2006 Canon imagePROGRAF iPF600 Large-Format Printer Service Manual (P/N DU7-1182-000)

Canon factory service manual DU7-1182-000, May 2006, Revision 0, for the 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF600 large-format printer. It covers A4-to-A1 cut-sheet operation and the optional auto roll feed unit.

Supplied as a single 275-page PDF in English.

• Ink-system repair: Carriage and ink tank unit removal, purge unit replacement, automatic and manual ink drainage, and waste-ink collection service.

• Paper-path service: Cutter unit and drive removal, cassette pick-up and separation roller procedures, spur unit service, and auto roll feed unit work.

• Calibration: Multi-sensor recalibration, feed roller eccentricity adjustment, head management sensor alignment, and carriage wire roller setup after component replacement.

• Electrical diagnosis: Main controller and carriage relay PCB pinouts, sensor detection descriptions, power supply block diagrams, and appendix wiring diagrams.

• Service mode and errors: Warning and error histories, nozzle check patterns, fan and ink valve checks, service counters, and self-diagnostic code tables.

• Installation and maintenance: Stand assembly, transport and reinstallation procedures, cleaning requirements, consumable-part references, and grease application locations.

Canon issued this manual for qualified personnel learning the printer's technical theory and carrying out installation, maintenance, and repair.

Ink Passage and Paper-Path Repair

The ink passage sections explain how the ink tank unit, supply valve, purge motor, and suction pump assembly work together during filling and cleaning. They cover capping, wiping, ink agitation, maintenance-cartridge waste collection, and printhead overheating protection.

Carriage coverage includes the printhead mounting unit, linear encoder, multi-sensor media-width and skew detection, and lift motor operation. Paper-path descriptions explain cassette pick-up, auto-roll feeding, and the eject-roller spur mechanism.

Illustrated removal procedures also cover the mist fan and platen duct. Feed roller coverage includes handling precautions and encoder-related adjustment; the separate parts catalog referenced for other component breakdowns is not included.

The carriage precautions explain how forcing a capped carriage or mishandling locking cable connectors can damage the printhead or flexible cables.

Calibration After Component Replacement

The adjustment section links each replaced sensor or assembly to its required setup, helping technicians identify which calibration belongs to the repair.

Multi-sensor replacement calls for a new reference plate and the CL-7 test chart (FY9-9323), with GAP CALIB, SENSOR CALIB, and OPTICAL AXIS adjustments. Separate procedures cover LF TUNING after feed roller HP sensor or encoder replacement, and NOZZLE CHK POS. after head management sensor work.

PCB Diagnosis, Service Modes, and Wiring

The main controller PCB and maintenance cartridge relay PCB share stored settings and counters. PCB replacement mode and data-transfer precautions address preservation of that information during board replacement.

Firmware-update instructions cover the GARO Firmware Update Tool and L Printer Service Tool. These utilities and firmware files are not included in the PDF.

Warning troubleshooting distinguishes low-ink, maintenance-cartridge, mist-counter, and GARO conditions. Connector tables identify signal names, direction, and function, with interface specifications for USB, Ethernet, and optional IEEE1394 connections.

Diagram examples include the Printer Diagram, ink passage schematic, Cassette Pick-up Sequence, Roll Media Pick-up Sequence, Power Supply Block Diagram, and the six-sheet Main controller PCB wiring set.

This revision identifies I/O DISPLAY sensor-status viewing as a future-version feature. LF & HAKUSYA adjustment is reserved for factory use.

Always disconnect the main power supply and follow standard electrical safety protocols before attempting to access internal circuitry.

Maintenance and Transport

Cleaning tables identify automatic recovery triggers, while the maintenance section separates user cleaning from service consumables. Lubrication instructions specify MOLYKOTE PG-641 (CK-0562-000) and identify application points.

Transport procedures distinguish a working printer from one requiring manual ink drainage because it cannot power on. Installation coverage includes the stand, initial ink filling, and operational test prints.

PDF Navigation and Wiring Detail

The total includes nine preliminary pages, 258 main-chapter pages, a seven-page appendix containing its divider and six wiring sheets, and one rear cover. Searchable PDF text extends into the wiring appendix; embedded bookmarks navigate the eight main chapters and their subsections, while the appendix has no separate bookmarks. Small pin numbers and signal labels in the dense wiring sheets need zooming for comfortable reading.