Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF650 Series User Manual

Chapter 2
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2.5.3 Carriage system
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Carriage HP sensor
The photointerrupter-based carriage HP sensor detects the home position of the carriage.
Installed on the right side plate of the printer, the sensor detects an edge of the carriage home position on the carriage unit under carriage unit under carriage move-
ment control.
The printer establishes the carriage home position from the position at which its edge is detected as a reference position.
Linear encoder sensor
Mounted on the back of the carriage, the linear encoder detects the position of the carriage from a slit in the linear scale during its movement.
Lift cam sensor
A photointerrupter-based sensor. After the sensor light is shielded by the flag, the lift motor is driven by a predetermined number of pulses to regulate the separation
between the printheads and platen automatically.
Ambient temperature sensor
The thermostat-based ambient temperature sensor mounted on the carriage PCB detects the ambient temperature to which the carriage is exposed.
The resistance of the thermistor that varies as a function of temperature changes in the printer is transmitted to the main controller via the carriage PCB.
The ambient temperature is used to help calibrate the head temperature sensor and detect abnormal ambient temperatures.
Head temperature sensor
The head temperature sensor detects the temperature of the printhead.
The printhead temperature is transmitted to the main controller via the carriage PCB.
The printhead temperature is used to help control the head drive and detect abnormal printhead temperatures.
Printhead contact detection
The printhead contact detects the status of printhead installation by electrical means.
The contact detects the status of contact from voltage changes in the flexible cables on the carriage side that come into contact with two terminals of the printhead
with remote contact surfaces, the power terminals and GND terminal.
Lift Cam Sensor
Carriage HP Sensor
Multi Sensor
Linear Encoder Sensor

Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF650 Series Specifications

General

Maximum Print Resolution	2400 x 1200 dpi
Number of Ink Colors	5
Maximum Media Width	24 inches
Interface	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Weight	approximately 97 lbs
Technology	Inkjet
Number of Nozzles	15, 360
Cutter	Automatic
Memory	256 MB
Interface Type	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Power Supply	AC 100-240V (50-60Hz)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	39.3 x 34.3 x 42.2 inches
Printer Type	Large Format Printer
Print Technology	Inkjet
Ink Type	Dye/Pigment Reactive Ink
Media Width	8 - 24 in
Media Thickness	0.07 - 0.8 mm
Roll Paper Size	8 - 24 in
Hard Drive	No
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Power Consumption (Operating)	140W (or less)
Media Sizes	Up to 24 inches
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Mac
Power Consumption	140W (or less)