Canon Pixma Pro9000 Quick Start Guide

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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 ab out one second interval), and the 
ALARM...

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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...

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„Knowing When to Replace Ink Tanks
The ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange four times once any one of the ink tanks 
is out of ink. If ink is out during printing, 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. Close the Top Cover 
after ink tank replacement to resume printing.
zIf printing has not finished, you can continue printing for a while by pressing the 
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer with the...

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zIf printing has not finished, you can continue printing for a while by pressing the 
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer with the empty ink tank installed. However, you 
will need to replace it with a new one as soon as printing finishes. If you continue 
printing with an empty ink tank, it may damage the printer.
* 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...

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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.
zIf the Top Cover is left open for mo re 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.
z If you open the Top Cover while the...

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4Prepare a replacement tank.
(1) Unpack the new ink tank and completely pull off the orange tape. Then, remove 
the film completely.
(2) Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it.
zBe sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact 
order shown in (1) in step 4, as failure to follow this step may 
cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands.
zDo not touch the electrical contacts on the ink tank. Doing so can 
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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.
zThe ALARM lamp still flashes orange after the Top Cover is closed if an 
ink tank is not installed properly. Open the Top Cover and make sure 
that all the ink tanks are installed in the correct order directed on the 
label.
zTo maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of 
its first use.
zOnce an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and 
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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorr ect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the 
Print Head nozzles are probably clogged. Foll ow 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;
z Open the Top Cover and make sure that all the ink tanks...

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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.
z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer
z Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the...