Canon 2163B002 service manual Product Overview, Features, Printhead

Chapter 1

1.1 Product Overview

1.1.1 Product Overview

This printer is a large-format printer that prints in a maximum width of 44 inches with high-speed photographic picture quality. This printer is a stand-mounted type printer and is capable of output to either roll media or cut sheet.

Product Components

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[1]	Upper cover	[8]	Roll holder
[2]	Ink tank cover unit (R)	[9]	Ink tank
[3]	Ink tank cover unit (L)	[10]	Printhead
[4]	Operation panel	[11]	Belt stopper
[5]	Stand (USA: Bundled/ Others: Option)	[12]	Hex key wrench
[6]	Basket	[13]	Pocket
[7]	Media take-up unit (Option)	[14]	Power cord

1.2 Features

1.2.1 Features

-Media pass in widths up to 44 inches (1117.6 mm).

-Large ink tanks save the need for their replacement.

-Uninterrupted printing from subtanks.

-BK and MBK inks are loaded concurrently to eliminate the need for their replacement.

-Media take-up unit (option) is supported.

-Media take-up unit (option) can be mounted concurrently with a basket.

-Durability will be added by maintenance kit.

-Large LCD panel displays more information and makes operations easier.

-High resolutions of 2400 x 1200 dpi maximum, coupled with the exceptionally light-fast, water-proof and ozone-proof 12-color pigment inks of MBK, BK, PC, C, PM, M, Y, R, G, B, GY, and PGY, deliver high-quality photographic picture quality.

-USB2.0 Hi-speed interface and 10Base-T/100Base-TX in standard support of a TCP/IP network, plus optional support of IEEE1394.

-Barcodes printed on roll media make remaining roll media management possible.

-Borderless four-side printing support (roll media) removes laborious cutting work, easing the job of creating posters to a significant degree.

-High-speed printing with a 1-inch head for each color (1,280 nozzles), under bidirectional print control.

-Ink supply through tubing to a completely independent printhead and large-capacity ink tanks.

1.2.2 Printhead

The printhead that mounts on the carriage is an integrated six-color disposable printhead.

It has 2,560 nozzles for each color, comprising two trays of 1,280 nozzles each arranged in a zigzag pattern.

If print quality remains unimproved even after a specified cleaning operation, replace the printhead. Replacement about one year after the date of initial unpacking is also recommended.

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