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NOTE:
The screens below refer to Windows XP
Service Pack 2 installation. Screens may differ
depending on the operating system you are
using.
Be sure to
TURN THE PRINTER OFF
before
continuing.
Turn on the computer and start Windows.
NOTE:
· For Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on to
Windows as a member of the Administrators group
before continuing.
· Before installing the driver, disable all anti-virus
programs and automatically loading programs.
IMPORTANT:
If you see the Found New
Hardware Wizard, remove the USB cable. Click
Cancel
to quit the screen. Next, turn off the
printer. Then proceed from step
to install
the printer driver.
Insert the
Setup CD-ROM. The setup program
should run automatically.
NOTE:
If the installer in the CD-ROM does not
run automatically, click
Start
and select
My
Computer
, then double-click the CD-ROM icon
.
When the main menu appears, click
Easy
Install
.
NOTE:
· Select
Easy Install
in order to install the application
software, on-screen manuals and printer driver.
Select
Custom Install
in order to choose the options
you would like to install.
· Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
CS, Adobe Photoshop CS2, or
Digital Photo Professional must be installed to use
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro.
When the list of applications to install appears,
verify the contents, click
Install
, then follow the
instructions on the screen.
Move the cursor over items to display
explanations of each application below.
Read the
License Agreement
and click
Yes
.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
If a message asking for your confirmation to
restart your computer appears, click
OK
.
The system is restarted automatically.
When the
Printer Connection
screen appears,
ensure that the printer is connected to the
computer with the USB cable, then
TURN THE
PRINTER ON
. The software will begin
identifying the printer port being used.
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IMPORTANT:
If your computer cannot detect a
printer port, click
Help
and refer to the online
instructions.
If a message asking for your confirmation to
restart your computer appears, click
OK
.
The system is restarted automatically.
When the
Print Head Alignment
screen
appears, ensure that two sheets of letter size
paper are loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder (top
paper feeder). Click
Execute
, read the message
and click
Print Head Alignment
.
NOTE:
· Print head alignment will take about nine minutes
to complete. Do not start another operation here.
· Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
Print head alignment is automatically adjusted
by printing the patterns below.
NOTE:
· Some parts of the first pattern that is printed will be faint.
· If the pattern is not printed successfully, refer to
“Eleven flashes” in “Handling Error Messages” in
the
Quick Start Guide
. When you align the print
head again, the pattern that is printed is different
from the pattern shown above.
After print head alignment is completed, click
Next
.
When the
Installation Results
screen appears,
click
Next
.
When the
User Registration
screen appears,
click
Register
.
NOTE:
· Follow on-screen instructions to register your
product. You will need your product serial number,
which is located on the inside of the printer. See
Step 2-
on the front page. If you intend to register
later, double-click
on the desktop after Step
.
· If your computer is not connected to the Internet,
click
Next
.
Go back to the
User Registration
screen, then
click
Next
.
We would appreciate it if you would take part in
the
PIXMA Extended Survey Program
regarding
the use of Canon printers. For details, refer to the
on-screen instructions.
When the
Installation completed successfully
screen appears, click
Exit
.
If
Restart
is displayed, ensure the
Restart the
system now (recommended)
check box is
selected, then click
Restart
.
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IMPORTANT:
Since Mac
®
OS 9, Mac OS X Classic
environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or earlier
are not supported, do not connect the printer to
these.
NOTE:
· Use Mac OS X v.10.2.8 to 10.4.x.
· The screens below refer to Mac OS X v.10.4.x
installation. Screens may differ depending on the
operating system you are using.
· Before installing the driver, disable all anti-virus
programs and automatically loading programs.
Turn on your Mac and your printer and insert
the
Setup CD-ROM.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically,
double-click the
on the desktop.
NOTE:
Log on as an Administrator before
continuing.
Double-click the S
Se
ettu
up
p icon.
NOTE
: When the
Authenticate
screen appears,
enter your administrator name and password,
then click
OK
.
If you do not know your administrator name or
password, click
on the lower-left corner of
the screen, then follow the on-screen
instructions.
When the main menu appears, click
Easy
Install
and then
Install
, then follow the on-
screen instructions.
NOTE:
· Select
Easy Install
in order to install the
application software, on-screen manuals and
printer driver. Select
Custom Install
in order to
choose the options you would like to install.
· Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Photoshop CS2, or
Digital Photo Professional must be installed to use
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro.
Read the
License Agreement
and click
Yes
.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
When the
Print Head Alignment Recommended
screen appears, click
Next
.
When the
User Registration
screen appears,
click
Register
.
NOTE:
· Follow on-screen instructions to register your
product. You will need your product serial number,
which is located on the inside of the printer. See
Step 2-
on the front page. If you intend to register
later, double-click
on the desktop after Step
.
· If your computer is not connected to the Internet,
click
Next
.
Go back to the
User Registration
screen, then
click
Next
.
When the
Installation completed successfully
screen appears, click
Restart
.
The system is restarted automatically.
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Start the print head alignment procedure.
a.
After restarting the computer, select
Applications
from the
Go
menu. Double-
click the
Utilities
folder, then the
Printer
Setup Utility
(
Print Center
when using Mac
OS X v.10.2.8) icon.
b.
When the
Printer List
screen appears, select
Pro9500 series
from the
Name
list, then
click
Utility
(
Configure
when using Mac OS X
v.10.2.8) icon.
If the printer is not displayed on the
Printer
List
, click
Add
to add the printer.
For details, follow the instructions in
Mac
Help
.
c.
Select
Pro9500 series
from the
Product
list
and click
Maintenance
.
d.
Ensure that two sheets of letter size paper
are loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder (top
paper feeder).
e.
Click the down-arrow to select
Test Print
.
Click the
Print Head Alignment
icon, read
the message and click
Print Head
Alignment
.
NOTE:
· Print head alignment will take about nine minutes
to complete. Do not start another operation here.
· Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
Print head alignment is automatically adjusted
by printing the patterns below.
NOTE:
· Some parts of the first pattern that is printed will
be faint.
· If the pattern is not printed successfully, refer to
“Eleven flashes” in “Handling Error Messages” in
the
Quick Start Guide
. When you align the print
head again, the pattern that is printed is different
from the pattern shown above.
Click
Quit
to exit the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
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For the Best Print Result
To maintain optimal print quality, press the
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer about once
a week to shake the ink tanks.
NOTE:
For details, refer to
“
Shaking the Ink
Tanks Periodically
”
in the
Quick Start
Guide
.
Introduction to the Front
Paper Feeding
You can load paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder
and the Front Tray.
Loading paper in the Front Tray to print on large
size paper or to print on thick paper such as art
paper.
IMPORTANT:
· 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.
NOTE:
For details, refer to “Loading Paper in the
Front Tray” in “Loading Paper” in the
Quick Start
Guide
.
Front Tray
40 cm / 15.7 inches
behind the Printer
Part no.
QT5-0144-V02
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