Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5000 Series Service Manual

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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5000 Series Service Manual Manual pdf 53 page image

Chapter 22-13- Wiping operationThis operation is performed to remove paper fibers and dried ink from to the face plate.- Pumping operationThis operation is performed to remove ink from the nozzles and fill the nozzles with fresh ink.- Maintenance jet operationThis operation is performed to spray ink from the nozzles to the cap, borderless ink jet tray, an paper to remove bubbles in the nozzles and dust and other foreignparticles.Details of the cleaning function are shown in the table below.T-2-4Cleaning operation timings are as follows.T-2-5Cleaning mode Name Description of cleaningCleaning 1 Normal cleaning Removes dried ink from nozzles, thick ink accumulated on the face, and paperparticles.Cleaning 2Ink level adjustment cleaningAdjust the ink level in the head by suction, and then performs normalcleaning.Cleaning 3Initial filling inkFills the empty tube (during initial installation) with ink, and then performsnormal cleaning.Cleaning 4 Ink drainage for head replacement Drains ink to replace the head (drains only the ink in the head).Cleaning 5 Ink drainage for secondary transport Drains ink from the head and tube for secondary transport.Cleaning 6Normal (strong) cleaningPerforms suction stronger than when adjusting the ink filling amount in thehead or normal cleaning to unclog nozzles.Cleaning 7 Aging Performs idle ejection after replacement of the head.Cleaning 10Ink filling after secondary transportFills the empty tube (during installation after secondary transport) with ink,and performs normal cleaning.Cleaning 11 Ink filling after head replacement Performs normal cleaning after head replacement and ink filling.Cleaning 15Dot count suctionPerforms suction to remove ink adhered to dried nozzles and thick inkaccumulated on the face when the dot count reaches the prescribed value.Cleaning 16Precipitated ink agitationPerforms the agitation (ink supply valve open/close) operation to prevent theink ingredient from precipitating.Cleaning 17 Cleaning (weak) Performs cleaning weaker than normal cleaning to unclog nozzles.Printer status Description of cleaningDuring standby Each time 120 minutes have elapsed withthe nozzles cappedCleaning 1(normal cleaning)When 168 hours have elapsed sincecappingIdle ejectionWhen 360 hours have elapsed sincecappingCleaning 2 (ink level adjusting cleaning)When 720 hours have elapsed sincecappingCleaning (normal cleaning)When 2160 hours have elapsed sincecappingCleaning 6 (normal (strong) cleaning)When 168 hours have elapsed sinceinitial installation or previous agitationof precipitated ink (cleaning 16)Cleaning (precipitated ink agitation)At power-on During initial installation Cleaning 3 (initial filling cleaning)When the power is turned on after lessthan 72 hours have elapsed sinceabnormal end of print operation(uncapped status)Cleaning 1 (normal cleaning)When the power is turned on after at least72 hours have elapsed since abnormalend of print operation (uncapped status)Cleaning 6 (normal (strong) cleaning)When the power is turned on after theinitial installation or previousprecipitated ink agitation (cleaning 16)Cleaning (precipitated ink agitation)When the power is turned on after at least360 hours have elapsed since normal endof print operation (capped status)Cleaning 2 (fluid level adjusting)When the power is turned on after at least360 hours have elapsed since normal endof print operation (capped status)Cleaning 6 (normal (strong) cleaning)At power-off When the power is turned off in theuncapped statusWiping + Idle ejection + Idle suction + CappingBefore starting printing Before printing after 168 hours haveelapsed since cappingIdle ejectionBefore printing after 168 hours haveelapsed since cappingCleaning 1 (normal cleaning)Before cleaning after occurrence of anerrorCleaning 1 (normal cleaning)