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Quick Start Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon
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Color Scanner - Color Copier - Fax.
This Quick Start Guide describes
the steps you follow to unpack
and set up your new
multi-talented color printer.
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Page 1: Color Bubble Jet Printer
Important! You must follow the steps described in this Quick Start Guide. It's a good idea to read the entire Quick Start Guide before you start to set up the MultiPASS C5500. FRONT COVER = PAGE 1 Printer MultiPASS ™... -
Page 2: Hardware And Software Requirements
6.6 feet in length is recommended. CD ROM drive (2X or better) (If you do not have a CD ROM drive, you can call the Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Customer Care Center to order the MultiPASS Desktop Manager and Printer Driver on diskettes.) These configurations are required by the MultiPASS Printer Driver, MultiPASS Desktop Manager for Windows, and ScanGear for MultiPASS. - Page 3 Be sure to register electronically or fill out your Registration card and send it to Canon. After you set up the MultiPASS C5500, you can fax the Registration card directly to Canon (see the Registration card for details).
- Page 4 LCD display. Setting Up the MultiPASS C5500 Place the main unit of the MultiPASS C5500 on a level surface with plenty of room to work. Attaching Miscellaneous Items Attach the Fit the tabs on the sending document...
- Page 5 Squeeze the ends of the support and insert them in the slots on the output tray; output tray then gently release them. extension. DOCUMENT GUIDE OUTPUT TRAY EXTENSION CANON MPC-5500/QSG, Page 5 - File: 55-QSP5.eps W. Swanlund CORREX> August 12 '98...
- Page 6 MultiPASS C5500. answering If you have only one telephone line and plan to use the MultiPASS C5500 machine, or for receiving both faxes and voice calls, you must attach a telephone and/or data modem.
- Page 7 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel interface port on your computer. If you plan to use the MultiPASS C5500 without connecting it to your computer, see Appendix B of your User's Manual for instructions on how to program your name and fax number.
- Page 8 Plug the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet (three-pronged outlet). The MultiPASS C5500 has no power switch. The power is on as long as the system is plugged in. The MultiPASS C5500 is equipped with a 3-prong, grounding-type plug (the third pin is a grounding pin).
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Page 9: Bj ® Cartridge Guidelines
See your User's Manual for complete details on BJ cartridge and BJ tank maintenance. Caution HOLD HERE ONLY PRINT HEAD DO NOT TOUCH FUNCTION in the LCD panel; press HEAD CLEANING button. CARTRIDGE INK CARTRIDGE STORAGE BOX CANON MPC-5500/QSG, Page 9 - File: 55-QSP9.eps W. Swanlund button; START/COPY. CORREX> Aug. 15 '98... -
Page 10: Installing The Bj Cartridge
The LCD reads: When you plug in the MultiPASS C5500 for the first time the cartridge holder moves to the center of the unit so you can install the BJ cartridge. If the cartridge holder is not in the center, press the on the operator panel. - Page 11 Hold the BJ cartridge on the sides only. Do not touch the silver plate on the bottom of the cartridge, or the silver metal or circuit area on the side. PRINT HEAD LOCK LEVER TAPE CANON MPC-5500/QSG, Page 11 - File: 55-QSP11.eps W. Swanlund CORREX> August 16 '98...
- Page 12 — left position Right position for printing envelopes r t r l - 2 l - 2 PAPER THICKNESS LEVER r t r l - 2 l - 2 CANON MPC-5500/QSG, Page 12 - File: 55-QSP12.eps W. Swanlund UPDATE2> August 13 '98...
- Page 13 The MultiPASS C5500 cleans the print head and then displays the date and mode. The printer is now in Standby mode. Unplug the MultiPASS C5500 ONLY when it is in Standby mode (the date and Receive mode show in the display).
- Page 14 Fan a stack of Fan the edge that will feed into the MultiPASS C5500 first; then tap the stack on paper and place a flat surface to even its edges. it into the Make sure the right edge of the stack is aligned with the right side of the sheet feeder.
- Page 15 MultiPASS C5500. If you plan to use the MultiPASS C5500 as a standalone fax machine, see Appendix B of your User's Manual for instructions on how to program your name and fax number.
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Page 16: Starting The Setup Program
4. If any Windows applications start automatically, close them before you start installation. 5. Make sure the Canon Creative Pro CD is not yet inserted in your CD drive. Make sure Windows 98/95 starts. If you see a "New Hardware Found", "Update Device Driver Wizard", or "New Hardware Wizard"... - Page 17 When you see the Windows 98/95 Desktop, follow these steps. 1. Insert the Canon Creative Pro CD into your CD drive. If Setup starts automatically, go to step 3. If Setup doesn't start, from the taskbar, click Start and then Run.
- Page 18 Following the Setup Program The Setup program loads your Canon MultiPASS C5500 software in this order: First you select the software you want to install. Make sure the MultiPASS C5500 is highlighted and click Next. You see a Software License Agreement. Be sure to read this agreement. You must confirm the license agreement to continue.
- Page 19 Therefore, its functions are activated whenever you start Windows. The MultiPASS Server monitors and controls all the communication between your computer and the MultiPASS C5500. Before you can print, scan, or PC fax, the MultiPASS Server must be active. The next time you restart your computer, you may see the "New Hardware Found"...
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Page 20: Multipass Hardware Cannot Initialize
5. If the above procedures do not resolve the problem, please call the Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Customer Care Center; see the back cover for details. -
Page 21: Using The Multipass Desktop Manager
Look for the Canon Creative Pro Quick Start Guide inside the CD packet. It describes all the great software that comes with Canon Creative Pro, and how to run the various programs. Using the MultiPASS Desktop Manager You start the MultiPASS Desktop Manager from the Programs list —... -
Page 22: The Paper Tab
From the Printers folder, select the printer, click the right mouse button, and then select Properties from the drop down list. The Paper Tab SELECT PAGE ORIENTATION SPECIFY PAPER SIZE SELECT TYPE OF PAPER SPECIFY PAPER FEED METHOD CANON MPC-5500/QSG, Page 22 - File: 55-QSP22.eps W. Swanlund CORREX> August 16 '98... -
Page 23: The Setting Tab
BC-22e PHOTO BJ CARTRIDGE The Setting Tab Congratulations You are now ready to start using your new MultiPASS C5500. For additional information on the features and operation of your MultiPASS, see your User’s Manual. SELECT PRINT QUALITY MODE SELECT IMAGE COLOR... -
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©1998 Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Canon, BJ and BJC are registered trademarks and BCI, Bubble Jet, PhotoRealism and "See What We Mean" are trademarks of Canon Inc. All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners.