Canon imagePROGRAF iPF815 Service Manual

Contents
Contents
2.1 Basic Operation Outline.............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Printer Diagram ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Print Signal Sequence............................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3 Print Driving............................................................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2 Firmware..................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on ........................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off ........................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.3 Print Control............................................................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function......................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.2.5 Head Management................................................................................................................................................. 2-16
2.2.6 Printhead Overheating Protection Control.............................................................................................................. 2-16
2.2.7 Pause between Pages............................................................................................................................................ 2-16
2.2.8 White Raster Skip................................................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.2.9 Sleep Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-16
2.2.10 Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................................................................... 2-16
2.3 Printer Mechanical System....................................................................................................................... 2-18
2.3.1 Outline .................................................................................................................................................................... 2-18
2.3.1.1 Outline..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-18
2.3.2 Ink Passage............................................................................................................................................................ 2-19
2.3.2.1 Ink Passage ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2-19
2.3.2.1.1 Overview of Ink Passage................................................................................................................................................. 2-19
2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit........................................................................................................................................................................... 2-20
2.3.2.2.1 Structure of Ink Tank Unit................................................................................................................................................ 2-20
2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit........................................................................................................................................................................... 2-22
2.3.2.3.1 Functions of Carriage Unit............................................................................................................................................... 2-22
2.3.2.3.2 Structure of Carriage Unit................................................................................................................................................ 2-23
2.3.2.4 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-25
2.3.2.4.1 Structure of Printhead...................................................................................................................................................... 2-25
2.3.2.5 Purge Unit............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-26
2.3.2.5.1 Functions of Purge Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 2-26
2.3.2.5.2 Structure of Purge Unit .................................................................................................................................................... 2-28
2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge............................................................................................................................................................ 2-30
2.3.2.6.1 Maintenance Cartridge .................................................................................................................................................... 2-30
2.3.2.7 Air Flow................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-31
2.3.2.7.1 Air Flow............................................................................................................................................................................ 2-31
2.3.3 Paper Path.............................................................................................................................................................. 2-32
2.3.3.1 Outline..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-32
2.3.3.1.1 Overview of Paper Path................................................................................................................................................... 2-32
2.3.3.2 Paper Path.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2-33
2.3.3.2.1 Structure of Pick-up/Feed Unit......................................................................................................................................... 2-33
2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit............................................................................................................................................................................... 2-36
2.3.3.3.1 Structure of Cutter Unit.................................................................................................................................................... 2-36
2.4 Printer Electrical System........................................................................................................................... 2-37
2.4.1 Outline .................................................................................................................................................................... 2-37
2.4.1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-37
2.4.2 Main Controller ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-39
2.4.2.1 Main controller PCB components ........................................................................................................................................... 2-39
2.4.3 Carriage Relay PCB ............................................................................................................................................... 2-41
2.4.3.1 Carriage relay PCB components ............................................................................................................................................ 2-41
2.4.4 Head Relay PCB .................................................................................................................................................... 2-41
2.4.4.1 Head relay PCB components.................................................................................................................................................. 2-41
2.4.5 Motor Driver............................................................................................................................................................ 2-42
2.4.5.1 Media take-up PCB components ............................................................................................................................................ 2-42

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF815 Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Printing colors	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Pigment matte black, Yellow
Maximum resolution	2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges	5
Package weight	301200 g
Bundled software	Printer Driver Extra Kit for Windows/Mac (Free Layout, Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy, Advanced Preview), Print Plug-in for Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint for Windows, Digital Photo Front-Access for Windows, PosterArtist Lite for Windows
Media thickness	0.07 - 0.8 mm
Roll top margin	3 mm
Maximum print size	-
Maximum roll length	18 m
Maximum roll diameter	150 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A0, A1
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B0, B2
Electromagnetic compatibility	RoHS Directive, WEEE, Executive Order (USA)
Power requirements	AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption (off)	1 W
Power consumption (standby)	6 W
Power consumption (typical)	190 W
Certification	UL (USA), C-UL (Canada), S mark (Argentina), CE mark (EN60950, EN55022 classB, EN61000-3-2, EN-61000-3-3, EN55024) (EU), CB certification (Others), FCC Class B (USA), IC Class B (Canada)
Storage media	HDD
Internal storage capacity	160 GB
Sound power level (standby)	35 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)	52 dB
USB connector	USB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN data rates	10/100Base-T/TX Mbit/s
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Operating temperature (T-T)	15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP (32/64 bit), Server 2003 (32/64 bit), Server 2008 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit); Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 - 10.6 (32 bit), OS X 10.5 - 10.6 (64 bit)

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	1892 x 975.4 x 1143 mm