Canon IPF8400S Basic Manual

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iPF8400S Basic Guide129Troubleshooting Other problemsOther problemsThe printer does not go on ........................................................................................................................... 129The printer takes time to start up .................................................................................................................. 129If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound .......................................................................................................... 129Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ..................................................... 129The printer consumes a lot of ink ................................................................................................................. 130Ink Level Detection ....................................................................................................................................... 130The printer does not go onCause Corrective ActionThe printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer.The specified voltage is notsupplied.Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker.(See "Specifications.")➔User's GuideThe printer takes time to start upCause Corrective ActionThe printer may have shut down incorrectly last time. Thismay happen after power outages or if the printer isunplugged before it is turned off.In this case, the next time power is restored, the printer'shard disk is checked, and startup may take some time.Please wait a while, because it may take several minutes tofinish checking the hard disk.If an error message is displayed after the hard disk check,follow the instructions indicated to resolve the problem.If the Printer Makes a Strange SoundCause Corrective ActionThe printermakes a soundduringoperation.The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.• There is a sound of suction from the Platen.To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes underit.• Roll paper makes a fluttering sound during printing.There may be a fluttering sound when large paper is advanced.• You suddenly hear the sound of cleaning operations.At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if theprinter is in Sleep mode.• You suddenly hear the sound of ink agitation.At regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if theprinter is in Sleep mode. Ink agitation takes about a minute and a half.The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions. Note that other operations arenot possible while Agitating... is displayed on the control panel.• After the printer is turned on• After data transmission• After ink tank replacementIn other cases, contact your Canon dealer.Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not clearedCause Corrective ActionThe printer has not detected the newMaintenance Cartridge that was used toRemove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed andinsert it again firmly.