Canon Pixma Pro9000 Quick Start Guide

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„Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use the USB cable supplied 
with the device.
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.
z The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of the digital 
device. The print head alignment can be performed simply by pressing 
the  RESUME/CANCEL  button on the printer, or by connecting the 
printer to the computer and then executing automatic print head 
alignment. Refer to  “Aligning the Print Head ” on page 58.
1Set up the printer.
2Turn on the printer.
See  “Turning on the Printer ” on page 2.
3Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
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 Tray ” on page 10.
 
						

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4Connect 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 the USB cable.
The PictBridge compliant devices turn on automatically, when 
connected to the printer. For a device not turns on automatically, 
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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.
„Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction 
manual supplied with the device. Let’s take a look at the paper size, paper type, layout, 
image optimization modes, and date/file number printing modes that can be set on a 
PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer.
Checking or Changing PictBridge Print Settings From Your Camera
To change the PictBridge print settings, operate your device to select the PictBridge 
print setup mode and confirm or change the settings.
Additional settings
The settings explained below cannot be made depending on the brand or model of 
your device. If any setting cannot be made, the default setting explained below is 
used. 
Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge compliant device are used 
in the description given below. Different names may be displayed on your device 
depending on the brand or model.
For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual.
About the Image Data Format for Printing
This printer accepts images* taken with a camera compatible with the Design rule for 
Camera File System.
*Exif2.21 compliant
About “Paper size” and “Paper type” 
By default, 4 x 6 is selected from Paper size and Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is 
selected from Paper type for this printer.
 
						

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The following sizes and types of paper can be loaded in the printer by selecting options 
from Paper size and Paper type.
*1 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 4 x 6 in Paper size.
*2 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.
*3 This size can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compliant devices (note that it cannot be selected for some 
models).
*4 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.
*5 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.
*6 When 8.5 x 11 (Letter) is selected in Paper size, you can print in 4-up layout.
“Paper size” setting“Paper type” settingPaper loaded in printerPaper Source
4 x 6 (Default) Photo (Default) Photo Paper Plus Glossy Auto Sheet 
Feeder
Photo Glossy Photo Paper
Photo Photo Stickers
*1
Semi-gloss*2Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
5 x 7
*3Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
8 x 10 Semi-gloss
*2Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
8.5 x 11 (Letter)
*5*6Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Photo Glossy Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
*2Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
Fine Art
*4Fine Art Paper “Photo 
Rag”
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
13 x 19
*3Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Photo Glossy Photo Paper
Semi-gloss
*2Photo Paper Plus Semi-
gloss
Fine Art
*4Fine Art Paper “Photo 
Rag”
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
 
						

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About “Layout” and “Trimming”
By default, Borderless is selected for Layout and Off (No trimming) is selected for 
Trimming for this printer.
When printing onto Photo Stickers (PS-101) (16-up), Select N-up for 
Layout, then select 16.
zSome PictBridge compliant devices display the Layout option; 2-up, 4-
up, 9-up, and 16-up. In this case always select 16-up.
zIf there are no options on the PictBridge compliant device that 
correspond to 16-up, printing on stickers is not possible.
zWhen printing onto Photo Stickers (PS-101) (16-up), do not select 
Borderless for Layout.
About “Image optimize”
By default, ExifPrint is selected for this printer.
If you use a Canon PictBridge-compatible device, you can select VIVID, NR, VIVID+NR, 
or Face. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.)
zWhen VIVID is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed 
vividly.
zWhen NR (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in blue portions, such as 
the sky, and dark portions is removed.
zWhen VIVID+NR is selected, functions of both VIVID and NR are 
performed.
zWhen Face is selected, backlit images are corrected.
• 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.
zWhen Natural is selected, natural colors are realistically reproduced in 
the printed photo.
zWhen Natural M is selected, you can adjust the color (contrast etc.) 
more carefully specifically than Natural.
zWhen B/W is selected, the photo is printed like a black and white 
photo.
zWhen Cool tone is selected, the photo is printed in a cool black and 
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zWhen  Warm tone  is selected, the photo is printed in a warm black and 
white tone.
z If the printing troubles have occu rred 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 or Photo Application Guide.
About “Date/File No. print”
By default,  Off is selected for this printer.
If you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in it using a camera 
with the print mode, select  Off for this function. If you select  Date, File No. , or Both , the 
date and/or file number will be printed over the embedded date.
Other Settings
If you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant  device, you can use the following print 
settings. (Note that these print settings cann ot be used for some models.) For details, 
refer to your device’s instruction manual.
• Shooting Info (Exif Data)
You can print shooting info (Exif data) on photos in list format, or in the margins of 
specified photos.
   Select  Layout, then select the item displayed with the [i] icon.
• 35 mm Film Style Layout  (Contact Printing Layout)
You can print selected photos or index-spec ified photos as 35 mm film style layout 
(contact printing layout).
Select  Layout then select the item displayed with the film icon.
zNever disconnect the USB cable during printing.
z When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the 
instructions given in the instruction manual of the device.
z Controls of the device cannot be used for the following functions:
- Print quality setting
- Printer maintenance
z For the device operation method and troubleshooting, refer to your device 
manual. For print error messages, see  “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital 
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Checking or Changing PictBridge Print Settings From the Printer
You can change the printer’s default PictBridge print settings, such as paper size and 
type. To do this, install the Canon Setup Utility from the included 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.
Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows)
The printer properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or 
directly from the Windows Start menu.
This manual refers to Windows XP SP2 operation.
The operations may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating 
system.
„Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application 
Program
Depending on your application program, the command and menu names 
may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the printer 
properties dialog box. For more details, see the user’s manual for your 
application.
1In your application program, select the command to print a document.
The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu.
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.
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.
2Select the icon of your printer.
 
						

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3Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties).
The printer properties dialog box opens.
When opening the printer properties dialog box from Properties, the tabs related to 
the Windows function (e.g., the Ports tab, or the Details tab) are displayed. These 
tabs are not displayed, when the printer properties dialog box is opened from 
Printing Preferences or application programs. For details about these tabs, refer to 
the Windows documentation.
For details on how to set each function, refer to the Help or Printer Driver 
Guide
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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
.
„Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Macintosh)
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*.
„Easy-PhotoPrint Pro (Windows/Macintosh)
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.
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro cannot be installed in Windows Me and Windows 98.
„PhotoRecord (Windows)
You can create fun and unique photo albums with the decorative themes such as frame, 
background, and clip-art. You can also copy or move the decorated photos. 
It is compatible with ExifPrint*.
„Easy-WebPrint (Windows)
You can easily print out homepages displayed on Internet Explorer in full size without 
its right-hand side being cropped. This application is automatically added to the 
Internet Explorer toolbar. Internet Explorer 6.0 is recommended.
* 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.
 
						

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Printing Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
Replace ink tank(s) if they are out of ink. 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; green, red, photo magenta, black, photo cyan, cyan, magenta 
and yellow.
z Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink 
levels, refer to  “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ” on page 
45.
z
Green: CLI-8G zPhoto Cyan: CLI-8PC
z Red: CLI-8R zCyan: CLI-8C
z Photo Magenta: CLI-8PM zMagenta: CLI-8M
z Black: CLI-8BK zYe ll o w :  C L I - 8 Y