Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S User Manual

Messages regarding printheads
Messages regarding printheads
Cannot adjust printhead. ................................................................................................................................................... 971
PHeads: wrong pos. .............................................................................................................................................................. 971
Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed) ....................................................................................................... 971
x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) ........................................................................................................... 971
Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) ............................................................................... 972
Execute printhead cleaning. ............................................................................................................................................. 972
Cannot adjust printhead.
Cannot adjust printhead.
Cause Corrective Action
The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again, as follows.
1.
Press the OK button to clear the error.
2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles.
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ P.884
3. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged.
(See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔ P.885
4. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again.
(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.768
The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly
transparent film is loaded.
Press the OK button to clear the error.
We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than film, for Printhead adjustment.
(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.768
PHeads: wrong pos.
PHeads: wrong pos.
Cause Corrective Action
The printheads are installed in the
wrong positions.
Open the Top Cover and switch the Printhead used once in the right side to the right side. Switch the
Printhead used once in the left side to the left side.
Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed)
Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed)
Cause Corrective Action
An incompatible Print-
head has been instal-
led.
Open the Top Cover. Replace the Printhead L with a new one if Printhead L is displayed and the Printhead R if
Printhead R is displayed. If neither left or right is indicated, replace both Printhead L and Printhead R with new ones.
(See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.886
x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed)
x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed)
Cause Corrective Action
There is a prob-
lem with the
Printhead.
Follow these steps to replace the Printhead.
1. Open the Top Cover.
2. Replace the Printhead L with a new one if Printhead L is displayed and the Printhead R if Printhead R is displayed. If
neither left or right is indicated, replace both Printhead L and Printhead R with new ones.
(See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.886
Follow these steps to replace the Printhead.
1. Turn off the printer, wait a while, and then turn it on again.
2. Open the Top Cover.
iPF8400S Cannot adjust printhead.
User's Guide
Error Message Messages regarding printheads
971

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400S Specifications

General

Maximum Print Resolution	2400 x 1200 dpi
Ink Type	Pigment-based
Number of Ink Colors	8
Maximum Media Width	44 inches
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, macOS
Print Technology	Inkjet
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Media Sizes	Roll Paper: 10"-44"
Media Types	Glossy photo paper, Matte photo paper, Proofing paper
Ink Cartridge Capacity	130 ml
Power Consumption	190W or less (printing)
Ink Cartridge Configuration	MBK, C, M, Y, PC, PM, GY