Canon PIXMA MX300 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Canon PIXMA MX300 is a versatile all-in-one printer that offers high-quality printing, scanning, and copying. With its FINE Cartridge system, the MX300 delivers sharp and vivid prints with a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. The printer also features a flatbed scanner with a resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi, allowing you to scan documents, photos, and more with ease. Additionally, the MX300 can make color copies of your documents and photos without the need for a computer. The printer is compatible with various paper types and sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of printing needs.

Canon PIXMA MX300 is a versatile all-in-one printer that offers high-quality printing, scanning, and copying. With its FINE Cartridge system, the MX300 delivers sharp and vivid prints with a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. The printer also features a flatbed scanner with a resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi, allowing you to scan documents, photos, and more with ease. Additionally, the MX300 can make color copies of your documents and photos without the need for a computer. The printer is compatible with various paper types and sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of printing needs.

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Easy Setup Instructions
aPlacethemachineonaatandhorizontalsurface,anddonot
placeanyobjectsinfrontofthemachine.
Removealltheshippingtapesandprotectivematerialontheoutsideofthe
machine.
bLifttheScanningUnit(PrinterCover)withbothhands,andpull
theScanningUnitSupportdownintoplace.
ScanningUnit(PrinterCover)
ScanningUnit
Support
cRemovetheprotectivematerialontherightside.
ProtectiveMaterial
Caution
Before turning on the machine, remove all of the shipping tapes.
dLifttheScanningUnit(PrinterCover)slightlytosettheScanning
UnitSupportbacktoitsoriginalposition,andthengentlyclose
theScanningUnit(PrinterCover)withbothhands.
eConnectthetelephonelineandanynecessaryexternaldevice.
Youcanconnectanexternaldevice(telephoneoransweringmachine)if
necessary.
RemovetheTelephoneconnectorcaptoconnecttheexternaldevice.
Connectthetelephone
linecabletothewalljack.
Telephone
ConnectorCap
Connect external devices as follows:
Externaldevicejack
Telephone or answering machine
Built-in computer modem and telephone
Telephone
line
Telephone
line
Machine Machine
Telephoneor
answeringmachine
Telephone
Computer
LINETEL
Telephonelinejack
Important
Be sure to use the bundled telephone line cable.
1 Prepare the Machine
fPlugthepowercordinthebackofthemachineandconnectthe
otherendtothewalloutlet.
PowerCord
DocumentCover
Important
Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.
Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.
gPresstheON/OFFbuttontoturnonthemachine.Themachine
willinitialize.Waituntilthe
Powerlampstopsashingand
remainslitgreen.
hPressthe[or]buttonontheOperationPaneltoselectthe
languagefortheLCD,thenpressthe
OKbutton.
L A N G U A G E S E T T I N G
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Important
If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button to return
to the LANGUAGE SETTING screen.
Oncethemessage“SET INK CARTRIDGE”appears,gotoi.
iLifttheScanningUnit(PrinterCover)withbothhands,andpull
theScanningUnitSupportdownintoplace.TheFINECartridge
Holderautomaticallymovestotheleft.
j
Writedowntheserialnumberlocatedinsidethemachine.You
willneedthistoregisteryourproduct.
SerialNumber
2 Install the FINE Cartridges
aRemovetheBlackFINECartridgefromitsbox.
bRemovetheprotectivetapegently.
ProtectiveTape
PrintHeadNozzles
ElectricalContacts
Important
Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge.
The machine may not print out properly if you touch it.
Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it.
Be careful not to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the
removed protective tape.
cInserttheBlackFINECartridgeslightlyslantedintotheleftslot
B
.
Makesurethatthemessage“COVER IS OPEN”isdisplayedontheLCDand
theFINECartridgeHolderhasmovedtotheleft.
FINECartridgeHolder
dPushuptheFINECartridgeuntilitclicksintoplace.
Important
For correct machine operation, make sure the FINE Cartridge is securely inserted.
Click
eRepeattheprocedurefortheColorFINECartridge,insertingit
intotherightslot
C
.
fLifttheScanningUnit(PrinterCover)slightlytosettheScanning
UnitSupportbacktoitsoriginalposition,andthengentlyclose
theScanningUnit(PrinterCover)withbothhands.
Important
Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, the message “CART. RETURN” is
displayed on the LCD. Wait until the following message appears before proceed-
ing. It takes about one minute.
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P L A I N
If the messages “IN CASE OF MISPRINT PLEASE ALIGN HEAD” and “CHECK
THCKNESS LEVER CHECK IF THCKNESS LEVER IS SET TO LEFT” are displayed
on the LCD when you start printing after preparing the machine, press the OK
button on the machine.
For details on how to align the Print Head position and adjust the position of the
Paper Thickness Lever, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Hardware setup is now complete.
Next, turn over and install the software.
For fax users
To use a fax, you need to set the telephone line type setting properly on
the machine.
If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone
company.
Select the receive mode according to your needs.
You want to receive only faxes automatically with the machine, or have a
dedicated telephone line for fax use only:
→ FAX ONLY MODE
You are using a single telephone line for faxes and voice calls and use
voice calls more frequently:
→ TEL PRIORITY MODE
You are using a single telephone line for faxes and voice calls and want
to receive faxes automatically:
→ FAX PRIORITY MODE
You have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD)
service with your telephone company:
→ DRPD
For details on how to conrm and change the settings, refer to the Quick
Start Guide.
Ofce All-In-One
Q T 5 1 3 4 1 V 0 2
Unpack the Machine
Pleaseconrmtheincludeditemsagainsttheillustrationprintedonthelidofthepackingbox.
AUSBcableisnecessarytoconnectthemachinewithyourcomputer.
Important
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.
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confirmation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.
aBesuretoTURN THE MACHINE OFFbeforecontinuing.
(1) PresstheON/OFFbutton.
(2) MakesurethatthePowerlampstopsashing.
bTurn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 machine and proceed from step
c to install the software.
cInsert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.
dIftheAutoPlayscreenappears,clickRun Msetup4.exe.
eIftheUser Account Controlscreenappears,clickContinue.
Ifthesamescreenreappearsinsubsequentsteps,click
Continue.
fWhenthemainmenuappears,clickEasy Install.
TheMPDrivers,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.
gWhenthelistofapplicationstoinstallappears,conrmthe
contents,thenclick
Install.
Note
Movethecursoroveritemstodisplayexplanationsofeachapplication.
hRead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.
iWhenthePrinter Connectionscreenappears,connect
oneendoftheUSBcabletothecomputer,theothertothe
machine,then
TURN THE MACHINE ON.TheMPDriverswill
beginidentifyingtheprinterportbeingused.
Important
If you cannot go to the next procedure after three minutes, refer to “Trouble-
shooting” instructions in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
USB
ToComputer
jWhenthePrint Head Alignment Recommendedscreen
appears,click
Next.
kWhentheSetup Completescreenappears,clickNext.
lWhentheUser Registrationscreenappears,clickNext.
Note
Toregisterlater,clickCancelandgotoStepm.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insideofthemachine.See
Step1-
jonthefrontpage.
mWhenthePIXMA Extended Survey Programscreen
appears,conrm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.
nWhen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.
Note
IfstraightlinesaremisalignedorprintqualityisnotsatisfactoryafterinstallingtheMP
Drivers,youmayneedtoalignthePrintHead.Referto“Aligning the Print Head” in
the Quick Start Guide.
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machine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.
aConnectoneendoftheUSBcabletothecomputerandthe
othertothemachine.
Note
Makesurethemachineisturnedon.
USB
bTurn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.
cDouble-clicktheSetupicon.
dWhen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.
eWhenthemainmenuappears,clickEasy Install.
TheMPDrivers,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.
fWhenthelistofapplicationstoinstallappears,conrmthe
contents,thenclick
Install.
Note
Movethecursoroveritemstodisplayexplanationsofeachapplication.
gRead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.
hWhenthePrint Head Alignment Recommendedscreen
appears,click
Next.
iWhentheSetup Completescreenappears,clickNext.
Macintosh
®
Software Installation
jWhentheUser Registrationscreenappears,clickNext.
Note
Toregisterlater,clickCancelandgotoStepk.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insideofthemachine.See
Step1-
jonthefrontpage.
kWhentheInstallation completed successfullyscreen
appears,click
Restart.
Thesystemisrestartedautomatically.
When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8 to v.10.3.3:
Restartingthecomputerwhileconnectedtothemachinemaycausethemachinenot
tobedetected.Toresolvethis,eitherunplugtheUSBcablethenplugitbackinagain,
orturnthemachineoffthenbackonagain.
Note
WhenusingMacOSXv.10.2.8tov.10.3.x,beforeusingtheOperationPanelon
themachinetosaveoriginalsscannedfromthePlatenGlasstothecomputer,it
isnecessarytoselectMP Navigator EX 1.0orMP Navigator EX 1asthelaunch
applicationonImageCaptureunderApplications.Fordetails,referto“Scanning
Images” in the User’s Guide on-screenmanual.
Ifstraightlinesaremisalignedorprintqualityisnotsatisfactoryafterinstallingthe
MPDrivers,youmayneedtoalignthePrintHead.Referto“Aligning the Print
Head” in the Quick Start Guide.
XXX FAX(where“XXX”isyourmachine’sname)isshowninthePrinter Namelist
(ProductlistinMacOSXv.10.2.8tov.10.3.x),butyoucannotaddXXX FAX.You
canfaxthedocumentwiththecurrentprintsettingsappliedtoitifyourcomputeris
equippedwithaninternalmodem.Youcannotsendfaxesfromyourcomputerviathe
machine.
Software installation is now complete.
Partno.
QT5-1341-V02©2007CanonInc.“Microsoft”isaregisteredtrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.“Windows”isatrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation,registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.“WindowsVista”isatrademarkofMicrosoftCorporation.“Macintosh”and“Mac”aretrademarksofAppleInc.,registeredintheU.S.andothercountries.
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Canon PIXMA MX300 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Canon PIXMA MX300 is a versatile all-in-one printer that offers high-quality printing, scanning, and copying. With its FINE Cartridge system, the MX300 delivers sharp and vivid prints with a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi. The printer also features a flatbed scanner with a resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi, allowing you to scan documents, photos, and more with ease. Additionally, the MX300 can make color copies of your documents and photos without the need for a computer. The printer is compatible with various paper types and sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of printing needs.

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