Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF650 Series User Manual

Chapter 2
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2.1.4 Print Driving
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iPF650 / iPF655
Print and control signals are transferred via the carriage PCB to the printheads to discharge inks from the nozzle assembly at printing.
Each printhead has 12 trains of nozzles arranged in a zigzag pattern.
This printer uses one printhead.
(In installed state, from left to right, C, M, Y, MBK, MBK, BK)
Print signals directed at each nozzle train are even-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-EV) and odd-numbered nozzle data (Hx-x-DATA-x-OD). These are
transferred in timing with a data transfer clock (Hx-CLK) and data latch pulses (Hx-LT).
The Heat Enable (Hx-x-HE-x) drive control signal enables inks to be discharged from the nozzles.
1. Pint drive control
Each train of nozzles in a printhead has 2,560 nozzles.
Ink discharge nozzles are selected split in 40-, 20- or 10-nozzle blocks according to the Block Enable information in the even-numbered nozzle data and odd-num-
bered nozzle data.
Each selected block of nozzles is impressed with a Heat Enable signal generated with variable pulse widths according to the head rank, head temperature and printer
temperature for optimized ink discharges. The nozzles are driven by heater boards in the nozzles to discharge inks. Optimal nozzle blocks are selected according
to the print path.
The diagram below illustrates the relationship between a 40-block nozzle and nozzles driven.
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The pattern is repeated until 2560 nozzles is reached.
Printhead nozzle No.
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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)