Product Overview .......................................................................................................................................1 - Canon iPF8000 series Service Manual

Ipf8000 series large-format printer

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1.1 Product Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................1-3

1.2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.2.2 Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.3 Ink tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.2.4 Cutter unit .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.2.5 Roll holder ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.2.6 Stand ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-5

1.2.7 Media take-up unit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6

1.2.8 Hard disk drive............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-7

1.2.9 Consumables ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-7

1.3 Product Specifications....................................................................................................................................................1-8

1.3.1 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-8

1.4 Detailed Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................1-9

1.4.1 Interface Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 1-9

1.5 Names and Functions of Components .........................................................................................................................1-10

1.5.1 Front ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

1.5.2 Rear ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-11

1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-12

1.5.4 Carriage...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-13

1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)............................................................................................................................................................. 1-13

1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................................1-14

1.6.1 Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-14

1.6.2 Display ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-15

1.6.3 Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-16

1.6.4 Basket Unit................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-32

1.7 Safety and Precautions .................................................................................................................................................1-38

1.7.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-38

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-38

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink.............................................................................................................................................................................................1-39

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-41

1.7.2 Other Precautions....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-42

1.7.2.1 Printhead .......................................................................................................................................................................................................1-42

1.7.2.2 Ink Tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................................1-43

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ......................................................................................................................................................................................1-44

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 1-46

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.........................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version ................................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity ............................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly.....................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature..................................................................................................................................................................................1-46

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery..................................................................................................................................................................1-46

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