Canon Inkjet Photo All-In-One series Getting Started Read Me First Symbols Used in This Document Prohibited actions. Instructions including important information. • In this guide, Windows 7 operating system is referred to as Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating system as Windows Vista.
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This machine contains both printed manuals and on-screen manuals to be viewed on a computer. The on-screen manuals are included on the Setup CD-ROM and are installed during the software installation. P r in t ed M anuals • G e tt ing S t ar te d ( this manu al ) Describes how to set up and use your machine.
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• Do not install the machine where an object may fall on it. In addition, do not place any object on the top of the machine. It may fall into the machine when opening covers, resulting in malfunction. • Paper Output Tray (A) automatically opens when printing starts.
Insert the power cord into the Press the ON button connector on the left side at (C), then adjust the the back of the machine and LCD (Liquid Crystal into the wall outlet firmly. Display) (D) to a comfortable viewing •...
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Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it stops. Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). The Print Head Holder (D) moves to the installation position. If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on.
1. Remove the orange tape Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap completely. (E) pointing up while being careful not to block the L-shape air hole (F). 2. Remove the protective film completely. • Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. •...
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Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back end of the slot. Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank. • Install in a well-lit environment. • Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (I). Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks.
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Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly, then gently close it. 2 Install the Ink Tanks Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration and go to the next step. Load plain paper in the Cassette by referring to "3 Load Paper" on page 7 and press the OK button.
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Close the Paper Output Tray (A). Pull out the Cassette (B). • The Cassette supports plain paper only. To load specialty paper including photo paper, refer from Move the left Paper Guide (C) to the edge. on page 9.
Slide the front Paper Guide (D) Load plain paper. to align with the actual size of the Load paper with the printing side facing paper. down. The front Paper Guide will click and stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size. 3 Load Paper Align the paper to the right side of Insert the Cassette slowly into the...
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Prepare the Paper Support (F). 1. Open it. 2. Withdraw it upwards. 3. Tilt it back. Move the Paper Load paper in the center of the Guides (G) to both Rear Tray (H). edges. Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up.
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Do not connect the USB cable yet. • To use the machine 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 application software to be installed.)
Press the ON button (A) to TURN Turn on the computer, then insert OFF THE MACHINE. the Setup CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. Operating noise may continue for up to 35 seconds until the machine turns off. If you are using Windows, the setup program starts automatically.
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Click Easy Install. The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed. • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install. 4 Install the Software Click Install. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.
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□ USB Port When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with a USB cable. After connecting the cable, TURN ON THE MACHINE. The USB Port is located on the right side at the back of the machine. Important Information for the Installation □...
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For Windows Solution Menu EX starts. For Macintosh Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX dialog. Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place. • The buttons displayed on Solution Menu EX may vary depending on the country or region of purchase.
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Use the O perat ion Pa ne l o n t h e m a ch in e to p r i n t yo u r own i tems e as il y. Vari ous appl ic at ion sof t wa re a re in sta l le d o n th e co m pu ter a l on g wi th the d rivers.
Supported Memory Cards (Adapter required for Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO SD Card SDHC Card MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Plus miniSD Card miniSDHC Card microSD Card microSDHC Card RS-MMC MMCmobile Compact Flash Card* Microdrive *TYPE I / TYPE II (3.3V) xD-Picture Card...
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Load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) photo paper in the Rear Tray (C) in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (D) is open. If printing starts while the Paper Output Tray is closed, it will automatically open.
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1. Rotate the Scroll Wheel (F) to display a photo to print. 2. Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. 3. Press the Color button (G). Printing will start. • When the machine is ready for printing, the Color button lights up. 5 Try Using the Machine After printing, open the Card Slot Cover, pinch the memory card and pull it straight out.
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Load A4 or Letter-sized plain paper 1. Open the Paper into the Cassette (A). Output Tray (B). 2. Open the Output This section describes how to perform Tray Extension (C). a standard copy. 3. Open the Document • For details, refer to "3 Load Cover (D).
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9. 5 Try Using the Machine Start Solution Menu EX from Select the image you want to print, the Canon Solution Menu then click Layout/Print. EX icon on the desktop When a photo is selected, the number (Windows) or on the Dock of copies is set to "1".
Windows: Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP pre-installed. • Windows: Uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer before upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, then, install the bundled software again.
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