Canon iX6500 Series User Manual

iX6500 series
Service Manual
(iX6510 / iX6520 / iX6530 / iX6540 / iX6550 / iX6560 / iX6580)
Revision 0
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COPYRIGHT©2011 CANON INC. CANON iX6500 series 032011 XX 0.00-0
Scope
This manual has been issued by Canon Inc., to provide the service technicians of this product with the information
necessary for qualified persons to learn technical theory, installation, maintenance, and repair of products. The manual
covers information applicable in all regions where the product is sold. For this reason, it may contain information that is
not applicable to your region.
This manual does not provide sufficient information for disassembly and reassembly procedures.
Refer to the graphics in the separate Parts Catalog.
Revision
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product. When changes are made to the contents of the manual, Canon will release technical information when necessary.
When substantial changes are made to the contents of the manual, Canon will issue a revised edition.
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Copyright © 2011 by Canon Inc.
CANON INC.
Inkjet Device Market Support Management Div.
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Canon iX6500 Series Specifications

General

Printer Type	Inkjet
Ink Type	Dye Inks
Borderless Printing	Yes
Paper Sizes	4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", Letter, Legal
Maximum Paper Size	13" x 19"
Paper Compatibility	Plain paper, High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Matte Photo Paper
Connectivity	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Operating System Compatibility	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X
Print Resolution (Up to)	9600 x 2400 dpi

Summary

Introduction

How to use this Service Manual

Explains how to navigate and utilize the service manual sections for effective troubleshooting and repair.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting by Symptom

Guides technicians to diagnose printer issues based on observed symptoms and provide solutions.

Operator Call Error Troubleshooting

Details how to resolve errors indicated by operator call errors and alarm LEDs.

Service Call Error Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting steps for service call errors indicated by cyclic blinking of alarm and power LEDs.

Repair

Major Replacement Parts and Adjustment

Lists key components for replacement and their corresponding adjustment/operation checks.

Disassembly & Reassembly Procedures

Offers detailed, step-by-step instructions for disassembling and reassembling printer components.

Adjustment / Settings

Adjustment

Covers various adjustment procedures to optimize printer performance and print quality.

Adjustment and Maintenance in User Mode

Outlines maintenance and adjustment tasks that can be performed by the end-user via the printer driver.

Adjustment and Settings in Service Mode

Details how to perform advanced adjustments and settings using the dedicated service mode.

Grease Application

Specifies the types of grease, application points, and amounts for printer maintenance.

Special Notes on Servicing

Provides critical advice and precautions for specific servicing operations and potential issues.

Verification After Repair

Standard Inspection Flow

Outlines the essential steps to verify printer functionality and quality after repair.

Integrated Inspection Pattern Print

Explains how to print a comprehensive test pattern for overall printer assessment.

Ink Absorber Counter Value Print

Describes the procedure to print the ink absorber counter value for checking and verification.

Appendix

Customer Maintenance

Lists routine maintenance procedures that customers can perform to ensure optimal printer performance.

Special Tools

Identifies specific tools required for certain maintenance and repair tasks.

Sensors

Details the function and potential issues related to various sensors within the printer.

Serial Number Location

Illustrates the physical location of the printer's serial number.

Printer Transportation