Canon PIXMA mini320 Start Guide
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Easy Setup Instructions
Photo Printer
1 Prepare the Printer
a Unpack the Printer.
Conrm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the
packing box.
A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.
b Place the printer on a at and horizontal surface, and do not
place any objects in front of the printer.
Remove all the shipping tapes.
c Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC
adapter into the printer, and connect the other end of the
power cord to a power outlet. Then press the Open button to
open the Paper Feed Tray and the Paper Output Tray.
Open button
d Open the Paper Feed Tray and fold it in half. Then press the
ON/OFF button.
The Language selection screen will be displayed.
The Paper Output Tray
will open automatically.
Paper Feed Tray
ON/OFF button
Important
If the Alarm lamp is lit orange and an error message is displayed, see “Error
Message Is Displayed on the LCD” in the Direct Photo Guide.
e Use the { or } button or the Easy-Scroll Wheel on the
Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD, then
press the OK button.
Easy-Scroll Wheel
Important
If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button to
return to the Language selection screen.
f Write down the serial number located on the bottom face of the
printer. You will need this to register your product.
Serial Number
2 Install the ink tank
d Insert the ink tank at a slant.
Align the mark ▲ on the ink tank and
the mark ▼ on the printer.
e Press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place and
then its lamp lights red.
Caution
If the front (innermost) part of the ink tank (A) is sticking up, push down on the
Canon logo on the ink tank as illustrated below. Do not remove the ink tank
forcibly.
(A)
Important
If the lamp does not light red after it is inserted, repeat steps d and e.
f Open the Printer Cover slightly, pull the Lock Lever to unlock,
and then close the Printer Cover.
Lock Lever
Important
The printer starts operating. Wait about 1 minute until the printer stops making
operating noises.
Note
An error message will be displayed on the LCD if the Print Head Lock Lever is not
set properly or the ink tank is not installed properly. Open the Printer Cover and make
sure that the lock lever is set properly and ink tank is installed properly.
Note
For the ink tank compatible with this printer, refer to the back cover of the Direct Photo
Guide.
a Slide the Lock Switch to the right.
b Hold the Lock Switch in position, and lift the Printer Cover.
The cover will be locked if it is fully lifted.
The procedure for installing the ink tank is displayed on the LCD.
Printer Cover
The Print Head Holder moves to the center of the printer.
Install the ink tank here.
Important
If the Printer Cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder
moves to the right. Close and reopen the Printer Cover to return the holder to
the center.
c Remove the orange protective cap and discard it.
Protective Cap
Ink Ports
Electrical Contacts
Important
Do not touch the electrical contacts or the ink ports.
Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it.
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Important
When cleaning the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth to wipe it gently. For details, refer to “Cleaning Your Printer” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
3 Align the Print Head
a Load a sheet of the SUPPLIED 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
paper into the Rear Tray with the printing side (whiter side)
facing front. Align the paper with the right side of the Rear
Tray, then slide the Paper Guide toward the left edge of the
paper.
Rear Tray
Paper Guide
Align the right side.
5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
bWhen the message requesting head alignment is displayed on
the LCD, press the OK button.
A pattern is printed and the Print Head is aligned automatically.
Note
The pattern is printed in black and blue only.
Automatic Print Head Alignment will take about 4 minutes to complete. Do not start
another operation until the printer has stopped making operating noises.
If Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed correctly and a message is
displayed on the LCD, please refer to “Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” in
the Direct Photo Guide.
Hardware setup and Print Head alignment is complete.
If you are connecting the printer to a computer, please see the back side of
this sheet for Software Installation Instructions.
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Windows
Macintosh
Note
The screens below refer to Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition
(hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) installation.
Screens may vary depending on the operating system you are using.
Log into a user account with the administrator privilege.
Before installing the software, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically
loading programs.
A message asking for your conrmation to restart your computer may appear
during the installation process. If this message is displayed, follow the on-screen
instructions and click OK.
The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been
restarted.
a Be sure to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing.
(1) Press the ON/OFF button.
(2) Make sure that the Power lamp stops ashing.
b Turn the computer on and start Windows.
Important
If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears
automatically, remove the USB cable connected to your computer. Click Cancel
to quit the screen. In Windows Vista, the screen may close automatically when
the USB cable is unplugged. Then turn off the printer and proceed from step c
to install the software.
c Insert the Setup CD-ROM. The setup program should run
automatically.
In Windows Vista, go to Step d. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, go to
Step
f.
d If the AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.
e If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click
Continue.
f When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.
The printer driver, On-screen Manuals, and application software are
installed automatically.
Note
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
To install Adobe RGB® (1998), click Custom Install and follow the instruction on the
screen.
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g When the list of software to install appears, conrm the
contents, click Install.
Note
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.
h Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. The
software installation screen may appear during the installation
process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
i When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one
end of the USB cable to the computer and the other to the
printer, then TURN THE PRINTER ON. The printer driver will
begin identifying the printer port being used.
Important
If you cannot go to the next procedure after three minutes, refer to
“Troubleshooting” instructions in the Direct Photo Guide.
To Computer
→
USB
j When the Installation Results screen appears, click Next.
k When the User Registration screen appears, click Next.
Note
To register later, click Cancel and go to Step l. After software installation is complete,
double-click on the desktop.
Follow on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your
product serial number, which is located on the bottom face of the printer.
See Step 1- f on the front page.
l When the PIXMA Extended Survey Program screen
appears, conrm the message. We would appreciate it if you
would take part in this program regarding the use of Canon
printers. If you can agree, click Agree.
m When the Installation completed successfully screen
appears, click Exit.
If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now
(recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart.
Software installation is now complete.
Windows® Software Installation
Note
Since Mac® OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or earlier
are not supported, do not connect the printer to these.
The screens below refer to Mac OS X v.10.4.x installation. Screens may vary
depending on the operating system you are using.
Log on as an Administrator.
Before installing the software, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically
loading programs.
a Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer and the
other to the printer.
Note
Make sure the printer is turned on.
USB
b Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup CD-ROM.
Note
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon
on the desktop.
c Double-click the Setup icon.
d When the Authenticate screen appears, enter your
administrator name and password. Click OK.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click
, then follow the on-screen instructions.
e When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.
The printer driver and On-screen Manuals are installed automatically.
Note
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.
f When the list of software to install appears, conrm the
contents, then click Install.
Note
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.
g Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. The
software installation screen may appear during the installation
process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software.
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Macintosh® Software Installation
h When the Setup Complete screen appears, click Next.
i When the User Registration screen appears, click Next.
Note
To register later, click Cancel and go to Step j. After software installation is complete,
double-click on the desktop.
Follow on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your
product serial number, which is located on the bottom face of the printer.
See Step 1- f on the front page.
j When the Installation completed successfully screen
appears, click Restart.
The system is restarted automatically.
Software installation is now complete.
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