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Colorado M-series
Extended operation guide
© 2023 Canon Production Printing

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Chapter 1 Introduction
About this guide
This guide is written for worldwide markets and describes the complete workflow of the printer.
Safe use
Guidelines and precautions to ensure safe operation of the Colorado M-series printer.
Optional features
Details on software licenses and hardware options that extend the functionality of the Colorado M-series.
Chapter 2 Safety information
Safety and Environment Information
Important user information regarding safety, warnings, and environmental considerations for the printing system.
Warning and caution indicators
Explanation of symbols used to categorize the level of seriousness of hazards.
Chapter 3 Explore the system
The components of the printer - media output side
Identifies components accessible from the media output side, including the operator panel and roll winder.
The components of the printer - media input side
Details components accessible from the media input side, such as the maintenance tray and printhead access.
The components of the media drawer
Explains the components within the media drawer, related to loading media rolls.
Chapter 4 Handle the media
Media specifications
Provides technical specifications for media, including roll width, weight, diameter, and thickness.
Configure media in the RIP
Instructions for managing media profiles within the RIP software (ONYX and Caldera).
Calibrate the media
Procedure for calibrating media to ensure optimal print quality and media step accuracy.
Print with or without winding
Describes different winding options and their applicability to various media types.
Chapter 5 Print a job
General workflow for printing a job
Outlines the general workflow from RIP preparation to printing and mobile app monitoring.
Print a job
Steps for submitting and printing a job via the RIP software.
Perform actions on a submitted job
Details on how to control active jobs via the operator panel, such as pause, resume, stop, and cancel.
Chapter 6 Maintain the system
Maintain the print quality
Guidelines and procedures for maintaining optimal print quality through regular maintenance actions.
Refill ink
Instructions on how to refill ink bottles safely and efficiently.
Replace the filters
Procedure for replacing emission or exhaust filters without service assistance.
Chapter 7 Improve quality
General workflow for improving quality
A workflow to solve quality problems and improve print output by following specific steps.
Print a printhead quality check chart
Steps to print a chart for checking printhead quality and identifying issues.
Calibrate the printhead
Procedure to optimize printhead performance and color density by performing calibration.
Chapter 8 Configure the network and security settings
Configure the network
Instructions for changing network configuration settings on the user panel.
Log in as a System administrator
Steps to log in as a System administrator to change system settings.
Security in the system
Overview of security features, ports, and protocols used by the Colorado M-series.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting and support
Tips and tricks
Useful tips and tricks for optimal use of the Colorado M-series printer.
General support
Information on how to change regional settings and set energy-saving modes.
Error codes overview
A list of common error codes, their messages, and recommended actions.
Chapter 10 Regulation Notices
Grounding (Finland; FI, Norway; NO, Sweden; SE and Denmark; DK)
Regulations regarding proper grounding and power connection for the machine.
FCC (USA)
Compliance information regarding FCC rules for Class A digital devices.
REACH compliance (EEA including Switzerland)
Information regarding REACH regulation and SVHC substances in articles.

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