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Easy Setup Instructions
READ THIS SHEET FIRST
Thank you for purchasing the Canon PIXMA MP760. To prepare your machine for use, please follow these
Easy Setup Instructions before referring to any other documentation.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the USB cable until after the software is installed. See the rear side of this sheet for details.
1 Unpack and install the machine.
Check the package contents.
• Machine • Power cord
• Print head
MP760
•Ink tanks
Black BCI-3eBK Black BCI-6BK
Cyan BCI-6C
Magenta BCI-6M
Yellow BCI-6Y
• Easy Setup Instructions • Quick Start Guide
• Setup CD-ROM (Windows: silver, Macintosh: white)
The Setup CD-ROM contains the MP Drivers, as well as the User's Guide, Software Guide and Photo
Application Guide in electronic format. Please read these guides.
4 Prepare the print head. 5 Insert the print head.
Do not touch!
Remove the protective cap and discard it.
Do not touch!
6 Lower the lock lever.
Click
5 Install the ink tanks.
1 Prepare the ink tanks.
Remove the orange-colored
protective film. If it is not
removed completely,
problems with printing
may occur.
Do not touch!
2 Insert the ink tanks.
Click
(2) Push back.
(1) Insert.
Lower the lock lever
until you hear a click
as it locks into place.
Remove the protective cap
and discard it.
A printer cable is not included. You must purchase a USB cable (less than 10 ft./3 m) to connect your
machine to a computer.
2 Connect the power cord.
1 Connect the power cord.
1. Connect one end of the power cord to the rear of the machine.
2. Connect the other end to the AC outlet.
2 If the message <There is no print head installed. Install the print head.>
appears, go to Step 4, "Install the print head."
3 Load the paper.
1 Open the Paper Support, then pull out the extension.
2 Load a few sheets of letter-size blank paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(1) Open the Paper
Support.
(2) Pull out the extension
until it stops.
Pinch and adjust
the paper guide
to the width of
the stack.
Load the paper with the print side face up.
Ensure the paper stack
does not exceed the paper
limit mark.
Press down until the ink
tank clicks into place.
Good example
Bad example. Tank 6Bk is
not fully inserted. Make
sure to press it down until
you hear a click.
3 Close the Inner Covers and the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
Click
Click
Close the two Inner Covers.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit firmly with one hand.
Pull the Scanning Unit Lever
towards you to close the
Scanning Unit.
6 Align the print head from the Operation Panel.
Be sure to align the print head to ensure print quality.
1 Press [OK] to start print head alignment.
(1) This message appears.
(2) Press [ ] to select <Yes>.
(4) The machine will print
the print head position
pattern and automatically
align the print head.
4 Install the print head.
1 Ensure that the Paper Output Tray is
open. Then lift the Scanning Unit
(Printer Cover) until it locks into place.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit firmly with one
hand.
2 Remove shipping tape from the
Inner Cover and Open Both Inner
Covers.
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
Do not touch the Print Head Holder while it is
moving.
Inner Covers
(1) If the Paper Output
Tray is not open,
press the Open
Button.
3 Raise the lock lever.
Touch only the lock lever!
(3) Lift the
Scanning
Unit.
Click
(2) Pull
the
Scanning
Unit
Lever.
Raise lock lever
completely.
If this message
does not appear
after closing the
Scanning Unit,
see "Aligning
The Print Head
Automatically"
in the Quick Start
Guide.
If the printed pattern matches the illustration, print head alignment is complete.
(3) Press [OK].
You can change the language displayed on the LCD.
For details, see "Selecting The Language For The LCD" in the Quick Start Guide.
Hardware setup and print head alignment is complete.
If you are connecting the machine to a computer for use, see the rear side of this sheet for
instructions on installing the software.
Canon and BCI are registered trademarks and PIXMA is a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United
States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries.
All other products and brand names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
HT7-0228-000-V.1.0 © CANON INC. 2004 PRINTED IN CHINA
Install the software.
Select Easy Install in order to install the application software, electronic manual and MP drivers.
Select Custom Install in order to choose the options you would like to install.
This sheet explains Easy Install Only.
IMPORTANT
Temporarily disable any firewall software and close any open applications, including anti-virus
software. Computer security programs can be re-started after software installation.
The following software programs are included on the Setup CD-ROM:
On-screen Manual MP Drivers MP Navigator
Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-WebPrint ScanSoft OmniPage SE
ArcSoft PhotoStudio
IMPORTANT
• Do not connect the USB cable until Step 3, “Connect the USB cable.”
• You must log on as an administrator or have administrative privileges in order to install the software
in Windows XP or Windows 2000.
• If you have an earlier version of the MultiPASS Suite software installed on your computer, uninstall
this version before installing the new version. For instructions on uninstallation, see the guides for
that version of MultiPASS Suite.
Step 1: Prepare the Setup CD-ROM and get ready to install.
1 Turn ON your computer, and start Windows.
2 Insert the Setup CD-ROM (silver) into the CD-ROM drive.
• The setup program should automatically run. If the installer in the CD-ROM does not run
automatically, click [Start] and select [My Computer], then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
IMPORTANT
If the following screen appears, the USB cable is
connected.
z Perform the following steps.
1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Click [Cancel].
Click
The following software programs are included on the Setup CD-ROM:
On-screen Manual MP Drivers MP Navigator
Easy-PhotoPrint ScanSoft OmniPage SE ArcSoft PhotoStudio
IMPORTANT
Do not connect the machine to Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X Classic environments since they are not
supported.
Step 1: Connect the USB cable.
• Make sure the machine is turned ON.
Step 2: Prepare the Setup CD-ROM.
1 Turn ON your computer, and start Mac OS X.
2 Insert the Setup CD-ROM (white) into the CD-ROM drive.
• The setup program should automatically run. If the setup program does not automatically run, doubleclick [Setup] on the Setup CD-ROM, or click [Setup] on the Setup CD-ROM and click [File] menu and
then select [Open].
Step 3: Enter the name and password for an Administrator
Account.
1 Enter the name for Administrator.
2 Enter the password and then click [OK].
Enter Click
Step 4: Install the software and follow on screen instructions.
1 Click [Easy Install], then click [Install].
• To read descriptions of the software programs, click the icon.
• To read restrictions of the software programs, click the icon.
Step 2: Install the software and follow on screen instructions.
1 Click [Easy Install], then click [Install].
• To read descriptions of the software programs, click the icon.
• To read restrictions of the software programs, click the icon.
Click
Click
2 Click [Yes].
• Installation begins. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software.
Click
3 Click [Continue].
• Follow the displayed instructions.
Click
4 Click [Exit].
• If prompted to, restart your computer.
Click
2 Click [Yes].
• Installation begins. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software.
Click
4 Click [Restart] to restart your
computer.
Click
Click
3 Click [Continue].
• Follow the displayed instructions.
Click
Click
When the Registration Sceen appears, follow on screen instructions to register your product. You will need
you product serial number, which is located on the back of the machine.
Step 3: Connect the USB cable.
• Make sure both your machine and the computer are turned ON.
• When you connect the USB cable, the computer will automatically detect and configure any necessary
settings.
In Windows 2000, the machine may not be set as the default printer.
You now have completed installation of the software.
* When connecting from Mac OS X v.10.3.3 or earlier:
Restarting the computer while connected to the machine may cause the machine not to be detected. To
resolve this, either unplug the USB cable then plug it back in again, or turn the machine OFF then back
ON again.
When the Registration Sceen appears, follow on screen instructions to register your product. You will need
you product serial number, which is located on the back of the machine.
z Perform the following to make sure the driver has been installed correctly.
1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon where you installed the MP Drivers, then double-click
the [Applications] folder.
2. Double-click the [Utilities] folder, then double-click the [Printer Setup Utility] ([Print Center]
when using Mac OS X v.10.2.x) icon.
If the printer is displayed in the [Printer List],the printer driver is installed.
If the printer is not displayed in the [Printer List], click [Add] in the [Printer List] and select
[USB] from the pop-up menu. Select [MP760] from the [Product] list and click [Add].
You now have completed installation of the software.