Canon MP980 User Manual

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

MP980

Getting Started

=Read Me First=

series

Photo All-In-One

Symbols■

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

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.

Model Number: K10327(MP980)

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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certication mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Contents

Unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover)

Align the Print Head

After Installing the Machine

Loading Paper

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Conrming the Setup Flow

Install the Ink Tanks

Install the Print Head

Turn the Power On

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(C)

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Unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover)

Fi rs t , c h e c k t h e i n c l u d e d i te ms

Manuals

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

Warranty

MP-101 paper (for Automatic Print Head Alignment)

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Close the Document Cover (B).

Open the Document Cover (B).

Move the Scanner Lock Switch (C) towards the
release mark to unlock the Scanning Unit (Cover).

Before turning on the machine, remove all the orange
tapes and the protective sheets.

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Open the Paper Output
Tray with your hands, and
take out the Print Head.

The Print Head is placed
inside of the Paper Output
Tray (A).

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

ink tank

Print Head

power cord

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(B)

(C)

(D)

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Turn the Power On

Do NOT connect the USB cable at this
stage.

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

Open the Operation Panel (A), then press the ON button (B)
to turn on the machine.

Make sure that the Document Cover (C) is closed.

If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button on the Operation Panel to return to the
Language selection screen.

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Use the { or } button (D) on the
Operation Panel to select the language
for the LCD, then press the OK button.
The standby screen is displayed.

The machine may make some operating noises. This is normal operation.•

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(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Install the Print Head

Raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E).Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the

Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it locks into place.

The Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) is fixed automatically.
The Print Head Holder (C) comes out. (This is where
you install the Print Head.)

For your safety, always grip as illustrated.

Close the Document Cover (D) and lift it with the
Scanning Unit (Cover).

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Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it stops. (The
Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.)

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If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the
machine is turned on.

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

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

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Remove the Print Head from
the silver package.

Remove and discard the orange protective
cap.

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

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.

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

Be sure to install it in a well-lit environment.

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

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

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Install the Ink Tanks

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

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

If the Print Head Holder moves to the right,
close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).

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

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Install all the other ink tanks in the same
way.

Install all the ink tanks.

Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B).

Wait until the screen above appears (about 6
minutes) and go to the next step.

The machine may make some operating noises
when preparing to print. This is normal operation.

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Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not
remove them unnecessarily.

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Make sure all the Ink lamp lights red.•

For your safety, always grip as illustrated.•

If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make
sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly
installed.

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

Make sure the Ink lamp lights red.

In st a l l t h e I n k Ta n k

Be sure to install it in a well-lit environment.•

Match the labels when installing.•

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(B)

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Align the Print Head

Align the Print Head for better print results.
This takes about 7 minutes.

Use a sheet of supplied speciality paper
(MP-101) for alignment.

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

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Open the Paper Support (A) and pull it out. Move the Paper Guides (C) to both edges.

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Confirm the message on the LCD (E) and press the OK
button.

Print Head Alignment takes about 7 minutes to complete.
Wait until the pattern is printed, then go to the next step.

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

For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page 58.•

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

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

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

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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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(F)

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Make sure that a pattern similar to the one shown in the
illustration is printed.

When an error message is displayed on the LCD, refer to "An
Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in "Troubleshooting"
in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

The pattern is printed in black and blue.

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For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page 58.

Close the Paper Output Tray to make it easier to pull out the Cassette.

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Confirm the message on the LCD (E), then load plain paper into the Cassette (F) and
press the OK button.

The standby screen is displayed on the LCD.

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Confirming the Setup Flow

Confirming Yo u r C o n n e c t i o n Type■

Before starting setup, decide on the most suitable connection method for the machine.
This machine can be used over a wireless or wired LAN, as well as via USB connection.

Wireless LANUSB

Wired LAN

Before connecting the machine to the network, conrm that conguration of the computer and network devices (router,

access point, etc.) is complete, and that the computer can connect to the network. For the procedures to connect a
network device to the computer and set them up, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.

The machine cannot be used over a wired and wireless LAN at the same time.

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Router

Access point

LAN cable

USB cable

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Quit all running applications before installation.

Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.

Do not switch user accounts during installation.

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.

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

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Preparation for Setup■

Ad-hoc mode is not supported.

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.

The machine may communicate with other access points used in the vicinity.

The machine supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and WCN (Windows
Connect Now) in addition to the conventional wireless LAN settings. As for WCN,

"WCN-UFD" that requires a USB ash drive is supported.

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Notes on Wireless LAN Connection□

A router and LAN cable are required to connect the machine to a wired LAN.
These must be purchased separately.

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Note on Wired LAN Connection□

To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk, and setting configured
according to the connection method. In addition, configure the machine's LAN settings to connect to the network. Read the following carefully before starting setup.

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.

Notes on Setup□

Before connecting the machine to the network, conrm that conguration of the

computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) complete, and that the
computer can connect to the network.

For information on how to conrm the settings of the access point, refer to your

access point's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer. For example,

Disable Stealth (closed network) function
Confirm MAC address
Disable the access point's IP address

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Notes on Network Connection□

The conguration, router functions, setup procedures and security functions of

the network device vary depending on your environment. For details, refer to your
device’s instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.

If the rewall function of your security software is turned on the warning message

may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network.
If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.

In an ofce setup, consult your network administrator.

If a screen not specied in the procedure or an error message appears during

setup, refer to “5 The following screen is displayed during setup” in the printed
manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

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Which connection method
do you intend to use?

USB

Setup Flow■

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1 8

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1 9

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Is this your rst time

connecting the machine
to the network?

Network

Yes

No

Wired LAN

Wireless LAN

1 2

(P.28)

To set up an additional computer

USB

WPS

WCN

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(A)

Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) or the

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or ] button to select Settings, then

press the OK button.

Select Device
settings, then press
the OK button.

Select LAN settings,
then press the OK
button.

Select Change
wireless/wired, then
press the OK button.

Select either to the
connection method,
then press the OK
button.

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Machine's LAN Setting

Next, read "Install the Software" !

Windows

Macintosh

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Click Cancel to quit the screen.

Proceed from .

Remove the USB cable connected to
your computer.

(A)

The screen may close. In this case, proceed
from .

Install the Software

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Windows

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

Operating noise continues for about
30 seconds until the machine turns off.
Make sure that the POWER lamp (B)

stops ashing.

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

The setup program should run automatically.

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

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

(B)

Windows Vista

Windows XP/
2000

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

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Windows Vista Windows Vista

AutoPlay screen appears,
click Run Msetup4.exe.

User Account Control screen
appears, click Continue.

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

Click Easy Install.

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

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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USB

Wired LAN

(P.28)

Wireless LAN

Additional
Computer

(P.18)

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(P.23)

(P.28)

(P.28)

Go to either of the following procedures
according to your connection method!

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Read the License Agreement screen
carefully and click Yes.

Installation starts.

Follow any on-screen instructions to install
the software.

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Click Install.

Move the cursor over items to display
explanations.

WPS

WCN

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USB

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Windows

When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with a
USB cable, then turn on the machine.

USB Connection

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Next, read "13 Information" on page 31!

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

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

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

On the Setup Method screen, select Use the
printer via USB, then click Next.

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First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Set the machine's LAN setting to Wired LAN active beforehand. For
details, refer to “7 Machine's LAN Setting” on page 14.

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When a confirmation screen for the machine's LAN setting appears, click

OK.

Windows

Confirm that USB Cable and LAN Cable are Ready.

Pr ep a r e C a b l e s

On the Setup Method screen, select Connect printer to the
network for the first time, then click Next.

USB Cable LAN Cable

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USB

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When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with
a USB cable, then turn on the machine.

Set up the machine over a USB connection until the network connection is complete.

When the Setup Preparations dialog box appears,
confirm that preparation is complete, then click Next.

The machine is recognized by the computer, then message appears on the screen.

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

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

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USB

(A)

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Connect the machine to the
network device with a LAN cable
(A), then click Yes.

Windows

Windows Vista

Windows XP/2000

De te c t t h e M a c h i n e

If no connection is established even after
Connect is clicked, refer to "5.6 The Set Printer
IP Address dialog box is displayed during
setup" in the printed manual: Network Setup
Troubleshooting.

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When the Set Printer IP Address screen
appears, click Connect.

If the machine is detected automatically, the Set
Printer IP Address screen does not appear. Go
to the following procedure.

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

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USB

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Windows

Windows XP/2000

When the Network Setup of the Card Slot dialog box appears, specify
the drive letter, then click Next.

If the error message appears, refer to "5 The following screen is displayed
during setup" in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

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When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, remove the USB
cable, then click Finish.

Next, read "13 Information" on page 31!

To change the port name, click View Setup Results, then click Set Port
Name. For details, refer to "8 Changing the port name" in the printed
manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

If Unsafe Removal of Device is displayed, click OK.

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On the Setup Method screen, select
Connect printer to the network for the
first time, then click Next.

Set the machine's LAN setting to Wireless
LAN active beforehand. For details, refer to

“7 Machine's LAN Setting” on page 14.

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When a confirmation screen for the machine's
LAN setting appears, click OK.

First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Windows

Set up the machine over a USB connection until the network connection is complete.

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

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

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

When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer
with a USB cable, then turn on the machine.

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When the Setup Preparations
dialog box appears, confirm that
preparation is complete, then click
Next.

De te c t A cc es s Po in t

When the Access Points screen appears, select an access point to use, then click Connect.

When an access point is detected automatically, the Access Points screen does not appear. Go to step .

To connect to the access point with WEP or WPA displayed in the Encryption column, enter the network key (WEP key or
WPA key) in Network Key, then click Connect. For details on network keys, refer to "3.1 About Network Key (Windows)/
Network Password (Macintosh)" in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

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If you want to select an access point manually, or if the target access point is not displayed in the list, or if an error message
appears, refer to “5 The following screen is displayed during setup” in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

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Windows

If no connection is established even after Connect is
clicked, refer to "5.6 The Set Printer IP Address dialog box is
displayed during setup" in the printed manual: Network Setup
Troubleshooting.

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When the Set Printer IP Address screen appears, click
Connect.

If the machine is detected automatically, the Set Printer
IP Address screen does not appear. Go to the following
procedure.

De te c t t h e M a c h i n e

Windows XP/2000

When the Network Setup of the Card Slot dialog box appears, specify
the drive letter, then click Next.

If the error message appears, refer to "5 The following screen is displayed
during setup" in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

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Windows Vista

Windows XP/2000

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

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USB

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When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, remove the USB cable,
then click Next.

To change the port name, click View Setup Results, then click Set Port Name.
For details, refer to "8 Changing the port name" in the printed manual:
Network Setup Troubleshooting.

If Unsafe Removal of Device is displayed, click OK.

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Turn off the machine, then place the machine in the location where you
will use it, and turn on it.

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Measuring takes a few minutes. You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel.
You also examine the detailed status of the communication link after setup by
using the Canon IJ Network Tool. For details, refer to the on-screen manual:
Advanced Guide.

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On the Connection Performance Measurement screen, click Next.

Measuring of the communication status starts, and the results are displayed.

If any symbol other than is displayed, refer to displayed comments and Help
for improving the status of communication link.

To check whether the new location is better, click Remesurement. Measurement
of the communication status is performed again.

When any message on Overall network performance appears in the
measurement results, rearrange the printer and other network devices following
the instructions on the screen.

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Confirm the measurement results, then click Finish.

Ensure that is displayed in Connection performance between the printer and
the access point.

Next, read "13 Information" on page 31!

Windows

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Connect the Wired LAN / Wireless LAN

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Press the ON button (A) to TURN ON THE MACHINE.

Make sure that the computer you are setting up is not connected to the machine with a
USB cable.

For wired LAN connections, conrm that the machine is connected to the network with a

LAN cable.

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On the Setup Method screen, select Printer is already connected
to the network, then click Next.

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Windows

Some programs that switch the network environment depending on your environment will enable a rewall by default. Check the settings of any such software.•

When the Printers screen appears, make sure that the machine is selected and click Next.

When the machine is not detected, make sure of the following, click Update.•

The machine is turned on.
When using wireless LAN : The computer is connected to the access point.
When using wired LAN : The machine is connected to the network device with the LAN cable.

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Windows Vista

Windows XP/2000

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

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Windows

Windows XP/2000

When the Network Setup of the Card Slot dialog box appears, specify the drive
letter, then click Next.

If the error message appears, refer to "5 The following screen is displayed during setup"
in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

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To change the port name, click View Setup Results, then click Set
Port Name. For details, refer to "8 Changing the port name" in the
printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

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When the Setup Completion screen appears, click Finish.

Next, read "13 Information" on page 31!

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Information

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Windows

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

For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page 58.•

Click Next.

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

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Serial Number

* * * * * * *

Serial Number

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Click Next.

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

To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon. For
details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 62.

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

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 machine's
functionality.)

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Windows

Click Exit.

If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, then
click Restart.
After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.

Next, read "22 Loading Paper"
on page 58!

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USB

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14

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

When using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or connecting an
additional computer, make sure that the machine is turned on,
then go to step . It is not necessary to connect the machine to
the computer with a USB cable.

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Setup the Machine and the Computer

Install the Software

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

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

Make sure the machine is turned on.

Double-click the Setup icon.

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

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Macintosh

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.

Click Easy Install.

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

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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Read the License Agreement
screen carefully and click Yes.

Installation starts.

Follow any on-screen instructions to
install the software.

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

For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page 58.•

Move the cursor over items to display
explanations.

Click Install.

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Serial Number

* * * * * * *

Serial Number

* * * * * * *

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Macintosh

Click Next. Click Next.

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

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

To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon. For details,
refer to "Solution Menu" on page 62.

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11

When the computer restarts, Canon IJ Network Tool starts automatically.

Go to either of the following
procedures according to your
connection method!

Macintosh

USB

Wired LAN

(P.46)

Wireless LAN

WPS

Additional
Computer

(P.39)

(P.40)

(P.42)

(P.46)

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1 6
1 7
1 8

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B

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Click Restart.

Click Restart to restart the computer.
After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.

When using Mac OS X v.10.3.9, before using the Operation Panel on the machine to save scanned originals
to the computer, it is necessary to select MP Navigator EX as the launch application on Image Capture under
Applications. For details, refer to "Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine" in
"Scanning" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.

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H

39

1

B

15

Setup the Machine and the Computer

USB Connection

Macintosh

Next, read "22 Loading Paper" on page 58!

On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select USB connection, then click
OK.

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2

3

1

D

16

On the Canon IJ Network Tool
screen, select LAN connection,
then click OK.

Set the machine's LAN setting to
Wired LAN active beforehand. For
details, refer to “7 Machine's LAN
Setting” on page 14.

•
If no printer is detected, click OK. Make sure of the following, then click Update.

The machine is connected to the computer with a USB cable.
The machine is turned on.

•

–
–

If the Setup Preparations
dialog box appears, confirm
that preparation is complete,
then click OK.

Select Setup in the pop-up menu, select MP980 series in Printers, then click

OK.

First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN

Setup the Machine and the Computer

To set up a machine that is not yet connected to a LAN, connect to it by USB.

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USB

USB

(A)

4

D

5

Connect the machine to the network device with a LAN cable (A), then click Yes. When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, remove

the USB cable, then click OK.

The Printer Setup Utility and Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector
will start up.

Next, read "19 Add the Machine" on page 47!

Macintosh

If the Set Printer IP Address dialog box appear, refer to "5.6 The Set Printer IP Address dialog
box is displayed during setup" in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

•

Mac OS X v.10.5.x

Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

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2

3

1

F

17

First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Set the machine's LAN setting to
Wireless LAN active beforehand.
For details, refer to “7 Machine's LAN
Setting” on page 14.

•

If no machine is detected, refer to "4.1 The machine is not detected" in the
printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem,
then click Update.

•

If the Setup Preparations
dialog box appears, confirm that
preparation is complete, then
click OK.

On the Canon IJ Network Tool
screen, select LAN connection, then
click OK.

Select Setup in the pop-up menu, select MP980 series in Printers, then
click OK.

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4

F

De te c t A cc es s Po in t

Macintosh

To connect to the access point with WEP or WPA displayed in the Encryption column, enter the network key (WEP key or WPA key) in Network Password,
then click Connect. For details on network keys, refer to "3.1 About Network Key (Windows)/Network Password (Macintosh)" in the printed manual: Network
Setup Troubleshooting.

•

If you want to select an access point manually, or if the target access point is not displayed in the list, or if an error message appears, refer to “5 The
following screen is displayed during setup” in the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

•

When the Access Points screen appears, select an access point to use, then click Connect.

When an access point is detected automatically, the Access Points screen does not appear. Go to step .

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USB

(A)

6

7

F

17

5

Press the ON button (A) TO TURN
OFF THE MACHINE, then place the
machine in the location where you
will use it, and turn on it.

De te c t t h e M a c h i n e

If no connection is established even
after Connect is clicked, refer to "5.6
The Set Printer IP Address dialog
box is displayed during setup" in
the printed manual: Network Setup
Troubleshooting.

•

If the machine is detected automatically,
the Set Printer IP Address screen does
not appear. Go to step .

When the Set Printer IP Address
screen appears, confirm the contents,
then click Connect.

When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, remove the
USB cable, then click Next.

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9

F

8

Macintosh

If any symbol other than is displayed, refer to displayed comments
and Help for improving the status of communication link.

To check whether the new location is better, click Remeasurement.
Measurement of the communication status is performed again.

When any message on Overall network performance appears in the
measurement results, rearrange the printer and other network devices
following the instructions on the screen.

•

•

•

Confirm the measurement results, then click
Finish.

Ensure that is displayed in Connection
performance between the printer and the access
point.

The Printer Setup Utility and Canon IJ Network
Scanner Selector will start up.

Measuring takes a few minutes.
Measuring can be cancelled
by clicking Cancel. You also
examine the detailed status of the
communication link after setup by
using the Canon IJ Network Tool.

•

On the Connection Performance

Measurement dialog box, click
Next.

Measuring of the communication status
starts, and the results are displayed.

Next, read "19 Add the Machine" on page 47!

Mac OS X v.10.5.x

Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

46

1

2

3

4

K

H

18

Macintosh

If the Setup Preparations
dialog box appears, confirm that
preparation is complete, then
click OK.

When the Cancel Setup screen
appears, then click Cancel.

When the You have no printers

available. screen appears, click
Cancel.

•

Connect the Wired LAN / Wireless LAN

Setup the Machine and the Computer

On the Canon IJ Network Tool
screen, select LAN connection,
then click OK.

Select Setup in the pop-up
menu, then click Register
Printer.

The Printer Setup Utility and Canon IJ
Network Scanner Selector will start up.

Next, read "19 Add the Machine" on page 47!

Mac OS X v.10.5.x

Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

47

1

2

H

K

D

F

19

Mac OS X v.10.5.x/v.10.4.x

Wait for a while, then select Canon MP980

series and click Add.

Add the Machine

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Macintosh

In Mac OS X v.10.4.x, click More Printers in the
Printer Browser screen.

The alphanumeric string after Canon MP980
series is the machine's MAC address.

If the machine has not been detected, make
sure of the following.

•

•

When the Printer List screen appears,
click Add.

Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9

Mac OS X v.10.4.x

Mac OS X v.10.3.9

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

Mac OS X v.10.5.x

Mac OS X v.10.4.x

Go to Step .

Go to Step .

The machine is turned on.
The firewall function of any security soft­ware is turned off.
Wired LAN Connection: The machine is
connected to the network device with the
LAN cable.
Wireless LAN Connection: The computer
is connected to the access point.
The machine is not set to use access
control (MAC address filtering).

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–

–

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4

K

H

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D

19

Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select your machine’s name in the list
of printers, then click Add.

The alphanumeric string after Canon MP980 series is the machine's MAC address.

If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following.

•

•

Confirm that your MP980 series is added to the list of
printers.

Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9 Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9

The machine is turned on.
The firewall function of any security software is turned off.
Wired LAN Connection: The machine is connected to the network device with the LAN
cable.
Wireless LAN Connection: The computer is connected to the access point.
The machine is not set to use access control (MAC address filtering).

–
–
–

–
–

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5

H

K

D

F

6

On the Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector
screen, select Canon MP980 series Network in
TWAIN Data Source Name and the MAC address
of the machine in Network Device List, then click
Apply to use the machine as a scanner.

To conrm the machine's MAC address, refer to "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide
available via Solution Menu.

With Mac OS X v.10.5.x, the Card Slot is not available when using the machine over a network.

•

•

Confirm that a check mark is displayed, then
click Exit to close the dialog box.

Macintosh

Next, read "22 Loading
Paper" on page 58!

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(A)

2

1

G

H

3

20

If your access point supports WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can set
the wireless LAN security easily.

Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) or the [ or

]

button to select Settings, then press the

OK button.

Select Device settings,
then press the OK
button.

WPS Connection

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Select LAN settings, then
press the OK button.

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5

6

4

7

G

H

Select Wireless LAN active,
then press the OK button.

Select Change wireless/
wired, then press the OK
button.

Select Wireless LAN
settings, then press the OK
button.

Select WPS settings, then
press the OK button.

Windows

／

Macintosh

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10

9

8

G

H

20

To use the PIN code method for setup, select PIN method
on step , then press the OK button. Follow the on-screen is
instructions to operate the machine and access point. When
the setup is complete, the completion screen appears then
the LAN settings screen returns. A timeout error occurs if
setup is not completed within 10 minutes. If the timeout error
screen appears, refer to "5.12 The Timeout error screen is
displayed during WPS setup" in the printed manual: Network
Setup Troubleshooting.

•

Select Push button

method, then press the
OK button.

Press the OK button. When the access point is ready, press the OK button on the machine, then press the

WPS button on the access point within two minutes.

The completion screen appears on the LCD of the machine, then the LAN settings screen returns.

Windows

／

Macintosh

Next, read "Install the Software" !

Windows

Macintosh

(P.15)

8

Step (P.34)

1 4

A timeout error occurs if setup is not completed within two minutes. When the timeout error screen
appears, refer to "5.12 The Timeout error screen is displayed during WPS setup" in the printed
manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.

•

The WPS button may be named differently depending on your access point. For details, refer to the
manual of your access point.

•

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1

2

I

21

The machine supports "WCN-UFD".•

You can set the wireless LAN
security on the machine easily by
using the WCN (Windows Connect
Now) function of Windows Vista

together with a USB ash drive.

Canon assumes no responsibility
for any damage or loss of stored
data regardless of the cause.

If your USB ash drive cannot be

attached to the direct print port of
the machine, an extension cord for

USB ash drives may be required.

Purchase one at an electronics
shop.

Operation may not be guaranteed

depending on your USB ash drive.

USB ash drives with security

enabled may not be used.

•

•

•

•

From the Start menu of the Windows side,
click Network.

Click Add a wireless device on the menu.

The Network folder opens.

The Add a wireless device to the Network
screen will be displayed.

WCN Connection

Setup the Machine and the Computer

Windows

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5

4

I

3

21

Click Add the device or computer using a
USB flash drive.

From the list, select the network name (SSID),
then click Next.

Click I want to add a wireless device or

computer that is not on the list, using a USB
flash drive.

If the User Account Control screen appears,
click Continue. If the same screen reappears in
subsequent steps, click Continue.

•

55

I

6

7

Connect the USB flash drive to the computer, confirm that the
drive name is displayed, then click Next.

When the above screen appears, remove the USB flash drive
from the computer, then click Close.

Windows

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(A)

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I

9

21

8

Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) or the [ or ]
button to select Settings, then press the OK
button.

Select Device settings, then
press the OK button.

Select LAN settings, then press
the OK button.

Select Change wireless/
wired, then press the OK
button.

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I

1312

Select Wireless LAN
active, then press the OK

button.

Select Wireless LAN

settings, then press the
OK button.

Select WCN settings,
then press the OK button.

Connect the USB flash drive to the direct print port
(USB connector) on the front of the machine, then
press the OK button.

The completion screen appears on the LCD of the
machine, then the LAN settings screen returns. Remove
the USB flash drive from the machine.

Next, read "8 Install the Software" on page 15!

Windows

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(A)

(F)

(E)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

1

2

3

22

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

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

Lo ad i n t h e C a s s e t t e

Move the Paper Guides (E) and (F)
to both edges.

Pull out the Cassette (A). Load paper.

Load paper with the printing side
facing down.

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Loading Paper

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(F)

(G)

(E)

(A)

6

5

4

Insert the Cassette (A) into the machine
until it clicks into place.

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

Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark (G).

Slide the Paper Guide (E) to align
with the mark of paper size.

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

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

•
To print on speciality paper, be sure to load it in
the Rear Tray.

•

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(H)

(I)

(I)

(I) (I)

(J)

7

1098

22

Load paper in the Rear Tray

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

•

Load paper in portrait orientation
with the printing side facing up.

•

Machine installation is now complete!

Open the Paper Support (H) and pull
it out.

Move the Paper Guides (I) to
both edges.

Load paper in the center of the
Rear Tray.

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

Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark
(J).

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After Installing the Machine

Sa f e t y P r e ca ut i o n s

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

Sa f et y a n d E nvi r on m en t

In f or m at i o n

Manuals■

Ge t ti n g S t ar t ed

(t h is ma n u al )

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

Ba s ic Gu i d e

(o n -s c re e n m a nu a l )

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

Ad v an c ed G ui d e

(o n -s c re e n m a nu a l )

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

Ne t wo r k S e tu p

Tro u bl e s ho o ti n g

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Solution Menu■

Solution Menu is a gateway to functions and information that allow you to make full use of the machine!

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 machine settings, click the Change settings or find solutions to
problems icon in Solution Menu to open My Printer (Windows only).

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

Example: Windows Vista

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Using Yo u r M a c h i n e■

Now let's use the machine!

This machine allows you to print in various ways using the MP driver and application software installed on the computer.
For example, you can print borderless photos, and create your own calendar etc. easily.
Also, you can scan documents into a computer, and correct/enhance scanned images.

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

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(A)

(B)

(C)

CF

SD
MS

MS

Duo

CF

SD
MS

MS

Duo

CF

SD
MS

MS

Duo

1

Print images saved on a memory card used with digital cameras, etc.

*Supported Memory Cards (Adapter required for .)

For more information on printing from a memory card, refer to "Printing from a Memory Card" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.

SD Card
SDHC Card
MultiMediaCard (Ver.4.1)
MultiMediaCard Plus (Ver.4.1)

miniSD Card
miniSDHC Card

microSD Card
microSDHC Card

Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo

RS-MMC (Ver.4.1)

Compact Flash Card*
Microdrive

xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card Type M
xD-Picture Card Type H

Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick Micro

*TYPE I / TYPE II (3.3V)

Confirm that the Access lamp (B) has lit up. After the photos on the memory card are
read, 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.

•

•

Press the HOME button (C) to return to the standby screen.•

While the standby screen appears, open the Card Slot Cover (A), insert a
memory card into the Card Slot, then close the Card Slot Cover (A).

Print Photos from a Memory Card

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(D)

(E)

2

3

Rotate the Easy-Scroll Wheel (E) to display a photo
to print.

Alternatively, use the [ or ] button to select a photo.

For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page 58.•

Load a sheet of 4" x 6" size photo paper in the Rear Tray (D) in portrait
orientation.

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(F)

(A)

(B)

6

5

4

Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number
of copies, then press the OK button.

The Print Settings Confirmation Screen appears.

Press the Color button (F). After printing, open the Card Slot Cover (A), pinch

the memory card and pull it straight out, then
close the Card Slot Cover (A).

Printing will start.

Do not remove the memory card while the Access

lamp (B) is ashing. Saved data may be damaged.

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(A)

(B)

(A)

(E)

(F)

(D)

(C)

2

3

1

4

Try Copying

This section explains with Plain Paper. For various copying procedures, refer to "Copying" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.

For details, refer to "22
Loading Paper" on page 58.

•

You can copy a document by simply placing it on the Platen Glass and pressing the Black button or the Color button.

Load A4 or Letter-sized plain
paper in the Cassette.

Open the Document Cover
(A).

Place the document face-down and
align it with the Alignment Mark (B).

Copying will start.
Remove the document after printing.

Do not open the Document Cover until copying
is complete.

•

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

•

Do not place any objects weighing
more than 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg on the Platen
Glass.

Do not press or put weight on the
original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb
/ 2.0 kg.
Doing so may cause the scanner to
malfunction or the Platen Glass to
break.

•

•

Close the Document Cover (A), press the
HOME button (C), then press the Black
button (D) twice for black & white copying, or
the Color button (E) twice for color copying.

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(A)

2

1

3

4

Print Photos from a Computer

For opening Solution Menu, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 62.

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

•

•

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

For details, refer to "22 Loading Paper" on page

58.

•

Click Print.

Printing will start.

Load paper with the printing side facing up.

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

When a photo is selected, the
number of copies is set to "1."

In Solution Menu, click One-
Click to Photo Print.

Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts.

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

•

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.

Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print photos easily.

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