Canon imagePROGRAF W8400 User manual

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Chapter 1
Basic Use
Chapter 2
Using Various Media
Chapter 3
Printing by Objective
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Chapter 5
Using the Printer
in a Network
Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operating the
Function Menu
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User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Basic Use
Chapter 2 Using Various Media
Chapter 3 Printing by Objective
Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 5 Using the Printer in a Network
Environment
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Operating the Function Menu
Quick Menu
Loading Roll Media
Unexpected Printing Results
Removing Media Jams
Message Is Displayed
Ink in a Tank Run Out
Operation Panel Setting List
Printer Driver
Options
• Setup the Media Take-up Unit
• Cutter Unit
How to Use This Guide
 imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Photoshop Guide
 imagePROGRAF HDI Driver Guide
 Media Configuration Tool Guide
Windows Macintosh
Windows
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Chapter 2
Using Various Media
Chapter 3
Printing by Objective
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Chapter 5
Using the Printer
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Environment
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operating the
Function Menu
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Chapter 2
Using Various Media
Chapter 3
Printing by Objective
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Chapter 5
Using the Printer
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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7
Operating the
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Chapter 1 Basic Use
Printer Part Names .....................................................................................1-2
Printer Main Unit ....................................................................................................1-2
Switching the Printer On and Off ................................................................1-7
Switching the Printer On ........................................................................................1-7
Switching the Printer Off ........................................................................................1-8
Online and Offline ..................................................................................................1-9
What’s On the Operation Panel? ..............................................................1-11
Viewing the Display .............................................................................................1-11
Using the Operation Panel Buttons ..................................................................... 1-12
Reading Operation Panel Lamps ........................................................................1-14
Function Menus ........................................................................................1-15
How to Perform Menu Settings ............................................................................ 1-17
Menu Settings Summary Tables ......................................................................... 1-19
Printer Driver ............................................................................................1-31
What the Printer Driver Can Do ...........................................................................1-31
Main Sheet .........................................................................................................1-34
Page Setup Sheet ..............................................................................................1-36
Layout Sheet .......................................................................................................1-37
Maintenance Sheet ..............................................................................................1-37
Printing .....................................................................................................1-38
Printing From Windows .......................................................................................1-38
Printing from a Macintosh .................................................................................... 1-40
Canceling a Print Job ...............................................................................1-44
Canceling a Print Job from Windows ................................................................... 1-44
Canceling a Print Job from Macintosh .................................................................1-45
Options .....................................................................................................1-50
Consumables ...........................................................................................1-52
Specifications ...........................................................................................1-55
Basic Environmental Performance ...........................................................1-58
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Printer Part Names
Printer Main Unit
Front View
a Top Cover
Remove this cover to install the printhead, to load media,
or to remove sheets of paper jammed in the printer. (→
P. 4 - 11 , P.6-37)
b Cutter Grooves
If cutting paper manually, make sure the cutter is in
contact with this wall at all times.
c Ejection Guide
Printed media is delivered to the paper catch tray. Open
the ejection guide to load the roll media.
d Roll Holder Slot
This groove guides the roll holder. (→ P.2-31)
e Holder Stopper
The part that fastens the roll media to the roll holder.
(→ P.2-28)
f Spool Prevention Stay
This part prevents printed matter from being snagged on
the roll holder or paper feed slot.
g Output stacker (provided with optional stand)
A cloth tray that catches print media ejected from the
printer.
h Paper Feed Slot
Insert paper here when loading roll media. (→ P. 2 - 2 8 )
i Roll Holder
The holder where the roll media is loaded. (→ P. 2 - 2 8 )
j Right Back Cover
Open to replace ink tanks.
k Operation Panel
Provides the display panel and the operation panel
buttons. For more details, please refer to “Using the
Operation Panel Buttons”. (→ P.1-12)
l Release Lever
The lever that releases the media. If you are loading or
manually feeding paper, pull up this lever and open the
paperweight bar. (→ P.2-32)
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m Maintenance Cartridge
The cartridge that vacuums and collects excess ink.
Replace the maintenance cartridge when a message
appears prompting you to replace the cartridge.
(→ P. 4 - 1 4 )
n Moving Handles
Grasp the handles provided on the base of the printer to
lift or move the printer.
o Maintenance Cartridge Cover
Open this cover to replace the maintenance cartridge.
(→ P. 4 - 1 4 )
p Stand
This is a table designed specially for this printer. Casters
are attached to the legs to make it easy to move. An
optional Media Take-up Unit can also be installed.
q Stopper
The part that locks the casters of the printer stand.
Back View
a Moving Handles
Grasp the moving handles provided on the base of the
printer to lift or move the printer.
b Expansion Board Slots
Provided for installing a network interface board or
IEEE1394 expansion board. Remove the two screws to
insert the board. (→Quick Start Guide)
Printers sold in the U.S.A. are shipped with the Network
board installed as a standard item (not an option).
cUSBPort
This is the communication port for USB High Speed 2.0.
Connect the USB cable here to connect the printer to the
computer via USB. (→Quick Start Guide)
d Accessory Pocket
Holds the printer manual, tools for assembly, and extra
ink tanks.
e Power Supply Connector
Provides a connection point for the printer power cord.
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Inside the Top Cover
a Top Cover Roller
This roller prevent the paper from peeling during output.
b Paper Alignment Line
When you are loading roll media, load it so that the
media is parallel to the right side of this guideline.
(→ P. 2 - 2 8 )
c Carriage Shaft
The carriage moves on the carriage shaft.
d Paperweight
An important part of the paper feed path. The plate
keeps the paper straight in the paper path.
ePlaten
The printhead moves across the platen when it prints. A
suction port is provided on the front surface to prevent
the media from floating out of position.
f Borderless Printing Ink Grooves
Receives ink that drains from the edges of the media
during borderless printing.
g Standard Cutter Unit
This guide is used to feed paper. Remove this part if
mounting an optional cutter unit.
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Carriage (Inside Top Cover)
aCarriage
The important part that moves the printhead during
printing.
b Printhead Fixer Cover
This cover locks and holds the printhead in place.
(→ P. 4 - 2 1 )
c Printhead
An important component that is equipped with the print
nozzles. The printer is shipped without the printhead
installed. You must install the printhead after unpacking
the printer. (→Quick Start Guide)
d Printhead Fixer Lever
This is the lever that locks the printhead fixer cover.
Open this lever to open the printhead fixer cover.
(→ P. 4 - 2 1 )
e Cutter Blade
The cutter unit that cuts print media automatically.
(→ P. 4 - 2 7 )
f Printhead Height Adjustment Lever
Use to adjust the height of the printhead. You will need to
adjust the height of the printhead for high quality printing
and printing on special media. (→ P. 2 - 4 3 )
g Shaft Cleaner
The shaft cleaner prevents the carriage shaft from
becoming dirty. This cleaner must be replaced at the
same time as the maintenance cartridge is replaced.
(→ P.4-19)
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Back View Inside Right Back Cover
a Bk Ink Tank or MBk Ink Tank
b PC Ink Tank
c C Ink Tank
d PM Ink Tank
e M Ink Tank
f Y Ink Tank
These are the ink cartridges. The printer is shipped
without the ink cartridges installed. You must install the
ink cartridges after unpacking the printer.
g Bk/MBk Ink Tank Covers
h PC Ink Tank Cover
i C Ink Tank Cover
j PM Ink Tank Cover
k M Ink Tank Cover
l Y Ink Tank Cover
These covers lock and protect the ink tanks. Open this
cover to replace an ink tank.
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Switching the Printer On and Off
Follow the procedure below to switch the printer on and off.
Note
zThis section describes examples of how to use the
printer for normal operations after it has been set up. If
you have not finished setting up the printer, first follow
the instructions in the “Quick Start Guide” to confirm
the setup and operation of the printer.
zWhen turning ON the printer power supply, also turn
ON the power supply to the Macintosh that is turned
OFF, but connected to the printer using a USB cable,
at the same time.
In this case, disconnect the USB cable. (If the printer
and Macintosh are connected by USB cable, this may
solve the problem.)
Switching the Printer On
Switch on the printer before you execute a print job from the
computer.
1Press the Power button.
Printer initialization starts after the Online lamp and
Message lamp start flashing. After the initialization
has completed and media has been loaded, the
Ready lamp and Online lamp light, and the printer is
ready to print.
If no print media is loaded in the printer when the
printer is switched on, Offline is displayed and the
printer waits for you to load media in the printer.
If the Message lamp is flashing, read the message
on the printer operation display and take the
appropriate action. “Message Is Displayed”
(→ P. 6 - 2 ).
If the display or Online lamps do not light, check the
power cord connection at the printer to make sure
that it is secure. (→Quick Start Guide)
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
Bk
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Online
Load Roll Media
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
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Switching the Printer Off
When you are finished using the printer, follow this
procedure to switch the printer off.
Important
zNever switch the printer off, and never unplug the
power cord during a print job. This could damage the
printer.
zRemove the roll from the printer if you do not intend to
print from the roll for a long period. Leaving the roll
media in the standby position for an extended period
could cause poor feeding.
1Look at the display and confirm that a print
job is not in progress.
If you see an error message displayed, take the
required corrective action, and then make sure there
are no remaining print jobs.
If a print job is in progress, wait for the print job to
complete before switching off the printer.
2Press and hold down the Power button until
you see Shut Down.. in the display, and then
release the button.
Please Wait.. is displayed for a few seconds, then
the printer goes off.
Online
Bk
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Shut Down..
Please Wait..
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
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Online and Offline
When the Printer Is Operating
This printer has three operation modes: online, offline
and menu mode. Each mode is described below.
zOnline Mode
The printer immediately processes print jobs sent from
the computer.
zOffline Mode
The printer receives jobs from the computer but the
jobs are held without being processing. While the
printer is offline, you can load or cut media manually,
access the carriage, and perform other procedures.
The printer also goes offline automatically whenever
the printer cannot start processing a print job, such as
when there is no print media loaded, or when an error
occurs, etc.
zMenu Mode
In menu mode, the printer function menus are
displayed on the printer display. Press the buttons on
the operation panel to set or execute the functions in
the menus. Like offline mode, this mode pauses all
jobs without processing.
Note
zUse the Use Power Save and sleep mode settings on
the printer operation panel to set the ON/OFF timing. If
Use Power Save is set to ON, you can set the time
until sleep with Sleep Timer. (→ P.1-27)
zIf the printer remains idle for more than 15 minutes
with the cover closed (i.e., if no print jobs are received
or if no operation panel buttons are pressed), the
printer automatically enters Use Power Save to
conserve power. Only the Online lamp remains on
while the printer is in Use Power Save; the display and
other lamps remain off. The printer awakens from Use
Power Save automatically if it receives a print job or if
you press any button on the operation panel. The
printer requires about 5 seconds to recover from sleep
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How to Switch Modes
You can use the Online button to switch between printer
operation modes.
1Press the Online button to select a new
operation mode.
Every time you press the Online button, the mode
selection changes in this order: Online / Offline /
MAIN MENU.
zOnline Mode
In online mode, Online is displayed on the operation
panel, and the Online lamp lights.
If no media is loaded, or if a message is displayed on
the operation panel, the printer will not enter online
mode even if you press the Online button. The printer
automatically enters online mode when you clear the
cause of the error.
zOffline Mode
In offline mode, Offline is displayed on the operation
panel, and the Online lamp goes off.
zMenu Mode
In menu mode, MAIN MENU is displayed on the
operation panel, and you can use the arrow keys ([]
[] [] []) and the OK button to operate the
function menus.
Online
Bk
Offline
Feed Paper
MAIN MENU
Head Clianing
Online Status Offline Status
When Paper Is Not
Loaded or Error
Has Occurred
Paper Not Loaded
Function Menu Display Mode
Online
Bk
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Offline
Feed Paper
Data
Information Power
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
MAIN MENU
Head Cleaning
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
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What’s On the Operation Panel?
The printer operation panel of this printer provides a display
(a), 10 buttons (b) and 5 lamps (c).
z“Viewing the Display” (→ P. 1 - 11 )
z“Using the Operation Panel Buttons” (→ P.1-12)
z“Reading Operation Panel Lamps” (→ P.1-14)
Viewing the Display
The display shows the current status of the printer.
Standby
zLine 1:
The first line of the display shows the current operating
status of the printer.
zLine 2:
The abbreviation for the currently installed black ink
tank (Bk for Photo Black Ink, MBk for Matte Black Ink)
is displayed on the left. (→ P. 2 - 2 )
The level of the ink supply in each ink tank is displayed
in the center, and the amount of space remaining in the
maintenance cartridge is displayed on the right as a
percentage.
Print Job Processing
zLine 1:
The first line of the display shows the current
processing status of the printer.
zLine 2:
Displays the job name and other information.
Function Menu Display
zLine 1:
Displays the name of the menu or menu item.
zLine 2:
Displays the currently selected menu item.
A right arrow at the right end of the line indicates that
there are more options.
A down arrow at the right end of the line indicates that
there are more menu sublevels. When both cases
exist, you will see a down arrow and right arrow
displayed alternately.
Note
zFor more details about the function menus, refer to
“How to Perform Menu Settings” (→ P.1-17).
Online
BK     
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
a
b
c
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Printing
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Items and Setting Values Display
zLine 1:
Displays the name of the setting.
zLine 2:
Displays the item or value of the setting.
A value prefixed with an equals sign (=) indicates the
current selection.
Note
zFor more details about the function menus, refer to
Chapter 1 “How to Perform Menu Settings” (→ P.1-17).
Message Display
Printing stops and the Message lamp starts flashing when
the printer requires user intervention. Take the necessary
steps to resolve the problem when this occurs.
In some cases you can continue printing once a message
has been displayed to notify you that the printer needs user
intervention. When the Message lamp lights, press any
button to extinguish the lamp and the message.
Note
zFor more details about what to do when an error
message appears, refer to “Message Is Displayed”
(→ P. 6 - 2 ).
zWhile the printer is printing, warming up, or performing
other operations, the right back cover, top cover, and
release lever are locked and cannot be opened.
Using the Operation Panel Buttons
The buttons on the operation panel are used for the
functions described below.
aPower button
Press this button to turn ON and OFF the printer.
zPrinter off:
Press to switch the printer on.
zPrinter on:
Press and hold down the button for 1 second min.
Shut Down.. will be displayed, and the power supply
will be turned off.
bOnline button
This button is used to switch the printer between offline,
online and menu display modes.
zOnline mode:
Press to switch the printer offline.
zOffline mode:
Press to switch the printer to menu mode.
zMenu mode:
Cancels the current menu operation and switches to
online mode. If a maintenance cartridge error is being
displayed, this also temporarily clears the error and allows
you to switch the printer to online mode. However, you
cannot switch to online mode when other messages are
displayed or when there is no paper loaded.
zWhile a job is processing:
Puts the printer in pause mode. The current print job
pauses temporarily.
Media Type
=Plain Paper
ERROR E02501
Rep. Y Ink Tank
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
b
a
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
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cPaper Source button
zOnline, offline, or menu modes:
Press and hold for 1 second or more to switch between
Roll Media and Cut Sheet as the feed source. You
cannot change the paper source if the top cover, right
back cover, or release lever is open.
dOK button
zSetting value display:
Selects the value or setting, or executes the function,
currently displayed on the operation panel.
eInformation button
Displays the submenu. The submenu displays information
about ink, the maintenance cartridge, media, printhead
height, printhead service life, and parts service life in a
prescribed order. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds
to start Head Cleaning A . ( → P.4-39 )
Further, if the roll has been loaded and the remaining
paper amount detection function has been turned ON,
the length of the roll will be displayed.
fStop/Eject button
zOnline, offline, and menu modes:
Press and hold for 1 second or more to cancel printing
or ink drying, or to eject the media.
zPause mode:
Press and hold for 1 second or more to cancel a
paused job and eject the media.
g[] button
zOffline mode:
Press and hold for 1 second or more to move the
carriage to the center of the platen.
zMenu mode:
Operates as a menu selection button that displays the
previous menu item or setting value.
h[] Button
zOffline mode:
If you are using the roll feed, this functions as a manual
feed button that advances the paper.
zMenu mode:
Press this button to open the next menu level below.
i[] Button
zOffline mode:
If you are using the roll feed, this functions as a manual feed
button that reverse feeds the paper back onto the roll.
zMenu mode:
Press to return one level up and display the previous
menu item.
j[] Button
zOffline mode:
Press and hold for 1 second or more to move the
carriage to the center of the platen.
zMenu mode:
Operates as a scroll button to display the next
candidate for selection on the operation panel.
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
c
e
f
d
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
j
h
i
g
Online
Cleaning
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Reading Operation Panel Lamps
The lamps on the operation panel indicate the following
states.
a Data lamp
zFlashing:
If the printer is printing, this indicates that the printer is
receiving or processing a print job.
If the printer is not printing, the printer is either in pause
mode and has a paused job, or the printer has received
data that it cannot process, or the firmware is being
updated.
zOff:
There are no jobs in the printer.
b Message lamp
zOn:
A warning is displayed on the operation panel.
zFlashing:
An error has occurred.
zOff:
The printer is operating normally, or the printer is
switched off.
c Roll Media lamp
zOn:
Roll media is selected as the paper source.
d Cut Sheet lamp
zOn:
Cut sheet is selected as the paper source.
e Online lamp
zOn:
The printer is online or the printer is processing or
spooling a print job.
zOff:
The printer is either offline, in pause mode, in menu
mode, is initializing immediately after power on, or has
been switched off.
Data
Information Power
Offline
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Message
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Online
Cleaning
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Basic Use
Function Menus
You can use the operation panel to access and use all the
functions built into the printer. You can use the menus to make
system settings, set up options, clean the printhead, and make
test prints, etc. You can press the Information button at any
time to view the submenu and view information about the ink
levels, media, and height of the printhead .
Printer Function Priorities
The settings configured on the printer operation panel
are used as the default settings for all print jobs.
However, if the same settings have been configured by
the printer driver then the printer driver settings have
priority when print jobs are executed.
Function Menu Flow Summaries
The following illustration shows you how the menu items
in the function menus are organized. Press [] or [] to
display the previous or next item, press [] to display
the next level below, or press [] to return to the
previous level. You can also press the OK button to
accept the settings for each menu item.

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zMAIN MENU
zSubmenu (Information Button)
IP Address DHCP BOOTP RARP
MAIN MENU
Head Cleaning A
Drying_Time Scan Wait Time NearEnd RllMrgn Far End RllMrgn Media Thickness VacuumStrngth Standard Cutter Cut Speed CutDustReduct. Correct Smear Skew Check Lv. Width Detection Return Defaults Advanced Adj. Standard Adj. Auto Print Standard Adj. Advanced Adj. Fine Tuning TCP/IP IP Mode Protocol IP Setting NetWare Frame Type Print Service Auto Detect Comm.Mode Ethernet Type Spanning Tree MAC Address Buzzer Head Ht. Wrning
Subnet Mask Default G/W
Head Cleaning B (Media Type) Auto Head Adj. Feed Priority Adjust Band Adjust Length Color Adj. EOP Timer TCP/IP NetWare AppleTalk Ethernet Driver Init. Settings Replace P.head Move Printer
Head Cleaning Med.Detail Set. ChangeBkInkType Rep. Ink Tank Adjust Printer Interface Setup Maintenance System Setup
Med.type Wrning Bk Ink Tank PC Ink Tank C Ink Tank PM Ink Tank M Ink Tank Y Ink Tank Return Defaults Color Adj. PM Color Adj. PC Color Adj. Y Color Adj. M Color Adj. C Color Adj. K
Online
*4*3
*8
*3*3*7*6*5 *7 *7 *7 *7
*9
*1
*2
*3
*4
*5
Displayed only when Enable is selected as the Take-up Reel.
Displayed only when media is loaded.
Not displayed during maintenace cartridge warning.
Displayed only during printing.
Displayed only when Band Joint is selected as the Feed Priority.
Displayed only when Print Length is selected as the Feed Priority.
Displayed only when Network board is installed.
Displayed only when Automatic is selected as the IP Mode.
Displayed only when Manual is selected as the IP Mode.
*6
*7
*8
*9
Chng Head Hght
Force Cutting Media Type Auto Feed Take-up Reel
Option Cut
Test Print Information
Document Name User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface Coverage Cut Count
Status Print Media Details Print Job Log Menu Map
Nozzle Check
Version
RAM
Ext. Interface
MAC Address Error Log Job Log Counter
Time Zone Reset MediaType
Warning
Change Cutter
Keep Media Size Chk Remain.Roll
Roll Length Set
Nozzle Check
Stop Ink Check
Sleep Timer Use Power Save
Length Unit Date Format Language
Information
SUB MENU
Ink :
MT
K
PC
C
PM
MY Width : (Paper Width)
(Media Type)
Remaining : (Paper Remaining)m
## Printable Head Height (L/M/H)
Best Head Hght (L/M/H)

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Basic Use
How to Perform Menu Settings
When making the function menu settings, press the Online
button to display the menus, then use the [], [], [],
[], and OK buttons to operate the menus.
Making Settings
This section explains how to set the sleep timer as an
example of how to use the operation panel buttons.
Note
zCheck that the Use Power Save function is turned
ON. If the Use Power Save function is turned OFF, the
sleep timer cannot be set.
1If the printer is off, press the Power button to
switch the printer on.
After a few seconds Online is displayed in the
operation panel and the Online lamp lights.
2Press the Online button to select the MAIN
MENU.
3Press the [] or [] button to select
System Setup, and then press [].
The next level of the menu is displayed.
4Press [] or [] to select Sleep Timer
then press [].
The setting value for the selected item appears.
5Press the [] or [] button to select the
desired setting then press the OK button.
An equals sign (=) is displayed to the left of the
setting value and setting is updated.
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
MAIN MENU
Head Cleaning
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
MAIN MENU
System Setup
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
System Setup
Sleep Timer
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)
Sleep Timer
10 min.
Data
Information Power
Offline
Menu
Message
Online
Cleaning
(3 sec.)
Stop/Eject
(1 sec.)