Photo Printer

The Professional Photo Lab for Your Desktop.
Large photo prints up to 13" x 19" 3,072 nozzles for exceptional speed and quality Borderless 4" x 6" photos in approx. 37 seconds 6 individual ink tanks to reduce waste Photos lightfast for approx. 25 years*
The Ultimate Wide-Format Photo Printer.
Its the wide-format photo printer youve been waiting forprecision equipment for your desktop that enables you to print truly remarkable photos that rival those from a professional lab, from borderless 4" x 6" up to bordered 13" x 19". All at incredible speeds and with the ability to retain their brilliance and vibrancy for approximately 25 years when printed on Canon Photo Paper Pro. The S9000 Photo Printer from Canon features out-of-the-box performance for professional photographers and photo enthusiasts that makes photo printing incredibly fast, easy, and affordable.
High-Speed and High-Quality.
The S9000 Photo Printer features a sophisticated printhead with 3,072 nozzles for faster printing and much greater detail. Advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology combines cutting-edge achievements in ink-droplet size, accurate ink application, consistent droplet quality and ink composition. The result is spectacular 2400 x 1200 dpi print resolution, 49 gradation levels, reduced graininess and breathtaking detail and color reproduction. Plus, Canon Borderless Printing technology gives you the ability to print 4" x 6" and 8.5" x 11" photos all the way to the edge of the paper, just like a photo lab.
Intelligent Ink Management.
The S9000 Photo Printer features the Canon Think Tank System Six large, individual ink tanks, one for each color, make it. easy to replace just the color that runs out, rather than the entire cartridge. Plus, a unique optical low-ink sensor warns you with an on-screen message when an ink tank is low, giving you plenty of time to replace the tank before it runs out.
* Based on Canon Inc. studies using Canon Photo Paper Pro, under glass, utilizing industrystandard lighting conditions and controlled temperature and humidity. Results may vary based on individual environmental factors. See www.usa.canon.com/consumer/lightfast for details.

Technical Information

Long Lasting Color* Borderless Color Photo Print Speed** Number of Nozzles Print Resolution Compatibility Standard Interfaces Buffer/RAM Paper Sizes Paper Handling Approx. 25 years 4" x 6"approx. 37 seconds 8.5" x 11"approx. 1 minute 3,072 nozzles (512 x 6 colors) 2400 x 1200 dpi in black 2400 x 1200 dpi in color Windows 98/2000/Me, WindowsXP, Mac OS (8.6 to 9.X) and Mac OS X (native) via Web USB 80KB Letter, legal, A3+ (13" x 19"), ledger (11" x 17"), A4, A5, 4" x 6", U.S. #10 or European envelopes, banner paper Built-in sheet feeder100 sheets @ paper weight 17 lb. Banner Paper(up to 6 connected sheets) Glossy Photo Card20 sheets Glossy Photo Paper1 sheet High Gloss Photo Film1 sheet High Resolution Paper80 sheets Envelopes10 Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6"20 sheets Photo Paper Pro For Borderless Printing20 sheets Photo Paper Pro 8.5" x 11"1 sheet Photo Paper Pro 13" x 19"1 sheet Transparencies30 sheets T-shirt transfers1 sheet 37 dB(A) 120V AC, 60Hz 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange warranty program*** Setup Software and Users Guide CD-ROM, including: Printer drivers, PhotoRecord (Windows), ZoomBrowser EX (Windows), ImageBrowser (Mac) and PhotoStitch (Windows/Mac), electronic Users Guide and electronic Photo Application Guide
Noise Level (approx.) Power Source Warranty Software Included

Ordering Information

Printer and Accessories Ink Tanks S9000 Photo Printer BCI-6Bk Black BCI-6PC Photo Cyan BCI-6PM Photo Magenta BCI-6C Cyan BCI-6M Magenta BCI-6Y Yellow Banner Paper (continuous/50 sheets) Glossy Photo Cards (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) Glossy Photo Paper (13" x 19"/20 sheets) High Gloss Photo Film (8.5" x 11"/10 sheets) High Resolution Paper (8.5" x 11"/100 sheets) High Resolution Paper (13" x 19"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro For Borderless Printing (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11"/15 sheets) Photo Paper Pro (13" x 19"/20 sheets) Transparencies (8.5" x 11"/50 sheets) T-Shirt Transfers (8.5" x 11"/10 sheets) T-Shirt Transfers (8.5" x 11"/250 sheets) 2-year extension with InstantExchange/ASF 6887A002 4705A003 4709A003 4710A003 4706A003 4707A003 4708A003 F51-2571-500 1032A002 1026A009 1026A011 1041A005 1033A011 1033A013 5699A005 1029A014 1029A004 1029A009 1043A004 CST-6178-000 CST-6044-000 CST-6202-000

For More Information Visit
www.usa.canon.com/consumer www.canonprintplanet.com For a name of a dealer nearest you, call: 1-800-OK-CANON Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada 1-800-OK-CANON Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 1-305-260-7400

Canon Specialty Papers

Extended Service Plan
* Based on Canon Inc. studies conducted using Canon Photo Paper Pro, under glass, utilizing industry-standard lighting conditions and controlled temperature and humidity. Results may vary based on individual environmental factors. See www.usa.canon.com/consumer/lightfast for details. ** 4" x 6" photo print speed based on default mode driver setting using Canon Photo Paper Pro For Borderless Printing 4" x 6". 8.5" x 11" photo print speed based on default mode on Photo Paper Pro. Print speed will vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. *** InstantExchange warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See warranty information in the Quick Start Guide. System requirements vary by application. Conditions and restrictions apply. See Extended Service Plan for details.

MICR FINE DROPLET

TECHNOLOGY
2002 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon, BCI, Canon Know How, Canon Think Tank System and MicroFine Droplet Technology are trademarks of Canon Inc. Print Planet is a service mark of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Print speed will vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. PISG-G621-0202 40-42150-0202

Paper thickness lever Adjusts the gap between the printhead and the surface of the printing paper.
Printhead holder Install the printhead here.
Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this lever.

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Operation Panel
POWER button Press to turn the printer on or off. The printer will then initialize until ready for printing.
RESUME/CANCEL button Press to resume printing once an error has been cleared. To cancel printing in progress, press this button.
POWER lamp Off: The printer is turned off. Green: The printer is ready to print. Flashing green: The printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: An error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: An error has occurred that may require you contact the Customer Care Center.
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Printer Properties Dialog Box Description BJ Status Monitor Functions Canceling a Print Job Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from within an application or directly from the Windows Start menu.
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program
This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing. The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box.
In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by clicking Print from the File menu.
Ensure that Canon S9000 is selected in the Name eld, then click Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear.
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 further details, see your applications user manual.
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu
This method is used for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabs appear, including the Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application. For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation.

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Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. You can use the Amount of Extension slider to adjust how much the image extends beyond the paper. It is recommended that you normally set the slider to the right end. If you move the slider to the left to reduce the extension amount, a border may appear. Duplex Printing The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn the ejected page over, then print on the other side. Reverse Order Prints the document starting with the last page. Collate Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. Preview area Verify the overall layout, stamps, background and other settings to be applied to the print job.

Stamp/Background Tab

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Stamp Select the check box, then choose a stamp. Place stamp over text When Stamp is checked, this option is active. When checked, the stamp is printed over the print data.

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Stamp rst page only When Stamp is checked, this option is active. When checked, the stamp is printed on the rst page only. Dene Stamp Use to create new stamps, or modify details for a selected stamp. Background Select the check box, then choose the background image to be used. Background rst page only When Background is checked, this option becomes active. When checked, the background image is printed only on the rst page. Select Background Click to select a new background, or to display the details of the background you have selected. Preview area Shows how the stamp and background will appear on the printed page.

Effects Tab

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Simulate Illustration This function lets you manipulate color image data to produce illustration effects. Select the check box, then adjust the image brightness with the Contrast slider.
Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box, then choose a color or use a custom color using Select Color. Vivid Photo With this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. A major feature of this function is its ability to create vivid backgrounds for elds, trees, oceans, and sky, while maintaining the natural skin tones of people who appear in the images. Image Optimizer Improves the contours and smooths jaggedness that occurs when photographs or graphic image data is enlarged within an application. Photo Optimizer PRO Optimizes the color of images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by color imbalance and over- or under-exposure. When printing several images on one page, optimization is usually applied to each image according to its requirements. However, if the image data has been manipulated using cut-and-paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimization of all images on the page is recommended. In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. Preview area Preview the results of you image manipulation before sending the data to the printer.

Register Settings Dialog Box
To open the Register Settings dialog box, click Apply in the Print dialog box.
Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. Import Imports a group of saved print settings. To use the settings, select the desired settings in the Settings list, then click Import. Apply Saves the settings currently specied in the Print dialog box. After clicking the button, enter the name under which the settings are to be saved. Remove Deletes unwanted print settings. To delete unwanted settings, select the settings in Settings, then click Remove. Defaults Restores the print settings selected in Settings to defaults. A check mark will appear next to the selected print settings.
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BJ Print Monitor

The BJ Print Monitor displays the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser.
Opening the BJ Print Monitor
Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Set Backgrounding to On.
After starting a print job, select BJ Print Monitor in the application menu. The BJ Print Monitor launches.

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BJ Print Monitor Functions
. Click to pause printing of the specied document. Click to resume printing. Click to cancel printing of the specied document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to do are displayed. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Displays information about the documents queued for printing. The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of documents queued for printing. To change the print order, place the mouse pointer over the name of the document, press and hold the mouse button while dragging the document name to the new position, then release. You cannot change the print order of a document already printing.
If you select Print on the File menu, you can print the PICT file saved in
Destination in the Option dialog box.

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When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the current print job.
Select BJ Print Monitor in the application menu. Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click.
The document selected in the Print Monitor is deleted from the print list and the print job is canceled.
To suspend printing, click the name of the document being printed then
click. To resume printing, click.
Using the Printer with a Network
The printer can be used with an Ethernet network environment. Follow the steps described below to connect the printer to the network.
Before Setting up the Printer
Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server.

Important To protect the printer from damage, do not unplug the printer while the
POWER lamp is lit or flashing.
Remove the paper rest and push in the paper output tray.
Disconnect the printer cable from the computer, then disconnect the power cord from the printer.
Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, then pack it in a plastic bag.
Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as "Fragile" if using a transport company.

Printing Media

Compatible Media Types Envelopes High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 (Perforated) Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper

Compatible Media Types

You can use the following types of paper and other media:
Standard paper: From A5 size (5.83 x 8.27 in.) to legal size (8.5 x 14.0 in.) Non-standard paper: From 3.54 x 4.72 in. to 8.5 x 23.0 in. Others: Envelopes (US Com. #10 and European DL)
Important Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only
produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. Folded, curled or wrinkled paper Wet paper Paper that is too thin (less than 17 lb.) Paper that is too thick* (more than 28 lb.) Picture postcards Postcards with an adhered photo or sticker Envelopes with a double ap Sealed envelopes Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Paper with holes (such as loose-leaf paper) * non-Canon branded paper

Weight

17 to 28 lb. Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer.

Types

The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specic sections. Plain paper: Refer to the printed Quick Start Guide.
Envelopes High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 (Perforated) Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper

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Envelopes

Use either US Com. #10 or European DL size envelopes.

Preparation for Printing

Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to atten them as shown below. If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction. Ensure that the ap of the envelope is perfectly straight.
If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope at and sharpen the crease. Press the envelope completely at, working from the middle to the edge.
* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely at and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.2 in.

Unsuitable Envelopes

Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Envelopes with a double ap or pressure seals

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Loading
Place envelopes lengthwise with the ap to the left and the address side facing upwards. Set the paper thickness lever to the right. A maximum of 10 envelopes (only one envelope can be loaded for envelope sizes B4 or larger) can be loaded at once. Paper thickness lever
If the envelopes still do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean

the paper feed roller.

Ensure that the printer is turned on. If any paper is loaded in the printer, remove the paper. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button. When the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button.

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The paper roller will rotate ten times as it cleans. Repeat this operation three times. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button. When the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button. The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected. Repeat this operation three times. If the printer still will not feed envelopes through even after cleaning the paper feed roller, perform the procedure described in step 4 again.
Load a sheet of letter-size or A4 plain paper in the printer.

Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Page Size: Orientation: Envelope Select either #10 Env. or DL Env. according to the envelope size you are using. Landscape
Handling of Printed Output
Remove each envelope as it is printed.

Printable Area

Printing Area

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High Resolution Paper
This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs.

Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. Set the paper thickness lever to the left. Do not load paper higher than the limit mark. A maximum of 80 sheets can be loaded; for 13" x 19" paper, up to 20 sheets can be loaded. Paper thickness lever

Print side (whiter side)

Media Type: Page Size: High Resolution Paper Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet being ejected. In this case, or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
With some images the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends outside the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area.

Glossy Photo Paper

This media is thicker than High Resolution Paper with a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.
Load only one sheet at a time. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. Set the paper thickness lever to the left. Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper thickness lever
Media Type: Page Size: Glossy Photo Paper Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is xed (approx. two minutes).
Note For photos and illustrations that you want to print with Borderless Printing,
create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top, and bottom margins to 0 in. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application.

High Gloss Photo Film

This lm has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results.
Load only one sheet at a time. Load the lm with the cut corner at the upper right. If the lm is curled, atten it by curling in the opposite direction. Set the paper thickness lever to the left. Cut corner Paper thickness lever

Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow.
With some images, the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends outside the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area.
Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 (Perforated)
Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh).
Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. Set the paper thickness lever to the left. A maximum of 20 sheets can be loaded at once.
Paper thickness lever Glossy side
Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is xed (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at rst, but become clearer after about 30 minutes. Images may smudge if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry. It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours. Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hairdryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight.
Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro".

Transparencies

This lm is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors.
Place one sheet of plain letter-size or A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. Set the paper thickness lever to the left. A maximum of 30 sheets can be loaded at once. Paper thickness lever Plain paper Transparencies
Although you can print on either side of transparency media, best results can be obtained by printing on the side toward which it curls when held by the edge.

Print side

Media Type: Page Size: Transparency Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is xed (approx. 15 minutes).

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T-Shirt Transfers
This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards (mirror image) when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver.
For more information, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
Load only one sheet at a time. If the T-shirt transfer is curled, atten it by curling it in the opposite direction. Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up. Set the paper thickness lever to the right. Paper thickness lever
Media Type: Page Size: T-Shirt Transfer Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed. Refer to the supplied instructions for details on how to use this media.

Banner Paper

This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of letter-size or A4 paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long).
When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets, tear off a seven-sheet length.
Set the paper thickness lever to the right. Load the banner paper with the printing side facing up. Gently fold the perforation between the rst and second sheets. Leave the rest of the paper folded up.
Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table.
Ensure that the ink does not stain the table or oor.

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Media Type: Page Size: Plain Paper When using letter-size banner paper: Letter When using A4 banner paper: A4 Copies: Must be set to 1 to print correctly. In Windows, select Banner Printing for Printing Type on the Page Setup tab. On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner Printing in the Page Setup dialog box.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Install the Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen Problems Unique to Windows

Windows Macintosh

Problems Unique to the Macintosh
Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the printed Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver before reinstalling it.
Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Note If the Installer was forcibly terminated due to an error in Windows, Windows
may be unstable. This could prevent the printer driver from being installed. Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer driver. Close any other applications before installation. Sometimes the printer driver cannot be installed because another application is running.

If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the printhead several times, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center.
Always ensure that you dispose of the protective cap and protective tape

from a printhead.

Ensure that you are printing on the correct side of the media. You can only print on one side of certain media.
Straight Lines are Misaligned
Align the printhead. Ensure that you align the printhead every time you install a new printhead.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab. Click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Open the Page Setup dialog box. Click Utilities. Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, then click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen.
In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Main tab, then click High for the Print Quality setting.
Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, select Manual, then click Details. Click the Quality icon, then drag the Print Quality slider to the Fine end.
Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots
Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a lot of ink, pictures with intense colors, or photographs. Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment, then click Set. Drag the Intensity slider to adjust the intensity.
Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, select Manual, then click Details. Click the Color icon, then drag the Intensity slider to set the intensity.

Back of Paper is Smudged

If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the Pause Page printer driver setting. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or adjust the Ink Drying Wait Time to pause after each sheet has printed.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab. Click Custom Settings to open the Custom Settings dialog box. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slider, then click Send.
Open the Page Setup dialog box. Click Utilities. Select Custom Settings from the drop-down menu. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slider, then click Send.
You may need to clean some internal parts of the printer. Follow the procedure below.

Load sheets of letter-size or A4 plain paper in the printer. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp ashes three times, and release the button. Repeat this operation until there are no more smudges on the test page.
Printed Surface is Scratched
Ensure that you are using suitable paper. The paper weight must be less than 28 lb. If you use non-Canon brand paper heavier than 28 lb., the printhead may scratch the printed surface. Clean the printhead rst and print with the correct paper. The paper must not be curled. This problem can be resolved by simply turning the paper over. Before starting Borderless Printing, check the paper that you are using. With Borderless Printing, the print quality may decrease or smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of the paper. Use Photo Paper Pro or Glossy Photo Paper. If smudging still occurs, set the paper thickness lever to the right and try printing again. When printing on thick paper, set the paper thickness lever to the " " mark.
This widens a gap between the printhead and the paper. If the paper is scratched even when printing on plain paper, also try this.
Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This can cause the printed surface to become scratched.
Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, click Manual, then click Details. Click the Color icon and drag the Intensity slider to set the intensity.
Ensure that you are printing within the recommended printing area.
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White Streaks

Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specic color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead.
The problem can also be resolved by aligning the printhead. For details on printhead alignment, refer to "Straight Lines are Misaligned".
Colors are Uneven or Streaked
Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings.
Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, click Manual, then click Details. Click the Quality icon, then drag the Print Quality slider to the Fine end.
Set the halftoning method to Diffusion in the printer driver settings.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, then click Set. Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting.
Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, select Manual, then click Details. Click the Quality icon, then click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs

Printing Does Not Start Printing Stops Before It is Completed Printer Moves But Does Not Print Printhead Holder Does Not Move to the Center

Printing Does Not Start

Ensure that the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, press the POWER button. If the POWER lamp is ashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops ashing.
When printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics, it takes
longer than usual to begin printing. While the POWER lamp is flashing, the computer processes the data and sends it to the printer. Wait until the processing is completed.
Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.
If you are using a switch box or other device, remove and reconnect the
printer directly to the computer. Try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again.
Ensure that the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S9000 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S9000 is selected in the Chooser.
In Windows, you can set the Canon S9000 as the default printer.
Ensure that the printer port is set correctly.
Set USBPRNnn or USBnnn (n represents a number) as the printer port.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu.
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start
Click the Details tab (or Ports tab) and set the printer port.
Printing Stops Before It is Completed
Check the status of the POWER lamp. When the POWER lamp is ashing green, the printer is processing data. Printing a large amount of data, such as a photo or graphics, takes time for the computer to process, during which the printer may appear to not be functioning. In addition, when continuously printing material that uses a large amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, wait until the processing is completed. Stop the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the printhead down. The printhead can overheat when continuously printing for long time. To protect the printhead, the printer will sometimes pause automatically at a line break before resuming. In this event, interrupt the print job at a convenient time and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes. Furthermore, when continuously printing graphics or photos with intense colors, printing may stop to protect the printhead. In this case, printing will not resume. Turn the printer off and wait for at least 15 minutes.
Caution Inside the printer, the area around the printhead can become extremely
hot. Do not touch the printhead or nearby components.

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Ensure that the printer is turned on.
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is ashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops ashing. Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.
If you are using a switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect the
printer directly to the computer and try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again.
If spooling is enabled, disable it to send the print data directly to the printer and try printing again.
Click the Details tab, click Spool Settings, then select Print directly to printer.
Verify the printer port status.
Verify your printer port status on the Device Manager.
For information on how to verify, or how to correct errors, refer to the Windows manual.
Ensure that the printer port setting corresponds to the printer interface connection. Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu, then click the Details tab (or Ports tab). If USBPRNnn (Canon S9000) or USBnnn (Canon S9000) (n represents a number) is displayed, the USB port is selected.
menu If the setting is incorrect, shut down Windows, turn off the printer, then either connect the printer to the interface selected in the printer driver, or install the correct printer driver corresponding to the interface.
There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it.
Application Error or General Protection Fault
Ensure that the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use an application program intended for your operating system. If other applications are running, close them to increase available memory, then try printing again. Ensure that enough memory is allocated to the application. Refer to the memory requirements of your application.

512 nozzles of each color (1200 dpi)

Ink Tanks:

Capacity (page): Black (BCI-6BK) Cyan (BCI-6C) Magenta (BCI-6M) Yellow (BCI-6Y) Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC Photo) Photo Magenta (BCI-6PM Photo) approx. 590*1, approx. 990*2 approx. 860*2 approx. 790*2 approx. 470*2 approx. 410*2 approx. 270*2
*characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with Windows Me/Windows 98 *2 Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern selecting Print a top-quality photo and plain paper in the Print Advisor dialog box with Windows Me/ Windows 98
Printer driver operating environment:
IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows 98. Macintosh computer equipped with a USB interface and Mac OS.8.6 or 9.x.

Hard disk space:

Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows Me and Windows 98, 30 MB on Mac OS, or approx. 25 MB on Windows XP and Windows 2000 (including temporary les)

Operation environment

Computer in which Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows 98 was preinstalled by the computer manufacturer on purchase (including models with preinstalled Windows 98 or later that was upgraded to Windows XP, Windows Me or Windows 2000). Macintosh computer that is equipped with a USB interface and Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x, which was preinstalled by the computer manufacturer on purchase.
Specications subject to change without prior notice.
To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. Printing area (dark blue): Canon recommends that you print within this area. ( ) Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision. ( )
A3+, A3, Ledger, B4, A4, B5, A5, 4" x 6" Letter, Legal Envelopes Banner Paper
A3+, A3, Ledger, B4, A4, B5, A5, 4" x 6"
Size A3+ (13"19") A3 Ledger (11"17") B4 A4 B5 A5 4" 6" Printable Area (width x height) 12.7 18.7 in. / 322.2 475.0 mm 11.4 16.2 in. / 290.2 412.0 mm 10.7 16.7 in. / 272.6 423.8 mm 9.9 14.0 in. / 250.2 356.0 mm 8.0 11.4 in. / 203.2 289.0 mm 6.9 9.8 in. / 175.2 249.0 mm 5.6 7.9 in. / 141.2 202.0 mm 3.7 5.7 in. / 94.8 144.4 mm
When printing on Photo Paper Pro and Glossy Photo Paper, selection of