topic Re: Canon Pixma Pro 9000 in Professional Photo Printers

Canon Pixma Pro 9000

deehop21 — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:33:42 GMT

I have not used this printer for years, I am worried it is no longer usable? I want to get rid of it, but dont want to sell to someone if it is defective. Is it ruined and do I have to hook it up to see if it works? Help!

Re: Canon Pixma Pro 9000

rs-eos — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:47:52 GMT

Why not turn it on and do a self-test?

See: Printing a Nozzle Check

or for the Mark II, see: Printing a Nozzle Check Mark II

Re: Canon Pixma Pro 9000

shadowsports — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 14:15:01 GMT

Greetings,

If you haven't used the printer for years, even with no inks installed, the printhead or delivery system will be clogged.

The only way to safely store a printer (like this) for an extended period of time (years) would have been to remove and flush the print head and store it empty. Even then, any residual ink left would dry and turn practically to stone.

Nozzle check pattern, yes, you will have to do that. Canon inks will run you about $125

No name $30-$50. May want to start with those to determine if the printer is functioning and can be sold.

Re: Canon Pixma Pro 9000

deehop21 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 02:03:00 GMT

Thank you for all this helpful info!

Re: Canon Pixma Pro 9000

deehop21 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 02:03:48 GMT

OK thanks!