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...the development and dissemination of this manual thoroughly in the United States and/or other office equipment. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in order that effectively reduce energy consumption. z Macintosh and... Microsoft Corporation in any form whatsoever without notice. z Adobe, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe RGB(1998) are subject to your Canon PIXMA Pro9500 series Photo Printer. and other countries. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. z Photo Rag is an international...
...the development and dissemination of this manual thoroughly in the United States and/or other office equipment. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in order that effectively reduce energy consumption. z Macintosh and... Microsoft Corporation in any form whatsoever without notice. z Adobe, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe RGB(1998) are subject to your Canon PIXMA Pro9500 series Photo Printer. and other countries. The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. z Photo Rag is an international...
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... Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 26 Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows 32 Using the Bundled Software 33 Printing Maintenance Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically 34 Replacing an Ink Tank 35 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 48 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head... Message Appears on the Screen 81 An Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Appendix Specifications 88 Safety Precautions 91 Regulatory Information 93 Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 94 Index 96 1
... Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device 26 Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows 32 Using the Bundled Software 33 Printing Maintenance Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically 34 Replacing an Ink Tank 35 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 46 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 48 Print Head Cleaning 53 Print Head... Message Appears on the Screen 81 An Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Appendix Specifications 88 Safety Precautions 91 Regulatory Information 93 Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only 94 Index 96 1
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... four corners. Remove only as many sheets from being rubbed or scratched. Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder For detailed information on the Canon genuine media for use with sweat or oil that comes from your hands. • Do not touch the printed surface until the..." on page 15, or "Printing Media" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before printing. 5 Even when the ink has fully dried, be degraded if the printing surface is . z Before loading paper, be removed when being curled, we recommend handling it in the following...
... four corners. Remove only as many sheets from being rubbed or scratched. Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder For detailed information on the Canon genuine media for use with sweat or oil that comes from your hands. • Do not touch the printed surface until the..." on page 15, or "Printing Media" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before printing. 5 Even when the ink has fully dried, be degraded if the printing surface is . z Before loading paper, be removed when being curled, we recommend handling it in the following...
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Do not use art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200 gsm / 53 lb. However, the paper may not.../ 12.95 x 23 inches Weight From 64 gsm / 17 lb to 105 gsm / 28 lb (plain paper except for supported Canon genuine media), as it could jam in the printer. z When printing on the type of paper and the environment (high temperature ...can be used in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. See "Non-Canon Genuine Specialty Paper" of paper by Canon that is up to 150 sheets in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z When printing on plain ...
Do not use art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200 gsm / 53 lb. However, the paper may not.../ 12.95 x 23 inches Weight From 64 gsm / 17 lb to 105 gsm / 28 lb (plain paper except for supported Canon genuine media), as it could jam in the printer. z When printing on the type of paper and the environment (high temperature ...can be used in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. See "Non-Canon Genuine Specialty Paper" of paper by Canon that is up to 150 sheets in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z When printing on plain ...
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You cannot shake the ink tanks during printing. Perform the procedure below . Do not open the Top Cover while the printer is operating (the POWER lamp is turned on the ... about once a week following the procedure below after printing is complete. 1 Ensure that the printer is flashing blue). 34 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically To maintain optimal print quality, shake the ink tanks about ten seconds to two minutes to shake the...
You cannot shake the ink tanks during printing. Perform the procedure below . Do not open the Top Cover while the printer is operating (the POWER lamp is turned on the ... about once a week following the procedure below after printing is complete. 1 Ensure that the printer is flashing blue). 34 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically To maintain optimal print quality, shake the ink tanks about ten seconds to two minutes to shake the...
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... condition may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of ink. Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are ; The installation positions of the ink tanks from the left are out of inks, or a printer malfunction. photo magenta, photo black, matte black, photo cyan,... gray, magenta, yellow, cyan, green and red. When replacing them in the wrong positions. z Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are used. z Photo Magenta: PGI-9PM z Magenta: PGI-9M z Photo Black: PGI-...
... condition may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of ink. Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Replace ink tank(s) if they are ; The installation positions of the ink tanks from the left are out of inks, or a printer malfunction. photo magenta, photo black, matte black, photo cyan,... gray, magenta, yellow, cyan, green and red. When replacing them in the wrong positions. z Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, refer to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are used. z Photo Magenta: PGI-9PM z Magenta: PGI-9M z Photo Black: PGI-...
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... Status Monitor button which appears on the PC Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to replace the associated ink tank. Printing Maintenance Getting the Ink Level Information Ink Level Indication on the Maintenance tab. Ink is unable to print. Replace the ink tank with a new one . 36 Open the printer properties dialog box. Confirm whether...
... Status Monitor button which appears on the PC Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to replace the associated ink tank. Printing Maintenance Getting the Ink Level Information Ink Level Indication on the Maintenance tab. Ink is unable to print. Replace the ink tank with a new one . 36 Open the printer properties dialog box. Confirm whether...
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... Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. 37 When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon. 3. Select Ink Level Information from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. 2. Ink is low.... v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an ink tank that is out: The [x] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Select Applications from the pop-up menu. Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here...
... Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one. 37 When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon. 3. Select Ink Level Information from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder. 2. Ink is low.... v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility. Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an ink tank that is out: The [x] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Select Applications from the pop-up menu. Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here...
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...how to resolve the ink out errors that you want to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with no ink 38 The printer may reduce the print quality. Ink tank with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the out of ink state will be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Status Monitor.... Printing Maintenance Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks The ALARM lamp ...
...how to resolve the ink out errors that you want to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with no ink 38 The printer may reduce the print quality. Ink tank with the ink tanks installed. * Continuing to print in the out of ink state will be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Status Monitor.... Printing Maintenance Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks The ALARM lamp ...
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... printing troubles such as the mixing of ink. To release this function, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. * Releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Please be advised that Canon shall not be caused by flashing the ...ALARM lamp orange seventeen times when the remaining ink level in an ink tank goes under the ink out condition, but this may be liable for any malfunction ...
... printing troubles such as the mixing of ink. To release this function, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. * Releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level. Please be advised that Canon shall not be caused by flashing the ...ALARM lamp orange seventeen times when the remaining ink level in an ink tank goes under the ink out condition, but this may be liable for any malfunction ...
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Click Stop All Jobs to stop the current printing job. Replace the ink tank with the ink tank installed. The printer may be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Click Stop Job to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with a new one. If the ALARM lamp on ...the printer flashes orange four times z Close the Top Cover after the printing. z If printing is in an ink tank goes under the ink out condition...
Click Stop All Jobs to stop the current printing job. Replace the ink tank with the ink tank installed. The printer may be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Click Stop Job to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL button with a new one. If the ALARM lamp on ...the printer flashes orange four times z Close the Top Cover after the printing. z If printing is in an ink tank goes under the ink out condition...
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...you need to stop printing if you want to replace the empty ink tank before resuming printing. z Click Stop Job to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorised. Please be advised that Canon shall not be caused by continuation of printing or refilling of... inks, or a printer malfunction. z You can continue printing under the ink out condition, but this function, press and hold the...
...you need to stop printing if you want to replace the empty ink tank before resuming printing. z Click Stop Job to release the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorised. Please be advised that Canon shall not be caused by continuation of printing or refilling of... inks, or a printer malfunction. z You can continue printing under the ink out condition, but this function, press and hold the...
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... is on, and then open the Front Tray. z If you open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. z Handle ink tanks carefully to the center. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the printer. To continue printing from the Front Tray (when the FRONT FEED.... 1 Ensure that the printer is left open the Top Cover while the printer is preparing to feed paper from the Front Tray after replacing the ink tank, go to the center. Do not touch the lock lever; The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Close...
... is on, and then open the Front Tray. z If you open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. z Handle ink tanks carefully to the center. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the printer. To continue printing from the Front Tray (when the FRONT FEED.... 1 Ensure that the printer is left open the Top Cover while the printer is preparing to feed paper from the Front Tray after replacing the ink tank, go to the center. Do not touch the lock lever; The Print Head Holder moves to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. Close...
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... contacts on page 36. 4 Prepare a replacement tank. z Do not squeeze the side of the ink tank and discard it . z For details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on the ink tank. Printing Maintenance z Be sure to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. 43 Do... not touch the electrical contacts. (1) Unpack the new ink tank. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from being ejected properly. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may stain your clothes and hands. Doing ...
... contacts on page 36. 4 Prepare a replacement tank. z Do not squeeze the side of the ink tank and discard it . z For details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see "Getting the Ink Level Information" on the ink tank. Printing Maintenance z Be sure to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. 43 Do... not touch the electrical contacts. (1) Unpack the new ink tank. (2) Remove the orange protective cap from being ejected properly. z Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may stain your clothes and hands. Doing ...
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Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Ensure that the ink lamp lights red. Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label.
Printing Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. 44 Ensure that the ink lamp lights red. Lamp lights red (1) Insert the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label.
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... stopped making operating noises. It takes about two minutes or less. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to dry ...the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is flashing blue). This will cause the ink tank to maintain the printer's capabilities. 45 The printer start shaking the ink tanks automatically. z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is now complete. z ...
... stopped making operating noises. It takes about two minutes or less. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Color ink consumption may not operate properly if it out in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which are necessary to dry ...the printer may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is flashing blue). This will cause the ink tank to maintain the printer's capabilities. 45 The printer start shaking the ink tanks automatically. z If the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is now complete. z ...
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... to the color guide on the print head lock lever. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 42. If an ink lamp is unlit even though the ink tank is empty. Replacing with a new ink tank will activate this function again. Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the ...in each position referring to fully insert it. If an ink lamp is flashing even though the correct ink tank color is inserted, the associated ink tank is installed properly, the function for detecting the remaining ink level has been released. Replace the ink tank. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern...
... to the color guide on the print head lock lever. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 42. If an ink lamp is unlit even though the ink tank is empty. Replacing with a new ink tank will activate this function again. Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the ...in each position referring to fully insert it. If an ink lamp is flashing even though the correct ink tank color is inserted, the associated ink tank is installed properly, the function for detecting the remaining ink level has been released. Replace the ink tank. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern...
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... out the Front Tray Extension. 3. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on the Front Tray to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is printed. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes...
... out the Front Tray Extension. 3. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on the Front Tray to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is printed. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes...
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The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group1 print head nozzle needs cleaning. (2)...Group2 print head nozzle needs cleaning. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Example: When white stripes appear 51 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. ...
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is discharged properly. See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 35. 1 Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern. (1) (2) (1) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group1 print head nozzle needs cleaning. (2)...Group2 print head nozzle needs cleaning. Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is not enough ink. Example: When white stripes appear 51 Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer, and clean the Print Head when necessary. ...
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... for cleaning to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on the Front Tray to replace the ink tank before performing Print Head Cleaning. With the printer on page 42. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue once, and then .... See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. To perform Print Head Cleaning under the ink out condition may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of ink. z Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Gently press the mark on page 32. 53 Cleaning the Print...
... for cleaning to be cleaned from the Start Menu" on the Front Tray to replace the ink tank before performing Print Head Cleaning. With the printer on page 42. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on , hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue once, and then .... See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the printer itself. To perform Print Head Cleaning under the ink out condition may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of ink. z Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Gently press the mark on page 32. 53 Cleaning the Print...