Canon 2909B008AA, Getting Started

Page 1: ...Getting Started Make sure to read this manual before using the printer Please keep it in hand for future reference iP4600 Read Me First series Photo Printer ...

Page 2: ...gistered in the U S and other countries Model Number K10323 iP4600 Contents Symbols The following symbols are used to mark important instructions Observe these instructions Instructions that must be observed for safe operation Instructions that if ignored could result in personal injury or material damage Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete Additional explanations Check the...

Page 3: ...r remove all the protective sheets power cord Print Head ink tank Manuals Setup CD ROM containing the drivers applications and on screen manuals Warranty MP 101 paper for Automatic Print Head Alignment A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer ...

Page 4: ...left side at the back of the printer and connect the other end to the wall outlet Press the ON button A to turn on the printer Confirm that the POWER lamp B lights green Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage The printer may make some operating noises This is normal operation ...

Page 5: ...ntil it stops The Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy If the Print Head Holder does not move make sure that the printer is turned on The Print Head Holder C comes out This is where you install the Print Head Do not handle the Print Head roughly such as applying them excessive pressure or dropping them The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves This is normal operation ...

Page 6: ...lue 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 Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the Holder Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently Once you have installed the Print Head do not remove ...

Page 7: ...ot hold the sides of the ink tank ink may splash Do not handle the ink tanks roughly such as applying them excessive pressure or dropping them While pressing down with your left thumb twist off the orange protective cap A located on the bottom of the ink tank If the Print Head Holder moves to the right close and reopen the Top Cover Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks ...

Page 8: ... print This is normal operation Close the Top Cover Make sure all the Ink lamp lights red Once you have installed the ink tanks do not remove them unnecessarily If an Alarm lamp C flashes orange make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place Make sure the Ink lamp lights red Install the Ink Tank Match the label...

Page 9: ...t switch users during the installation process 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 Mac OS 9 Mac OS X Classic environments or Mac OS X v 10 3 8 or earlier are not supported T...

Page 10: ...perating noise continues for about 30 seconds until the printer turns off Make sure that the POWER lamp B stops flashing Windows Vista Windows XP 2000 Go to Step Go to Step If the program does not start automatically double click the CD ROM icon on the computer When the CD ROM contents appear double click MSETUP4 EXE Click Cancel to quit the screen Proceed from Remove the USB cable connected to yo...

Page 11: ...6 1 2 3 5 4 3 4 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 ...

Page 12: ...o install the software Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes 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 Windows ...

Page 13: ...lamp to light green When the printer 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 confirm the message When the Printer Connection screen appears connect one end of the USB cable to the computer the other to the printer then TURN THE PRINTER ON ...

Page 14: ... 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 For details refer to 6 Loading Paper on page 22 When the Print Head Alignment screen appears load a sheet of supplied speciality paper MP 101 in the Rear Tray C Align the Print Head ...

Page 15: ...When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect in the on screen manual Basic Guide The pattern is printed in blue and black Print Head Alignment is now complete Printing of the pattern starts Wait until the pattern printing ends about 7 minutes and go to the next step When the Start Print Head Alignment screen appears click Align Print Head Make sure that the Output Tray Extension D is extend...

Page 16: ...r to 6 Loading Paper on page 22 When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears load plain paper in the Cassette E and click Next Windows Click Next It may take a while for the next screen to appear Click Next only once ...

Page 17: ...ser 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 printer To register later click Cancel User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon For details refer to Solution Menu on page 26 Internet connection is required Connection fees apply If Restart is displayed make sur...

Page 18: ...then insert the Setup CD ROM into the CD ROM drive If the CD ROM folder does not open automatically double click the CANON_IJ icon on the desktop Macintosh The USB port is located on the right side at the back of the printer 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 ...

Page 19: ...tall Move the cursor over items to display explanations If you want to select particular items to install click Custom Install and follow the on screen instructions to proceed with the installation Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes Installation starts Follow any on screen instructions to install the software ...

Page 20: ... Load a sheet of supplied speciality paper MP 101 into the Rear Tray A Align the Print Head For details refer to 6 Loading Paper on page 22 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 ...

Page 21: ... 11 12 Click Execute Printing of the pattern starts Wait until the pattern printing ends about 7 minutes and go to the next step When this screen appears click OK Make sure that the Output Tray Extension B is extended ...

Page 22: ...C and click Next Make sure that the pattern shown is printed Print Head Alignment is now complete When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly the Alarm lamp will flash orange 11 times In this case refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect in the on screen manual Basic Guide The pattern is printed in blue and black Macintosh ...

Page 23: ...ow the on screen instructions to register your product You will need your product serial number which is located on the inside of the printer To register later click Cancel User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon For details refer to Solution Menu on page 26 Internet connection is required Connection fees apply Next read 6 Loading Paper on page 22 Click Next ...

Page 24: ...The Cassette A supports plain paper C only To print Photo Paper Hagaki D be sure to load it in the Rear Tray B Pull out the Cassette A and remove the Cover E Pull the Tab F in the direction of the arrow and extend the Cassette Load in the Cassette Move the Paper Guides G and H to both edges Loading Paper ...

Page 25: ...e H to align with the mark of paper size Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark I Slide the Paper Guide G against left edge of the paper Attach the Cover E and insert the Cassette into the printer until it clicks into place The Paper Guide H will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size There may be a little space between the Paper Guide and the paper stack ...

Page 26: ...ides L against both edges of the paper 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 Do not exceed the Load Limit Mark M Load paper in the center of the Rear Tray Load paper in the Rear Tray Move the Paper Guides L to both edges Loading Paper ...

Page 27: ...how to set up and use your printer Introduces the printer and its functions the included manuals and application software Basic Guide on screen manual Describes the basic operations and gives an introduction to other functions available Advanced Guide on screen manual Describes various operating procedures to make full use of the printer Also includes Troubleshooting information for your printer ...

Page 28: ...ick 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 printer 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 After Installing the Printer ...

Page 29: ... you to print in various ways using the printer driver and application software installed on the computer For example you can print borderless photos and create your own calendar etc easily For detailed operating procedures and functions refer to the on screen manuals ...

Page 30: ...in a folder then click Layout Print Easy PhotoPrint EX starts When a photo is selected the number of copies is set to 1 For opening Solution Menu refer to Solution Menu on page 26 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 6 Loading Paper on page 22 Click Print Printing will start Loa...

Page 31: ...patible with USB 1 1 it can be used at USB 1 1 Print width 8 inches 203 2 mm for Borderless Printing 8 5 inches 216 mm Acoustic noise level Approx 45 5 dB A When printing in the standard print quality mode on Photo Paper Plus Glossy II Operating environment Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Storage environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 R...

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