Getting Started
for Mac Users
office all-in-one
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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
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 Identifier) 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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Unpack and Set Up
1 Check your box contents
MX860
printer/copier/scanner/fax
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phone cord |
paper output tray— |
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package) |
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setup CD |
power cord |
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ink tanks |
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If any parts are missing, contact Canon (see back cover for contact data).
2Remove all packing materials
a Remove all tape from the outside of the MX860. b Open the paper output tray.
paper output tray
c Lift the scanning unit until the support slides into place.
scanning unit support
print head holder
dRemove all tape and packing material from inside the MX860.
eLift the scanning unit slightly to release the support and close.
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f Lift the document cover and remove any packing material.
document cover
g Close the document cover.
3 Connect the phone line for fax setup
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.
4Connect a phone or answering machine for fax setup
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.
5Connect the power cord
Connect the power cord first to the MX860, then to a wall socket.
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
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6Power up
Press the ON button to turn on the MX860.
Your MX860 will make sounds as it powers up. This is normal.
7 Select language
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.
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Set Up the Hardware
3 Raise the print head lock lever
print head lock lever 
Install the Print Head
1 With the power on, open the paper output tray
paper output tray
Avoid touching the contact points in the print head holder.
2 Lift the scanning unit until the support slides into place
scanning unit support
print head holder
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4 Unpackage the print head
When handling the print head, hold it only on the sides. Do not touch the tank seats or contact points.
5 Remove the protective orange cap
6Insert the print head into the print head holder
Tilt the print head forward and place it gently into position. Do not try to force it.
7 Lower the print head lever until it locks into place
Once the print head is in place, do not remove it unnecessarily.
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Install the Ink Tanks
1Unwrap the first ink tank
Pull the orange tape off to remove the protective wrap.
2Remove protective cap
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.
3Insert the ink tank into the print head
a Slide the ink tank into the matching color slot.
b Press the PUSH mark until it clicks into place.
ink light will turn red 
Take care to match the inks with the labels in the print head.
4Repeat steps 1–3 until all remaining ink tanks are in place and all ink lights are red.
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5 Close the cover
The printer will perform initial start up maintenance. Wait until the “Load plain paper” screen displays before continuing setup.
Load Paper
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6 Press the OK button
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b Insert at least 3 sheets of plain paper (the minimum needed for the |
5 Slide the cassette back in until it clicks into place |
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The cassette is for plain paper only.
3 Slide the guides to match the paper size
(A slight space between the paper guide and the paper stack is acceptable.)
4 Confirm paper stack does not exceed the limit
Align the Print Head
1 Start alignment
a Use the ▲ and ▼ button to select Perform head align.
paper stack limit line
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