Canon MP970 User Manual

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Canon MP970 User Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Easy Setup Instructions

 

 

 

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Unpack the Machine

• Please confirm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the packing box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

When cleaning the exterior of the machine, use a soft cloth to wipe it gently. For details, refer to “Cleaning Your Machine” in the Quick Start Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Prepare the Machine

Important

Before turning on the machine, remove all the orange shipping tapes.

aUnlock the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

(1)Open the Document Cover.

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

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(1)

Scanning Unit

(Printer Cover)

Caution

Make sure to unlock the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) before turning on the machine.

Before transporting the machine, always lock the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) by moving the Scanner Lock Switch towards the lock mark.

bPlug the power cord in the back of the machine and connect the other end to the wall outlet. Next, open the Sheet Feeder Cover, pull out the Paper Support and the Extension, then open the Paper Output Tray and the Extension.

Extension

Document Cover

Paper Support

Paper Output Tray

Extension

Sheet Feeder

Cover

Important

Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.

Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.

cOpen the Operation Panel, then press the ON/ OFF button to turn on the machine.

The machine will initialize. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit blue.

dUse the { or } button on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD, then press the OK button.

(1)Press the { or } button to select the language.

(2)Press the OK

button.

Important

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

Once the message “Install the print head and set the ink tank.” appears, go to e.

eLift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it locks into place. The Print Head Holder moves to the center.

Caution

For your safety, always firmly grip the areas illustrated when lifting the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

Important

If the Document Cover is opened, you cannot open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Be sure to open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with the Document Cover closed.

fWrite down the serial number located inside the machine. You will need this to register your product.

Serial Number Location

2 Install the Print Head

3 Install the Ink Tanks

 

 

 

aRemove the Print Head from its package.

Caution

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.

bRemove the orange protective cap from the Print Head and discard it.

Electrical Contacts

Print Head Nozzles

Protective Cap

Important

Do not touch the print head nozzles or the electrical contacts.

cFirmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it stops. The Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.

dInsert the Print Head.

Do not touch!

ePush the Print Head to hold it in place, and lower the Print Head Lock Lever.

Important

If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Holder to the center.

Note

For the ink tanks compatible with this machine, refer to the back cover of the Quick Start Guide.

aPull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow to peel off the protective film and remove the film completely.

If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink may leak out or may not eject properly.

bTwist off and discard the orange protective cap located on the bottom of the ink tank.

Protective Cap

Ink Port

Do not press!

Electrical Contacts

Important

Do not touch the electrical contacts.

Do not touch the ink port.

cInsert the ink tank into the right-hand slot and press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place.

dMake sure the ink lamp lights red.

Refer to the color

guide on the Print

Head Lock Lever.

eClose the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

Caution

For your safety, always firmly grip the areas illustrated when closing the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).

Important

The machine starts the preparatory operation. It takes about 2 minutes. Do not start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises.

4 Align the Print Head

aPinch the Paper Guide and slide it to the left end.

Paper Support

Extension

Paper Guide

bLoad a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper into the Rear Tray, align the paper with the Cover Guide on the right side, then slide the Paper Guide against the paper.

Paper Guide

Print Side

Cover Guide

cMake sure that Yes is selected in the message requesting head alignment, then press the OK button.

Note

Print Head alignment takes about 6 minutes to complete. Do not start another operation until the machine has stopped making operating noises.

The pattern is printed. And Print Head is aligned automatically.

OK

Note

The pattern is printed in black and blue.

When Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed correctly, the message “Auto head align has failed.” is displayed on the LCD. Refer to “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” in the Quick Start Guide.

Hardware setup and Print Head alignment complete.

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