Canon PIXMA MP990 Getting Started Manual Download Page 1

Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.

Getting Started

Read Me First

Photo All-In-One

series

Summary of Contents for PIXMA MP990

Page 1: ...Make sure to read this manual before using the machine Please keep it in hand for future reference Getting Started Read Me First Photo All In One series ...

Page 2: ...d trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Adobe Adobe Photoshop Adobe P...

Page 3: ...1 52 53 54 57 58 Reference Information Wireless Setup Using WCN Windows Connect Now 59 59 Connection Types Preparation Check the Included Items 2 2 2 Preparation 3 Network Connection Wireless Setup 21 23 Wireless Setup Using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Confirm Connection Status Install the Software Install the Software Registration Install the Software Information 27 33 35 42 46 Check the Informatio...

Page 4: ...less router USB cable Connection Types A USB cable is required USB Connection Network Connection Wired Connection An access point or router that supports IEEE802 11b g is required A network device router etc and Ethernet cable are required Wireless Connection Preparation ...

Page 5: ...f the Paper Output Tray A Open the Paper Output Tray and take it out Print Head power cord Manuals Setup CD ROM containing the drivers applications and on screen manuals Warranty Check the Included Items Matte Photo Paper MP 101 for Automatic Print Head Alignment M BK GY PGBK C Y 6 ink tanks A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer USB connection only ...

Page 6: ...ing Unit Cover Close the Document Cover Do not install the machine where an object may fall on it The object may fall inside the machine resulting in malfunction Do not place any object on top of the machine It may fall into the machine when opening covers resulting in malfunction Choosing a Location Make sure that the Document Cover is closed and go to the next step ...

Page 7: ...le or Ethernet cable at this stage The machine may make some operating noises This is normal operation Make sure that the Document Cover A is closed Open the Operation Unit B and press the ON button C to turn on the machine Use the or button D on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD E then press the OK button If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD press the Back button...

Page 8: ...ad carefully Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves This is normal operation Close the Document Cover C and lift it with the Scanning Unit Cover If the Print Head Holder does not move make sure that the machine is turned on Make sure that the Print Head Holder D moves to the installation position ...

Page 9: ...p this has no effect on print quality Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items Remove the orange protective cap Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever E of the Print Head Holder until it stops Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder F The machine may not print properly if you touch it Do not touch the inside G or metal parts H of the Print Head The machine may not p...

Page 10: ... in place as shown Lower the Print Head Lock Lever completely Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder Install in a well lit environment Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently Once you have installed the Print Head do not remove it unnecessarily ...

Page 11: ...ght In this case close and reopen the Scanning Unit Cover 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 Do not push the sides of the ink tank ink may splash Do not touch the electrical contacts B or open ink por...

Page 12: ...it under the label and against the back end of the slot Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks When the installation is completed properly the Ink lamp lights red Install in a well lit environment Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank ...

Page 13: ...stration about 5 minutes and go to the next step The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to print This is normal operation Install all the other ink tanks in the same way Once you have installed the ink tanks do not remove them unnecessarily Make sure all the Ink lamps light red Install all the ink tanks Make sure the Inner Cover E is closed For your safety always hold the Scanni...

Page 14: ... 101 cannot be fed from the Cassette Load it in the Rear Tray MP 101 has front and back sides Load it so that the cut corner B is at the top right Confirm the message on the LCD and press the OK button Print Head Alignment takes about 5 minutes to complete For details on media sizes and types you can use refer to Loading Paper in the on screen manual Basic Guide This takes about 5 minutes Use a sh...

Page 15: ... the next step After the installation is complete perform Print Head Alignment by referring to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect in the on screen manual Basic Guide For details refer to Loading Paper on page 48 Confirm the message on the LCD then load plain paper into the Cassette E and press the OK button The standby screen is displayed on the LCD Print Head Alignment is now com...

Page 16: ...llation when you use the machine on single computer which is not networked This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on a computer connected to a network Use the machine over a wireless or wired connection Wireless or Wired Connection Set Up Additional Computers Go to Network Connection Install the Software on page 35 Perform only the software installation on the computer you w...

Page 17: ... 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 Log on as the administrator or a member of the Administrators group Do not switch users during the installation process It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process Follow the on screen instructions and do not remove the Setup CD R...

Page 18: ... until the machine turns off Connect the machine to the computer with a USB cable Make sure the machine is turned on The USB Port is located on the right side at the back of the machine The lower port is for USB Turn on the computer then insert the Setup CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The setup program will start automatically For Windows Vista XP If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later you ca...

Page 19: ...folder does not open automatically double click the CD ROM icon on the desktop If you do not know your administrator name or password click Help then follow the on screen instructions 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 Windows Vista Windows XP 2000...

Page 20: ...rnet connection is required for installation It is also possible to install this software later If you want to select particular items to install click Custom Install When installing the XPS Printer Driver select the MP Drivers at the same time You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install Windows Vista SP1 or later The XPS Printer Driver is a printer driver suitable for printing High...

Page 21: ...ram click Agree If you click Do not agree the Extended Survey Program will not be installed This has no effect on the machine s functionality The screen does not appear on Mac OS X v 10 3 9 Necessary Information for the User Registration About Extended Survey Program When opening the Scanning Unit Cover B the Print Head Holder moves automatically Follow any on screen instructions to proceed with t...

Page 22: ...ed follow the instruction to restart the computer Next read Loading Paper on page 48 After restarting the computer remove the Setup CD ROM and keep it in a safe place When using Macintosh it is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time ...

Page 23: ...onsult your network administrator If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network connection refer to the printed manual Network Setup Troubleshooting If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party Select Connection Type To use the machine on additional computers afte...

Page 24: ...n without using an access point is not supported Be sure to prepare an access point Go to Wireless Setup on page 23 Go to Wired Setup on page 30 Select the method to connect the machine to the network Connect to your network environment over a wireless connection Connect to your network environment over a wired connection Access point or wireless router Router etc Internet Internet ...

Page 25: ...flash drive you can configure wireless connection settings by using the WCN Windows Connect Now function as well For details refer to Wireless Setup Using WCN Windows Connect Now in Reference Information on page 59 A wireless connection can be set up easily without checking the information to the left Go to Wireless Setup Using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 27 An identifier to identify the spe...

Page 26: ...reless Setup Select Wireless LAN setup then press the OK button Use the Easy Scroll Wheel A to select Settings then press the OK button Select Yes then press the OK button When wireless connection is enabled the Wi Fi lamp B lights blue ...

Page 27: ...n press the OK button If the above screen is not displayed go to step If you are living in an apartment nearby access points in use may be detected Select the access point name you wrote down on page 23 then press the OK button Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly Use the Easy Scroll Wheel to select the character Use the button to move the cursor to the right ...

Page 28: ...t appears press the OK button make sure that the network key is correct then enter it again If a connection still cannot be established refer to the printed manual Network Setup Troubleshooting When the completion screen appears press the OK button then press the HOME button C The standby screen returns Next read Confirm Connection Status on page 33 ...

Page 29: ...ng WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Use the Easy Scroll Wheel A to select Settings then press the OK button Select Wireless LAN setup then press the OK button Select Yes then press the OK button When wireless connection is enabled the Wi Fi lamp B lights blue ...

Page 30: ... machine and access point When the setup is complete the completion screen appears Press the OK button to return to the Settings screen A timeout error occurs if setup is not completed within 10 minutes If the timeout error screen appears press the OK button then perform the setup again and set the new PIN code displayed on the screen to the access point If another error appears refer to the print...

Page 31: ... When the access point is ready press the OK button on the machine then press the WPS button on the access point within 2 minutes The Wi Fi lamp blue flashes while searching for an access point For details on WPS refer to the manual of your access point Next read Confirm Connection Status on page 33 When the completion screen appears press the OK button then press the HOME button C The standby scr...

Page 32: ... Remove the Cap A then connect a network device router etc with a Ethernet cable B Ethernet cable Connect to the network over a wired connection A Ethernet cable is required to connect to a network device router etc Prepare a Ethernet cable ...

Page 33: ...3 2 C D 4 Network Connection Wired Setup Select Device settings then press the OK button Use the Easy Scroll Wheel C to select Settings then press the OK button Select LAN settings then press the OK button ...

Page 34: ...6 Network Connection Wired Setup Next read Confirm Connection Status on page 33 Select Change wireless wired then press the OK button Select Wired LAN active press the OK button then press the HOME button D ...

Page 35: ...ress the OK button Confirm Connection Status Select LAN settings then press the OK button Press the HOME button A select Settings using the Easy Scroll Wheel B then press the OK button Confirm connection status after installing the machine in the target location ...

Page 36: ...t to Active then press the HOME button It may take a while before the connection is complete In this case press the Back button C and wait for about a minute then display the Wireless LAN setting list screen or Wired LAN setting list screen again There is no obstacle between the machine and access point and wireless communication is possible There is no microwave refrigerator or any other object t...

Page 37: ...e installation resumes once your computer has restarted Mac OS 9 Mac OS X Classic environments or Mac OS X v 10 3 8 or earlier are not supported If the firewall function of your security software is turned on a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network If such a warning message appears set the security software to always allow access Turn on the computer th...

Page 38: ...M folder does not open automatically double click the CD ROM icon on the desktop If you do not know your administrator name or password click Help then follow the on screen instructions 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 Windows Vista Windows XP 20...

Page 39: ... use the Web print software Easy WebPrint EX An internet connection is required for installation It is also possible to install this software later For Windows Vista XP When installing the XPS Printer Driver select the MP Drivers at the same time You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install Windows Vista SP1 or later The XPS Printer Driver is a printer driver suitable for printing Hi...

Page 40: ... Connection Install the Software Select Use the printer on network then click Next Follow any on screen instructions to proceed with the software installation Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes ...

Page 41: ... not displayed the connection method is not correctly selected in step Click Cancel and start again from step then be sure to select Use the printer on network in step If the Printer Detection screen is not displayed the connection method is not correctly selected in step Follow on screen instructions and proceed with the installation Click Exit on the installation complete screen then start again...

Page 42: ...J Network Tool screen select MP990 series in Printers then click Next For Wired Connection Go to Install the Software Registration on page 42 If the machine is not detected refer to the printed manual Network Setup Troubleshooting Make sure there is no problem then click Update If the machine is not detected Check Printer Settings dialog box is displayed Refer to the printed manual Network Setup T...

Page 43: ...n other than appears improve the communication status by referring to the displayed message or the help file then click Remeasurement Next read Install the Software Information on page 46 Next read Install the Software Registration on page 42 When the Connection Performance Measurement dialog box appears click Next Confirm the measurement results then click Finish Ensure that is displayed in Conne...

Page 44: ... Step Go to Step Proceed to the section that relates to your operating system for further installation instructions If the machine has not been detected make sure of the following The machine is turned on The firewall function of any security software is turned off Wired Connection The machine is connected to the network device with the Ethernet cable Wireless Connection The computer is connected ...

Page 45: ...in the pop up menu select Canon MP990 series in the list of printers then click Add 3 When the Printer List window appears click Add 1 Mac OS X v 10 4 x Mac OS X v 10 3 9 When the You have no printers available screen appears click Add Mac OS X v 10 5 x Mac OS X v 10 4 x Select Canon MP990 series and click Add 1 Go to Step Mac OS X v 10 3 9 ...

Page 46: ...rk in the pop up menu select Canon MP990 series in the list of printers then click Add 2 Make sure that Canon MP990 series is added to the list of printers 3 Mac OS X v 10 3 9 Go to Step Make sure that Canon MP990 series is added to the list of printers 4 Go to Step When the You have no printers available screen appears click Add ...

Page 47: ...n the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears click Register Scanner Select Canon MP990 series on the Scan from PC Settings screen then click OK When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears click Next Next read Install the Software Information on page 46 ...

Page 48: ...r is required when registering the product The serial number is located inside the machine as shown in the illustration If you can agree to Extended Survey Program click Agree If you click Do not agree the Extended Survey Program will not be installed This has no effect on the machine s functionality The screen does not appear on Mac OS X v 10 3 9 Necessary Information for the User Registration Ab...

Page 49: ...uter After restarting the computer remove the Setup CD ROM and keep it in a safe place To use the machine on additional computers refer to Network Connection Install the Software on page 35 and complete setup on those computers When using Macintosh it is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time ...

Page 50: ... Tray B The Cassette supports plain paper C only To print photo paper Hagaki D be sure to load it in the Rear Tray Load paper with the printing side facing down Pull out the Cassette Move the Paper Guides E and F to both edges Load plain paper After Installing the Machine To print on specialty paper be sure to load it in the Rear Tray ...

Page 51: ...aper stack does not exceed the line G 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 There may be a little space between the Paper Guide and the paper stack Insert the Cassette slowly into the machine until it clicks into place ...

Page 52: ...the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up For details on media sizes and types you can use refer to Loading Paper in the on screen manual Basic Guide Preparation for printing is now complete Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the line J Load paper in the center of the Rear Tray ...

Page 53: ...escribes basic operations and media and gives an introduction to other functions available Describes various operating procedures to make full use of machine this manual on screen manuals The following manuals are supplied with the machine Describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine Troubleshooting For details on opening the on screen manuals refer to page ...

Page 54: ... have a problem with machine settings click the Change settings or find solutions to problems in Solution Menu to open My Printer Windows only Example Windows Vista You can start Solution Menu from the Canon Solution Menu icon on the desktop Windows or on the Dock Macintosh Click this button to open the on screen manuals Solution Menu The buttons displayed vary depending on the country or region o...

Page 55: ...lity photos easily by utilizing the digital photo colors Since ICC profiles are also available you can print photos in colors that are closer to your ideal colors using color management For details on how to use the application software and the machine refer to the on screen manuals Basic Guide and Advanced Guide Try Using the Machine ...

Page 56: ...s on the memory card are read and the screen to specify photos and the number of copies to print appears Insert a memory card into the Card Slot in the direction of the arrow on the label with the labeled side facing left Insert only one memory card Print Photos from a Memory Card Supported Memory Cards Adapter required for Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro RS MMC Memory Stick TYPE I TYPE II 3 3...

Page 57: ...d a sheet of 4 x 6 size photo paper in the Rear Tray D in portrait orientation For details refer to Loading Paper on page 48 Rotate the Easy Scroll Wheel E to display a photo to print Alternatively use the or button to select a photo Load paper with the printing side facing up ...

Page 58: ...he OK button The Print Settings Confirmation Screen appears Press the Color button F After printing open the Card Slot Cover pinch the memory card and pull it straight out Printing will start Do not remove the memory card while the Access lamp is flashing Saved data may be damaged After removing the memory card close the Card Slot Cover ...

Page 59: ...nt Cover B Place the document face down and align it with the Alignment Mark C Close the Document Cover press the HOME button E then press the Black button F twice or the Color button G twice Copying will start Remove the document after printing Do not open the Document Cover until copying is complete When the Paper Output Tray H opens automatically extend the Output Tray Extension I Do not place ...

Page 60: ...refer to Solution Menu on page 52 Load a sheet of photo paper in the Rear Tray A in portrait orientation Load a sheet of paper with the printing side facing up For details refer to Loading Paper on page 48 Click Print For more information refer to the on screen manual Advanced Guide This section explains how to print borderless photos using 4 x 6 size Photo Paper Plus Glossy II The screens are bas...

Page 61: ...f the cause even within the warranty period If your USB flash drive cannot be attached to the Direct Print Port of the machine a commercial extension cord for USB flash drives may be required Operation may not be guaranteed depending on your USB flash drive USB flash drives with security enabled may not be used The machine supports WCN UFD Before setting up by using the WCN establish wireless comm...

Page 62: ...click Close If the User Account Control dialog box appears click Continue If the same dialog box reappears in subsequent steps click Continue Click Add the device or computer using a USB flash drive From the list select the network name SSID then click Next Connect the USB flash drive to the computer make sure that the drive name is displayed then click Next ...

Page 63: ...Using WCN Windows Connect Now Use the Easy Scroll Wheel A to select Settings then press the OK button Select Wireless LAN setup then press the OK button Select Yes then press the OK button When wireless connection is enabled the Wi Fi lamp B lights blue ...

Page 64: ...n Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port USB connector C on the front of the machine then press the OK button When the completion screen appears press the OK button then press the HOME button D The standby screen returns Remove the USB flash drive from the machine Next read Confirm Connection Status on page 33 ...

Page 65: ...day Friday excluding holidays during the warranty period Telephone Device for the Deaf TDD support is available at 1 866 251 3752 Toll Free Live Tech Support 1 800 828 4040 under warranty Call 1 800 OK CANON to locate a dealer near you or visit the Canon eStore at www canonestore com CLI 221 M CLI 221 BK CLI 221 GY PGI 220 BK CLI 221 C CLI 221 Y 2948B001 2946B001 2950B001 2945B001 2947B001 2949B00...

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