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Getting Started Guide

COLOR CARD PRINTER

Read this guide first.

Please read this guide before operating this product.

When finished reading, store it in a safe place for future reference. 

CX-G2400

Summary of Contents for CX-G2400

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide COLOR CARD PRINTER Read this guide first Please read this guide before operating this product When finished reading store it in a safe place for future reference CX G2400...

Page 2: ...not be performed Read these items carefully and make sure not to perform the described operations Sample Screens The sample CX 2400 printer driver screens displayed in this manual were created with Wi...

Page 3: ...P 2 Step 2 Installing Printer P 6 Step 4 Connecting Power Cord P 11 Step 6 Installing Software P 14 USB Connection P 15 LAN Connection P 23 Installing User s Guide P 34 Step 3 Installing Ink Tanks P...

Page 4: ...80 no condensation Power supply Use a 1 5A or higher outlet cable WARNING Do not place the following objects on the printer Necklaces and other metal objects Cups vases flowerpots and other containers...

Page 5: ...ifier A location exposed to rain or snow A location exposed to salty wind A location subject to high temperatures A location near open flames Do not place the printer in an unstable location e g on a...

Page 6: ...re CD ROM containing the printer driver and User s Guide Warranty Other documents NOTE Keep the shipping box packing materials and protectors for future use for example storage or transportation of th...

Page 7: ...nit This is due to ink used in the manufacturing process and does not signify a printer problem To maintain print quality this product absorbs excessive ink produced during printing in an ink absorber...

Page 8: ...hown in the figure securely hold the printer with both hands when removing the printer from the bag CAUTION To avoid dropping the printer securely hold it with both hands Do not hold the printer by th...

Page 9: ...A in the direction of the arrow B 3 Remove the protectors Press and raise the lock knob B to remove the protector Dispose the protectors according to local laws and regulations IMPORTANT Be careful in...

Page 10: ...the orange protective cap as shown in the figure When removing the protective cap be sure to hold the ink tank as illustrated to avoid getting ink on your fingers Dispose the removed protective cap a...

Page 11: ...ening could stain your clothes or the area around the printer Be careful to ensure that ink adhered on the removed protective cap does not get on your clothes or the area surrounding the printer 2 Ins...

Page 12: ...are indicated in the adjacent illustration IMPORTANT Install each ink tank in the printer according to the color indicated on the label If any ink tank is installed at a wrong position the printer ca...

Page 13: ...the printer inlet 2 Insert the power plug of the power cord in the outlet CAUTION When disconnecting AC adapter from the printer be sure to remove the power plug from the power outlet first If the co...

Page 14: ...f the below occur the initial set up will be interrupted Do not turn off the printer Do not open close the ink tank cover and the transport unit lever Do not operate other controls and components of t...

Page 15: ...pping the Printer in User s Guide After completion of the initial set up go through the step described in Step 6 Installing Software NOTE When the printer is turned on for the first time some ink from...

Page 16: ...se read Using the Printer via a LAN Cable P 22 System Requirements The printer driver and User s Guide require a personal computer with the following system requirements Operating system OS Windows 10...

Page 17: ...the virus detection program and other programs resident in the system if any 3 Set the supplied CD ROM in CD ROM drive 2 1 Insert the supplied Printer Software CD ROM into CD ROM drive Auto Play scree...

Page 18: ...16 4 Install the printer driver 1 1 Click Install the printer driver 2 2 Click OK 3 4 3 Select Agree Confirm the software license agreement carefully 4 Click Next...

Page 19: ...ions 7 6 6 Select Connect via USB or existing port 7 Click Next 8 9 10 8 To change the printer name enter a new printer name 9 When not using the printer as the default printer uncheck Set as the defa...

Page 20: ...ation port click Select manually and then select it The selected destination port can be changed after completing of installation of the printer driver 1 Connect the printer to the computer with a USB...

Page 21: ...er is being booted before the desktop screen appears When printing is in progress When the printer driver is being installed When disconnecting USB cable while the computer and the printer are powered...

Page 22: ...t Registration radio button The server client can be registered after completion of installation of the printer driver 1 Start CD ROM 2 Click Install the printer driver 3 Select Server Client Registra...

Page 23: ...Remove Printer Software CD ROM and then click Yes The computer will reboot automatically NOTE If No is selected be sure to restart Windows prior to using the printer Go to Installing the User s Guide...

Page 24: ...t the printer is powered on 2 Start the computer and log on to the computer as a user with administrative privileges IMPORTANT Log on to the computer as a user with administrative privileges Terminate...

Page 25: ...M drive icon in This PC or Computer 2 Double click autoplay exe 4 Install the printer driver 1 1 Click Install the printer driver 2 2 Click OK 3 4 3 Select Agree Confirm the software license agreement...

Page 26: ...24 5 5 Click Next Confirm the cautions 7 6 6 Select Connect via network 7 Click Next 8 8 Click Next...

Page 27: ...ware which is shown on the screen If Windows Firewall settings dialog box appears click Yes 10 10 Click Yes Confirm the instruction regarding the firewall settings which are shown on the screen This s...

Page 28: ...nnect the printer to the computer with the LAN cable 2 Fix the LAN cable with the clamp A 3 Insert the LAN cable in the groove on the printer s rear panel Keep the LAN cable from getting in the way of...

Page 29: ...lure If no printer name is displayed due to the above reasons connect this printer and the computer on the same network and set the IP address After setting the IP address click Find again To search f...

Page 30: ...ord for the network setup Contact the network administrator The password can be changed with the network utility after completing of installation Default password admin For more details refer to About...

Page 31: ...IP address automatically checkbox Change the default IP address to an address of your choice 11 11 Click Next 12 12 Click Next NOTE The network utility is a tool for configuring network settings for...

Page 32: ...printer name in Printer text box 14 When not using the printer as the default printer uncheck Set as the default printer checkbox 15 Click Next 16 17 16 Check Always trust software from CANON FINETECH...

Page 33: ...31 19 19 Click Finish 20 20 Click Finish If the printer driver was installed on a computer to be used as a print server click Server Client Registration...

Page 34: ...Select Server Client Registration 4 Click OK Deleting Server Client Registration To delete the server client registration perform steps 1 4 of the server client registration procedure A confirmation m...

Page 35: ...erminate in advance the virus detection program and other programs resident in the system if any 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM in CD ROM drive 2 1 Insert the supplied Printer Software CD ROM into CD RO...

Page 36: ...34 2 Install the User s Guide 1 1 Click Install the User s Guide 2 2 Click OK 3 3 Click Yes 4 4 To create the shortcut icon to open the User s Guide click Yes...

Page 37: ...ht corner of the window to show the Charms bar and click Start 2 On the Start screen move the mouse pointer and click the down arrow that appears at the bottom left of the screen 3 From All apps Canon...

Page 38: ...up has been completed For how to operate the printer refer to the following Guides For how to set paper and perform basic printing Refer to Basic Operation Guide For more details Refer to User s Guide...

Page 39: ...CANON FINETECH NISCA INC 2017 PRINTED IN JAPAN One Canon Park Melville NY 11747 U S A www usa canon com CANON U S A INC 4Y8 8144 010...

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