Canon imagePROGRAF iPF815 User Manual

Cause Corrective Action
The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are
clogged.
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.817
Line thickness is not uniform
Cause Corrective Action
In the Special Settings dialog box
of the Windows printer driver,
Fast Graphic Process is selected.
Open the printer driver's Properties dialog box from Print in the application soft-
ware's File menu, and try printing following the steps below.
1. Clear the option Open Preview When Print Job Starts on the Main sheet.
2. Clear the option Page Layout on the Layout sheet.
3. Click
the Special Settings button on the Layout sheet to display the Special
Settings dialog box. Clear the option Fast Graphic Process.
The blue Switch on the platen is
set incorrectly.
Move the Switch numbered corresponding to the size of paper for printing oppo-
site to the ● position. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.")
→P.872
The type of paper specified in the
printer driver does not match the
type loaded in the printer.
Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
(See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.628
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.651
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have
loaded in the printer.
1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Lines are misaligned
Cause Corrective Action
The Printhead alignment is not ad-
justed.
Adjust the Printhead alignment.
(See "Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.).")
→P.668
(See "Manual Straightening of Lines and Colors (Manual Head Adj).")
→P.670
(See "Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.).") →P.672
The type of paper specified in the
printer driver does not match the
type loaded in the printer.
Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
(See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.628
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.651
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have
loaded in the printer.
1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Troubleshooting
> Problems with the printing quality >
Line thickness is not uniform iPF815
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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