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.
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
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1 Preparation ■ 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 the orange tapes and the protective sheets. Print Head ink tanks • Manuals • Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals) • Warranty • A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.
1 2 3 4 5 6 ■ Ch o o s i n g a L o c a t i o n 15.7"/40 cm behind the printer • Place the printer on a flat surface. • Do not place any object in front of the printer. • You can print on large size paper such as 14" x 17"/355.6 x 431.8 mm or thick paper by loading the paper in the Front Tray. In that case, keep a space of 15.7"/40 cm behind the printer. • Do not install the printer where an object may fall on it. The object may fall inside the printer, resulting in malfunction.
2 1 Turn the Power On 1 2 A 3 2 3 4 5 B 2 1 Plug the power cord into the back left of the printer, then connect the other end to the wall outlet. • Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage. Turn on the printer (A). Confirm that the POWER lamp (B) lights blue.
3 1 Install the Print Head 1 A 2 2 3 4 5 6 C D B Press the button (A). The Front Tray (B) opens. • Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it. Open the Top Cover (C). The Print Head Holder (D) comes out. (This is where you install the Print Head.) • 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.
3 3 4 5 Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Remove the orange protective cap. E Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E) until it stops. • There may be some transparent or light color ink on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Be careful not to stain your hands.
1 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 E Set the Print Head in place. Lower the Print Head Lock Lever (E) completely. • Pinch 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 Install the Ink Tanks 1 2 Remove the ink tank from its package. Remove and discard 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 Print Head Holder moves to the right, close and reopen the Top Cover. • Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks. • Do not hold the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.
1 3 Install the ink tank Insert the ink tank. 2 3 4 5 6 4 Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place. Make sure the Ink lamp lights red.
4 5 1 6 2 3 4 5 C B D E Install all the other ink tanks in the same way. Install all the ink tanks. Make sure all the Ink lamps light red. • Match the labels when installing. • Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily. 10 Close the Top Cover (B). • Wait for about 3 minutes until the POWER lamp (blue) (C) stops flashing and stays lit then operating noise stops, and go to the next step. Do not open the Top Cover while the lamp is flashing.
5 Install the Software 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 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. Windows (P.12) Macintosh (P.21) • Quit all running applications before installation. • You need to log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
5 Windows Macintosh If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears: 1 A 2 B TURN OFF THE PRINTER (A). Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CDROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup program should start automatically. 1 Remove the USB cable connected to your computer. The dialog box may close. In this case, proceed from . 2 3 Windows Vista Go to Step . Windows XP/2000 Go to Step . Click Cancel to quit the dialog box. Proceed from .
Windows 3 1 Macintosh Windows Vista AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe. 4 2 3 4 5 6 Windows Vista User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue. If the same dialog box reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.
5 Windows Macintosh 5 6 Click Easy Install. Click Install. Drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically. • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. • You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install. (Windows Vista SP1 or later.
Windows 1 Macintosh 2 3 4 5 7 8 Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes. When the Please Allow All Install Wizard Processes screen appears, click Next. 6 Installation starts. • During installation, follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.
5 Windows Macintosh 9 10 When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Turn on the printer (A). A When the printer is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen. • It takes about 30 seconds for the POWER lamp to light blue. • The USB port is located on the right side of the printer. 16 • If installation does not continue after 10 minutes, click Help on the screen in step , then confirm the message.
Windows 11 1 Macintosh 2 3 4 5 6 12 Align the Print Head C D When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray (C) as shown. Click Execute. Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (D) against the left edge of the paper. • For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 28.
5 Windows Macintosh 13 14 E F G When the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box appears, click Align Print Head. Make sure that the pattern shown is printed, then click Next on the Print Head Alignment screen. Click OK in the subsequent message. Printing of the pattern starts. Some parts of patterns printed on the first page are faint. • Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 10 minutes), and go to the next step. • Do not open the Top Cover (E) while printing.
Windows Macintosh 1 2 3 4 5 15 16 Click Next. Click Next. It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once. If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your printer. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer. 6 • Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.) • To register later, click Cancel.
5 Windows Macintosh 17 18 When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. Click Exit. If you can agree, click Agree. If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on the printer's functionality.) If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart. After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
5 Windows 1 Macintosh 2 1 2 3 Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. Double-click the Setup icon. Make sure the printer is turned on. 3 4 5 6 If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CANON_IJ icon on the desktop. • The USB port is located on the right side of the printer.
5 Windows Macintosh 4 5 6 Enter your administrator name and password. Click OK. Click Easy Install. Click Install. If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the on-screen instructions. Drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically. • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Windows 1 Macintosh 7 8 9 Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes. When the Start Setup screen appears, click Execute. Click Restart. Installation starts. 2 3 4 5 6 The Print Head Alignment screen appears after the computer has been restarted. • During installation, follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.
5 10 Windows Macintosh 11 Align the Print Head A B When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray (A) as shown. Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (B) against the left edge of the paper. • For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 28. 24 Click Execute.
Windows 1 Macintosh 12 2 3 4 5 6 13 C D E When this screen appears, click OK. Make sure that the pattern shown is printed. Printing of the pattern starts. Some parts of patterns printed on the first page are faint. • Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 10 minutes), and go to the next step. • Do not open the Top Cover (C) while printing. • If you align the Print Head automatically again, patterns different from those shown above may be printed.
5 Windows Macintosh 14 15 Click Next. Click Next. If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your printer. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer. • Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.) • To register later, click Cancel. User registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon. For details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 31.
Windows 1 Macintosh 16 17 When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message. Click Exit. If you can agree, click Agree. If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on the printer's functionality.) • The screen does not appear on Mac OS X v.10.3.9. 2 3 4 5 6 Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
6 Loading Paper This section explains how to load paper in the Rear Tray (A). 1 2 3 C A E B • Pull out the Front Tray Extension (B) beforehand. 28 Open the Paper Support (C). D Open the Feed Slot Cover (D), then pinch and slide the Paper Guide (E). Load paper straight along the right edge of the Rear Tray. Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up.
1 2 3 4 5 6 4 E F D Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (E) against the left edge of the paper, then close the Feed Slot Cover (D). Printer installation is now complete! Confirm that the loaded paper does not exceed the line (F). • You can print on large size paper such as 14" x 17"/355.6 x 431.8 mm or thick paper by loading the paper in the Front Tray. For details on how to load paper in the Front Tray, refer to "Loading Paper" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
After Installing the Printer For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 31. ■ Ma n u a l s Safety Precautions S a f e t y a nd E n v i r o n ment I n f o r m a t ion For proper use, read safety precautions before using the printer. 30 Getting Started (this manual) on-sc r e e n m a n u a l s Basic Guide Advanced Guide Digital Photo Printing Guide Describes how to set up and use your printer. Introduces the printer and its functions, the included manuals and application software.
■ Sol 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! To open the on-screen manual, click the button shown to the left in Solution Menu. 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).
■ Uti l i z i n g t h e P r i n t e r Easy-PhotoPrin t P r o i s o n e o f t h e a p p l i c a t i o n software. Easy - P h o t o P r i n t P r o a l l o w s y o u t o print high qual i t y p h o t o s e a s i l y b y u t i l i z i n g t h e digital photo co l o r s . Since ICC prof i l e s a r e a l s o a v a i l a b l e , y o u c a n print photos in c o l o r s t h a t a r e c l o s e r t o y o u r ideal colors us i n g c o l o r m a n a g e m e n t .
Specifications Minimum System Requirements General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) Interface 4800 (horizontal) x 2400 (vertical) USB Port: Hi-Speed USB* Direct Print Port: PictBridge * A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at USB 1.1. Print width Rear Tray: 12.7 inches max. (322.2 mm) (for Borderless Printing: 13 inches/329 mm) Front Tray: 13.7 inches max. (348.
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.
