Canon Pixma Pro9500 Quick Start Guide

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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...

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„Loading 4 x 6 or 5 x 7-Siz ed 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 
Windows ” on page 18, or  “Printing with Macintosh ” on page 21.
Always load paper in portrait orientation....

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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...

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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...

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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.
z When 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 curled ” on page 
72. 
z When using Photo Paper Plus...

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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.
z When printing on other than 14 x 17 / 355.6 x...

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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...

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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 Paper “Photo Rag™”
• Fine Art Paper Premium Matte
•Photo Stickers
„Media Suited for Business 
Documents
• Super White Paper
Media TypePaper Support Load LimitPrinter Driver Setting
for Media...

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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...