.
  • Page 295 Chapter 3 (7) Insert Basket Rod Caps [1] on both ends of Basket Rod #2 [2] until they cover the lines [3]. F-3-45 (8) Insert Basket Rod Caps [2] on both ends of Basket Rod #1 [1] until they cover the lines [3]. F-3-46 (9) Insert Basket Rod #3 [1] in the holder groove [3] on the bottom of the Basket Arm [2].
  • Page 296 Chapter 3 (10) Hang the holes [2] in the back of the Output Stacker [1] on both sides over the hooks [4] on the top of the Basket Arms [3], and then hang the loops [5] in the middle of the Output Stacker on both sides over the hooks [6] in the middle of the Basket Arms. F-3-48 (11) Insert the Support Rod [1] in the insertion slot [2] of the Support Rod Holder.
  • Page 297 Chapter 3 d. Installing the Printer - Moving the printer requires at least three people. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. F-3-50 - When moving the printer, grasp the carrying handles [1] on the left and right side of the bottom. Holding other portions can drop the printer and you may be injured.
  • Page 298 Chapter 3 (3) To secure the printer to the stand, use the provided Allen Wrench [2] to tighten the two long Main Unit Securing Bolts [1] firmly on either side from under the printer. F-3-54 (4) Assemble the Accessory Box [1] and use the Velcro Tape [2] to attach it to the Stand. F-3-55 3-18...
  • Page 299: Checking The Images/Operations

    Chapter 3 3.1.3 Checking the Images/Operations 3.1.3.1 Checking the Image and Operation 0013-4090 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S Do the paper set and the driver installation, and do the test print. 3-19...
  • Page 300: Transporting The Printer

    3.2.1.1 Transporting the Printer 0016-8588 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S This subsection describes how to transport the printer. When moving the printer to another place on the same floor of the building, move it slowly so that it does not receive any shocks. Follow the steps shown in "1.
  • Page 301 Chapter 3 (9) Wait about 15 minutes after completion of the "Move Printer" operation, remove the maintenance cartridge, and then package it so that waste ink does not leak. Check that waste ink is no longer leaking after removing the maintenance cartridge. If it is leaking, install the maintenance cartridge and wait until waste ink no longer leaks.
  • Page 302: Transporting The Printer

    Chapter 3 3.2.1.2 Transporting the Printer 0025-0225 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S This subsection describes how to transport the printer. When moving the printer to another place on the same floor of the building, move it slowly so that it does not receive any shocks. Follow the steps shown in "1. Moving the printer on the same floor having no step".
  • Page 303 Chapter 3 Check that waste ink is no longer leaking after removing the maintenance cartridge. If it is leaking, install the maintenance cartridge and wait until waste ink no longer leaks. (10) Attach the cushioning materials and tape. (11) If the printer is mounted on a stand, remove the printer from the stand. (12) Pack the printer in the packing box, and then put the roll media, ink tank, and optional devices in another packing box for moving.
  • Page 304: Reinstalling The Printer

    3.2.2.1 Reinstalling the Printer 0013-4210 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 1. When installing the printer after moving it on the same floor having no step If you have moved the printer to the installation site on the same floor having no step without draining ink, check the operation test pattern.
  • Page 305 Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY...
  • Page 307 Contents Contents 4.1 Service Parts...................................4-1 4.1.1 Service Parts....................................4-1 4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly...............................4-2 4.2.1 Disassembly/Reassembly................................4-2 4.3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly ......................4-2 4.3.1 Note: Items that should never be disassembled ........................... 4-2 4.3.2 Moving the carriage manually ..............................4-2 4.3.3 Units requiring draining of ink ..............................
  • Page 309: Service Parts

    4.1 Service Parts 4.1.1 Service Parts 0012-6347 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S The service parts indicated below require careful handling. 1. Keep all packages with the warning not to turn over. Pay careful attention to all individually packaged service part (carriage unit, purge unit, ink tank unit, and other parts) boxes marked "This side up" and handle appropriately.
  • Page 310: Chapter 4 Disassembly/Reassembly

    4.2.1 Disassembly/Reassembly 0016-9450 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S For the procedure for disassembly/reassembly of the components excluding the major components, refer to the parts catalog. Illustrations in the parts catalog are assigned illustration numbers according to the order in which parts are disassembled.
  • Page 311 Chapter 4 When disassembling the following units, drain the ink completely, to prevent ink leakage. For ink drain instructions, refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the Ink. [1] Carriage unit Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Carriage Unit. [2] Ink tank unit Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
  • Page 312: External Covers

    Chapter 4 4.3.4 External Covers 0016-8459 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Left/right circle cover Removing the left/right circle cover 1) When removing the left circle cover [1], turn it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 313 Chapter 4 Attaching the left/right circle cover 1) When attaching the left circle cover, fit it in place with the three hooks[1] up and turn it toward the rear side of the printer. When attaching the right circle cover, fit it in place with the two hooks[2] up and turn it toward the rear side of the printer. F-4-6 b) Roll Feed Unit Removing the roll feed unit...
  • Page 314 Chapter 4 c) Tank cover Removing the tank cover 1) When removing the tank cover[4], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit and left circle cover. 2) Open the tank cover[4], remove the three screws[1], and then release the three hooks[2] while opening the hook[3] outward. F-4-8 d) Left cover Removing the left cover...
  • Page 315 Chapter 4 e) Output guide Removing the output guide 1) To remove the output guide[2], pull it by holding the handles[1]. F-4-10 f) Lower rear left cover Removing the lower rear left cover 1) Remove the screw[1] to remove the lower rear left cover [2]. F-4-11 g) Lower rear cover Removing the lower rear cover...
  • Page 316 Chapter 4 h) Left rear cover Removing the left rear cover 1) When removing the left rear cover[2], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, lower rear cover, and lower rear left cover.
  • Page 317 Chapter 4 k) Operation panel Removing the operation panel 1) When removing the operation panel[4], open the top cover, and then remove the right circle cover and right upper cover. 2) Remove the two hooks[1] and flexible cable[2] and earth cable[3], and then remove the operation panel[4]. F-4-16 l) Exhaust Filter Removing the exhaust filter...
  • Page 318 Chapter 4 m) Mist filter Removing the mist filter 1) When removing the mist filter[2], open the top cover, and then remove the right circle cover. 2) Removing the screw[1], and then remove the mist filter[2]. F-4-19 n) Right cover Removing the right cover 1) When removing the right cover[3], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, exhaust filter, and lower rear cover.
  • Page 319 Chapter 4 o) Right front cover Removing the right front cover 1) When removing the right front cover[2], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, output guide, right circle cover, operation panel, exhaust filter, right cover, and lower rear cover. 2) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the right front cover[2].
  • Page 320 Chapter 4 q) Upper rear cover Removing the upper rear cover 1) When removing the upper rear cover[2], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, exhaust filter, right cover, and lower rear cover.
  • Page 321 Chapter 4 r) Upper front cover Removing the upper front cover 1) When removing the upper front cover[3], open the top cover, and then remove left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, right circle cover, right upper cover, op- eration panel, right cover, and exhaust filter. 2) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the upper front cover[3] while releasing the three hooks[2].
  • Page 322 Chapter 4 t) Left back cover Removing the left back cover 1) When removing the left back cover[1], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, lower rear cover, lower rear left cover, and left rear cover.
  • Page 323 Chapter 4 v) Lower back cover Removing the lower back cover 1) When removing the lower back cover[2], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, lower rear cover, lower rear left cover, left rear cover, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, exhaust filter, and right cover.
  • Page 324 Chapter 4 x) Cover support plate (right) Removing cover support plate (right) 1) When removing the cover support plate (right)[2], open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, exhaust filter, right cover, lower rear cover, left rear cover, rear cover, upper rear cover, upper front cover, and cover guide.
  • Page 325: Driving Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.5 Driving Unit 0012-6368 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Feed motor Removing the feed motor 1) When removing the feed motor[1], remove the main controller support plate. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > PCBs 2) Loosen the two screws[2], and then remove the timing belt[3] from the pulley.
  • Page 326: Cutter

    Chapter 4 4.3.6 Cutter 0016-8468 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) Removing the Cutter 1) Perform service mode: [SERVICE MODE] > [REPLACE] > [CUTTER] and then choose [YES] to move the cutter to the replacement place. 2) Remove two screws [1] to remove the cutter [2].
  • Page 327 Chapter 4 b) Removing the cutter unit 1) When removing the cutter unit, open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, output guide, left and right circle covers, tank cover, left front cover, right upper cover, operation panel, exhaust filter, lower rear cover, right cover, right front cover, upper front cover, lower front cover. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REAS- SEMBLY >...
  • Page 328 Chapter 4 c) Points to note on Disassembly an Reassembly of Cutter unit 1) When disassembling or reassembling the cutter unit, align the cutter unit roller with the grooves[1] in the cutter lifter unit and cutter drive unit. F-4-38 d) Removing the cutter mounting plate 1) Remove the cutter unit.
  • Page 329: Cutter

    Chapter 4 4.3.7 Cutter 0024-9191 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the Cutter 1) Perform service mode: [SERVICE MODE] > [REPLACE] > [CUTTER] and then choose [YES] to move the cutter to the replacement place. 2) Remove two screws [1] to remove the cutter [2]. F-4-41 MEMO: After replacing the cutter, choose [CLR COUNTER CT-1] >...
  • Page 330 Chapter 4 3) Turning the motor pulley[1] in the arrow direction, move the cutter[2] about 2cm to the right of the left most end. F-4-43 4) Remove the screw[1] and clamp[2] and slide cutter unit[3] to left obliquely upward out of position. F-4-44 4-22...
  • Page 331 Chapter 4 c) Points to note on Disassembly an Reassembly of Cutter unit 1) When disassembling or reassembling the cutter unit, align the cutter unit roller with the grooves[1] in the cutter lifter unit and cutter drive unit. F-4-45 d) Removing the cutter lifter unit 1) Remove the cutter unit.
  • Page 332: Carriage Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.8 Carriage Unit 0016-8499 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) Removing the carriage unit 1) Drain the ink. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the Ink. 2) Turn off the power, and then move the carriage over the platen.
  • Page 333 Chapter 4 The flexible cable connectors[2] are provided with a locking mechanism. When disconnecting or reconnecting the flexible cable, be sure to release the lock. Oth- erwise, the flexible cable can damage, resulting in malfunction. 8) Insert the flat-head screwdriver[3] into the part shown to release the hook[2] and then remove the flexible cable retainer[1]. (If the flexible cable retainer[1] is marked with index[A], insert the flat-head screw driver to meet the index.) F-4-52 9) Turn the gear[1] so that the sensor flag of the lift gear[2] leaves the interrupt position of the lift cam sensor[3], then remove the ring[4], the lift gear[2] and the...
  • Page 334 Chapter 4 b) Points to Note on disassembly and Reassembly of Carriage Unit 1) Align the mark on the gear[3] with the mark on the bushing[4]. Align the mark on the lift gear[1] with the mark on the gear[2] to remove the ring[5]. F-4-54 2) Install the linear scale with its R-mark [1] located on the right side of the unit.
  • Page 335 Chapter 4 c) Note on attaching the flexible cable 1) Insert the flexible cable[2] through the three claws[1] in the flexible cable retainer. F-4-57 2) Lightly fold the flexible cable in its marked area[1] and pass it through claws[2]. F-4-58 3) Insert folded flexible cable [1] through the three claws [2].
  • Page 336 Chapter 4 5) Having installed the flexible cable retainer, align and flatten the flexible cables. 6) Attach the flexible guide sheet[1] over the flexible cable while matching its left end with the edge of the lower plate and bumping its rear side against the side plate in addition.
  • Page 337 Chapter 4 e) Adjusting the wire roller To prevent the wire roller mounted on the carriage from contacting the duct and others during carriage operation, perform the following adjusutment whenever tou have removed or replaced the carriage unit. This adjustment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor. - Make adjustments with the carriage lock released.
  • Page 338 Chapter 4 5) Install the carriage wire tool [1] in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan [2]. F-4-63 6) Moving the carriage, adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller [1] into contact with the top of carriage wire tool [2]. F-4-64 7) Secure the roller retainer [1] with the clip [3] in contact with the top of roller [2].
  • Page 339 Chapter 4 8) Retighten the two screws [1] loosened in Step 2) to secure the wire guide. F-4-66 9) Pass the ink tubes through the wire guides. 4-31...
  • Page 340: Carriage Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.9 Carriage Unit 0024-9200 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the carriage unit 1) Drain the ink. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the Ink. 2) Turn off the power, and then move the carriage over the platen. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
  • Page 341 Chapter 4 The flexible cable connectors[2] are provided with a locking mechanism. When disconnecting or reconnecting the flexible cable, be sure to release the lock. Oth- erwise, the flexible cable can damage, resulting in malfunction. 8) Insert the flat-head screwdriver[3] into the part shown to release the hook[2] and then remove the flexible cable retainer[1]. (If the flexible cable retainer[1] is marked with index[A], insert the flat-head screw driver to meet the index.) F-4-71 9) Turn the gear[1] so that the sensor flag of the lift gear[2] leaves the interrupt position of the lift cam sensor[3], then remove the ring[4], the lift gear[2] and the...
  • Page 342 Chapter 4 b) Points to Note on disassembly and Reassembly of Carriage Unit 1) Align the mark on the gear[3] with the mark on the bushing[4]. Align the mark on the lift gear[1] with the mark on the gear[2] to remove the ring[5]. F-4-73 2) Install the linear scale with its R-mark [1] located on the right side of the unit.
  • Page 343 Chapter 4 c) Note on attaching the flexible cable 1) Insert the flexible cable[2] through the three claws[1] in the flexible cable retainer. F-4-76 2) Lightly fold the flexible cable in its marked area[1] and pass it through claws[2]. F-4-77 3) Insert folded flexible cable [1] through the three claws [2].
  • Page 344 Chapter 4 5) Having installed the flexible cable retainer, align and flatten the flexible cables. 6) Attach the flexible guide sheet[1] over the flexible cable while matching its left end with the edge of the lower plate and bumping its rear side against the side plate in addition.
  • Page 345 Chapter 4 e) Adjusting the wire roller To prevent the wire roller mounted on the carriage from contacting the duct and others during carriage operation, perform the following adjusutment whenever tou have removed or replaced the carriage unit. This adjustment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor. - Make adjustments with the carriage lock released.
  • Page 346 Chapter 4 5) Install the carriage wire tool [1] in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan [2]. F-4-82 6) Moving the carriage, adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller [1] into contact with the top of carriage wire tool [2]. F-4-83 7) Secure the roller retainer [1] with the clip [3] in contact with the top of roller [2].
  • Page 347 Chapter 4 8) Retighten the two screws [1] loosened in Step 2) to secure the wire guide. F-4-85 9) Pass the ink tubes through the wire guides. 4-39...
  • Page 348: Feeder Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.10 Feeder Unit 0016-8509 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) Removing the pinch roller 1) Remove the rear cover. 2) When removing the pinch roller, press down the pinch roller unit[1] in the direction of the arrow. F-4-86 3) Remove the pinch roller[1].
  • Page 349 Chapter 4 3) Remove the three screws[1], and then remove the tube guide[2] and the wire guide[3]. F-4-89 4) Remove the front duct[3] by removing the four screws[2] and freeing ink tube from the guide[1]. F-4-90 5) Turn the pulley[1] in the direction of the arrow so that the spur unit[2] is at the top position. F-4-91 4-41...
  • Page 350 Chapter 4 6) While pressing down the protrusion[A], slide the spur unit[1] in the direction of the arrow to remove it. F-4-92 c) Handling the Feed Roller The feed roller is an important mechanical component of the printer. Follow the precaution below when handling it. * Do not touch the feed roller surface(coated surface).
  • Page 351: Feeder Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.11 Feeder Unit 0025-1730 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the pinch roller 1) Remove the rear cover. 2) When removing the pinch roller, press down the pinch roller unit[1] in the direction of the arrow. F-4-93 3) Remove the pinch roller[1].
  • Page 352 Chapter 4 3) Remove the three screws[1], and then remove the tube guide[2] and the wire guide[3]. F-4-96 4) Remove the front duct[3] by removing the four screws[2] and freeing ink tube from the guide[1]. F-4-97 5) Turn the pulley[1] in the direction of the arrow so that the spur unit[2] is at the top position. F-4-98 4-44...
  • Page 353 Chapter 4 6) While pressing down the protrusion[A], slide the spur unit[1] in the direction of the arrow to remove it. F-4-99 c) Handling the Feed Roller The feed roller is an important mechanical component of the printer. Follow the precaution below when handling it. - Do not touch the feed roller surface(coated surface).
  • Page 354: Roll Feed Unit

    4.3.12 Roll Feed Unit 0013-4377 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the roll motor 1) When removing the roll motor, remove the roll feed unit[2] from the main body, and then remove the right cover[3] by removing the two screws[1].
  • Page 355 Chapter 4 4) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the roll motor[2]. F-4-104 b) Removing the roll feed unit 1) When removing the roll motor, remove the roll feed unit[2] from the main body, and then remove the right cover[3] by removing the two screws[1]. F-4-105 2) Remove the four screws[1], and then remove the left cover[2] and paper tray[3].
  • Page 356 Chapter 4 3) Remove the three screws[1], and then remove the right inner cover[2]. F-4-107 4) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the roll feed unit PCB[2]. F-4-108 4-48...
  • Page 357: Purge Unit

    4.3.13 Purge Unit 0016-8514 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the purge unit 1) Turn the gear[1] of the purge unit[3] in the direction of the arrow to unlock and uncap the carriage. Next, move the carriage[2] onto the platen.
  • Page 358 Chapter 4 3) Remove the three screws[3] and press two claws[1] in the joint of the waste ink tube in the arrow direction to remove the purge unit[2]. F-4-111 b) Precaution for mounting the purge unit 1) When attaching the waste ink tube, make sure that the waste ink tube has been firmly attached with the two projections[1] of the joint engaging to the each hook[2].
  • Page 359 Chapter 4 2) When mounting the purge unit, pull out the waste ink tube[1] from the back of the printer to the position where the marking is visible. It the waste ink tube is not pulled out to the marking position, it may bend and cause ink leakage. F-4-113 3) Check the waste ink tube[1] from the front of the unit to make sure that it is not broken or twisted.
  • Page 360: Waste Ink Collection Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.14 Waste Ink Collection Unit 0016-8537 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the waste ink box 1) When removing the waste ink box, first remove the output guide. 2) Remove the two screws[1] and connector cover[2].
  • Page 361 Chapter 4 c) Removing the platen duct 1) When removing the platen duct, first open the top cover, and then remove the output guide, maintenance cartridge, waste ink box, left and right circle cover, tank cover, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, filter cover, filter, right cover, right front cover, and mist fan. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
  • Page 362 Chapter 4 4) Remove the six screws[1] and, while lifting the spur unit, remove three platens (front)[2]. F-4-121 5) Remove the four screws[1] and four bushings[2]. F-4-122 6) Disconnect the two waste ink tubes[3] and remove the nine screws[2] and five bushings[3] and two bushing covers[4] and two springs[5], and then remove the platen duct[6].
  • Page 363 Chapter 4 d) Note on attaching ink tubes to the front duct In attaching ink tubes to the front guides, insert joint [1] into guide [2] first and then attach them to the guides, making sure that the tubes are not broken or twisted. The marks appearing on the tubes were used for factory assembly purposes and are not used for servicing.
  • Page 364: Ink Tank Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.15 Ink Tank Unit 0016-8541 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) Removing the ink tank unit 1) Drain the ink. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the ink. 2) Remove the output guide, left and right circle covers, tank cover, left and right covers, left and right front covers, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, filter cover, filter, lower rear cover, upper front cover, and lower front cover.
  • Page 365 Chapter 4 Put the removed joint base in a plastic bag so that ink does not splash. F-4-127 6) Remove the cutter unit and cutter mounting plate. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Point to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Cutter 7) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the support plate[2].
  • Page 366 Chapter 4 9) Remove the four screws[1] and joint[3], and then remove the two ink tank unit F[2]. F-4-130 b) Removing the valve motor unit 1) When removing the valve motor unit, remove the ink tank cover. 2) Remove the two screws[1], disconnect the the two connectors[2], and then remove the valve motor unit[3]. F-4-131 4-58...
  • Page 367: Ink Tank Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.16 Ink Tank Unit 0024-9202 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the ink tank unit 1) Drain the ink. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Draining the ink. 2) Remove the output guide, left and right circle covers, tank cover, left and right covers, left and right front covers, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, filter cover, filter, lower rear cover, upper front cover, and lower front cover.
  • Page 368 Chapter 4 Put the removed joint base in a plastic bag so that ink does not splash. F-4-134 6) Remove the cutter unit and cutter lifter unit. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY > Point to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly > Cutter 7) Remove the two screws[1], and then remove the support plate[2].
  • Page 369 Chapter 4 9) Remove the four screws[1] and joint[3], and then remove the two ink tank unit F[2]. F-4-137 b) Removing the valve motor unit 1) When removing the valve motor unit, remove the ink tank cover. 2) Remove the two screws[1], disconnect the the two connectors[2], and then remove the valve motor unit[3]. F-4-138 4-61...
  • Page 370: Head Management Sensor

    Chapter 4 4.3.17 Head Management Sensor 0013-3845 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the head management sensor 1) Remove the screw[1], disconnect the connector[2], and then remove the head management sensor[3]. F-4-139 b) Procedure after replacing the head management sensor Since the distance between the head management sensor and the carriage unit varies among printers, the optical axis is factory-adjusted to adjust the non-discharging detection position.
  • Page 371 Chapter 4 4.3.19 Multi Sensor 0024-9203 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Removing the multi sensor 1) Remove the screw[1], disconnect the flexible cable[2], and then remove the multi sensor[3]. F-4-141 b) Action following the replacement of the multi sensor Since the multi sensor has individual electrical specificity, the following are recalibrated at the factory, namely, the optical axis of the sensor, the sensor gain for measuring the printhead height and sensor calibration.
  • Page 372: Pcbs

    4.3.20 PCBs 0012-6407 iPF6100 Do not replace the main controller PCB and maintenance cartridge relay PCB(ROM board) at the same time. These PCBs store important data such as settings and carriage drive time. Before replacement of either PCB, the data stored in it is moved to the other PCB through internal communication so that it can be taken over to the new PCB automatically.
  • Page 373 Chapter 4 b) Removing the main controller mounting plate 1) Remove the main controller PCB. 2) Free the harness from the harness guide. 3) Remove the screw [1] and remove the flexible guide [2]. F-4-144 4) Remove the four screws [1] and two hooks [2] from the harness guide and remove the main controller mounting plate [3]. F-4-145 c) Note on installing the cable holder In installing the cable holder, secure ferrite core [1] to the flexible cable on the carriage with the cable holder before hooking the flexible cable from the operation...
  • Page 374 Chapter 4 d) Removing the power supply PCB 1) To remove the power supply PCB, open the top cover and remove the roll feed unit, left circle cover, tank cover, left cover, lower rear cover, lower rear left cover and left rear cover. Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
  • Page 375: Pcbs

    Chapter 4 4.3.21 PCBs 0020-2187 iPF6200 / iPF6000S Do not replace the main controller PCB and maintenance cartridge relay PCB(ROM board) at the same time. These PCBs store important data such as settings and carriage drive time. Before replacement of either PCB, the data stored in it is moved to the other PCB through internal communication so that it can be taken over to the new PCB automatically.
  • Page 376 Chapter 4 4) Remove all connectors from the main controller PCB. 5) Remove the two screws[1] to remove the HDD expansion PCB[2], and then remove the screw[3]. F-4-150 6) Remove the ten screws[1] and free the harness from harness guide[2] to remove the main controller PCB[3]. F-4-151 b) Removing the main controller mounting plate 1) Remove the main controller PCB.
  • Page 377 Chapter 4 4) Remove the four screws [1] and two hooks [2] from the harness guide and remove the main controller mounting plate [3]. F-4-153 c) Note on installing the cable holder In installing the cable holder, secure ferrite core [1] to the flexible cable on the carriage with the cable holder before hooking the flexible cable from the operation panel at the three claws [2].
  • Page 378 Chapter 4 2) Remove the four screws[1] and remove the shield plate[2]. F-4-155 3) Remove the three screws[1], and then remove the shield cover[2] and the guide[3]. F-4-156 4-70...
  • Page 379 Chapter 4 4) Disconnect the four connectors[2] from the power supply PCB[1] and Hard disk drive. 5) Remove the five screws[3], and then remove the power supply PCB[1] together with the mounting plate. F-4-157 e) Procedure for replacing the maintenance cartridge relay PCB(ROM board) 1) Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 380: Pcbs

    Chapter 4 4.3.22 PCBs 0024-9204 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Do not replace the main controller PCB and maintenance cartridge relay PCB(ROM board) at the same time. These PCBs store important data such as settings and carriage drive time. Before replacement of either PCB, the data stored in it is moved to the other PCB through internal communication so that it can be taken over to the new PCB automatically.
  • Page 381 Chapter 4 4) Remove all connectors from the main controller PCB. 5) Remove the two screws[1] to remove the HDD expansion PCB[2], and then remove the screw[3]. F-4-160 6) Remove the ten screws[1] and free the harness from harness guide[2] to remove the main controller PCB[3]. F-4-161 b) Removing the main controller mounting plate 1) Remove the main controller PCB.
  • Page 382 Chapter 4 4) Remove the four screws [1] and two hooks [2] from the harness guide and remove the main controller mounting plate [3]. F-4-163 c) Note on installing the cable holder In installing the cable holder, secure ferrite core [1] to the flexible cable on the carriage with the cable holder before hooking the flexible cable from the operation panel at the three claws [2].
  • Page 383 Chapter 4 2) Remove the four screws[1] and remove the shield plate[2]. F-4-165 3) Remove the three screws[1], and then remove the shield cover[2] and the guide[3]. F-4-166 4-75...
  • Page 384 Chapter 4 4) Disconnect the four connectors[2] from the power supply PCB[1] and Hard disk drive. 5) Remove the five screws[3], and then remove the power supply PCB[1] together with the mounting plate. F-4-167 e) Replacing the maintenance cartridge relay PCB (ROM board) 1) Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug.
  • Page 385: Opening The Cap/Moving The Wiper Unit

    4.3.23 Opening the Cap/Moving the Wiper Unit 0016-8556 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S This section explains how to open the cap and ink supply valve manualy. To move the carriage with the power off, you need to release the carriage lock pin and cap manually.
  • Page 386 Chapter 4 2. Moving the Wiper Unit 1) Open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, output guide, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, exhaust filter, right cover, right front cover, cover guide, cover plate(right). Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
  • Page 387: Opening The Cap/Moving The Wiper Unit

    Chapter 4 4.3.24 Opening the Cap/Moving the Wiper Unit 0024-9205 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S This section explains how to open the cap and ink supply valve. To move the carriage with the power off, you need to release the carriage lock pin and cap. a) Opening the Cap/Releasing the Carriage Lock Pin by service mode After entering the service mode, execute the following mode.
  • Page 388 Chapter 4 c) Moving the Wiper Unit 1) Open the top cover, and then remove the roll feed unit, output guide, right circle cover, right upper cover, operation panel, mist filter, exhaust filter, right cover, right front cover, cover guide, cover plate(right). Refer to DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY >...
  • Page 389: Opening/Closing The Ink Supply Valve

    4.3.25 Opening/Closing the Ink Supply Valve 0012-6413 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 1) Open the top cover, and then remove the left circle cover and tank cover. 2) To open the ink supply valve, turn the cam [2] in the direction of the arrow and press the link [1].
  • Page 390: Draining The Ink

    4.3.26 Draining the Ink 0012-6416 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S There are two methods of removing the ink, a manual methtod and an automatic method. There the ink is drained, the ink inside the ink passage totaling about 72g(about 6g x 12) is drained as waste ink.
  • Page 391: Applying The Grease

    4.4.1 Applying the Grease 0016-8580 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Some parts require application of grease when replaced. Apply the grease(special tool) listed below. Smear the grease lightly and evenly with a flat brush or the like.
  • Page 392 Chapter 4 a) Carriage unit 1) Joint base Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg Molykote PG-641 Approx. 6mg F-4-177 2) Shaft cleaner/oil pad EU-1 F-4-178 4-84...
  • Page 393 Chapter 4 b) Eject roller unit 3) Eject roller bearing 4) Eject roller center bearing Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg (One location on A2 (17") model and two location on A1 (24") model) Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-179 4-85...
  • Page 394 Chapter 4 c) Spur unit 5) Spur cam Molykote PG-641 Approx. 20mg F-4-180 d) Pinch roller unit 6) Pinch roller unit release shaft (Five location A2 (17") model and seven location A1 (24") model) Molykote PG-641 Approx. 12mg F-4-181 4-86...
  • Page 395: Adjustment And Setup Items

    Chapter 4 4.5 Adjustment and Setup Items 4.5.1 Adjustment Item List 0016-9220 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S The following adjustment procedures need to be performed when the parts have been replaced or remove and then reinstalled: T-4-1 Adjustment item Adjustment timing...
  • Page 396 Chapter 4 b) Adjusting the wire roller To prevent the wire roller mounted on the carriage from contacting the duct and others during carriage operation, perform the following adjusutment whenever tou have removed or replaced the carriage unit. This adjustment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor. - Make adjustments with the carriage lock released.
  • Page 397 Chapter 4 5) Install the carriage wire tool [1] in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan [2]. F-4-184 6) Moving the carriage, adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller [1] into contact with the top of carriage wire tool [2]. F-4-185 7) Secure the roller retainer [1] with the clip [3] in contact with the top of roller [2].
  • Page 398: Procedure After Replacing The Carriage Unit Or Multi Sensor

    Chapter 4 8) Retighten the two screws [1] loosened in Step 2) to secure the wire guide. F-4-187 9) Pass the ink tubes through the wire guides. 4.5.4 Procedure after Replacing the Carriage Unit or Multi Sensor 0024-9208 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) Multi Sensor Recalibration Since the multi sensor has individual electrical specificity, the following are recalibrated at the factory, namely, the optical axis of the sensor, the sensor gain for measuring the printhead height and sensor calibration.
  • Page 399 Chapter 4 c) Adjusting the wire roller To prevent the wire roller mounted on the carriage from contacting the duct and others during carriage operation, perform the following adjusutment whenever tou have removed or replaced the carriage unit. This adjustment is not required when you have replaced only the multi sensor. - Make adjustments with the carriage lock released.
  • Page 400 Chapter 4 5) Install the carriage wire tool [1] in position with its leaf spring being attached to the top of mist fan [2]. F-4-190 6) Moving the carriage, adjust the height of the wire guide to bring its roller [1] into contact with the top of carriage wire tool [2]. F-4-191 7) Secure the roller retainer [1] with the clip [3] in contact with the top of roller [2].
  • Page 401: Procedure After Replacing The Head Management Sensor

    4.5.5 Procedure after Replacing the Head Management Sensor 0012-6487 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Since the distance between the head management sensor and the carriage unit varies among printers, the optical axis is factory-adjusted to adjust the non-discharging detection position.
  • Page 403: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 405 Contents Contents 5.1 Periodic Replacement Parts ............................5-1 5.1.1 Periodic Replacement Parts ................................. 5-1 5.2 Consumable Parts................................5-1 5.2.1 Consumable Parts..................................5-1 5.2.2 Consumable Parts..................................5-2 5.2.3 Consumable Parts..................................5-3 5.2.4 Consumable Parts..................................5-4 5.3 Periodic Maintenance..............................5-5 5.3.1 Periodic Maintenance................................... 5-5 5.3.2 Periodic Maintenance................................... 5-8 5.3.3 Periodic Maintenance.................................
  • Page 407: Periodic Replacement Parts

    Chapter 5 5.1 Periodic Replacement Parts 5.1.1 Periodic Replacement Parts 0013-4084 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S T-5-1 Level Periodic Replacement part User None Service Personnel None 5.2 Consumable Parts 5.2.1 Consumable Parts 0016-9454 iPF6100 / iPF6200...
  • Page 408 Chapter 5 5.2.2 Consumable Parts 0020-7346 iPF6000S T-5-3 Consumables Service Mode Life sheets/ Name Part number Q'ty PARTS xx COUNTER x States (Error Code) Service SUCTION FAN UNIT QM3-0701-000 15000 OK/W1/E146-4001 DUCT UNIT, PLATEN QM3-0800-000 15000 OK/W1/E146-4001 CARRIAGE UNIT QM3-0784-000 15000 OK/W1/W2 LEVER, R, INK TUBE...
  • Page 409: Consumable Parts

    Chapter 5 5.2.3 Consumable Parts 0024-9335 iPF6300 / iPF6350 T-5-4 Consumables Service Mode Life sheets/ Name Part number Q'ty PARTS xx States (Error Code) Service SUCTION FAN UNIT QM3-0701-000 15000 Wia-1 OK/W1/E146-4001 DUCT UNIT, PLATEN QM3-0800-000 15000 Wib-1 OK/W1/E146-4001 CARRIAGE UNIT QM3-6677-000 15000 CR-1...
  • Page 410 Chapter 5 5.2.4 Consumable Parts 0026-6544 iPF6300S T-5-5 Consumables Service Mode Life sheets/ Name Part number Q'ty PARTS xx States (Error Code) Service SUCTION FAN UNIT QM3-0701-000 15000 Wia-1 OK/W1/E146-4001 DUCT UNIT, PLATEN QM3-0800-000 15000 Wib-1 OK/W1/E146-4001 CARRIAGE UNIT QM3-9930-000 15000 CR-1 OK/W1/W2...
  • Page 411: Periodic Maintenance

    Chapter 5 5.3 Periodic Maintenance 5.3.1 Periodic Maintenance 0016-8170 iPF6100 / iPF6200 T-5-6 Level Periodic maintenance User Cleaning of ink mist and other substances(about once each month Spur cleaning Service personnel None a) Printer cleaning To keep up with print quality and prevent troubles, clean the printer about once each month.
  • Page 412 Chapter 5 8) Wipe off dirt inside the top cover with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight. Wipe off ink smears from the entire surface of the platen, the pinch roller unit, borderless printing ink grooves and all else that is accessible. F-5-3 - Do not dry the interiors of the top cover with a dry cloth.
  • Page 413 Chapter 5 9) Remove the roll feed unit and fold plain paper [1] two to three times and then insert through the printer rear into the underside [2] of the pinch roller unit to wipe off dirt on the pinch roller unit. F-5-5...
  • Page 414 Chapter 5 b) Spur cleaning If white dots appear about 1mm apart in the paper feed direction, clean the spur[1]. To clean the spur[1], use the cleaning sheet bundled with the unit. F-5-6 - Do not fold the cleaning sheet. - Do not use a cleaning sheet with rugged edges or a significantly folded cleaning sheet.
  • Page 415: Periodic Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Keep the bag in a safe place, because it is used for cleaning sheet. 8) Set a cleaning sheet at the cleaning point at paper tray top loading port, in landscape direction, blank side up. Insert the cleaning sheet into position until it lightly hits the end. F-5-8 MEMO: If the cleaning position exceeds the sheet size, perform cleaning in several sessions, each with a varied cleaning sheet setting position.
  • Page 416 Chapter 5 a) Printer cleaning To keep up with print quality and prevent troubles, clean the printer about once each month. 1) Wipe the external surfaces of the printer with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight and then dry them finally with a dry cloth. F-5-10 2) Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.
  • Page 417 Chapter 5 8) Wipe off dirt inside the top cover with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight. Wipe off ink smears from the entire surface of the platen, the pinch roller unit, borderless printing ink grooves and all else that is accessible. F-5-12 - Do not dry the interiors of the top cover with a dry cloth.
  • Page 418 Chapter 5 9) Remove the roll feed unit and fold plain paper [1] two to three times and then insert through the printer rear into the underside [2] of the pinch roller unit to wipe off dirt on the pinch roller unit. F-5-14 5-12...
  • Page 419: Periodic Maintenance

    5.3.3 Periodic Maintenance 0024-9283 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S T-5-8 Level Periodic maintenance User Cleaning of ink mist and other substances(about once each month Service personnel None a) Printer cleaning To keep up with print quality and prevent troubles, clean the printer about once each month. 1) Wipe the external surfaces of the printer with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight and then dry them finally with a dry cloth.
  • Page 420 8) Wipe off dirt inside the top cover with a cloth moistened with water and then wrung tight. Wipe off ink smears from the entire surface of the platen, the pinch roller unit, borderless printing ink grooves, blue switch and all else that is accessible. F-5-17 - Do not dry the interiors of the top cover with a dry cloth.
  • Page 421: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 423 Contents Contents 6.1 Troubleshooting ................................6-1 6.1.1 Outline......................................6-1 6.1.1.1 Outline of Troubleshooting .....................................6-1 6.1.2 Troubleshooting When Warnings Occur ............................. 6-1 6.1.2.1 Ink Lvl: Chk XX (1000,1001,1002,1003,1004,1005,1006,1008,1009,100A,100B,100C) ................6-1 6.1.2.2 MTCart Full Soon (1100)....................................6-1 6.1.2.3 Mist Full Soon (1101) .....................................6-1 6.1.2.4 GARO W12xx: xx stands for digits (1221,1222,1223,1225,1231,1232,1233,1234,1235) ................6-1 6.1.2.5 Feed Limit...
  • Page 424 Contents 6.1.4.3 E144-4047 Supply system's count error ............................... 6-11 6.1.4.4 E146-4001 Borderless/idle ejection/mist collection count full........................6-11 6.1.4.5 E194-404A Non-discharge detection count error ............................6-11 6.1.4.6 E196-4040/E196-4041/E196-4042/E196-4045/E196-4049 main controller PCB error ................6-11 6.1.4.7 E198-401C/E198-401D/E198-401E RTC error ............................6-11 6.2 Location of Connectors and Pin Arrangement ......................6-12 6.2.1 Main controller PCB ..................................
  • Page 425: Outline

    6.1.1.1 Outline of Troubleshooting 0012-6598 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 1. Outline Troubles subject to troubleshooting are classified into those shown on the display (warning, error, and service call) and those not shown on the display.
  • Page 426: Feed Limit

    Chapter 6 6.1.2.5 Feed Limit... (100F) 0012-9338 iPF6000 <Cause> The main controller has detected that the roll media was fed by the maximum amount in the manual feed mode. Maximum feed amount in reverse feed mode: Printing standby position (on feed roller) <Probable problem locations>...
  • Page 427: 03010000-2E1F/03060000-2E14/03061000-2E15/03060000-2E16/03060200-2E03/03060200-2E0B/03060A00-2E00/ 03060A00-2E01/03860002-2E0A Path Mismatch Error

    Chapter 6 <Probable fault location> Paper path, media sensor, or main controller PCB <Countermeasure> 1. Visual check Remove foreign substances from the paper path and media sensor if any. If the paper feed surface or moving part of the paper path is damaged or deformed, replace the paper path. 2.
  • Page 428: 03030000-2E21 Ieee1394 Error

    Chapter 6 Select [SERVICE MODE]>[I/O DISPLAY] to check the media sensor for normal operation. If the operation is abnormal, replace the media sensor. 3. Cable continuity check If continuity of the cable between the media sensor and the main controller PCB is abnormal, replace the cable. 4.
  • Page 429: 03130031-291D Supr Cam Sensor Error

    Chapter 6 6.1.3.11 03130031-291D Supr cam sensor error 0013-3860 iPF6000 <Cause> It failed in the detection of the spur cam sensor. <Probable fault location> Spur unit, spur cam sensor, or main controller PCB <Countermeasure> 1. Visual check Remove foreign substances from the spur unit if any. 2.
  • Page 430: 03130031-2F17 Suction Fan Error

    Chapter 6 <Countermeasure> 1. Replace the mist fan. 2. Cable continuity check If continuity of the cable between the mist fan and the main controller PCB is abnormal, replace the cable. 3. Replace the main controller PCB. 6.1.3.16 03130031-2F17 Suction fan error 0012-6652 iPF6000 <Cause>...
  • Page 431: 03130031-2F26/03130031-2F27 Carriage Motor Error

    Chapter 6 6.1.3.20 03130031-2F26/03130031-2F27 Carriage motor error 0012-9500 iPF6000 <Cause> The carriage did not operate because the carriage motor was overloaded due to a physical cause such as a jam. The carriage motor did not reach the specified time. <Probable fault location> Carriage path way, carriage rail, carriage belt, linear scale, linear encoder, carriage motor, carriage PCB, or main controller PCB.
  • Page 432: 03130031-2F3A Valve Open/Close Error

    Chapter 6 Select [SERVICE MODE]>[I/O DISPLAY] to check for normal operation. If the operation is abnormal, replace the roll cam sensor. 3. Cable continuity check If continuity of the cable between the roll cam sensor, roll motor and roll feed unit PCB is abnormal, replace the cable. 4.
  • Page 433: 03810108-250C/03810109-250B/03810112-2504/03810113-2505/03810115-2509 No Ink Error

    Chapter 6 5. Replace the main controller PCB. 6.1.3.28 03810101-2501/03810102-2502/03810103-2503/03810104-2500/03810105-2508/03810106-2506/03810107-250A/ 03810108-250C/03810109-250B/03810112-2504/03810113-2505/03810115-2509 No ink error 0012-6630 iPF6000 <Cause> No ink status was detected in the ink tank. <Probable fault location> Ink tank, ink tank unit, or main controller PCB <Countermeasure> 1. Replace the ink tank. 2.
  • Page 434: 03862000-2E09 Insufficient Roll Media Error

    Chapter 6 <Cause> The maintenance cartridge is full. The maintenance cartridge does not have the free space for various types of cleaning. No maintenance cartridge is installed. The EEPROM of the maintenance cartridge is abnormal. A maintenance cartridge ID error occurred. <Probable fault location>...
  • Page 435: E141-4046 Recovery System Rotation Count Reached 50,000

    Chapter 6 To view the service call history, select SERVICE MODE > DISPLAY > ERROR. 6.1.4.2 E141-4046 Recovery system rotation count reached 50,000. 0012-9542 iPF6000 <Cause> The machine detected that the rotation count of the purge unit reached the specified value. <Probable fault location>...
  • Page 436: Location Of Connectors And Pin Arrangement

    1. Start up the printer in the service mode, and then turn off the power. 2. Replace the lithium battery. 3. Replace the main controller. 6.2 Location of Connectors and Pin Arrangement 6.2.1 Main controller PCB 0016-8457 iPF6100 J2601 J2601 J401 J401 J3411...
  • Page 437 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to IEEE1394 board) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function INTA# Interrupt signal RST# PCI reset signal PCI clock signal GNT# Grant signal REQ# Request signal AD31 IN/OUT Address and data signal 31 AD30 IN/OUT Address and data signal 30 AD29 IN/OUT Address and data signal 29...
  • Page 438 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to IEEE1394 board) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function IN/OUT Address and data signal 03 IN/OUT Address and data signal 02 IN/OUT Address and data signal 01 IN/OUT Address and data signal 00 HDD_LED N.C. Power supply (+5V) Power supply (+5V) Power supply (+5V) +3.3V...
  • Page 439 Chapter 6 J2511 (Spur motor, Spur cam sensor, Mist fan, Cutter motor, Cutter right detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function CUTTER_OUTB Cutter motor driver signal B SNS_3V_1 Power supply (+3.3V) HAKUSHA_CAM_SNS_R Spur cam sensor output signal HAKUSHA_MOTOR_AM Spur motor drive signal AM HAKUSHA_MOTOR_AP Spur motor drive signal AP FAN_VM...
  • Page 440 Chapter 6 J2703 (Auto feed roll unit) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function ROLL_STB Roll motor driver strobe signal ROLL_DAT Roll motor driver data signal ROLL_CLK Roll motor driver clock signal T-6-9 J2801 (Feed motor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function LF_OUTB Feed motor drive signal B...
  • Page 441 Chapter 6 J3202 (Ink tank ROM PCB, Ink detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function TANK_CLK Ink tank clock signal TANK_DAT3 IN/OUT Ink tank data signal 3 TANK_DAT4 IN/OUT Ink tank data signal 4 TANK_3V Power supply (+3.3V) TANK_DAT5 IN/OUT Ink tank data signal 5 TANK_CLK...
  • Page 442 Chapter 6 T-6-15 J3401 (Carriage PCB J11) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V)
  • Page 443 Chapter 6 J3402 (Carriage PCB J21) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function T-6-17 J3411 (Temperature/humidity detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function TH2_OUT Thermistor output signal RHV_OUT Temperature/humidity detection sensor output signal SNS_5V Power supply (+5V) T-6-18 J3501 (Carriage PCB J12) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT...
  • Page 444 Chapter 6 J3501 (Carriage PCB J12) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-B-DATA-3-OD Odd head R data signal 3(B) H0-C-HE-4 Head R heat enable signal 4(C) H0-C-DATA-4-OD Odd head R data signal 4(C) SNS_5V Power supply (+5V) T-6-19 J3601 (Carriage PCB J13) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT...
  • Page 445 Chapter 6 J3601 (Carriage PCB J13) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-A-HE-0_B Head R heat enable signal 8(E) T-6-20 J3701 (Carriage PCB J22) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-D-DATA-7-OD Odd head L data signal 7(D) H1-E-HE-8 Head L heat enable signal8(E) H1-E-DATA-8-OD Odd head L data signal 8(E) H1-F-DATA-10-OD...
  • Page 446 Chapter 6 T-6-21 J3801 (Carriage PCB J23) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-E-DATA-8-EV Even head L data signal 8(E) H1-D-HE-7 Head L heat enable signal 7(D) IO-ASIC_SDA IN/OUT Head ROM control signal (data) H1-D-DATA-7-EV Even head L data signal 7(D) H1-D-DATA-6-EV Even head L data signal 6(D) H1-D-DATA-6-OD...
  • Page 447 Chapter 6 J3911 (Top cover sensor, Ink tank cover switch, Cutter HP sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function TOP_COVER_SNS Top cover sensor output signal SNS_3V_1 Power supply (+3.3V) CUTTER_L_SNS Cutter HP sensor signal 6-23...
  • Page 448: Main Controller Pcb

    Chapter 6 6.2.2 Main controller PCB 0020-1950 iPF6200 J2601 J2601 J401 J401 J3411 J3402 J3101 J3701 J3701 J3801 J3801 J1101 J1101 J1801 J1801 J3401 J3401 J2801 J2801 J3211 J3211 J3501 J3501 J3601 J3601 J3911 J3911 J3203 J3202 J3301 J3301 J2703 J2703 J1001 J1001...
  • Page 449 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function AD28 IN/OUT Address and data signal 28 AD27 IN/OUT Address and data signal 27 AD26 IN/OUT Address and data signal 26 AD25 IN/OUT Address and data signal 25 AD24 IN/OUT Address and data signal 24...
  • Page 450 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) T-6-25 J1201 (Network) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Ethernet data TX line (+) Ethernet data TX line (-) Ethernet data RX line (+) Not used...
  • Page 451 Chapter 6 T-6-28 J2512 (Suction fan, Maintenance cartridge relay PCB, Paper detection sensor, Lift cam sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function FAN_VM Power supply (+26V) PLATEN_FAN_LOCK Suction fan lock signal PLATEN_FAN_PWM Suction fan duty control signal MENT_SDA IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (data) MENT_SCL IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (clock)
  • Page 452 Chapter 6 T-6-32 J3011 (Purge motor, Pump encoder sensor, Pump cam sensor, Lift motor, Head management sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function LIFTOUTCOM Lift motor power supply LIFT_OUTAP Lift motor drive signal AP LIFT_OUTAM Lift motor drive signal AM LIFT_OUTBP Lift motor drive signal BP LIFT_OUTBM...
  • Page 453 Chapter 6 J3202 (Ink tank ROM PCB, Ink detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function INK_SNS4 Ink detection sensor output signal 4 INK_SNS5 Ink detection sensor output signal 5 T-6-35 J3211 (Valve motor, Valve open/closed detection sensor, Feed roller HP sensor, Feed roller encoder sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT...
  • Page 454 Chapter 6 J3401 (Connect to Carriage PCB J11) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) T-6-38 J3402 (Connect to Carriage PCB J21)
  • Page 455 Chapter 6 T-6-40 J3501 (Connect to Carriage PCB J12) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H-DASH LICC2 B Analogue switch A/D trigger signal H0-D-DATA-7-OD Odd head R data signal 7(D) H0-E-HE-8 Head R heat enable signal 8(E) H0-E-DATA-8-OD Odd head R data signal 8(E) H0-F-DATA-10-OD Odd head R data signal 10(F) H0-E-DATA-9-OD...
  • Page 456 Chapter 6 J3601 (Connect to Carriage PCB J13) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-D-DATA-7-EV Even head R data signal 7(D) H0-D-DATA-6-EB Even head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-DATA-6-OD Odd head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-HE-6 Head R heat enable signal 6(D) H0-C-HE-5 Head R heat enable signal 5(C) H0-C-DATA-5-OD...
  • Page 457 Chapter 6 J3701 (Connect to Carriage PCB J22) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-F-HE-10 Head L heat enable signal 10(F) H1-F-DATA-11-OD Odd head L data signal 11(F) H1-F-HE-11 Head L heat enable signal 11(F) H1-F-DATA-11-EV Even head L data signal 11(F) H1-F-DATA-10-EV Even head L data signal 10(F) H1-E-HE-9...
  • Page 458 Chapter 6 J3801 (Connect to Carriage PCB J23) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-C-HE-5 Head L heat enable signal 5(C) H1-C-DATA-5-OD Odd head L data signal 5(C) H1_CLK Head L clock signal HEAD_3V Power supply (+3V) H1_LT Head L latch signal H-DASH_LICC2_B Analogue switch A/D triggar signal H1-C-DATA-5-EV...
  • Page 459: Main Controller Pcb

    Chapter 6 6.2.3 Main controller PCB 0020-7347 iPF6000S J2601 J2601 J3411 J3402 J3101 J3701 J3701 J3801 J3801 J1101 J1101 J1801 J1801 J3401 J3401 J2801 J2801 J3211 J3211 J3501 J3501 J3601 J3601 J3911 J3911 J3203 J3202 J3301 J3301 J2703 J2703 J1001 J1001 J2511 J2511...
  • Page 460 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function AD28 IN/OUT Address and data signal 28 AD27 IN/OUT Address and data signal 27 AD26 IN/OUT Address and data signal 26 AD25 IN/OUT Address and data signal 25 AD24 IN/OUT Address and data signal 24...
  • Page 461 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) T-6-47 J1201 (Network) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Ethernet data TX line (+) Ethernet data TX line (-) Ethernet data RX line (+) Not used...
  • Page 462 Chapter 6 T-6-50 J2512 (Suction fan, Maintenance cartridge relay PCB, Paper detection sensor, Lift cam sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function FAN_VM Power supply (+26V) PLATEN_FAN_LOCK Suction fan lock signal PLATEN_FAN_PWM Suction fan duty control signal MENT_SDA IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (data) MENT_SCL IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (clock)
  • Page 463 Chapter 6 T-6-54 J3011 (Purge motor, Pump encoder sensor, Pump cam sensor, Lift motor, Head management sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function LIFTOUTCOM Lift motor power supply LIFT_OUTAP Lift motor drive signal AP LIFT_OUTAM Lift motor drive signal AM LIFT_OUTBP Lift motor drive signal BP LIFT_OUTBM...
  • Page 464 Chapter 6 J3202 (Ink tank ROM PCB, Ink detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function INK_SNS4 Ink detection sensor output signal 4 INK_SNS5 Ink detection sensor output signal 5 T-6-57 J3211 (Valve motor, Valve open/closed detection sensor, Valve open/closed detection sensor 2, Feed roller HP sensor, Feed roller encoder sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT...
  • Page 465 Chapter 6 J3401 (Connect to Carriage PCB J11) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V)
  • Page 466 Chapter 6 T-6-61 J3411 (Temperature/humidity detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function TH2_OUT Thermistor output signal RHV_OUT Temperature/humidity detection sensor output signal SNS_5V Power supply (+5V) T-6-62 J3501 (Connect to Carriage PCB J12) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H-DASH LICC2 B Analogue switch A/D trigger signal H0-D-DATA-7-OD...
  • Page 467 Chapter 6 T-6-63 J3601 (Connect to Carriage PCB J13) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-E-DATA-8 Even head R data signal 8(E) H0-D-HE-7 Head R heat enable signal 7(D) H0-D-DATA-7-EV Even head R data signal 7(D) H0-D-DATA-6-EB Even head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-DATA-6-OD Odd head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-HE-6...
  • Page 468 Chapter 6 J3701 (Connect to Carriage PCB J22) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-E-DATA-8-OD Odd head L data signal 8(E) H1-F-DATA-10-OD Odd head L data signal 10(F) H1-E-DATA-9-OD Odd head L data signal 9(E) H1-F-HE-10 Head L heat enable signal10(F) H1-F-DATA-11-OD Odd head L data signal 11(F) H1-F-HE-11...
  • Page 469 Chapter 6 J3801 (Connect to Carriage PCB J23) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-D-DATA-6-OD Odd head L data signal6(D) IO-ASIC_SCL IN/OUT Head ROM control signal (clock) H1-D-HE-6 Head L heat enable signal 6(D) H1-C-HE-5 Head L heat enable signal 5(C) H1-C-DATA-5-OD Odd head L data signal5(C) H1_CLK...
  • Page 470: Main Controller Pcb

    Chapter 6 6.2.4 Main controller PCB 0024-9333 iPF6300 / iPF6350 J2601 J2601 J401 J401 J3411 J3402 J3101 J3701 J3701 J3801 J3801 J1101 J1101 J1801 J1801 J3401 J3401 J2801 J2801 J3211 J3211 J3501 J3501 J3601 J3601 J3911 J3911 J3203 J3202 J3301 J3301 J2703 J2703...
  • Page 471 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function AD28 IN/OUT Address and data signal 28 AD27 IN/OUT Address and data signal 27 AD26 IN/OUT Address and data signal 26 AD25 IN/OUT Address and data signal 25 AD24 IN/OUT Address and data signal 24...
  • Page 472 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) T-6-69 J1201 (Network) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Ethernet data TX line (+) Ethernet data TX line (-) Ethernet data RX line (+) Not used...
  • Page 473 Chapter 6 T-6-72 J2512 (Suction fan, Maintenance cartridge relay PCB, Paper detection sensor, Lift cam sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function FAN_VM Power supply (+26V) PLATEN_FAN_LOCK Suction fan lock signal PLATEN_FAN_SPEED Suction fan duty control signal MENT_SDA IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (data) MENT_SCL IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (clock)
  • Page 474 Chapter 6 T-6-76 J3011 (Purge motor, Pump encoder sensor, Pump cam sensor, Lift motor, Head management sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function LIFTOUTCOM Lift motor power supply LIFT_OUTAP Lift motor drive signal AP LIFT_OUTAM Lift motor drive signal AM LIFT_OUTBP Lift motor drive signal BP LIFT_OUTBM...
  • Page 475 Chapter 6 J3202 (Ink tank ROM PCB, Ink detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function INK_SNS4 Ink detection sensor output signal 4 INK_SNS5 Ink detection sensor output signal 5 T-6-79 J3211 (Valve motor, Valve open/closed detection sensor, Feed roller HP sensor, Feed roller encoder sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT...
  • Page 476 Chapter 6 J3401 (Connect to Carriage PCB J11) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) T-6-82 J3402 (Connect to Carriage PCB J21)
  • Page 477 Chapter 6 T-6-84 J3501 (Connect to Carriage PCB J12) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H-DASH LICC2 B Analogue switch A/D trigger signal H0-D-DATA-7-OD Odd head R data signal 7(D) H0-E-HE-8 Head R heat enable signal 8(E) H0-E-DATA-8-OD Odd head R data signal 8(E) H0-F-DATA-10-OD Odd head R data signal 10(F) H0-E-DATA-9-OD...
  • Page 478 Chapter 6 J3601 (Connect to Carriage PCB J13) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-D-DATA-7-EV Even head R data signal 7(D) H0-D-DATA-6-EB Even head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-DATA-6-OD Odd head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-HE-6 Head R heat enable signal 6(D) H0-C-HE-5 Head R heat enable signal 5(C) H0-C-DATA-5-OD...
  • Page 479 Chapter 6 J3701 (Connect to Carriage PCB J22) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-F-HE-10 Head L heat enable signal 10(F) H1-F-DATA-11-OD Odd head L data signal 11(F) H1-F-HE-11 Head L heat enable signal 11(F) H1-F-DATA-11-EV Even head L data signal 11(F) H1-F-DATA-10-EV Even head L data signal 10(F) H1-E-HE-9...
  • Page 480 Chapter 6 J3801 (Connect to Carriage PCB J23) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-C-HE-5 Head L heat enable signal 5(C) H1-C-DATA-5-OD Odd head L data signal 5(C) H1_CLK Head L clock signal HEAD_3V Power supply (+3V) H1_LT Head L latch signal H-DASH_LICC2_B Analogue switch A/D triggar signal H1-C-DATA-5-EV...
  • Page 481: Main Controller Pcb

    Chapter 6 6.2.5 Main controller PCB 0026-6545 iPF6300S J2601 J2601 J401 J401 J3411 J3402 J3101 J3701 J3701 J3801 J3801 J1101 J1101 J1801 J1801 J3401 J3401 J2801 J2801 J3211 J3211 J3501 J3501 J3601 J3601 J3911 J3911 J3203 J3202 J2801 J3212 J3301 J3301 J2703 J2703...
  • Page 482 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function AD28 IN/OUT Address and data signal 28 AD27 IN/OUT Address and data signal 27 AD26 IN/OUT Address and data signal 26 AD25 IN/OUT Address and data signal 25 AD24 IN/OUT Address and data signal 24...
  • Page 483 Chapter 6 J1101 (Connect to HDD expansion PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) +3.3V Power supply (+3.3V) T-6-91 J1201 (Network) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Ethernet data TX line (+) Ethernet data TX line (-) Ethernet data RX line (+) Not used...
  • Page 484 Chapter 6 T-6-94 J2512 (Suction fan, Maintenance cartridge relay PCB, Paper detection sensor, Lift cam sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function FAN_VM Power supply (+26V) PLATEN_FAN_LOCK Suction fan lock signal PLATEN_FAN_SPEED Suction fan duty control signal MENT_SDA IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (data) MENT_SCL IN/OUT Maintenance cartridge rom control signal (clock)
  • Page 485 Chapter 6 T-6-98 J3011 (Purge motor, Pump encoder sensor, Pump cam sensor, Lift motor, Head management sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function LIFTOUTCOM Lift motor power supply LIFT_OUTAP Lift motor drive signal AP LIFT_OUTAM Lift motor drive signal AM LIFT_OUTBP Lift motor drive signal BP LIFT_OUTBM...
  • Page 486 Chapter 6 J3202 (Ink tank ROM PCB, Ink detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function INK_SNS4 Ink detection sensor output signal 4 INK_SNS5 Ink detection sensor output signal 5 T-6-101 J3211 (Valve motor, Valve open/closed detection sensor 1, Feed roller HP sensor, Feed roller encoder sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT...
  • Page 487 Chapter 6 J3401 (Connect to Carriage PCB J11) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V)
  • Page 488 Chapter 6 T-6-106 J3411 (Temperature/humidity detection sensor) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function TH2_OUT Thermistor output signal RHV_OUT Temperature/humidity detection sensor output signal SNS_5V Power supply (+5V) T-6-107 J3501 (Connect to Carriage PCB J12) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H-DASH LICC2 B Analogue switch A/D trigger signal H0-D-DATA-7-OD...
  • Page 489 Chapter 6 T-6-108 J3601 (Connect to Carriage PCB J13) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-E-DATA-8 Even head R data signal 8(E) H0-D-HE-7 Head R heat enable signal 7(D) H0-D-DATA-7-EV Even head R data signal 7(D) H0-D-DATA-6-EB Even head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-DATA-6-OD Odd head R data signal 6(D) H0-D-HE-6...
  • Page 490 Chapter 6 J3701 (Connect to Carriage PCB J22) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-E-DATA-8-OD Odd head L data signal 8(E) H1-F-DATA-10-OD Odd head L data signal 10(F) H1-E-DATA-9-OD Odd head L data signal 9(E) H1-F-HE-10 Head L heat enable signal 10(F) H1-F-DATA-11-OD Odd head L data signal 11(F) H1-F-HE-11...
  • Page 491 Chapter 6 J3801 (Connect to Carriage PCB J23) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-D-DATA-6-OD Odd head L data signal 6(D) IO-ASIC_SCL IN/OUT Head ROM control signal (clock) H1-D-HE-6 Head L heat enable signal 6(D) H1-C-HE-5 Head L heat enable signal 5(C) H1-C-DATA-5-OD Odd head L data signal 5(C) H1_CLK...
  • Page 492: Carriage Pcb

    Chapter 6 6.2.6 Carriage PCB 0016-8453 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S F-6-6 T-6-112 Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function ENCODER_B Linear encoder detection signal B ENCODER_A Linear encoder detection signal A H1_5V Power supply (+5V)
  • Page 493 Chapter 6 J11 (Connect to Main controller PCB J3401) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) T-6-115 J12 (Connect to Main controller PCB J3501) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function...
  • Page 494 Chapter 6 J12 (Connect to Main controller PCB J3501) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-D-DATA-7-OD Odd head R data signal 7(D) H-DASH LICC2 B Analogue switch A/D trigger signal T-6-116 J13 (Connect to Main controller PCB J3601) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function...
  • Page 495 Chapter 6 T-6-117 J14 (Head R) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) Head R Transistor drive Power supply H0-F-DATA-10-EV Even head R data signal 10(F) EEPROM_SDA IN/OUT EEPROMcontrol signal (data) EEPROM_SCL EEPROMcontrol signal (clock) HEAD_3V Power supply (+3V)
  • Page 496 Chapter 6 J14 (Head R) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H0-D-DATA-6-OD Odd head R data signal 6(D) H0-C-HE-5 Head R heat enable signal 5(C) H0-B-HE-3 Head R heat enable signal 8(E) H0-A-DIA1 Head R DI sensor signal 1(A) H0-A-DATA-1-OD Odd head R data signal 1(A) H0-F-DATA-10-OD Odd head R data signal 10(F)
  • Page 497 Chapter 6 J22 (Connect to Main controller PCB J3701) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function ENCODER_A Linear encoder output signal A SNS_5V Power supply (+5V) ENCODER_B Linear encoder output signal B SNS_5V Power supply (+5V) H1-C-DATA-4-OD Odd head L data signal 4(C) H1-C-HE-4 Head L heat enable signal 8(E) H1-B-DATA-3-OD...
  • Page 498 Chapter 6 J23 (Connect to Main controller PCB J3801) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-A-HE-0 Head L heat enable signal 0(A) H1-A-DATA-0-EV Even head L data signal 0(A) H1-A-HE-1 Head L heat enable signal 1(A) H1-A-DATA-1-EV Even head L data signal 1(A) H1-B-DATA-2-EV Even head L data signal 2(B) H1-B-DATA-3-EV...
  • Page 499 Chapter 6 J24 (Head L) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function Power supply (+21.5V) Power supply (+21.5V) H1-E-DATA-9-OD Odd head L data signal 9(E) H1-F-HE-11 Head L heat enable signal 11(F) H1-E-DIA1 Heal L DI sensor signal 1(E) H1-D-DIA1 Heal L DI sensor signal 1(D) HEAD_3V Power supply (+3V) HEAD_3V...
  • Page 500 Chapter 6 J24 (Head L) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function H1-LT Head L latch signal H1-B-DATA-2-EV Even head L data signal 2(B) H1-A-DATA-0-OD Odd head L data signal 0(A) 6-76...
  • Page 501: Power Supply

    Chapter 6 6.2.7 Power supply 0016-8455 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S F-6-7 T-6-122 Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function AC(H) Power supply (AC 120V or AC 230V) AC(H) Power supply (AC 120V or AC 230V) T-6-123 CN2 (Connect to Main controller PCB)
  • Page 502 Chapter 6 6.2.8 Power supply 0024-9334 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S F-6-8 T-6-124 Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function AC(H) Power supply (AC 120V or AC 230V) AC(H) Power supply (AC 120V or AC 230V) T-6-125 CN2 (Connect to Main Controller) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT...
  • Page 503: Roll Feed Unit Pcb

    Chapter 6 6.2.9 Roll feed unit PCB 0013-3771 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S F-6-9 T-6-126 J1 (Connect to Main controller PCB) Pin Number Signal name IN/OUT Function ROLL_CLK Roll motor driver clock signal ROLL_DAT...
  • Page 504: Version Up

    Chapter 6 6.3 Version Up 6.3.1 Firmware Update Tool 0013-3917 iPF6100 Use of the following tools allows you to update the firmware of the main controller incorporated in the printer. - imagePROGRAF Firmware Update Tool - L Printer Service Tool 1.
  • Page 505 Chapter 6 6.3.2 Firmware Update Tool 0020-1951 iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S Use of the following tools allows you to update the firmware of the main controller incorporated in the printer. - imagePROGRAF Firmware Update Tool - L Printer Service Tool 1.
  • Page 506: Service Tools

    Chapter 6 6.4 Service Tools 6.4.1 Tool List 0013-4006 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S / iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S T-6-129 General-purpose tools Remarks Long Phillips screwdriver Inserting and removing screws Phillips screwdriver Inserting and removing screws Flat-head screwdriver Removing the E-ring...
  • Page 507: Chapter 7 Service Mode

    Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE...
  • Page 509 Contents Contents 7.1 Service Mode .................................7-1 7.1.1 Service Mode Operation ................................7-1 7.1.2 Service Mode Operation ................................7-2 7.1.3 Map of the Service Mode................................7-3 7.1.4 Map of the Service Mode................................7-8 7.1.5 Map of the Service Mode................................7-13 7.1.6 Map of the Service Mode................................7-18 7.1.7 Map of the Service Mode................................
  • Page 511: Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1 Service Mode 7.1.1 Service Mode Operation 0013-2121 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) How to enter the Service mode Enter the Service mode following the procedure below. 1) Turn off the printer. 2) Turn on the printer while holding down the [Paper Source] button and [Information] button.
  • Page 512 Chapter 7 7.1.2 Service Mode Operation 0023-2922 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S a) How to enter the Service mode Enter service mode according to the following procedure: 1) Turn off the printer power. 2) Turn on the power while pressing the [Load] key and [Navigate] key. * Keep pressing the above keys until "Initializing"...
  • Page 513: Map Of The Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.3 Map of the Service Mode 0016-9221 iPF6100 The hierarchy of menus and parameters in the Service Mode is as shown below. T-7-1 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level DISPLAY PRINTINF YES/NO : Select YES to...
  • Page 514 Chapter 7 T-7-2 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level REPLACE CUTTER YES/NO L & R PRINTHEADS YES/NO COUNTER PRINTER LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET LIFE A LIFE F POWER ON W-INK CUTTER WIPE CARRIAGE PRINT CR COUNT CR DIST.
  • Page 515 Chapter 7 T-7-3 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER EXCHANGE CUTTER EXC. MTC EXC. HEAD R EXC. HEAD L EXC. BOARD EXC.(M/B) UNIT A EXC. UNIT B EXC. UNIT D EXC. UNIT F EXC. UNIT H EXC. UNIT L EXC.
  • Page 516 Chapter 7 T-7-4 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIA 1 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA 7 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA OTHER NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIASIZE1 ROLL P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ -17...
  • Page 517 Chapter 7 T-7-5 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIASIZE1 CUT D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ -17 D-SQ -17 D-CNT 24-36 D-CNT 17-24 D-CNT -17 HEAD DOT CNT. 1 HEAD DOT CNT. 2 PARTS CNT.
  • Page 518: Map Of The Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.4 Map of the Service Mode 0020-2100 iPF6200 The hierarchy of menus and parameters in the Service Mode is as shown below. T-7-6 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level DISPLAY PRINTINF YES/NO : Select YES to execute print SYSTEM TYPE...
  • Page 519 Chapter 7 T-7-7 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level REPLACE CUTTER YES/NO L & R PRINTHEADS YES/NO COUNTER PRINTER LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET LIFE A LIFE F POWER ON W-INK CUTTER WIPE CARRIAGE PRINT CR COUNT CR DIST.
  • Page 520 Chapter 7 T-7-8 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER EXCHANGE CUTTER EXC. MTC EXC. HEAD R EXC. HEAD L EXC. BOARD EXC.(M/B) UNIT A EXC. UNIT B EXC. UNIT D EXC. D-1 EXC. D-5 EXC. UNIT F EXC.
  • Page 521 Chapter 7 T-7-9 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIA 1 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA 7 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA OTHER NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIASIZE1 ROLL P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ -17...
  • Page 522 Chapter 7 T-7-10 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIASIZE1 CUT D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ -17 D-SQ -17 D-CNT 24-36 D-CNT 17-24 D-CNT -17 HEAD DOT CNT. 1 HEAD DOT CNT. 2 PARTS CNT.
  • Page 523: Map Of The Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.5 Map of the Service Mode 0020-7351 iPF6000S The hierarchy of menus and parameters in the Service Mode is as shown below. T-7-11 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level DISPLAY PRINTINF YES/NO : Select YES to execute print SYSTEM TYPE...
  • Page 524 Chapter 7 T-7-12 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level REPLACE CUTTER YES/NO L & R PRINTHEADS YES/NO COUNTER PRINTER LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET LIFE A LIFE F POWER ON W-INK CUTTER WIPE CARRIAGE PRINT CR COUNT CR DIST.
  • Page 525 Chapter 7 T-7-13 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER EXCHANGE CUTTER EXC. MTC EXC. HEAD R EXC. HEAD L EXC. BOARD EXC.(M/B) UNIT A EXC. UNIT B EXC. UNIT D EXC. D-1 EXC. D-5 EXC. UNIT F EXC.
  • Page 526 Chapter 7 T-7-14 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIA 1 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA 7 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA OTHER NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIASIZE1 ROLL P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ -17...
  • Page 527 Chapter 7 T-7-15 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIASIZE1 CUT D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ -17 D-SQ -17 D-CNT 24-36 D-CNT 17-24 D-CNT -17 HEAD DOT CNT. 1 HEAD DOT CNT. 2 PARTS CNT.
  • Page 528: Map Of The Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.6 Map of the Service Mode 0024-9312 iPF6300 / iPF6350 The hierarchy of menus and parameters in the Service Mode is as shown below. T-7-16 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level DISPLAY PRINTINF YES/NO : Select YES to print...
  • Page 529 Chapter 7 T-7-17 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level FUNCTION CR UNLOCK YES/NO CR LOCK YES/NO PG CHECK YES/NO CR AUTO SCAN YES/NO CR SCAN COUNT : Press the [OK] button to : Press the [OK] button to CR SCAN SIZE : Press the [OK] button to : Press the [OK] button to...
  • Page 530 Chapter 7 T-7-18 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER PRINTER LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET LIFE A LIFE F POWER ON W-INK CUTTER WIPE SLEEP ON CARRIAGE PRINT DRIVE CR COUNT CR DIST. PRINT COUNT PURGE CLN-A-1 CLN-A-2...
  • Page 531 Chapter 7 T-7-19 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER EXCHANGE MTC EXC. HEAD L EXC. HEAD R EXC. BOARD EXC.(M/B) Wia-1 EXC. Wib-1 EXC. CR-1 EXC. CR-2 EXC. CR-3 EXC. CR-4 EXC. CR-5 EXC. SP-1 EXC. PG-1 EXC.
  • Page 532 Chapter 7 T-7-20 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIA 1 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA 7 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA OTHER NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIASIZE1 ROLL P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ -17...
  • Page 533 Chapter 7 T-7-21 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIASIZE1 CUT P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ -17 P-SQ -17 P-CNT 24-36 P-CNT 17-24 P-CNT -17 MEDIASIZE2 CUT D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ -17...
  • Page 534 Chapter 7 T-7-22 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level SETTING ON/OFF DATE yyyy/mm/dd TIME hh:mm PV AUTO JUDGE ON/OFF NETWORK CERTIFICATE CA-CERTIFICATE VALIDITY yyyy/mm/dd E-RDS E-RDS SWITCH ON/OFF UGW-ADDRESS http://XXX UGW-PORT XXXXX COM-TEST COM-LOG COM-LOG LIST HEAD DOT INF ON/OFF...
  • Page 535 Chapter 7 7.1.7 Map of the Service Mode 0026-6576 iPF6300S The hierarchy of menus and parameters in the Service Mode is as shown below. T-7-23 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level DISPLAY PRINTINF YES/NO : Select YES to print SYSTEM TYPE...
  • Page 536 Chapter 7 T-7-24 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level FUNCTION CR UNLOCK YES/NO CR LOCK YES/NO PG CHECK YES/NO CR AUTO SCAN YES/NO CR SCAN COUNT : Press the [OK] button to : Press the [OK] button to CR SCAN SIZE : Press the [OK] button to : Press the [OK] button to...
  • Page 537 Chapter 7 T-7-25 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER PRINTER LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET LIFE A LIFE F POWER ON W-INK CUTTER WIPE SLEEP ON CARRIAGE PRINT DRIVE CR COUNT CR DIST. PRINT COUNT PURGE CLN-A-1 CLN-A-2...
  • Page 538 Chapter 7 T-7-26 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER EXCHANGE MTC EXC. HEAD L EXC. HEAD R EXC. BOARD EXC.(M/B) Wia-1 EXC. Wib-1 EXC. CR-1 EXC. CR-2 EXC. CR-3 EXC. CR-4 EXC. CR-5 EXC. SP-1 EXC. PG-1 EXC.
  • Page 539 Chapter 7 T-7-27 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIA 1 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA 7 NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIA OTHER NAME ROLL ROLL CUTSHEET CUTSHEET MEDIASIZE1 ROLL P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ -17...
  • Page 540 Chapter 7 T-7-28 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level COUNTER MEDIASIZE1 CUT P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 24-36 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ 17-24 P-SQ -17 P-SQ -17 P-CNT 24-36 P-CNT 17-24 P-CNT -17 MEDIASIZE2 CUT D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 24-36 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ 17-24 D-SQ -17...
  • Page 541 Chapter 7 T-7-29 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level SETTING ON/OFF DATE yyyy/mm/dd TIME hh:mm PV AUTO JUDGE ON/OFF NETWORK CERTIFICATE CA-CERTIFICATE VALIDITY yyyy/mm/dd E-RDS E-RDS SWITCH ON/OFF UGW-ADDRESS http://XXX UGW-PORT XXXXX COM-TEST COM-LOG HEAD DOT INF ON/OFF INITIALIZE...
  • Page 542: Details Of Service Mode

    Display Description Unit Serial number of printer TYPE Type setting on main controller PCB * iPF6100 is represented by 24. LF TYPE Feed roller type: 0 or 1 Ambient temperature degrees C SIZE LF Detected size of loaded media (feed direction) 0 is always detected for the roll media.
  • Page 543 Chapter 7 b) I/O DISPLAY The status of each sensor and switch is shown in the display. Sensor and switch status is shown in the display. ON = 1 OFF or not used = 0 Screen 1 T-7-33 Upper row Lower row 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Display position) Screen 2...
  • Page 544 Chapter 7 c) ADJUST Performs adjustments and prints the adjustment and check patterns necessary for adjusting the printer parts. 1) PRINT PATTERN T-7-36 Display Description NOZZLE 1 Prints the nozzle check pattern by single direction/ single pass without using the non- discharging back up.
  • Page 545 Chapter 7 d) REPLACE 1) CUTTER This mode is for replacing the cutter unit. 2) L&R PRINTHEADS Replaces printheads L and R. e) COUNTER Displays the life (operation frequency and time) of each unit, print counts for each media type, and else. The count values can be printed from [PRINT INF].
  • Page 546 Chapter 7 4) CLEAR: Counters related to counter initialization T-7-41 Display Description Unit CLR-INK CONSUME Cumulative count of ink section consumption amount clearing Times CLR-CUTTER EXC. Cumulative count of cutter replacement count clearing Times CLR-MTC EXC. Cumulative count of maintenance cartridge replacement count clearing Times CLR-HEAD L EXC.
  • Page 547 Chapter 7 7) INK-USE1: Counters related to ink consumption T-7-44 Display Description Unit INK-USE1(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative consumption amount of generic ink INK-USE1(TTL) Total amount of cumulative consumption of generic ink N-INK-USE1(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative consumption amount of refilled ink N-INK-USE1(TTL) Total amount of cumulative consumption of refilled ink 8) INK-USE2: Counters related to ink consumption...
  • Page 548 Chapter 7 12) MEDIASIZE1 ROLL: Counters related to roll media printing T-7-49 Display Description Unit P-SQ 24-36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ 17-24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ -17 Cumulative print area of paper less than 17 inches (physical size)
  • Page 549 Chapter 7 18) PARTS CNT. : Counter related to consumable parts T-7-55 Display Description Unit COUNTER x x: Unit number of consumable parts Day(s) (For detail, refer to "Maintenance and Inspection" > "Consumable Parts") Display the status and the days passed since the counter resetting. - Status OK: Use rate (until part replacement) of all consumable parts included in each unit are below 90%.
  • Page 550 Chapter 7 f) SETTING Make various settings. 1) Pth Turn on or off the head pulse rank control function. Default: OFF 2) RTC Set RTC (real time clock) after replacing the lithium battery on the main controller PCB. T-7-56 Display Description DATE yyyy/mm/dd...
  • Page 551: Details Of Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.9 Details of Service Mode 0020-2101 iPF6200 This section provides details of the Service mode menu. a) DISPLAY Displays and prints the printer information. 1) PRINF INF Prints adjustment values in the User menu, [DISPLAY] and [COUNTER] parameters on A4-size or lager paper. When roll media is used, the layout is optimized according to the media width.
  • Page 552 Chapter 7 b) I/O DISPLAY The status of each sensor and switch is shown in the display. Sensor and switch status is shown in the display. ON = 1 OFF or not used = 0 Screen 1 T-7-61 Upper row Lower row 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Display position) Screen 2...
  • Page 553 Chapter 7 c) ADJUST Performs adjustments and prints the adjustment and check patterns necessary for adjusting the printer parts. 1) PRINT PATTERN T-7-64 Display Description NOZZLE 1 Prints the nozzle check pattern by single direction/ single pass without using the non- discharging back up.
  • Page 554 Chapter 7 d) REPLACE 1) CUTTER This mode is for replacing the cutter unit. 2) L&R PRINTHEADS Replaces printheads L and R. e) COUNTER Displays the life (operation frequency and time) of each unit, print counts for each media type, and else. The count values can be printed from [PRINT INF].
  • Page 555 Chapter 7 4) CLEAR: Counters related to counter initialization T-7-69 Display Description Unit CLR-INK CONSUME Cumulative count of ink section consumption amount clearing Times CLR-CUTTER EXC. Cumulative count of cutter replacement count clearing Times CLR-MTC EXC. Cumulative count of maintenance cartridge replacement count clearing Times CLR-HEAD R EXC.
  • Page 556 Chapter 7 7) INK-USE1: Counters related to ink consumption T-7-72 Display Description Unit INK-USE1(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative consumption amount of generic ink INK-USE1(TTL) Total amount of cumulative consumption of generic ink N-INK-USE1(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative consumption amount of refilled ink N-INK-USE1(TTL) Total amount of cumulative consumption of refilled ink 8) INK-USE2: Counters related to ink consumption...
  • Page 557 Chapter 7 12) MEDIASIZE1 ROLL: Counters related to roll media printing T-7-77 Display Description Unit P-SQ 24-36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ 17-24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ -17 Cumulative print area of paper less than 17 inches (physical size)
  • Page 558 Chapter 7 17) HEAD DOT CNT.2: Counter related to dot count T-7-82 Display Description Unit XX: Ink color (x 1,000,000) dots Cumulative dot counts of each colors Total cumulative dot counts of each colors (x 1,000,000) dots 18) PARTS CNT. : Counter related to consumable parts T-7-83 Display Description...
  • Page 559 Chapter 7 f) SETTING Make various settings. 1) Pth Turn on or off the head pulse rank control function. Default: OFF 2) RTC Set RTC (real time clock) after replacing the lithium battery on the main controller PCB. T-7-84 Display Description DATE yyyy/mm/dd...
  • Page 560: Details Of Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.10 Details of Service Mode 0020-7352 iPF6000S This section provides details of the Service mode menu. a) DISPLAY Displays and prints the printer information. 1) PRINF INF Prints adjustment values in the User menu, [DISPLAY] and [COUNTER] parameters on A4-size or lager paper. When roll media is used, the layout is optimized according to the media width.
  • Page 561 Chapter 7 b) I/O DISPLAY The status of each sensor and switch is shown in the display. Sensor and switch status is shown in the display. ON = 1 OFF or not used = 0 Screen 1 T-7-89 Upper row Lower row 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Display position) Screen 2...
  • Page 562 Chapter 7 c) ADJUST Performs adjustments and prints the adjustment and check patterns necessary for adjusting the printer parts. 1) PRINT PATTERN T-7-92 Display Description NOZZLE 1 Prints the nozzle check pattern by single direction/ single pass without using the non- discharging back up.
  • Page 563 Chapter 7 d) REPLACE 1) CUTTER This mode is for replacing the cutter unit. 2) L&R PRINTHEADS Replaces printheads L and R. e) COUNTER Displays the life (operation frequency and time) of each unit, print counts for each media type, and else. The count values can be printed from [PRINT INF].
  • Page 564 Chapter 7 4) CLEAR: Counters related to counter initialization T-7-97 Display Description Unit CLR-INK CONSUME Cumulative count of ink section consumption amount clearing Times CLR-CUTTER EXC. Cumulative count of cutter replacement count clearing Times CLR-MTC EXC. Cumulative count of maintenance cartridge replacement count clearing Times CLR-HEAD R EXC.
  • Page 565 Chapter 7 7) INK-USE1: Counters related to ink consumption T-7-100 Display Description Unit INK-USE1(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative consumption amount of generic ink INK-USE1(TTL) Total amount of cumulative consumption of generic ink N-INK-USE1(XX) XX: Ink color Cumulative consumption amount of refilled ink N-INK-USE1(TTL) Total amount of cumulative consumption of refilled ink 8) INK-USE2: Counters related to ink consumption...
  • Page 566 Chapter 7 12) MEDIASIZE1 ROLL: Counters related to roll media printing T-7-105 Display Description Unit P-SQ 24-36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ 17-24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches (physical size) m2/Sq.f P-SQ -17 Cumulative print area of paper less than 17 inches (physical size)
  • Page 567 Chapter 7 17) HEAD DOT CNT.2: Counter related to dot count T-7-110 Display Description Unit XX: Ink color (x 1,000,000) dots Cumulative dot counts of each colors Total cumulative dot counts of each colors (x 1,000,000) dots 18) PARTS CNT. : Counter related to consumable parts T-7-111 Display Description...
  • Page 568 Chapter 7 f) SETTING Make various settings. 1) Pth Turn on or off the head pulse rank control function. Default: OFF 2) RTC Set RTC (real time clock) after replacing the lithium battery on the main controller PCB. T-7-112 Display Description DATE yyyy/mm/dd...
  • Page 569: Details Of Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.11 Details of Service Mode 0024-9314 iPF6300 / iPF6350 This section provides details of the Service mode menu. a) DISPLAY Displays and prints the printer information. 1) PRINF INF Prints adjustment values in the User menu, [DISPLAY] and [COUNTER] parameters on A4-size or lager paper. When roll media is used, the layout is optimized according to the media width.
  • Page 570 Chapter 7 7) JAM Displays log of jams that have occurred (up to five events). The newest event has the smallest history number. Indicates the date and time of jam and error code. "0000" is displayed if there is no log. M M / H H : X X X X -...
  • Page 571 Chapter 7 b) I/O DISPLAY The status of each sensor and switch is shown in the display. Sensor and switch status is shown in the display. ON = 1 OFF or not used = 0 Screen 1 (Upper row) D I S P L A Y (Lower row) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Display position)
  • Page 572 Chapter 7 c) ADJUST Performs adjustments and prints the adjustment and check patterns necessary for adjusting the printer parts. 1) PRINT PATTERN T-7-119 Display Description NOZZLE 1 Prints the nozzle check pattern by single direction/ single pass without using the non-discharging back up.
  • Page 573 Chapter 7 6) CR REG Executes automatic head adjustment. Make this adjustment if the resistration remains partially misregistered after user-mode head adjustment. EXECUTE: Execute automatic head adjustment. RESET: Reset the resistration adjustment value (0). - Applicable media size is A2 (17inch) or larger. - Applicable media type is photo glossy paper If an error message appears when performing CR REG, check the following.
  • Page 574 Chapter 7 d) FUNCTION 1) CR UNLOCK Unlocks the carriage. When CR UNLOCK is performed, the carriage lock pin is lowered and the carriage can be moved. 2) CR LOCK Locks the carriage. When CR LOCK is performed, the carriage lock pin is raised and the carriage is locked. 3) PG CHECK Initializes the purge unit.
  • Page 575 Chapter 7 OUTPUT 5 O U T P U T 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 F-7-14 T-7-121 Display...
  • Page 576 Chapter 7 When the difference between "Media edge (diffuse reflection) external light output" and "Media edge (diffuse reflection) platen output" is 500 or more, the effect of diffuse light is judged as being great. When the effect is normal, the difference is about 50-300. [Check 4] Check whether the media is compatible.
  • Page 577 Chapter 7 12) HEAD CNT CHK Confirms the contact status of the printhead. e) REPLACE 1) CUTTER This mode is for replacing the cutter. 2) L&R PRINTHEADS Replaces printheads L and R. f) COUNTER Displays the life (operation frequency and time) of each unit, print counts for each media type, and else. The count values can be printed from [PRINT INF].
  • Page 578 Chapter 7 4) CLEAR: Counters related to counter initialization T-7-128 Display Description Unit Remarks CLR-INK CONSUME Cumulative count of ink section consumption amount clearing Times CLR-MTC EXC. Cumulative count of maintenance cartridge replacement count clearing Times CLR-HEAD L EXC. Cumulative count of printhead L replacement count clearing Times CLR-HEAD R EXC.
  • Page 579 Chapter 7 6) DETAIL-CNT: Other counters T-7-130 Display Description Unit MOVE PRINTER Number of times "Prep.MovePrinter" on Main menu is executed. Times N-INKCHK(XX) XX: Ink color Times Count of turning off the ink remaining level detection for each color MEDIACONFIG-CNT Count of media registered by media editor Times 7) INK-USE1: Counters related to ink consumption...
  • Page 580 Chapter 7 12) MEDIASIZE1 ROLL: Counters related to roll media printing T-7-136 Display Description Unit P-SQ 24-36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches (physical size) Sq.m/Sq.f P-SQ 17-24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches (physical size) Sq.m/Sq.f P-SQ -17 Cumulative print area of paper less than 17 inches (physical size)
  • Page 581 Chapter 7 18) PARTS CNT. : Counter related to consumable parts C O U N T E R C R - 1 b b b b b F-7-16 The displays are selectable with the keys. Counter of the consumable part (current) C O U N T E R C R - 1 x x x x x...
  • Page 582 Chapter 7 g) SETTING Make various settings. 1) Pth Turn on or off the head pulse rank control function. Default: OFF 2) RTC Set RTC (real time clock) after replacing the lithium battery on the main controller PCB. T-7-143 Display Description DATE yyyy/mm/dd Set date...
  • Page 583 Chapter 7 Display Description PARTS PARTS xx-x xx-x: Unit number of consumable parts COUNTER (For details, refer to "Maintenance and Inspection" > "Consumable Parts") Initialize the counter amount of the consumable parts. (Clear [COUNTER] > [PARTS CNT.] > [COUNTER xx-x]) * After replacing the consumable part, be sure to execute this menu.
  • Page 584: Details Of Service Mode

    Chapter 7 7.1.12 Details of Service Mode 0026-6594 iPF6300S This section provides details of the Service mode menu. a) DISPLAY Displays and prints the printer information. 1) PRINF INF Prints adjustment values in the User menu, [DISPLAY] and [COUNTER] parameters on A4-size or lager paper. When roll media is used, the layout is optimized according to the media width.
  • Page 585 Chapter 7 Detail information display 1 J A M X X X X X X X X X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F-7-22 Detail information display 2 J A M X X X X X X X X X F-7-23 Detail information display 3 J A M...
  • Page 586 Chapter 7 b) I/O DISPLAY The status of each sensor and switch is shown in the display. Sensor and switch status is shown in the display. ON = 1 OFF or not used = 0 Screen 1 (Upper row) D I S P L A Y (Lower row) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Display position)
  • Page 587 Chapter 7 c) ADJUST Performs adjustments and prints the adjustment and check patterns necessary for adjusting the printer parts. 1) PRINT PATTERN T-7-151 Display Description NOZZLE 1 Prints the nozzle check pattern by single direction/ single pass without using the non-discharging back up.
  • Page 588 Chapter 7 6) CR MOTOR COG Adjust the carriage motor rotation. Perform in the following cases: - When removing/attaching or replacing the carriage or carriage belt. - When replacing the carriage motor or linear encoder sensor. - When there is excessive load on the carriage (such as when jamming) If the following error message appears when performing CR MOTOR COG, check that carriage and carriage belt are installed properly and clean the rail shaft.
  • Page 589 Chapter 7 d) FUNCTION 1) CR UNLOCK Unlocks the carriage. When CR UNLOCK is performed, the carriage lock pin is lowered and the carriage can be moved. 2) CR LOCK Locks the carriage. When CR LOCK is performed, the carriage lock pin is raised and the carriage is locked. 3) PG CHECK Initializes the purge unit.
  • Page 590 Chapter 7 OUTPUT 5 O U T P U T 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 F-7-34 T-7-153 Display...
  • Page 591 Chapter 7 When the difference between "Media edge (diffuse reflection) external light output" and "Media edge (diffuse reflection) platen output" is 500 or more, the effect of diffuse light is judged as being great. When the effect is normal, the difference is about 50-300. [Check 4] Check whether the media is compatible.
  • Page 592 Chapter 7 12) HEAD CNT CHK Confirms the contact status of the printhead. e) REPLACE 1) CUTTER This mode is for replacing the cutter. 2) L&R PRINTHEADS Replaces printheads L and R. f) COUNTER Displays the life (operation frequency and time) of each unit, print counts for each media type, and else. The count values can be printed from [PRINT INF].
  • Page 593 Chapter 7 4) CLEAR: Counters related to counter initialization T-7-160 Display Description Unit Remarks CLR-INK CONSUME Cumulative count of ink section consumption amount clearing Times CLR-MTC EXC. Cumulative count of maintenance cartridge replacement count clearing Times CLR-HEAD L EXC. Cumulative count of printhead L replacement count clearing Times CLR-HEAD R EXC.
  • Page 594 Chapter 7 6) DETAIL-CNT: Other counters T-7-162 Display Description Unit MOVE PRINTER Number of times "Prep.MovePrinter" on Main menu is executed. Times N-INKCHK(XX) XX: Ink color Times Count of turning off the ink remaining level detection for each color MEDIACONFIG-CNT Count of media registered by media editor Times 7) INK-USE1: Counters related to ink consumption...
  • Page 595 Chapter 7 12) MEDIASIZE1 ROLL: Counters related to roll media printing T-7-168 Display Description Unit P-SQ 24-36 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 24 inches but less than 36 inches (physical size) Sq.m/Sq.f P-SQ 17-24 Cumulative print area of paper equal to or larger than 17 inches but less than 24 inches (physical size) Sq.m/Sq.f P-SQ -17 Cumulative print area of paper less than 17 inches (physical size)
  • Page 596 Chapter 7 18) PARTS CNT. : Counter related to consumable parts C O U N T E R C R - 1 b b b b b F-7-36 The displays are selectable with the keys. Counter of the consumable part (current) C O U N T E R C R - 1 x x x x x...
  • Page 597 Chapter 7 g) SETTING Make various settings. 1) Pth Turn on or off the head pulse rank control function. Default: OFF 2) RTC Set RTC (real time clock) after replacing the lithium battery on the main controller PCB. T-7-175 Display Description DATE yyyy/mm/dd Set date...
  • Page 598 Chapter 7 Display Description PARTS PARTS xx-x xx-x: Unit number of consumable parts COUNTER (For details, refer to "Maintenance and Inspection" > "Consumable Parts") Initialize the counter amount of the consumable parts. (Clear [COUNTER] > [PARTS CNT.] > [COUNTER xx-x]) * After replacing the consumable part, be sure to execute this menu.
  • Page 599: Sample Printout

    Chapter 7 7.1.13 Sample Printout 0016-9412 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S a) PRINTINF A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE] > [DISPLAY] > [PRINTINF] is shown below, along with instructions about how to interpret it. xxxx PRINT INF Firm:00.49 Boot:00.31 MIT(DBF):9303 MIT(DB):1.02 S/N:DF029090...
  • Page 600 Chapter 7 4: Media-Based Adj. (not used) 5: Media-Based Dfls. initialization (not used) (d) If General Adj. is executed, the paper type is indicated; if Replace Multisensor (GAP CALIB) is executed, the unit version is indicated. (e) If General Adj. is executed, the run-time temperature and relative humidity are indicated. (5) Ink saver mode setting (a) Ink saver mode status (b) Number of times ink save mode has been executed (unit: times).
  • Page 601 Chapter 7 b) NOZZLE 1 A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]> [ADJUST]> [PRINT PATTERN]> [NOZZLE 1] is shown below. Nozzle Check Pattern SERVICE F-7-42 c) OPTICAL AXIS A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]> [ADJUST]> [PRINT PATTERN]> [OPTICAL AXIS] is shown below. F-7-43 d) ROUGH A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]>...
  • Page 602 Chapter 7 e) DETAIL A sample printout that is produced by executing [SERVICE MODE]> [ADJUST]> [HEAD ADJ.] > [AUTO HEAD ADJ]> [DETAIL] is shown below. Printhead Adjustment Pattern A-11 A-13 A-15 A-17 A-19 A-21 A-23 A-10 A-12 A-14 A-16 A-18 A-20 A-22 A-24...
  • Page 603: E-Maintenance/Imageware Remote

    Chapter 7 7.1.14 e-Maintenance/imageWARE Remote 0023-1100 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S 1. Overview The e-Maintenance/imageWARE Remote system allows a customer's device information and status to be monitored via the Internet on a server called the UGW (Universal Gateway) Server. The following device information/ statuses can be monitored. - Service mode counters - Parts counters - Mode counters...
  • Page 604 Chapter 7 Proxy server settings cannot be made in "Remote UI". Enter from the operation panel menu. In addition, the operation panel menu items for proxy server only appear when e-RDS functions are enabled. Therefore, when you make proxy server settings, turn the "E-RDS SWITCH" setting to "ON" as described in later sections beforehand.
  • Page 605 Chapter 7 (3) How to enter user name Proxy User User Name Canon : S e l e c t S t o p : D e l e t e N a v i : a -> A -> 1...
  • Page 606 Chapter 7 T-7-179 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level DISPLAY I/O DISPLAY ADJUST FUNCTION REPLACE COUNTER SETTEING PV AUTO JUDGE NETWORK CERTIFICATE CA-CERTIFICATE VALIDITY:*1 yyyy/mm/dd E-RDS E-RDS SWITCH:*1 ON/OFF UGW-ADDRESS:*1 http://XXX UGW-PORT:*1 XXXXX COM-TEST:*1 COM-LOG:*1 HEAD DOT INF INITIALIZE...
  • Page 607 Chapter 7 2) UGW Address [UGW-ADDRESS] and UGW port [UGW-PORT] Usually, the default values set in advance are used for the setting value of [UGW-ADDRESS] and [UGW-PORT]. Unless there is a special instruction, the default value should not be changed. If it should be changed, the communication with UGW may have an error. If [UGW-ADDRESS] and [UGW-PORT] are changed, the new setting will be enabled after power OFF/ON.
  • Page 608 Chapter 7 (4) If the communication test was successful, "CHECK RSLT:OK" is displayed. C O M - T E S T C H E C K R S L T : F-7-62 - Press key to exit this operation mode and go back to the top of [COM-TEST] menu. (5) If the communication test was failed, "CHECK RSLT:NG"...
  • Page 609 Chapter 7 97th-128th characters of Detailed Communication Error Information are shown. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X F-7-70 - Use keys to move among Screen and Screen.
  • Page 610 Chapter 7 - Press key to exit the CA certificate expiration date display screen and go back to the top of [VALIDITY] menu. 7) Deleting the CA Certificate [CA-KEY] For the secure communication between the device (e-RDS) and the UGW, an authentication technology from a certification authority is used. A license has been issued from the certification authority.
  • Page 611 Chapter 7 4. FAQ T-7-180 Question Answer Registration information of the device (E-RDS) is once When registration of the device (e-RDS) is deleted from the deleted from the UGW server, and is re-registered after that. UGW, the status will be changed to the communication test If a communication test is not not completed because related carried out, then device information on UGW becomes...
  • Page 612 Chapter 7 6. Error message list Details of the errors and their remedies are as described below. (The meaning of server indicates the UGW in this section) T-7-182 Error Message Cause Remedy SUSPEND: E-RDS has been booted up (device reboot) with E- Perform the communication test [COMTEST] in service mode.
  • Page 613: Viewing Print Inf

    Chapter 7 7.1.15 Viewing PRINT INF 0024-9318 iPF6300 / iPF6350 a) PRINT INF item detail The details of each PRINT INF item displayed when performing [SERVICE MODE] > [DISPLAY] > [PRINTINF] are as follows: T-7-183 Print item Print content Printed value SYSTEM Serial number of printer characters/numerals of 8-byte...
  • Page 614 Chapter 7 T-7-184 Print item Print content Printed value 01-05 JAM log (5 records) Number: Lowest is the most recent Date: mm/dd Time: mm/ss Error code: Last 4 digits Jam type 1: CR error 2: Jam 3: Feed failure (delay) 4: Cut failure *: Unknown Media format...
  • Page 615 Chapter 7 T-7-185 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER PRINTER POWER ON Cumulative power-on time Unit: hours SLEEP ON Cumulative sleep-on time Unit: hours CUTTER Number of cutting operations Unit: times WIPE Number of wiping operations Unit: times W-INK Remaining capacity of the maintenance cartridge Unit: % Cumulative number of printed media according to PDL...
  • Page 616 Chapter 7 T-7-186 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER CLEAR INK CONSUME Cumulative count of ink section consumption amount Unit: times clearing MTC EXC. Cumulative count of maintenance cartridge replacement count clearing HEAD L EXC. Cumulative count of printhead L replacement count clearing HEAD R EXC.
  • Page 617 Chapter 7 T-7-187 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER EXCHANGE MTC EXC. Maintenance cartridge replacement count Unit: times HEAD L EXC. Printhead L replacement count HEAD R EXC. Printhead R replacement count BOARD EXC.(M/ Main controller PCB replacement count PARTS Wia1 Wia-1(suction fan) replacement count EXC.
  • Page 618 Chapter 7 T-7-188 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER DETAIL-CNT MOVE PRINTER Count of secondary transportation Unit: times MEDIACONFIG- Count of media registered by media editor N-INKCHK Y, Count of turning off the ink remaining level detection for PC, C, PGY, GY, each color BK, PM, M, MBK, R, G, B...
  • Page 619 Chapter 7 T-7-189 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER MEDIA 1-7 NAME Media type Total amount of cumulative print area of roll media and cut Unit: square/meter, square/feet sheet ROLL Cumulative print area of roll media CUTSHEET Cumulative print area of cut sheet MEDIA NAME OTHER...
  • Page 620 Chapter 7 T-7-190 Print item Print content Printed value HEAD INF.1 Date & time installed (last 4 times) YY/MM/DD [Installed head] Display order: Installed date (last) -> Installed date (2nd to last) -> Installed date (3rd to last) -> Installed date (initial) Removal date &...
  • Page 621 Chapter 7 T-7-191 Print item Print content Printed value PARTS CNT. [Value of each Status OK/W1/W2/E parts counter] Number of days after set Unit: Days Count Life threshold Usage Unit: % Cumulative count COGFF CONDITION Cogging FF result 0: Disabled 1: Enabled 2: Check required 3: Adjust reruired...
  • Page 622 Chapter 7 b) Sample Layout PRINT INF layout is shown below. 1/ 5 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT IN F Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd SYSTEM S/N:xxxxxxxx TYPE:12 -LF:1 TMP:xx RH:xx SIZE-LF:xxxxx.x -CR:xxxxx.x AFTER INST:xxxx x HEAD S/N:xxxxxxxx LOT:xxxxxxxx C:xxxxxx M:xxxxxx Y:xxxxxx MBK:xxxxxx MBK2:xxxxxx BK:xxxxxx...
  • Page 623 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd INK CHECK C:x M:x Y:x MBK:x MBK2:x BK:x COUNTER PRINTER LIFE-TTL:xxxxxx LIFE-ROLL:xxxxxx LIFE-CUTSHEET:xxxxxx LIFE A:xxxxxx B:xxxxxx C:xxxxxx D:xxxxxx E:xxxxxx F:xxxxxx POWER-ON:xxxxxx SLEEP-ON:xxxxxx CUTTER:xxxxxx WIPE:xxxxxx W-INK:xxxxxx PDL: GARO:xxxxxx HP-GL/2:xxxxxx CARRIAGE PRINT:xxxxxx DRIVE:xxxxxx CR-COUNT:xxxxxx CR-DIST.:xxxxxx PRINT-COUNT:xxxxxx...
  • Page 624 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd NAME : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx NAME : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f ROLL : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f ROLL : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f CUTSHEET : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f...
  • Page 625 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd HEAD DOT CNT.1 C:xxxxxxxxx M:xxxxxxxxx Y:xxxxxxxxx MBK:xxxxxxxxx MBK2:xxxxxxxxx BK:xxxxxxxxx TTL:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HEAD DOT CNT.2 C:xxxxxxxxx M:xxxxxxxxx Y:xxxxxxxxx MBK:xxxxxxxxx MBK2:xxxxxxxxx BK:xxxxxxxxx TTL:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HEAD INF.1 1:YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD 2:YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD...
  • Page 626 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyyy/mm/dd PARTS CNT. PARTS CR1 : OK 0 0.0 0.0 0% PARTS CR2 : OK 0 0.0 0.0 0% PARTS CR3 : OK 0 0.0 0.0 0% PARTS CR4 : OK 0 0.0...
  • Page 627: Viewing Print Inf

    Chapter 7 7.1.16 Viewing PRINT INF 0026-6595 iPF6300S a) PRINT INF item detail The details of each PRINT INF item displayed when performing [SERVICE MODE] > [DISPLAY] > [PRINTINF] are as follows: T-7-192 Print item Print content Printed value SYSTEM Serial number of printer characters/numerals of 8-byte TYPE...
  • Page 628 Chapter 7 T-7-193 Print item Print content Printed value 01-05 JAM log (5 records) Number: Lowest is the most recent Date: mm/dd Time: mm/ss Error code: Last 4 digits Jam type 1: CR error 2: Jam 3: Feed failure (delay) 4: Cut failure *: Unknown Media format...
  • Page 629 Chapter 7 T-7-194 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER PRINTER POWER ON Cumulative power-on time Unit: hours SLEEP ON Cumulative sleep-on time Unit: hours CUTTER Number of cutting operations Unit: times WIPE Number of wiping operations Unit: times W-INK Remaining capacity of the maintenance cartridge Unit: % Cumulative number of printed media according to PDL...
  • Page 630 Chapter 7 T-7-195 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER CLEAR INK CONSUME Cumulative count of ink section consumption amount Unit: times clearing MTC EXC. Cumulative count of maintenance cartridge replacement count clearing HEAD L EXC. Cumulative count of printhead L replacement count clearing HEAD R EXC.
  • Page 631 Chapter 7 T-7-196 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER EXCHANGE MTC EXC. Maintenance cartridge replacement count Unit: times HEAD L EXC. Printhead L replacement count HEAD R EXC. Printhead R replacement count BOARD EXC.(M/ Main controller PCB replacement count PARTS Wia1 Wia-1(suction fan) replacement count EXC.
  • Page 632 Chapter 7 T-7-197 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER DETAIL-CNT MOVE PRINTER Count of secondary transportation Unit: times MEDIACONFIG- Count of media registered by media editor N-INKCHK BK, Count of turning off the ink remaining level detection for MBK, C, M, Y, each color PC, PM, GY INK-USE1...
  • Page 633 Chapter 7 T-7-198 Print item Print content Printed value COUNTER MEDIA 1-7 NAME Media type Total amount of cumulative print area of roll media and cut Unit: square/meter, square/feet sheet ROLL Cumulative print area of roll media CUTSHEET Cumulative print area of cut sheet MEDIA NAME OTHER...
  • Page 634 Chapter 7 T-7-199 Print item Print content Printed value HEAD INF.1 Date & time installed (last 4 times) YY/MM/DD [Installed head] Display order: Installed date (last) -> Installed date (2nd to last) -> Installed date (3rd to last) -> Installed date (initial) Removal date &...
  • Page 635 Chapter 7 T-7-200 Print item Print content Printed value PARTS CNT. [Value of each Status OK/W1/W2/E parts counter] Number of days after set Unit: Days Count Life threshold Usage Unit: % Cumulative count COGFF CONDITION Cogging FF result 0: Disabled 1: Enabled 2: Check required 3: Adjust reruired...
  • Page 636 Chapter 7 b) Sample Layout PRINT INF layout is shown below. 1/ 5 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT IN F Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd SYSTEM S/N:xxxxxxxx TYPE:12 -LF:1 TMP:xx RH:xx SIZE-LF:xxxxx.x -CR:xxxxx.x AFTER INST:xxxx x HEAD S/N:xxxxxxxx LOT:xxxxxxxx C:xxxxxx M:xxxxxx Y:xxxxxx MBK:xxxxxx MBK2:xxxxxx BK:xxxxxx...
  • Page 637 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd INK CHECK C:x M:x Y:x MBK:x MBK2:x BK:x COUNTER PRINTER LIFE-TTL:xxxxxx LIFE-ROLL:xxxxxx LIFE-CUTSHEET:xxxxxx LIFE A:xxxxxx B:xxxxxx C:xxxxxx D:xxxxxx E:xxxxxx F:xxxxxx POWER-ON:xxxxxx SLEEP-ON:xxxxxx CUTTER:xxxxxx WIPE:xxxxxx W-INK:xxxxxx PDL: GARO:xxxxxx HP-GL/2:xxxxxx CARRIAGE PRINT:xxxxxx DRIVE:xxxxxx CR-COUNT:xxxxxx CR-DIST.:xxxxxx PRINT-COUNT:xxxxxx...
  • Page 638 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd NAME : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx NAME : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f ROLL : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f ROLL : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f CUTSHEET : xxxxxxx.x m2 xxxxxxx.x sq.f...
  • Page 639 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyy/mm/dd HEAD DOT CNT.1 C:xxxxxxxxx M:xxxxxxxxx Y:xxxxxxxxx MBK:xxxxxxxxx MBK2:xxxxxxxxx BK:xxxxxxxxx TTL:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HEAD DOT CNT.2 C:xxxxxxxxx M:xxxxxxxxx Y:xxxxxxxxx MBK:xxxxxxxxx MBK2:xxxxxxxxx BK:xxxxxxxxx TTL:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HEAD INF.1 1:YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD 2:YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD YY/MM/DD...
  • Page 640 Chapter 7 Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxx PRINT INF Firm:xx.xx Boot:xx.xx MIT(DBF):x.xx MIT(DB):x.xx S/N:xxxxxxxx Date:yyyyy/mm/dd PARTS CNT. PARTS CR1 : OK 0 0.0 0.0 0% PARTS CR2 : OK 0 0.0 0.0 0% PARTS CR3 : OK 0 0.0 0.0 0% PARTS CR4 : OK 0 0.0...
  • Page 641: Special Mode

    7.2 Special Mode 7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing 0013-2122 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S This printer supports the following special modes in addition to the service mode: - PCB replacement mode - Download mode - Counter display mode 1. PCB replacement mode This mode is used when replacing the main PCB or MC relay PCB.
  • Page 642 1. PCB replacement mode This mode is used when replacing the main PCB or MC relay PCB. By executing this mode, - Backup data of the settings and counter values stored in the MC relay PCB are moved to the new main PCB. - The data such as the settings and counter values are copied to the MC relay PCB.
  • Page 645: Chapter 8 Error Code

    Chapter 8 ERROR CODE...
  • Page 647 Contents Contents 8.1 Outline....................................8-1 8.1.1 Outline......................................8-1 8.1.2 Outline......................................8-2 8.2 Warning Table................................8-3 8.2.1 Warnings ...................................... 8-3 8.2.2 Warnings ...................................... 8-4 8.2.3 Warnings ...................................... 8-5 8.3 Error Table ..................................8-8 8.3.1 Error Code List .................................... 8-8 8.3.2 Error Code List ..................................8-18 8.3.3 Errors......................................
  • Page 649: Outline

    8.1 Outline 8.1.1 Outline 0012-6681 iPF6100 / iPF6200 / iPF6000S The printer indicates errors using the display and LEDs. If an error occurs during printing, the printer status is also displayed on the status monitor of the printer driver. The following three types of errors are displayed on the display: - Warning Status where the print operation can be continued without remedying the cause of the problem.
  • Page 650: Outline

    Chapter 8 8.1.2 Outline 0023-3204 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S The printer indicates errors using the display and LEDs. If an error occurs during printing, the printer status is also displayed on the status monitor of the printer driver. The following three types of errors are displayed on the display: - Warning Status where the print operation can be continued without remedying the cause of the problem.
  • Page 651: Warning Table

    Chapter 8 8.2 Warning Table 8.2.1 Warnings 0012-7907 iPF6100 * Codes represent the numbers that are displayed in DISPLAY in service mode and that are recorded in PRINTINF. Messages that are not accompanied by a code indication are not logged. T-8-2...
  • Page 652: Warnings

    Chapter 8 8.2.2 Warnings 0020-2105 iPF6200 / iPF6000S * Codes represent the numbers that are displayed in DISPLAY in service mode and that are recorded in PRINTINF. Messages that are not accompanied by a code indication are not logged. T-8-3 Display massage Code* Condition detected...
  • Page 653: Warnings

    Chapter 8 8.2.3 Warnings 0024-9330 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S * Codes represent the numbers that are displayed in DISPLAY in service mode and that are recorded in PRINTINF. Messages that are not accompanied by a code indication are not logged. T-8-4 Display massage Code*...
  • Page 654 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Not much ink is left. Prepare 01810113-1005 PC ink tank near-empty Renew the PC ink tank. to replace the ink. Not much ink is left. Prepare 01810105-1008 GY ink tank near-empty Renew the GY ink tank. to replace the ink.
  • Page 655 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Unable to detect ink level 03031101-25B7 Invalidate the ink remaining detection function, when Renew the ink tank after closing the ink tank cover. correctly. opening the ink tank cover. (during printing) Paper Mismatch. 01061000-1021 Paper type mismatch Check the type of paper that can be fed and reload...
  • Page 656: Error Table

    8.3.1 Error Code List 0016-8356 iPF6100 * Codes represent the numbers that are displayed in DISPLAY in service mode. If the same message is displayed when the printer is turned off, then back on, take action as recommended in the Action column.
  • Page 657 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Cannot print 03010000-2E1F Undersized paper loaded for internal Replace with A4/Letter or any larger-sized paper. as specified. printing (A4 or larger) Press Load/Eject and replace paper with A4/LTR (vertical) or larger Cannot print 03010000-2E1F Undersized paper loaded for internal Replace with A3/11"x17"...
  • Page 658 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Paper size not 03010000-200A Unable to detect the paper width (Paper Reload the paper detected. loaded at an improper position) Press Load/Eject and reload the paper. Paper jam. 03010000-2016 Paper jam during feeding/printing/ Reload the paper ejection Press Load/Eject...
  • Page 659 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hardware error. 03130031-2F14 Writing to the ASIC register disabled Replace the main controller PCB 03130031-2E14 Turn off printer, wait, then turn on again. Hardware error. 03130031-2F16 Mist fan error Check the mist fan. 03130031-2E16 Turn off printer, wait, then...
  • Page 660 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hardware error. 03130031-4027 Lift travel timeout error Check the carriage unit and surrounding parts. 03130031-4027 Turn off printer, wait, then turn on again. Hardware error. 03130031-2F13 A/D converter external trigger output If both printheads are signaled faulty, take the 03130031-2E13 stop detection hardware error 1 following corrective action:...
  • Page 661 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hardware error. 03130031-2F2B LF operation failure Check to see if paper has not jammed. 03130031-2F2B Check the feed motor and feed roller. Turn off printer, wait, then turn on again. Right printhead 03800201-2802 Invalid printhead R installed Replace printhead R...
  • Page 662 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink tank is empty. 03810105 GY ink tank empty Renew the GY ink tank Press OK and -2508 replace ink tank. Ink tank is empty. 03810115-2509 PGY ink tank empty Renew the PGY ink tank Press OK and replace ink tank.
  • Page 663 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink insufficient. 03810207-259A Low on the R ink tank (during pre- Replace with a fully replenished R ink tank Press OK and printing checks) replace ink tank. Ink insufficient. 03810209-259B Low on the B ink tank (during pre- Replace with a fully replenished B ink tank Press OK and printing checks)
  • Page 664 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action No ink tank 03830113-2525 PC ink tank not installed Install a PC ink tank loaded. Press OK and check ink tank. No ink tank 03830106-2526 MBK ink tank not installed Install a MBk ink tank loaded.
  • Page 665 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink tank:BK error 03830304-256C G ink tank EEPROM error Renew the G ink tank Press OK and replace ink tank. Top cover is open. 03031000-2E0F Top cover abnormally open Close the top cover and turn on the printer again. Turn off printer, wait a while, and turn it on again.
  • Page 666: Error Code List

    Chapter 8 8.3.2 Error Code List 0020-2109 iPF6200 / iPF6000S * Codes represent the numbers that are displayed in DISPLAY in service mode. If the same message is displayed when the printer is turned off, then back on, take action as recommended in the Action column. T-8-6 Display massage Code*...
  • Page 667 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Cannot print 03010000-2E1F Undersized paper loaded for internal Replace with A3/11"x17" or any larger-sized paper. as specified. printing (A3 or larger) Press Load/Eject and replace paper with A3/11"x17" (vertical) or larger Cannot print 03010000-2E1F Undersized paper loaded for internal Replace with roll media at least 10 inches in width.
  • Page 668 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Cannot feed paper. 03010000-2016 Paper jam Reload the paper Press Load/Eject and reload the paper. Paper size not 03010000-200C Roll media loading size detection failure Reload the roll media. detected. Press Load/Eject and reload the paper.
  • Page 669 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hardware error. 03130031-2F17 Suction fan lock detection error Check the suction fan. 03130031-2E17 Turn off printer, wait, then turn on again. Hardware error. 03130031-2F20 Pump motor cam position error Check the purge unit. 03130031-2E20 Turn off printer, wait, then...
  • Page 670 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hardware error. 03130031-2F13 A/D converter external trigger output If both printheads are signaled faulty, take the 03130031-2E13 stop detection hardware error 1 following corrective action: 1) Replace the left printhead with a normal one. Turn off printer, 2) Because the error indication lasts, turn the printer wait, then...
  • Page 671 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Right printhead 03800201-2802 Invalid printhead R installed Replace printhead R error Open top cover and replace the right printhead. Left printhead 03800202-280A Invalid printhead L installed Replace printhead L error Open top cover and replace the left printhead.
  • Page 672 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink tank is empty. 03810107 R ink tank empty Renew the R ink tank Press OK and -250A replace ink tank. Ink tank is empty. 03810109 B ink tank empty Renew the B ink tank Press OK and -250B replace ink tank.
  • Page 673 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink insufficient. 03810208-259C Low on the G ink tank (during pre- Replace with a fully replenished G ink tank Press OK and printing checks) replace ink tank. Ink tank error. 03830204-2540 Bk ink tank ID error Replace with a valid Bk ink tank Press OK and replace ink tank.
  • Page 674 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action No ink tank 03830106-2527 MBK2 ink tank not installed Install a MBk ink tank loaded. Press OK and check ink tank. No ink tank 03830105-2528 GY ink tank not installed Install a GY ink tank loaded.
  • Page 675 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink tank cover 03031000-2E10 Ink tank cover abnormally open Close the ink tank cover and turn on the printer again. is open. Turn off printer, wait a while, and turn it on again. Maintenance 03841001-2819 Maintenance cartridge full...
  • Page 676 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hard disk error. 031A1001-2908 Hard disk format error Press the [OK] button to start reformatting the hard Press OK to reformat disk. When formatting is finished, the printer automatically restarts. File read error. 031A1006-2909 Hard disk file error Restart the printer.
  • Page 677: Errors

    Chapter 8 8.3.3 Errors 0024-9331 iPF6300 / iPF6350 / iPF6300S * Codes represent the numbers that are displayed in DISPLAY in service mode. If the same message is displayed when the printer is turned off, then back on, take action as recommended in the Action column. T-8-7 Display massage Code*...
  • Page 678 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Paper size not detected. 03010000-200C Unable to detect the leading end of paper Check the leading end of paper. Lift the release lever and Reload the paper. reload the paper. Leading edge detection 03010000-200D Unable to detect the trailing end of cut sheet Check the sheet length.
  • Page 679 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Roll printing is selected. 03060A00-2E00 Data with a roll media specification has been received Load roll media. Press Load/Eject and load a but no roll media are loaded. roll. No Roll Feed Unit. 03060A00-2E0E Roll media unit not installed Install the roll media unit.
  • Page 680 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hardware error. 03130031-2F23 Purge motor error Check the purge unit. 03130031-2E23 Pump inoperable Turn off printer, wait, then turn on again. Hardware error. 03130031-2F25 Unable to detect the carriage motor home position Check the carriage unit.
  • Page 681 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Hardware error. 03130031-2F50 Right printhead short-circuit error detection (VH Check that the right printhead is attached correctly. 03130031-2F50 leakage) Check the contact of right printhead and Turn off printer, wait, then surrounding parts. turn on again.
  • Page 682 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Printhead error. 03800400-2803 Printhead EEPROM error Replace printhead. Open top cover and replace the right printhead. Right printhead error. 03800401-2803 Right printhead EEPROM error Replace the right printhead. Open top cover and replace the right printhead.
  • Page 683 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Clean right P Head 03800501-2828 The number of right printhead nozzle was over level Clean the printhead. that can back up non-discharging nozzle. (printing Change the setting of nozzle check warning. stoped) Replace the right printhead.
  • Page 684 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action 03810112-2514 Unidentified status of PM ink tank (refill ink tank Invalidate the ink remaining detection function or detection) replace the ink tank. Ink tank is empty. 03810113-2505 PC ink tank empty Renew the PC ink tank. Press OK and replace ink tank.
  • Page 685 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink insufficient. 03810213-2585 Low on the PC ink tank (as during cleaning) Replace with a fully replenished PC ink tank. Press OK and replace ink tank. Ink insufficient. 03810213-2595 Low on the PC ink tank (during pre-printing checks) Replace with a fully replenished PC ink tank. Press OK and replace ink tank.
  • Page 686 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Ink tank error. 03830206-2547 MBK2 ink tank ID error Replace with a valid MBK ink tank. Press OK and replace ink tank. Ink tank error. 03830207-254A R ink tank ID error Replace with a valid R ink tank. Press OK and replace ink tank.
  • Page 687 Chapter 8 Display massage Code* Condition detected Action Cannot adjust printhead. 03863000-2821 LF unadjustable Check the paper on which a pattern is printed for Press Online to clear the smears. error and readjust printhead. Check the environment for interferences from outside light.
  • Page 688: Sevice Call Table

    Chapter 8 8.4 Sevice Call Table 8.4.1 Service Call Errors 0016-8357 iPF6100 *Codes correspond to the numbers shown on the DISPLAY in the service mode. T-8-8 Code* Description Action E141-4046 Number of recovery rotations reaching Replace the purge kit, and then clear the parts counter in 50,000 or more the service mode.
  • Page 689: Service Call Errors

    Chapter 8 Code* Description Action E196-4040 Checksum error Replace the main controller PCB. E196-4041 Flash memory erase error Replace the main controller PCB. E196-4042 Flash memory write error Replace the main controller PCB. E196-4045 EEPROM write error Replace the main controller PCB. E196-404C Serial number mismatch between boards Execute PCB replacement mode or replace the main...
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