Canon iPF9000 series User manual

Aug 8 2007
Service Manual
iPF9000 series

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Introduction
Symbols Used
This documentation uses the following symbols to indicate special information:
Symbol Description
Indicates an item of a non-specific nature, possibly classified as Note, Caution, or Warning.
Indicates an item requiring care to avoid electric shocks.
Indicates an item requiring care to avoid combustion (fire).
Indicates an item prohibiting disassembly to avoid electric shocks or problems.
Indicates an item requiring disconnection of the power plug from the electric outlet.
Indicates an item intended to provide notes assisting the understanding of the topic in question.
Indicates an item of reference assisting the understanding of the topic in question.
Provides a description of a service mode.
Provides a description of the nature of an error indication.
Memo
REF.

Introduction
The following rules apply throughout this Service Manual:
1. Each chapter contains sections explaining the purpose of specific functions and the relationship between electrical and mechanical systems with refer-
ence to the timing of operation.
In the diagrams, represents the path of mechanical drive; where a signal name accompanies the symbol , the arrow indicates the
direction of the electric signal.
The expression "turn on the power" means flipping on the power switch, closing the front door, and closing the delivery unit door, which results in
supplying the machine with power.
2. In the digital circuits, '1'is used to indicate that the voltage level of a given signal is "High", while '0' is used to indicate "Low".(The voltage value, how-
ever, differs from circuit to circuit.) In addition, the asterisk (*) as in "DRMD*" indicates that the DRMD signal goes on when '0'.
In practically all cases, the internal mechanisms of a microprocessor cannot be checked in the field. Therefore, the operations of the microprocessors
used in the machines are not discussed: they are explained in terms of from sensors to the input of the DC controller PCB and from the output of the
DC controller PCB to the loads.
The descriptions in this Service Manual are subject to change without notice for product improvement or other purposes, and major changes will be com-
municated in the form of Service Information bulletins.
All service persons are expected to have a good understanding of the contents of this Service Manual and all relevant Service Information bulletins and be
able to identify and isolate faults in the machine."

Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................1- 3
1.2.3 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................1- 3
1.2.4 Printhead.................................................................................................................................................................1- 3
1.2.5 Ink tank....................................................................................................................................................................1- 4
1.2.6 Ink tank....................................................................................................................................................................1- 5
1.2.7 Cutter unit................................................................................................................................................................1- 6
1.2.8 Roll holder ...............................................................................................................................................................1- 6
1.2.9 Stand.......................................................................................................................................................................1- 6
1.2.10 Media take-up unit.................................................................................................................................................1- 7
1.2.11 Hard disk drive.......................................................................................................................................................1- 8
1.2.12 Hard disk drive.......................................................................................................................................................1- 8
1.2.13 Consumables.........................................................................................................................................................1- 8
1.2.14 Consumables.......................................................................................................................................................1- 10
1.3 Product Specifications..............................................................................................................................1- 11
1.3.1 General Specifications...........................................................................................................................................1- 11
1.3.2 Product Specifications...........................................................................................................................................1- 12
1.3.3 Product Specifications...........................................................................................................................................1- 13
1.4 Detailed Specifications .............................................................................................................................1- 14
1.4.1 Printing mode ........................................................................................................................................................1- 14
1.4.2 Print Speed and Direction......................................................................................................................................1- 15
1.4.3 Print Speed and Direction......................................................................................................................................1- 22
1.4.4 Interface Specifications .........................................................................................................................................1- 28
1.5 Names and Functions of Components .....................................................................................................1- 29
1.5.1 Front......................................................................................................................................................................1- 29
1.5.2 Rear.......................................................................................................................................................................1- 30
1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside).................................................................................................................................................1- 31
1.5.4 Carriage.................................................................................................................................................................1- 32
1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside).........................................................................................................................................1- 32
1.5.6 Ink Tank Cover (Inside).........................................................................................................................................1- 33
1.6 Basic Operation........................................................................................................................................1- 34
1.6.1 Operation Panel.....................................................................................................................................................1- 34
1.6.2 Main Menu.............................................................................................................................................................1- 35
1.6.3 Main Menu.............................................................................................................................................................1- 50
1.6.4 Basket Unit............................................................................................................................................................1- 71
1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................1- 77
1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................1- 77
1.7.1.1 Moving Parts..........................................................................................................................................................................1- 77
1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 78
1.7.1.3 Electrical Parts.......................................................................................................................................................................1- 80
1.7.2 Other Precautions..................................................................................................................................................1- 81
1.7.2.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 1- 81
1.7.2.2 Ink tank ..................................................................................................................................................................................1- 82
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer............................................................................................................................................................... 1- 83
1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer......................................................................................................................1- 85
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer................................................................................................................................. 1- 85
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version ..........................................................................................................................................1- 85

Contents
1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity.....................................................................................................................................1- 85
1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly............................................................................................................................. 1- 85
1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature.......................................................................................................................................................... 1- 85
1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ............................................................................................................................................1- 85
Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE
2.1 Basic Operation Outline .............................................................................................................................2- 1
2.1.1 Printer Diagram........................................................................................................................................................2- 1
2.1.2 Printer Diagram........................................................................................................................................................2- 1
2.1.3 Print Signal Sequence .............................................................................................................................................2- 3
2.1.4 Print Signal Sequence .............................................................................................................................................2- 4
2.1.5 Print Driving .............................................................................................................................................................2- 5
2.1.6 Print Driving .............................................................................................................................................................2- 7
2.1.7 Print Driving .............................................................................................................................................................2- 9
2.2 Firmware ..................................................................................................................................................2- 11
2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on..........................................................................................................................2- 11
2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off..........................................................................................................................2- 12
2.2.3 Print Control...........................................................................................................................................................2- 13
2.2.4 Print Control...........................................................................................................................................................2- 13
2.2.5 Print Control...........................................................................................................................................................2- 21
2.2.6 Print Position Adjustment Function........................................................................................................................2- 28
2.2.7 Head Management ................................................................................................................................................2- 28
2.2.8 Printhead Overheating Protection Control.............................................................................................................2- 28
2.2.9 Pause between Pages...........................................................................................................................................2- 28
2.2.10 White Raster Skip ................................................................................................................................................2- 28
2.2.11 Sleep mode..........................................................................................................................................................2- 28
2.2.12 Hard disk drive.....................................................................................................................................................2- 28
2.3 Printer Mechanical System.......................................................................................................................2- 30
2.3.1 Outline....................................................................................................................................................................2- 30
2.3.1.1 Outline....................................................................................................................................................................................2- 30
2.3.2 Ink Passage...........................................................................................................................................................2- 31
2.3.2.1 Ink Passage...........................................................................................................................................................................2- 31
2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit..........................................................................................................................................................................2- 32
2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2- 34
2.3.2.4 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 37
2.3.2.5 Purge Unit.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 38
2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge........................................................................................................................................................... 2- 43
2.3.2.7 Air Flow..................................................................................................................................................................................2- 44
2.3.3 Paper Path.............................................................................................................................................................2- 45
2.3.3.1 Outline....................................................................................................................................................................................2- 45
2.3.3.2 Paper Path............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 46
2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2- 46
2.4 Printer Electrical System ..........................................................................................................................2- 47
2.4.1 Outline....................................................................................................................................................................2- 47
2.4.1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 47
2.4.1.2 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................ 2- 47
2.4.2 Main Controller.......................................................................................................................................................2- 50
2.4.2.1 Main controller PCB components .......................................................................................................................................... 2- 50
2.4.2.2 Main controller PCB components .......................................................................................................................................... 2- 52
2.4.3 Carriage Relay PCB...............................................................................................................................................2- 54
2.4.3.1 Carriage relay PCB components ........................................................................................................................................... 2- 54
2.4.4 Head Relay PCB....................................................................................................................................................2- 54
2.4.4.1 Head relay PCB components................................................................................................................................................. 2- 54
2.4.4.2 Head relay PCB components................................................................................................................................................. 2- 55
2.4.5 Motor Driver...........................................................................................................................................................2- 56
2.4.5.1 Media take-up PCB components ........................................................................................................................................... 2- 56
2.4.6 Maintenance Cartridge Relay PCB........................................................................................................................2- 56

Contents
2.4.6.1 Maintenance cartridge relay PCB components......................................................................................................................2- 56
2.4.7 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................2- 56
2.4.7.1 Power supply block diagram..................................................................................................................................................2- 56
2.5 Detection Functions with Sensors ............................................................................................................2- 57
2.5.1 Sensors for covers.................................................................................................................................................2- 57
2.5.2 Ink passage system...............................................................................................................................................2- 58
2.5.3 Carriage system ....................................................................................................................................................2- 60
2.5.4 Paper path system.................................................................................................................................................2- 62
2.5.5 Paper path system.................................................................................................................................................2- 62
2.5.6 Media take-up Unit ................................................................................................................................................2- 63
2.5.7 Others....................................................................................................................................................................2- 63
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Installation ..................................................................................................................................................3- 1
3.1.1 Making Pre-Checks.................................................................................................................................................3- 1
3.1.1.1 Making Pre-Checks.................................................................................................................................................................. 3- 1
3.1.1.2 Making Pre-Checks.................................................................................................................................................................. 3- 2
3.1.1.3 Making Pre-Checks.................................................................................................................................................................. 3- 3
3.1.2 Unpacking and Installation ......................................................................................................................................3- 4
3.1.2.1 Checking the Contents............................................................................................................................................................. 3- 4
3.1.2.2 Checking the Contents............................................................................................................................................................. 3- 7
3.1.2.3 Assembling the Stand............................................................................................................................................................3- 10
3.1.2.4 Installing the Printer............................................................................................................................................................... 3- 13
3.1.2.5 Installing the Media Take-up Unit ..........................................................................................................................................3- 19
3.1.2.6 Installing the Basket............................................................................................................................................................... 3- 23
3.1.2.7 Removing Protection Materials..............................................................................................................................................3- 27
3.1.3 Checking the Images/Operations..........................................................................................................................3- 29
3.1.3.1 Checking the Image and Operation .......................................................................................................................................3- 29
3.2 Transporting the Printer............................................................................................................................3- 30
3.2.1 Transporting the Printer.........................................................................................................................................3- 30
3.2.1.1 Transporting the Printer ......................................................................................................................................................... 3- 30
3.2.1.2 Transporting the Printer ......................................................................................................................................................... 3- 43
3.2.2 Reinstalling the Printer ..........................................................................................................................................3- 56
3.2.2.1 Reinstalling the Printer...........................................................................................................................................................3- 56
Chapter 4 DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
4.1 Service Parts ..............................................................................................................................................4- 1
4.1.1 Service parts............................................................................................................................................................4- 1
4.2 Disassembly/Reassembly...........................................................................................................................4- 2
4.2.1 Diassembly/Reassembly.........................................................................................................................................4- 2
4.3 Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly.......................................................................................4- 5
4.3.1 Note on locations prohibited from disassembly.......................................................................................................4- 5
4.3.2 Moving the carriage manually .................................................................................................................................4- 5
4.3.3 Units requiring draining of ink..................................................................................................................................4- 5
4.3.4 External Covers.......................................................................................................................................................4- 6
4.3.5 Drive Unit...............................................................................................................................................................4- 13
4.3.6 Carriage Unit .........................................................................................................................................................4- 14
4.3.7 Ink Tube Unit.........................................................................................................................................................4- 18
4.3.8 Feeder Unit............................................................................................................................................................4- 20
4.3.9 Purge Unit..............................................................................................................................................................4- 21
4.3.10 Ink Tank Unit........................................................................................................................................................4- 22
4.3.11 Linear Encoder ....................................................................................................................................................4- 25
4.3.12 Head Management Sensor .................................................................................................................................4- 26
4.3.13 PCBs....................................................................................................................................................................4- 27
4.3.14 Opening the cap and moving the wiper unit ........................................................................................................4- 28

Contents
4.3.15 Opening and closing ink supply valves................................................................................................................4- 29
4.3.16 Draining the ink....................................................................................................................................................4- 30
4.4 Applying the Grease.................................................................................................................................4- 31
4.4.1 Applying the Grease ..............................................................................................................................................4- 31
4.5 Adjustment and Setup Items ....................................................................................................................4- 34
4.5.1 Adjustment Item List ..............................................................................................................................................4- 34
4.5.2 Action to take after replacing the Carriage Unit or Multi Sensor............................................................................4- 34
4.5.3 Action to take after replacing the Feed Roller Encoder or Feed Roller..................................................................4- 34
4.5.4 Action to take after replacing the Head Management Sensor ...............................................................................4- 34
Chapter 5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Periodic Replacement Parts.......................................................................................................................5- 1
5.1.1 Periodic Replacement Parts ....................................................................................................................................5- 1
5.2 Consumable Parts......................................................................................................................................5- 1
5.2.1 Consumable Parts ...................................................................................................................................................5- 1
5.2.2 Consumable Parts ...................................................................................................................................................5- 2
5.2.3 Consumable Parts ...................................................................................................................................................5- 3
5.3 Periodic Maintenance.................................................................................................................................5- 4
5.3.1 Periodic Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................5- 4
Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................6- 1
6.1.1 Outline......................................................................................................................................................................6- 1
6.1.1.1 Outline of Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................... 6- 1
6.1.2 Troubleshooting When Warnings Occur..................................................................................................................6- 1
6.1.2.1 Ink Level: Check ......................................................................................................................................................................6- 1
6.1.2.2 Check maint cartridge capacity................................................................................................................................................6- 1
6.1.2.3 Ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank. .................................................................................................................................. 6- 1
6.1.2.4 No ink tank loaded. Check ink tank.......................................................................................................................................... 6- 1
6.1.2.5 Close Ink Tank Cover .............................................................................................................................................................. 6- 2
6.1.2.6 End of paper feed. Cannot feed paper more. ......................................................................................................................... 6- 2
6.1.2.7 Paper Type Wrong...................................................................................................................................................................6- 2
6.1.2.8 GARO W12xx .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 2
6.1.2.9 Check printed document..........................................................................................................................................................6- 2
6.1.2.10 Prepare for parts replacement. Call for service...................................................................................................................... 6- 3
6.1.2.11 Parts replacement time has passed. Call for service.............................................................................................................6- 3
6.1.3 Troubleshooting When Errors Occur .......................................................................................................................6- 3
6.1.3.1 03870001-2015 Cutter error ....................................................................................................................................................6- 3
6.1.3.2 03010000-200C/03010000-200E/03010000-200F/03010000-2017/03010000-2018/03016000-2010 multi sensor...............6- 3
6.1.3.3 03031000-2E0F Upper cover sensor error.............................................................................................................................. 6- 4
6.1.3.4 03031101-2E10 Ink tank cover switch error ............................................................................................................................ 6- 4
6.1.3.5 03031000-2E11 Carriage cover sensor error ..........................................................................................................................6- 4
6.1.3.6 03031000-2E12 Defective paper release lever ....................................................................................................................... 6- 4
6.1.3.7 03010000-2016/03010000-2E27 Paper feed error.................................................................................................................. 6- 5
6.1.3.8 03010000-200D Cut media end error...................................................................................................................................... 6- 5
6.1.3.9 03010000-2E1F/03060000-2E14/03060A00-2E00/03061000-2E15/03063000-2E08/03860002-2E02/03860002-2E0A/
03860002-2E0C Path mismatch error............................................................................................................................................6- 5
6.1.3.10 03862000-2E09 Insufficient roll media error.......................................................................................................................... 6- 5
6.1.3.11 03890000-2920 Media take-up motor error ...........................................................................................................................6- 6
6.1.3.12 03890000-2921 Media take-up paper detection sensor error................................................................................................6- 6
6.1.3.13 03060A00-2E1B Roll media end error................................................................................................................................... 6- 6
6.1.3.14 03861001-2405/03861001-2406 Borderless printing error.................................................................................................... 6- 6
6.1.3.15 03810104-2500/03810101-2501/03810102-2502/03810103-2503/03810112-2504/03810113-2505/03810106-2506/
03810105-2508/03810115-2509/03810107-250A/03810109-250B/03810108-250C No ink error................................................ 6- 6
6.1.3.16 03830104-2520/03830101-2521/03830102-2522/03830103-2523/03830112-2524/03830113-2525/03830106-2526/
03830105-2528/03830115-2529/03830107-252A/03830109-252B/03830108-252C Ink tank is not installed. ( This error occurs
when the ink tank is replaced.).......................................................................................................................................................6- 7

Contents
6.1.3.17 03800204-2540/03830201-2541/03830202-2542/03830203-2543/03830212-2544/03830213-2545/03830206-2546/
03830205-2548/03830215-2549/03830207-254A/03830209-254B/03830208-254C Invalid ink tank ID.......................................6-7
6.1.3.18 03830304-2560/03830301-2561/03830302-2562/03830303-2563/03830312-2564/03830313-2565/03830306-2566/
03830305-2568/03830305-2568/03830315-2569/03830307-256A/03830309-256B/03830308-256C Ink tank EEPROM error... 6- 7
6.1.3.19 03810204-2570/03810201-2571/03810202-2572/03810203-2573/03810212-2574/03810213-2575/03810206-2576/
03810205-2578/03810215-2579/03810207-257A/03810209-257B/03810208-257C Ink low error (occurs when replacing the
printhead)....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6- 7
6.1.3.20 03810204-2580/03810201-2581/03810202-2582/03810203-2583/03810212-2584/03810213-2585/03810206-2586/
03810205-2588/03810215-2589/03810207-258A/03810209-258B/03810208-258C Ink low error (occures when cleaning B is
executed)........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6- 8
6.1.3.21 03810204-2590/03810201-2591/03810202-2592/03810203-2593/03810212-2594/03810213-2595/03810206-2596/
03810205-2598/03810215-2599/03810207-259A/03810209-259B/03810208-259C Ink low error (occures when printing).........6- 8
6.1.3.22 03800301-2801/03800201-2802/03800401-2803/03800201-2812/03800302-2809/03800202-280A/03800402-280B/
03800202-2813 Printhead error.....................................................................................................................................................6- 8
6.1.3.23 03800101-2800/03800102-2808/03800201-2804/03800202-2807 Printhead installing error ...............................................6- 8
6.1.3.24 03800501-280D/03800502-280E Defective printhead nozzle ..............................................................................................6- 9
6.1.3.25 03841201-2816/03841201-2817/03841101-2818/03841001-2819/03841001-281B Maintenance cartridge error................6- 9
6.1.3.26 03010000-2820/03010000-2821/03010000-2822/03010000-2823/03130031-2F32/03010000-2F33/ Adjustment error...... 6- 9
6.1.3.27 03130031-260E Gap detection error...................................................................................................................................... 6- 9
6.1.3.28 03130031-260F Gap adjustment error................................................................................................................................. 6- 10
6.1.3.29 03130031-2618 VH voltage abnormality error ..................................................................................................................... 6- 10
6.1.3.30 03800500-2F2F/03800500-2F30 Head management sensor error .....................................................................................6- 10
6.1.3.31 03130031-2F16 Mist fan error..............................................................................................................................................6- 10
6.1.3.32 03130031-2F17 Suction fan error........................................................................................................................................6- 10
6.1.3.33 03030000-2E21 IEEE1394 Error .........................................................................................................................................6- 11
6.1.3.34 03130031-2F25 Carriage home position error..................................................................................................................... 6- 11
6.1.3.35 03130031-2F26/03130031-2F27 Carriage motor error........................................................................................................6- 11
6.1.3.36 03130031-2F1F/03130031-2F20 Defective sensor in purge unit.........................................................................................6- 11
6.1.3.37 03130031-2F22/03130031-2F23/03130031-2F2D Purge motor driving error .....................................................................6- 12
6.1.3.38 03130031-2F2A Feed roller home position error .................................................................................................................6- 12
6.1.3.39 03130031-2F3A valve open/close error ..............................................................................................................................6- 12
6.1.3.40 03130031-2F2E Roll media feeding error............................................................................................................................6- 12
6.1.3.41 03130031-2F28 Lift motor time out error ............................................................................................................................. 6- 12
6.1.3.42 031A1002-2905/031A1002-2906 Hard disk preservation error ........................................................................................... 6- 13
6.1.3.43 031A1001-2908/031A1006-2909 Hard disk error ................................................................................................................6- 13
6.1.3.44 03130031-2F13 A/D Converter external trigger output stopped ..........................................................................................6- 13
6.1.3.45 03130031-2F14 ASIC Register cannot be written................................................................................................................6- 13
6.1.3.46 03900001-4042/03900001-4049 Firmware error .................................................................................................................6- 13
6.1.3.47 E194-4034 Sensor calibration error .....................................................................................................................................6- 13
6.1.4 Troubleshooting When Service Call Errors Occur.................................................................................................6- 14
6.1.4.1 E141-4046 Recovery system's count error............................................................................................................................6- 14
6.1.4.2 E144-4047 Supply system's count error................................................................................................................................6- 14
6.1.4.3 E146-4001 Waste ink count full............................................................................................................................................. 6- 14
6.1.4.4 E161-403E/E161-403F Abnormally high head temperature..................................................................................................6- 14
6.1.4.5 E194-404A Non-discharge detection count error...................................................................................................................6- 14
6.1.4.6 E196-4040/E196-4041/E196-4042/E196-4043/E196-4044/E196-4045 Main controller PCB error.......................................6- 15
6.1.4.7 E198-401C/E198-401D/E198-401E RTC error......................................................................................................................6- 15
6.1.4.8 E602-401A HDD failure .........................................................................................................................................................6- 15
6.1.4.9 E602-401B HDD connection error.........................................................................................................................................6- 15
6.2 Location of Connectors and Pin Arrangement..........................................................................................6- 15
6.2.1 Main controller PCB...............................................................................................................................................6- 15
6.2.2 Main controller PCB...............................................................................................................................................6- 27
6.2.3 Carriage relay PCB................................................................................................................................................6- 37
6.2.4 Head relay PCB.....................................................................................................................................................6- 46
6.2.5 Head relay PCB.....................................................................................................................................................6- 54
6.3 Version Up................................................................................................................................................6- 62
6.3.1 Firmware Update Tool...........................................................................................................................................6- 62
6.4 Service Tools............................................................................................................................................6- 63
6.4.1 Tool List.................................................................................................................................................................6- 63

Contents
Chapter 7 SERVICE MODE
7.1 Service Mode .............................................................................................................................................7- 1
7.1.1 Service Mode Operation..........................................................................................................................................7- 1
7.1.2 Map of the Service Mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 2
7.1.3 Map of the Service Mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 9
7.1.4 Map of the Service Mode.......................................................................................................................................7- 16
7.1.5 Details of Service Mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 23
7.1.6 Details of Service Mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 32
7.1.7 Details of Service Mode.........................................................................................................................................7- 41
7.1.8 Sample Printout .....................................................................................................................................................7- 50
7.1.9 Sample Printout .....................................................................................................................................................7- 54
7.2 Special Mode............................................................................................................................................7- 58
7.2.1 Special Modes for Servicing ..................................................................................................................................7- 58
Chapter 8 ERROR CODE
8.1 Outline........................................................................................................................................................8- 1
8.1.1 Outline......................................................................................................................................................................8- 1
8.2 Warning Table............................................................................................................................................8- 1
8.2.1 Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................8- 1
8.3 Error Table .................................................................................................................................................8- 3
8.3.1 Errors.......................................................................................................................................................................8- 3
8.4 Sevice Call Table .......................................................................................................................................8- 6
8.4.1 Service call errors....................................................................................................................................................8- 6

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Contents
Contents
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 Features........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.2.3 Features........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.2.4 Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.5 Ink tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.2.6 Ink tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-5
1.2.7 Cutter unit .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.8 Roll holder ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.9 Stand ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.2.10 Media take-up unit..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.2.11 Hard disk drive........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.12 Hard disk drive........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.13 Consumables.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.2.14 Consumables............................................................................................................................................................................ 1-10
1.3 Product Specifications..................................................................................................................................................1-11
1.3.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-11
1.3.2 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-12
1.3.3 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-13
1.4 Detailed Specifications ................................................................................................................................................1-14
1.4.1 Printing mode............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-14
1.4.2 Print Speed and Direction.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-15
1.4.3 Print Speed and Direction.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-22
1.4.4 Interface Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-28
1.5 Names and Functions of Components .........................................................................................................................1-29
1.5.1 Front........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-29
1.5.2 Rear............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-30
1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside)..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-31
1.5.4 Carriage...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-32
1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)............................................................................................................................................................. 1-32
1.5.6 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)............................................................................................................................................................. 1-33
1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................................1-34
1.6.1 Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-34
1.6.2 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-35
1.6.3 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-50
1.6.4 Basket Unit................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-71
1.7 Safety and Precautions.................................................................................................................................................1-77
1.7.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-77
1.7.1.1 Moving Parts.................................................................................................................................................................................................1-77
1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink.............................................................................................................................................................................................1-78
1.7.1.3 Electrical Parts ..............................................................................................................................................................................................1-80
1.7.2 Other Precautions....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-81
1.7.2.1 Printhead .......................................................................................................................................................................................................1-81
1.7.2.2 Ink tank..........................................................................................................................................................................................................1-82
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer......................................................................................................................................................................................1-83
1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 1-85
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.........................................................................................................................................................1-85
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version................................................................................................................................................................1-85
1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity............................................................................................................................................................1-85

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1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly ....................................................................................................................................................1-85
1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature .................................................................................................................................................................................1-85
1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery .................................................................................................................................................................1-85

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1.1 Product Overview
1.1.1 Product Overview
0012-6197
iPF9000 / iPF9000S / iPF9100
This printer is a large-format printer that prints in a maximum width of 60 inches with high-speed photographic picture quality.
This printer is a stand-mounted type printer and is capable of output to either roll media or cut sheet.
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[1] Upper Cover [13] Stand
[2] Ink Tank Cover [14] Maintenance Cartridge Cover
[3] Ejection Slot [15] Maintenance Cartridge
[4] Ejection Guide [16] Operation Panel
[5] Output Stacker [17] Expansion Board Slot
[6] Roll Holder Slot [18] Ethernet Port
[7] Holder Stopper [19] USB Port
[8] Roll Holder [20] Accessory Pocket
[9] Paper Feed Slot [21] Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet
[10] Ejection Support [22] Power Supply Connector
[11] Release Lever [23] Carrying Handles
[12] Media Take-up Unit
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1.2 Features
1.2.1 Features
0012-6215
iPF9000
- Media pass in widths up to 60 inches (1524 mm).
- Large ink tanks save the need for their replacement.
- Uninterrupted printing from subtanks.
- Two kinds of BK inks loaded concurrently to eliminate the need for their replacement.
- Hard disk drive mounted for greater ease of job management and for driving on night time.
- Media take-up unit supported as a standard feature.
- Basket (option) can be mounted concurrently with a media take-up unit.
- 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 12-color pigment inks of MBK, BK,
PC, C, PM, M, Y, R, G, B, GY, and PGY, deliver high-quality photographic picture quality.
- USB2.0 high-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 make remaining roll media management possible.
- Borderless four-side printing support (roll media) removes 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.
- Ink supply through tubing to a completely independent printhead and large-capacity ink tanks.
1.2.2 Features
0017-8108
iPF9100
- Media pass in widths up to 60 inches (1524 mm).
- Large ink tanks save the need for their replacement.
- Uninterrupted printing from subtanks.
- Two kinds of BK inks loaded concurrently to eliminate the need for their replacement.
- Hard disk drive mounted for greater ease of job management and for driving on night time.
- Media take-up unit supported as a standard feature.
- Basket (option) can be mounted concurrently with a media take-up unit.
- 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 12-color pigment inks of MBK, BK, PC,
C, PM, M, Y, R, G, B, GY, and PGY, deliver high-quality photographic picture quality.
- USB2.0 high-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 make remaining roll media management possible.
- Borderless four-side printing support (roll media) removes 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.
- Ink supply through tubing to a completely independent printhead and large-capacity ink tanks.
Functional enhancements new to this model include:
- Higher image quality
Use of abrasion-resistant inks (MBK, BK, PGY, GY) offers enhanced image durability.
The color calibration feature adds to the faithfulness of color reproduction.
1.2.3 Features
0017-8109
iPF9000S
- Media pass in widths up to 60 inches (1524 mm).
- Large ink tanks save the need for their replacement.
- Uninterrupted printing from subtanks.
- Two kinds of BK inks loaded concurrently to eliminate the need for their replacement.
- Hard disk drive mounted for greater ease of job management and for driving on night time.
- Media take-up unit supported as a standard feature.
- Basket (option) can be mounted concurrently with a media take-up unit.
- 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 high-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 make remaining roll media management possible.
- Borderless four-side printing support (roll media) removes 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.
- Ink supply through tubing to a completely independent printhead and large-capacity ink tanks.
Functional enhancements new to this model include:
- Higher image quality
The color calibration feature adds to the faithfulness of color reproduction.
- High printing productivity
The 8-color pigment inks system offers enhanced printing productivity.
1.2.4 Printhead
0013-2742
iPF9000 / iPF9000S / iPF9100
The printhead that mounts on the carriage is an integrated six-color disposable printhead.
It has 2,560 nozzles for each color, comprising two trays of 1,280 nozzles each arranged in a zigzag pattern.
If print quality remains unimproved even after a specified cleaning operation, replace the printhead. Replacement about one year after the date of initial unpacking
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1.2.5 Ink tank
0012-6218
iPF9000 / iPF9100
Ink tanks are disposable.
The ink tanks come with 12 colors: mat black (MBK), black (BK), photocyan (PC), cyan (C), photomagenta (PM), magenta (M), yellow (Y), red (R), blue (B),
green (G), gray (GY) and photogray (PGY). Each of these inks are pigment ink.
The 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 or when six months expire after the date of initial unpacking, whichever
occurs earlier.
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