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Canon W7200 Printer User Manual

1. CutDustReduction Plain Paper Coated Paper Bruti Pad When printing on roll media prints a ce es line at the cutting position in order to patente y Off On reduce the amount of dust and cut Glossy F ae waste This setting can be adjusted for Banus t Film each type of media Proof Special 1 5 Bk Ink Tank PC Ink Tank C Ink Tank Switches offthe ink level detection mcam PM Ink Tank function M Ink Tank Y Ink Tank English 1747 Francais Allows you to select the display Language Deutsch Italiano Espanol language Test Print Prints a complete list of all printer Status Print settings Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern Information Ink Displays the amount of ink supply remaining Version EN Displays the version numbers for the printer unit and the firmware Displays the memory capacity of the RAM v printer Displays the names ofthe interfaces anne E that can be used Displays the name of the interface that Eel E can be used at the expansion slot Displays the MAC address assigned MAC Address to the computer Error m Displays the most recent error message Displayed only when Roll Media selected as the Media Source and Cutter is enabled 2 Displayed only when Enable is selected for Take up Reel 3 W7200 only 4 Displayed only when Cut Sheet is selected as the Media Source 5 Displayed only when Roll Media is selec
2. x cu 00000 Bk Ink Tank PC Ink Tank C Ink Tank PM Ink Tank M Ink Tank Y Ink Tank These tanks hold the ink The ink tanks are not installed before shipping so you must install all the ink tanks before you can use the printer Bk Ink Tank Cover PC Ink Tank Cover C Ink Tank Cover PM Ink Tank Cover M Ink Tank Cover Y Ink Tank Cover The ink tank covers protect the tanks and lock them in place To replace an ink tank on the operation panel select Rep Ink Tank from the MAIN MENU to release the right cover Open the right cover then raise the ink tank cover Printer Part Names 1 7 1 8 E Media Take up Unit Before Using the Printer Take up holder Holds the take up media core Slider holder Locks and holds the take up media core in place Slide holder release lever While pressing on this lever move the slide holder to the left Take up mode switch Switches the take mode between automatic and manual Take up switch Switches media take up on and off when the take up mode switch is set for manual Sensor unit Senses the presence of the print media When the take up mode switch is set for automatic and a sheet of media blocks this sensor the take up operation starts Switching the Printer On and Off Follow the procedure below to switch the printer on and off The examples below demonstrate normal operation of the printer after it is set u
3. If any of the lines are broken perform the following procedure Execute printhead cleaning Execute nozzle check pattern again Ifcleaning the printhead does not solve the problem call for service or contact the dealer where you bought the printer Cleaning the Printhead When the ink nozzles of the printhead become clogged you can restore normal operation by cleaning the printhead Types of Printhead Cleaning There are two methods for printhead cleaning m Head Cleaning A Perform when the printing is faint or when dust has collected on the printhead This cleaning method consumes the least amount of ink Head Cleaning A requires about 1 minute to complete E Head Cleaning B Perform when the printing is blank or when Head Cleaning A does not correct the problem Head Cleaning B requires about 2 minutes to complete Printhead Cleaning Procedure Follow the procedure below to clean the printhead The procedure is basically the same for both printhead cleaning methods Ifone execution of Head Cleaning A does not correct the problem perform Head Cleaning B If Head Cleaning B does not correct the problem repeat Head Cleaning B two or three times Ifthree consecutive cleanings with Head Cleaning B do not solve the problem then the printhead is damaged and should be replaced gt P 6 18 1 Press the Power button to switch the printer on Paper Source Data Message Power CLEA
4. P M cleaning covers Coated Paper consumables Cut Sheet lamp Cut Sheet Setting Cut Sheets usc UL RE EO oae EVE ARES Meret A RM A td IERI ET Selectilig ye ice rere eerte tear nno eren ena ene eee epe iege Fee br a Ere Regen SIZOS MED cut waste reduction cutter adjustment Cutler blade ai cutter position adjustment dial sess eene 7 42 Ibn iia 5 6 DIP switches sese ener eene eher erret entente ron nro re ener nenne 1 3 Index 8 15 8 16 MP A da E 5 2 Enter button IS A ies Reed 5 5 firmware update foreground printing function menus PCL ANON A 5 8 SENES ti cita ASA 5 10 Ut E 5 7 GARO Device Setup Utility ici da e o B UR aves 8 12 GARO Printer Driver eo iei eiee eerie ete ein see de into den en ceucdhceucebcesceucetvescontensendentes 4 3 lOs ll ii dnd aa eee ipee eie epe e E RE Re PER nites 2 3 2 25 glossy ERRE 2 2 Heavy Coated Papei 5e e de Roe seeds eae va A 2 2 Help Macia 4 13 bU D C coslada ii rr ibas 3 5 high quality image print 2 00 0 ccc ceseeseeseesecsecsecsecscescesceneeseeeeeeeeeeeeeceeceeceseeeeteeeees 2 25 holder stopper RM 2 10 IEEE 1394 Expansion Board esee nennen 8 3 TIERE TZIA Off ci ur ren ep e ie P a E D RH Grannies 1 4 ink level detection function 6 8 ink tank cover 6 4 ink t nk COVA A i 1 7 A bise send 1
5. The first line of the display indicates the current status of the printer E Print Job Processing Printing Printing displayed in the first line tells you that the printer is operating i Menu Display MAIN MENU Roll Media TypeV Line 1 Displays the name of the menu or submenu Line 2 Displays an item for selection A down arrow V on the right indicates that items are available for selection at the next level below 5 2 Using the Operation Panel E Current Selection Roll Media Type Plain Paper Line 1 Displays the name of the submenu Line 2 Displays the item or value of the setting A setting prefixed with an equals sign indicates the current selection E Message Display Replace Y Tank When a device requires attention the message lamp flashes and the printer stops In such a case you must correct the problem When a message is displayed to alert you that a device requires attention you can continue with the print job With the message lamp on press any button to switch off the warning display and the lamp z Note When a message is displayed refer to Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Message Is Displayed gt P 7 13 What s On the Operation Panel 5 3 Using the Operation Panel Buttons The buttons on the operation panel are used for the functions described below Paper Source a a a O Cancel A
6. 2 With the power supply off a small amount of power is consumed To power off the printer completely switch the printer off and disconnect the printer power cord from the power source 3 Use Back Print Media only when ambient humidity is 30 to 80 These specifications are subject to change for improvements The above specifications may vary for different operating environments When printing is done at 300 x 300 dpi resolution when printing with Macintosh OS 8 9 on paper larger than the AO size 8 14 Other Important Information Index Symbols AEB ek ieee er A tnd da dee ee eid 5 5 WB ttof pai 5 4 E iss DR GR ONDE e 5 4 P BUltOIs icc etc retento n ERES ad ertet erue UHR S PA TEES ES 5 4 Acrobat Reader sanete e e OR ROOF 4 13 ANSI AppleTalk ARCH Back Print Bilt uude neret ee et ette ede th tke aee ee E A tae oed Hus 2 3 background printing ETOILE 4 7 belt stopper holder sess ener 1 6 Cancel Dutti ete a aa E 3 4 4 9 4 11 4 12 5 4 canceling printing luEToTu n d 4 7 SUDO C terror E iria 3 4 carriage we 1 5 7 22 7 42 carriage COVET oo eeeececcesceseescesceeceeceecsseesesscssecsecseceecasessesseasecsecsecaecsecaeeseeaeeaeens 1 5 6 21 carriage CIERRE 1 4 6 16 carriage rail cleaning noenten innsin Eesen isa E nennen ennt 6 15 checking printstatus 5 se os eee I eS petendi oe a a RES 7 29 GHOOSC Esso
7. Gas L 2S Cancel 2 PA reas Eset Online O ES JO O High Quality Printing on Film 2 25 2 Press and hold for more than 1 second Paper Source Data Message Power e Roll Media as UJ Cancel A 7 Enter Online O ACTO REN The carriage moves to the center 3 Open the upper cover a Important To avoid soiling your hands or damaging the printer never touch any part inside the printer unless instructed to do so If the printhead height adjustment lever is dirty before continuing with this procedure wring out a damp cloth and use it to clean the printhead height adjustment lever 2 26 Print Media You Can Use 4 Adjust the height of the printhead with the printhead height adjustment lever For printing on film base media set the lever to the down position a For printing on paper set the lever to the center standard position b For printing on thick paper or on paper that wrinkles easily set the lever to the up position c The carriage returns to the home position the Online lamp lights and the printer is ready to print High Quality Printing on Film 2 27 2 28 Aligning the Printhead After adjusting the height of the printhead use the operation panel to execute Print Pattern A then adjust the printhead alignment gt Aligning the Printhead P 7 33 Re adjusting Printhead Height Print Media You Can Use After the print job is finished es
8. l s AMET O Cancel A eA Enter Online OU ooo VON After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights Cleaning the Printhead 7 31 7 32 Troubleshooting Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source a Data Message Power gt f 2 uw Cancel NN WA po Online O ES jo O Press lt or gt to display Head Cleaning then press Y MAIN MENU Head Cleaning V Press lt or gt to select the cleaning method then press Enter Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A Head cleaning begins When head cleaning is finished Online is displayed and the printer is ready to print Print the nozzle check pattern to determine if normal operation has been restored 2 P 7 29 Aligning the Printhead If you notice broken vertical lines or deviation in colors in your prints execute Print Pattern A and align the printhead Before printing a printhead alignment pattern make sure A3 size or larger roll media is loaded Follow the procedure below to align the printhead ii Note When you execute Print Pattern A use the media most commonly used with the printer If you use cut sheets to print the test pattern to align the printhead prepare at least three sheets of A3 size or larger The sheets should be new not the blank sides of used paper or other media The procedure with cut sheets is slightly different s
9. 2 Press lt or gt to select Roll Media Type then press V MAIN MENU Roll Media TypeY 3 Press or to select the setting for the type of roll media then press Enter Roll Media Type Coated Paper The selection is prefixed with an equals sign to indicate the roll media type that is selected a Important The amount of feed is finely adjusted for each type of media in order to achieve the best quality printing Therefore the size of the image and margins change slightly for each type of media e When you switch the type of media for printing you must also adjust the amount of media feed for the loaded media Loading Roll Media 2 17 Loading Cut Sheets This is the general procedure for loading cut sheets a Important Remove all printed roll media or cut sheets from the tray On the operation panel select the cut sheet source gt P 2 18 Load the cut sheet on the tray gt P 2 20 On the operation panel select the Cut Sheet Type gt P 2 22 Adjust the amount of media feed gt P 7 36 Start the print job on the computer gt P 3 2 P 4 2 Store unused cut sheets in the original package Store the package in a cool dry z Note location that is not exposed to direct sunlight When the printer is set up with the stand simply pressing Paper Source on the operation panel alternately selects Roll Media or Cut Sheet If you select Cut Sheet by pressing P
10. To avoid minor injury from moving parts inside the printer never open a cover or insert your hand into the printer while the printer is operating To avoid a fire electrical shock or damage to the printer never place anything on the printer such as small metal objects like staples paper clips or any type of liquid container especially containers of flammable liquids which could fall accidentally into the printer To avoid possible personal injury never touch the blade of the cutter unit while the unit is removed from the printer To prevent a fire hazard or dangerous electrical shock if a foreign object falls or a liquid spills into the printer press the Power button immediately to switch the printer off then unplug the printer power cord from the power supply Call for service and do not use the printer until it has been checked by a qualified service technician Connect the interface cable correctly To avoid damage before connection make sure that the shape of the cable connector matches the connection point on the printer Contents Notations About Text eee i COnVentioDs eos ec M HR de ee tow ne E et ee i Illustrations and Screen Examples 0 0 cece eee ee eee eee i Abbreviations vit A eal E we oe r Me ii LESAN OCC nt a devis exe eae N ee He TR T ES Ge ii Regulations for this product 0 0 0 ce eee eee eee iii FCC Regulations eck os RR REG REGUS E UR rS iii Canadian Radio I
11. 4 9 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Press or gt to display System Setup then press V Press lt or gt to display Ink Check Off then press V Press 4 or gt to display the name of the ink tank Bk Ink Tank etc then press the Enter button When Execute is displayed press or to select Yes then press the Enter button The ink level detection feature is switched off for the ink tank you selected ii Note Press the Online button to cancel these procedures Executing Print Job After switching ink level detection function off the Ink level message will be displayed on the printer operation panel for every print job and the printer will go offline To continue the print job on the printer operation panel press the Online button Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Periodically clean the printer to ensure quality printing and to avoid problems Always follow the safety guidelines below when cleaning the printer A Caution To avoid personal injury from high voltage points hot components or moving parts inside the printer always switch the printer off before cleaning it and disconnect its power cord from the power supply O Never use thinner alcohol benzene or any other flammable liquid to clean the printer If a liquid cleaner comes in contact with the electrical components inside the printer this could cause a fire or electric shock Cleaning the Print
12. Canceling a Background Print Job With print jobs are printing in the background you can check their status or cancel them at any time Follow the procedures below to cancel a print job E Mac OS 8 6 9 x 1 In the GARO Printer Extra folder installed on the hard disk click the PrintMonitor icon 2 Click the print job to cancel then click the Printing Paused button O Canon NB 12FB HB Printer Ready E E spiritijpg MacUser Sending 192K Printing has been paused Selectthe Resume Printing in the File menu The print queue halts and shifts from the Sending status to the Send status A red mark is displayed on the right while the print queue is halted In the Send status select the Job icon marked with the red dot click the Printing Paused button to delete the print job then go to Step 4 Canceling a Print Job 4 7 3 With the Job selected for deletion click the Printing Paused button again O Canon NB 1268 am 9 Printer Ready E spiritijpg MacUser Sending 192K Printing has been paused Select the Resume Printing in the File menu The print job is deleted 4 Select Resume Printing from the File menu BI printer Help Open 0 bn NB 12FB Close sw b Pause Printing 36H Resume Printing ER f Print File 2P Preferences Printing has been paused Select the Resume Printing
13. dealer where you bought the printer 8 4 Other Important Information Ink Tanks The following replaceable ink tanks are provided for these printers e W7200 Ink Tanks e W7250 Ink Tanks SA b L WA Yellow Ink BCI 1411Y Yellow Ink BCI 1401Y Magenta Ink BCI 1411M Magenta Ink BCI 1401M Photo Magenta Ink BCI 1411PM Photo Magenta Ink BCI 1401PM Cyan Ink BCI 1411C Cyan Ink BCI 1401C Photo Cyan BCI 1411PC Black Ink BCI 1411Bk Note Photo Cyan BCI 1401PC Black Ink BCI 1401Bk O For details about how to replace ink tanks see Chapter 6 Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks gt P 6 2 Printhead The same printhead can be used on either the W7200 or W7250 Printhead BC 1400 Note O For details about how to replace the printhead see Chapter 6 Maintenance Replacing the Printhead gt P 6 18 Consumables 8 5 Cutter Blades The same cutter blades can be used in the cutter of the W7200 or W7250 e Cutter Blade CT 02 V9 Ir Note For details about how to replace the cutter blade see Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Adjusting and Replacing the Cutter gt P 7 40 8 6 Other Important Information Updating the Firmware By updating the firmware for this printer you can add on new functions and improvements for existing functions Obtaining the Firmware Update Contact a Canon service center or the dealer where you purchased the printer for details about
14. stop the print job select the correct setting then start the print job again gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Printer Not Operating Correctly 7 7 7 8 Problem 3 Solution Solution Roll media ran out during the print job and the tape on the trailing edge of the media sheet is preventing the rest of the sheet from feeding Follow the procedure for removing a media jam Remove the used roll and replace it with a new one gt P 2 7 P 7 18 Send the data again in order to restart the print job If you are using the Media Take up Unit remove previously printed media from the Media Take up Unit gt P 2 36 Blank paper is ejected from the printer Problem 1 Solution Problem 2 Solution Problem 3 Solution Problem 4 Solution Problem 5 Solution Troubleshooting A blank page is ejected from the previous print job The print job starts after the blank page is ejected The leading edge of the roll media is cut to an even length When the roll media was loaded the ejection of a plain cut sheet was a normal part of the procedure in order to align the roll media correctly When the preparation is finished the printer is ready to print Printhead nozzles are clogged Print a nozzle check pattern check the condition of the printhead nozzles If you determine that the printhead nozzles are clogged clean the printhead gt P 7 31 An ink tank has run out of ink Check the ink tanks and replace any empty
15. take up some of the media manually to correct the skew then try again gt P 2 7 Solution Ifa cut sheet is in use open the upper cover raise the paper release lever remove the cut sheet set it again then retry gt P 2 18 Troubleshooting Media Too Small Problem 1 The loaded media is smaller than any media size allowed for loading in the printer Solution Set the correct size media then try again gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Media Jam Problem 1 Media has jammed in the printer Solution Remove the jammed media then press the Online button gt P 7 18 Incorrect Media Problem 1 The media type specified by the printer driver does not match the value for the media in the paper feed source Solution Confirm the type of media loaded in the printer then select the media type with the operation panel gt P 2 17 P 2 24 Solution Pause the print job use the printer driver to correct the media type so it matches the loaded media the re start the job End of Roll Problem 1 The roll media has run out Solution Load another roll in the roll media tray then press the Online button gt P 2 7 Load Roll Media Problem 1 The printer is waiting for roll media be loaded in the roll media tray Solution Load the specified print media in the roll media tray and press the Online button gt P 2 7 Remove Roll Media Problem 1 The printer is waiting for removal of the roll media from the tray Solution Remov
16. wash out the white sponge re install in the rail cleaner then store the rail cleaner in its protective case If the printer is installed on the stand place the rail cleaner in the storage compartment in the leg cover of the stand Cleaning the Printer 6 17 Replacing the Printhead Replace the printhead after two unsuccessful Printhead B cleanings do not restore high quality printing or after calling a Help Desk or service center in response to a printer service call error and the service technician directs you to replace the printhead Ink may spill onto your hands when you are changing the printhead so we recommend that you use the gloves to handle the printhead during this procedure EZ Note Contact a Canon service center for details about how to obtain a replacement printhead When the ink supply runs low in a ink tank procure a new ink tank for replacement as soon as possible Handing Printhead Precautions Always follow these precautions when handling a printhead A Caution Store the ink tanks out of the reach of small children If a child accidentally ingests ink from an ink tank contact a physician immediately e To avoid personal injury from a minor burn never touch the printhead immediately after printing has stopped The printhead becomes extremely hot during printing a Important To avoid spilling and damage from stains never drop or shake the printhead There may be some ink on or
17. 02 x 12 76 in Yes Yes Poster 20 x 30 508 0 x 762 0 mm 20 x 30 in Yes Yes Poster 30 x 40 762 0 x 1016 0 mm 30 x 40 in Yes Print Media That Can Be Used 2 5 Printing Area This printer prints on roll media and cut sheets in the area defined in the illustration below 5mm 0 2 in 5mm 0 2 in 20mm 0 8 in 23mm 0 9 in Ir Note e If you intend to use the Expand Print Area feature in the printer driver the top and bottom margins should be set for the minimum settings in order to maximize the print area For more details refer to the printer driver Help Handling Print Media For details about handling and storing print media please refer to the instructions provided with the media package 2 6 Print Media You Can Use Loading Roll Media This is the general procedure for loading a paper cassette Remove all printed roll media or cut sheets from the tray On the operation panel select the roll media source gt P 2 7 Load the roll media in the roll media tray gt P 2 8 On the operation panel select the Roll Media Type gt P 2 15 e Adjust the amount of media feed gt P 7 36 Start the print job on the computer gt P 3 2 P 4 2 a Important Make sure that the printer is switched on when you load roll media in the printer If the Roll Media Type selection does not match the type of roll media loaded in the printer this could cause poor print
18. 6 4 Maintenance 5 Hold the empty ink tank by the grips on its side then remove it Place the removed ink tank in a vinyl or plastic bag and seal it a Important O If there is ink remaining in the removed ink tank be sure to cover the ink port a to prevent the ink from spilling and staining Discard used ink tanks in compliance with local regulations regarding the disposal of such items 6 Remove the new ink tank from its protective cover a Important Always hold an ink tank by the grips a on the left and right side of the ink tank Replacing Ink Tanks 6 5 To prevent poor print quality spilling ink and staining never touch the ink ports b or the terminal c of an ink tank 7 With the ink ports pointing down and the label facing in the direction shown in the illustration below insert the ink tank into the ink tank holder a Important Always make sure that the ink tank is set in the correct direction and that the color of the tank matches the slot If the wrong color is inserted in a slot the ink will mix incorrectly in the tubes and printhead causing the printer to print the wrong colors 8 Close the ink tank cover until you hear it catch 6 6 Maintenance 9 Repeat Step 4 to Step 8 to install all the other color ink tanks 10 After all the ink tanks have been installed close the right cover Press in on the right cover until you hear it click and lock The Onlin
19. 7 Enfer Online b O O NONE 7 i cy LN d J e a Paper Source button Offline Press to select Roll Media or Cut Sheet However with the Media Take up Unit installed this setting is fixed at Roll Media b Cancel button Offline Press and hold for over 0 5 seconds to cancel printing ink drying or head cleaning and eject the media Pause Press and hold for over 0 5 seconds to cancel a paused job and eject the media c lt Button Offline Press and hold for over 1 second to move the carriage to the left Menu display Press this button to display the previous items on the same level d V Button Offline When roll media is loaded press to feed the media manually When a cut sheet is loaded press to eject the media Menu display Press this button to open the next menu level below e gt Button Offline Press and hold for over 1 second to move the carriage to the left 5 4 Using the Operation Panel Menu display Press this button to display the next item for selection at the same level A Button Offline When roll media is loaded operates as the manual feed button and reverse feeds media When a cut sheet is loaded press to eject the cut sheet Menu display Press this button to return one level up in the menu tree Enter button Menu display Selects the value or setting or executes the function currently displayed on the operation panel Power button Press this button to switch the print
20. Plain Paper Coated Paper Heavy Coated Glossy Paper Ces me 4 Photo Glossy Semi Glossy Selects the type setting for cut sheet Glossy Film Back Print Film media Proof Special 1 5 Plain Paper Coated Paper Heavy Coated Glossy Paper Roll Media Type Photo Glossy Semi Glossy Selects the type setting for roll media Glossy Film Back Print Film Proof Special 1 5 Rep Ink Tank No Yes Sets the printer in the replace ink tank mode Selects automatic cutting when 5 AEN S printing with roll media If you select Auto Cut No Print Cut Line a line prints to guide manual cutting System Setup Cutter Enable Disable dps the roll media cutter on and Switches the buzzer function off and Buzzer On Off on When the buzzer is on it buzzes when an error occurs Using the Operation Panel Menu Item Available Settings Function Sets the time interval for the printer to Sleep Ti off 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 min remain idle before it enters the sleep Sp E Default 20 min mode If set off the printer never enters the sleep mode 10 30 sec 1 2 5 10 30 60 min Sets the job timeout setting for the POPE Default 60 min printer Replace Phead No Yes Setsthe printer in the replace printhead mode Adjust Printer Auto Print On Off Automatically prints Pattern A after replacing the printhead Adj Setting A Adj Setting B Adj Setting C Adj Setting D Allows you t
21. Quit 36Q The Print window opens Check the Printer box and make sure that the name of the printer is displayed On the Main panel select the settings for the Page number of Copies Media Type Media Source Print Quality and other settings Printer Canon NB 12FB 4 netault Settings p T a Canon GARO Printer Driver 2 Wersion 1 A Page All Pages of lt gt L H copies v Coated Paper Media Source Roll Paper Z Media Type ne JP LLLA Color Mode Color Set If you are using Mac OSX set the Copies amp Pages panel and the Main panel Click the Print button The print job starts a Important E Note Printing from a Macintosh You should remove each sheet output to the output stacker one at a time O Before starting a print job on a very long sheet or a job where many copies are required be sure to check the ink supply before starting the job If ink runs out during the print job you may lose the print job data To check the ink supply level in the Mac drive click the Main menu click the Printer Information button then view the Printer Information Canceling a Print Job The procedure to cancel a print job is different depending on whether the job is printing in the background or the foreground Ej Note e With Mac OS X all print jobs execute in the background print jobs do not execute in the foreground
22. Remove the cut sheet and load the roll media gt P 2 7 Remove Cut Sheet Problem 1 The tray is waiting for a cut sheet to be removed Solution Remove the cut sheet from the tray gt P 2 18 Close xxx Cover xxx name of the cover Problem 1 The named cover named is open Solution Close the named cover 7 14 Troubleshooting Feed Limit Problem 1 You pressed A on the operation panel to feed more media than allowed Solution Open the tray then turn the roll holder manually to feed the extra media Size Undetected Problem 1 The media has shifted out of the correct load position or the media is curled Solution Set the media correctly gt P 2 8 P 2 20 Problem 2 The printer interior is dusty or dirty Solution Open the upper cover and clean inside the printer gt P 6 11 Remove Ink Tank Problem 1 Right cover was closed without removing the ink tank Solution Remove the ink tank Turn Power Off Problem 1 The tape inside the upper cover or the belt stopper have not been removed Solution Switch the printer off open the upper cover remove the tape and belt stopper then press the Power button gt Setup Guide Problem 2 The printer has malfunctioned Solution Switch the printer off then press and hold down the Power button for over 3 seconds to switch the printer on again Solution Ifthe message occurs again after switching the printer off and on note the message in the fi
23. S A Tel No 516 328 5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of the Industry and Science Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num rique de Classe B prescites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouiller Appareils Num riques NMB 003 dict e par l Industrie et Sciences Canada International ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner Canon Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR fo guidelines for energy efficiency The international logge ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Programisaglobal program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which businesses can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers monitors printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations Safety Warnings and Precautions Read and follow all the warnings and guidelines described below to prevent the hazards of fire or electrical shock and ensure safe use of this printer A Wa
24. Use Loading Roll Media 1 On the Media Take up Unit set the take up mode switch to Manual Store the output stacker where it will not interfere with the sensors 3 While pressing down on the slide holder release lever a move the slide holder to the left Using the Media Take up Unit 2 31 4 Insert the media core onto the center hubs of the take up holders 5 With your left hand push the slide holder toward the left end of the media core and continue to push firmly until you hear the hub of the slide holder catch and lock into the core media Push until the hubs of the left and right ends of the holder a are inserted completely into the media core a Important To ensure that the slide holder release lever c remains completely locked never grasp the slide holder lever when you press on the slide holder If the slide holder lever is only partially locked this could interfere with the operation of the Media Take up Unit O After pressing in firmly on the slide holder check the core to make sure that it does not shake Hold the media core and move it left and right If there is a difference in the level of side a and side b remove the media core and set it again 2 32 Print Media You Can Use 6 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source a Data Message Power Rus Tm Cancel A J ESA Online O s JO O T Press lt or gt to select Auto Fe
25. button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source 9 Data Message Power a f lr A Cancel A A MED Online 7 38 Troubleshooting Press lt or gt to display System Setup then press Y MAIN MENU System Setup Y Press lt or to display CutDustReduct then press Y System Setup CutDustReduct Y Press lt or gt to select the media type then press Y CutDustReduction Glossy Film v Press lt or gt to select the setting then press Enter In order to enable the cut waste reduction function for the selected media select On or to disable the function select Off Glossy Film On The selection is prefixed with an equals sign to denote that the cut waste reduction function is selected Reducing the Amount of Cut Waste 7 39 Adjusting and Replacing the Cutter Follow the procedure below to adjust the position of the cutter when the cutting blade becomes dull and can no longer cut efficiently The printer cutter has three positions Adjusting the cutter to another setting positions a new part of the blade for cutting After the cutting blade becomes dull at the third position the cutter must be replaced z Note If the notch is already as position 3 obtain a new cutter blade for replacement 1 If the printer is off press the Power button to switch the printer on Paper Source Data Message Power Za ES O 9 uw Can
26. in the File menu The printer re enters print mode and is ready for operation e Important If the print job data has already been sent to the printer the print job cannot be canceled After canceling a print job you should always select Resume Printing With the print queue halted the red mark will be displayed you cannot print 4 8 Printing from a Macintosh 5 If the Online lamp on the printer operation panel is flashing indicating that the job is still in progress press and hold down the Online button to display Pause on the operation panel then press Cancel for over 0 5 seconds Paper Source Data Message Power oa od isa A Cancel A Enter Online S 58 8 The print job in progress is canceled 6 ifthe Data lamp goes off and you cannot cancel the print job hold down the Power button for 3 seconds then after the printer switches off switch it on again If you switch off the printer all the print jobs received by the printer and currently in progress are erased completely You will need to restart any job you need to print mMac OS X An example using Max OSX Ver 10 2 is described here The appearance and name of the icon is slightly different using Ver 10 1 1 Select the Finder then select Applications from the Go menu Finder File Edit View S window Help Back e Forward 36 Computer ORC Home QRH iDisk Applications Favorites Favorites Recent Fold
27. ink Check Off Nozzle Check CutDustReduct Status Print IP Setting Head Cleaning B n Head Cleaning A Aust Printer Replace P head pu T EOP Timer egis Settings Sleep Timer go Default GW Buzzer ubnet Mas Cutter IP Address om 1 Displayed only when Roll Media selected as the Media Source Print Pattern B and Cutter is enabled Print Pattern A 2 Displayed only when Enable is selected for Take up Reel Auto Print 3 W7200 only 4 Displayed only when Cut Sheet is selected as the Media Source 5 Displayed only when Roll Media is selected as the Media Source 6 W7250 only Function Menus 5 7 How to Perform Menu Settings To use the function menus press Online to open the menu display use the arrow buttons to select settings then press Enter to save each setting Making Settings The procedure below shows you how to set the sleep timer as an example of how to make settings on the operation panel Paper Source Roll Media 2 ES a Cancel 7 Enter Online ae fhe i c LUN d e 1 Press the Power button h to switch the printer on After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button i twice to display MAIN MENU 3 Press lt or gt c e to select System Setup then press Y d MAIN MENU System Setup v The next level of the menu is displayed 4 Press lt or g
28. ink tanks gt P 6 2 Printer is damaged Call for service Print Job Results Abnormal If the results you see in the print job are not what you expect check the items described below Poor Print Quality Printing is faint Problem 1 Printing on the wrong side of the sheet Solution Determine which side is the correct print side Some Media will not print correctly if printed on the back Problem 2 Ink supply in one or more tanks is running low Solution Check the level of the ink in the tanks and replace a tank if it is nearly empty gt P 6 2 Problem 3 Printhead nozzles are clogged Solution Print a nozzle check pattern check the condition of the printhead nozzles If you determine that the printhead nozzles are clogged clean the printhead gt P 7 29 P 7 31 Problem 4 Ink filling is not completed Solution Ifyou can see bubbles in the ink hoses perform Head Cleaning B gt P 7 31 Problem 5 The ink port needle is stuck and the ink has clogged Solution Ifthe printer has not been used for more than 24 hours execute Print Head Cleaning B gt P 7 31 Ink Smeared Problem 1 Printing with high density ink on plain paper Solution Lower the Intensity setting print density in the printer driver gt Printer Driver Help Problem 2 The selected Media Type does not match the media loaded in the paper supply source Solution Confirm the current selection for the Media Type If the setting is n
29. installed correctly gt P 6 2 Replace x Tank x Letter code for the ink tank Problem 1 The ink tank of the color designated by the message has run out of ink Solution Replace the color ink tank with a new one Before starting a print job on a very long sheet or before printing multiple copies of a large print job you should check the ink tanks before starting the print job gt P 6 2 Solution When printing on the long format media replace the displayed ink tank indicated on the screen with a new one Then start print job again after selecting Force Cutting on the operation panel Message Is Displayed 7 13 Ink level Problem 1 The ink level detection function is set to off Solution The message is displayed when the print job is executed and the printer is set to offline Press the Online button to continue the print job Solution To retrieve the ink level display replace with the ink tanks specified for use with this printer Cut Failed Problem 1 Leading edge of the roll media not detected after cutting Solution The cutter cut off the end of the media Re load the roll media gt P 2 7 Load Cut Sheet Problem 1 The tray is waiting for a cut sheet to be loaded Solution Load the cut sheet in the tray and press the Online button or cancel the print job gt P 2 18 Eject Cut Sheet Problem 1 The printer received print data for the roll media while a cut sheet was loaded Solution
30. is switched off Online lamp On The printer is online or the printer is processing a print job Flashing Media is being loaded in the printer Off The printer is offline or pause or the printer is switched off Function Menus This printer is provided with many built in functions that can be set with the operation panel The menus allow you to make system and option settings clean the printhead print test prints and display information about the printer settings Printer Function Priorities If the setting is different for the same item in both the operation panel and the printer driver the printer driver setting has priority over the operation panel setting Menu Flow Summaries The printer operation panel menus are summarized in the flowchart below Use the arrow buttons to display the items on the menus or P Press to move to the previous or next item on the same level v Press to move to the next level below A Press to return to the previous level above Enter Press to execute functions mMain Menu MAIN MENU Information Test Print System Setup Auto Cut Rep Ink Tank a Roll Media Type 3 Cut Sheet Type 23 Take up Reel 4 Auto Feed MAC Address Force Cutting Ext Interface Head Cleaning Veni ersion Xen msi
31. print job When an error message appears in the printer operation panel or the Windows display read the message in the GARO Status Monitor or in the GARO Printmonitor for Macintosh Then correct the problem gt P 7 13 No print media loaded Replenish the print media in the designated feed source The Media Size and Media Type selections are not selected Use the printer operation panel to select the correct setting for the media type Roll Media Type or Cut Sheet Type gt P 2 7 P 2 18 If the Media Type selection is incorrect cancel the print job open the printer driver and select the correct setting for the print media loaded gt P 3 4 P 4 7 Ink has run out or the printhead nozzles are clogged Print a nozzle check pattern and check the ink supply and the condition of the printhead If the ink supply has run out in one or more ink tanks replace them gt P 6 2 If the nozzles are clogged clean the printhead gt P 7 31 Printing Halts During Print Job Error message is displayed Problem 1 Solution Problem 2 Solution An error message is displayed during printing Read the message displayed in the GARO Status Monitor or GARO Printmonitor and correct the problem indicated by the error message gt P 7 13 The specified Media Source is not correct for the media loaded in the paper supply source Confirm the current selection for the Media Size If the setting is not correct
32. the hues in the printed image Other Problems Ink consumption is exceedingly high Problem 1 Printing a color image over a large printing area Solution Printing a photograph or other large image consumes a large amount of ink This is not abnormal 7 12 Troubleshooting Message Is Displayed GARO Wnnnnn n numbers Problem 1 Error in the print data Solution Ifthe job does not print correctly check the settings then restart the print job x Ink Low x Letter code for the ink tank Problem 1 Ink in the ink tank of the displayed color is running low Solution Read the message to determine the color ink tank then make sure that you have a new ink tank on hand Before starting a print job on a very long sheet or before printing multiple copies of a large print job you should check the ink tanks before starting the print job No x Ink Tank x Letter code for the ink tank Problem 1 The ink tank of the displayed color is not installed Solution Read the message and select the correct color ink tank for replacement Make sure that the ink tank is installed correctly gt P 6 2 Problem 2 A problem has occurred with the ink tank Solution Install a new ink tank gt P 6 2 Check x Tank x Letter code for the ink tank Problem 1 The ink tank indicated by the message cannot be used with this printer or an empty tank was installed Solution Make sure that the indicated ink tank is
33. version of a USB or IEEE 1394 printer driver All of the printers presented in the list at Step 3 will be deleted a Important Before you uninstall an old version of a USB or IEEE 1394 driver be sure to disconnect the USB or IEEE 1394 cable 1 Mount the provided User Software CD ROM in the computer CD ROM drive a Important O If the CD ROM auto start feature is switched off double click the My Computer icon on the desktop double click the CD ROM icon then from the File menu select Auto Play 2 From the Setup Menu select Uninstall Old USB IEEE 1394 Driver Setup Menu O Install GARO Printer Driver Install GARO Status Monitor O Install GARO Device Setup Utility Other Important Information 3 Delete all the printer drivers presented in the list Confirm the names of the printers then click the Yes button Not only the old USB IEEE 1394 driver but all the GARO printer drivers below are also uninstalled Proceed Printer Port Canon Large Format W7200 USBOO1 Uninstall begins 4 When the uninstallation is finished the printer names deleted from this list are displayed Confirm the printer names then click the OK button Uninstall executed normally The following printer drivers were also uninstalled Restart the computer then install the new GARD Printer Driver Printer Port Canon Large Format W7200 USBOO1 Follow the instructions on the screen to resta
34. 01 is provided as a standard accessory with the W7200 and does not require installation Roll Holder Sets These sets contain a roll holder and holder stopper just like the roll holder and holder stopper on the printer These optional sets are designed for use with media of different types and widths Having more than one type is convenient for handling differ sizes and types of media Roll Holder Set RH2 31 for W7200 Options 8 3 Consumables This sections describes the consumables that are provided for use with this printer You should stock the following items beforehand For details about how to obtain consumables call for service or contact the dealer where you bought the printer Print Media The following media can be used with this printer E Media Types Plain paper Photo glossy paper Coated paper Photo semi glossy paper Heavy coated paper Glossy film Glossy paper Back Print Film Proofing paper E Roll Sizes Width W7200 ISO A3 297 0 mm ARCH 36 914 4 mm W7250 ISO A3 297 0 mm ARCH 24 609 6 mm Roll diameter Less than 130 mm 5 1 in Mdia core inside diameter 2 in Print side Front side E Cut Sheets Sizes W7200 ISO A4 ARCH E W7250 ISO A4 ARCH D KZ Note For more details about print media see Chapter 2 Media You Can Use Print Media That Can Be Used gt P 2 2 The quality of print media varies with the manufacturer For details contact the
35. 1 1 12 5 5 Online lampe eee da doe Sie is Bei had 5 6 operation buttons 45 4 operation panel sss a 1 3 5 2 OPEL OLAS s xerit eR Ire repere RR RUE INE 8 2 Output STACKER erede eee De e d ree dar ERR renta Beat 1 2 2 31 2 39 paper guide ede ee Ie eee teresek eee ces des ded eed dei de odd ce odore 1 6 2 12 7 19 7 24 paper release lever sese 1 4 2 20 6 12 7 22 7 26 paper TESLA isses per Rer e HEU EHE ERR EO CREDO 1 4 2 21 CLC ETD ios e GERARD Ee seach tone 6 13 Paper Source button 2 8 2 19 5 4 Photo Glossy Papeterie er terere a e e ETE e irre iaa 2 3 Photo SemiGlossy Paper iris 2 3 Plan Rapes s oe ette ee eee iret tiefe i RE rp ee Rr 2 2 JEJE ERROR AVE JR E NEN 1 4 6 12 Power Dutton A TURTLE 1 9 1 10 5 5 POWEE CODDeCLOE ma tr vere a a eren e RU e ee eto rere CAR Ie EST NEWS SERE CURSO UR 1 4 power off 1 10 DOWODOD d ra Mau Ca ed ir tl d RUE 1 9 Print Oud 4 4 Print Pattern A eoe tee ded eb e RI O 7 34 Print Pattern Bosnia ene e EO ED ROSE IST erede ere NER QUERN ONE 7 37 Index 8 18 Print Queue Restarting essent netten inneren enne 4 8 printer rnc 6 9 parta ii eee te nodi e Rid eee e a aii Pe RO exte e re RR BER E PR 1 2 SDeCIfICALIOTIS 5 ree ene a oa 8 13 printer driver tines 3 2 4 2 printer function priorities meenesi era entren ener ener entree 5 7 printer operatio
36. 4 Printing from a Macintosh Ir Note Ez Note Ifthe name of the printer is not in the Printer List click the Add Printer icon If the name of the printer is in the list go to Step 5 eee Printer List Add Na M 4 Graphic Color W2200 Status In the new connection menu connect the connection destination for the printer select the name of the printer from the list then click the Add button AppleTalk m Local AppleTalk Zone H Canon NB 12FB A Curr YVZZUU Character Set Western Printer Model Auto Select If the name of the printer is not displayed check the printer connection cable and make sure that the printer and network device are both switched on If you want to set the printer as the default select the name of the printer in the Printer List then select Make Default from the Printers menu Print Center Edit View Jobs Window eoe Printe 5 B O FEE Make Default Add Delete Configuri Add Printer Delete Printer Canon NB 12FB Configure Printer I 361 FOIT VIVE aay Show Info Show Jobs 360 Stop Jobs The printer can now be selected for the Print item in the Printer dialog box Printing 4 5 4 6 Print Procedure 1 3 In the software application select Print from the File menu 2 Edit Font Size Li New SEN Picti Open 360 Spe W 885 Close Save Save As Page Setup Print One Copy
37. 7 6 2 6 5 8 5 handling precautions 6 3 replacement procedure sees eren eere nnn ene 6 4 when to replace ccececssesseesessesseeseeseescescescescssesessceseceeceeceeceeceseeaesaeeaeceecaeeaeens 6 2 TSO A E e eden eren 2 4 nan E ia 7 18 MS ome bite a de e EE Pe n n EN 2 4 Inn LAN port left cover lift handles 2 LINK l tnp 3 5 3 5 Ihe ed ehe tree dee daa deeds ehe deese eee es eee en ee en as OREK EPR Porta baie ete de RR ERUEA MAC OS XA A is 4 4 4 9 Mac E 4 2 8 10 IE 5 7 5 10 fedia 3 2 ii Sees Geo dee dete erect e neenon deb epa er da ai dd une xe aeg deed den ed 8 4 PUDO i c ER 2 6 problems 7 18 media feed adjustment oo cece ceceseeseeseesecsecsecsecaceseesceneeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeacesceseeeeteteees 7 36 MEDIAS OPERE 2 4 media Source setting uode eerie eterne eni EASE ei eee ERR E Ren 2 7 2 18 Media Lake p Univision pP ED RED UE 1 8 2 29 2 34 connector not use setting settings MOI EN media type settings ce cececcecessesseseeseeecsecsecsececeseescenseeseeeeeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeees 2 15 2 23 VOS 5 6 MESSADES Lace epe lia pete eee er de ete pie b t bte ribs 7 13 nozzle check printing re e RN osessdesweasyieedsyanvanuateannd 7 29 ENERO RN 1 12 Online id a a 1 11 Online button we 1 1
38. Canon Large Format Printer W7200 W7250 User s Guide af mr Em m gt IM USA Copyright 2002 Canon Inc all rights reserved Unauthorized transfer or duplication of all or any part of this document is prohibited The content of this document is subject to change without notice Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct If any error or omission is found contact us directly or an authorized Canon representative Canon is not responsible for any damages direct or indirect arising from or related to the use of this printer Trademarks Canon and the Canon logo are trademarks of Canon Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple AppleTalk EtherTalk LocalTalk and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the U S A Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Notations About Text Conventions To ensure the safe and most efficient use of this printer important information is provided under the headings listed below Before you use this guide make sure that you understand what these headings mean and remember the important information described under these headings A Warning e Failure to follow these instructions could re
39. Features gt O Important Print Feautures gt O Having a Problem gt D b b EIB Context Help Canon Large Format Printer W7200 W7250 Read this First O Appendices Contents Help Page Setup Dialog Box 7 Print Dialog Box E PrintMonitor E Chooser This online help provides explanations concerning Mac OS 8 6 through OS 9 x printer drivers How to Use Help The online Help for this printer driver contains context and contents Help lassified into topics arranged in order Clicking a topic displays mation nation provided is longer than a page click Y at the bottom right of to display the next page e Help window click the close box CJ at the top left of the Help How to Use Help Viewing Help 4 13 4 14 Printing from a Macintosh y Using the Operation Panel This chapter describes how to use the printer operation panel buttons and functions What s On the Operation Panel On the printer operation panel there is a display a nine buttons b and five lamps c The operation panel is used to indicate the current status of the printer display messages and settings and perform menu settings Paper Source Data Messagd Power C S cous y AN O b A Cancel 7 Enter Online O AONO e AOS Reading the Display The display indicates the current status of the printer E Standby Online
40. Type selection is incorrect for the roll media set in the printer this could cause poor print quality or possibly damage the printer O Only Cut Sheet should be used with the W7250 without the stand For details about loading cut sheets see Loading Cut Sheets in Chapter 2 gt P 2 18 It is possible to use both Roll Media and Cut Sheet with the W7200 and the W7250 with the stand O If you are using a cut sheet make sure at least one sheet of unused A3 paper not the blank side of used paper or larger is set If the printer is off press the Power button to switch the printer on Paper Source a Data Message Power Eo DE O v Cancel A V Enter Online QU i 59 9 Zoe After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU 7 36 Troubleshooting Paper Source Data Message Power o OA saw J Cancel a Enter Online O dW 4 O Press lt or gt to select System Setup then press V MAIN MENU System Setup V Press lt or gt to select Adjust Printer then press Y System Setup Adjust PrinterV Press lt or gt to select Print Pattern B then press Enter Adjust Printer Print Pattern B Pattern B prints After Pattern B prints Adj Setting M is displayed This M setting is different for each media type Look at Pattern B and determine the number
41. a 2 38 Print Media You Can Use 9 While supporting the printed media with your hand press the slide holder release lever to the left then remove the printed roll media a Important To avoid poor media feeding the media core should remain installed when the Media Take up Unit is not in use Using the Media Take up Unit 2 39 2 40 Disabling the Media Take up Unit 1 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source a Data Message Power a FS o Cancel A Enter Online O C ND O 2 Press or to display Take up Reel then press Y MAIN MENU Take up Reel v 3 Press lt or gt to display Disable then press Enter Take up Reel Disable The selection is prefixed with an equals sign to indicate that the Media Take up Unit can no longer be used Print Media You Can Use 3 Printing from Windows This chapter describes the basic procedures for printing from Windows Printing To print a job from a Windows software application use the Print command in the File menu a Important O Before executing a print job with this printer close all other software applications If another application is processing data during printing this could cause loss of data during data transfer or cause the printer to temporarily pause during printing resulting in poor print quality ii Note O For more details about the printer driver ref
42. age Cannot print v v v Prints but displays error message v v v Paper jam v v v Print job completes with unexpected results 7 2 Troubleshooting gt Printer Not Operating Correctly gt P 7 3 gt Message Is Displayed gt P 7 13 gt Removing Paper Jams gt P 7 18 gt Print Job Results Abnormal gt P 7 9 Printer Not Operating Correctly Check the following items when the printer does not operate and will not print Cannot Print Printer Not Switched On Problem 1 Power button not switched on Solution Press the Power button again to confirm that the Online lamp Message lamp and operation panel light gt P 1 9 Problem 2 Power cord not supplying power to the printer Solution Confirm that the power cord connections at the printer and the power supply are tight gt Setup Guide Chapter 1 3 Connecting the Power Cord Problem 3 Power supply not providing power Solution Connect another device to the power supply to confirm that the outlet is providing power If not supplying power check the breaker switches for the power line Problem 4 Power cord broken Solution Call for service and request a new power cord Printer Is On But Not Online Problem 1 Printhead is not installed Solution Install the printhead gt Setup Guide Chapter 1 4 In
43. aper Source the roll media source automatically moves to the print standby position so the cut sheet can be set for printing After the cut sheet is printed the printer automatically returns to the Roll Media selection for printing Selecting the Cut Sheet Source Use the Paper Source button on the operation panel to set the printer for printing on cut sheets 1 Press the Online button to display Offline 2 18 Print Media You Can Use Paper Source a Data Message Power ux E o Cancel A P Enter Online O ROO Wa NS 2 Press Paper Source The Cut Sheet lamp lights Pressing Paper Source alternates the selection between Roll Media and Cut Sheet Paper Source Data Message Power scra f 1 ZA 2 AY Enter Online rs 3 Zo O o 5 2 O When the printer is set up on the stand and with roll media loaded in the printer the roll media automatically retracts to the standby position and the printer enters the cut sheet mode a Important If the roll media is not to be used for a week or so open the roll media tray and take up the roll media until it is cleared from the paper guide Leaving the roll media at edia misfeed mE Loading Cut Sheets 2 19 Loading Cut Sheets Follow the procedure below to load a cut sheet in the tray First remove any paper or other output in the tray ia Note O Before changing to a larger media size open the upper cover and clean the interior of the printer to e
44. around the ink port of a printhead removed from the printer so always handle a removed printhead carefully to avoid staining your clothing or the work area Do not break the seal of the protective packing on a printhead until you are ready to install it in the printer After breaking the seal install the printhead immediately Not installing and printhead immediately after breaking its seal could cause poor printing To avoid poor printing as a result of damaged nozzles never place the printhead on a surface with the nozzles pointing down To avoid damaging the printer never attempt to disassemble or modify the printhead To avoid poor quality printing never touch the nozzles or electrical contacts on the printhead 6 18 Maintenance How to Replace the Printhead Before replacing the printhead you must first replace the two filters provided with the printhead package To replace the printhead you must select Replace P Head from the System Setup menu and then follow the instructions on the printer operation panel Remove printed and other media from the tray Clean the carriage rail and the paper restraint gt P 6 13 P 6 15 Replace the filters Instructions provided with the filters Execute Replace P Head on the printer operation panel After ink has drained from the printhead remove it Install the new printhead a Important You must follow exactly the proc
45. ata never switch it off or disconnect the power cord while the printer is operating If the roll media is not to be used for a week or so open the roll media tray and take up the roll media Leaving the roll media at the standby position for a week or longer could cause the media to deteriorate 1 Check the display to make sure that a print job is not in progress Paper Source Data Message Power gt Roll Media AMET o 3626 If you see an error message displayed follow the procedure to correct the problem and make sure the print job has completed If a print job is in progress wait for the print job to complete before switching off the printer 2 Press and hold down the Power button for 3 seconds then release it Paper Source Data 2 Message Power E Tm Cancel A Enter Online O K O a ES O Please wait is displayed for a few seconds then the printer goes off 1 10 Before Using the Printer Setting the Printer Online and Offline While the printer is on it can be set online or offline When the printer is online the printer can accept data from the computer to execute a print job The printer enters the online mode automatically every time the printer is switched on When the printer is offline the printer cannot receive data to execute a print job The printer goes offline when the printer is switched on with no media loaded or the printer can be set offline with the operatio
46. c upper cover roller d and paper release lever e a Important To avoid creating a static charge that could attract paper dust and dirt that can cause poor printing never use a dry cloth to wipe inside the upper cover 5 Close the upper cover 6 12 Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Restraint To achieve the best performance with this printer use plain paper to clean the reverse side of the paper restraint when the print side or reverse side of the media is dirty or at least once a month Before starting this procedure prepare some plain paper or any media other than film a Important Use a sheet of plain paper for the cleaning a cut sheet or a cut from a roll of plain paper that does not shred easily The reverse side of film has a tendency to hang up and shred and could cause poor printing if used in this cleaning procedure 1 Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds then switch the printer off Paper Source Data Message e Roll Media Cancel Pa Enter Online Power 3 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power source Cleaning the Printer 6 13 3 Fold a sheet of plain paper a 2 or 3 times then insert it from the back of the printer below the lower surface of the paper restraint b then use the paper to clean Be sure to clean the entire surface of the paper restraint 6 14 Maintenance Cleaning the Carriage Rail k Note To achieve
47. cel A ZA NER Online O C TO O After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button to display Offline Paper Source 9 Data Message Power LITT fi if 7 2 S Cancel A of MET Online 7 40 Troubleshooting 3 Press and hold for over 1 second Paper Source Data Message Power EJ O 2 uw Cancel A EA Enter o H Jo VN The carriage moves to the center Online 4 Open the upper cover a Important To avoid soiling your hands or damaging the printer never touch any part inside the printer unless instructed to do so Check the cutter blade carriage and area around the carriage If one or more of these items is dirty clean them with a damp cloth before you adjust the cutting blade position Adjusting and Replacing the Cutter 7 41 5 While pinching the cutter blade at the grips a pull the cutter blade off the carriage a Important To avoid personal injury from a cut never touch the blade a after removing the cutter 6 Turn the cutter position adjustment dial one notch in the direction of the arrow in the illustration If the dial is already at position 3 the cutter blade must be replaced with a new one N E QU The cutter position adjustment dial can be turned through positions 1 to 3 1 notch Ez Note at a time but canno
48. currently selected The table below lists the available settings for the Roll Media Type Media Name Roll Media Type Setting Plain Paper Plain Paper Coated Paper Coated Paper Heavy Coated Paper Heavy Coated Glossy Paper Glossy Paper Photo Glossy Paper Photo Glossy Photo Semi Glossy Paper Semi Glossy Glossy Film Glossy Film Back Print Film Back Print Film Proofing Paper Proof E Special 1 to 5 Roll media starts to feed as soon as the type of media is selected After a few seconds Online is displayed and the printer is ready to print a Important You must make the appropriate selection for the Roll Media Type setting If the Roll Media Type selection is does not match the roll media loaded in the printer select the correct setting gt P 2 17 Loading Roll Media 2 15 2 16 KZ Note Print Media You Can Use While roll media is loaded in the printer avoid opening and closing the roll media tray Opening and closing the tray causes the printer to cut the leading edge of the roll media and consume paper You should remove each sheet output to the output stacker one at a time Before the printer is shipped from the factory the Roll Media Type is set for Plain Paper It is recommended that the special settings 1 to 5 be used when smudges and blots appear on the print density is too light while printing on one of the media types listed ab
49. e best results in color hues and gloss Ideal for testing prints to confirm changed color or finishing settings E Back Print Film The front side is glossy like a photograph and the reverse side is white semi transparent and slightly rough to the touch The finish of the front side is like a photograph and ideal for display with a backlighting device The image is printed from the reverse side protecting the front side so laminate processing is not required Print Media That Can Be Used 2 3 Paper Sizes The below table lists the paper sizes and feed methods that can be used with this printer B Roll Media This table lists roll media with maximum diameter of 130 mm 5 1 in and media core inside diameter of 2 inch that can be used in this printer Name Size Width W7200 W7250 ISO A0 841 0 mm 33 11 in Yes ISO A1 594 0 mm 23 39 in Yes Yes ISO A3 297 0 mm 11 69 in Yes Yes ARCH 36 9144 mm 36 in Yes ARCH 30 762 0 mm 30 in Yes ARCH 24 609 6 mm 24 in Yes Yes B Cut Sheets Name Size Width W7200 W7250 ISO AO 841 0 x 1189 0 mm 33 11 x 46 81 in Yes ISO A1 594 0 x 841 0 mm 23 39 x 33 11 in Yes Yes ISO A2 420 0 x 594 0 mm 11 69 x 23 39 in Yes Yes ISO A3 329 0 x 483 0 mm 12 95 x 19 02 in Yes ISO A3 297 0 x 420 0 mm 11 69 x 16 54 in Yes Yes ISO A4 210 0 x 297 0 mm 8 27 x 11 69 in Ye
50. e caps or packing material removed from the printhead Discard these items immediately in compliance with local regulations regarding the disposal of such items 12 with the nozzles pointing down and the electrical contacts facing the printer insert the new printhead into the carriage Make sure that the printhead is inserted completely Replacing the Printhead 6 23 13 Lower the printhead lock cover toward you to lock the printhead in place 14 Raise the printhead lock lever and push it in until you hear it catch A E 6 24 Maintenance 16 Close the upper cover After the upper cover is closed Please Wait is displayed and processing begins Ink processing requires about 3 5 minutes When the processing is finished Print Pattern A prints automatically Now you should adjust the printhead gt P 7 33 a Important O Print Pattern A cannot execute if either Auto Print or Off is displayed on the operation panel After replacing the printhead execute Print Pattern A then align the printhead gt P 7 33 Replacing the Printhead 6 25 6 26 Maintenance T Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to solve problems with the printer Having a Problem If the printer is not operating as you think it should or if you experience any other problems read in order through the list below select the heading that best describes your problem then go to the referenced p
51. e lamp lights and the printer is ready to print Note e If all of the ink tanks are not installed you will see the message No X Ink Tank displayed Repeat the procedure from Step 1 and make sure that all of the ink tanks are installed Replacing Ink Tanks 6 7 6 8 Caution About Using Refilled Ink Tanks for This Printer A Caution The ink tanks specified for use with this printer are provided with an ink level detection function to prevent the tanks from running out of ink during printing and to prevent damage to the printhead When using refilled ink tanks the printer cannot detect the ink level and stop printing due to ink shortage If you use such ink tanks then the ink level detection function must be switched off Printing with the ink level detection function switched off could damage the printer especially the printhead or could cause the printer to operate abnormally in other ways Canon is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by such actions Once the ink level detection feature is switched off the ink level detection information cannot be recovered If you want to display the ink level detection information you must switch the ink level detection function on and then install new ink tanks specified for use with this printer e Repeatedly removing the same ink tanks from the printer could cause ink to leak from the tank and damage the printer Switching Off Ink Level Detection 1 2 3
52. e or electrical shock never pull on the power cord to unplug the cord from the power supply Always grip the plug to remove it from the power supply To avoid a fire or electrical shock do not use an extension cord e To prevent fire or electrical shock never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country where you purchased the printer AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz E Cleaning the Printer e To avoid minor burns or minor injury from moving parts before cleaning the printer always press the Power button to switch off the printer then unplug the power cord from the power supply and allow the electrical contacts inside the printer to cool E Printhead and Ink Tanks E Store the ink tanks out of the reach of small children If a child accidentally ingests ink from an ink tank contact a physician immediately To avoid staining clothing or your work area with spilled ink never shake or drop the printhead or an ink tank e The electrical contacts of the printhead become extremely hot during normal operation To avoid minor burns never touch the electrical contacts after removing the printhead from the printer vii viii E General Caution There are high voltage points inside the printer To avoid a fire or electrical shock never attempt to disassemble the printer or attempt repairs To avoid a fire or electrical shock never use flammable sprays around the printer
53. e the printed roll media from the tray then press the Online button Message Is Displayed 7 17 Removing Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs the Media Jam or Turn Power Off message is displayed on the operation panel and the print job stops Follow the procedure below to check each location for paper jams and remove the jammed sheets Removing a Roll Media Jam Follow the procedure below to remove a roll media jam B Jam During Roll Media Preparation 1 Open the tray pull the tray open lever then pull out the roll media tray 2 Rotate the roll holder in the direction shown in the illustration so you can see the leading edge of the roll then cut the media at the buckle A Caution When cutting the media work carefully to avoid cutting your hand on the cutting blade or leading edge of the media 7 18 Troubleshooting 3 If you cannot take up the roll media open the roll media guide on the back of the printer then pull out the roll media and cut the buckled portion Note Check inside the roll media guide for any paper scraps or media tape and remove it 4 Lower the roll release lever toward the inside of the machine release the paper guide then pull out the left and right corners of the leading edge of the media as far as the roll so the media is parallel with the sides and even with the roll Removing Paper Jams 7 1 9 5 While restraining
54. ection or lights yellow for a 10Base connection gt Setup Guide LAN port Provides a connection point fora LAN cable connected to a network hub gt Setup Guide DIP switches Allows the switching of communication modes for the LAN gt Setup Guide Printer Part Names 1 3 e IEEE 1394 Port Optional for W7250 Provides a connection point for an IEEE 1394 FireWire cable connected to a computer gt Setup Guide Power connector Provides a connection point for the printer power cord Media Take up Unit connector Only W7200 Provides a connection point for the power cord of the Media Take up Unit E Top View Inside 1 4 Before Using the Printer Carriage rail Provides the path for the carriage as it moves from side to side Paper restraint Required for media and paper output in the paper path Platen Supports the paper from below while the printhead moves from side to side on the surface of the paper during printing Paper release lever Releases the media in the paper path Upper this lever to open the paper restraint when you need to load a cut sheet feed a cut sheet manually or clean inside the printer E Carriage Inside Upper Cover u s LIN 7 AR fll p is lt J M SS S Bero NA ves SS Carriage cover Protects the carriage Open the carriage cover to install the printhead gt Setup Guide Printhead lock cover H
55. ed then press Y MAIN MENU Auto Feed v 8 Press lt or gt to select Yes then press Enter Auto Feed Yes The selection is prefixed with an equals sign to indicate the amount selected for feed to the Media Take up Unit 9 Hold the leading edge of the roll media and align its right edge with the take up holder then tape the center of the roll media to the media core Using the Media Take up Unit 2 33 10 Press Y to feed some slack into the roll media 11 On the Media Take up Unit press down the take up switch to take up about two complete roll turns of media 2 34 Print Media You Can Use 13 Install the weight roll a and weight joint b according to the width of the roll media A2 Size and smaller A1 Size and larger pa pa lt 9 14 Set the weight roll inside the slack of the roll media a Important You must install the weight roll to avoid poor performance of the media take up unit 15 Press the Online button to display Online Paper Source Data Message Power e Roll Media i TMs vi Cancel ME Enter Online Using the Media Take up Unit 2 35 16 On the Media Take up Unit set the take up mode switch to Auto The completes the installation of the Media Take up Unit You can now execute print jobs from the computer Removing Printed Media from the Media Take up Unit When the print job is finished follow the procedure
56. edure below when you replace the printhead If you fail to follow procedure the printhead may leak and stain the work area 1 Press the Power button to switch the printer on Paper Source s Roll Media Cut Sheet O O Data Message Power Online O After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source Roll Media O Cancel O Data 2 Message Enter Dm gt QVO O Power O Online O Replacing the Printhead 6 19 3 Press lt or gt to select System Setup then press V MAIN MENU System Setup V System Setup menu opens 4 Press lt or gt to select Replace P Head then press Y System Setup Replace P HeadV D Press lt or gt to select Yes then press Enter Replace P Head Yes Please Wait is displayed and the preparation for printhead replacement begins Preparation requires about 2 minutes When preparation is finished Open UpperCover is displayed 6 Open the upper cover a Important To avoid soiling your hands or damaging the printer never touch any part inside the printer unless instructed to do so Check the carriage cover printhead lock cover and the printhead lock lever If one or more of these items is dirty clean them with a damp cloth before y
57. en and cancel other jobs that are executing Troubleshooting Print Results Do Not Match Print Job Content Broken lines are visible Problem 1 Printhead is out of alignment Solution Use the printer operation panel to align the printhead gt P 7 33 Random Bizarre characters are printing Problem 1 Data from the print job data stream has been lost Solution Switch the printer and computer off then switch them on again and start the print job again Problem 2 Another printer driver was selected for the print job Solution Select the correct printer driver for the printer and try again gt Setup Guide Problem 3 Font selected for printing not supported Solution Make sure that the font used in the text of the software application has been installed correctly For details see your software application manual Colors Wrong Only one color is printing Problem 1 Monochrome printing is selected in the printer driver for the print job Solution On the Main tab of the printer driver select Color for the Color Mode and try again gt Printer Driver Help Problem 2 Ink supply has run low in one or more ink tanks Solution Check the level of the ink in the tanks and replace a tank if it is nearly empty gt P 6 2 Wrong colors are printing Problem 1 The printer driver is not performing color adjustment Solution Use the printer driver to adjust the colors with the settings on the Color Matching or Col
58. er Surfaces To achieve the best performance with this printer clean the printer surfaces at least once a month Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds then switch the printer off Paper Source Data Message Power ENS TMi O v Cancel A PA Enter Online O EH o0 AS Cleaning the Printer 6 9 3 Dampen a clean cloth wring it out completely then use it to clean the printer exterior surfaces tray ventilation vent a and power cord plug After cleaning make sure that everything is free of dirt and paper dust then use a clean dry cloth to wipe dry the cleaned surfaces 6 10 Maintenance Cleaning Inside the Upper Cover To achieve the best performance with the printer clean inside the upper cover if the print surface or reverse side of the media is dirty or at least once a month You should check the platen and clean the platen and inside the printer after printing on small size media 1 Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds then switch the printer off Paper Source Data 2 Message Power Roll Media i SL 2 Online O O Cancel Enter O WM 40 va Ss a Important To avoid soiling your hands or damaging the printer never touch any part inside the printer unless instructed to do so Cleaning the Printer 6 11 4 Dampen a clean cloth wring it out completely then use it to wipe clean the upper cover handle a platen and entire platen area b tray
59. er button for over 3 seconds then after the printer switches off switch it on again If you switch off the printer all the print jobs received by the printer and currently in progress are erased completely You will need to restart any job you need to print Viewing Online Help Online Help is available to explain the functions and items of the printer driver Opening Online Help 1 In the Printer Properties window click the Help button f Canon Large Format W7200 Printing Preferences x Main Page Setup Page Manipulation Profes Ad c y ii Plain Paper Color Mode Color IR Auto Cut Color Settings zz Open Preview When Print Job Starts The Help window opens EZ Note For more details about how to use the Help window please refer to your operating system manual Viewing Online Help 3 5 3 6 Printing from Windows Printing from a Macintosh This chapter describes the basic procedures for printing from a Macintosh Printing To print a job from a Macintosh software application first select the printer then use the Print command in the File menu a Important O Before executing a print job with this printer close all other software applications If another application is processing data during printing this could cause loss of data during data transfer or cause the printer to temporarily pause during printing resulting in poor pr
60. er is not selected as the destination for the print job If you are using Windows or Mac OS X make sure that the correct name of the printer is selected in the name box of the Print dialog box then try again If you are using Mac OS 8 9 make sure that the correct name of the printer is selected with the Chooser Print queue has halted With Windows open the Printer window and click the printer icon Open the File menu and click Pause Printing to release the print job from paused printing With Mac OS 8 9 open GARO Printmonitor then select Resume Printing from the File menu to release the print job from paused printing With Mac OS X open Print Center select Resume Printing from the Queue menu With Mac OS 8 9 the printer is shared via USB Connect the printer directly to the USB board or IEEE 1394 board If you want to share the printer then connect it from a Windows computer Error message is displayed Problem 1 Solution Problem 2 Solution Solution Troubleshooting Paper jam has occurred Remove the jammed paper gt P 7 18 Printer is offline After correcting the problem in response to the error message press Online button to set the printer online If the operation panel display reads Offline press Online button to set the printer online Problem 3 Solution Problem 4 Solution Problem 5 Solution Solution Problem 6 Solution Error message appears during
61. er on and off Printer off Press to switch the printer on Printer on Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch the printer off Online button Press this button to switch printer offline and online and to open the menu display Printer online Press to switch the printer to offline Printer offline Press to open the menu display Menu display Cancels the menu operation mode and returns the printer online However if an error message is displayed or if no media is loaded in the printer the printer does not return online until the problem is corrected Job processing Puts the printer in the pause mode The current print job pauses temporarily What s On the Operation Panel 5 5 Reading Operation Panel Lamps 5 6 Using the Operation Panel The lamps on the operation panel indicate the following states c Paper Source Data Message Power d a f mi lL Ms Cancel A J Enter Online o QR To e ZAN On Roll media is selected as the paper source Roll Media lamp Cut Sheet lamp On Cut sheet is selected as the paper source Data lamp On The printer is receiving or processing a print job Flashing A paused job is in the printer or the printer has received a print job that cannot be processed Off There are no jobs in the printer Message lamp On A warning is displayed on the operation panel Flashing A error has occurred Off The printer is operating normally or the printer
62. er to the printer driver online Help 3P 3 5 Print Procedure 1 In the software application select Print from the File menu Fi Sample Paint File Edit View Image Colors Help New CtrleN Open Ctr O Save Cul S Save As Print Preview Page Setup Send Set As Wallpaper Tiled Set As Wallpaper Centered 1 Sample 2 25359 3 25256 4 cqa075 Doc_Data NG2 36 1 Exit AMES TE Er En m ll The Print window opens 3 2 Printing from Windows 2 Make sure the name of the printer is displayed in the Name box perform the settings for the Print range and Copies group then click the OK button Print 2 xl Printer Name 6 Canon Large Format W7200 Properties Status Off Line Type Canon Large Format W7200 Where IP XXX XXX XXX XXX Print to file Comment age range Copies al Number of copies C Current page Selection C Pages Iv Collate 1 1 Enter page numbers and or page ranges separated by commas For example 1 3 5 12 Zoom Print what Document m Pages per sheet 1page Print All pages in range Scale to paper size o Scaling y Options Cancel The print job starts a Important You should remove each sheet output to the output stacker one at a time Note Click the Properties button if you want to select the Media Type paper feed method
63. erWriter Z00 LS LaserWriter 8 Active Q Inactive 7 6 2 AppleTalk 3 Close the Chooser window and click the OK button in the message window Chooser Destination AppleTalk gt Canon NB 12ER You have changed your current printer Please choose Page Setup in all ofthe open applications ca Dm Active Q Inactive 762 AppleTalk This completes the selection of the printer Printing 4 3 E Mac OS X With Mac OS X use Print Center to select the printer However if the printer is switched off or if the cable is disconnected the name of the printer will not appear in the list Be sure to check the status of the printer before starting a print job An example using Max OSX Ver 10 2 is described here The appearance and name of the icon is slightly different using Ver 10 1 1 Select the Finder then select Applications from the Go menu Finder File Edit View BS Window Help Back se Forward 36 Computer QRC Home iDisk Applications Favorites Favorites Recent Folders gt 2 Open the Utilities folder and open Print Center 10009 3 utilities e 1 of 27 items selected 1 3 GB available ee 7 le r yl gi ld Disk Utility Display Calibrator Grab A Java Print Center Keychain Access es ri a i Network Utility ODBC Administrator Key Caps E 4 mm wy 4
64. ers gt Canceling a Print Job 4 9 2 Open the Utilities folder and open Print Center eee 3 Utilities o 1 of 27 items selected 1 3 GB available _ _ en ree rut H 7 La yd Disk Utility Display Calibrator Grab J A LA Ly Java Print Center Keychain Access Network Utility ODBC Administrator Key Caps tH gt 3 Select the name of the printer from the Printer List then select Show Jobs from the Printers menu r Print Center Edit View Jobs Window Help eoo Print Show Printer List e y MakeDefault 36D Make Default Add Delete i Add Printer Delete Printer Canon NB 12FB m Configure Printer Ec Show Info 36l Show Jobs 0 Start Jobs The queue list for the printer is displayed 4 Select the print job to cancel then select Delete Job from the Jobs menu Print Center Edit View Printers BEES Window e 00 D8640 E odecjo A or as Delete Hold Resun Stop Jobs Picture 2 Opening printer connection Status 4 Name Picture 3 The print job in progress is canceled 4 10 Printing from a Macintosh a Important 5 O After the print data has been sent to the printer the print job cannot be canceled When you want to cancel a print job that remains in the printer do the GARO Printmonitor job cancel procedure To open the GARO Printmonitor in the Print Center of the Printer menu select Printer Settings Select the
65. esired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U
66. f the line with the best alignment Press or gt to select that number then press Enter Press A to return to the previous level above Adj Setting F 0 The selected setting is prefixed with an equals sign to denote the current value of F Sample Positioned Incorrectly Sample Positioned Correctly 4 2 9 Repeat Step 8 for G on Pattern A to make adjustments 10 Look at J in Pattern A note the position and number of the line with the best alignment Press lt or to select that number then press Enter Adj Setting J 0 The selected setting is prefixed with an equals sign to denote the current value of J Sample Positioned Incorrectly Sample Positioned Correctly 3 2 11 Repeat Step 10 for K on Pattern A to make adjustments When you are finished making settings the printer returns online Aligning the Printhead 7 35 Adjusting Amount of Media Feed The amount of feed is adjusted for each media type Printing Pattern B sets the amount of feed for the currently selected media type Before printing make sure that A3 or larger roll media is set If you are using the W7250 without the stand make sure that A3 or larger cut sheet is set a Important z Note 1 O Before adjusting the amount of media feed you must use the operation panel to select the correct setting for the roll media type loaded in the printer If the Roll Media
67. how to obtain the most recent version of the firmware update Confirming the Firmware Version z Note Before updating the firmware follow the procedure below to confirm the version number of the current firmware update If the version number of the current firmware update is older than the one in hand then use the new program to update the firmware If the version number of the printer is the same as or newer than the firmware update in hand then you do not need to update the firmware If the printer is off press the Power button to switch the printer on After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Press lt or gt to select Information then press Y MAIN MENU Information v Press 4 or gt to select S C Ver XX XX XX Version s c XX XX XX The XX XX XX notation is the version number of the firmware update system controller Updating the Firmware 8 7 8 8 Uninstalling the Software Follow the procedure below to uninstall the printer driver and utilities from computer a Important If you uninstall the software from Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 you must log in as a member of the Administrators group before the uninstallation Deleting Old USB IEEE 1394 Printer Drivers Follow the procedure below when you need to remove an old
68. int quality z Note For more details about the printer driver refer to the printer driver Help gt P 4 13 Selecting the Printer mMac OS 8 6 9 x With Mac OS 8 6 9x use the Chooser to select the printer However if the printer is switched off or if the cable is disconnected the name of the printer will not appear in the list Be sure to check the status of the printer before starting a print job Ez Note Occasionally you may not be able to share use of the printer when it is connected via USB If this case connect to the USB or IEEE 1394 board directly If the printer is not shared print from a Windows computer 1 From the Apple menu select Chooser File Edit View Window About This Computer N AirPort Apple DVD Player D Apple System Profiler Calculator Chooser y Gi Control Panels M Favorites 4 Key Caps Network Browser Recent Applications E Recent Documents Es Recent Servers Ef Remote Access Status Scrapbook 49 Sherlock 2 El Speakable Items 9 Stickies 4 2 Printing from a Macintosh 2 Click the GARO Printer Driver icon in the list on the left then in the right list under Destination select the name of the selected printer If the printer is connected to a network make sure that the Active button for AppleTalk is clicked on a Choz I Destination AppleTalk E AppleShare Color Sw 1500 Las
69. ion Board oocccocccoocc ee eee eee 8 3 Roll Holdert Sets uix aaa 8 3 Consumables o oicoococccncc ee hr 8 4 Print Medico iia e a Sah Aas 8 4 Ink Tanks is Sio onu rtu Ee Sn i iS 8 5 Printhead 3 4 teres Me e Ree ee oe ee e EL et en 8 5 Cutter Blades s eh e eet ette ane em ced e A Nee a er on 8 6 Updating the Firmware sslee enn 8 7 Obtaining the Firmware Update 0 eee eee eee 8 7 xi xii Confirming the Firmware Version 00 c eee eee eee eee 8 7 Uninstalling the Software nasua auaa aaan 8 8 Deleting Old USB IEEE 1394 Printer Drivers 2 00 8 8 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 20 0 0 eee eee eee eee 8 10 Uninstalling GARO Status Monitor 0 0 c eee eee eee 8 11 Uninstalling an LPR Port 0 0 eens 8 11 Uninstalling the GARO Device Setup Utility 8 12 Specifications 2 0 0 ce eee eee ae 8 13 Index d ta sedate dtlag ee wad a aos 8 15 1 Before Using the Printer This section describes printer parts and procedures you should know before you use the printer Printer Part Names Printer Main Unit E Front View 1 2 Before Using the Printer a b g c d h e ri Upper cover Open to install the printhead or to remove paper jams inside the printer gt P 6 18 P 7 26 Left cover Open to replace the mist filter gt Filter Instructions provided with filter Tray Used t
70. ion of the media on the platen you may hear a slight whistling sound caused by these suction holes This is not abnormal If you are concerned about the sound caused by the suction holes adjust the guide on the left and right to within 1 mm of the edge of the media Loading Cut Sheets 2 21 2 22 Print Media You Can Use Lower the paper release lever Cut Sheet Type is displayed Press lt or gt to select the type of cut sheet then press Enter If the same type of cut sheet named in the message is already loaded then just press the ENTER button Cut Sheet Type Coated Paper The cut sheet starts to feed If the printer detects no skew and there is no problem then the printer enters the print standby mode The table below lists the possible settings for the cut sheet type Media Name Cut Sheet Type Setting Plain Paper Plain Paper Coated Paper Coated Paper Heavy Coated Paper Heavy Coated Glossy Paper Glossy Paper Photo Glossy Paper Photo Glossy Photo Semi Glossy Paper Semi Glossy Glossy Film Glossy Film Back Print Film Back Print Film Proofing Paper Proof NES Special 1 to 5 a Important A skew error occurs if the cut sheet is not straight In this case repeat the above procedure from Step 1 to set the cut sheet You must set the correct type of cut sheet If the set cut sheet does not match the Cut Sheet Type setting make the correct
71. ity 330ml 130 ml Specifications 8 13 W7200 W7250 Print Media Maximum width 917 mm 36 1 in 635 mm 25 in Roll media 18 m 19 7 yd Roll media 18 m 19 7 yd Maximum length Cu des 1600 xa Cu edid MEER Thickness 80 500 um Type Plain Paper Coated Paper Heavy Coated Paper Glossy Paper Photo Glossy Paper Photo Semi Glossy Paper Glossy Film Back Print Film Proofing Paper Top 20 mm 0 79 in Margins Bottom 23 mm 0 91 in Left 5 mm 0 2 in Right 5 mm 0 2 in Output Stacker capacity 1 sheet Main Unit Power source AC100 240 V 1 6A 50 60 Hz Printing Less than 160 W Power Consumption Standby Sleep mode Less than 30 W Noise Operation Less than 58 dB A High mode Less than 55 dB A High mode deal operating 15 30 C 59 86 F 10 80 RH with no condensation environment id Operating environment 5 35 C 41 95 F 10 90 RH with no condensation Dimensions w x d x h Printer onl 1598 x 533 x 464 mm 1276 x 517 x 464 mm nr 629 x21x 183 in 49 1 x 204 x 183 in Printer Stand 1603 x 820x 1175 mm 1281x 820x 1175 mm ee 63 1 x 323 x 463 in 504x 32 3 x 463 in Weight including printhead ink tanks approx 72 0 kg approx 60 0 kg Pinter only approx 159 Ib approx 132 Ib Printer Stand approx 96 0 kg approx 82 4 kg approx 212 Ib approx 183 Ib Use an interface cable up to 2 m 6 6 ft long
72. less of the Auto Cut setting on the MAIN MENU However if the Auto Cut setting in the printer driver is switched on the media will be cut Be sure to check this setting off before starting the print job The Media Take up Unit cannot be used with cut sheets The Media Take up Unit cannot be used with plain paper rolls With some print media the hue of some colors may change slightly when the ink on the surface of the media has dried completely In such a case wait for the ink to dry completely before handling the media When printing on thinly coated media or thin weak media with a large amount of ink in a location where the humidity is high the media may be difficult to take up cleanly without smearing In such a case improve the environmental situation such as relocation or climate control or use the printer driver set the ink drying time to insure that the printed media is dry when it is taken up Using the Media Take up Unit 2 29 Settings for Using the Media Take up Unit 1 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source a Data Message Power CET DP O r Online To o 2 Press or to display Take up Reel then press Y MAIN MENU Take up Reel v 3 Press lt or to display Enable then press Enter Take up Reel Enable The selection is prefixed with an equals sign and the Media Take up Unit is ready to use 2 30 Print Media You Can
73. ly adjusted for each type of media in order to achieve the best quality printing Therefore the size of the image and margins change slightly for each type of media When you switch the type of media for printing you must also adjust the amount of media feed for the loaded media 2 24 Print Media You Can Use High Quality Printing on Film By adjusting the height of the printhead before printing on glossy film or other film base media you can achieve superior quality image printing When you want to increase the precision of printing or if you need eliminate coarse texture in the print follow the procedure below Adjust the height of the printhead gt P 2 25 Select the correct setting for the media type gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Align the printhead gt P 2 28 Execute the print job from Windows or a Macintosh gt Chapter 3 or Chapter 4 After completing the special print job return the printhead height to its original setting and re align the printhead gt P 2 28 a Important When adjusting the height of the printhead you must also align the printhead Otherwise the print job will not achieve the best results When printing on glossy paper or any other glossy base media that wrinkles easily to avoid damaging the printhead never print with the printhead in the down position Adjusting Printhead Height 1 Press the Online button to display Offline Paper Source a Data Message Power
74. n A O 7 3 printer sele ad 4 2 PES ern ur 8 2 Jovi RM 1 5 6 18 6 22 8 5 alignment ad TERRE 7 33 QE WU 7 31 handling precautions 6 18 height adjustment 2 25 replacement procedure sess terne nennen entere en 6 19 printhead cleaning procedure a a 7 31 PELA it 7 31 printhead height adjustment lever sse 2 27 printhead lock cover printhead lock lever printing luEToiun dM L 4 6 Wat OWS D M 3 2 Proofing Paper 2252 2 3 III eene debacddenscdesdedueceusdecevadssesseutesecuces deae idet des 2 3 tail Cleaner ooi ERE rre reote t etae 6 16 right COVED Ls eoe ere etin de ene eae eo e east 1 3 1 7 6 7 foll holder diia 1 6 2 10 7 18 7 24 Roll Holder luciano A Rita 8 3 POU NSM id ia 2 4 2 7 OS A a ta 2 31 jams 1 21 LAME nuria tin idad a 2 8 TOMO VIA ce A A cid 2 36 Roll Media lamp eere ere terne RR eae SEES P NO PASE 2 8 5 6 Roll Media Setting iino Gier ripis ie epus EOS IER dieras 2 16 roll media sizes Ri RE adds 8 4 roll media tray 1 2 2 9 7 18 7 23 roll media typesetting ui iaa 2 17 roll3nedia windOWw sitiada ras D HI ca eee 1 3 roll Telease IgVeE iioc tres dee ded dese ede E oe 1 6 2 12 roll stopper E E I E EE 1 6 Serisot hilt ir eer Rr e ra eto ioo pridie eibi iei tan atlas 1 8 A HO e UR RE YE Ee TRE RETE 1 8 2 31 2 39 slide holde
75. n panel in order to use the operation panel menus or to pause a print job temporarily The printer also enters the offline mode automatically when a message alerts you about a problem so you can perform the procedure to correct the problem EZ Note If the printer does not receive print data for more than 20 minutes or if the operation panel is not pressed the printer automatically enters the sleep mode to conserve power As soon as the printer receives print data or if a button on the operation panel is pressed the printer leaves the sleep mode The printer requires about 5 seconds to return to full operation Setting the Printer Online Follow this procedure to set the printer online 1 Press the Online button Online is displayed on the operation panel Paper Source 2 Data Message Power xe Tm A Cancel 7 Enter Online 5 O IO ree The printer can print while the Online lamp is on While no media is loaded in the printer or while a message is displayed on the operation panel the printer will not enter the online mode even when the Online button is pressed After the problem is corrected the printer enters the online mode automatically ke Note Pressing the Online button repeatedly cycles the printer through three modes in this order Online Offline MAIN MENU Setting the Printer Online and Offline 1 11 Setting the Printer Offline Follow the procedure below to set the printer offline so yo
76. n the operation panel to display Offline then press Y to feed the media On the MAIN MENU select Force Cutting to cut the leading edge of the media gt P 5 7 O If you have just exchanged the roll media for a new type media be sure to change the Roll Media Type setting gt P 2 17 Removing Paper Jams 7 25 Removing a Cut Sheet Jam Follow the procedure below to remove a cut sheet jam that occurs during printing 1 Open the upper cover a Important To avoid soiling your hands or damaging the printer never touch any part inside the printer unless instructed to do so 2 Raise the paper release lever 7 26 Troubleshooting 3 If the jammed sheet is visible grip the sheet by the left and right sides and pull it toward you out of the printer 4 If the jammed sheet is not visible on the back of the printer open the roll media guide then pull out the jammed sheet Visually inspect the area to make sure that no pieces of the sheet remain behind Removing Paper Jams 7 27 5 Load a new sheet of paper then lower the paper release lever Cut sheet preparation begins When preparation is finished the printer is ready to print 7 28 Troubleshooting Checking the Print Status If your printouts become faint or streaked with white lines print a nozzle check pattern to determine if the print nozzles on the printhead are clogged Before executing the nozzle check pattern be sure a
77. ndows 95 is abbreviated as Windows 95 Microsoft Windows XP is abbreviated as Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 is abbreviated as Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows NT is abbreviated as Windows NT Microsoft Windows is abbreviated as Windows The term GARO used in the name of this printer driver is an acronym for Graphic Arts Language with Raster Operations a printer language of creating raster images It is illegal to reproduce currency bills negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by law Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates licenses travel tickets and certain public and private documents prohibited from reproduction by law Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be reproduced without the express permission of the copyright holder except for personal or household use under limited circumstances Regulations for this product FCC Regulations Canon Large Format Printer Model K90017 K90018 IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB 01 Model K90023 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und
78. ng GARO Status Monitor 1 3 Follow the procedure below to uninstall GARO Status Monitor from a Windows system On the desktop click the Start button point to Programs then click Uninstall GARO Status Monitor for GARO Status Monitor Click the OK button after the confirmation message is displayed GARO Status Monitor is deleted Click the finish button after the InstallShield Wizard complete is displayed Uninstalling an LPR Port 4 Follow the procedure below to uninstall Canon LPR Port installed with Windows Use the printer driver to select and set the printer for any port Print to the following port other than Canon LPR Port This selection can be performed on the Details sheet of the Printer Properties dialog box For the CANON LPR Port XXX XXX XXX XXX LP Canon LPR Port is displayed Mount the provided User Software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Double click and execute UnInstLP exe in the Lprport folder in the User Software CD ROM Follow the messages on screen to complete removal of the LPR Port Uninstalling the Software 8 11 Uninstalling the GARO Device Setup Utility Follow this procedure to uninstall the GARO Device Setup Utility installed with Windows 1 On the desktop click the Start button point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon Select GARO Device Setup Utility from the list of software a
79. nsure that the entire platen is clean gt P 6 11 For more details about the type of cut sheets that can be loaded in the printer refer to Chapter 2 Print Media That Can Be Used gt P 2 2 1 Open the upper cover a Important To avoid soiling your hands or damaging the printer never touch any part inside the printer unless instructed to do so 2 Raise the paper release lever 2 20 Print Media You Can Use 3 If the W7250 is used without the optional stand open the tray then the roll media tray and manually turn the roll holder to take up the roll media until it is away from the paper guide If the printer is set up on the stand this procedure is not required because the dby position Cox If the roll media has been taken up manually be sure to close the roll media tray and the tray 4 With the front side of the cut sheet facing up insert it parallel into the paper restraint so the cut sheet is aligned with the right guide a and the inner guide b ZS O M A D 7 When the cut sheet is inserted the printer grabs it and holds it on the platen a Important O Set the cut sheet so it is straight and aligned with the right side of the platen If the cut sheet is skewed this will cause an error If an error occurs remove the cut sheet and set it straight again z Note Suction through holes on the platen maintain the position of the paper on the platen Depending on the posit
80. nterference Regulations 0 00 ee ee eee iv International ENERGY STAR Program exse das oa we did ee odes iv Safety Warnings and Precautions liliis V Contents 2 2 ie Edt ee Dale eel quee da teases ub Es ix Chapter1 Before Using the Printer Printer Part Names osse te eet bale Melee Gaede 1 2 Printer Main Unit 5 52 ee ee Bas Bes A 1 2 Switching the Printer On and Off 0 000 e ee eee 1 9 Switching the Printer On 1 9 Switching the Printer Off 0 0 0 2 eee eee eee 1 10 Setting the Printer Online and Offline 1 11 Setting the Printer Online 0 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee 1 11 Setting the Printer Offline 0 0 0 0 0 eee ccc ee eee 1 12 Chapter 2 Print Media You Can Use Print Media That Can Be Used 00 00 cee eee eee 2 2 Types of Print Media armo Re rh e ne e aes 2 2 Paper SIZES 2545 dte cuve das oes Aa ss 2 4 Printing Ared 1 Qe Sev ig eL A tas oe 2 6 Handling Print Media 0 0 0 ee ee eee ee 2 6 Loading Roll Media 0 i EA eae 2 7 Selecting the Media Source 2 0 ununura ce eee eee 2 7 Loading the Roll Media 0 cece eee eee 2 8 Selecting the Roll Media Type 0 e cee eee eee eee 2 17 Loading Cut Sheets c recre ereiten y oake ee eee 2 18 Selecting the Cut Sheet Source 1 2 0 2 0 00 2 18 Teoading CutSheets suaa anana AE ds Sag cis 2 20 Select the Cut Sheet Type 2 0 2 0 cece eee een
81. ntil it is tight A gap between the roll holder and the end of the roll could cause poor feeding 2 10 Print Media You Can Use 6 Insert the holder stopper completely into the left end of the roll holder until it stops The roll media is locked in place by the roll holder 7 Position the roll media as shown in the illustration align the left and right ends of the roll holder with the grooves at either end of the roll media tray then set the roll media in the tray If the roll media has unrolled turn the roll as you set it BG Important When holding the roll holder grip it by the ring To avoid personal injury do not hold it by the shaft While holding the roll holder avoid touching the media anywhere other than the leading edge of the media If you touch the surface of the media on the print side this could cause poor printing Loading Roll Media 2 11 8 Push in the roll release lever to release the paper guide 9 Pull up the leading edge of the roll media and then from above pass the sheet past the paper guide as shown in the illustration Hold the roll media near the left and right side of the leading edge then insert it a Important O The bottom surface of the paper guide has a finish to prevent slipping The roll media must pass over the top of the paper guide before it is inserted 2 12 Print Media You Can Use 10 Pull out a sufficient amount of the leading edge of the roll media to en
82. o you will need to follow the instructions displayed on the operation panel 1 If the printer is off press the Power button to switch the printer on Paper Source Data Message Power Roll Media um PP Cancel A D OEREN Online After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source 9 Data Message Power Roll Media isa J Cancel AN A Enter Online Aligning the Printhead 7 33 7 34 Troubleshooting Press lt or gt to select System Setup then press V MAIN MENU System Setup V Press lt or gt to select Adjust Printer then press Y System Setup Adjust Printer Press lt or gt to select Print Pattern A then press Enter Adjust Printer Print Pattern A Pattern A is printed After the pattern has printed Adj Setting A is displayed Look at A in Pattern A and determine the number of the vertical line that is least conspicuous Press lt or gt to display that number then press Enter Adj Setting A 0 The selection is prefixed with an equals sign to denote the current value of A Sample Conspicuous Vertical Line Sample Inconspicuous Vertical Line 5 MANNI NM Repeat Step 6 for B E on Pattern A to make adjustments 8 Look at F on Pattern A note the position and number o
83. o adjust the alignment of Adj Setting E f the printhead to correct color and the Print Patten A Adj Setting F eee e 4 direction of printing Print Patterns A Adj Setting G to K for each step of adjustment Adj Setting H Adj Setting I Adj Setting J Adj Setting K Adj Setting L Allows you to adjust the amount of Adj Setting M feed for the media After selecting the Adj Setting N media type print the pattern for the Adj Setting P adjustment and set the value for each Adj Setting Q type L Plain Paper M Coated Prnt Patten R Adj Setting R Paper N Heavy Coated Paper P Adj Setting S Glossy Paper Q Photo Glossy Paper Adj Setting T R Photo Semi Glossy Paper S Adj Setting U Glossy Film T Back Print Film U Adj Setting V Z Proofing Paper V Z Special 1 5 Sets the printer to the mode that Move Printer No Yes enables you to carry out the a procedures required before shipping the printer to another location Sets the W7250 for installation of the 6 Stand Use No Use optional stand TP Setting Allows you to set the network IP Address information for a TCP IP network Subnet Mask interface After making each TCP IP Default G W settings be sure to execute Regis Settings to enable the settings Regis Settings Yes No Enables all the settings previously adjusted for the network interface Menu Settings Summary Tables 5 11 Menu Item Available Settings Function
84. o feed cut sheets and to receive printed output from the printer Open to load roll media gt P 2 7 Roll media tray Holds the roll holder and roll media Pull out to load roll media gt P 2 9 Output Stacker used with stand A cloth tray to hold printed media output from the printer Stand option for W7250 A stand mounted on four casters to support the printer main unit The output stacker or optional Media Take up Unit W7200 only can be mounted inside the stand g Operation panel B Back View Provides the Power button Online button LCD display and other important buttons used to operate the printer For details see Using the Operation Panel Buttons gt P 5 4 Right cover Open to replace ink tanks This cover is normally locked In order to replace ink tanks this cover may be unlocked automatically by selecting Rep Ink Tank from the MAIN MENU on the printer operation panel Lift handles Grasp the handles provided on the left and right side to lift or move the printer Roll media window Allows you to visually check the amount of media remaining on the roll a IR UN Bos zs Ed USB port Provides a connection point for a USB cable connected to the USB port of the computer gt Setup Guide LINK lamp Located on the left side of the port indicates the communication status of the LAN Lights green for a 100Base conn
85. of the vertical line that is least conspicuous Press lt or to display that number then press Enter Adj Setting M 0 The selected setting is prefixed with a mark to denote the current value for M Sample Conspicuous Line Sample Inconspicuous Line as When you are finished making settings the Online lamp lights and the printer is ready to print 4 Adjusting Amount of Media Feed 7 37 Reducing the Amount of Cut Waste The cut waste reduction function allows you to reduce the amount of waste and paper dust created when cutting glossy film and other types of media that easily generate cutting waste Using this function reduces the chance of poor print quality and lengthens the service life of the printhead The cut waste reduction feature can be switched on or off for each type of media BH Important Switching on the cut waste reduction function draws a black line at the leading and trailing edges of roll media Do not use this function with plain paper thin paper or paper that wrinkles easily To avoid paper jams do not use this function with cut sheets This function cannot be used with cut sheets 1 If the printer is off press the Power button to switch the printer on Paper Source Data Message Power umm J Z Ms Cancel A PA ERU Online O C TO O After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online
86. olds the printhead in place Open to install the printhead gt Setup Guide Printhead Equipped with the nozzles that supply the inks for printing This important part is not installed before shipping so you must install it before you can use the printer gt Setup Guide Printhead lock lever This lever locks and holds the printhead lock cover in place Open to install the printhead gt Setup Guide Printhead height adjustment lever Lever used to adjust the height of the printhead For high quality printing the lever position must be adjusted for the media in use gt P 2 27 Carriage Holds the printhead and moves it left and right across the paper during printing Printer Part Names 1 5 1 6 inside the Tray Before Using the Printer Belt stopper holder Provides a hole for the belt stopper screw to fasten the belt stopper for storage Setup Guide Roll stopper Holds the roll media on the roll holder Tray open lever Pull on this lever to unlock the roll media tray so you can draw it out of the printer Roll holder Used when loading roll media in the printer Paper guide An important part in the media feed path When loading roll media pass the sheet between the paper guide gt Setup Guide Roll release lever Releases the pressure of the paper guide on the media in the paper path Use this lever when loading roll media or when removing jams E inside the Right Cover 0 20 O 9
87. olution Mount the User Software CD ROM provided with the printer Problem 2 Provided User Software CD ROM is damaged Solution Call for service and request a new installer CD ROM System Does Not Recognize the Printer Problem 1 Interface cable is disconnected Solution Ifthe printer is connected via the USB or IEEE 1394 port check the cable connections at the printer and the computer Setup Guide 7 4 Troubleshooting Problem 2 The driver is not installed correctly for the printer connected via a Windows USB port or IEEE 1394 port Solution Follow the procedure below to install the driver v Right click the My Computer icon then select Properties On the Hardware sheet click Device Manager Next in the Device Manager window click the Unknown devices icon then click the Properties button v Click the General tab then click the Reinstall Driver button When the Update Device Driver Wizard opens follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation v When the Wizard prompts you to select how to search for the driver source files select only CD ROM drive Set the User Software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive then follow the on screen instructions to install the interface driver v Next when the Add New Hardware Wizard opens follow the instructions on the screen v Select only Specify a location then click the Browse button v Ifyou are using Windows Me Windows 98 open the CD ROM Drive open
88. or adjust quality and color or perform other settings O Before starting a print job on a very long sheet or a job where many copies are required be sure to check the ink supply before starting the job If ink runs out during the print job you may lose the print job data To check the ink supply level in the Windows drive click the Main tab click the Status Monitor button then view the Printer Information Printing 3 3 Canceling a Print Job 1 3 4 Printing from Windows Follow this procedure to cancel a print job In the Printers folder double click the icon for the printer Click the name of the job that you want to cancel click Printer in the menu bar and select Cancel All Documents The print job is deleted Canon Large Format W7200 Out of Paper m x Printer Document View Help canneot Set As Default Printer Printing Preferences Use Printer Offline Properties Close If the Online lamp on the printer operation panel is flashing indicating that the print job is still processing press Online When Pause is displayed press Cancel for over 0 5 seconds Paper Source Data Message Power 2 Roll Media o 2a A AY Enter A O VES Online O O S C The print job in progress is canceled If the Data lamp goes off and you cannot cancel the print job then use GARO Status Monitor to cancel the print job If GARO Status Monitor is not installed hold down the Pow
89. or tab of the Color Adjustment dialog box gt Printer Driver Help Print Job Results Abnormal 7 11 Problem 2 Colors in the printout do not match the colors on the screen Solution Perform monitor color correction gt Monitor Instructions Solution The color management setting in the software application is not set correctly For details see your software application manual Problem 3 Color ink is running low Solution Check the level of the ink in the tanks and replace a tank if it is nearly empty gt P 6 2 Problem 4 Not enough ink is being supplied to the printhead Solution On the printer operation panel perform Head Cleaning B gt P 7 31 Problem 5 A color ink tank is inserted in the wrong slot Solution On the printer operation panel select Move Printer Remove the ink tank from the printer then insert the correct color ink tank gt Setup Guide Solution After doing the above procedure execute Nozzle Check If each color is not printing correctly on the printer operation panel execute Head Cleaning B gt P 7 29 P 7 31 Image Color Borders Printing Dark Problem 1 Ink is clogged in a nozzle Solution Open the printer driver click the Device Settings tab then select SSC Adjustment If the Level 1 setting is not satisfactory select Level 2 then try again However using this feature could change the hues of the overall image so watch carefully the affects of the changes on
90. ot correct stop the print job select the correct setting then start the print job again gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Print Job Results Abnormal 7 9 7 10 Problem 3 The printhead height adjustment lever is at the down position Solution Set the printhead height adjustment lever to the center position for normal printing gt P 2 25 Problem 4 You are printing on thick paper Solution Make sure that the print height adjustment lever is set to the up position gt P 2 25 Edges Smeared with Ink Problem 1 The selected Media Type is not correct for the media loaded in the paper supply source Solution Confirm the current selection for the Media Type If the setting is not correct stop the print job select the correct setting then start the print job again gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Problem 2 Print media is curled or creased Solution Remove the creasing or curling then start the print job again Problem 3 The cutting dust reduction function is switched on Solution Ifthe cutting dust reduction function is not needed use the operation panel to switch off this feature for the print media in use Black Streaks Visible Problem 1 Printhead is out of alignment Solution Use the operation panel to adjust the amount of feed for the print media in use gt P 7 36 Problem 2 Printing is not proceeding smoothly due to an interruption in the flow of data from the computer Solution Close other applications that are op
91. ou replace the printhead 6 20 Maintenance 7 Raise the carriage cover and open it completely Replacing the Printhead 6 21 10 Remove the old printhead A Caution f you are removing the printhead immediately after printing allow the printhead to cool for a new minutes the metal parts of the printhead become extremely hot during printing To avoid minor burns do not touch these metal parts when you remove the printhead a Important To avoid damaging the printer never touch the electrical contacts on the carriage Discard a used printhead in compliance with local regulations regarding the disposal of such items 11 Hold the new printhead by the grips a on both sides of the printhead and remove it from its case Remove the orange protective cap 1 b then while pressing in on the grips d on both sides as shown in the illustration pull down to remove protective cap 2 c 6 22 Maintenance a Important The nozzles under protective cap 2 c are covered with ink Handle the printhead carefully to avoid touching these nozzles or dropping the printhead and causing ink stains When handling the printhead always hold it by the grips a on the left and right sides of the printhead To prevent damaging the printhead or poor printing results never touch the exposed nozzles e or electrical contacts f on the printhead Never try to re attach the protectiv
92. ove The Special settings determine in 5 steps the amount of ink used on the surface of the media The higher the number in the range of 1 to 5 the greater the amount of ink used The setting may require testing and adjustment depending on the media in use and the content of the image The media size is detected automatically therefore no setting for the size is required In order to align the leading edge correctly on the W7200 the paper is fed approximately 100 mm 4 in then cut On the W7250 without the stand installed the paper is feed 300 mm 11 8 in then cut When the optional stand is not installed with the W7250 pressing A feeds the roll media only about 130 mm 5 1 in to ensure that the surface of the printing area is clean Selecting the Roll Media Type After loading roll media in the printer you must select the correct Roll Media Type setting on the operation panel If the Roll Media Type setting does not match the roll media loaded in the printer the print job cannot execute correctly from the computer As soon as the roll media is set in the roll media tray Roll Media Type is displayed on the operation panel If the Roll Media Type selection is not correct for the roll media in the printer follow the procedure below to make the correct selection 1 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source Data Message Power e Roll Media sa E Y Cancel A 4 RETURN Online
93. over and clean the interior of the printer to ensure that the entire platen is clean gt P 6 11 For more details about the type of roll media that can be loaded in the printer refer to Chapter 2 Print Media That Can Be Used gt P 2 2 2 8 Print Media You Can Use 1 Open the tray Open Roll Tray is displayed If the roll media is already set then Close Roll Tray is displayed 2 Pull the tray open lever then pull out the roll media tray Load Roll Media is displayed 3 If there is media remaining on the roll rotate the roll holder in the direction of the arrow in the illustration to take up the media Loading Roll Media 2 9 4 Remove the roll holder remove the holder stopper then remove the media To remove the holder stopper pinch in the lever at the center then pull the holder stopper off Remove any remaining paper from the roll a Important O Store unused roll media in its original package Store the package in a cool dry location that is not exposed to direct sunlight 5 Position the roll media to load as shown in the illustration then insert the roll holder A Caution Before setting the roll media place it horizontally on a flat surface Roll media is heavy so to avoid personal injury or damage to the roll always carefully lay a roll flat on a table or other stable flat surface a Important Insert the roll holder all the way into the roll media u
94. p and ready for normal operation If the printer has not been set up completely follow the procedures in the Setup Guide to complete the setup procedures before you execute the procedures below Switching the Printer On Switch on the printer before you execute a print job from the computer 1 Press the Power button Paper Source 2 Data Message Power C f LDAP A Cancel A DA eee EAS Online O 8 JO The Online lamp and Message lamp flash for a few seconds while the printer warms up After the printer has warmed up if media is loaded in the printer the Online lamp lights and remains on and Online is displayed The printer is ready to print Paper Source Data Message Power Roll Media f i i CI P Online O Of O A W Qvo ol If no print media is loaded in the printer when the printer is switched on Offline is displayed and the printer waits for you to load media in the printer The Message lamp flashes when a message is displayed Read the message and perform the required procedure gt P 7 13 If the display or Online lamp do not light check the power cord connections at the printer and the power supply and make sure that they are secure gt Setup Guide Switching the Printer On and Off 1 9 Switching the Printer Off When you are finished using the printer follow this procedure to switch the printer off a Important O To prevent damaging the printer or losing valuable d
95. pecially before starting the next print with another type of media you must do the procedure to reset the printhead height adjustment lever to the center standard position gt Adjusting Printhead Height P 2 25 After re adjusting the printhead height position you should once again use the operation panel to align the printhead gt Aligning the Printhead P 7 33 Using the Media Take up Unit When the optional Media Take up Unit is installed on the W7200 the media take up unit can be used to take up printed roll media as it is output from the printer This is convenient for very long continuous print jobs on roll media Here is a summary of the general procedure for using the Media Take up Unit Load the roll media in the printer gt P 2 8 e Use the operation panel to select Enable for the Take up Reel item in the MAIN MENU gt P 2 30 Install the Media Take up Unit gt P 2 31 Execute the print job from Windows or a Macintosh Chapter 3 or Chapter 4 Remove the printed media from the take up reel of the Media Take up Unit gt P 2 36 Use the operation panel to select Disable for the Take up Reel item in the MAIN MENU gt P 2 40 a Important When using the Media Take up Unit do not block the sensor or lay anything on sensor to ensure that the unit operates correctly When using the Media Take up Unit the auto cut feature never cuts the media regard
96. played have the correct color ink tank on hand for replacement ii Note When the ink level in a tank is very low you may not be able to perform Head Cleaning B or other head cleaning tasks that consume ink In such a case perform printhead cleaning Head Cleaning after replacing the ink tank 6 2 Maintenance i When the Replace X Tank Message Is Displayed When an ink tank runs out of ink the replace tank message is displayed and printing halts You must replace the ink tank after this message appears The message contains the letter X of the tank to be replaced Y Yellow M Magenta PM Photo Magenta C Cyan PC Photo Cyan Bk Black Always replace an ink tank with a new one of the same color EZ Note When the ink runs out in two or more ink tanks the message for each of them is displayed consecutively After the first ink tank is replaced the message for the next color is displayed Be sure to replace the color ink tank for every message displayed Handling Ink Tank Precautions Follow the precautions below when handling ink tanks A Caution Store the ink tanks out of the reach of small children If a child accidentally ingests ink from an ink tank contact a physician immediately a Important To avoid spilling and damage from stains never drop or shake an ink tank There may be some ink on or around the ink port of an ink removed from the printer so always handle a
97. pplications then click the Change Remove button 4 Follow the messages on screen to complete removal of GARO Device Setup Utility 8 12 Other Important Information Specifications W7200 W7250 Printing Characteristics Print Method Serial Bubble Jet Print Modes Highest High Standard Draft Max Resolution 600 x 1200 dpi Interface USB Interface T ipod 1 10 Compliant Network Interface 1 port 1 port 10base T 100base TX IEEE 1394 Interface e Option IEEE 1394 Standard USB Interface USB Standard Series B Receptacle USB Interface Recommended Printer Cable Material AWG28 or above Type Twisted pair sealed cable full speed mode compliant Length 5 0m Connector USB Standard Series B Plug Interface Connector TEEE 1394 Interface IEEE 1394 1995 Standard 6 pin without feed IEEE 1394 Interface Recommended Printer Cable Material AWG28 signal AWG22 power Type Dual twisted pair shielded cable 100 200 400 Mbps mode compliant Length max 4 5 m 5 yd Connector IEEE 1394 1995 Compliant 6 pin Replaceable Printhead Resolution 1200 dpi 600 dpi x 2lines Number of nozzles 1280 nozzles for each color Replaceable Ink Tanks Yellow Ink BCI 1411Y BCF1401Y Magenta Ink BCI 1411M BCI 1401M Photo Magenta Ink BCI 1411PM BCI 1401PM Cyan Ink BCI 1411C BCI 1401C Photo Cyan Ink BCI 1411PC BCI 1401PC Black Ink BCI 1411Bk BCF1401Bk Inktype Liquid ink Ink tank capac
98. print job to cancel then click the Print Cancel button to cancel the print job If the Online lamp on the printer operation panel is flashing indicating that the job is still in progress press and hold down the Online button to display Pause on the operation panel then press the Cancel button for over 0 5 second Paper Source a Data Message Power s Roll Media f O BEC Cancel A P Enter Online OF oe O NS The print job in progress is canceled O Ifthe Data lamp goes off and you cannot cancel the print job hold down the Power button for 3 seconds then after the printer switches off switch it on again If you switch off the printer all the print jobs received by the printer and currently in progress are erased completely You will need to restart any job you need to print Canceling a Print Job 4 11 Canceling a Foreground Print Job 4 12 Printing from a Macintosh Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job in the foreground When you cancel a print job in the foreground the print in progress dialog box opens When the print in progress dialog box opens press and hold down the Command key and press the period key The print job is canceled If the Online lamp on the printer operation panel is flashing indicating that the job is still in progress press and hold down the Online button to display Pause on the operation panel then press the Cancel button for over 0 5 second Pape
99. quality Store unused roll media and other media in the original package Store the package in a cool dry location that is not exposed to direct sunlight e To prevent jams never open the roll media tray during printing O If you switch the printer off with the roll media set do not pull out the roll media tray If you must open the roll media tray open the upper cover raise the media release lever then open the roll media tray Selecting the Media Source When printing on roll media with the operation panel select roll media as the media source 1 Press the Online button to display Offline Paper Source 9 Data Message Power a f l DNA ZI Cancel A Sf MED Online Loading Roll Media 2 7 2 Press Paper Source to light the Roll Media lamp Pressing Paper Source alternates the selection between Roll Media and Cut Sheet Paper Source a Data 2 Message Power Roll Media i ios 9 Cancel A VA Enter Online O GS jo 0 l Loading the Roll Media Follow the procedure below to set the roll media in the roll media tray If there are any cut sheets or other paper output in the tray remove them first A Caution e If the W7250 is being used without the stand to avoid tipping the printer over and damaging it or causing personal injury never press down or lean on the roll media tray while it is pulled out of the printer A LIK Note O Before changing to a larger media size open the upper c
100. r Source Roll Media Data 2 Message Power gt E i 171 2 Cancel N A je Online The print job in progress is canceled If the Data lamp goes off and you cannot cancel the print job hold down the Power button for 3 seconds then after the printer switches off switch it on again If you switch off the printer all the print jobs received by the printer and currently in progress are erased completely You will need to restart any job you need to print Viewing Help The Help file is available on the User Software CD ROM in a PDF file to describe the functions and items of the printer driver Opening Help Note 1 Mount the User Software CD ROM into the CD ROM drive then open the PDF icon For Mac OS 8 x 9 x open the W7200W7250DRV89_ Us file in the OS 8 9 folder For Mac OS X open the W7200W7250DRVx_Us file in the OS X folder Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the Help For details about how to use Adobe Acrobat Reader please refer to the Adobe Acrobat Reader manual You can copy the Help file to the hard disk This will allow you to view the Help at any time without mounting the User Software CD ROM o W7200 W7250 Printer Driver Help OS 8 9 Im m amp iB ma E Me Mm 0004 Bookmarks thumbnails S e v Context Help C Read this First p O About the Printer Driver gt D Seting Media p D Using Profile gt O Setting Print Quality O Adjusting Color p O Using Page Setup
101. r telas lever ascen erre emet 1 8 2 31 2 39 takez p holder ios 1 8 2 32 take up mode Switch ite ter e depen redet ei pre Dope bd 1 8 2 31 2 37 take p Switeh eret Reb ete n ERE 1 8 2 34 2 38 Ard yo ddr A 1 2 1 6 2 18 6 12 7 18 7 23 tray open lever eerte iot dne en tne doe annee eee che cnn 1 6 7 18 7 23 nns du AE 7 2 Upper COVET ispisiri 1 2 1 5 2 20 2 26 6 11 6 16 6 20 7 21 7 26 7 41 cleaning inside 6 11 partsinside A tere Ree adde ere ed 1 4 upper cover handle eee 6 12 upper cover roller adero pete 6 12 Barbe ES 1 3 Minas 2 35 2 37 Windows i bebe peo ert eni ee eie dean bra bota Pei Bride 3 2 8 10 Index 8 19
102. removed ink tank carefully to avoid staining your clothing or the work area Do not break the seal of the protective packing on an ink tank until you are ready to install it in the printer After breaking the seal install the ink tank immediately Not installing and ink tank immediately after breaking its seal could cause poor printing An ink tank should be used up within six months after its seal is broken Not using the ink tank within this time period could cause poor printing O Never leave an ink tank removed from the printer for longer than one month This could lead to ink clogging in the tank and poor printing Replacing Ink Tanks 6 3 Replacing an Ink Tank Follow the procedure below to replace any ink tank 1 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source Data Message Power Roll Media Eo ancel A SA EL Online O a 0 EN o Press lt or gt to display Rep Ink Tank then press V MAIN MENU Rep Ink Tank V Press lt or gt to select Yes then press Enter Rep Ink Tank Yes The right cover unlocks and opens automatically If the right cover does not open completely open it manually a Important You must follow the procedure in Steps 1 to 3 above to open the right cover To avoid damaging the right cover never attempt to force it open 4 Press the ink tank lever of the color to replace then open the ink tank cover
103. rning MH Location e The electrical contacts inside the printer become extremely hot during normal operation To avoid causing a fire never store flammable substances like alcohol thinner etc near the printer Y a v ower Supply e To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock never handle the power cord or plug when your hands are wet e To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock make sure that the power plug is securely and completely inserted into the power source e To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock always use the power cord provided with this printer and do not use this power cord with any other electrical device e To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock caused by a short circuit avoid damaging the AC adapter cord or the power cord Never attempt to modify the power cord in any way Never apply force to the cord by pulling on it and never place a heavy object on the power cord e To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock connect the printer power cord to an independent power source that is not shared by other equipment or appliances e To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock never knot the power cord or LODO DD DAS e D3 wrap it around itself jf To avoid a fire hazard occasionally disconnect the power cord from the printer and the power supply and use a soft dry cloth to clean the cord connectors and the connection points Leaving the cord pl
104. rriage rail before attempting to remove the media 5 Hold the jammed sheet by the left and right edges and pull it toward you then cut it where the printing ends or where it is wrinkled 7 22 Troubleshooting 6 Open the tray pull the tray open lever then pull out the roll media tray 7 Lower the roll release lever toward the inside of the machine release the paper guide then pull out the left and right corners of the leading edge of the media as far as the roll so the media is parallel with the sides and even with the roll Removing Paper Jams 7 23 8 While restraining the center of the roll media turn the roll holder to take up any buckle in the media pull the roll release lever toward you then lock the paper guide 9 Rotate the roll holder in the direction of the arrow then cut the media along the edge of the paper guide LC 10 After closing the roll media tray close the tray Firmly push the roll media tray completely into the printer 7 24 Troubleshooting 11 Lower the paper release lever then close the upper cover 12 Press the Power button to switch the printer on Paper Source Data Message Power xm Ui Cancel A 7 Enter Online O UR 99 LS Roll media preparation begins When preparation is finished the printer is ready to print T Note If want you a sharper leading edge press the Online button o
105. rst line of the operation panel display then call for service W Ink Full Soon Problem 1 The waste ink tank is nearly full and requires replacing very soon Solution Printing can continue after this message is displayed However you should call for service as soon as possible before a Service Call is issued Message Is Displayed 7 15 7 16 No Printhead Problem 1 The printhead is not installed Solution Install the printhead correctly gt P 6 18 Check Printhead Problem 1 The printhead is not installed Solution Install the printhead correctly gt P 6 18 Problem 2 The printhead installed cannot be used with this printer Solution Install the printhead for this printer gt P 6 18 Memory Overflow Problem 1 Print job cannot be processed due to the large amount of data Solution Check and lower the resolution and quality settings in the printer driver Solution Use the banner printing feature to divide the job No Media Problem 1 The media in the selected source has run out Solution Load the media then press the Online button gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Media Too Large Problem 1 The loaded media is larger than any media size allowed for loading in the printer Solution Set the correct size media then try again gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Media Skewed Problem 1 The loaded media is skewed Solution If roll media is in use open the upper cover raise the paper release lever open the roll media tray
106. rt the computer KZ Note If a message warns you that the uninstallation failed restart the computer then repeat this procedure from Step 1 This completes the deletion of the old USB or IEEE 1394 drivers Uninstalling the Software 8 9 Uninstalling the Printer Driver m Windows Follow the procedures below to uninstall the printer drivers a Important e If you uninstall the software from Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 you must log in as a member of the Administrators group before the uninstallation On the desktop click the Start button point to Programs then click GARO Printer Driver Uninstaller from Canon Printer Uninstaller The Delete Printer window opens Click the printer in the list you wish to delete then click the Delete button Confirmation message appears Click the Yes button Make sure that the printer is deleted from the list then click the Exit button in the Delete Printer Window E Macintosh 1 2 Mount the User Software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive On the User Software CD ROM open the appropriate OS folder For OS 8 x or OS 9 x in the OS89 folder open GARO Installer for 8 9 For OS X in the OSX folder open GARO Installer for X From the menu on the upper left side select Uninstall then click the Uninstall button Follow the messages on the screen to delete the GARO Printer Driver 8 10 Other Important Information Uninstalli
107. s 2 24 High Quality Printing on Film 2 0 20 eee eee 2 25 Adjusting Printhead Height 2 0 0 0 eee cece eee 2 25 Aligning the Printhead 0 2 0 cece ee cee eee 2 28 Re adjusting Printhead Height 0 0 cece eee eee 2 28 Using the Media Take up Unit 000000000 2 29 Settings for Using the Media Take up Unit 0 2 30 ix Loading Roll Media 0 0 cece cee ccc ee ene eee 2 31 Removing Printed Media from the Media Take up Unit 2 36 Disabling the Media Take up Unit esee 2 40 Chapter 3 Printing from Windows PAIO iie een pedum EE se Adu eM Es 3 2 Print Procedure erase Pe a e de 3 2 Canceling a Print Job o ooococccoccoo ee 3 4 Viewing Online Help 0 00 e ee 3 5 Opening Online Help viese sae eee oN dpe paa sad 3 5 Chapter 4 Printing from a Macintosh Printing 90 radial eed dei ds es d Ed 4 2 Selecting the Printer soens iri ca ora bae tat gah dada egat 4 2 Print Procedure otto ea site SE EE IS VUES 4 6 Canceling a Print Job 0 reak eres eee 4 7 Canceling a Background Print Job oooo ooooooooomoo o o 4 7 Canceling a Foreground Print Job 0 0 ce eee cee eee 4 12 Viewing Help 00 000 ce eee ee ee n 4 13 Opening Help sutil exi re As 4 13 Chapter 5 Using the Operation Panel What s On the Operation Panel 0 005 5 2 Reading the Display
108. s Yes ISOBI 707 0 x 1000 0 mm 27 83 x 39 37 in Yes ISO B2 500 0 x 707 0 mm 19 69 x 27 83 in Yes Yes ISO B3 353 0 x 500 0 mm 13 90 x 19 69 in Yes Yes ISO B4 250 0 x 353 0 mm 9 84 x 13 90 in Yes Yes JIS B1 728 0 x 1030 0 mm 28 66 x 40 55 in Yes JIS B2 515 0 x 728 0 mm 20 28 x 28 66 in Yes Yes JIS B3 364 0 x 515 0 mm 14 33 x 29 28 in Yes Yes JIS B4 257 0 x 364 0 mm 10 12 x 14 33 in Yes Yes ANSIE 863 6 x 1117 6 mm 34 x 44 in Yes ANSIF 711 2 x 1016 0 mm 28 x 40 in Yes ANSID 558 8 x 863 6 mm 22 x 34 in Yes Yes ANSIC 431 8x 558 8 mm 17 x 22 in Yes Yes ANSIB 279 4 x 431 8 mm 11 x 17 in Yes Yes ANSIB Super 330 2 x 482 6 mm 13 x 19 in Yes Yes ANSI Letter 215 9 x 279 4 mm 85 x 11 in Yes Yes ANSI Legal 215 9 x 355 6 mm 8 5 x 14 in Yes Yes 2 4 Print Media You Can Use Name Size Width W7200 W7250 ARCHE 914 4 x 12192 mm 36 x 48 in Yes ARCH El 762 0 x 1066 8 mm 30 x 42 in Yes ARCH E2 660 4 x 965 2 mm 26 x 38 in Yes ARCH E3 685 8 x 990 6 mm 27 x 39 in Yes ARCHD 609 6 x 914 4 mm 24 x 36 in Yes Yes ARCHC 457 2 x 609 6 mm 18 x 24in Yes Yes ARCH B 304 8 x 457 2 mm 12 x 18 in Yes Yes ARCH A 228 6 x 304 8 mm 9 x 12 in Yes Yes DIN Cl 648 0 x 917 0 mm 25 51 x 36 10 in Yes DIN C2 458 0 x 648 0 mm 18 03 x 25 51 in Yes Yes DIN C3 324 0 x 458 0 mm 12 76 x 18 03 in Yes Yes DIN C4 229 0 x 324 0 mm 9
109. s below to remove the printed media from the Media Take up Unit 1 Press the Online button to display Offline Paper Source 9 Data Message Power O Roll Media uma PJ 0 Online O Oi ol O 2 Press Y to feed the roll media by a small amount If you want to save the roll media that you are about to remove feed the roll media about one full turn of the roll Paper Source a Data 2 Message Power COUE A Cancel Ja Enter Online 2 36 Print Media You Can Use 3 On the Media Take up Unit set the take up mode switch to Manual D Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU pt Power off Oi 6 Press or to display Force Cutting then press Y MAIN MENU Force Cutting v Using the Media Take up Unit 2 37 T While holding the trailing edge of the printed media press or gt to display Yes then press Enter Force Cutting Yes The roll media is cut a Important You must hold the trailing edge of the printed sheet while it is being cut If the sheet is cut without holding it the printed sheet will fall on the floor and the printed side may become soiled 8 while holding the trailing edge of the printed sheet on the Media Take up Unit press down the take up switch to take up the media onto the roll Tape the edge of the roll if required a Important O Be careful not to damage the print surface of the medi
110. setting gt P 2 24 You should remove each sheet output to the output stacker one at a time Note O Before the printer is shipped from the factory the Cut Sheet Type is set for Plain Paper It is recommended that the special settings 1 to 5 be used when smudges and blots appear on the print density is too light while printing on one of the media types listed above The Special settings determine in 5 steps the amount of ink used on the surface of the media The higher the number in the range of 1 to 5 the greater the amount of ink used The setting may require testing and adjustment depending on the media in use and the content of the image The media size is detected automatically therefore no setting for the size is required Loading Cut Sheets 2 23 Select the Cut Sheet Type Whenever a cut sheet is set the Cut Sheet Type setting must be set This setting must be done correctly in order for the computer to execute the print job 1 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU mea f you Cancel A Enter Online A 5 59 L S 2 Press or to select Cut Sheet Type then press Y MAIN MENU Cut Sheet Type V 3 Press lt or gt to select the type of cut sheet then press Enter Cut Sheet Type Coated Paper The selection is prefixed with an equals sign to indicate the cut sheet type that is selected a Important The amount of feed is fine
111. shooting Having a Problem ooococcccocc eee 7 2 Printer Not Operating Correctly 0 0 0 0 e eee eee 7 3 Cannot Print 2532 a fae Pare UD E DEus terae E 7 3 Printing Does Not Start 7 6 Printing Halts During Print Job 0 0 eese 7 7 Print Job Results Abnormal 0 0 000 e ee eee 7 9 Poor Print Quality gt icc4dusced cota pda da odes dey dates Lay ays 7 9 Print Results Do Not Match Print Job Content 7 11 Colors WOT Gi cies oo e Reate remet ene tete ce ea Mine Vachss 7 11 Other Prob lenis ume tr erae mtu 7 12 Message Is Displayed lsssllleel ee eee 7 13 Removing Paper Jams o occcocccccc eee 7 18 Removing a Roll Media Jam 0 0 cece ec 7 18 Removing a Cut Sheet Jam 0 0 0 cece cece eee 7 26 Checking the Print Status 0 0 0 2 e eee ee eee 7 29 Cleaning the Printhead 0 c eee eee 7 31 Types of Printhead Cleaning 0 0 cece cece eee 7 31 Printhead Cleaning Procedure 20 0 ce eee eee eee 7 31 Aligning the Printhead 2 0 0 cee eee 7 33 Adjusting Amount of Media Feed 200 0 00 7 36 Reducing the Amount of Cut Waste 040 7 38 Adjusting and Replacing the Cutter 00 7 40 Chapter 8 Other Important Information OPTIONS riea ne Tna A atar be Adload Deed Resale dhe a 8 2 Media Take Up Units vicio epi p Sp ped cies wae ty ages 8 2 A 8 2 IEEE 1394 Expans
112. stalling the Printhead Problem 2 Ink tank s not installed Solution Confirm that all ink tanks are installed gt Setup Guide Chapter 1 5 Installing the Ink Tanks Problem 3 No print media loaded Solution Load roll media or a cut sheet gt P 2 7 P 2 18 Problem 4 A cover is open Solution Close the cover named in the message displayed on the operation panel Printer Not Operating Correctly 7 3 Problem 5 Printer is still warming up Solution Immediately after the printer is switched on it cannot print because it needs a several seconds to warm up After switching on the printer you must wait for the Online lamp to light and remain on Cannot Install Windows Printer Driver Problem 1 Incorrect installer CD ROM mounted Solution Mount the User Software CD ROM provided with the printer Problem 2 Provided User Software CD ROM is damaged Solution Call for service and request a new installer CD ROM Problem 3 Windows operating system is unstable Solution If Windows displays a system error message such as General Protection Fault or Illegal Operation the computer system has become unstable Confirm the problem with the system and try to install again Problem 4 Installation does not complete successfully Solution Delete the Printer icon then try to install again Setup Guide Cannot Install Macintosh Printer Driver Problem 1 Incorrect installer CD ROM mounted S
113. sult in fatal or serious injury Always remember and follow the guidelines and advice described under this heading to ensure your own safety and the safety of other people working around the printer A Caution Failure to follow these instructions could lead to mistakes in the use of printer and result in minor injury or serious damage to the printer Always remember and follow the guidelines and advice described under this heading to ensure safe use of the printer a Important O Instructions and guidelines for operation of the printer provided under this heading describe restrictions and other important information which if ignored could cause minor damage to the printer or other equipment or result in the loss of valuable data Always remember and follow the guidelines and advice under this heading to avoid mistakes in procedure Ez Note Information under this heading includes tips and hints that will help you avoid minor problems and use the printer more efficiently Illustrations and Screen Examples The illustrations and screen examples used in this guide were created with the W7200 but they also apply to the W7250 Operations described herein apply to both models Abbreviations Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text Legal Notice Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition is abbreviated as Windows Me Microsoft Windows 98 is abbreviated as Windows 98 Microsoft Wi
114. sure that it is straight and that the left and right edges of the sheet are parallel with the sides of the tray Pull out enough of the leading edge of the roll sheet so you can align its left and right edges with the edge of the roll to ensure that it is straight ND L 11 While pressing down on the center of the roll media turn the roll holder in the direction shown in the illustration below to remove all slack from the media 12 While pressing down on the roll holder pull the roll release lever forward to lock the paper guide Loading Roll Media 2 13 13 Turn the left and right ends of the roll holder in the direction indicated by the arrows to roll the leading edge of the media as far as the paper guide Turn the roll until approximately 1 2 mm of the leading edge of the roll media is visible below the paper guide 1 2mm Im 14 Close the roll media tray Push the roll media tray in completely Close Tray is displayed 2 14 Print Media You Can Use 15 Close the tray Roll Media Type is displayed 16 Press lt or to select the setting for the type of roll media then press Enter If the same type of roll media named in the message is already loaded then just press the ENTER button Roll Media Type Coated Paper The selection is prefixed with an equals sign to indicate the roll media type that is
115. t c e to select Sleep Timer then press V d System Setup Sleep Timer v The selected value for the item is displayed 5 8 Using the Operation Panel Press lt or gt c e to select the value then press Enter g Sleep Timer 10 min The selected value is prefixed with an equals sign Press the Online button i to display Online Paper Source F Roll Media CutSheet Cancel O Data Message Power A WA Enter Online 4 jo Q LA The Online lamp lights and the printer is ready to print How to Perform Menu Settings 5 9 5 10 Menu Settings Summary Tables The menus provide the functions listed and described in the tables below Settings marked with an asterisk in the tables are the initial or default values Main Menu Menu Item Available Settings Function y Head Cleaning A Cleans the printhead Head Cleaning Head Cleaning B Re fills the printhead with ink Cuts the roll media at the current position under the cutter However when the media Force Cutting Yes No is within 10 cm 4 in of the leading edge the media is cut after it loads as far as the 10 cm 4 in position Selects automatic feed for the Media 23 Auto Feed Yes No Take up Unit Sets the operation for the Media Take up Take up Reel Disable Enable Unit When Enable is selected the cutter is automatically switched off
116. t be turned in the opposite direction 7 42 Troubleshooting 7 Attach the cutter blade to the carriage Note O If you need to install a new cutter blade push the protective cap in the direction of the arrow to remove it Attach the protective cap to the blade of the old cutter blade and discard it in compliance with local laws and regulations regarding the disposal of such items 8 Close the upper cover The carriage returns to the home position the Online lamp lights and the printer is ready to print Adjusting and Replacing the Cutter 7 43 7 44 Troubleshooting Other Important Information This chapter describes options specifications and provides other information Options The following options are provided for this printer Media Take up Unit The Media Take up Unit an option for the W7200 automatically takes up long sheets of media onto a roll as they are printed This device is convenient when printing with roll media on very long sheets e Media Take up Unit TU 02 N Stand The stand designed for the W7250 is also provided with an output stacker Printer Stand ST 21 EZ Note The Stand ST 21 is provided as a standard accessory with the W7200 8 2 Other Important Information IEEE 1394 Expansion Board This board provides the IEEE 1394 FireWire interface for the W7250 e IEEE 1394 Expansion Board EB 01 ii Note The IEEE 1394 Expansion Board EB
117. t least one cut sheet or roll media A3 size or larger is loaded z Note O If you are using a cut sheet make sure at least one sheet of unused A3 paper not the blank side of used paper or larger is set 1 If the printer is off press the Power button to switch it on Paper Source Data Message Power sz Tomi O O v Cancel NN a Enter Online O fo O LES After a few seconds Online is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button twice to display MAIN MENU Paper Source 9 Data Message Power O Roll Media uma PO Cancel ZN 7 ERN Online O C jo O 3 Press lt or to display Test Print then press V MAIN MENU Test Print v Checking the Print Status 7 29 7 30 Troubleshooting Press lt or gt to select Nozzle Check then press Enter button Test Print Nozzle Check The nozzle check pattern prints After the nozzle check pattern has printed Online is displayed in the operation panel and the printer is ready to print If there are no breaks in the vertical and horizontal lines for each color the nozzle check pattern is normal Normal Print Pattern Abnormal Print Pattern
118. t where temperature and humidity are within the ranges of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F and 10 90 RH with no condensation e To avoid anything entering the printer and causing a fire never place the printer on a heavy wool or shag carpet e To avoid the hazard of a dangerous fire keep the area around the power supply where the printer power cord is connected so you can disconnect it immediately if the printer starts operating abnormally emitting smoke or odd noises etc Locate the printer as close as possible to the power supply and make sure the power supply is easily accessible e To ensure normal operation of the printer and avoid possible damage e never install the printer near large office equipment or any other type of electrical device that emits a strong magnetic field vi E Moving the Printer e The W7200 printer unit weighs 72 kg 159 Ib and the W7250 printer unit weighs 60kg 132 Ib To prevent personal injury from back strain etc lifting the printer requires at least two people one on either end of the printer a When lifting and moving the printer separate the printer from the stand and firmly grip the handles provided below each side of the printer Gripping either side of the printer at any other location is not safe and could cause the printer to fall and cause personal injury Wty pl 3 amp Power Supply e To avoid damaging the power plug which could cause a short circuit and cause a fir
119. ted as the Media Source 6 W7250 only 5 12 Using the Operation Panel Maintenance This chapter describes how to replace consumables and maintain the printer Replacing Ink Tanks A message in the printer driver screen or in the printer operation panel display warns you when the ink tank level in a tank so low that it is time to replace the ink tank Of the six ink tanks Yellow Y Magenta M Photo Magenta PM Cyan C Photo Cyan PC and Black Bk only the one that runs dry need be replaced e W7200 Ink Tank W7250 Ink Tank i gt Z S Yellow Ink BCI 1411Y Yellow Ink BCI 1401Y Magenta Ink BCI 1411M Magenta Ink BCI 1401M Photo Magenta Ink BCI 1411PM Photo Magenta Ink BCI 1401PM Cyan Ink BCI 1411C Cyan Ink BCI 1401C Photo Cyan BCI 1411PC Photo Cyan BCI 1401PC Black Ink BCI 1411Bk Black Ink BCI 1401Bk When to Replace an Ink Tank When either of the two messages below appears you should have extra ink tanks on hand ready for replacement m When the X Ink Check Message is Displayed When the ink supply becomes low the ink check message is displayed but printing continues When this message is displayed this means that the ink tank will run out of ink very soon The first letter s of the message X tells you which tank is running low Y Yellow M Magenta PM Photo Magenta C Cyan PC Photo Cyan Bk Black For example Y Ink Check After this message is dis
120. the appropriate language folder open the Drivers folder open the WinMe 9X folder open the Driver folder then click the OK button For Windows XP Windows 2000 open the CD ROM open the appropriate language folder open the Drivers folder open the WinXP 2k folder open the Driver folder then click the OK button v Confirm that the correct folder has been selected for Specify a location then install the driver Problem 3 The printer is connected to the LAN but the LAN communication method is not detected automatically Solution On the back of the printer set the DIP switches to the correct settings for the LAN in use gt Setup Guide Problem 4 The destination via the Macintosh network is not set Solution Ifthe printer is connected to a Macintosh network open AppleTalk on the Control Panel then make the settings for Connect To and Zone Printer Not Operating Correctly 7 5 7 6 Problem 5 Solution Solution The network information for the printer has not been set If the printer is connected to a Windows network use the printer operation panel to make the network settings gt Setup Guide If the printer is connected to a Macintosh network use the Remote UI to select Phase 2 for the AppleTalk protocol Printing Does Not Start No error message is displayed Problem 1 Solution Solution Problem 2 Solution Solution Solution Problem 3 Solution Print
121. the best performance with this printer clean the carriage rail at least once a year or when the printhead is replaced Use the rail cleaner provided with the printer to clean the carriage rail Rail cleaner N The white sponge on the rail cleaner takes up dirt as it cleans If the rail cleaner fails to clean or if the cleaner fails to clean smoothly replace the sponge The black sponge of the rail cleaner is used to wipe and dry the rail Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds then switch the printer off Paper Source a Data Message Power A j e x Cancel A A Enter Online O C Sime a 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power source EN Cleaning the Printer 6 15 3 Open the upper cover 4 Remove the white sponge from the rail cleaner Dampen the sponge with some water wring it out then place it in the rail cleaner z Note If the white sponge does not clean reverse the sponge or replace it 5 With the white sponge surface on the rail place the rail cleaner on the right side of the carriage rail then move the rail cleaner all the way to the left end of the carriage rail 6 16 Maintenance 6 with the black sponge surface on the rail place the rail cleaner on the right side of the carriage rail then move the rail cleaner all the way to the left end of the carriage rail ES u a Important When you are finished using the rail cleaner
122. the center of the roll media turn the roll holder to take up any buckle in the media pull the roll release lever toward you then lock the paper guide 6 Rotate the roll holder in the direction of the arrow until the edge of the roll media reaches the edge of the paper guide Turn the roll until approximately 1 2 mm of the leading edge of the roll media is visible below the paper guide 1 2mm 7 After closing the roll media tray close the tray Firmly push the roll media tray completely into the printer Roll Media Type is displayed on the operation panel 7 20 Troubleshooting 8 Press lt or gt to select the setting for the type of media loaded in the printer then press Enter Roll Media Type Coated Paper After selecting the Roll Media Type setting the print starts preparation for the selected media E Roll Media Jam During Printing or Cutting 1 Press and hold for 3 seconds the Power button to switch the printer off Paper Source 9 Data Message Power f l S TL 2 Cancel A A Enter Online 2 Open the upper cover a Important To avoid soiling your hands or damaging the printer never touch any part inside the printer unless instructed to do so Removing Paper Jams 7 21 3 Move the carriage manually when it is out of its normally parked position Move it to the right or left edge of the ca
123. u can feed media adjust the cutter move the carriage and so on 1 Press the Online button The Online lamp goes off Paper Source Data Message Power Roll Media ma E S Cancel A UA Enter Online Q e NOLO iON When the Online lamp goes off the printer is offline ia Note O Pressing the Online button repeatedly cycles the printer through three modes in this order Online Offline MAIN MENU 1 12 Before Using the Printer 9 Print Media You Can Use This chapter describes the types of print media that can be used and how to load each type Print Media That Can Be Used A variety of print media can be used with this printer The size and types of paper or special media the print area for each type and other details are described below a Important With some print media the hue of some colors may change slightly when the ink on the surface of the media has dried completely In such a case wait for the ink to dry completely before handling the media Note For more details about Canon print media please refer to the instructions provided with each media package Types of Print Media The types of paper and other print media are described below E Plain Paper Inexpensive paper for use Suitable for printing monochrome proofs and low density color images T Note Compared to other types of media the stability of plain paper is slightly less because it is more susceptible to change b
124. ugged in and not cleaned for a long period especially in an area subject to dust oil and high humidity could cause the insulation material to deteriorate Ein an Emergency e To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock if the printer emits smoke or a strange odor immediately press the Power button to switch the printer off Q l and unplug the power cord from the power supply Discontinue using the printer and call for service E Cleaning the Printer Use only a damp clean cloth to clean the surfaces of the printer The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal operation To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock never use alcohol benzene thinner or any other type of flammable liquid cleaner to clean the printer B Pacemakers e This printer generates a low magnetic field If anyone wearing a pacemaker experiences discomfort while working around the printer should leave the area Consult a physician before continuing to work around the printer A Caution E Printer location e To avoid damage to the printer or possible personal injury place the printer fo on a flat stable surface that is safe from sudden shocks or strong vibrations to ensure that it will not fall e To avoid damage to the printer which could result in a fire or electrical shock place the printer in a location where it is not exposed dust direct sunlight high temperature or high humidity Use the printer location in an environmen
125. uie se HE ce ee n a Chad e 5 2 Using the Operation Panel Buttons 0 0 0 cee eee eee 5 4 Reading Operation Panel Lamps 000 0 eee eee ee eee 5 6 Function MENUS er Seale eene ah atte RR CAE 5 7 Printer Function Priorities 0 0 cee eee eee 5 7 Menu Flow Summaries 0 00sec eee cece ee eee 5 7 How to Perform Menu Settings 0 000 e eee eae 5 8 Making Settings 0 eee ccc s 5 8 Menu Settings Summary Tables 2000 22 eae 5 10 Main Men ce NA bt 5 10 Chapter 6 Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks o ooooooccccoco eae 6 2 When to Replace an Ink Tank 11 0 0 0 e eee eee eee 6 2 Handling Ink Tank Precautions 0 00 eee eee o 6 3 Replacing an Ink Tank 2 bay olaaa dale ca aed je 6 4 Caution About Using Refilled Ink Tanks for This Printer 6 8 Switching Off Ink Level Detection 0 00 00 0008 6 8 Executing Print JOb il daa 6 8 Cleaning the Printer lille 6 9 Cleaning the Printer Surfaces 0 0 0 0 c cece eee eee 6 9 Cleaning Inside the Upper Cover 00 ccc cee eee eens 6 11 Cleaning the Paper Restraint 0 eee eee cee ee 6 13 Cleaning the Carriage Rail 2 2 2 ccc eee 6 15 Replacing the Printhead 20000 eee eee 6 18 Handing Printhead Precautions 0 cee eee eee eee ee 6 18 How to Replace the Printhead 0 cece 6 19 Chapter 7 Trouble
126. y temperature and humidity You can also use plain cut sheet copy paper 64 105 g m intended for use on copy machines E Coated Paper Specially coated for use coated paper reproduces brilliant colors without blurring ilHeavy Coated Paper Specially coated for use heavy coated paper is thicker than coated paper making it suitable for printing POP artwork and other graphic designs E Glossy Paper Provided with a brilliant bright base coat on its print side This media is suitable for printing high density graphic images like photographs and other images that require extremely high quality finishing 2 2 Print Media You Can Use E Glossy Film Coated with a film base that reproduces color even more brilliantly than glossy paper This media is ideal for reproducing brilliant colors for graphic and photographic images that require the best possible quality iPhoto Glossy Paper Highest grade glossy paper with a photographic print paper base coating possessing high chromaticity ideal for printing photographs Realizes the best reproduction of photographic images shot with traditional silver halide film E Photo Semi Glossy Paper Highest grade semi glossy paper with a photographic print paper base coating possessing high chromaticity but also possesses properties to suppress reflected light Ideal for subduing surface light reflections when you want to give a soft finish to photographs E Proofing Paper Media used to achiev

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