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    Office All-In-One series Getting Started Read Me First Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
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    Instructions including important information. Informational notes. Operations that take some time to complete. Indicates operations in Windows. Indicates operations in Macintosh. In this guide the U.S. and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac, and AirPort are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
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    included manuals and application software. Basic Guide Describes basic operations and media, and gives an introduction to other functions available. Advanced Guide Describes various operating procedures to make full use of machine. Troubleshooting Describes troubleshooting tips for problems you
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    4 Install the Print Head P.9 5 Install the Ink Tanks P.12 6 Load Paper P.15 7 Set Up for Fax Reception P.18 8 Select Connection Method P.21 9 Install the Software (USB Connection P.22 10 Wireless Setup P.28 Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup P.29 Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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    from which to use the machine) Fax Reception Setup P.18 - 20 Machine Wireless Setup P.21, 28 - 40 Machine Wired Setup P.21, 41 - 44 Software Installation P.21 - 27 Software Installation P.45 - 55 Software Installation P.56 P.45 - 55 Installation Complete Try Using the Machine P.57 - 62
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    the following devices are required depending on the connection method. Wireless Connection Wired Connection Access point or wireless router Router, etc. Ethernet cable A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b/g is required.  A commercial network device (router, etc.) and
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    it out. Check that all the items shown below are included in the box. Ink tanks (5: BK, M, Y, PGBK, C) Manuals Other documents Print Head A Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals) Power cord Telephone line cable • A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine
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    line needs to be connected. This section describes the basic method of telephone line connection. For other connection methods, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. When not using as a fax: Go to "3 Turn the Power On" on page 7. When using as both a fax and telephone: When using as a fax
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    3 1 2 B A Turn the Power On • Do not install the machine where an object may fall on it. The object may fall inside the machine, resulting in malfunction. • Do not place any object on top of the machine. It may fall into the machine when opening covers, resulting in malfunction. Insert the
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    3 4 □ Turning the power off Be sure to follow the procedure below. 1. Press the ON button (A) to turn off the machine. 2. Make sure that all the lamps on the Operation Panel C are not lit. E 1 A 2 D Use the { or } button (C) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD (
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    Install the Print Head 4 1 2 3 D E F D B A C G Open the Paper Output Tray (A). Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) and fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (C). Close the Document Cover (D) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). Make sure that the Print Head Holder moves to the
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    (J) or metal parts (K) of the Print Head. The machine may not print properly if you touch them. • 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
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    . Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily. • If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the
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    tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. • Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks. D Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (A) pointing up while being careful not to block the L-shape air hole (B). Slowly twist the orange protective cap 90
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    Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank. • Install in a well-lit environment. Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks. When the installation is completed properly, the Ink lamp lights red. Install all the other ink tanks in the same way according to the color
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    Cover) (E) slightly. 2. Fold the Scanning Unit Support (F) towards the left. 3. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover). • Do not touch print. This is normal operation. • If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed. • The LCD will turn
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    61 2 3 D Load Paper A B C Close the Paper Output Tray (A). Pull out the Cassette (B). • The Cassette supports plain paper only. To load specialty paper including photo paper, refer from on page 17. Move the Paper Guides (C) and (D) to both edges. 15
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    the paper stack is acceptable. Align the paper to the right side of the Cassette (1), and slide the Paper Guide against the left edge of the paper (2). Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the line (E). Insert the Cassette slowly
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    F Prepare the Paper Support (F). 1. Open it. 2. Withdraw it upwards. 3. Tilt it back. 9 10 11 I H G Move the Paper Guides (G) to both edges including photo paper in the Rear Tray. Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper. Make sure that the height of the paper
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    according to your needs. You can change the receive mode any time. Refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. Intended Use Receive Mode • Want to use a telephone line for voice calls and faxes. • a fax only. FAX only mode • If you use Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service DRPD
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    FAX only mode FAX priority mode TEL priority mode Responses to Calls in Each Mode When a fax call arrives: When a voice call arrives: While the telephone's ringtone sounds, pick up the handset. When the fax reception starts, replace the handset. If an answering machine is connected, the fax is
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    1 A 2 B 3 C Press the FAX button (A). The fax standby screen is displayed. Press the FUNCTION button (B), then use the { or } button (C) to select a receive mode. Press the OK button. The fax standby screen returns. 20 7 Set Up for Fax Reception
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    your device (access point, router, etc.) supports wireless connection or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied with the device, or contact its manufacturer. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g. If Your Device Supports Wired Connection Check if it
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    instructions and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during restarting. The installation resumes once your computer has restarted. • Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.4.10 or earlier are not supported. □ If you connect the machine via USB cable before installing the software
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    start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) 23
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    the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue or Yes. 3 24 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. or password, click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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    this software later. For details, refer to "Useful Software Applications" in the onscreen manual: Basic Guide after installation is complete. Select Use the printer via USB, then click Next. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. 9 Install the Software (USB
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    Registration B □ If the Extended Survey Program screen appears When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with a • If the power is on, the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) is opened. If you can agree to Extended Survey Program,
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    If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer. For Macintosh: It is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the Solution Menu and the on-screen manual or page 58 to start using the machine. 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) 27
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    have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Add (connect) the machine to the network. An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without using an access point, is not supported
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    your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon. com/downloadlibrary). If you are unable to retrieve the network key or other settings, refer to the manual of your access point or router
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    B D C Press the Setup button (A). The Setup menu screen is displayed. Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button. Use the { or } button (C) to select Yes, then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. 30 10
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    • If you are living in an apartment, nearby access points in use may be detected. When one of the above screens is displayed, enter the network key you wrote down on page 29 using the • For details on character entry, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. 10 Wireless Setup 31
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    is correct, then enter it again. If a connection still cannot be established, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Press the COPY button (F). The copy standby screen is displayed. 32 10 Wireless Setup Next, read "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 45!
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    Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Read this section only 1 when setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS A (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If not using WPS, the following procedure is not necessary. 2 B Press the Setup button (A). The Setup
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    not completed within 10 minutes. If the timeout error screen appears, press the OK button, then perform the setup again and set the new PIN code displayed on the screen to the access point. If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. 34 10 Wireless Setup
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    appears, press the OK button, then start over from . • If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Press the COPY button (E). The copy standby screen is displayed. Next, read "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 45! 10 Wireless Setup 35
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    setting up by using the WCN, establish wireless communication between the computer and the access point. • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss • USB flash drives with security enabled may not be used. • The machine supports "WCN-UFD". 1 - A Windows Vista Windows 7 1 2 - (P.38
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    , then click Next. When the above screen appears, remove the USB flash drive from the computer, then click Close. Go to on page 39. 10 Wireless Setup 37
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    Control Panel > View network status and tasks > Manage wireless networks. Select the network name (SSID) from the list and right-click it, then select Properties. Select Copy this network profile to a USB flash drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the USB flash drive to the computer
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    button (A). The Setup menu screen is displayed. Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button. Use the { or } button (C) to select Yes, then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. Select Other setup, then press
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    remove the USB flash drive from the machine. The Setup menu screen returns. Press the COPY button (F). The copy standby screen is displayed. 40 10 Wireless Setup Next, read "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 45!
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    to your device's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer. • In an office setup, consult your network wireless and wired connection at the same time. • If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting
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    1 A B 2 C Remove the Cap (A), then connect a network device (router, etc.) with an Ethernet cable (B). Press the Setup button (C). The Setup menu screen is displayed. 42 11 Wired Setup
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    3 4 5 DD E Use the [ or ] button (D) to select Device settings, then press the OK button. Use the { or } button (E) to select LAN settings, Select Change wireless/wired, then press the OK then press the OK button. button. 11 Wired Setup 43
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    6 7 F Select Wired LAN active, press the OK button. The LAN settings screen returns. Press the COPY button (F). The copy standby screen is displayed. Next, read "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 45! 44 11 Wired Setup
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    on, a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access. • Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.4.10 or earlier are not supported. □ Easy-WebPrint EX If you are
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    in Computer or My Computer. When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE. 46 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue or Yes on the User or password, click the help button, then follow the on-screen instructions.
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    • You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install. When installing the XPS Printer Driver, select the MP Drivers at the same time. • For details on useful functions of the XPS Printer Driver, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide after installation is complete. Click Install
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    on network, then click Next. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next. • If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection method is not correctly selected in . − For
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    displayed. Refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Next again on the screen in . Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 54! 7 On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MX870 series in Printers, then click Next. • If
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    Register Printer. □ Proceed to the section that relates to your operating system for further installation instructions. Mac OS X v.10.6.x v.10.5.x Go to on page 51. v.10.4.11 Go to on page 51. • The alphanumeric characters after Canon MX870 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC
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    2 - B Mac OS X v.10.4.11 1 1 2 Select Canon MX870 series and click Add. Go to on page 52. When the Printer List window appears, click Add. • When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add. Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window. 12 Install the Software (Network
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    Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MX870 series in the list of printers, then click Add. Make sure that Canon MX870 series is added to the list of printers. Go to . When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner. 52 12 Install the Software (Network Connection)
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    4 5 Select Canon MX870 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK. Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen. Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 54! 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) 53
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    instructions to proceed with the software installation . The product serial number is required when registering the product. The serial number is located inside the machine (as shown in the illustration). • If the power is on, the Print Head Holder will move when the Scanning
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    2 3 Using the Machine from Additional Computers Now that the wireless/wired connection of the machine is complete, it can be used from additional computers on the same network. Install software including the drivers on the computer from which you want to use the machine. Other settings are not
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    Additional Computers 13 If the machine is already connected to a wireless/wired connection, it can be used from additional computers on the you want to use the machine. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Other settings are not required. Additional computers on the same
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    ! For example, • Open the on-screen manual with a single click. • Open various application software with a single click. How to open the on-screen manual Click this button to open the on-screen manual. How to start Solution Menu If you have a problem with machine settings, click this button. Click
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    Try Copying 1 2 3 1 2 CB D A Load A4 or Letter-sized plain paper into the Cassette (A). This section describes how to perform a standard copy. • For details, refer to "6 Load Paper" on page 15. 1. Open the Paper Output Tray (B). 2. Open the Output Tray Extension (C). Open the Document
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    Black button and Color button light up. For the procedure to copy on paper other than plain paper, refer to "Copying" in the on‑screen manual: Advanced Guide. 14 Try Using the Machine 59
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    "6 Load Paper" on page 17. Start Solution Menu from the Canon Solution Menu icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh), then click One-Click to Photo Print. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts. Select the image you Machine For more information, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
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    on the country or region of your residence. Open the Document Tray (C), then move the Document Guides (D) to both edges. • For details on supported documents and settings for image quality, density (brightness), etc., refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. 14 Try Using the Machine 61
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    the fax number. The fax is sent. • For details on sender information, refer to "Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. • When the machine is ready for faxing, the Black button and Color button light up. 62 14 Try Using the Machine For other procedures to
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    sheet Scanner driver Maximum scanning size Scanning resolution Gradation (Input/ Output) Scan Specifications TWAIN One-touch speed dial (max. 3 destinations) Coded speed dial (max. 100 destinations) Group dial (max. 102 destinations) Regular dialing (with Numeric buttons) Automatic redialing Manual
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    Media Center. • Macintosh: Hard Disk must be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or Mac OS Extended. • Macintosh: After upgrading from Mac OS X v.10.5 or lower to Mac OS X v.10.6, install software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. • Internet Explorer 7 or later is required to install Easy
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    -Free Tech Support- 1-800-OK-CANON This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), during the warranty period. Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) support is available at 1-866-251-3752. Ordering Information The following ink tanks
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Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
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