Canon PIXMA iP4600 Series, 2909B008AA Getting Started

Photo Printer

iP4600

series

Getting Started

=Read Me First=

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

Contents

Check the Box Contents

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The following symbols are used to mark important instructions.
Observe these instructions.

Turn the Power On

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Install the Print Head

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Install the Ink Tanks

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Install the Software

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Loading Paper

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After Installing the Printer

Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or
material damage.

Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.

Additional explanations.

Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.

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Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries.

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Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.

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Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

Model Number: K10323(iP4600)

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Check the Box Contents

Manuals

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Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)

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Warranty

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MP-101 paper (for Automatic Print Head Alignment)

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power cord Print Head ink tank

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Before turning on the printer, remove all the protective sheets.•

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

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Turn the Power On

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(2)

(1)

Plug in the power cord on the left side at the
back of the printer and connect the other end
to the wall outlet.

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Press the ON button (A) to turn on the printer. Confirm that the POWER lamp (B) lights

(A) (B)

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green.

The printer may make some operating noises.

Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.•

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This is normal operation.

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Install the Print Head

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Do not handle the Print Head
roughly such as applying them
excessive pressure or dropping
them.

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(C)

(A)

Open the Paper Output Tray (A)
and the Top Cover (B).

The Print Head Holder (C) comes
out. (This is where you install the
Print Head .)

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The Print Head Holder makes a
noise as it moves. This is normal
operation.

(B)

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(D)

Raise the Print Head Lock Lever (D).

Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it stops. (The Print

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Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.)

If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the

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printer is turned on.

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Install the Print Head

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Remove the Print Head from
the silver package.

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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 protective cap - this has no effect on print
quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Be careful
not to stain your hands.

Remove and discard the orange
protective cap.

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(D)

Tilt the Print Head and set it in place. Lower the Print Head Lock Lever
(D) completely.

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Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the Holder.

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Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever  rmly and lower it gently.

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Once you have installed the Print Head , do not remove them unnecessarily.

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Install the Ink Tanks

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Do not handle the ink tanks roughly such
as applying them excessive pressure or
dropping them.

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If the Print Head Holder moves to the right,
close and reopen the Top Cover .

Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks .

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(1)

(2)

Pull the orange tape (1) in the
direction of the arrow to peel off
the protective film and remove
the film (2) completely.

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While pressing down with your left thumb, twist
off the orange protective cap (A) located on the
bottom of the ink tank .

Do not hold the sides of the ink tank ; ink may splash.•

(A)

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Install the Ink Tanks

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Ins t a ll t h e In k Tank

Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it
clicks into place.

Make sure the Ink lamp lights red.

Match the labels when installing.•

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Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.

Install all the ink tanks . Wait until the POWER lamp lights green

Once you have installed the ink tanks , do not

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remove them unnecessarily.

Make sure all the Ink lamp lights red.•

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Close the Top Cover .

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(about 6 minutes) and go to the next step.

The printer may make some operating

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noises when preparing to print. This is
normal operation.

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If an Alarm lamp (C)  ashes orange, make
sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are
correctly installed.

(C)

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Install the Software

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To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software including
the drivers need to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk.

The 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 .

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Quit all running applications before installation.

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You need to log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators
group).

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Do not switch users during the installation process.

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It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process.
Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK , and do not remove the Setup
CD-ROM during restarting.
The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been
restarted.

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Mac OS 9 , Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier
are not supported.

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Windows (P.8)

Macintosh (P.16)

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Windows

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If the Found New Hardware or Found
New Hardware Wizard screen appears:

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(B)

(A)

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Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE
PRINTER.

Remove the USB cable connected

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to your computer.

The screen may close. In this case,
proceed from

Click Cancel to quit the screen.

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Proceed from

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Operating noise continues for about 30 seconds until
the printer turns off. Make sure that the POWER lamp

(B) stops ashing.

Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

The setup program should run automatically.

Windows Vista

Windows XP/2000

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If the program does not start automatically, double­click the CD-ROM icon on the computer. When the
CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.
EXE.

Go to Step

Go to Step

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AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe . User Account Control screen appears, click Continue .

Windows Vista Windows Vista

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If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue .

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Windows

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Click Easy Install.

The drivers, application software, and on-screen
manuals are installed automatically.

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If you want to select particular items to install,
click Custom Install and follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed with the installation.

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Click Install.

Move the cursor over items to display explanations.

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Read the License Agreement screen carefully
and click Yes.

Installation starts.

Follow any on-screen instructions to install the

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software.

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USB

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.

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It takes about 15 seconds for the POWER lamp to light green.

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When the printer is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen.

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If you cannot go to the next procedure after 10 minutes, click Help and con rm the message.

The USB port is located on the right side at the back of the printer.•

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Windows

Ali g n the P r int H e ad

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(C)

When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load a sheet of supplied speciality paper (MP-101) in
the Rear Tray (C).

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Be sure to use the supplied speciality paper (MP-101) for Automatic Print Head Alignment.

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MP-101 cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load it in the Rear Tray.

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MP-101 has the front and back sides. Load it with the whiter side facing up.

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Click Execute.

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For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 22.•

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When the Start Print Head Alignment screen appears, click
Align Print Head .

Click OK in the subsequent message.

Printing of the pattern starts.

Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 7 minutes), and go

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to the next step.

Make sure that the Output Tray Extension (D) is extended.•

Make sure that the pattern shown is printed, then click Next on the
Print Head Alignment screen.

Print Head Alignment is now complete.

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When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the Alarm lamp

will  ash orange 11 times. In this case, refer to " When Printing Becomes

Faint or Colors Are Incorrect " in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide .

The pattern is printed in blue and black.

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Windows

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(E)

When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load plain paper in
the Cassette (E) and click Next.

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Click Next.

It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once.

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For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 22.•

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Serial Number

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Click Next .

If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on­screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product serial
number, which is located on the inside of the printer.

Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)•

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When the Extended Survey
Program screen appears, confirm

the message.

If you can agree, click Agree .
If you click Do not agree , the
Extended Survey Program will not
be installed. (This has no effect on the
printer's functionality.)

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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.

To register later, click Cancel . User Registration can be started from the

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Solution Menu icon. For details, refer to " Solution Menu " on page 26.

Next, read " 6 Loading Paper " on page 22!

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Macintosh

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USB

Connect one end of the USB cable to the
computer and the other to the printer.

Make sure the printer is turned on.

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insert the Setup CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM drive.

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Double-click the Setup icon.Turn on the computer, then

If the CD-ROM folder does not
open automatically, double-click the
CANON_IJ icon on the desktop.

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Enter your administrator name
and password. Click OK .

If you do not know your
administrator name or password,
click Help , then follow the on-
screen instructions.

The USB port is located on the right side at the

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back of the printer.

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Click Easy Install .

The drivers, application software, and on-screen
manuals are installed automatically.

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If you want to select particular items to install,
click Custom Install and follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed with the
installation.

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Click Install .

Move the cursor over items to display
explanations.

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Read the License Agreement screen
carefully and click Yes .

Installation starts.

Follow any on-screen instructions to install

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the software.

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Macintosh

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When the Start Setup screen appears,
click Execute .

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Click Restart .

The Print Head Alignment screen appears
after the computer has been restarted.

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Load a sheet of supplied speciality paper ( MP-101 ) into the
Rear Tray (A) .

Ali g n the P r i nt He a d

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Be sure to use the supplied speciality paper ( MP-101 ) for Automatic
Print Head Alignment.

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MP-101 cannot be fed from the Cassette . Load it in the Rear Tray .

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MP-101 has the front and back sides. Load it with the whiter side
facing up.

(A)

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For details, refer to " 6 Loading Paper " on page 22.•

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(B)

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Click Execute .

When this screen appears, click OK .

Printing of the pattern starts.

Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 7 minutes), and go to the next step.•

Make sure that the Output Tray Extension (B) is extended.•

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Macintosh

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(C)

Make sure that the pattern shown is printed.

Print Head Alignment is now complete.

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When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the Alarm lamp will

 ash orange 11 times. In this case, refer to " When Printing Becomes Faint or

Colors Are Incorrect " in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide .

The pattern is printed in blue and black.

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When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load plain
paper in the Cassette (C) and click Next .

For details, refer to " 6 Loading Paper " on page 22.•

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Serial Number

* * * * * * *

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Click Next .

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Click Next .

If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on­screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product serial
number, which is located on the inside of the printer.

Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)•

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Click Exit .

Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep
it in a safe place.

To register later, click Cancel . User Registration can be started from the

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Solution Menu icon. For details, refer to " Solution Menu " on page 26.

Next, read " 6 Loading Paper " on page 22!

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Loading Paper

This section explains how to
load paper in the Cassette (A)
and Rear Tray (B).

(D)

(B)

(A)

(C)

The Cassette (A) supports plain
paper (C) only. To print Photo
Paper/Hagaki (D), be sure to
load it in the Rear Tray (B).

Loa d in t h e Cass e t te

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(E)

(A)

Pull out the Cassette (A) and
remove the Cover (E).

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(F)

Pull the Tab (F) in the direction of
the arrow and extend the Cassette.

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(G)

(H)

Move the Paper Guides (G) and (H)
to both edges.

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Load paper. Slide the Paper Guide (H) to

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Load paper with the
printing side facing
down.

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(H)

align with the mark of paper
size.

The Paper Guide (H) will
stop when it aligns with the
corresponding mark of paper
size.

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There may be a little space
between the Paper Guide
and the paper stack.

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(I)

(G)

Slide the Paper Guide (G) against
left edge of the paper.

Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark (I).

To print on speciality paper, be

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sure to load it in the Rear Tray .

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(E)

Attach the Cover (E) and insert
the Cassette into the printer until
it clicks into place.

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6

Loading Paper

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Loa d pape r i n th e Re a r T r a y

(K)

(J)

Open the Rear Tray Cover
(J), and pull up the Paper
Support (K).

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(L)(L)

Move the Paper Guides (L) to both
edges.

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Load paper in the center of the
Rear Tray .

Load paper in portrait orientation

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with the printing side facing up.

Slide the left and right Paper Guides
(L) against both edges of the paper.

Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark (M).

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(M)

(L) (L)

For details on media sizes and types
you can use, refer to "Loading Paper"
in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide .

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Printer installation is now complete!

After Installing the Printer

Ma nu al s■

Saf e t y Precau t i o n s

Sa f ety an d En vir o nme nt

In f orm ati on

For proper use, read safety
precautions before using the
product.

Ge t tin g S tar t ed

(t h is man ual )

Describes how to set up and use
your printer. Introduces the printer
and its functions, the included
manuals and application software.

Ba s ic Gui de

(o n -sc ree n m a nua l)

Describes the basic operations
and gives an introduction to other
functions available.

Ad v anc ed Gui d e

(o n -sc ree n m a nua l)

Describes various operating
procedures to make full use
of the printer. Also includes
"Troubleshooting" information for
your printer.

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After Installing the Printer

So lu ti on M en u■

Sol u t ion M e n u is a gate w a y to f u ncti o n s and i nfor m a t ion t h at al l o w yo u t o ma k e full u se o f t he p r i nter!

Example: Windows Vista

Open various applications and on-screen manuals with a single click.

You can start Solution Menu from the Solution Menu icon on the desktop (Windows) or on
the Dock (Macintosh).

If you have a problem with printer settings, click the Change settings or find solutions to
problems icon in Solution Menu to open My Printer (Windows only).

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*The buttons displayed vary depending on the country or region of purchase.

Us in g You r Pr in te r■

This printer allows you to print in various ways using the printer driver and application software installed on the computer.
For example, you can print borderless photos, and create your own calendar etc. easily.

For detailed operating procedures and functions, refer to the on-screen manuals.

Now let’s use the printer!

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Print Photos from a Computer

Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print photos easily.
This section explains how to print borderless photos using 4" x 6" size Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. The screens are based on Windows Vista.

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In Solution Menu, click One­Click to Photo Print.

Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts. When a photo is selected, the number

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Select the image you want to print
in a folder, then click Layout/Print.

of copies is set to "1."

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(A)

Load a sheet of photo paper in the Rear
Tray (A) in portrait orientation.

Load paper with the printing side facing up.

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Click Print.

Printing will start.

For opening Solution Menu, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 26.

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For more information refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

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For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on

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page 22.

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On Macintosh, if the Print screen
is displayed, click Print to start
printing.

Specifications

General Specications

Printing resolution
(dpi)

Interface USB Port:

Print width 8 inches / 203.2 mm

Acoustic noise level Approx. 45.5 dB(A)

Operating
environment

Storage
environment

Power supply AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption Printing: Approx. 14 W

External dimensions Approx. 17.0(W) x 11.7(D) x 6.0(H) inches

Weight Approx. 5.7 kg (Approx. 12.4 lb)

Print Head/ink Total 4,416 nozzles (PgBK 320 nozzles, Y/DyeBK each

9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at
minimum.

Hi-Speed USB*

Direct Print Port:
PictBridge

* A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard

is required. Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully
upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at
USB 1.1.

(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches / 216 mm)

* When printing in the standard print quality mode on

Photo Paper Plus Glossy II.

Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)

Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)

Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.3 W
OFF: Approx. 0.5 W

Approx. 431(W) x 296(D) x 153(H) mm
* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted.

* With the Print Head and ink tanks installed.

512 nozzles, C/M each 1,536 nozzles)

Minimum System Requirements

Conform to the operating system’s requirements when higher than those given here.

Operating System
Processor
RAM

Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Safari

Hard Disk Space 450 MB

CD-ROM Drive Required

Display SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768

To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, rst uninstall software bundled with the

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Canon inkjet printer.

Windows Vista
1 GHz processor
512 MB

Windows XP SP2
300 MHz processor
128 MB

Windows 2000 Professional SP4
300 MHz processor
128 MB

Note: Operation can only be
guaranteed on a PC with Windows
Vista, XP or 2000 pre-installed.

Note: For bundled software
installation.

Mac OS X v.10.5
Intel processor, PowerPC G5,
PowerPC G4
(867 MHz or faster)
512 MB

Mac OS X v.10.4
Intel processor, PowerPC G5,
PowerPC G4, PowerPC G3
256 MB

Mac OS X v.10.3.9
PowerPC G5, PowerPC G4,
PowerPC G3
128 MB

Note: Hard Disk must be formatted
as Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
or Mac OS Extended.

550 MB
Note: For bundled software
installation.

Additional System Requirements for the on-screen manuals

Browser: Easy Guide Viewer
Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or
later must be installed. The on-screen
manual may not be displayed properly
depending on your operating system or
Internet Explorer version. We recommend
that you keep your system up to date with
Windows Update.

Browser: Help Viewer
Note: The on-screen manual may not be
displayed properly depending on your
operating system. We recommend that
you keep your system up to date.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Consumables
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available
for 5 years after production has stopped.

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Getting Help from Canon

Email Tech Support — www.canontechsupport.com

Toll-Free Live Tech Support— (1-800-828-4040)

This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges,
Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period.
Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at (1-866-251-3752).

Ordering Information

The following ink tanks are compatible with this product.

Order #

CLI-221 Black
CLI-221 Magenta
CLI-221 Cyan
PGI-220 Black
CLI-221 Yellow

2946B001
2948B001
2947B001
2945B001
2949B001

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