Windows
Macintosh
Windows
®
Software Installation and Print Head Alignment
Note
The screens below refer to Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition
(hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) installation.
Screens may vary depending on the operating system you are using.
Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.
Before installing the software, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically
loading programs.
A message asking for your confirmation to restart your computer may appear
during the installation process. If this message is displayed, follow the on-screen
instructions and click
OK
.
The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been
restarted.
If the computer is restarted during installation, do not remove the
Setup CD-ROM
during restarting.
a
Be sure to
TURN THE PRINTER OFF
before continuing.
(1) Press the
POWER
button.
(2) Make sure that the
POWER
lamp stops flashing.
b
Turn the computer on and start Windows.
Important
If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears
automatically, remove the USB cable connected to your computer. Click
Cancel
to quit the screen. In Windows Vista, the screen may close automatically when
the USB cable is unplugged. Then turn off the printer and proceed from step
c
to install the printer driver.
c
Insert the
Setup CD-ROM
. The setup program should run
automatically.
In Windows Vista, go to Step
d
. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to
Step
f
.
d
If the
AutoPlay
screen appears, click
Run Msetup4.exe
.
e
If the
User Account Control
screen appears, click
Continue
.
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click
Continue
.
f
When the main menu appears, click
Easy Install
.
The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed
automatically.
Note
If you want to select particular items to install, click
Custom Install
and follow the on-
screen instructions to proceed the installation.
g
When the list of applications to install appears, confirm the
contents, click
Install
.
Note
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.
h
Read the License Agreement carefully and click
Yes
. The
software installation screen may appear during the installation
process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
i
When the
Printer Connection
screen appears, connect one
end of the USB cable to the computer, the other to the printer,
then
TURN THE PRINTER ON
. The printer driver will begin
identifying the printer port being used.
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Important
If you cannot go to the next procedure after 2 minutes, refer to “Troubleshoot-
ing” instructions in the
Quick Start Guide
.
USB
←
To Computer
j
When the
Print Head Alignment
screen appears, make sure
that two sheets of supplied paper (MP-101) are loaded in
the Rear Tray (top paper feeder). Click
Execute
, confirm the
displayed message and click
Print Head Alignment
.
Note
Print Head Alignment will take about 13 minutes to complete. Do not start another
operation here.
Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover while printing.
The pattern is printed, and the Print Head is aligned automatically.
Note
The pattern is printed in black and blue.
When Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the
ALARM
lamp on the printer will flash orange eleven times. Refer to “ALARM Lamp Flashes
Orange” in “Troubleshooting” of the
Quick Start Guide
.
k
After print head alignment is completed, click
Next
.
l
When the
Installation Results
screen appears, click
Next
.
m
When the
User Registration
screen appears, click
Next
.
Note
To register later, click
Cancel
and go to Step
n
. After software installation is complete,
double-click
on the desktop .
Follow on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your
product serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.
Serial Number
n
When the
PIXMA Extended Survey Program
screen
appears, confirm the message. We would appreciate it if you
would take part in this program regarding the use of Canon
printers. If you can agree, click
Agree
.
o
When the
Installation completed successfully
screen
appears, click
Exit
.
If
Restart
is displayed, make sure that the
Restart the system now
(recommended)
check box is selected, then click
Restart
.
Remove the CD-ROM after clicking
Restart
and restarting the computer.
Note
Keep the CD-ROM in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.
Software installation and print head alignment
are now complete.
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Macintosh
®
Software Installation and Print Head Alignment
Note
Since Mac
®
OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or earlier
are not supported, do not connect the printer to these.
The screens below refer to Mac OS X v.10.4.x installation. Screens may vary
depending on the operating system you are using.
Log on as an Administrator.
Before installing the software, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically
loading programs.
a
Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer, the other
to the printer.
Note
Make sure the printer is turned on.
USB
b
Turn on your Mac and insert the
Setup CD-ROM
.
Note
If the
CD-ROM
folder does not open automatically, double-click the
CD-ROM
icon
on the desktop.
c
Double-click the
Setup
icon.
d
When the
Authenticate
screen appears, enter your
administrator name and password. Click
OK
.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click
, then follow the on-screen instructions.
e
When the main menu appears, click
Easy Install
.
The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are installed
automatically.
Note
If you want to select particular items to install, click
Custom Install
and follow the on-
screen instructions to proceed the installation.
f
When the list of applications to install appears, confirm the
contents, then click
Install
.
Note
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.
g
Read the License Agreement carefully and click
Yes
. The
software installation screen may appear during the installation
process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
h
When the
Start Setup
screen appears, click
Execute
.
i
When the
Printer Connection
screen appears, confirm the
displayed message and click
Restart
.
The system is restarted automatically.
Note
Do not remove the
Setup CD-ROM
while your computer is being restarted.
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j
When the
Print Head Alignment
screen appears, make sure
that two sheets of supplied paper (MP-101) are loaded in
the Rear Tray (top paper feeder). Click
Execute
, confirm the
displayed message, and click
OK
.
Note
Print Head Alignment will take about 13 minutes to complete. Do not start another
operation here.
Do not open the Top Cover and Inner Cover while printing.
The pattern is printed, and the Print Head is aligned automatically.
Note
The pattern is printed in black and blue.
When Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the
ALARM
lamp on the printer will flash orange eleven times. Refer to “ALARM Lamp Flashes
Orange” in “Troubleshooting” of the
Quick Start Guide
.
k
When the
Setup Complete
screen appears, click
Next
.
l
When the
User Registration
screen appears, click
Next
.
Note
To register later, click
Cancel
and go to Step
m
. After software installation is complete,
double-click
on the desktop.
Follow on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your
product serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.
Serial Number
m
When the
Installation completed successfully
screen
appears, click
Exit
.
If
Restart
is displayed, click
Restart
.
Remove the CD-ROM after clicking
Restart
and restarting the computer.
Note
Keep the CD-ROM in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software.
Software installation and print head alignment
are now complete.
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Part no.
QT5-1273-V02
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