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QT5-0158-V01 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN
series
Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.
For details on ink tank replacement, refer to “Replacing an Ink Tank” in this guide.
QT50158V01
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driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and
“where to buy” instructions are found here.
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program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage at a very
attractive price. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon’s
superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about
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Ordering Information
For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.
Description Order #
Ink Tanks
PGI-9 Matte Black 1033B002
PGI-9 Photo Black 1034B002
PGI-9 Cyan 1035B002
PGI-9 Magenta 1036B002
PGI-9 Yellow 1037B002
PGI-9 Photo Cyan 1038B002
PGI-9 Photo Magenta 1039B002
PGI-9 Red 1040B002
PGI-9 Green 1041B002
PGI-9 Gray 1042B002
Canon Specialty Papers
Fine Art Photo Rag (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 0587B005
Fine Art Photo Rag (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 0587B008
Fine Art Premium Matte (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 1263B004
Fine Art Premium Matte (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 1263B007
Fine Art Museum Etching (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 1262B004
Fine Art Museum Etching (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 1262B007
Matte Photo Paper (4" x 6" / 120 sheets) 7981A014
Matte Photo Paper (8.5" x 11" / 50 sheets) 7981A004
Matte Photo Paper (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 7981A011
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 20 sheets) 7980A007
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 50 sheets) 7980A012
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 120 sheets) 7980A022
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (5" x 7" / 20 sheets) 7980A019
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 7980A006
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 7980A014
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (4" x 6" / 50 sheets) 2311B022
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (4" x 6" / 100 Sheets) 2311B023
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (5" x 7" / 20 sheets) 2311B024
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (8" x 10" / 20 sheets) 2311B025
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (8.5 x 11" / 20 sheets) 2311B001
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (4" x 6" / 50 sheets) 1686B014
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 1686B020
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8" x 10" / 20 sheets) 1686B017
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 1686B031
Photo Stickers (16 stickers / sheet, 5 sheets / pack) 0001C001
Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at
www.estore.usa.canon.com.
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About Consumables
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped.
Trademarks
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and/or other countries.
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and/or other countries.
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zPhoto Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH.
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Contents
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Contents
Basic Printing
Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Turning off the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using Specialty Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Printing with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Printing with Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Advanced Printing
Printing 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 Deep Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Troubleshooting
Cannot Install the Printer Driver or an Application Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Cannot Connect to PC Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
The Printer Is Vibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Troubleshooting Printer Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Paper Does Not Feed Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Handling Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
An Error 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
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Basic Printing
This
Quick Start Guide
describes some of the features of your printer and how
to use them. For more information, view the Pro9500 series
User’s Guide
on-
screen manual,
Printer Driver Guide
on-screen manual,
Photo Application Guide
on-screen manual, and
Digital Photo Printing Guide
on-screen manual installed
on your computer, or use the online help within your printer driver interface:
While in the printer’s properties window, click in the upper right corner.
Then click the feature you want to know more about, or click the Help button
when displayed.
While in the Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box, click in the lower left
corner.
Clicking provides detailed information about each setting.
When the Help window appears, select your desired topic.
Turning on the Printer
1Press the POWER button.
The POWER lamp flashes blue while the printer warms up and changes to steady
(non-flashing) when the printer is ready.
If the ALARM lamp begins flashing orange, refer to Handling Error
Messageson page 77.
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Turning off the Printer
1To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off.
About the Power Plug
When removing the power plug after turing off the printer, be sure to
check that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from
the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking blue, the printer
cannot protect its print heads and may be unable to print.
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Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Tray.
Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Tray
You can load paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Tray.
Loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder is easy, and is convenient if you frequently
switch to and print on various sizes or types of paper.
Use the Front Tray to print on large size paper or to print on thick paper such as art
paper.
* There are some kinds of paper, depending on their size or type, that can only be used in either the Auto Sheet Feeder
or the Front Tray.
See Using Specialty Mediaon page 15.
Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce
unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
Damp paper
Excessively thin paper
Auto Sheet Feeder: Less than 64 gsm / 17 lb
Front Tray: Less than 0.1 mm / 4 mil
Excessively thick paper
Auto Sheet Feeder: More than 105 gsm / 28 lb (plain paper except for supported
Canon genuine media)
* However, you can use art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200 gsm / 53 lb.
See “Non-Canon Genuine Specialty Paper” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
Front Tray: More than 1.2 mm / 47 mil
•Picture postcards
Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
• Envelopes
Any type of paper with holes
Paper that is not rectangular
Paper bound with staples or glue etc.
Paper coated with adhesive
Paper decorated with glitter etc.
The following Canon genuine papers:
High Resolution Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Paper Glossy, Photo Paper Plus
Double Sided, Photo Paper Pro, Transparencies, and T-Shirt Transfers
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Handling Paper
Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling.
Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing
surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with
sweat or oil that comes from your hands.
Do not touch the printed surface until the ink has fully dried. Even when the ink has
fully dried, be careful not to touch the printed surface as much as possible when
handling. Due to the nature of the pigment ink, the ink on the printed surface may be
removed when being rubbed or scratched.
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
For detailed information on the Canon genuine media for use with its
various printers, refer to Using Specialty Mediaon page 15, or
“Printing Media” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
zBefore loading paper, be sure to flatten its four corners. Otherwise, the
paper may jam.
zWhen paper is curled, gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl
(without curling the reverse side) and then load the paper. For details on
how to flatten paper curl, refer to Media is curledon page 72.
zWhen using Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, even if the sheet is curled,
load one sheet at a time as it is. If you roll up this paper to flatten, this
may cause cracks on the surface of the paper and reduce the print
quality.
zTo prevent paper from being curled, we recommend handling it in the
following ways:
- Put unused paper back into the package, and store them
horizontally.
- Remove only as many sheets from the package as you need right
before printing.
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2Prepare to load paper.
3Load the paper.
(1) 1 Open the Paper Support.
2 Open the Paper Support
Extension to support the paper.
(2) 1 Gently press the
mark on the Front Tray.
2 Pull out the Front Tray
Extension completely.
(3) Ensure that the FRONT FEED button is not lit.
If the FRONT FEED button is lit or flashing, set
the Front Tray to its normal printing position.
See Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal
Printing Positionon page 14.
1
1
2
2
(2) Align the paper
stack with the
right edge of
the Auto Sheet
Feeder.
(3) Pinch the Paper
Guide and slide it
against the left side
of the paper stack.
Load Limit Mark
Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark.
(1) Load the paper
into the Auto
Sheet Feeder
with the print
side facing UP.
Set the Paper Guide
correctly when
printing from the
Auto Sheet Feeder.
The paper may not
feed correctly if the
Paper Guide is not
set correctly.
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zThe following paper can be used in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Paper Size
Standard paper: From 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm to A3+ (13" x 19")
size (329.0 x 483.0 mm / 13 x 19 inches)
Non-standard paper: From 89.0 x 120.0 mm / 3.50 x 4.72 inches to
329.0 x 584.2 mm / 12.95 x 23 inches
Weight
From 64 gsm / 17 lb to 105 gsm / 28 lb (plain paper except for
supported Canon genuine media)
*You can use art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200
gsm / 53 lb.
Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for supported Canon
genuine media), as it could jam in the printer.
See “Non-Canon Genuine Specialty Paper” of the
User’s Guide
on-
screen manual.
zWhen printing on plain paper (64 gsm / 17 lb), load up to 150 sheets in
the Auto Sheet Feeder.
However, the paper may not feed correctly depending on the type of
paper and the environment (high temperature / high humidity / low
temperature / low humidity). If this happens, reduce the number of
sheets of paper by about half (approximately 5 mm / 0.2 inches).
zWhen printing on art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to
200 gsm / 53 lb, load one sheet at a time.
zWhen printing on plain paper, do not stack more than 50 sheets in the
Front Tray.
zDo not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying
times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
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Loading 4" x 6" or 5" x 7"-Sized Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x
177.8 mm for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
(4) Select 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm or 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm from Page Size in
the printer driver.
For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to Printing with
Windowson page 18, or Printing with Macintoshon page 21.
Always load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in
landscape orientation can cause the paper to be jammed.
We recommend using Canon genuine photo media when printing
photographs.
See Using Specialty Mediaon page 15.
(1) Load the paper and align
it with the right edge of
the Auto Sheet Feeder
with the print side facing
UP.
Load the paper lengthways
regardless of the direction of
the document.
You can load up to 20 sheets
of 4" x 6"-sized paper; 10
sheets of 5" x 7"-sized
paper.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and
slide it against the left side
of the paper stack.
(3) Ensure that the FRONT FEED button is not lit.
If the FRONT FEED button is lit or flashing, set the
Front Tray to its normal printing position.
See Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing
Positionon page 14.
Portrait Landscape
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Loading Paper in the Front Tray
FRONT FEED Button
You can check the printer status by FRONT FEED button indication.
The FRONT FEED button flashes quickly (two flashes at a time) when preparations for
loading the paper in the Front Tray are finished. Load the paper in the Front Tray
correctly.
The FRONT FEED button flashes slowly (one long flash at a time) when preparations to
start printing from the Front Tray are complete. Start printing from the Front Tray.
The FRONT FEED button is unlit when the Front Tray is in its normal printing position.
The FRONT FEED button lights when the Front Tray is in the Front Paper Feeding
Position.
When loading paper in the Front Tray, the paper sticks out from the back
of the printer. Keep a space of 40 cm / 15.7 inches for this purpose
behind the printer.
There are wheels on the back corners of the printer. Lift up the front of the
printer to move it back and forth.
For detailed information on the Canon genuine media for use with its
various printers, refer to Using Specialty Mediaon page 15, or
“Printing Media” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
1Open the Front Tray.
(1) Gently press the mark
on the Front Tray.
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2Set the Front Tray in the Front Paper Feeding Position.
Side view of the printer
(3) While keeping the Front
Tray lifted, tilt the Front
Tray forward to set it in
the Front Paper Feeding
Position.
(1) Tilt the Front
Tray upward.
(2) Lift the Front Tray
until it stops.
The FRONT FEED
button lights.
(4) Ensure that
the FRONT FEED
button is lit.
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3Open the Rear Support.
4Prepare to load paper.
Do not load paper when the POWER lamp is flashing. Otherwise, the
paper or the printer may be damaged.
(1) Press the REAR SUPPORT button
to open the Rear Support.
(2) Press the right
corner of the Rear
Support to open
the Rear Support
Extension.
When loading paper
that is Letter size or
smaller, this
procedure is not
necessary.
(3) Press the FRONT FEED button.
The printer starts making operating
noises and then the POWER lamp flashes
for about 20 seconds.
(1) Pull out the Front Tray
Extension completely.
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5Load the paper.
If the printer is not used for 5 minutes or more while it is as described in
(1) above, then the FRONT FEED button stops flashing and stays lit and
you cannot set the paper. If this happens, return to (3) in step 4.
zWhen paper is curled, gently bend it in the opposite direction of the
curl (without curling the reverse side) and then load the paper. For
details on how to flatten paper curl, refer to Media is curledon page
72.
zWhen using Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, even if the sheet is curled, load
one sheet at a time as it is. If you roll up this paper to flatten, this may
cause cracks on the surface of the paper and reduce the print quality.
zTo prevent paper from being curled, we recommend handling it in the
following ways:
- Put unused paper back into the package, and store them
horizontally.
- Remove only as many sheets from the package as you need right
before printing.
zFor details on how to load the paper, refer to the appropriate section in
“Printing Media” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
(2) Load the paper straight
into the Front Tray with
the print side facing UP.
Align the front edge of
the paper with the
mark on the Front Tray.
When printing from the
Front Tray, load one sheet
in the Front Tray at a time.
Align the right edge of the
paper against the right side
of the Front Tray.
(1) Ensure that the POWER
lamp is lit and the FRONT
FEED button is flashing
quickly.
If the POWER lamp is
flashing blue, wait until it
stops flashing.
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6Prepare to start printing.
Printing preparations are complete. Start printing.
zThe following paper can be used in the Front Tray.
Paper Size
Standard paper: From 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm to 14" x 17" / 355.6
x 431.8 mm
Non-standard paper: From 100.0 x 148.0 mm / 3.94 x 5.83 inches to
355.6 x 584.2 mm / 14 x 23 inches
Thickness
From 0.1 mm / 4 mil to 1.2 mm / 47 mil
Do not use paper thicker than this, as it could jam in the printer.
zWhen printing on other than 14" x 17" / 355.6 x 431.8 mm paper from
a PictBridge compliant device, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. For
details on paper that can be used for a PictBridge compliant device,
refer to About PictBridge Print Settingson page 28.
To Print Continuously
zTo print from the Front Tray again, return to (3) in step 4 and load paper
in the Front Tray. Then start printing.
(1) Press the FRONT
FEED button.
The paper feeds
into the printer
automatically
and the FRONT
FEED button
flashes slowly.
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Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing Position
When using the Auto Sheet Feeder, set the Front Tray to its normal printing position.
zBe sure to follow the procedure below when returning the Front Tray to
its normal printing position. Otherwise, the printer may be damaged.
zWhen the Front Tray is set to the Front Paper Feeding Position, printing
by using the Auto Sheet Feeder is not possible. Be sure to set it to its
normal printing position.
1Hold the Front Tray and slowly tilt it like you are closing it.
2Open the Front Tray.
Tilting the Front Tray lowers it to
its normal printing position.
(1) Open the Front Tray to return it
to its normal printing position.
(2) Ensure that the FRONT FEED
button is not lit.
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Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.
Canon Genuine Media
Photo Quality Media
Matte Photo Paper
Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
Fine Art Paper “Museum Etching”
•Fine Art PaperPhoto Rag
Fine Art Paper Premium Matte
•Photo Stickers
Media Suited for Business
Documents
Super White Paper
Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Printer Driver Setting
for Media Type
Auto Sheet Feeder Front Tray
Super White Paper Up to 100 sheets 1 sheet Plain Paper
Matte Photo Paper 13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: up to 10
sheets
4" x 6": up to 20
sheets
13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
4" x 6": 1 sheet
Matte Photo Paper
Photo Paper Plus
Glossy
13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: up to 10
sheets*1
5" x 7": up to 10
sheets*1
4" x 6": up to 20
sheets*1
13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
5" x 7": 1 sheet
4" x 6": 1 sheet
Photo Paper Plus
Glossy
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*1 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may be marked when it is fed in. If this happens, load paper one
sheet at a time.
*2 You can specify the print setting easily by using the Easy-PhotoPrint provided with the
Setup CD-ROM
.
*3 Feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder can damage the printer. Always load in the Front Tray.
*4 Canon genuine media is produced and stored to get optimum printing quality. We recommend using Canon genuine
media.
*5 If you are using this paper, you cannot print in a 35 mm / 1.38 inches margin on the top and bottom edges.
If you choose a paper size which says “Art XX [Margin 35 mm]” in the printer driver, a limit is set to prevent printing
in a 35 mm / 1.38 inches margin on the top and bottom edges of the paper.
We recommend checking the area being printed in the preview screen before printing.
Refer to the
Printer Driver Guide
on-screen manual.
*6 Load one sheet at a time if the paper cannot be fed correctly.
Photo Paper Plus
Glossy II
13" x 19": 1 sheet
8" x 10": up to 10
sheets*1*6
Letter: up to 10
sheets*1*6
5" x 7": up to 10
sheets*1*6
4" x 6": up to 20
sheets*1*6
13" x 19": 1 sheet
8" x 10": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
5" x 7": 1 sheet
4" x 6": 1 sheet
Photo Paper Plus
Glossy II
Photo Paper Plus
Semi-gloss
13" x 19": 1 sheet
8" x 10": up to 10
sheets*1
Letter: up to 10
sheets*1
4" x 6": up to 20
sheets*1
13" x 19": 1 sheet
8" x 10": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
4" x 6": 1 sheet
Photo Paper Plus
Semi-gloss
Fine Art Paper
“Museum
Etching”*4*5
Not loadable*3 13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
Fine Art Museum
Etching
Fine Art Paper
“Photo Rag”*4*5 13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
Fine Art Photo Rag
Fine Art Paper
Premium Matte*5 Not loadable*3 13" x 19": 1 sheet
Letter: 1 sheet
Fine Art Premium
Matte
Photo Stickers*2 1 sheet 1 sheet Photo Paper Plus
Glossy
Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Printer Driver Setting
for Media Type
Auto Sheet Feeder Front Tray
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The following Canon genuine papers cannot be used:
High Resolution Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Photo Paper Glossy, Photo
Paper Plus Double Sided, Photo Paper Pro, Transparencies, and T-Shirt
Transfers
zWhen using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 sheets (13 mm or
0.52 inches in height) can be loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Select
Plain Paper from Media Type in the printer driver.
zFor a detailed description of printing media types, refer to the
User’s
Guide
on-screen manual.
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Printing with Windows
zDepending on your application program, operations may differ. For details,
refer to the instruction manual of your application.
zThe steps described in this section are for printing in Windows® XP Service
Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2).
zYou can use Easy-PhotoPrint or Easy-PhotoPrint Pro to easily do print
operations when printing photographs. Easy-PhotoPrint and Easy-PhotoPrint
Pro are provided on the
Setup CD-ROM
. For details on how to use Easy-
PhotoPrint and Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, refer to the
Photo Application Guide
on-
screen manual.
1Turn on the printer.
See Turning on the Printeron page 2.
2Load the paper in the printer.
See Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feederon page 5 or Loading Paper in the
Front Trayon page 9.
3Create a document or open a file to print.
When printing in grayscale, depending on an image, the printing troubles
may occur on the top and/or bottom edges of the paper such as uneven
coloration or white streaks. In this case, we recommend printing with the
top and bottom margins of the paper set to more than 45 mm /
1.77 inches using the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro provided on the
Setup CD-ROM
or your page layout software.
When using a page layout software or the like, prepare paper whose
longer side is at least 90 mm / 3.54 inches longer than the length of the
image, then print it with the top and bottom margins set to more than
45 mm / 1.77 inches. For details on how to use the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro,
refer to the
Photo Application Guide
on-screen manual.
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4Open the printer properties dialog box.
(1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu.
The Print dialog box opens.
5Specify the required settings.
(2) Ensure that your printer is
selected.
(3) Click Preferences or Properties.
(1) Click Media Type to select the type of
media loaded in the printer.
When printing on plain paper,
change the Media Type setting to
Plain Paper. The setting for printing
on photo paper is set by default.
(3) Click OK.
(2) Ensure that Paper Source is set to the
position in which you loaded the
paper in step 2.
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zFrom the Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to be
printed. If the size is different from that set in the application, then you
need to set it to the same size or use Scaled Printing or Fit-to-Page
Printing. Refer to the
Printer Driver Guide
on-screen manual.
zTo adjust the Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the
Main tab. You can control the print quality in the Custom dialog box.
zFor details about other printer driver functions, click Help or
Instructions to view the Help or
Printer Driver Guide
on-screen manual.
Instructions is displayed on the Main and Maintenance tabs only. If the
On-screen Manual is not installed, Instructions is not displayed.
zSelecting the Preview before printing check box displays a preview
screen that allows you to confirm the selected printing effects and how
your document will look when printed. Some applications do not have
a preview function.
6Print the document.
You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/
CANCEL button on the printer.
See Canceling Printingon page 25.
(1) Click Print or OK.
Do not open the Top Cover while
printing.
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Printing with Macintosh
zDepending on your application program, operations may differ. For details,
refer to the instruction manual of your application.
zThe steps described in this section are for printing in Mac® OS X v.10.4.x
(hereafter called Macintosh®).
zYou can use Easy-PhotoPrint or Easy-PhotoPrint Pro to easily do print
operations when printing photographs. Easy-PhotoPrint and Easy-PhotoPrint
Pro are provided on the
Setup CD-ROM
. For details on how to use Easy-
PhotoPrint and Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, refer to the
Photo Application Guide
on-
screen manual.
1Turn on the printer.
See Turning on the Printeron page 2.
2Load the paper on the printer.
See Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feederon page 5 or Loading Paper in the
Front Trayon page 9.
3Create a document or open a file to print.
When printing in grayscale, depending on an image, the printing troubles
may occur on the top and/or bottom edges of the paper such as uneven
coloration or white streaks. In this case, we recommend printing with the
top and bottom margins of the paper set to more than 45 mm /
1.77 inches using the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro provided on the
Setup CD-ROM
or your page layout software.
When using a page layout software or the like, prepare paper whose
longer side is at least 90 mm / 3.54 inches longer than the length of the
image, then print it with the top and bottom margins set to more than
45 mm / 1.77 inches. For details on how to use the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro,
refer to the
Photo Application Guide
on-screen manual.
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4Select Paper Size.
(1) Select Page Setup from the application software’s File menu.
The Page Setup dialog box opens.
5Specify the required settings.
(1) Select Print from the application software’s File menu.
The Print dialog box opens.
(3) Select the desired paper size
from Paper Size.
(4) Click OK.
(2) Confirm that Pro9500 series is
selected in Format for.
(2) Select Quality & Media from
the pop-up menu.
(3) Select the desired media type
from Media Type.
When printing on plain
paper, change the Media
Type setting to Plain Paper.
The setting for printing on
photo paper is set by default.
(5) Select the print mode
appropriate to your document
from Print Mode.
(4) Ensure that Paper Source is set
to the position in which you
loaded the paper in step 2.
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When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from
Print Mode, the document will be printed in color and at a print
quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have
selected.
-Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents
consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine
color gradation.
-Printing tables and charts: Select when printing documents
consisting mainly of graphs and graphics (illustrations) with
strong color definition.
-Printing a composite document: Select when printing
documents consisting mainly of text.
-Detailed Setting: Select to fine-tune the Print Quality and
Halftoning settings.
zFor details about the printer driver, refer to the
Printer Driver
Guide
on-screen manual.
zTo view the
Printer Driver Guide
on-screen manual, click on
any Print dialog box that has a Quality & Media, Color Options,
Special Effects, Borderless Printing, or Margin selected from the
pop-up menu. If the On-screen Manual is not installed, the
Printer Driver Guide
on-screen manual is not displayed even if
is clicked.
zClicking the Preview button displays a preview screen that allows
you to confirm the selected printing effects and how your
document will look when printed. Some applications do not have
a preview function.
(6) Select Color Options
from the pop-up menu.
(7) Select the type of the
document from Color
Mode.
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6Print the document.
(1) Click Print.
Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
You can cancel a print job while printing.
See Canceling Printingon page 25.
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Canceling Printing
You can cancel a print job while printing, with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
1Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing.
Printing is canceled and paper is fed out.
You can also cancel a print job by clicking Cancel Printing on the Canon IJ
Status Monitor. To display the Canon IJ Status Monitor, click Canon
Pro9500 series on the taskbar.
1Click the printer’s icon in the Dock and display the list of print jobs in
progress.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click on the printer icon in the Dock to start up
the Print Center and double-click on the name of your printer in the Printer List to
open a list of print jobs in progress.
2Select an undesired document and click the Delete icon.
The print job is deleted.
To temporarily stop a job in progress, click Hold. To cancel all the jobs in
the list, click Stop Jobs.
(1) Press the RESUME/CANCEL
button.
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Advanced Printing
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge
Compliant Device
Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile
phone to the printer allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer.
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions,
including the Direct Printing of photos from a digital camera, camcorder or
mobile phone* without the need to use a computer. A device can be connected
to this printer for direct printing regardless of the manufacturer or the model as
long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.
* Hereafter, the PictBridge compliant digital camera, digital camcorder, or camera-equipped mobile phone
are collectively called a PictBridge compliant device.
A device with this mark is PictBridge-compatible.
Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use a USB cable recommended
by the device’s manufacturer.
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to
the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or
damage to the device could result.
zWhen printing photos with the digital device connected to the printer,
it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you
use the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.
zNever disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly
allowed to by the PictBridge compliant device.
When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant
device and printer, follow the instructions given in the device’s
instruction manual.
1Turn on the printer and load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
See Turning on the Printeron page 2 and Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet
Feederon page 5.
When printing on 14" x 17" / 355.6 x 431.8 mm paper, load paper in the
Front Tray.
See Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9.
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2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
Depending on the model or brand of your PictBridge compliant device,
you may have to select a print mode of producing photos before
connecting the device.
You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually
after connecting the device to the printer.
Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual
supplied with your device.
(1) Make sure the device is turned off.
(2) Connect the device to the printer using a USB cable recommended by the
manufacturer of the device.
The PictBridge compliant devices turn on automatically, when connected to the
printer. For a device not turns on automatically, turn it on manually.
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(3) Set up the device for Direct Printing.
When the connection between the device and printer has been established, the
POWER lamp on the printer flashes twice.
* The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of the device.
will appear on the LCD display of the device when the printer is correctly
connected.
3Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout.
You can make settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant
device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the printer.
If your PictBridge compliant device does not have setting menu, change the setting
from the computer. For details, see Setting on the Computeron page 31.
4Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device.
About PictBridge Print Settings
Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device
This section describes the print settings on a PictBridge compliant device. When
operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual
of your PictBridge compliant device.
In the following description, names of setting items are given according to those
used in Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be
different depending on the brand or model of your device.
Some setting items explained below may not be available on some devices. In this
case, the settings made on the computer using the Canon Setup Utility are applied.
Also, when some items are set to Default on a PictBridge compliant device, the
computer settings for these items are applied. For details, see Setting on the
Computeron page 31.
Printable Image Data Format
This printer prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)-
compatible digital camera*.
*Exif2.21 compliant
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Paper Size and Paper Type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper can be used when printing from a
PictBridge compliant device.
*1 This setting can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compliant devices (note that it cannot be selected for some
models). If your device does not have this setting, select Photo or Default in Paper type.
*2 This size can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compliant devices (note that it cannot be selected for some
models).
*3 This setting can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compliant devices (note that it cannot be selected for some
models). When Fine Art is selected for Paper type, bordered printing will be performed even when Borderless is
selected for Layout. Also, you cannot print in a 35 mm / 1.38 inches margin along the top and bottom edges (except
for the following layouts: Shooting Info in 20-up layout, 35 mm Film Style Layout, and index).
*4 When 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected in Paper size, you can select Plain Paper in Paper type. When Plain Paper is
selected in Paper type, bordered printing will be performed even if you select Borderless in Layout.
Layout Setting
Various layout options are available.
Bordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border.
Shooting Info (Exif Data)*1: You can print shooting info (Exif Data) along with the
image. The following two options are available.
1-up: Prints the shooting info (Exif Data) in the margin of selected individual images.
20-up: Prints 20 images specified with DPOF*2 and their shooting info (Exif Data) in
list format on a single sheet of paper.
35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout)*1: You can print the multiple
images specified with DPOF*2 in a list format that looks like a negative film.
“Paper size” setting “Paper type” setting Paper loaded in printer Paper Source
4" x 6" (Default) Photo (Default) Photo Paper Plus Glossy Auto Sheet
Feeder
Semi-gloss*1 Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
5" x 7"*2 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
8" x 10" Semi-gloss*1 Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
8.5" x 11" (Letter)*4 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Semi-gloss*1 Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
Fine Art*3 Fine Art Paper “Photo
Rag”
13" x 19"*2 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Semi-gloss*1 Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
Fine Art*3 Fine Art Paper “Photo
Rag”
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Besides the above options, you can also specify to print an index of images in the DPOF
print settings menu.
*1 You can use this option only when 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected for Paper size.
*2 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard format to record the specified information regarding images, such as
which image or number of copies to print.
Date/File No. Print Setting
You can specify whether the date and/or file number will be printed.
* If the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting
item to Off. If you select Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be
printed over the date printed by the camera’s function.
* Depending on the paper size and layout, the date will only be printed even when Both
is selected.
Image Optimize Setting
You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality. When you select
On, the shooting information is used to print the optimized image.
If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional
options may be available, depending on the model.
*VIVID prints green and blue portions of photos more vividly.
NR (Noise Reduction) reduces noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark portions.
VIVID+NR is a combination of the VIVID and NR functions.
Face corrects the contrast of backlit images.
Red-Eye corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography.
For Flexible Color Adjustment
With some types of Canon PictBridge compliant single-lens reflex cameras you can
make finer color adjustments by selecting the color mode that is most suitable for
what you want to achieve.
You can select from; Natural, Natural M, B/W, Cool tone or Warm tone. Refer to the
Digital Photo Printing Guide
on-screen manual or the instruction manual provided
with your PictBridge compliant Canon device.
*When Natural is selected, natural colors are realistically reproduced in the printed photo.
When Natural M is selected, you can adjust the color (contrast etc.) more carefully specifically than Natural.
When B/W is selected, the photo is printed like a black and white photo.
When Cool tone is selected, the photo is printed in a cool black and white tone.
When Warm tone is selected, the photo is printed in a warm black and white tone.
* If the printing troubles have occurred on the top and/or bottom edges of the paper such as uneven coloration or
white streaks when printing with B/W, Cool tone, or Warm tone selected, we recommend printing it from the
computer with the top and bottom margins set to more than 45 mm / 1.77 inches. For details on how to print in
grayscale from the computer, refer to the
Printer Driver Guide
on-screen manual or
Photo Application Guide
on-
screen manual.
Trimming Setting
You can select an area to print.
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Setting on the Computer
You can change the PictBridge print settings on the computer. To do this, install the
Canon Setup Utility from the
Setup CD-ROM
and connect the printer to a computer. For
details, refer to “Canon Setup Utility Menu (Windows)” or “Canon Setup Utility Menu
(Macintosh)” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
When you do not change print settings on a PictBridge compliant device
(Default is selected) or when you use a device that does not have print
setting menu, the computer settings are applied.
When you do not change print settings both on a device and computer,
the printer prints images as follows:
- Paper size: 4" x 6"
- Paper type: Photo
-Layout: 1-up, Borderless
- Date/File No. Print: Off (not printed)
- Image Optimize: On (the shooting information will be used for
optimized printing)
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Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows)
The printer properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application program,
or directly from the Windows Start menu.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application
Program
When specifying the printer settings before printing, follow the procedure below.
Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For
details, refer to the instruction manual of your application.
1In your application program, select the menu to print a document.
The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu in
your application program.
2Ensure that the name of your printer is selected. Then click Preferences (or
Properties).
The printer properties dialog box opens.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start
Menu
This method is used for printer maintenance and configuring shared print settings for
all application programs.
When opening the printer properties dialog box from Properties, the tabs
related to the Windows function (e.g., the Ports tab) appear. These tabs
do not appear when opening the printer properties dialog box from
Printing Preferences or applications. For details on the tabs related to the
Windows function, refer to the Windows documentation.
1Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then
Printers and Faxes.
For non-Windows XP, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers.
2Click the icon of your printer.
3Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences.
The printer properties dialog box opens.
For details on how to set each function, refer to the Help or
Printer Driver
Guide
on-screen manual.
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Using the Bundled Software
The
Setup CD-ROM
includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by a
digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints without standard white borders.
Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes.
zTo install applications, refer to the
Easy Setup Instructions
.
zFor details about using the photo applications, refer to the
Photo Application
Guide
on-screen manual.
Easy-PhotoPrint
You can make a Borderless Print easily and quickly, just by selecting a photograph
taken with a digital camera and the paper type on which to print. Also it has tools to
correct red eye caused by the camera’s flash or smooth and beautify the facial skin. It
is compatible with ExifPrint*.
* ExifPrint is the worldwide standard. Under ExifPrint, the digital camera can record data tags for specific camera
settings and functions such as whether the flash was on or off, if the camera was in portrait or night scene mode,
etc.
Canon PIXMA Printers support ExifPrint and use a suitable photo application to read the camera data precisely,
producing optimal prints. This enables you to create prints that reproduce color more accurately.
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro
Use Easy-PhotoPrint Pro with Adobe® Photoshop® CS or Adobe Photoshop CS2 for
professional level editing and printing. You can also maintain high image quality when
printing by using it together with Digital Photo Professional, which is included with
digital single-reflex cameras manufactured by Canon. These recommendations are for
people who demand higher quality when printing photos.
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Printing Maintenance
Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically
To maintain optimal print quality, shake the ink tanks about once a week following the
procedure below.
You cannot shake the ink tanks during printing. Perform the procedure below
after printing is complete.
1Ensure that the printer is turned on.
If the POWER lamp is flashing blue, wait until it stops flashing.
2Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
The printer vibrates for about ten seconds to two minutes to shake the ink tanks.
Do not open the Top Cover while the printer is operating (the POWER lamp is flashing
blue).
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Replacing an Ink Tank
Replace ink tank(s) if they are out of ink. To continue printing under the ink out condition
may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of inks, or a printer malfunction.
When replacing them, check the model numbers and their installation positions.
With this printer, the following ink tanks are used.
zCarefully check the labels on the ink tanks so you do not mistakenly insert
them in the wrong positions. The installation positions of the ink tanks from
the left are; photo magenta, photo black, matte black, photo cyan, gray,
magenta, yellow, cyan, green and red.
zShould missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink
levels, refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrecton page
46.
zPhoto Magenta: PGI-9PM zMagenta: PGI-9M
zPhoto Black: PGI-9PBK zYellow: PGI-9Y
zMatte Black: PGI-9MBK zCyan: PGI-9C
zPhoto Cyan: PGI-9PC zGreen: PGI-9G
zGray: PGI-9GY zRed: PGI-9R
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Getting the Ink Level Information
Ink Level Indication on the Printer
You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank through the ink lamps. Open the Top
Cover of the printer to see how the ink lamps light or flash.
Ink is low: The ink lamp flashes slowly (at about three second interval). You can
continue printing, but we recommend preparing a new ink tank to replace
the associated ink tank.
Ink is out: The ink lamp flashes quickly (at about one second interval), and the
ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four, seventeen, or eighteen
times. Replace the ink tank with a new one.
*When the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange seven times, an error has occurred and therefore the printer is
unable to print. For details, refer to Handling Error Messageson page 77.
When the ink lamp is unlit and the ALARM lamp on the printer is also
unlit, the function for detecting the remaining ink level has been
released. Replacing with a new ink tank will activate this function again.
Ink Level Indication on the PC
Open the Canon IJ Status Monitor to check the ink level information.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows)on page 32.
2. Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance tab.
The following message will be displayed.
*You can also display the Canon IJ Status Monitor by clicking the Canon IJ Status Monitor button which appears on
the taskbar during printing.
Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an ink tank that is low. You can continue
printing, but we recommend preparing a new ink tank to replace the
associated ink tank.
Ink is out: The [x] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Click Ink Details to
show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one.
Repeats
Repeats
Confirm whether any symbols are
displayed here.
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Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility to check the ink level information.
1. Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder.
2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon.
3. Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name list
and click Configure.
4. Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance.
The Canon IJ Printer Utility launches.
5. Select Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu.
The following dialog box is displayed.
Ink is low: The [!] symbol appears above an ink tank that is low. You can continue
printing, but we recommend preparing a new ink tank to replace the
associated ink tank.
Ink is out: The [x] symbol appears above an empty ink tank. Click Ink Details to
show the ink tank information, then replace the ink tank with a new one.
Confirm whether any symbols are
displayed here.
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Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks
The ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four, seventeen, or eighteen times once
any one of the ink tanks is out of ink. If ink is out during printing or after printing is
complete, a message will be displayed on your PC. Check to see which ink tank is out of
ink, and replace it with a new one.
Replacing the ink tanks while printing is in progress may reduce the print
quality. To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend that you cancel
the print job in progress, replace the ink tanks, and then print again.
For details on how to resolve the ink out errors that have occurred when
printing from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder, see An
Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge Compliant Deviceon page
85.
If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four times
zClose the Top Cover after ink tank replacement to resume printing.
zIf printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL
button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out
condition.
Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. The printer may be damaged if
printing is continued under the ink out condition.
* Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are removed. Be sure to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the
ink tanks installed.
* Continuing to print in the out of ink state will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ
Status Monitor.
zClick Cancel Printing to cancel printing. Replace the ink tank with a new one.
Ink tank with no ink
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If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange seventeen times
To avoid printing troubles such as the mixing of inks, this printer is designed to stop printing
by flashing the ALARM lamp orange seventeen times when the remaining ink level in an ink
tank goes under the amount of ink required to maintain both printer and print quality.
Stop printing, replace the ink tank, and then print again.
If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange eighteen times
zIf you want to continue printing, replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover.
zClick Cancel Printing to stop printing if you do not have a new ink tank. Be sure to replace
the empty ink tank before resuming printing.
zYou can continue printing under the ink out condition, but this may cause the printing
trouble such as the mixing of inks, or a printer malfunction.
If you want to continue printing, you need to release the function for detecting the
remaining ink level.
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 is memorised. Please be advised that Canon shall not be
liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing or refilling of ink.
Ink tank with no ink
Ink tank with no ink
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If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four times
zClose the Top Cover after ink tank replacement to resume printing.
zIf printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/CANCEL
button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out
condition.
Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. The printer may be damaged if
printing is continued under the ink out condition.
* Printing does not resume if any of the ink tanks are removed. Be sure to press the RESUME/CANCEL button with the
ink tanks installed.
* Continuing to print in the out of ink state will cause the remaining ink level to be displayed incorrectly in the Canon IJ
Printer Utility.
zClick Delete Job to cancel the current printing job. Click Stop Job to stop the current
printing job. Click Stop All Jobs to stop all printing jobs. Replace the ink tank with a new
one.
If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange seventeen times
To avoid printing troubles such as the mixing of inks, this printer is designed to stop printing
by flashing the ALARM lamp orange seventeen times when the remaining ink level in an ink
tank goes under the amount of ink required to maintain both printer and print quality.
Stop printing, replace the ink tank, and then print again.
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If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange eighteen times
zIf you want to continue printing, replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover.
zClick Stop Job to stop printing if you do not have a new ink tank. Be sure to replace the
empty ink tank before resuming printing.
zYou can continue printing under the ink out condition, but this may cause the printing
trouble such as the mixing of inks, or a printer malfunction.
If you want to continue printing, you need to release the function for detecting the
remaining ink level.
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 is memorised. Please be advised that Canon shall not be
liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing or refilling of ink.
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Replacing Ink Tanks
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the Front Tray.
Gently press the mark on the Front Tray.
2Open the Top Cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
zDo not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it.
zDo not touch the metallic parts inside the printer.
zIf the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head
Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Top Cover to return the
Print Head Holder to the center.
zIf you open the Top Cover while the printer is preparing to feed paper
from the Front Tray (when the FRONT FEED button is flashing quickly),
the Print Head Holder may not move to the center.
If this happens, close the Top Cover, press the FRONT FEED button and
wait until the FRONT FEED button stops flashing and stays lit.
To continue printing from the Front Tray after replacing the ink tank, go
to (3) in step 4 in “Loading Paper in the Front Tray” on page 11 and
start printing again.
3Remove the empty ink tank.
zHandle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding
area.
zDiscard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations
regarding disposal of consumables.
Do not touch the lock lever;
remove only the ink tank.
Push the tab and remove
the ink tank.
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zBe sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one
ink tank.
zFor details on ink lamp flashing speeds, see Getting the Ink Level
Informationon page 36.
4Prepare a replacement tank.
(1) Unpack the new ink tank.
(2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it.
zDo not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. Doing so can
cause the printer to malfunction or become unable to print.
zDo not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to
leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
zDo not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it.
zDo not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is
removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected
properly.
zInk on the removed protective cap may stain your clothes and
hands.
Do not touch
the electrical contacts.
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5Insert the ink tank.
(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 the ink lamp lights red.
Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the
label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed.
Lamp lights red
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6Close the Top Cover.
The ink tank installation process is now complete.
The printer start shaking the ink tanks automatically.
Wait until the POWER lamp displays a steady blue light and the printer has stopped
making operating noises. It takes about two minutes or less.
Do not open the Top Cover while the printer is operating (the POWER lamp is flashing
blue).
zIf the ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is closed, see
Handling Error Messageson page 77.
zTo maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of
its first use.
zOnce an ink tank has been installed, do not remove it from the printer
and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and
the printer may not operate properly if it is reinstalled.
zColor ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or
grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, which
are necessary to maintain the printer’s capabilities.
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the
Print Head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles.
If the ruled lines are shifted after running the print head maintenance, align the Print Head.
Before printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning the Print Head, check the
following;
zOpen the Top Cover and make sure that all the ink tanks click into place and
then their ink lamps light red.
If any one of the ink lamps is flashing slowly, the associated ink tank is
running low. You can continue printing, but we recommend preparing a new
ink tank to replace the associated ink tank.
If any one of the ink lamps is flashing quickly, make sure that the correct ink
tank color is inserted in each position referring to the color guide on the print
head lock lever.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
If an ink lamp is flashing even though the correct ink tank color is inserted,
the associated ink tank is empty. Replace the ink tank.
See Replacing Ink Tankson page 42.
If any one of the ink lamps is unlit, press the mark on the ink tank to fully
insert it.
If an ink lamp is unlit even though the ink tank is installed properly, the
function for detecting the remaining ink level has been released. Replacing
with a new ink tank will activate this function again.
zIncrease the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings.
See Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errorson page 69.
S
tep 1
If white stripes appear
See Print Head Cleaningon page 53
Step 2
After print head
cleaning, print the
nozzle check pattern.
See Printing the Nozzle Check Patternon page 48
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If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may
be defective. Contact the Customer Care Center.
When Not Using the Printer
When not using the printer, close the Paper Support, Front Tray and Rear Support of
your printer to retain the optimum print results.
We recommend that you use the printer in the following environment:
Temperature: 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH (no condensation)
If the problem remains after performing print head cleaning twice
See Print Head Deep Cleaningon page 57
Step 3
z If the ruled lines are shifted
See Aligning the Print Headon page 61
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print
Head nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect.
zNozzle check pattern cannot be printed from the Front Tray. Always load
paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zEnsure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer
zNozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the printer itself.
1. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto
Sheet Feeder.
2. Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue
twice, and then release it immediately.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while
printing.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet
Feeder.
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the nozzle
check pattern. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper.
2Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menuon
page 32.
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4Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not open the Top Cover while
printing.
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before
printing the pattern.
5Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Patternon page 51.
1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet
Feeder.
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the nozzle
check pattern. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper.
2Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.
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3Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder.
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon.
(3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name
list and click Configure.
(4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance.
4Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not open the Top Cover while
printing.
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before
printing the pattern.
5Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Patternon page 51.
(1) Select Test Print from the
pop-up menu.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
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 not
enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is
insufficient.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
1Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.
(1) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group1 print head nozzle needs
cleaning.
(2) If these patterns have white stripes, the Group2 print head nozzle needs
cleaning.
Example: When white stripes appear
(1)
(2)
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2When cleaning is necessary, click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box.
If you want to continue to clean the Print Head from here, go to (3) in step 4 of the
Windows or Macintosh Print Head Cleaning procedures as appropriate.
See Print Head Cleaningon page 53.
If both of the group (1) and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or
Quit.
Nozzle Check Pattern examination finishes.
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Print Head Cleaning
Clean the Print Head if white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. Note that cleaning
the Print Head causes ink used for cleaning to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Cleaning the
Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary.
Before performing Print Head Cleaning, open the Top Cover and ensure that all
of the ink lamps are lit. If any one of the ink lamps flashes red fast or unlit, this
tank has run out of ink. Be sure to replace the ink tank before performing Print
Head Cleaning. To perform Print Head Cleaning under the ink out condition may
cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of inks, or a printer malfunction.
See Replacing Ink Tankson page 42.
zEnsure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer
zThe Print Head can also be cleaned from the printer itself. With the printer on,
hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue
once, and then release it immediately.
The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of (3) in step 4 is directly displayed when
you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Patternon page 51.
1Ensure that the printer is on.
2Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menuon
page 32.
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4Start Print Head Cleaning.
Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue.
Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning
finishes. This takes about 120 seconds.
(5) Load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the
nozzle check pattern. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper.
(6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle
check pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern
printing finishes.
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not
enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is
insufficient.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Cleaning.
(3) Select the ink group to clean.
Clicking Initial Check Items displays
the items to be checked before
cleaning.
(4) Click Execute.
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5Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Patternon page 51.
If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try
Print Head Deep Cleaning.
See Print Head Deep Cleaningon page 57.
The Cleaning dialog box of (3) in step 4 is directly displayed when you click
Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Patternon page 51.
1Ensure that the printer is on.
2Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder.
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon.
(3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name
list and click Configure.
(4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance.
4Start Print Head Cleaning.
(1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected
from the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Cleaning.
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Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue.
Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning
finishes. This takes about 120 seconds.
(5) Load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the
nozzle check pattern. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper.
(6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle
check pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern
printing finishes.
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not
enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is
insufficient.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
5Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Patternon page 51.
If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try
Print Head Deep Cleaning.
See Print Head Deep Cleaningon page 57.
(3) Select the ink group to clean.
Clicking Initial Check Items
displays the items to be checked
before cleaning.
(4) Click OK.
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Print Head Deep Cleaning
If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep
Cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes ink
used for cleaning to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes
more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when
necessary.
Before performing Print Head Deep Cleaning, open the Top Cover and ensure
that all of the ink lamps are lit. If any one of the ink lamps flashes red fast or
unlit, this tank has run out of ink. Be sure to replace the ink tank before
performing Print Head Deep Cleaning. To perform Print Head Deep Cleaning
under the ink out condition may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of
inks, or a printer malfunction.
See Replacing Ink Tankson page 42.
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
1Ensure that the printer is on.
2Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menuon
page 32.
3Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.
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(5) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue.
Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep
Cleaning finishes. This takes about 180 seconds.
4Print the nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.
See Printing the Nozzle Check Patternon page 48.
If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. See
Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
zIf the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. Be sure
to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off
the printer.
zIf this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out.
Contact the Customer Care Center.
1Ensure that the printer is on.
(3) Select the ink group to clean.
Clicking Initial Check Items
displays the items to be checked
before cleaning.
(4) Click Execute.
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2Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder.
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon.
(3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name
list and click Configure.
(4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance.
3Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.
Print Head Deep Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue.
Do not perform any other operation until the Print Head Deep Cleaning
finishes. This takes about 180 seconds.
(1) Ensure that Cleaning is
selected from the pop-up
menu.
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.
(3) Select the ink group to clean.
Clicking Initial Check Items
displays the items to be checked
before cleaning.
(4) Click OK.
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4Print the nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.
See Printing the Nozzle Check Patternon page 48.
If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. See
Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
zIf the print head nozzles are still not clean, turn off the printer. Be sure
to perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning 24 hours after turning off
the printer.
zIf this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be worn out.
Contact the Customer Care Center.
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Aligning the Print Head
Aligning the Print Head positions allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.
Print head alignment is performed either automatically or manually. This section deals with
automatic Print Head alignment only.
zAutomatic print head alignment cannot be performed from the Front Tray.
Always load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zEnsure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Aligning the Print Head Without a Computer
zThe Print Head can also be aligned from the printer itself. If the printer driver
is not installed in the computer, align the print head in this way.
1. With the printer on, load two sheets of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto
Sheet Feeder.
2. Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue
four times, and then release it immediately.
Two pattern sheets are printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
1With the printer on, load two sheets of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto
Sheet Feeder.
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the print head
alignment patterns. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper.
2Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menuon
page 32.
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4Print the pattern.
Two pattern sheets are printed. It takes about seven minutes to complete printing.
Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
Print head alignment is automatically adjusted by printing the patterns. The printer
is now ready to use.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.
(3) Confirm the displayed message
and click Print Head Alignment.
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zIf the patterns are not printed successfully, refer to “Eleven flashes” in
Handling Error Messageson page 77.
zIf results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer
to “Routine Maintenance” of the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual and
align the Print Head manually.
zClicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes the print
head alignment.
zTwo different patterns other than the ones shown above may be
printed if you align the Print Head automatically for the first time after
installing the printer driver.
1With the printer on, load two sheets of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto
Sheet Feeder.
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the print head
alignment patterns. Be sure to use Letter-sized plain paper.
2Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1) Select Applications from the Go menu, and then double-click the Utilities folder.
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, double-click the Print Center icon.
(3) Select the name of your printer from the Name list and click Utility.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select the name of your printer from the Name
list and click Configure.
(4) Select the name of your printer from the Product list and click Maintenance.
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4Print the pattern.
Two pattern sheets are printed. It takes about seven minutes to complete printing.
Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
Print head alignment is automatically adjusted by printing the patterns. The printer
is now ready to use.
(1) Select Test Print from the
pop-up menu.
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.
(3) Confirm the displayed message
and click Print Head Alignment.
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zIf the patterns are not printed successfully, refer to “Eleven flashes” in
Handling Error Messageson page 77.
zIf results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, refer
to “Routine Maintenance” of the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual and
align the Print Head manually.
zClicking Check Setting prints the current settings and finishes the print
head alignment.
zTwo different patterns other than the ones shown above may be
printed if you align the Print Head automatically for the first time after
installing the printer driver.
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Troubleshooting
This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing problems.
Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories.
zCannot Install the Printer Driver or an Application Programon page 67
zCannot Connect to PC Properlyon page 68
zThe Printer Is Vibratingon page 69
zPrint Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errorson page 69
zTroubleshooting Printer Hardwareon page 73
zPaper Does Not Feed Properlyon page 75
zPaper Jamson page 76
zHandling Error Messageson page 77
zAn Error Message Appears on the Screenon page 81
zAn Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge Compliant Deviceon page 85
Refer to the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual for additional information on topics not covered
in this section.
When an Error Occurs
When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper jams, a
troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described
in the message.
The message may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating system.
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Cannot Install the Printer Driver or an Application Program
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Cannot Install the
Printer Driver Unable to proceed
beyond the Printer
Connection screen
Reinstall the printer driver.
1.Click Cancel on the Printer Connection
screen.
2.Click Start Over on the Installation
Failure screen.
3.Click Back on the screen that appears
next.
4.Click Exit on the Welcome screen, then
remove the CD-ROM.
5. Turn the printer off.
6.Check the cable connection.
7.Restart the computer.
8. Make sure no other applications
(including anti-virus programs) are
running.
9. Carefully follow the procedures
described in the
Easy Setup
Instructions
and reinstall the driver.
Installation does
not start
automatically when
the
Setup CD-ROM
is inserted into the
drive
If the printer driver installation did not start automatically when you inserted the
Setup CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM drive:
1. Click Start and select My Computer.
2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon .
For non-Windows XP, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then
double-click the CD-ROM icon .
Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop to start installation.
If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed, restart your computer. If the icon is still not
displayed, try different disks and see if they are displayed. If other disks are
displayed, there is a problem with the
Setup CD-ROM
. Contact the Customer Care
Center.
Installation
procedure not
followed correctly
Follow the
Easy Setup Instructions
packaged with your printer for proper printer
driver installation.
If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an error, Windows may be
unstable. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer.
Reinstall the printer driver. If this problem persists, refer to your Windows
documentation for more information.
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Cannot Connect to PC Properly
Easy-PhotoPrint
Pro does not start
up or Easy-
PhotoPrint Pro
menu does not
appear
After Easy-
PhotoPrint Pro had
been installed,
Adobe Photoshop is
installed
If the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro menu does not appear on Adobe Photoshop although
you have installed Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, make sure that Adobe Photoshop is not
running and install Adobe Photoshop Plug-In as described below.
1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy-
PhotoPrint Pro and then Photoshop Plug-In Installer.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Adobe Photoshop Plug-In.
1. Select Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Canon Utilities
folder, the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro folder and then the Plug-In Installer icon.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Adobe Photoshop Plug-In.
In Macintosh
If you have never started up Adobe Photoshop before, Adobe
Photoshop Plug-In cannot be installed.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Printing Speed Is
Slow / USB 2.0
Hi-Speed
Connection Does
Not Work
Your environment is
not fully compatible
with USB 2.0.
If your environment is not fully compatible with USB 2.0, the printer will operate at
a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
Check the following to ensure that your PC environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-
Speed connection.
zThe USB port on your PC supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
zBoth the USB cable and USB hub support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
Be sure to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. You are recommended to use
the cable no longer than 3 meters (10 feet).
zThe operating system of your computer supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
connection.
Obtain the latest version of the OS update program and install it on your PC.
zThe USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly.
Obtain the latest version of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver and install it on your
PC.
For details on checking the above, contact the maker of your
computer, USB cable, or USB hub.
When you
connect to a
computer
running Windows
XP, the screen
shows the
warning message
“Hi-speed USB
device plugged
into non-hi-speed
USB hub” or
“This device can
perform faster”
Your environment is
not fully compatible
with USB 2.0.
See Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Workon
page 68.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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The Printer Is Vibrating
Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors
Problem Possible Cause Try This
The Printer Is
Vibrating
The printer is
shaking the ink
tanks
When the POWER lamp flashes blue and the printer vibrates, the printer is shaking
the ink tanks.
This is not a malfunction, so wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and stays
lit, and the printer stops vibrating. Do not open the Top Cover while the printer is
operating (the POWER lamp is flashing blue).
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Printing is Blurred/
Colors are Wrong/
White Streaks
appear
Print Head nozzles are
clogged
Open the Top Cover and check if all ink lamps are lit.
See “Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Patternon page 48.
When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print
Head.
See “Print Head Cleaningon page 53.
The particle
concentration of the
ink becomes uneven
in the ink tank, and
this is not the
optimum condition of
the ink for printing
The particles of the ink may settle toward the bottom of the tank.
zPerform Print Head Cleaning.
See “Print Head Cleaningon page 53.
zPress the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to shake the ink tanks.
See “Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodicallyon page 34.
To maintain optimal print quality, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the
printer about once a week to shake the ink tanks.
The input profile in the
printer driver is
incorrect
If printout color of photographs that are taken in Adobe RGB mode is not
satisfactory, configure the input profile and then try printing again. It may
improve the quality of printout color.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start
Menuon page 32.
2. On the Main tab, select Manual for Color/Intensity, and then click Set.
3. Select ICM [Windows Image Color Management] for Color Correction.
4. Select Adobe RGB(1998) for Input Profile.
If Adobe RGB(1998) is not displayed, install the Adobe RGB(1998)
following the procedure described in your setup sheet.
Print Head is
misaligned
Perform Automatic Print Head Alignment.
See “Aligning the Print Headon page 61.
If this does not solve the problem, refer to “Routine Maintenance” of the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual and align the Print Head manually.
Paper loaded wrong
side up
Check the print side of the paper.
Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media for
loading and handling.
Incorrect paper type
On the Main tab of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected
matches the paper loaded.
In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the
pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the
paper loaded.
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70
Printing is Blurred/
Colors are Wrong/
White Streaks
appear
Print Quality is not set
properly
Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows, or Fine in
Macintosh.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
2. On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.
When you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does
not improve, select Custom, click Set and then adjust the Quality bar for
higher print quality.
1. Open the Print dialog box.
2. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed
Setting.
3. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.
Printing in grayscale
using the printer
driver or Easy-
PhotoPrint Pro
When printing in grayscale, depending on an image, the printing troubles may
occur on the top and/or bottom edges of the paper such as uneven coloration
or white streaks.
In this case, we recommend printing with the top and bottom margins of the
paper set to more than 45 mm / 1.77 inches using the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro
provided on the
Setup CD-ROM
or your page layout software.
To set margins using the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, print following the procedure
described in “Printing Grayscale Photos from Easy-PhotoPrint Pro” in
“Grayscale Printing” in the
Digital Photo Printing Guide
on-screen manual.
If you want to print with no margin, convert the image to grayscale using an
image-editing software or the like, then print it without the Grayscale Printing
setting in the printer driver. To do so, in Windows, clear the Grayscale Printing
check box on the Main tab, then print. In Macintosh, select Quality & Media
from the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, and clear the Grayscale Printing
check box, then print. If printing using the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro provided on
the
Setup CD-ROM
after converting to grayscale, clear the Grayscale Photo
check box. The gray balance of the image printed after grayscale conversion
may seem different compared with the one printed with the Grayscale Printing
setting in the printer driver or the Grayscale Photo setting in the Easy-
PhotoPrint Pro.
Printed Ruled Lines
are Displaced
Print Head is
misaligned
Align the Print Head. See Aligning the Print Headon page 61.
Print Quality is not set
properly
Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High in Windows, or Fine in
Macintosh.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
2. On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.
When you cannot choose the High setting or when the print quality does
not improve, select Custom, click Set and then adjust the Quality bar for
higher print quality.
1. Open the Print dialog box.
2. Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu and then click Detailed
Setting.
3. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to Fine end.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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71
Printed Paper Curls
or Ink Blots
Paper being used is
too thin
Use photo paper to print photos or pictures in deep color that have high color
saturation.
Incorrect paper type
On the Main tab of the printer driver, ensure that the Media Type selected
matches the paper loaded.
In the Print dialog box of the printer driver, select Quality & Media from the
pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the
paper loaded.
Printed Surface is
Scratched/Back of
Paper is Smudged
Inappropriate paper
type is used
Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled.
See“Print Media to Avoidon page 4.
Note that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper when
using Borderless Printing. Ensure that the paper you are using is compatible
with Borderless Printing.
Paper feed roller is
dirty
Clean the paper feed roller.
See “Paper Feed Roller is dirty” in Paper Does Not Feed Properlyon page
75.
Inside of the printer is
dirty
If the inside of the printer is stained with excess ink, the printed paper may be
smudged. Periodically clean the inside of the printer.
See “Cleaning the Inside of the Printer” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
Thick paper is used Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box to widen the clearance between
the Print Head and the loaded paper.
The settings here are also applied under Direct Printing from a digital camera.
Clear the Prevent paper abrasion check box once printing is
complete, and then click Send.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
2. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings.
3. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box and click Send.
Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
2. Select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu.
3. Select the Prevent paper abrasion check box and click Send.
Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
Paper abrasion can be prevented by pressing the RESUME/
CANCEL button on the printer. With the printer on, hold down the
RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue
seven times, and then release the button. To cancel the setting,
turn off the printer.
Board paper or
especially thick paper
is used
If you are printing on board paper or especially thick paper (from 0.6 mm / 23
mil to 1.2 mm / 47 mil), select Board Paper from Media Type in the printer
driver.
The printed surface may be scratched or a malfunction may occur if Media
Type is set to anything other than Board Paper.
Paper that is thicker than 1.2 mm / 47 mil cannot be used.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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Printed Surface is
Scratched/Back of
Paper is Smudged
Media is curled If the paper is curled, it may become marked or not feed properly. Use paper
after correcting paper curl as follows.
When using Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, even if the sheet is curled, load one
sheet at a time as it is. If you roll up this paper to flatten, this may cause
cracks on the surface of the paper and reduce the print quality.
1. Place the paper on a flat surface with the print side*1 face up, then cover it
with plain regular paper to avoid damaging the surface.
2. Roll up the paper in the opposite direction as shown in the figure below.
3. Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within approximately 2
to 5 mm / 0.08 to 0.2 inches*2.
It is recommended to print the curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
(1)
*1
(2)
*2
*1
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Troubleshooting Printer Hardware
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Printer Does Not
Start or Printer
Stops During Print
Jobs
The printer is warming
up or processing data
Wait for a while. The printer will automatically start printing, when it finishes
warming up or processing data.
Ink tank is not
installed in the correct
position
Open the Top Cover, and make sure that the ink lamp lights red. If the ink lamp
flashes red fast (at about one second interval), the ink tank may have been
installed in a wrong position. Make sure that the correct ink tank color is
inserted in each position.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
Ink tank is empty If the ink lamp flashes red fast (at about one second interval) even though
each ink tank is installed in its appropriate position, ink is empty.
Check the number of how many the ALARM lamp flashes orange, then replace
the ink tank.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
zIf multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they flash.
Fast flashing (at about one second interval) indicates the ink is
empty. Slow flashing (at about three second interval) indicates
ink is low. For details on different flashing speeds, see
Getting the Ink Level Informationon page 36.
zWhen the ink lamp is unlit and the ALARM lamp on the printer
is also unlit, the function for detecting the remaining ink level
has been released. Replacing with a new ink tank will activate
this function again.
Ink tank is not fully
inserted
When the ink lamp is unlit, press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks
into place. The ink lamp lights red when the ink tank is fully inserted.
When the ink lamp is unlit and the ALARM lamp on the printer is
also unlit, the function for detecting the remaining ink level has
been released. Replacing with a new ink tank will activate this
function again.
Incorrect page size is
selected
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error. Then check
the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab (Windows) or the Page Setup
dialog box (Macintosh) in the printer driver and load paper that is the same
size as the setting and try printing again.
If printing does not start even when the paper loaded in the printer is the
same as the setting, set the printer driver not to detect the width of the paper.
See Error Regarding the Width of Paperon page 83.
Incorrect paper type
and page size
When using Fine Art Paper “Museum Etching”, Fine Art Paper “Photo Rag”,
Fine Art Paper Premium Matte, or non-Canon genuine specialty paper, be sure
to select the type of each media from Media Type and a paper size which says
“Art XX [Margin 35 mm]” from Page Size.
For more details on printer driver settings, refer to the appropriate section in
“Printing Media” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
Check the settings with the following procedure and then try printing again.
1. Ensure that a paper size which says “Art XX [Margin 35 mm]” is selected in
the application.
If the paper size you want to use is not displayed, open the File menu of
the application and select Print. Then ensure that the name of your printer
is selected.
2. Ensure that the paper selected for Media Type in the Main tab (Windows) or
the Quality & Media in the pop-up menu of the Print dialog box
(Macintosh) in the printer driver matches the paper loaded in the printer.
3. Ensure that the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab (Windows) or the
Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) in the printer driver is the same as the
size set in step 1.
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Printer Does Not
Start or Printer
Stops During Print
Jobs
Other than Letter-
sized paper is loaded
when printing the
nozzle check pattern
or the print head
alignment patterns
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print these patterns.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, and load
Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Then try performing again.
If an error occurs while performing Automatic Print Head
Alignment, there could be a different cause. For details, see
“Eleven flashes” in Handling Error Messageson page 77.
There may be
problems with your
operating system
Restart your computer. It may solve the problem.
Delete an undesired print job, if there is any. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in
Windows or click the printer’s icon in the Dock in Macintosh for the deletion.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start
Menuon page 32.
2. Click the Maintenance tab and then View Printer Status.
3. Click Display Print Queue.
4. Select Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu.
You may not be able to select this depending on the privileges of the
account.
5. When the confirmation message is displayed, click Yes.
The print job is deleted.
1. Click the printer’s icon in the Dock and display the list of print jobs in
progress.
If you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, click on the printer icon in the Dock to
start up the Print Center and double-click on the name of your printer in the
Printer List to open a list of print jobs in progress.
2. Select the print job to delete and click .
The print job is deleted.
Cannot Print to End
of Job The size of the print
data is too large
Check the size of the print data. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the
size of the data is too large, part of it may be lost. When the spool format is
EMF, follow the procedure below.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
2. On the Page Setup tab, click Print Options.
3. Select the Reduce spool data size check box, and click OK.
When Reduce spool data size is set, the print quality may be
degraded.
Photo paper plus
glossy is used
If printing stops frequently and there are problems with the print quality when
printing on Photo Paper Plus Glossy, quit any applications that you are not
using and reduce the number of prints to one.
Part of the Page Is
Not Printed
Incorrect page size is
selected
Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the
printer:
zCheck the Page Size setting from within your application to ensure that it
matches the size of the paper loaded.
zCheck Page Size on the Page Setup tab in the printer properties dialog box
of the printer driver (Windows) or the Page Setup dialog box of the printer
driver (Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of the paper loaded.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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75
Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Paper Does Not
Feed Properly
Inappropriate paper
type is used
Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick, too heavy, or curled.
See Print Media to Avoidon page 4.
Paper Feed Roller is
dirty
Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers consumes them, so perform this procedure only
when necessary.
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
1. Ensure that the printer is on and there is no paper loaded in the printer.
2. Gently press the mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
3. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release after the POWER lamp
flashes blue three times.
The Paper Feed Rollers will rotate as they clean.
4. Repeat step 3 twice.
5. Load three or more sheets of Letter-sized plain paper lengthways in the Auto
Sheet Feeder.
6. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button and release after the POWER lamp
flashes blue three times.
The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer.
7. Repeat step 6 three times.
If repeating this procedure three times or more does not solve the problem,
contact the Customer Care Center.
Paper is loaded
incorrectly
Always load paper in the portrait orientation in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Tray
regardless of the print direction selected in the printer driver.
Ensure that paper is loaded correctly. When loading paper in the Auto Sheet
Feeder, slide the Paper Guide against the paper stack. See Loading Paperon
page 4.
A large quantity of
plain paper is
loaded in the Auto
Sheet Feeder
Depending on the environment in which it is used (high temperature/high
humidity/low temperature/low humidity), some types of plain paper may not feed
correctly.
If this happens, reduce the number of pages loaded to about the half the
recommended maximum (stack approx. 5 mm or 0.2 inches high).
Heavy art paper is
loaded in the Auto
Sheet Feeder
If you are using art paper that is not produced by Canon, ensure that the paper is
200 gsm (53 lb) or less.
Printing cannot be done from the Auto Sheet Feeder if the paper is too heavy.
Check the paper’s package for information on its weight. If it is more than 200 gsm
(53 lb), load it in the Front Tray.
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Paper Jams
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Paper Jams Paper jams in the
Auto Sheet Feeder/
Front Tray/Rear
Support
Remove the paper according to the following procedure.
1. Slowly pull the paper out, from the Auto Sheet Feeder, the Front Tray, or the
back of the printer, whichever is easier.
If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the Top Cover
and remove it. Be careful not to touch the components inside the printer at this
time.
After removing all paper, close the Top Cover, turn the printer off and turn it
back on.
2. Reload the paper into the printer, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the
printer.
Set the Paper Guide correctly when printing from the Auto Sheet Feeder. The
paper may not feed properly if the Paper Guide is not set correctly.
See step (3) in Load the paper.on page 6.
If you have turned off the printer in step 1, you will need to try printing again,
because this operation cancels any print jobs in progress.
When reloading the paper into the printer, refer to Paper Does Not
Feed Properlyon page 75 to confirm that you are using the correct
paper and are loading it into the printer correctly.
If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the printer, or if the
paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the Customer Care
Center.
Feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder Feeding from the Front Tray
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77
Handling Error Messages
When a printer error occurs, the ALARM lamp flashes orange in the way as shown below. The
number of flashes (orange) indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes
and take the appropriate action to correct the error.
Number of
Flashes Possible Cause Try This
Two flashes No paper in the
Auto Sheet Feeder
Reload paper to the Auto Sheet Feeder and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
Three flashes Front Tray or Rear
Support is closed/
Paper jam
If the Front Tray is closed, open it to resume printing.
If the Rear Support is closed when printing from the Front Tray, open it and press
the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
If the error still remains when the Front Tray or the Rear Support is opened, paper
may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper in the printer, then
press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
See Paper Jamson page 76.
Four flashes The ink tank is not
installed properly/
The ink has run out
Possible causes are as follows:
zThe ink tank may not be installed properly (The lamp on the ink tank is off).
Install the appropriate ink tank.
zInk has run out (The lamp on the ink tank flashes).
Replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover.
If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the RESUME/
CANCEL button with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue under
the ink out condition.
Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. The printer may be
damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
See Replacing Ink Tankson page 42.
If multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they flash.
Fast flashing (at about one second interval) indicates the ink is empty.
Slow flashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink is low. For
details on different flashing speeds, see Getting the Ink Level
Informationon page 36.
Five flashes Print Head is not
installed/Defective
Print Head
Install the Print Head. If the Print Head is already installed, remove the Print Head
and reinstall it.
If this error still remains, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact the Customer
Care Center.
Six flashes Inner Cover is open Close the Inner Cover and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
Do not open or close the Inner Cover during printing because this can damage the
printer.
Seven flashes The ink tank is not
installed in the
appropriate
position
Possible causes are as follows:
zSome ink tanks are not installed in place.
zMore than one ink tanks of the same color are installed.
Confirm that the ink tanks are installed in the appropriate positions.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
Note the number of flashes
Repeats
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Eight flashes Ink absorber almost
full
The printer has a built-in ink absorber for the ink used during print head cleaning,
for example.
Eight flashes indicates that the ink absorber is nearly full.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing.
Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care
Center. (You will need to replace a particular part of the printer.)
Canon recommends that you call for service as soon as this error
occurs. Once the ink absorber becomes completely full, printing
cannot be performed until the ink absorber is replaced.
Nine flashes A specified period
of time has elapsed
without receiving a
response from the
digital camera/The
digital camera or
digital video
camcorder
connected is not
compatible with
this printer
zA communication time out occurs if an operation that involves communication
takes too long or if it takes too much time to send data. This may stop printing.
Disconnect the camera cable and reconnect it.
Depending on the model or brand of your PictBridge compliant
device, you may have to select a print mode before connecting the
device.
You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually
after connecting the device to the printer.
Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual
supplied with your device.
If the error is still unresolved, try printing other photographs and see if you can
print it.
zCheck if a device connecting to the Direct Print Port is compatible to the printer.
PictBridge-compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder can be
connected to your printer for Direct Printing.
Ten flashes The Front Tray is not
set to its correct
position/The Front
Tray was moved
during printing
When printing from the Auto Sheet Feeder, return the Front Tray to its normal
printing position. Ensure that paper is loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder and then
press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to resume printing.
Refer to Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing Positionon page 14 for
details about how to return the Front Tray to its normal printing position.
If you have moved the Front Tray during printing, return the Front Tray to the
correct position, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer and try
printing again.
Do not move the Front Tray during printing.
Number of
Flashes Possible Cause Try This
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Eleven flashes Automatic print
head alignment
failed/The Page
Size setting does
not match the size
of the paper loaded
in the printer
When performing Automatic Print Head Alignment
Possible causes are as follows:
zLetter-sized paper is not loaded on the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, then load
two sheets of Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Automatic print head alignment cannot be performed using paper from the
Front Tray. For automatic print head alignment, always load paper in the Auto
Sheet Feeder.
zPrint Head nozzles are clogged.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, and then
print out the nozzle check pattern to examine the print head condition.
See Printing the Nozzle Check Patternon page 48 for information on how to
print a nozzle check pattern.
zThe Paper Output Slot has been exposed to a strong light source preventing
correct print head alignment.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error and move the printer to a
darker location.
After carrying out the above measures, if the problem continues after aligning the
Print Head again, press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error, and then
perform manual print head alignment. For details on manual print head alignment,
refer to “Aligning the Print Head” in the
User’s Guide
on-screen manual.
When printing the nozzle check pattern or performing Manual Print Head
Alignment
Other than Letter-sized paper is loaded.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, and load Letter-
sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Then try performing again.
When performing an ordinary print job
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error. Then check the
Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab (Windows) or the Page Setup dialog box
(Macintosh) in the printer driver and load paper that is the same size as the setting
and try printing again.
If this error occurs even when the paper loaded in the printer is the same as the
setting, set the printer driver not to detect the width of the paper.
See Error Regarding the Width of Paperon page 83.
Twelve flashes The paper is not
loaded correctly in
the Front Tray
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, and then load
the paper correctly in the Front Tray according to the procedure described in
Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 and try printing again.
Fourteen flashes The ink tank cannot
be recognized
The ink tank may not be compatible with this printer (The lamp on the ink tank is
off).
Install the appropriate ink tank.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
Fifteen flashes The ink tank cannot
be recognized
Ink tank errors have occurred (The lamp on the ink tank is off).
Replace the ink tank.
See Replacing an Ink Tankon page 35.
Seventeen
Flashes
Printer detected ink
out condition
Printer detected ink out condition (The lamp on the ink tank flashes).
To avoid printing troubles such as the mixing of inks, this printer is designed to
stop printing by flashing the ALARM lamp orange seventeen times when the
remaining ink level in an ink tank goes under the amount of ink required to
maintain both printer and print quality.
Stop printing, replace the ink tank, and then print again.
See Replacing Ink Tankson page 42.
If multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they flash.
Fast flashing (at about one second interval) indicates the ink is empty.
Slow flashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink is low. For
details on different flashing speeds, see Getting the Ink Level
Informationon page 36.
Number of
Flashes Possible Cause Try This
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80
Eighteen Flashes Printer detected ink
out condition
Printer detected ink out condition (The lamp on the ink tank flashes).
If you want to continue printing, replace the ink tank and close the Top Cover.
Click Cancel Printing (Windows) or Stop Job (Macintosh) to stop printing if you do
not have a new ink tank. Be sure to replace the empty ink tank before resuming
printing.
You can continue printing under the ink out condition, but this may cause the
printing trouble such as the mixing of inks, or a printer malfunction.
If you want to continue printing, you need to release the function for detecting the
remaining ink level.
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 is memorised.
Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble
which may be caused by continuation of printing or refilling of ink.
See Replacing Ink Tankson page 42.
zIf multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast they flash.
Fast flashing (at about one second interval) indicates the ink is
empty. Slow flashing (at about three second interval) indicates ink
is low. For details on different flashing speeds, see Getting the Ink
Level Informationon page 36.
zFor details on how to resolve this error that has occurred when
printing from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder, see
"Ink Error" in An Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge
Compliant Deviceon page 85.
ALARM (orange) lamp is lit The printer is not ready to feed paper from the Front Tray yet. Load the paper
correctly in the Front Tray according to the procedure described in Loading Paper
in the Front Trayon page 9 and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
POWER (blue) and ALARM
(orange) lamps flash
alternately
An error that requires contacting the Customer Care Center may have occurred.
Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and
unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the
printer back on after leaving it for a while.
If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center.
Number of
Flashes Possible Cause Try This
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An Error Message Appears on the Screen
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Writing Error/
Output Error/
Communication
Error
Printer is not ready Ensure that the POWER lamp lights.
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.
The POWER lamp will flash blue when the printer is initializing. Wait until the
POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit blue.
When the ALARM lamp is flashing orange, an error may have occurred in the
printer. For details on how to resolve the error, refer to Handling Error
Messageson page 77.
Printer port setting
does not match the
interface connected
to the printer
Check the printer port settings.
1. Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then
Printers and Faxes.
For non-Windows XP, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers.
2. Select the icon of your printer.
3. Open the File menu and select Properties.
4. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings.
Make sure that a port named USBnnn (Canon Pro9500 series) (where “n” is a
number) is selected for Print to the following port(s).
If the port setting is not correct, change the port setting according to the
interface you are using on the Ports tab, or reinstall the printer driver.
Faulty connection Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.
zIf you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it,
connect the printer directly to the computer, and try printing
again. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the
relay device.
Consult the reseller of the relay device for details.
zThere could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the
USB cable and try printing again.
Printer driver is not
installed properly
Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver.
1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), the name of your printer,
and Uninstall.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.
3. Follow the procedures described in the
Easy Setup Instructions
and reinstall
the printer driver.
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Error Regarding the
Auto Sheet Feeder or
Front Tray
The printer is not
ready to feed paper
from the Front Tray
yet
Load the paper correctly in the Front Tray according to the procedure described
in Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 and press the RESUME/CANCEL
button on the printer.
A paper size that
cannot feed from
the Auto Sheet
Feeder is selected
in the printer driver
Click Cancel Printing, in the dialog box that is displayed. Then select Front Tray
from Paper Source on the Main tab in the printer driver. Load the paper in the
Front Tray and try printing again.
Click Delete Job in the dialog box that is displayed. Select Quality & Media from
the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box and select Front Tray from Paper
Source. Then load the paper in the Front Tray and try printing again.
A paper size that
cannot feed from
the Front Tray is
selected in the
printer driver
Click Cancel Printing, in the dialog box that is displayed. Then select Auto Sheet
Feeder from Paper Source on the Main tab in the printer driver. Load the paper in
the Auto Sheet Feeder and try printing again.
Click Delete Job in the dialog box that is displayed. Select Quality & Media from
the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box and select Auto Sheet Feeder from
Paper Source. Then load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and try printing
again.
The paper is not
loaded correctly in
the Front Tray
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, and then
load the paper correctly in the Front Tray according to the procedure described
in Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 and try printing again.
The Front Tray is up
when printing from
the Auto Sheet
Feeder starts
Return the Front Tray to its normal printing position. Ensure that paper is loaded
in the Auto Sheet Feeder and then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the
printer to resume printing.
Refer to Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing Positionon page 14 for
details about how to return the Front Tray to its normal printing position.
The Front Tray is
pulled up while
printing from the
Auto Sheet Feeder
Return the Front Tray to its normal printing position, then press the RESUME/
CANCEL button on the printer and try printing again.
Refer to Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing Positionon page 14 for
details about how to return the Front Tray to its normal printing position. Do not
move the Front Tray during printing.
The Front Tray is
pulled down while
printing from the
Front Tray
Return the Front Tray to the Front Paper Feeding Position, then press the
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer and try printing again.
Refer to Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 for details about how to
return the Front Tray to the Front Paper Feeding Position.
Do not move the Front Tray during printing.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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Error Regarding the
Width of Paper
The Page Size
setting does not
match the size of
the paper loaded in
the printer
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error. Then check
the Page Size setting in the Page Setup tab (Windows) or the Page Setup dialog
box (Macintosh) in the printer driver and load paper that is the same size as the
setting and try printing again.
If this message appears even when the paper loaded in the printer is the same
as the setting, set the printer driver not to detect the width of the paper.
The settings here are also applied under Direct Printing from a digital camera.
Select the Detect paper width check box again once printing is
complete, and then click Send.
1. Open the printer properties dialog box.
2. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings.
3. Clear the Detect paper width check box, and then click Send.
Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
2. Select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu.
3. Clear the Detect paper width check box, and then click Send.
Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
Other than Letter-
sized paper is
loaded when
printing the nozzle
check pattern or the
print head
alignment patterns
If other than Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print these patterns. Press
the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, and load Letter-
sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Then try performing again.
“Error No.: 92”
A paper size that
cannot feed from
the Auto Sheet
Feeder is selected
in the printer driver
Click Delete Job in the dialog box that is displayed. Select Quality & Media from
the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box and select Front Tray from Paper
Source. Then load the paper in the Front Tray and try printing again.
“Error No.: 93”
A paper size that
cannot feed from
the Front Tray is
selected in the
printer driver
Click Delete Job in the dialog box that is displayed. Select Quality & Media from
the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box and select Auto Sheet Feeder from
Paper Source. Then load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and try printing
again.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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“Error No.: 300”
Printer is not ready Ensure that the POWER lamp lights blue.
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.
The POWER lamp will flash blue when the printer is initializing. Wait until the
POWER lamp stops flashing.
When the ALARM lamp is flashing orange, an error may have occurred in the
printer. For details on how to resolve the error, refer to Handling Error
Messageson page 77.
Printer is not
properly connected
Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.
zIf you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it,
connect the printer directly to the computer, and try printing
again. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the
relay device.
Consult the reseller of the relay device for details.
zThere could also be a problem with the USB cable. Replace the
USB cable and try printing again.
Printer you want to
use is not selected
on the Printer pop-
up menu on the
Print dialog box
Select Pro9500 series on the Printer pop-up menu on the Print dialog box.
If Pro9500 series does not appear on the Printer pop-up menu, do the following
to confirm the printer settings:
1. Select Print & Fax Preferences from the Printer pop-up menu.
When using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.10.2.8, select Edit Printer List
from the Printer pop-up menu.
2. Ensure that Pro9500 series is displayed and the check box is selected in the
screen that is displayed.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8, ensure that Pro9500 series is displayed in
the Printer List.
3. If Pro9500 series is not displayed in the screen displayed in step 2, click
Add(+) to add the printer.
If you cannot add the printer, follow the procedures described in the
Easy
Setup Instructions
and reinstall the driver.
“Error No.: 1281”
The Front Tray is up
when printing from
the Auto Sheet
Feeder starts
Return the Front Tray to its normal printing position. Ensure that paper is loaded
in the Auto Sheet Feeder and then press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the
printer to resume printing.
Refer to Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing Positionon page 14 for
details about how to return the Front Tray to its normal printing position.
“Error No.: 1283”
The Front Tray is
pulled up while
printing from the
Auto Sheet Feeder
Return the Front Tray to its normal printing position, then press RESUME/
CANCEL button on the printer and try printing again.
Refer to Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing Positionon page 14 for
details about how to return the Front Tray to its normal printing position.
Do not move the Front Tray during printing.
“Error No.: 1284”
The Front Tray is
pulled down while
printing from the
Front Tray
Return the Front Tray to the Front Paper Feeding Position, then press the
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer and try printing again.
Refer to Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 for details about how to
return the Front Tray to the Front Paper Feeding Position.
Do not move the Front Tray during printing.
“Error No.: 1320”
The printer is not
ready to feed paper
from the Front Tray
yet
Load the paper correctly in the Front Tray according to the procedure described
in Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 and press the RESUME/CANCEL
button on the printer.
“Error No.: 1321”
The paper is not
loaded correctly in
the Front Tray
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to clear the error, and then
load the paper correctly in the Front Tray according to the procedure described
in Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 and try printing again.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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An Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge
Compliant Device
The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still
camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to eliminate them.
*Hereafter, the digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera.
“Error No.: 1700”
The ink absorber is
nearly full
The printer has a built-in ink absorber to hold the ink used during print head
cleaning, for example. This error message indicates that this ink absorber is
nearly full.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error so you can continue
printing. Before the ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the Customer
Care Center.
When you experience this error, you will need to call for servicing to replace the
ink absorber and to check the printer for proper operation.
“Error No.: 1851”
Inner Cover is open
when printing
starts
Close the Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button to resume
printing.
“Error No.: 1856”
Inner Cover is
opened while
printing
Close the Inner Cover, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
One page of the print data being sent at the time of the error will be erased, so
print that page again.
“Error No.: 2001”
A specified period
of time has elapsed
without receiving a
response from the
digital camera/The
digital camera or
digital video
camcorder
connected is not
compatible with
this printer
zA communication time out occurs if an operation that involves
communication takes too long or if it takes too much time to send data. This
may stop printing. Disconnect the camera cable and reconnect it.
Depending on the model or brand of your PictBridge compliant
device, you may have to select a print mode before connecting the
device.
You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode
manually after connecting the device to the printer.
Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual
supplied with your device.
If the error is still unresolved, try printing other photographs and see if you can
print it.
zCheck if a device connecting to the Direct Print Port is compatible to the
printer. PictBridge-compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder can
be connected to your printer for Direct Printing.
“Error No.: 2500”
Automatic Print
Head alignment
failed
See “Eleven flashes” in Handling Error Messageson page 77.
Camera Error Message Possible Cause Try This
Printer in use Images are being printed from
the computer
Wait until printing ends.
The printer is warming up Wait until warm-up ends. When it is ready, the printer starts
printing automatically.
No paper No paper in the Auto Sheet
Feeder
Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder, and select Continue*
in the display on your camera.
* To resume printing, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL
button on the printer instead of selecting Continue.
Problem Possible Cause Try This
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Paper Error The printer is not ready to
feed paper from the Front Tray
yet (Printer ALARM lamp is lit
orange.)
Load the paper correctly in the Front Tray according to the
procedure described in Loading Paper in the Front Trayon
page 9 and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.
The Front Tray or the Rear
Support is closed (Printer
ALARM lamp flashes orange
three times.)
If the Front Tray is closed, open it to resume printing.
If the Rear Support is closed when printing from the Front Tray,
open it and select Continue* in the display on your camera.
* To resume printing, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL
button on the printer instead of selecting Continue.
The Inner Cover is open
(Printer ALARM lamp flashes
orange six times.)
Close the Inner Cover and select Stop in the display on your
camera to stop printing.
The Front Tray is not set to its
correct position or the Front
Tray was moved during
printing (Printer ALARM lamp
flashes orange ten times.)
When printing from the Auto Sheet Feeder, return the Front Tray
to its normal printing position. Ensure that paper is loaded in
the Auto Sheet Feeder and then select Continue* in the display
on your camera to resume printing.
Refer to Returning the Front Tray to Its Normal Printing
Positionon page 14 for details about how to return the Front
Tray to its normal printing position.
If you have moved the Front Tray during printing, select Stop in
the display on your camera to stop printing.
Return the Front Tray to the correct position, and try printing
again.
Do not move the Front Tray during printing.
* To resume printing, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL
button on the printer instead of selecting Continue.
The Paper size setting does
not match the size of the
paper loaded in the printer
(Printer ALARM lamp flashes
orange eleven times.)
Select Stop in the display on your camera to stop printing.
Check the Paper size setting on the PictBridge compatible
device and then load paper that is the same size as the setting
and try printing again.
If this message appears even when the paper loaded is the
same size as the setting, set the printer driver not to detect the
width of the paper.
See Error Regarding the Width of Paperon page 83.
The paper is not loaded
correctly in the Front Tray
(Printer ALARM lamp flashes
orange twelve times.)
Select Stop in the display on your camera to stop printing.
When printing on 14" x 17" / 355.6 x 431.8 mm paper, load the
paper correctly in the Front Tray according to the procedure
described in Loading Paper in the Front Trayon page 9 and try
printing again.
Paper jam A paper is jammed in the
printer
Select Stop in the display on your camera to stop printing.
Remove the jammed paper, load new paper, and press the
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer and try printing again.
Printer cover open The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover on the printer.
No printhead The Print Head is defective or
not installed
For details on how to resolve the error, refer to “Five flashes” in
Handling Error Messageson page 77.
Waste tank full /
Ink absorber full
The ink absorber is nearly full For details on how to resolve the error, refer to “Eight flashes”
in Handling Error Messageson page 77.
No ink The ink tank is not installed
properly or empty
Check the number of how many the ALARM lamp flashes and
take the appropriate action to resolve the error.
See Handling Error Messageson page 77.
Camera Error Message Possible Cause Try This
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zThis section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge-
compatible cameras. The error messages and operations may vary
depending on the camera you are using.
For errors on non-Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras, check the status of
ALARM lamp and take the appropriate action to clear the error. For details,
see Handling Error Messageson page 77.
zFor the errors indicated on the camera and their solution, also refer to the
user’s manual of the camera. For other troubles on the digital camera,
contact the manufacturer.
Ink Error Printer detected ink out
condition
If you want to continue printing, replace the ink tank and close
the Top Cover.
Select Stop in the display on your camera to stop printing if you
do not have a new ink tank. Be sure to replace the empty ink
tank before resuming printing.
You can continue printing under the ink out condition, but this
may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of inks, or a
printer malfunction.
If you want to continue printing, you need to release the
function for detecting the remaining ink level.
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
is memorised. Please be advised that Canon shall not be
liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by
continuation of printing or refilling of ink.
See Replacing Ink Tankson page 42.
If multiple ink lamps are flashing, check how fast
they flash.
Fast flashing (at about one second interval)
indicates the ink is empty. Slow flashing (at about
three second interval) indicates ink is low. For
details on different flashing speeds, see Getting
the Ink Level Informationon page 36.
Hardware Error Ink tank errors have occurred Replace the ink tank.
Printer error An error requiring servicing
might have occurred (Printer
POWER lamp flashes blue and
ALARM lamp flashes orange
alternately)
Disconnect the cable between the printer and the camera, turn
off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from
the power supply. After a while, plug the power cord of the
printer back in, turn on the printer, and then reconnect the
camera to the printer.
If the same error occurs, contact the Customer Care Center.
Camera Error Message Possible Cause Try This
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Appendix
Specifications
General Specifications
Printing resolution (dpi): 4800 (horizontal) x 2400 (vertical)
Print width: Auto Sheet Feeder: 322.2 mm max. (12.7 inches)
(for Borderless Printing: 329 mm /
12.9 inches)
Front Tray: 348.8 mm max. (13.7 inches)
(for Borderless Printing: 356 mm /
14 inches)
Acoustic noise level: Approx. 36.0 dB (A) (when printing in the highest print
quality mode on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss)
Operating environment: Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation)
Storage environment: Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)
Power supply: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: Printing: Approx. 20 W
Standby: Approx. 1.8 W
OFF: Approx. 1 W
External dimensions: 660 (W) x 354 (D) x 191 (H) mm
26.0 (W) x 13.9 (D) x 7.6 (H) inches
*With the Paper Support, Front Tray, and Rear Support retracted.
Weight: Approx. 15.4 kg (33.9 lb.)
*With the Print Head and ink tanks installed.
Print Head: 7680 nozzles
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Camera Direct Print (PictBridge)
Paper size Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4" x 6"),
4" x 6" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss),
5" x 7" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)*,
8" x 10" (Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss),
8.5" x 11" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus
Semi-gloss, Fine Art Paper “Photo Rag”*, Plain Paper),
13" x 19" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss, Fine Art Paper “Photo Rag”)*
*If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it.
Paper type Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy), Photo (Photo Paper Plus
Glossy), Semi-gloss* (Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss), Fine
Art* (Fine Art Paper “Photo Rag”), Plain Paper (Letter)
*If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it.
Layout Default (Borderless), Borderless, Bordered, 35-up*
*Photos are printed in 35 mm Film Style layout (contact printing
layout). This option can be selected for Canon PictBridge-
compliant devices only. (Note that this option cannot be used for
some models.)
For a Canon PictBridge-compliant device, selecting the item
displayed with the [i] icon prints the shooting information (Exif
data) in list format, or in the margins of specified photos. (Note
that these options cannot be used for some models.)
Image optimize Default (ExifPrint), On, Off, “VIVID”*, “NR” (Noise
Reduction)*, “VIVID+NR”*, “Face”*, “Red eye”*, “Natural”*,
“Natural M”*, “B/W”*, “Cool tone”*, “Warm tone”*
*If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it.
Date/File No. print Default (Off: No printing), Date, File No., Both, Off
Trimming Default (Off: No trimming), On (follow camera’s setting), Off
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Minimum System Requirements*1
*1 Conform to the operating system’s requirement when it is higher than this.
For updated compatibility, visit our website.
*2 Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with built-in USB or USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port and pre-installed Windows Vista, XP,
or 2000.
*3 Including compatible processors.
*4 For bundled software installation.
*5 Macintosh File System : Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS Extended.
zCD-ROM drive
zDisplay : SVGA 800 x 600
Operating System Processor RAM Hard Disk Space*4
Windows Vista™
Windows XP SP1, SP2
Windows 2000 Professional SP2, SP3, SP4
Pentium II 300 MHz *3 256 MB 500 MB
Operating System Processor RAM Hard Disk Space*4
Mac OS X v.10.4
Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - v.10.3
Intel processor
PowerPC G4
256 MB 450 MB
Additional System Requirements for On-screen Manuals
zBrowser: Windows HTML Help Viewer
*Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be
installed.
The on-screen manual may not be displayed
properly depending on your operating system or
Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you
keep your system up to date with Windows
Update.
zBrowser: Help Viewer
*The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly
depending on your operating system or Help Viewer
version. We recommend that you keep your system up
to date with Software Update.
*2
*5
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Safety Precautions
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use
your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual.
You may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of
these safety precautions.
Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other
equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3-way adapter, etc.).
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the
printer at the power supply and call for service.
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or
dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a
location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust
collected on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure
and fire.
Use the power cable included with the printer.
Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such
as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside
the printer, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.
If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the
printer.
Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside
the printer.
The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not
described in this guide.
Working around the
printer
Do not use highly flammable sprays near the printer.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components
inside the printer.
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You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety
precautions.
Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.
Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or
close to a heating source.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient
temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.
Do not place the printer with its back attached to the wall.
Power supply Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you
can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.
Do not use an extension lead/ cord.
Working around the
printer
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
Do not place any object on the printer.
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol,
thinners, etc.) on top of the printer.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for
service.
Do not transport or store the printer on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may leak and
damage the printer.
Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store Print Heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not shake Print Heads or ink tanks.
Ink may spill out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts on a Print Head after printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.
Do not throw ink tanks into fire.
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Regulatory Information
FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
For 120V, 60Hz model
Model Number: K10272
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
1-516-328-5600
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Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only)
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished
Canon- brand product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
The Product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service (a) for a period of one
(1) year from the date of original purchase when delivered to you in new condition in its original container or (b) for 90 days
from the date of original purchase for refurbished Products. Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility or a Canon USA
Authorized Service Facility (“ASF”), and proven to be defective upon inspection will be (a) repaired utilizing new,
remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts (b) exchanged for new or; (c) exchanged for a refurbished Product, as
determined by the Canon USA repair facility or the ASF. Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty
period of the Product. A dated proof of purchase is required at the time of warranty service. A copy of your dated bill of sale will
satisfy this requirement. This warranty does not cover any accessories, or any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges,
as to which there shall be no warranty or replacement.
This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computers, peripheral equipment
and software. Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment
covered by a separate warranty (“Separate Warranty”). Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed
by the terms of the Separate Warranty. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are
sold “as is” and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with respect to such non-
Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply in the following cases:
(a) Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, neglect, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident,
electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to follow operating or maintenance instructions in, or
environmental conditions prescribed in, Canon USA’s user’s manual or other documentation, or services performed by
someone other than a Canon USA repair facility or ASF. Without limiting the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches,
and abrasions will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the
user’s manual or other documentation for the Product.
(b) Use of parts, media, software or supplies (other than those sold by Canon USA), including non-Canon ink cartridges or
refilled ink cartridges, that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
(c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or removed.
ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON THE SOFTWARE DISKETTES OR CD-
ROMS ENCLOSED WITH, OR ACCOMPANYING, THE PRODUCT), AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE, DISTRIBUTED WITH OR FOR THE
PRODUCT, IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE
IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON. PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF
THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON USA, OR ITS ASF. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF
REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR
CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE, OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA
OR ITS ASF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON
USA OR ITS ASF BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR
PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE POSSESSION, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE
PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON USA NOT CAUSED SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA, OR ITS ASF. (SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
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Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options:
zInteractive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked
questions (www.canontechsupport.com)
zToll-free live technical support Monday—Saturday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040
zTelephone Device for the Deaf (TDD-1-866-251-3752)
zRepair or Exchange Service Options:
In the event service is required for the Product during the limited warranty period, Canon USA offers two hardware support
options:
Authorized Service Facility Carry-In / Mail-In Service
Canon USA’s Carry-In/Mail-In Service provides repair or exchange, at Canon USA’s option, through Canon USA’s Authorized
Service Facility (ASF) network. The name and telephone number of the ASF(s) near you may be obtained from Canon USA’s Web
site at www.canontechsupport.com or by calling the Canon USA Customer Care Center at 1-800-828-4040, or any time while
speaking to a technical support person. A Product covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or exchanged, as
determined by Canon USA, and returned without charge by the ASF.
InstantExchange Service **
A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and, if possible, correct it
over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone, and you elect the InstantExchange option, a
reference number will be issued to you. You will be asked for the Product serial number and other information pertaining to
your Product and for a ship-to location for the replacement Product (must include street address).
The Canon USA repair facility will ship out the replacement Product prepaid by Canon USA. After receipt of the replacement
Product (with instructions and a prepaid waybill), follow the enclosed instructions on how to ship your product to the Canon
USA repair facility. Your Product must be returned in the shipping carton in which the replacement Product was packed and
include the reference number, A COPY OF YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE (BILL OF SALE), and a complete explanation of the
problem. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER ITEMS WITH THE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO
RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD, INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S).
InstantExchange Service exchanges your Product with a replacement Product, which will normally be shipped the same day if
your request for this service is by 3 p.m. E.T. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Canon USA does not guarantee same day
shipment in the event of the occurrence of factors beyond its reasonable control. The replacement Product you receive may be
a refurbished or reconditioned unit and will be covered for the balance of the period remaining on your original limited
warranty. NOTE THAT BY USING THIS SERVICE YOU WILL KEEP THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT THAT IS SENT TO YOU. CANON USA
WILL RETAIN THE PRODUCT THAT YOU ORIGINALLY PURCHASED, WHICH SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF CANON USA.
InstantExchange warranty program service is available only during the express limited-warranty period for your Product and
only in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii during such period.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
* Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.
** InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availability of refurbished or new replacement units.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
USA
©2008 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be a registered
trademark in other countries.
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Index
A
Accessing the Printer Driver ......................................... 32
Advanced Printing ....................................................... 26
ALARM lamp ................................................................ 77
Aligning the Print Head ................................................ 61
An Error Message Appears on the Screen ..................... 81
An Error Message is Displayed on a PictBridge Compliant
Device ..................................................................... 85
B
Borderless Printing ...................................................... 71
C
Camera Error Message ................................................. 85
Canceling Print Jobs (Windows) ................................... 20
Canceling Printing ....................................................... 25
Cannot Connect to PC Properly .................................... 68
Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................... 67
Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box (Macintosh) ............. 50
Canon IJ Status Monitor (Windows) .............................. 74
Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) .. 94
Cleaning ................................................................ 54, 55
D
Deep Cleaning ....................................................... 57, 59
Driver
settings (Macintosh) ............................................ 22
settings (Windows) .............................................. 19
E
Easy-PhotoPrint ........................................................... 33
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro ..................................................... 33
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ............................ 51
ExifPrint ...................................................................... 33
F
Fine Art Paper "Museum Etching" ................................ 16
Fine Art Paper “Photo Rag” .......................................... 16
Fine Art Paper Premium Matte ...................................... 16
G
Getting the Ink Level Information ................................. 36
H
Handling Error Messages ............................................. 77
Help button ................................................................... 2
I
Ink lamp
Ink Level Indication on the Printer ........................ 36
Insert the ink tank ................................................ 44
K
Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks ............................ 38
L
Load Limit Mark ............................................................. 6
Loading Paper ............................................................... 4
Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder ......................... 5
Loading Paper in the Front Tray ...................................... 9
M
Matte Photo Paper ....................................................... 15
Media
specialty .............................................................. 15
to avoid ................................................................. 4
Media Type ...................................................... 15, 19, 22
N
Nozzle Check ......................................................... 49, 50
Nozzle Check Pattern
examining ............................................................ 51
printing ................................................................ 48
O
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the
Start Menu (Windows) ............................................. 32
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your
Application Program (Windows) ............................... 32
P
Page Setup (Macintosh) ......................................... 22, 74
Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh) .............................. 22
Paper Does Not Feed Properly ...................................... 75
Paper Feed Roller ......................................................... 75
Paper Jams .................................................................. 76
Paper Size ................................................................... 22
Paper Support Load Limit ............................................ 15
PGI-9C Cyan ................................................................. 35
PGI-9G Green ............................................................... 35
PGI-9GY Gray ............................................................... 35
PGI-9M Magenta .......................................................... 35
PGI-9MBK Matte Black ................................................. 35
PGI-9PBK Photo Black .................................................. 35
PGI-9PC Photo Cyan ..................................................... 35
PGI-9PM Photo Magenta .............................................. 35
PGI-9R Red .................................................................. 35
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PGI-9Y Yellow .............................................................. 35
Photo Paper Plus Glossy .............................................. 15
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II ........................................... 16
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss ....................................... 16
Photo Stickers ............................................................. 16
POWER button ............................................................... 2
POWER lamp ................................................................. 2
Print dialog box ..................................................... 19, 22
Print Head Alignment ............................................ 62, 64
Print Head Cleaning ..................................................... 53
Print Head Deep Cleaning ............................................ 57
Print Head Holder ........................................................ 42
Print Media to Avoid ...................................................... 4
Print Quality ................................................................ 70
Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors ......... 69
Printer Driver Setting for Media Type ........................... 15
Printer Properties dialog box ............................19, 32, 48
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant
Device ..................................................................... 26
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ................................ 48
Printing with Macintosh .............................................. 21
Printing with Windows ................................................. 18
R
Regulatory Information ................................................ 93
Replacing an Ink Tank ................................................. 35
RESUME/CANCEL button .............................................. 20
S
Safety Precautions ...................................................... 91
Shaking the Ink Tanks Periodically .............................. 34
Specialty Media .......................................................... 15
Specifications ............................................................. 88
Super White Paper ...................................................... 15
T
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 66
Troubleshooting Printer Hardware ............................... 73
Turning off the Printer ................................................... 3
Turning on the Printer .................................................... 2
U
Uninstalling the printer driver (Windows) .................... 81
USB 2.0 Hi-speed Connection Does Not Work Properly 68
Using Specialty Media ................................................. 15
Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Tray ............. 4
Using the Bundled Software ........................................ 33
W
Warranty ..................................................................... 94
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ... 46
98
Copyright © 1990 The Regents of the University of California.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that
the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms
and that any documentation, advertising materials, and other materials related
to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed by
the University of California, Berkeley. The name of the University may not be
used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ''AS IS'' AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Copyright © 1995, 1996 Cygnus Support.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that
the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms
and that any documentation, advertising materials, and other materials related
to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed at
Cygnus Support, Inc. Cygnus Support, Inc. may not be used to endorse or
promote products derived from this software without specific prior written
permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ''AS IS'' AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Copyright © 1994, 1997 Cygnus Solutions.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provided that
the above copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms
and that any documentation, advertising materials, and other materials related
to such distribution and use acknowledge that the software was developed at
Cygnus Solutions. Cygnus Solutions may not be used to endorse or promote
products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ''AS IS'' AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
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This product uses the following copyrighted software:
Getting Help from Canon
Help Us Help You Better
Before you contact Canon, please record the following information.
Serial Number (located on the inside of the product):
Model Number (located on the top of the product):
Setup CD-ROM number (located on the CD-ROM):
Purchase Date:
Customer Technical Support Sequence*
1. Internet www.canontechsupport.com
For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting
environment, the place to start is our helpful tech support web site. In addition, the latest
driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and
“where to buy” instructions are found here.
2. Email Tech Support www.canontechsupport.com
For individual attention to a special issue, try emailing our friendly technical support repre-
sentatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to your
inquiries within 24 hours.
3. Toll-Free Live Tech Support (1-800-828-4040)
This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-
Saturday (excluding holidays), during your product’s 1 year limited warranty period.
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at (1-866-251-3752).
4. Extended Service and Support www.canonesp.com
Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service
program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage at a very
attractive price. CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes Canon’s
superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about
extending your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at
www.canonesp.com. CarePAK must be purchased during your product’s warranty period.
For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at
www.canontechsupport.com.
* Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.
Ordering Information
For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.
Description Order #
Ink Tanks
PGI-9 Matte Black 1033B002
PGI-9 Photo Black 1034B002
PGI-9 Cyan 1035B002
PGI-9 Magenta 1036B002
PGI-9 Yellow 1037B002
PGI-9 Photo Cyan 1038B002
PGI-9 Photo Magenta 1039B002
PGI-9 Red 1040B002
PGI-9 Green 1041B002
PGI-9 Gray 1042B002
Canon Specialty Papers
Fine Art Photo Rag (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 0587B005
Fine Art Photo Rag (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 0587B008
Fine Art Premium Matte (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 1263B004
Fine Art Premium Matte (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 1263B007
Fine Art Museum Etching (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 1262B004
Fine Art Museum Etching (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 1262B007
Matte Photo Paper (4" x 6" / 120 sheets) 7981A014
Matte Photo Paper (8.5" x 11" / 50 sheets) 7981A004
Matte Photo Paper (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 7981A011
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 20 sheets) 7980A007
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 50 sheets) 7980A012
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 120 sheets) 7980A022
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (5" x 7" / 20 sheets) 7980A019
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 7980A006
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 7980A014
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (4" x 6" / 50 sheets) 2311B022
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (4" x 6" / 100 Sheets) 2311B023
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (5" x 7" / 20 sheets) 2311B024
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (8" x 10" / 20 sheets) 2311B025
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (8.5 x 11" / 20 sheets) 2311B001
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (4" x 6" / 50 sheets) 1686B014
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets) 1686B020
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (8" x 10" / 20 sheets) 1686B017
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (13" x 19" / 20 sheets) 1686B031
Photo Stickers (16 stickers / sheet, 5 sheets / pack) 0001C001
Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at
www.estore.usa.canon.com.
© 2008 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may be a registered trademark or
trademarks in other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
QT5-0158-V01 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2008 PRINTED IN JAPAN
series
Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.
For details on ink tank replacement, refer to “Replacing an Ink Tank” in this guide.
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