Other problemsOther problemsThe printer does not go on ......................................................................................................................... 125The printer takes time to start up ................................................................................................................ 125If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ......................................................................................................... 125Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared ................................................. 125The printer consumes a lot of ink ................................................................................................................ 126Ink Level Detection ..................................................................................................................................... 126The printer does not go onThe printer does not go onCause Corrective ActionThe printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer.The specified voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker.(See "Specifications.") →User's GuideThe printer takes time to start upThe printer takes time to start upCause Corrective ActionThe printer may have shut down incorrectly last time. This may happenafter power outages or if the printer is unplugged before it is turned off.In this case, the next time power is restored, the printer's hard disk ischecked, and startup may take some time.Please wait a while, because it may take several minutes tofinish checking the hard disk.If an error message is displayed after the hard disk check, fol-low the instructions indicated to resolve the problem.If the Printer Makes a Strange SoundIf the Printer Makes a Strange SoundCause Corrective ActionThe printermakes a soundduring opera-tion.The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.• There is a sound of suction from the Platen.To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it.• Roll paper makes a fluttering sound during printing.There may be a fluttering sound when large paper is advanced.• You suddenly hear the sound of cleaning operations.At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the printer is inSleep mode.• You suddenly hear the sound of ink agitation.At regular intervals, to ensure optimal printing quality, the ink is agitated automatically, even if the printer is in Sleepmode. Ink agitation takes about a minute and a half.The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions. Note that other operations are not possiblewhile Agitating... is displayed on the control panel.• After the printer is turned on• After data transmission• After ink tank replacementIn other cases, contact your Canon dealer.Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not clearedMessages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not clearedCause Corrective ActionThe printer has not detected the new MaintenanceCartridge that was used to replace the old one.Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it againfirmly.(See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.46iPF9400S The printer does not go onBasic GuideTroubleshooting Other problems125