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Preparing the Machine
Preparing the Machine
Be sure to read your setup sheet first for setting up your machine and getting it ready for use.
Unpack the machine
Please confirm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the packing box.
1
Turn on the machine.
2
Prepare the FINE Cartridges.
3
Install the FINE Cartridges.
Be sure to use the machine with both Black and Color FINE Cartridges.
Otherwise, the machine cannot print. When either of ink runs out while printing, you can
select to use either Color or Black ink as a printer driver setting. However you must use the
machine with both Black and Color FINE Cartridges installed regardless of the printer driver
setting.
Important
A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer.
Caution
Be sure to remove the tapes and protective material before you turn on the machine.
Note
The tape or the protective material position is subject to change.
Caution
Do not touch internal parts other than the FINE Cartridge Holder.
Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is open more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder
moves to the right. In this case, close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and open it again.
Note
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Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge. The machine
may not print out properly if you touch it.
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Do not reattach the protective tape once it has been removed it.
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Handle the removed protective tape carefully to avoid getting your hands dirty or staining
surrounding work area.
Important
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Make sure that all the FINE Cartridges are installed in the correct position. The machine cannot
be used unless all the FINE Cartridges are installed.
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Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, the LED will flash green. Wait for about one to two
minutes, until the LED stops flashing and displays
1
and the machine has stopped making
operating noises, before proceeding.
Note
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Do not drop or shake FINE Cartridges as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your
clothes and hands.
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The
ALARM
lamp on the machine still lights orange if a FINE Cartridge is not installed properly.
Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that the position of all the FINE
Cartridges is appropriate.
Summary of Contents for pixma MP145
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