Canon image Prograf iPF780 Series, Service Manual

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Chapter 3
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2. When the printer is not operating properly
1) Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2) Remove the roll holder from the roll unit.
3) Disconnect the interface cable and power cord from the printer.
4) While referring to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" > "Draining the Ink" > "Manual Ink Drainage", drain the ink from the printer.
5) While referring to "3. Manual capping", perform the capping and lock of the carriage operations.
6) Remove the maintenance cartridge, and then package it so that the waste ink does not leak from it.
7) Attach all external covers.
8) Attach the cushioning materials and tapes.
9) Remove the printer from the stand.
10) Pack the printer into the packing box, and then put the roll media, ink tank and stand in another packing box for moving.
Use the original packing material for the printer and stand. If it is not available, pack them with a sufficient amount of cushioning materials.
3. Manual capping
When transporting the printer at the situation that the printer is not operating properly, cap the printhead manually to protect the nozzles from drying out and to keep
them clean.
Follow the procedures described below:
1) While referring to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" > "Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly" > "Opening the Cap/Releasing the Carriage Lock
Pin/Moving the Wiper Unit manually", open the cap.
2) Move the carriage to the home position.
3) While referring to "DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY" > "Points to Note on Disassembly and Reassembly" > "Opening the Cap/Releasing the Carriage Lock
Pin/Moving the Wiper Unit manually", perform the capping.
Manual capping is an emergency measure when the printer does not operate. Manual capping may cause to damage the printhead.