Photo Printer series Getting Started Read Me First Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
■ Sym b o l s U s e d i n T h i s D o c u ment Instructions including important information. Be sure to read these indications. Instructions as notes for operation or additional explanations. Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete. Indicates operations in Windows. Indicates operations in Macintosh. • Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Contents 1 Preparation 2 Turn the Power On 3 Install the Print Head 4 Install the Ink Tanks 5 Install the Software 6 Loading Paper After Installing the Printer
1 1 Preparation 2 3 4 5 6 ■ Ch e c k t h e I n c l u d e d I t e m s Before turning on the printer, remove all orange tapes and protective sheets from the inside and outside of the printer. Print Head • • • • 5 ink tanks (BK, M, C, PGBK, Y) Manuals Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals) Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) Warranty • A USB cable (A-B type) is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.
2 1 Turn the Power On 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 3 A B Plug the power cord into the left side at the back of the printer, then connect the other end to the wall outlet. Turn on the printer (A). Make sure that the POWER lamp (B) lights green. • Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.
3 Install the Print Head 1 B 2 C A Open the Paper Output Tray (A) and the Top Cover (B). • Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it. Make sure that the Print Head Holder (C) moves to the installation position. • The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves. This is normal operation. • If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the printer is turned on.
1 3 3 4 5 6 5 4 D 2 E F G Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (D) of the Print Head Holder until it stops. Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Remove the orange protective cap. • Do not touch the inside (F) or metal parts (G) of the Print Head. The printer may not print properly if you touch them. • Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (E). The printer may not print properly if you touch it.
3 6 Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. 1 2 3 4 5 7 Lower the Print Head Lock Lever completely. • Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.
4 1 Install the Ink Tanks 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 A C 1 B 2 Pull the orange tape (1) in the direction of the arrow to peel off the protective film and remove the film (2) completely. While pressing down with your left thumb, twist off the orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom of the ink tank. • Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. • If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right.
4 3 4 Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back end of the slot. Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks. Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank. When the installation is completed properly, the Ink lamp lights red. 5 Install all the other ink tanks in the same way. Install all the ink tanks. Make sure all the Ink lamps light red. • Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily.
1 2 3 4 5 6 6 E D F G Close the Top Cover (D). Make sure the Inner Cover (E) is closed. • Wait for about 5 minutes until the POWER lamp (green) (F) stops flashing and stays lit then operating noise stops, and go to the next step. • The printer may make some operating noises when preparing to print. This is normal operation. • If the Alarm lamp (G) flashes orange, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed.
5 Install the Software To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk. The installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of applications to be installed.) The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac OS X v.10.5.x.
1 □ For Windows Vista/XP If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later, you can use the Web print software EasyWebPrint EX. An internet connection is required for installation. (It is also possible to install this software later.) 2 3 4 5 6 2 1 TURN OFF THE PRINTER (A). Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. The setup program will start automatically. A • Operating noise continues for about 35 seconds until the printer turns off.
5 3 Windows Vista Windows XP/2000 Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue on the User Account Control dialog box. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue. 3 Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK. If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the onscreen instructions.
1 4 2 3 4 5 6 5 Click Easy Install. Click Install. The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. For Windows Vista/XP • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install. • If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later, you can use the Web print software Easy-WebPrint EX. An internet connection is required for installation.
5 Important Information for the Installation □ Print Head Alignment C A B D Load a sheet of supplied speciality paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) in the Rear Tray (A) and click Execute. Do not open the Top Cover (B) while printing. For details, refer to “6 Loading Paper” on page 16. If any other papers have been loaded already, remove it and load the MP-101 paper. F G When the pattern (E) shown is printed, Print Head Alignment is now complete. In Windows, click Next on the Print Head Alignment screen.
1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Important Information for the Installation □ Necessary Information for the User Registration □ About Extended Survey Program Click Exit to complete the installation. If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer. The product serial number is required when registering the product. The serial number is located inside the printer (as shown in the illustration). If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, click Agree.
6 Loading Paper This section explains how to load paper in the Cassette (A) and the Rear Tray (B). D B 1 2 3 G E F A H C The Cassette supports plain paper (C) only. To print photo paper/Hagaki (D), be sure to load it in the Rear Tray. 16 Pull out the Cassette and remove the Cover (E). Pull the Tab (F) in the direction of the arrow and extend the Cassette. Move the Paper Guides (G) and (H) to both edges.
1 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 I 2 1 Load plain paper. Load paper with the printing side facing down. • To print on speciality paper, be sure to load it in the Rear Tray. Slide the Paper Guide to align with the actual size of the paper. The Paper Guide will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size. Align the paper with the right edge of the Cassette (1), then slide the Paper Guide against the left edge of the paper (2).
6 1 9 8 10 3 4 5 6 11 L 2 J 2 1 K Open the Paper Support (J), and pull it up. Move the Paper Guides (K) to both edges. Load paper in the center of the Rear Tray. Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper. Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the line (L). • For details on media sizes and types you can use, refer to "Loading Paper" in the onscreen manual: Basic Guide.
After Installing the Printer ■ Intr o d u c t i o n o f M a n u a l s The following m a n u a l s a r e s u p p l i e d w i t h t h e p r i n t e r. on-screen m a n u a l s G e t t ing Started ( t h i s manual) Describes how to set up and use your printer. Introduces the printer and its functions, the included manuals and application software. Basic Guide Describes basic operations and media, and gives an introduction to other functions available.
■ So l u t i o n M e n u Solution Menu i s a g a t e w a y t o f u n c t i o n s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n t h a t a l l o w y o u t o m a k e f u ll use of the printer! Click this button to open the on-screen manuals. Example: Windows Vista Open various applications and on-screen manuals with a single click. You can start Solution Menu from the Canon Solution Menu icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh).
Try U s i n g t h e P r i n t e r ! Various applica t i o n s o f t w a r e a r e i n s t a l l e d o n the computer a l o n g w i t h t h e d r i v e r s . You can print c r e a t i v e i t e m s b y c o r r e c t i n g / enhancing pho t o s u s i n g t h e a p p l i c a t i o n s . For details on h o w t o u s e t h e a p p l i c a t i o n so ftware and t h e p r i n t e r, r e f e r t o t h e o n screen manua l s : B a s i c G u i d e a n d A d v a n c e d Guide.
Print Photos from a Computer Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print photos easily. This section explains how to print borderless photos using 4" x 6" size Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. The screens are based on Windows Vista. 1 2 4 3 A In Solution Menu, click OneClick to Photo Print. Select the image you want to print, then click Layout/Print. Load a sheet of photo paper in the Rear Tray (A) in portrait orientation. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts.
Specifications Minimum System Requirements General Specifications Printing 9600* (horizontal) x 2400 (vertical) resolution (dpi) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB* Direct Print Port: PictBridge Print width Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Print Head/ink * A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required.
Getting Help from Canon Email Tech Support — www.canontechsupport.com Toll-Free Live Tech Support— (1-800-828-4040) under warranty This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at (1-866-251-3752). Ordering Information The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.