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... nozzles for approx. 25 years* The Ultimate Wide-Format Photo Printer. The S9000 Photo Printer from borderless 4" x 6" up to reduce waste • Photos lightfast for exceptional speed and quality • Borderless 4" x 6" photos in ink-droplet size, accurate ink application, consistent droplet quality and ink composition. Plus, Canon Borderless Printing technology gives you the ability to print 4" x 6" and...
... nozzles for approx. 25 years* The Ultimate Wide-Format Photo Printer. The S9000 Photo Printer from borderless 4" x 6" up to reduce waste • Photos lightfast for exceptional speed and quality • Borderless 4" x 6" photos in ink-droplet size, accurate ink application, consistent droplet quality and ink composition. Plus, Canon Borderless Printing technology gives you the ability to print 4" x 6" and...
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...lb. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for details. ©2002 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Print speed will vary depending on Photo Paper Pro. S9000 Photo Printer Technical Information Long Lasting Color* Approx. 25 years Borderless Color Photo Print Speed** 4" x 6"-approx... and electronic Photo Application Guide Ordering Information Printer and Accessories S9000 Photo Printer Ink Tanks BCI-6Bk Black BCI-6PC Photo Cyan BCI-6PM Photo Magenta BCI-6C Cyan BCI-6M Magenta BCI-6Y Yellow Canon Specialty Papers Extended Service Plan††...
...lb. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for details. ©2002 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Print speed will vary depending on Photo Paper Pro. S9000 Photo Printer Technical Information Long Lasting Color* Approx. 25 years Borderless Color Photo Print Speed** 4" x 6"-approx... and electronic Photo Application Guide Ordering Information Printer and Accessories S9000 Photo Printer Ink Tanks BCI-6Bk Black BCI-6PC Photo Cyan BCI-6PM Photo Magenta BCI-6C Cyan BCI-6M Magenta BCI-6Y Yellow Canon Specialty Papers Extended Service Plan††...
S9000 User's Guide
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Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 62 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 66 Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89...-101 104 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 Troubleshooting 116 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 3
Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 62 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 66 Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89...-101 104 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 Troubleshooting 116 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 3
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...area. etc.) on a print head after printing. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid...) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of small children. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 Do not place metal objects (paper...
...area. etc.) on a print head after printing. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. If any ink, consult a doctor immediately. If a child ingests any foreign object (metal or liquid...) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of small children. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. 13 Do not place metal objects (paper...
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Front View 15 Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Paper Rest Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction.
Front View 15 Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Paper Rest Front Cover Open to "Operation Panel." To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction.
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... and the progress of time, or to turn back on again when data is sent to the printer. (7) Custom Settings Click to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 35 For details on the print quality setting. If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may...
... and the progress of time, or to turn back on again when data is sent to the printer. (7) Custom Settings Click to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 35 For details on the print quality setting. If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may...
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... status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is sent to check the status of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor...to the printer. s Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is low. The BJ Status Monitor appears. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 When launched, the BJ Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar. 1 Click the Canon BJ ...
... status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is sent to check the status of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor...to the printer. s Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is low. The BJ Status Monitor appears. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 When launched, the BJ Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar. 1 Click the Canon BJ ...
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In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the topic of paper or ink is low. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is low: Note ® For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on screen. When paper has run out: When the ink level is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. BJ Status Monitor Functions 38 if the printer runs out of interest.
In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the topic of paper or ink is low. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is low: Note ® For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on screen. When paper has run out: When the ink level is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. BJ Status Monitor Functions 38 if the printer runs out of interest.
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Description of Print Settings 51 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed.
Description of Print Settings 51 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to adjust the balance between print quality and speed.
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... about the documents queued for printing. To change the print order of a document already printing. Displays the printer status. BJ Print Monitor 60 s BJ Print Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Note, however, that you cannot change the print order, place the mouse pointer over...
... about the documents queued for printing. To change the print order of a document already printing. Displays the printer status. BJ Print Monitor 60 s BJ Print Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Note, however, that you cannot change the print order, place the mouse pointer over...
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Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 67
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 67
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... is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order...
... is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the centre. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order...
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... installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open and then reinstalled in the print head holder.... Replacing an Ink Tank 73 The print head holder moves to the right. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the printer may not function. Press on the "PUSH" mark...
... installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open and then reinstalled in the print head holder.... Replacing an Ink Tank 73 The print head holder moves to the right. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the printer may not function. Press on the "PUSH" mark...
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s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. ...Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print...
s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon. ...Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print...
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
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... head if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon.... 4 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 78 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary.
... head if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon.... 4 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. s Cleaning the Print Head from the printer itself. Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 78 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary.
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Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning...
Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning...
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Caution ® Always ensure you unplug the printer before cleaning the printer to avoid an electric shock. Cleaning the Printer 83 Cleaning the Printer Routine Maintenance During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. When the accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the printer.
Caution ® Always ensure you unplug the printer before cleaning the printer to avoid an electric shock. Cleaning the Printer 83 Cleaning the Printer Routine Maintenance During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. When the accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the printer.
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Pay special attention to cleaning the black panel that can easily become dirty. Do not touch any of the printer's internal components, such as paint thinner, benzene or alcohol. Routine Maintenance 3 Open the front cover, and wipe the interior of paper, and dust. Ink Absorber Black panel Cleaning the Printer 84 Warning ® Do not use any stray drops of ink, scraps of the printer with a dry cloth. Wipe away any flammable solvents such as the Ink Absorber.
Pay special attention to cleaning the black panel that can easily become dirty. Do not touch any of the printer's internal components, such as paint thinner, benzene or alcohol. Routine Maintenance 3 Open the front cover, and wipe the interior of paper, and dust. Ink Absorber Black panel Cleaning the Printer 84 Warning ® Do not use any stray drops of ink, scraps of the printer with a dry cloth. Wipe away any flammable solvents such as the Ink Absorber.
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... output paper is printed. s Printable Area With some images the trailing edge of Printed Output Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the application. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area High Resolution Paper HR-101N 97 Printing Media s Handling of the image may prevent... the next sheet being ejected. In this case, or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is curled, it may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area...
... output paper is printed. s Printable Area With some images the trailing edge of Printed Output Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the application. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area High Resolution Paper HR-101N 97 Printing Media s Handling of the image may prevent... the next sheet being ejected. In this case, or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is curled, it may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area...