Canon S9000 User manual

Table of Contents
Preface 1
Shipping Materials 1
Introduction 1
Setting Up 2
Preparing the Printer 2
Connecting the Printer to the Computer 2
Installing the Print Head 4
Loading Paper 7
Installing the Printer Driver 8
Aligning the Print Head 12
Basic Operations 16
Printing with Windows 16
Printing with Macintosh 18
Print Head Maintenance 20
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 21
For Further Details... 21
Quick Start Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
QA7-1887-V01
BE

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital
apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”,
ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur la matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”,
NMB-003 édicatée par l’Industrie Canada.
International ENERGY STAR®Program
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a global program
that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equip-
ment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with
functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in
which business can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equip-
ment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
Power Requirements
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the
incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltages and frequen-
cies are as follows:
Europe AC 230V±10%, 50Hz
USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz
Australia AC 240V, 50Hz

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Preface
■■ Shipping Materials ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Thank you for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer.
Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact
your Canon Authorised Dealer or Sales Representative.
❏Printer
❏Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM
❏Quick Start Guide
❏Print Head
❏6 Ink Tanks
* Cables should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable
types and specifications, refer to page 2.
■■ Introduction ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always
observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by
incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by
incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide. Observe the warnings and cautions to
avoid personal injury or damage to the printer.
Trademark Notices
• Canon
®
is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
• BJ™ is a trademark of Canon Inc.
• Microsoft
®
and Windows
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and other countries.
• Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this Quick Start Guide are
the property of their respective owners.
Copyright ©2002 CANON INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form
whatsoever without the express written permission.

1 Place the printer on a flat surface.
2 Remove the packing material and tape
from the printer as shown.
3 Attach the paper rest to the sheet
feeder.
4 Lower and pull out the output tray as
shown.
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Setting Up
■■ 1 ■ Preparing the Printer ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
■■ 2 ■ Connecting the Printer to the Computer ■■■■■■■■■■■
Use a USB cable.
USB cable
Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 2 meters in length.
output tray
paper rest

Follow the steps below to install the printer
driver correctly.
1 Ensure the printer and the computer
are switched off.
2 Connect the cable.
3
➥
Notes
• If your computer has an earth connection, make sure that this is attached.
• If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord
from the power outlet after turning off the printer.
➥
Note
If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware
Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following
operations, click Cancel and turn off the computer.

1 Plug the printer in.
2 Turn on the printer. Do NOT turn on
the computer yet.
The POWER lamp flashes and the printer begins
to operate. Wait until the POWER lamp remains
fully lit.
3 Open the front cover.
4 Remove the tape.
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■■ 3 ■ Installing the Print Head ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
• Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord
when your hands are wet.
• Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place
heavy objects on the power cord.
• Never use any power supply other than the standard power supply available in the
country of purchase. Using the incorrect voltage and frequency could cause a fire or
electric shock.
• Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
■Installing the Print Head
5 Raise the lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock
lever.

6 Remove the protective cap from the
print head.
➥
Notes
• Do not touch the
print head nozzles or
electrical contacts.
• Do not attempt to
reattach the
protective cap once it
has been removed.
7 Place the print head in the holder.
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8 Lock the print head into place by
lowering the lever.
Do not touch the lock lever once the print head
has been installed.
■Installing the Ink Tanks
• For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
• Do not drop or shake ink tanks.
1 Take out the yellow ink tank.
2 Pull the orange tape in the direction of
the arrow and remove the clear film.
print head
holder
print head
electrical contacts
print head nozzles

3 Hold the ink tank as shown in the
diagram and remove the protective
cap.
➥
Notes
• Do not squeeze the sides
of the ink tanks as this
may cause the ink to leak
out and stain your clothes
and hands.
• Do not touch the ink port.
• Do not attempt to reattach
the protective cap once it
has been removed.
4 Insert the yellow ink tank into the right-
hand slot. Press the top until it clicks
into place.
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5 Use the same procedure to install the
other ink tanks in their appropriate
slots.
Check the labels to make sure that each tank is in
the correct position.
➥
Notes
• Only install the ink tanks in the positions
specified by the labels.
• If ink tanks are not installed in the right
position, colours will not be printed
correctly. Immediately reinstall the tank in
the correct position and carry out print head
cleaning. For details, refer to the User’s
Guide.
6 Close the front cover.
Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit.
ink port
Black
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Photo Cyan
Photo Magenta

1 Open the front cover.
2 Move the paper thickness lever at the
top of the print head holder to the left
position. Close the front cover.
➥
Note
Set the paper thickness lever to the left when
using plain paper, to the right when using
thick paper. Refer to the User’s Guide for
information on loading envelopes and other
media.
3 Load the paper, aligning it with the
right side of the sheet feeder.
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper. Do
not exceed this limit. After printing, do not stack
more than 40 sheets in the paper output tray.
4 Press the paper guide and slide it
against the left side of the stack of
paper.
You now need to install the printer driver:
Windows: Go to page 8
Macintosh: Go to page 10
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■■ 4 ■ Loading Paper ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
■Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
print side
paper thickness lever

■■ 5 ■ Installing the Printer Driver ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
■Installing the Printer Driver - Windows
➥
Notes
• Do not disconnect the cable or remove the CD-ROM during the installation. The driver
cannot be correctly installed.
• The screens below refer to Windows Me installation. Screen may differ depending on
the environment you are using.
• When installing the printer driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on to the
system as a member of the Administrators group.
If the following screen appears automatically, click Cancel and follow steps 1 to 7 to install
the printer driver.
Special Notes for Windows 98 USB Users
Click Cancel to quit the screen and turn off the printer. Next, remove and replace the USB
cable connected to your computer.
1 Ensure the printer and computer are
switched off.
2 Turn on the computer and start
Windows. If any applications
automatically run, quit them.
Disable any virus detection programs.
Do NOT turn the printer on at this stage.
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