Canon imagePROGRAF TM-Series Service Guide
imagePROGRAF TM-Series Service Guide June 2021
Revision 4 Page 32
O. End-User Periodic Maintenance
Canon USA recommends the end-user to maintain the following areas of the
printer. Reference the User Manual for complete details.
Table 30 – Part Replacement Interval
Item Estimated Life
16
Print Conditions
Print head Approximately 7,040 pages / A1
• 12.5% × 3 color (CMY) + 6.8% (MBK) +
5.7% (BK) = 50% Duty
• Heavyweight Coated paper HG 145 g/m
2
• Photo illustration
• Standard mode
• The frequency differs depending on the
Maintenance
cartridge
Approximately 7,000 pages / A1
Cutter 25,000 cuts
• 100,000 cuts for plain paper.
• 2,000 cuts for self-adhesive media in the
cut mode other than user cut
Table 31 - Cleaning Interval
Operation Method Interval
Exterior Wipe with a damp cloth Once per month
(Platen, ink tray for borderless
printing, pinch roller, tray for waste
ink, top cover roller, ejection guide)
Wipe with a damp cloth.
Use a cleaner brush.
Once per month
Roll Unit Wipe with a damp cloth.
Once per month
16
The estimated life varies depending on usage status.