Canon PIXMA MP510 Setup Instructions Download Page 1

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Easy Setup Instructions

Unpack the Machine

• Please confirm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the packing box.

• A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer.

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 Place the machine on a flat and horizontal 

surface, and do not place any objects in front 

of the machine. Open the Front Feeder, and 

extend the Paper Output Support and the Paper 

Support.

 Caution

Before turning on the machine, remove all of the shipping 

tapes.

 Important

Do not connect the USB cable until after the software is in-

stalled.

Plug the power cord in the back of the machine 

and connect the other end to the wall outlet.

 Important

• Plug the power cord all the way in, since it may be difficult to 

plug.

• Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.

Open the Operation Panel, then press the 

ON/

OFF

 button to turn on the machine.

d

 Use the 

{

 or 

}

 button on the Operation Panel to 

select the language for the LCD, then press the 

OK

 button. 

(1)  Press the 

{

 or 

}

 

button to select the 

language.

(2)  Press the 

OK

 

button.

1

  Prepare the Machine

 Important

If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, proceed 

setup to the end of step 3 “Install the Ink Tanks”, and then 

refer to “An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD” 

in “Troubleshooting” of the 

User’s Guide

 on-screen manual to 

change the LCD language.

If the message <Install the print head and set the ink tank.> 

appears, go to 

e

.

Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) open, and 

set the Scanning Unit Support to hold the cover. 

The Print Head Holder moves to the center.

Scanning Unit (Printer Cover)

Write down the serial number located inside 

the machine. You will need this to register your 

product.

Serial Number Location

3

  Install the Ink Tanks

2

  Install the Print Head

Remove the Print Head from its package.

 Caution

There may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside 

of the bag the print head comes in, or the inside of the protec-

tive cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to 

get ink on yourself when handling these items.

Remove the orange protective cap from the Print 

Head and discard it.

Protective Cap

Electrical Contacts

Print Head Nozzles

 Note

Do not touch the print head nozzles and the electrical contacts.

Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it 

stops.

Insert the Print Head.

Do not touch!

Lower the Print Head Lock Lever carefully.

 Important

If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 

10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close 

and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the 

Holder to the center.

Peel back the orange tab completely and remove 

the plastic wrapper from the ink tank.

If the orange-colored protective film is not removed 

completely, problems with printing may occur.

Twist off and discard the orange protective cap 

located on the bottom of the ink tank.

Electrical Contacts

Ink Port

Protective Cap

Do not press!

 Important

• Do not touch the electrical contacts.

• Do not touch the ink port.

Insert the ink tank into the right-hand slot and 

press the   mark on the ink tank until it clicks 

into place.

Make sure the ink lamp lights red.

Refer to the color guide on the 

Print Head Lock Lever.

Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to 

set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original 

position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit 

(Printer Cover).

 Important

The machine starts operating. Wait about 2 minutes until the 

machine stops making noise.

Hardware setup is complete.

Loading Paper

This machine offers two paper sources to load printing 

paper; the Auto Sheet Feeder, found at the top of the 

machine, and the Front Feeder, found at the front of the 

machine.

 Note

• At purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Auto Sheet 

Feeder.

• You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front 

Feeder. When using any other type of paper, load it in the 

Auto Sheet Feeder.

Auto Sheet Feeder

Front Feeder

Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder

Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 

with the print side facing UP.

Align the paper stack against the Cover 

Guide on the right side of the Paper Support.

Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against 

the left side of the paper stack.

Paper Guide

Print side facing UP.

Cover Guide

Loading Paper in the Front Feeder

Load the paper in the Front Feeder with the 

print side facing DOWN and the leading 

edge to the far side.

Align the paper stack against the right edge 

of the Front Feeder.

Align the near and the left edges of the 

paper with the Paper Size Mark.

Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against 

the left side of the loaded paper stack.

Paper Guide

Print side facing DOWN.

Paper Size Mark

 Note

For details, refer to the 

Quick Start Guide

.

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