Canon PIXMA MP520 MP520 series Easy Setup Instructions

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Easy Setup Instructions

Loading Paper

This machine offers two paper sources to load

printing paper; the Rear Tray, found at the top

of the machine, and the Front Tray, found at

the front of the machine.

Note

At purchase, the machine is set to feed from

the Rear Tray.

You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain

paper in the Front Tray. When using any other

type of paper, load it in the Rear Tray.

For loading paper in the Front Tray, refer to

“Loading Paper” in the

Quick Start Guide

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Rear Tray

Front Tray

Loading Paper in the Rear Tray

a

Load the paper in the Rear Tray

with the print side facing UP.

b

Align the paper stack against the

Cover Guide on the right side of

the Paper Support.

c

Pinch the Paper Guide and slide

it against the left side of the paper

stack.

Cover Guide

Paper Guide

Print side facing UP.

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Photo All-In-One

Unpack the Machine

Please confirm 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.

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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

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a

Place the machine on a flat and

horizontal surface, and do not place

any objects in front of the machine.

Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull

out the Paper Support, and then open

the Front Tray and extend the Output

Paper Support.

Caution

Before turning on the machine, remove all the

shipping tapes and protective material on the out-

side of the machine. Then open the Front Tray.

b

Plug the power cord in the back of the

machine and connect the other end to

the wall outlet.

Document Cover

Important

• Plug the power cord all the way in, since it may

be difficult to plug.

• Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.

• Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.

c

Open the Operation Panel, then press

the

ON/OFF

button to turn on the

machine.

The machine will initialize. Wait until the

Power

lamp stops flashing and remains lit green.

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Prepare the Machine

d

Use the

{

or

}

button on the

Operation Panel to select the language

for the LCD, then press the

OK

button.

(1) Press the

{

or

}

button to select the

language.

(2) Press the

OK

button.

Important

If an unintended language is displayed on the

LCD, press the Back button on the Operation

Panel to return to the Language selection screen.

Once the message “

Install the print head and

set the ink tank.

” appears, go to

e

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e

Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover)

open, and set the Scanning Unit

Support to hold the cover. The Print

Head Holder moves to the center.

Scanning Unit (Printer Cover)

Scanning Unit Support

f

Write down the serial number located

inside the machine. You will need this

to register your product.

Serial Number Location

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Install the Ink Tanks

2

Install the Print Head

a

Remove the Print Head from its

package.

Caution

There may be some transparent or light blue 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.

b

Remove the orange protective cap from

the Print Head and discard it.

Protective Cap

Print Head Nozzles

Electrical Contacts

Note

Do not touch the print head nozzles and the electrical

contacts.

c

Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever

until it stops. The Print Head Lock

Lever may feel heavy.

d

Insert the Print Head.

Do not touch!

e

Push the Print Head to hold it in place,

and lower the Print Head Lock Lever

carefully.

Note

For the ink tanks compatible with this machine, refer to

the back cover of the

Quick Start Guide

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a

Pull the orange tape in the direction of

the arrow to peel off the protective film

and remove the film completely.

If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink

may leak out or may not eject properly.

b

Twist off and discard the orange

protective cap located on the bottom of

the ink tank.

Electrical Contacts

Ink Port

Protective Cap

Do not press!

Important

• Do not touch the electrical contacts.

• Do not touch the ink port.

c

Insert the ink tank into the right-hand

slot and press the

mark on the ink

tank until it clicks into place.

d

Make sure the ink lamp lights red.

Refer to the color

guide on the Print

Head Lock Lever.

e

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).

Important

The machine starts the preparatory operation.

It takes about 2 minutes. Do not start another

operation until the machine has stopped making

operating noises.

f

When the message “

Perform head

alignment if colors/lines are

misaligned

” is displayed, press the

OK

button. The copy standby screen will be

displayed.

Important

When printing for the first or second time after

setup, the print will take a minute or two before it

becomes ready to print.

Note

If lines are misaligned or the print result is not

satisfactory, perform the print head alignment.

Refer to “Aligning the Print Head” in “Routine

Maintenance” of the

Quick Start Guide

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If the

Alarm

lamp is lit and an error message is

displayed on the LCD, refer to “An Error Message Is

Displayed on the LCD” in “Troubleshooting” of the

Quick Start Guide

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Hardware setup is complete.

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f

Make sure that the Print Head is

installed properly.

OK

Important

• Be sure that the Print Head Lock Lever is

pressed all the way down, and that the Print

Head is locked firmly in place. If the Print Head

is tilted forward, or the Print Head Lock Lever is

pressed only halfway down, raise the Print Head

Lock Lever and remove the Print Head, and then

reinstall the Print Head.

• If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open

for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder

moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scan-

ning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Holder to

the center.

Canon PIXMA MP520 MP520 series Easy Setup Instructions

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