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If the printer makes a strange sound – Canon imagePROGRAF GP-4000 User Manual

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If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound

Check 1

Has an unusual noise been produced from the vicinity of the roll holder?

If dust accumulates on the gear (A) at the end of the roll holder, a noise may be produced from that area.

When the noise starts, clean the gear with the following procedure.

1. Remove the roll holder from the printer.

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2. Wipe the dust off the gear with a damp, tightly wrung cloth, and then dry with a dry cloth.

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3. Insert the roll holder in the printer.

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Check 2

Operating noise may be heard from the printer even when not printing.

The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.

• A suction sound can be heard from the platen

To prevent the paper from rising, the surface of the platen has vacuum holes that create suction on the
paper.

• Roll paper makes a fluttering sound during printing.

There may be a fluttering sound when large paper is advanced.

• You suddenly hear the sound of cleaning operations.

Cleaning is automatically performed at specified intervals in order to keep the printer maintained.

• You suddenly hear the sound of ink agitation.

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