Canon 9500 Series - User Manual

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Easy Setup Instructions
series
Photo Printer
1 Unpack the Printer
Carefullyremove all items from the box.
Remove the tapes from the printer.
NOTE:
·Ittakes about an hour to complete the setup of the
printer.
·A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer
with your computer.
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Power Cord
PIXMA Pro9500 series
Print Head
Documentation and
Software Kit
PIXMA Pro9500 series
Photo Printer
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2 Prepare the Printer
Plug the power cord into the back of the printer
and connect the other end to a power outlet.
Press the POWER button. The printer will
initialize. Wait until the POWER lamp displays a
steady blue light.
Open the Front Tray. Raise the Top Cover.
NOTE: Gently press the mark on the
Front Tray. The Front Tray automatically opens.
The Print Head Holder automatically moves to
the center. Remove the protective tape from
the Print Head Holder. The tape position is
subject to change.
Write down the serial number located inside
the printer. You will need this to register your
products.
IMPORTANT: If 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 holder to the center.
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3 Install the Print Head
Firmly raise the print head lock lever.
Remove the Print Head from its package.
CAUTION: There might be some transparent or
light color ink on the inside of the bag the Print
Head comes in - this has no effect on print
quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself
when handling these items.
NOTE: Do not touch the nozzles.
Remove and discard the orange protective cap
from the Print Head.
CAUTION: There might be some transparent or
light color ink on the inside of the protective
cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be
careful not to get ink on yourself when handling
these items.
NOTE:
· Do not touch the print head nozzles and the
electrical contacts.
· Do not attempt to reattach the protective cap once
it has been removed.
Slide the Print Head into the holder.
The Print Head will rest at a slight angle.
NOTE: Do not touch the electrical contacts.
Lower the print head lock lever carefully.
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4 Install the Ink Tanks
Remove the Red Ink Tank (PGI-9R) from its
package.
Remove and discard the orange protective cap
located on the bottom of the ink tank.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the electrical
contacts.
NOTE:
·To avoid spilling ink, never press on the sides of
an ink tank.
· Do not touch the open ink port once the protective
cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from
being ejected properly.
Insert the ink tank into the rightmost slot.
Press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks
into place and then its lamp lights red.
Insert the remaining nine ink tanks into their
assigned slots. Ensure that ink lamps light red.
Close the Top Cover. Lift open the Paper
Support and the Paper Support Extension, then
pull out the Front Tray Extension.
NOTE: If the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes
orange after you have closed the Top Cover, an
ink tank may not be installed properly. Open the
Top Cover and make sure that the ink tanks are
installed in the correct order directed on the
label.
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Connect the Printer
and Load Paper
IMPORTANT: When the POWER lamp flashes
blue and the printer vibrates, the printer is
shaking the ink tanks. Once you have installed
the ink tanks and have closed the Top Cover,
wait for about 2 minutes 30 seconds until the
POWER lamp stops flashing and stays lit, and
the printer has stopped making operating
noises before proceeding. Do not open the Top
Cover while the printer is operating (the POWER
lamp is flashing blue).
TURN THE PRINTER OFF.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the printer is off before
continuing, or the computer will attempt to
install the printer driver before the printer is
ready.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the
computer, the other to the appropriate USB
port on the printer.
NOTE: The Pro9500 series Photo Printer is
equipped with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port. If your PC
does not support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, or if any
non-certified USB 2.0 cable or driver is used for
the connection, the printer will operate at a
lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it to the left.
Load two sheets of plain paper into the Auto
Sheet Feeder, align the paper with the right
edge of the Auto Sheet Feeder, then slide the
Paper Guide toward the left edge of the paper.
IMPORTANT: Print Head Alignment (Step 6)
requires that letter size paper is loaded in the
Auto Sheet Feeder (top paper feeder).
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Top Cover
Tear at notch to open
Nozzles
Print Head
Nozzles
Electrical
Contacts
Electrical
Contacts
USB Cable
USB Cable
USB Port
Protective Cap
click
Auto Sheet
Feeder
Paper
Guide
Continue with Step 6
on the back page.
Front Tray Extension
Paper Support
Extension
Paper Support
Top Cover
POWER Button
POWER Lamp
USB Port
Protective Tape
Serial Number Location
PGI-9PM
Photo
Magenta
PGI-9PBK
Photo
Black
PGI-9MBK
Matte
Black
PGI-9PC
Photo
Cyan
PGI-9GY
Gray
PGI-9M
Magenta
PGI-9Y
Yellow
PGI-9C
Cyan
PGI-9G
Green
PGI-9R
Red
Electrical Contacts
Ink Lamp
Print Side
Refer to the color
guide on the print
head lock lever.
Front Tray
Ink Port
QT50144V02

Summary

Unpack and Prepare Canon PIXMA Pro 9500 Series Printer

Remove Printer Tapes

Remove protective tapes from the printer before setup.

Power On and Initialize Printer

Power on the printer and wait for the steady blue light.

Open Printer Covers and Trays

Open the front tray and raise the top cover for access.

Prepare Print Head Holder

Remove protective tape from the print head holder once it moves to the center.

Locate and Record Serial Number

Find and record the printer's serial number for product registration.

Install Print Head and Ink Tanks

Remove and Prepare Print Head

Carefully remove the print head from its packaging and protective cap.

Insert Print Head into Holder

Slide the print head into the holder at a slight angle until it rests.

Secure the Print Head

Carefully lower the print head lock lever to secure the installed print head.

Remove and Prepare Ink Tanks

Remove ink tanks from packaging and discard protective caps.

Insert Ink Tanks

Insert ink tanks into assigned slots until they click and the lamp lights red.

Connect Printer and Load Paper

Turn Printer Off Before Connecting

Ensure the printer is turned off before connecting the USB cable.

Connect USB Cable

Connect the USB cable between the computer and the printer.

Load Paper into Auto Sheet Feeder

Load plain paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder, adjusting the paper guides.

Install Printer Driver and Perform Alignment

Windows Driver Installation

Install the printer driver on Windows systems via CD-ROM or download.

Macintosh Driver Installation

Install the printer driver on Macintosh systems via CD-ROM.

Perform Print Head Alignment

Execute print head alignment for optimal print quality after driver installation.

Front Paper Feeding Options

Information on loading paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder and Front Tray.

Canon 9500 Series Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Number of Ink Cartridges	8
Borderless Printing	Yes
Paper Capacity	150 sheets
Ink Type	Dye-based inks
Media Sizes Supported	Letter, Legal, 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x10", 13"x19"
Connectivity	Ethernet