Canon PIXMA Q T 1 0 8 5 1 V 0 1, PIXMA MX860 Series Getting Started

Getting Started

for Mac Users

office all-in-one

series

QT10851V01

Contents

Getting Started Overview | 4

Prepare Your MX860 | 4

Before Starting | 4

Unpack and Set Up | 5

Set Up the Hardware | 8

Install the Print Head | 8

Install the Ink Tanks | 10

Load Paper | 11

Align the Print Head | 12

Set Up to Receive Faxes | 14

Set Up Your Fax Sender Information | 15

Set Up the Software | 15

Install the Software | 15

Connect to Your Network (optional) | 18

Choose Your Network Type | 18

Wireless Networks with a Single Access Point | 19

Wireless Networks with Multiple Airport Access Points | 23

Wired Networks | 28

Connecting Additional Computers | 33

Start Using Your MX860! | 37

Solution Menu | 37

On-Screen Manual | 37

4

Getting Started Overview

prepare your MX860

set up the hardware

set up the software

connect to your network (optional)

start using your MX860

Prepare Your MX860

Congratulations on your new MX860. This Getting Started guide will
help you through a fast, simple setup.

There will be decision points in fax and network setup where you will
make choices. Following the steps will make these choices easy.

Before Starting

If you do not have a wireless network, skip this step.

If you are installing your MX860 to a wireless network, locate your

network name (also called SSID or Service Set Identier) and network
password (if applicable).

You can locate the wireless network name by clicking the

icon in the

menu bar.

Network Name (also called SSID): ____________________________

Network Password (if applicable): ____________________________

You can also retrieve your network name and password by using the
Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant, or by following the
procedures available for download from the Canon support webpage

(www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary).

If you are unable to retrieve the network password or other settings,
refer to the manual of your access point or router, or contact the
manufacturer.

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hardware

software

network

prepare

Unpack and Set Up

Check your box contents 1

MX860

printer/copier/scanner/fax

print head
(sealed package
is packed in the
paper output tray—
open tray to remove
package)

phone cord

power cord

ink tanks

USB cable

(needed for initial

network setup

or USB connection)

setup CD

NOT SHOWN:
documentation

If any parts are missing, contact Canon (see back cover for contact

data).

Remove all packing materials2

Remove all tape from the outside of the MX860.a

Open the paper output tray.b

paper output tray

Lift the scanning unit until the support slides into place. c

scanning unit support

print head holder

Remove all tape and packing material from inside the MX860.d

Lift the scanning unit slightly to release the support and close.e

6

Lift the document cover and remove any packing material.f

document cover

Close the document cover.g

Connect the phone line for fax setup3

If you do not plan to fax from your MX860, proceed to step 5.

Connect the phone cord from the MX860 to the wall.

in from

wall jack

Make sure you connect the phone cable into the port

shown above.

Connect a phone or answering machine for fax setup4

To use a phone or answering machine on the same line, remove the cap
on the top phone jack and connect the phone or answering machine to
the MX860.

to phone or

answering machine

Make sure you connect the phone cable into the port

shown above.

5 Connect the power cord

Connect the power cord rst to the MX860, then to a wall socket.

DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.

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hardware

software

network

hardware software

network

prepare

prepare

Power up6

Press the ON button to turn on the MX860.

Your MX860 will make sounds as it powers up. This is

normal.

Select language7

Use the ▲ and ▼ button on the operation panel to select a language for

the display, then press OK.

If you select a wrong language, press Back to return to

Language selection options.

back

Once your langage is selected, the display will prompt to

install the print head and ink tanks.

8

Set Up the Hardware

Install the Print Head

With the power on, open the paper output tray1

paper output tray

Lift the scanning unit until the support slides into place2

scanning unit support

print head holder

Raise the print head lock lever3

print head lock lever

Avoid touching the contact points in the print head holder.

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hardware

software

network

hardware software

network

prepare

prepare

Unpackage the print head4

When handling the print head, hold it only on the sides. Do

not touch the tank seats or contact points.

Remove the protective orange cap5

Insert the print head into the print head holder6

Tilt the print head forward and place it gently into position. Do not try to
force it.

Lower the print head lever until it locks into place7

Once the print head is in place, do not remove it

unnecessarily.

10

Install the Ink Tanks

Unwrap the first ink tank1

Pull the orange tape off to remove the protective wrap.

Remove protective cap2

Hold the ink tank as shown, and twist the cap off.

Do not grip the tank with force or hold the tank on the

sides to avoid squeezing ink from the tank.

Insert the ink tank into the print head3

Slide the ink tank into the matching color slot.a

Press the PUSH mark until it clicks into place.b

ink light will turn red

Take care to match the inks with the labels in the print

head.

Repeat steps 1–3 until all remaining ink tanks are in place and all 4
ink lights are red.

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hardware

software

network

hardware software

network

prepare

prepare

Close the cover5

The printer will perform initial start up maintenance. Wait

until the “Load plain paper” screen displays before continuing setup.

Press the 6 OK button

Load Paper

Remove the cassette1

Load plain paper with the printing side down2

Paper should fit between the adjustable paper guides.a

paper guide

paper guide

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Insert at least 3 sheets of plain paper (the minimum needed for the b
next action).

The cassette is for plain paper only.

Slide the guides to match the paper size 3

(A slight space between the paper guide and the paper stack is

acceptable.)

Confirm paper stack does not exceed the limit4

paper stack

limit line

Slide the cassette back in until it clicks into place5

Align the Print Head

Start alignment1

Use the a ▲ and ▼ button to select Perform head align.