Canon CX-G6400 User manual

CX-G6400
Moving or Transporting the Printer
COLOR CARD PRINTER
●The printer is not designed to be moved once the inks are installed and the printer is
powered on. Moving the printer after this point can cause ink to leak, splash, splatter,
spill, etc. ("leakage"), resulting in injury and/or damage to people and/or property,
including but not limited to re or electrical shock arising from ink coming into contact
with printer components.
●If the printer has to be moved, follow the procedures in this manual that describe how
to move or transport the printer to help you avoid injury and minimize ink leakage
and/or damage arising from ink leakage. However, these procedures do not guarantee
the ink will not leak and cause injury and/or damage.
●DISCLAIMER: Canon disclaims all warranties and/or liability for damage caused by ink
leakage resulting from moving or transporting the printer after inks are installed and
the printer is powered on. If you move the printer after inks are installed and the printer
is powered on, you do so at your own risk.
●Refer to the printer's warranty for additional details.
This manual describes the procedures for moving or transporting the printer. Be sure to read
this manual prior to this operation.
CAUTION:

Table of Contents
Before You Begin.............................................................................................1
Moving the Printer Indoors......................................................................2
Transporting the Printer.......................................................................... 10
Initiating [Preparation for transporting the Printer] from the Printer Drive r..10
Packing the Printer............................................................................................18
Installing the Printer.........................................................................................23
Installation .................................................................................................23
How to Install...........................................................................................25
●When moving the printer indoors:
Move the printer following the procedure described in "Moving the Printer
Indoors (P.2)".
●When transporting the printer over a long distance for
relocation, maintenance, etc. or by use of an airplane, train,
automobile, etc.:
Make preparations following the procedure described in "Transporting the
Printer (P.10)".

Before You Begin
■Conventions
The following marks are used in this manual.
Warning
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Caution
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Important
Instructions including important information. To avoid damage and injury or improper use of the
product, be sure to read these indications.
Note
Instructions including notes for operation and additional explanations.
■Sample Screens
• The sample CX-G6400 printer driver screens displayed in this manual were created with Windows 10.
■Trademarks
• Canon and the Canon logo are trademarks of Canon Inc.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
■Abbreviations
Throughout this manual the following abbreviations are used in text.
• Microsoft Windows 10 is abbreviated as "Windows 10"
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 is abbreviated as "Windows 8.1"
• Microsoft Windows 7 is abbreviated as "Windows 7"
• Microsoft Windows is abbreviated as "Windows"
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Moving the Printer Indoors
When moving the printer on the same floor or to another floor, follow the procedure below.
Important
• Administrative privileges may be required to configure printer settings. For more details, see
"Using Utility Features" in the User's Guide.
• When printing is in progress or any error has occurred, [Preparation for Moving the Printer] cannot
be initiated.
• Close the Status Monitor if it is running.
• In a printer sharing environment, do not launch the Status Monitor on the client when working
on a server, or launch it on the server when working on the client. The process may not complete
correctly if the Status Monitor is running.
• Initiating "Preparation for Moving the Printer" consumes ink. Initiate the procedure only when
necessary.
1 Press the tray key to move the feeder lift tray downward.
Wait until it stops.
TRAY
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2 Remove the paper from the feeder lift tray, and then close the auxiliary tray.
3 Check the maintenance cartridge warning lamp
When the maintenance cartridge warning lamp is lit, replace the maintenance cartridge
with a new one.
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Note
• To replace the maintenance cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge" in the User's
Guide.
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4 Open [Devices and Printers].
For Windows 10:
Right-click on Start and then select Windows System Tools -> Control Panel -> Hardware
and Sound -> Devices and Printers.
For Windows 8.1:
From the Desktop charms, select Settings -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound ->
Devices and Printers.
For Windows 7:
Select the Start menu -> Devices and Printers.
5 Open [Printer Properties].
Right-click on the printer icon and then select the [Printer Properties].
The printer driver setup window appears.
6 On the [Utility] tab, click [Preparation for Moving the Printer].
A confirmation message appears.
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7 Click [Yes].
It takes approximately 3 minutes for ink to drain from the printer.
Do not operate the printer before the message indicating that [Preparation for Moving the
Printer] has completed appears.
Important
• While ink is being drained, ensure the following precautions to avoid interrupting the procedure.
- Do not turn off the printer.
- Do not open/close the ink tank door or maintenance cartridge door.
- Do not operate any other printer components.
8 Check that execution of [Preparation for Moving the Printer] is completed,
click [OK].
Important
• Do not turn off the printer before confirm the printer's status (→P. 6).
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9 Check the maintenance cartridge warning lamp.
When the maintenance cartridge warning lamp is lit or blinking, replace the maintenance
cartridge with a new one.
or
MC MC
Note
• To replace the maintenance cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge" in the User's
Guide.
10 Make sure the maintenance cartridge door and ink tank door are closed.
Maintenance cartridge door
Ink tank door
Important
• If the maintenance cartridge door or ink tank door is open, the auto stacker will not go down
when the printer is powered off.
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11 Turn the power o after you conrm that the printer has stopped.
Press the power key for at least 1 second.
TRAY
Important
• Do not press the power key after the printer has turned off. Doing so will cause ink to refill in the
printer.
12 Close the auto stacker.
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13 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable.
Important
• When the power lamp is lit or blinking, do not remove the power plug from the outlet. A printer
failure could result.
14 Move the printer.
Caution
• This product weighs about 25 kg. (55 lbs)
With one person standing at the front and
another at the back, lift the printer while holding
the left and right handles provided at the
bottom of the printer. Bend your knees and use
your legs to lift the printer. Bending your back to
lift it can cause injury. Ensure a good grip before
raising the printer to avoid dropping it and
causing damage.
In addition, if you hold the feeder area or auto
stacker (paper eject section), you may damage
or drop the printer, which may result in an injury.
• Always hold the printer level and carry it slowly. Ink spillage inside the printer can cause fire
or serious electrical shock or damage the printer.
Note
• There is no need to remove the ink tank.
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