Features; Printhead; Ink Tank - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8000S Service Manual

1.2 Features

1.2.1 Features

- Media pass in widths up to 44 inches (1117.6 mm).
- Large ink tanks reduce the need for frequent ink replacement.
- Uninterrupted printing from subtanks.
- BK and MBK inks are loaded concurrently to eliminate the need for their replacement.
- Media take-up unit (option) is supported.
- Media take-up unit (option) can be mounted concurrently with a basket.
- Durability will be added by maintenance kit.
- Large LCD panel displays more information and makes operations easier.
- High resolutions of 2400 x 1200 dpi maximum, coupled with the exceptionally light-fast, water-proof and ozone-proof 8-color pigment inks of MBK, BK, PC, C,
PM, M, Y and GY, deliver high-quality photographic picture quality.
- USB2.0 Hi-speed interface and 10Base-T/100Base-TX in standard support of a TCP/IP network, plus optional support of IEEE1394.
- Barcodes printed on roll media makes measuring the remaining roll length more manageable.
- Borderless four-side printing support (roll media) reduces laborious cutting work, easing the job of creating posters to a significant degree.
- High-speed printing with a 1-inch head for each color (1,280 nozzles), under bidirectional print control.
Functional enhancements new to this model include:
- Higher image quality
The color calibration feature adds to the faithfulness of color reproduction.
- Enhanced ease of operation
The hard disk is installed for better print job management and for driving on night time.
- High printing productivity
The 8-color pigment ink system offers enhanced printing productivity.

1.2.2 Printhead

The printhead that mounts on the carriage is an integrated six-color disposable printhead.
It has 2,560 nozzles for each color, comprising two rows of 1,280 nozzles each arranged in a staggerd pattern.
If print quality does not improve despite carrying out the specified cleaning, the printhead must be replaced with a new one.

1.2.3 Ink Tank

The ink tanks are disposable.
The ink tanks come with 8-colors: mat black(MBK), black(BK), photo cyan(PC), cyan(C), photo magenta(PM), magenta(M), yellow(Y) and gray(GY). Each of
these inks are pigment ink.
The ink tanks are also available in two capacities: 330 ml and 700 ml.
Each tank is furnished with a notch for preventing incorrect installation, which will allow the tank to be installed only at the position marked in the right color.
An ink tank should be replaced when an ink tank replacement prompt message appears.
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