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Canon PIXMA iP1800 Operating instructions

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Easy Setup Instructions
Note
When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends as shown below.
aPlacetheprinteronaatandhorizontalsurface,anddonot
placeanyobjectsinfrontoftheprinter.
PulluptheShippingtapeonthetopoftheprinter,andremoveittogetherwith
theProtectiveSheet.RemovealltherestoftheProtectiveSheets.
ThenopenthePaperSupport.
bOpen the Front Cover, then remove the Protective Material on
the right side.
Protective Material
Caution
Before turning on the printer, remove all of the shipping tapes.
cClose the Front Cover.
1 Prepare the Printer
dPlugthepowercordinthebackoftheprinterandconnectthe
otherendtothewalloutlet.
Power Cord
Note
DoNOTconnecttheUSBcableatthisstage.
ePress the POWERbuttontoturnontheprinter.Theprinterwill
initialize.Waituntilthe
POWERlampstopsashingandremains
lit green.
fOpentheFrontCover.TheFINECartridgeHolderautomatically
movestotheleft.
SerialNumber
g
Writedowntheserialnumberlocatedinsidetheprinter.Youwill
needthistoregisteryourproduct.
2 Install the FINE Cartridges
aRemovetheColorFINECartridgefromitsbox.
bRemovetheProtectiveTapegently.
To the FINE Cartridge Holder
Protective Tape
PrintHeadNozzles
Electrical Contacts
Note
DonottouchtheelectricalcontactsorPrintHeadNozzlesonaFINECartridge.The
printer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.
c Insert the Color FINE Cartridge slightly slanted into the right slot
C
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dPushuptheFINECartridgeuntilitclicksintoplace.
Important
For correct printer operation, make sure the FINE Cartridge is secure in slots.
Click
eRepeattheprocedurefortheBlackFINECartridge,insertingit
intotheleftslot
B
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f Close the Front Cover.
Important
Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, the POWER lamp will ash green.
Wait for about one to two minutes, until the POWER lamp stops ashing and
remains lit green and the printer has stopped making operating noises, before
proceeding.
Hardware setup is complete.
Photo Printer
Q T 5 0 9 1 8 V 0 1
Unpack the Printer
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printerwithyourcomputer.
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Windows
Macintosh
Note
ThescreensbelowrefertoWindowsXPServicePack2installation.
Screensmayvarydependingontheoperatingsystemyouareusing.
ForWindowsXPorWindows2000,logontoWindowsasamemberofthe
Administratorsgroupbeforecontinuing.
Beforeinstallingthedriver,disableallanti-virusprogramsandautomaticallyloading
programs.
aBesuretoTURN THE PRINTER OFFbeforecontinuing.
(1) Press the POWERbutton.
(2) Makesurethatthe
POWERlampstopsashing.
bTurnthecomputeronandstartWindows.
Important
If you see the Found New Hardware Wizard, remove the USB cable. Click Cancel
to quit the screen. Next, turn off the printer. Then proceed from step 3 to install
the printer driver.
cInserttheSetupCD-ROM.Thesetupprogramshouldrun
automatically.
Note
Thesetupprogramshouldrunautomatically.IftheinstallerintheCD-ROMdoesnot
runautomatically,clickStart and select My Computer,thendouble-clicktheCD-ROM
icon .
dWhenthemainmenuappears,clickEasy Install.
Note
SelectEasy Installinordertoinstalltheprinterdriver,on-screenmanuals,and
applicationsoftware.SelectCustom Installinordertochoosetheoptionsyouwould
liketoinstall.
To install Adobe
®
RGB(1998),clickCustom Installandfollowtheon-screen
instructions.
eWhenthelistofapplicationstoinstallappears,conrmthe
contents,click
Install.
Note
Movethecursoroveritemstodisplayexplanationsofeachapplication.
fReadtheLicenseAgreementcarefullyandclickYes. Follow
theon-screeninstructionstoinstallthesoftware.Ifamessage
askingforyourconrmationtorestartyourcomputerappears,
click
OK.
g 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.Thesoftwarewillbegin
identifyingtheprinterportbeingused.
Important
If you cannot go to the next procedure after two minutes, refer to “Troubleshoot-
ing” instructions in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
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h When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen
appears,click
Next.
i When the Installation Resultsscreenappears,clickNext.
j When the User Registrationscreenappears,clickRegister.
Ifamessageaskingforyourconrmationtorestartyour
computerappears,click
OK.
Note
Followon-screeninstructionstoregisteryourproduct.Youwillneedyourproduct
serialnumber,whichislocatedontheinsideoftheprinter.SeeStep1-g on the
frontpage.Ifyouintendtoregisterlater,double-click onthedesktopafterStep
k.
IfyourcomputerisnotconnectedtotheInternet,clickNext.
WewouldappreciateitifyouwouldtakepartinthePIXMA Extended Survey
ProgramregardingtheuseofCanonprinters.Fordetails,refertotheon-screen
instructions.
k 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.
Note
Ifthestraightlineismisalignedorprintqualityisnotsatisfactoryafterinstallingthe
printerdriver,youmayneedtoalignthePrintHead.Referto“Aligning the Print
Head” in the Quick Start Guide.
Software installation is now complete.
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Windows
®
Printer Driver Installation
Important
Since Mac
®
OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or ear-
lier are not supported, do not connect the printer to these.
Note
UseMacOSXv.10.2.8to10.4.x.
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continuing.
Beforeinstallingthedriver,disableallanti-virusprogramsandautomaticallyloading
programs.
aConnectoneendoftheUSBcabletothecomputer,theother
to the printer.
USB
bTurnonyourMacandyourprinter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.
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.
eWhenthemainmenuappears,clickEasy Install.
Note
SelectEasy Installinordertoinstalltheprinterdriver,on-screenmanuals,and
applicationsoftware.SelectCustom Installinordertochoosetheoptionsyouwould
liketoinstall.
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. Follow
theon-screeninstructionstoinstallthesoftware.
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Macintosh
®
Printer Driver Installation
h When the User Registrationscreenappears,clickRegister.
Note
Followon-screeninstructionstoregisteryourproduct.Youwillneedyourproduct
serialnumber,whichislocatedontheinsideoftheprinter.SeeStep1-g on the
frontpage.Ifyouintendtoregisterlater,double-click onthedesktopafterStep
j.
IfyourcomputerisnotconnectedtotheInternet,clickNext.
i When the Installation completed successfully screen
appears,click
Restart.
Thesystemisrestartedautomatically.
jAfterrestartingthecomputer,startPrinter Setup Utility
(start Print CenterifyouareusingMacOSXv.10.2.8)and
thencheckthattheprinternameyouwanttouseisshownin
Printer List.Iftheprinternameisnotdisplayed,clickAdd to
add the printer.
Formoredetailedinstructions,refertotheMacon-screenHelp.
Note
Ifthestraightlineismisalignedorprintqualityisnotsatisfactoryafterinstallingthe
printerdriver,youmayneedtoalignthePrintHead.Referto“Aligning the Print
Head” in the Quick Start Guide.
Software installation is now complete.
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