Canon N 1000, Setup Manual

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Page 2: ...t responsible for any damages direct or indirect arising from or related to the use of this printer Trademarks Canon the Canon logo BJ and NetSpot are trademarks of Canon Inc Microsoft Windows Windows...

Page 3: ...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 z Instructions and guide...

Page 4: ...is an acronym for Graphic Arts Language with Raster Operations a printer language of creating raster images Legal Notice It is illegal to reproduce currency bills negotiable securities and other docum...

Page 5: ...cations 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 dete...

Page 6: ...e when connected to the correct interface of a type approved apparatus in accordance with the instructions for use of that apparatus If you are uncertain about the connection arrangement seek the hel...

Page 7: ...printer and do not use this power cord with any other electrical device z To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock caused by a short circuit avoid damaging the AC adapter cord or the power cord Ne...

Page 8: ...able surface that is safe from sudden shocks or strong vibrations to ensure that it will not fall z To avoid damage to the printer which could result in a fire or electrical shock place the printer in...

Page 9: ...ging the power plug which could cause a short circuit and cause a fire 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...

Page 10: ...er never open a cover or insert your hand into the printer while the printer is operating z To avoid a fire electrical shock or damage to the printer never place anything on the printer such as small...

Page 11: ...ws Connection 1 10 Network Connection 1 12 4 Connect the Power Cord 1 14 5 Install the Printhead 1 15 6 Install the Ink Tanks 1 19 7 Selecting the Display Language 1 23 8 Load the Paper Cassette 1 25...

Page 12: ...Chapter 2 Installing Options Installing Optional Paper Cassettes 2 2 Installing the Network Interface Board 2 7 Chapter 3 Other Important Information Preparing the Printer for Transport 3 2 Index 3 8...

Page 13: ...1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to set up the printer starting with unpacking the box...

Page 14: ...l Paper Cassettes P 2 2 Select a Location for the Printer P 1 4 Installing the Network Interface Board P 2 7 Connect the Computer P 1 10 Connect the Power Cord P 1 14 Install the Printhead P 1 15 Inst...

Page 15: ...hasing an interface cable for your computer and how to connect it z Three guides have been prepared for this printer a Setup Guide User s Guide and Network Guide Only one or no guide may be provided w...

Page 16: ...and set it up correctly Space Requirements Make sure that there is sufficient space around printer at the location you select for the printer Height zN1000 zN2000 Width and Depth zN1000 zN2000 460mm 1...

Page 17: ...attached to the printer to protect it during shipping All of this packing material must be removed before you use the printer z Save the printer box and all packing material You will need these items...

Page 18: ...Setting Up the Printer 1 6 3 Remove the front upper cover and the back upper cover 4 Remove the stopper and tape from inside the printer where you removed the back upper cover...

Page 19: ...7 5 To remove the feed roller stopper remove the tape a lift the stopper up b slide it down and to the side c then remove it d 6 Attach the front upper cover and back upper cover 7 Remove all of the...

Page 20: ...nd right sides of the printer and move it to where you want to set it up If you intend to install the optional paper feed unit and paper cassette position the paper feed unit first P 2 2 z To avoid dr...

Page 21: ...avoid back strain or other personal injuries at least two people lifting together at the front and back of the printer are required to move the printer 10 From the operation panel overlays select the...

Page 22: ...the parallel port for Windows If you are using Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98 the printer can also be connected via the USB port z If you connect the printer via the parallel or USB...

Page 23: ...onnector angular of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the printer Be sure to insert the connector completely z Do not plug in the other end of the USB cable into the computer The USB cabl...

Page 24: ...work Interface Board NB 11FB must be installed in the standard model of this printer before the printer can be connected to a network P 2 7 1 Press on the lever to remove the connector cover on the ba...

Page 25: ...se LNK lamp b should light If 100BASE TX is in use LNK lamp b and the 100 lamp a should light If the LNK lamp does not light or if it is flashing check the following Is the HUB switched on If the HUB...

Page 26: ...ng the printer and connecting the printer and computer follow this procedure to connect the power cord 1 Connect the power cord provided with the printer to the power connector on the left side of the...

Page 27: ...u follow the procedure below 1 Press the Power button to switch the printer on After a few seconds Install P head Press Online Key is displayed 2 Press the Online button Open Cover Back Upper Cover is...

Page 28: ...Setting Up the Printer 1 16 4 Pull the printhead lock lever out and lower it completely 5 Remove the tape on the printhead lock cover 6 Raise the printhead lock cover completely...

Page 29: ...event poor results in printing never touch the exposed nozzles b or electrical contacts c on the printhead z Never try to re attach the protective caps or packing material removed from the printhead D...

Page 30: ...it completely until it locks 10 Raise the printhead lock lever and push in toward the printer until it locks 11 Re attach the back upper cover On the operation panel Ins Ink Tank OK is displayed and...

Page 31: ...e ink tanks installed the printer may not operate correctly even if the ink tanks are installed after the printer is switched on again z If the printer is switched off after the printhead has been ins...

Page 32: ...never force the right cover open 2 Push up the ink tank lever for the color to set then open the ink tank cover 3 Remove the ink tank from its package z Always hold an ink tank by the grips c on both...

Page 33: ...match the color of the ink with the correct holder before inserting it The ink tank cannot be installed if you try to install it in the wrong holder or position it incorrectly z Gently turn the black...

Page 34: ...colored ink tanks are installed z After performing the Move Printer selection on the operation panel to prepare the printer for moving or shipment even after the ink tanks are installed again the ini...

Page 35: ...English display go to 8 Load the Paper Cassette 1 Press the Online button to switch off the Online lamp The Printer is set offline 2 Press the Setup button The Setup Menu opens 3 Press or to display E...

Page 36: ...press An equals sign to the left of a setting indicates your language 6 Press the Online button to light the Online lamp Ready is displayed in the operation panel E x t F e a t u r e s L a n g u a g...

Page 37: ...ure also applies to the optional paper cassettes z The paper cassette holds approximately 250 sheets of standard weight 64 to 105 g m2 plain paper However the number of sheets that the cassette can ho...

Page 38: ...ze of the paper Marks for standard paper sizes are provided on the length guide Move the guide to the desired mark 3 Pinch the lever on the width guide so it moves freely and move the guide to the pap...

Page 39: ...ad limit mark a marked on the width guide z Overloading the paper cassette can cause paper jams Never load paper higher than the load limit mark a and never load more than the number of sheets recomme...

Page 40: ...ide and in the instructions provided with the paper or other print media about handling different types of print media 6 Move the width guide until it rests lightly against the side of the stack z To...

Page 41: ...per Cassette 1 29 Important 8 Set the paper cassette in the printer Push the paper cassette completely into the printer z You must set the slide lever to the center position to enable paper feed from...

Page 42: ...y to perform the Media Type setting However the Media Size setting is not performed automatically for B5 JIS size you must perform both the Media Size and Media Type settings for these sizes z The N10...

Page 43: ...Cassette 3 If your printer is a Model N2000 and A4 B4 A3 A3 Letter Legal or Ledger size paper is loaded in the paper cassette the size is selected automatically so you can go to Step 6 4 Press or to d...

Page 44: ...the desired media type and press An equals sign displayed to the left of the setting indicates the current Media Type selection 8 When you are finished press the Online button to light the Online lam...

Page 45: ...selected before shipping If the printer has just been set up and connected to the computer via the parallel port you do not need to perform the interface selection 1 Press the Online button to switch...

Page 46: ...tch the printer off 7 Wait for a few seconds then press the Power button to switch the printer on After a few seconds Ready is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights The printer i...

Page 47: ...are required to receive information from the printer NetSpot Suite Service is installed automatically when the GARO Printer Driver and NetSpot are selected for installation from the Setup Menu of the...

Page 48: ...arge from the Canon Home Page http www canon com and installed on any server computer Remote UI A function that allows you to display the status of the printer perform printer settings and pause and d...

Page 49: ...d is different depending on the operating system and method of printer connection For your operating system and printer connection install in order the following software from the provided software CD...

Page 50: ...Suite Service is installed with NetSpot After installing NetSpot you do not need to execute Install NetSpot Suite Service z For Windows XP or Windows 2000 the USB driver does not require installation...

Page 51: ...0 Install the Software 1 39 Other Network Connections For more information about other network connections with Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows NT4 0 UNIX and NetWare please refer to the Network Guide...

Page 52: ...tSpot Suite Service If you have just connected the printer for Windows the Install New Hardware window opens Click the Cancel button to close this window The procedure below uses the Windows 98 instal...

Page 53: ...anguage selection screen opens Select the appropriate language The Setup Menu window opens z If the AutoPlay function is switched off double click the My Computer icon on the desktop click the CD ROM...

Page 54: ...pens confirm that GARO Printer Driver and Canon NetSpot Suite Service are selected then click the Next button z This screen is not displayed if Canon NetSpot Suite Service is already installed Go to S...

Page 55: ...1 43 8 Select the name of the printer to use click the Add to the Printer List for Driver Installation button then click the OK button 9 Confirm that the correct name of the printer is displayed then...

Page 56: ...fter the computer is re started the GARO Printer Driver and NetSpot Suite Service are installed Installation for a USB Port Connection Perform the USB driver and GARO Printer Driver installation by fo...

Page 57: ...or flat of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer Be sure to insert the connector completely 4 When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens follow the instructions on the screens If you are using W...

Page 58: ...screen opens Select the appropriate language Click the Next Button 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to continue Installation of the USB driver begins When the installation is completed the Add...

Page 59: ...ndows 98 If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 select the WINXP_2K folder If you are using Windows NT 4 0 select the WINNT40 folder 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the instal...

Page 60: ...all NetSpot Suite Service 12 Follow the instructions on the screen The NetSpot Suite Service installation begins When the installation is completed the screen returns to the Setup Menu 13 In the Setup...

Page 61: ...lick Protocols double click Microsoft then select and install NetBEUI z If the computer is on switch the computer off before you start this procedure 1 Press the Power button to switch the printer on...

Page 62: ...nstallation of the printer driver same as the installation of the printer driver for a Windows parallel port connection P 1 42 9 The Printer Information Setting window is displayed When the port selec...

Page 63: ...ore you start this procedure 1 Press the Power button to switch the printer on After a few seconds Ready is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Switch on the Windows computer...

Page 64: ...complete the procedure For Windows XP or Windows 2000 select Standard TCP IP Port and for Windows NT 4 0 select LPR Port 9 When the printer name entry screen opens enter the printer IP address for Ho...

Page 65: ...e you start this procedure 1 Press the Power button to switch the printer on After a few seconds Ready is displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Switch the Windows computer on 3...

Page 66: ...System Administrator Version or End User Version for how the computer is to be used then click the Next button The screen closes automatically at the end of the installation with Windows XP Windows 2...

Page 67: ...10 Install the Software 1 55 8 When the installation is completed click the Finish button Re start the computer After the computer is re started the NetSpot installation is completed...

Page 68: ...ad correction settings are performed in the Printer Properties window with the printer icon selected The steps below describe the procedure for Windows 98 If the computer is on switch the computer off...

Page 69: ...d click Printers In the Printers window click the icon for this printer open the File menu then select Properties 4 Select the Device Settings sheet then click the Acquire Status button The correction...

Page 70: ...lick the OK button This completes the printhead correction settings z If optional paper cassettes have been installed the status of the printer is detected and the illustration on the left changes to...

Page 71: ...ll print on the platen and will smear ink inside the printer and onto other paper z You do not need to select the media size on the operation panel The paper is force fed from Cassette 1 to print the...

Page 72: ...tical and horizontal lines for each color the nozzle check pattern is normal Normal Print Pattern Abnormal Print Pattern If any of the lines are broken perform the following procedure Print another No...

Page 73: ...1 5 When you are finished press the Online button The Online lamp lights When Ready is displayed on the operation panel and the printer is ready for operation Set Media Reset Enter Power Online Messag...

Page 74: ...n and will smear ink inside the printer and onto other paper z You do not need to select the media size on the operation panel The paper is force fed from Cassette 1 to print the pattern 1 Press the P...

Page 75: ...select Print Pattern then press The printhead alignment pattern prints 7 Press or to select Adj Setting A then press Set Media Reset Enter Power Online Message Ink Replace Online Setup Cancel Job Util...

Page 76: ...to denote the current value for A z Patterns A B C E F Vertical Lines Conspicuous Vertical Lines Inconspicuous z Pattern D Misaligned Aligned 9 Repeat Step 7 to Step 8 to adjust the settings for B to...

Page 77: ...priate for the computer and network in use Printer Operation Panel Use the operation panel buttons on the printer to perform the network information settings with the Setup Menu Network Setup Utility...

Page 78: ...s displayed in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button to switch the Online lamp off The printer goes offline 3 Press the Setup button The Setup Menu opens Set Media R...

Page 79: ...Type then press 8 Press or to select Ethernet II then press An equals sign displayed to the left of the setting indicates the current Frame Type selection 9 Press or to select IP Mode then press S e t...

Page 80: ...ct IP Setting then press 12 Press or to select IP Address then press 13 Press or to select an IP address digit to set then press The underscore _ indicates the digit selected to change 14 Press or to...

Page 81: ...elected to change 18 Press or to enter the subnet mask in use then press Press to increase the number one by one Press to decrease the number one by one The number after 0 is 255 The subnet mask value...

Page 82: ...or the gateway is displayed 23 Repeat Step 21 and Step 22 to enter the complete router IP address 24 After entering the router IP address press three times press or to select Regis Settings then press...

Page 83: ...71 26 When you are finished press the Online button to switch on the Online lamp When Ready is displayed on the operation panel and the printer is ready for operation Set Media Reset Enter Power Onlin...

Page 84: ...ttern will print on the platen and will smear ink inside the printer and onto other paper z You do not need to select the media size on the operation panel The paper is force fed from Cassette 1 to pr...

Page 85: ...address is printed at the location shown below 5 When you are finished press the Online button to light the Online lamp When Ready is displayed on the operation panel and the printer is ready for oper...

Page 86: ...Setting Up the Printer 1 74...

Page 87: ...2 Installing Options This chapter describes how to install the printer options...

Page 88: ...ght side of the paper feed unit z To avoid breaking a paper cassette and personal injury always remove the cassettes before lifting and moving the paper feed unit z If you are installing two paper fee...

Page 89: ...the printer off 2 Disconnect the power cable and all interface cables 3 Move the printer from the setup site to another location 4 Remove all tapes and the stopper from the paper feed unit Set Media R...

Page 90: ...Cassette 2 Only z Cassette 2 Cassette 3 z If you are installing two paper feed units PFN 12 and PFN 13 for the N1000 Paper Feed Unit PFN 13 must be installed on the bottom If you reverse the order you...

Page 91: ...l Paper Cassettes 2 5 8 Mount the printer on top of the paper feed unit z Cassette 2 Only z Cassette 2 Cassette 3 9 Load paper in the paper cassettes and insert the cassettes in the printer z Cassette...

Page 92: ...Installing Options 2 6 Note z Cassettes 1 2 3 PFN 12 PFN 13 z For details about how to load see 8 Load the Paper Cassette P 1 25 10 Re connect the interface cables and power cord to the printer...

Page 93: ...your hands z While performing the procedure below do not touch a monitor or any other type of electronic device that could produce an electrostatic charge z Some network models of this printer are eq...

Page 94: ...need to re attach it if the printer is disconnected from the network or when the printer is moved 4 Remove the network interface board from its bag While holding the board by the metal plate insert th...

Page 95: ...onnect the other end of the LAN cable to the x port normal port Press it in until you hear it click and lock 8 Connect the power cord to the printer 9 Press the Power button on to switch the printer o...

Page 96: ...the LNK lamp does not light or if it is flashing check the following Is the HUB switched on If the HUB is switched off switch it on Is the LAN cable connected securely Confirm that the LAN cable conn...

Page 97: ...3 Other Important Information...

Page 98: ...played in the operation panel and the Online lamp lights 2 Press the Online button The Online lamp goes off The printer goes offline 3 Press the Cancel Job Utility button The Utility Menu opens Set Me...

Page 99: ...inter then press The lock on the right cover is released and Remove Ink Tank is displayed 5 Open the right cover 6 Open the ink tank covers and remove all the ink tanks Place the removed ink tanks in...

Page 100: ...lose the right cover Processing is displayed while the ink drains from the ink tubes After processing the printer switches off 8 After the printer switches off disconnect the power cord and the interf...

Page 101: ...Preparing the Printer for Transport 3 5 10 Remove the front upper cover and the back upper cover 11 Attach the paper roller stopper and fasten the tape...

Page 102: ...cover 14 Tape the covers of the paper cassettes and the printer to hold them in place 15 Attach the shipping material to the paper cassettes and to the printer then place them in the box This complet...

Page 103: ...alize and fill automatically After installing the ink tanks set the printer offline and execute Head Cleaning C User s Guide Chapter 6 Cleaning the Printhead z After executing Move Printer if you remo...

Page 104: ...load limit mark 1 27 LPR Port 1 35 1 51 M MAC Address 1 72 moving the printer 3 2 N NetBEUI Network 1 38 NetBIOS NetBEUI Port Monitor 1 35 1 49 NetSpot 1 36 1 53 NetSpot Console 1 36 NetSpot Job Moni...

Page 105: ...7 print status confirming 1 59 printer driver 1 35 printhead 1 15 printhead alignment pattern 1 62 printhead position adjustment 1 62 provided items 1 3 R Remote UI 1 36 S setup flow 1 2 setup menu 1...