Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 Basic Guide No.2 Basic Manual

Also see for imagePROGRAF iPF8300: Brochure Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Brochure Setup guide

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19TroubleshootingPhenomenon Cause Corrective ActionMessages advising to check themaintenance cartridge are notclearedThe printer consumes a lot of inkRemove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have justinstalled and insert it again firmly.Restart the printer.In print jobs such as photos, images are filled withcolor. This consumes a lot of ink. This does notindicate a problem with the printer.Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menuconsumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate aproblem with the printer. Unless the printer hasbeen moved or stored for a long period or you aretroubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommendnot performing Head Cleaning B, to the extentpossible.After initial installation or at the first-time use aftertransfer, ink flows into the system between the InkTank and Printhead, which may cause the ink levelindicators to drop to 80%. This does not indicate aproblem with the printer.The printer has not detected thenew Maintenance Cartridge thatwas used to replace the old one.Many full-page color images areprinted.Head Cleaning B in the ControlPanel menu is executedfrequently.You have just finished initialinstallation, when more ink isconsumed to fill the system.Check for nozzle clogging.The printhead nozzles areclogged. (→"Checking for Nozzle Clogging," User Manual)