Canon PIXMA iP4300 Series Start Here page 2

Windows Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment
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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.
a Be sure to TURN THE PRINTER OFF before continuing.
(1) Press the POWER button.
(2) Make sure that the POWER lamp stops flashing.
b Turn 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.
Insert the Setup CD-ROM. The setup program should run
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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 .
When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.
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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 PhotoRecord and Adobe RGB (1998), click Custom Install and follow
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the on-screen instructions. If you are using Windows Me/98, Adobe RGB cannot
be installed.
When the list of applications to install appears, confirm the
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contents, click Install.
Note
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application below.
f Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
If a message asking for your confirmation to restart your
computer appears, click OK.
g When the Printer Connection screen appears, make sure
that the printer is connected to the computer with a USB
cable, 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 2 minutes, refer to "Trouble-
shooting" instructions in the User's Guide on-screen manual.
Part no. QT5-0427-V02 © 2006 Canon Inc. "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. "Adobe" and "Adobe RGB (1998)" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks
of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.
h When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, ensure
that a sheet of letter- or A4-size blank paper is loaded in the
Auto Sheet Feeder (top paper feeder). Click Execute, read
the message and click Print Head Alignment.
Note
• Print head alignment will take about 6 minutes to complete. Do not start another
operation here.
• Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
i Print head alignment is automatically adjusted by printing
the pattern below.
Note
• The pattern is printed in black and blue.
• When Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the ALARM
lamp on the printer will flash orange eleven times. Refer to "ALARM Lamp
Flashes Orange" in "Troubleshooting" of the User's Guide.
After print head alignment is completed, click Next.
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When the Installation Results screen appears, click Next.
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l Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product.
Note
When the User Registration screen appears, 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- on the front page.
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m 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.
Software installation and print head alignment
is now complete.
Macintosh Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment
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Important
Since Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or
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earlier 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.
a Turn 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.
b Double-click the Setup icon.
When the Authenticate screen appears, enter your
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administrator name and password. Click OK.
If you do not know your administrator name or password,
click , then follow the on-screen instructions.
d When 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.
e When the list of applications to install appears, confirm the
contents, then click Install.
Note
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application below.
Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen
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appears, click Next.
h Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product.
Note
When the User Registration screen appears, 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- e on the front page.
When the Installation completed successfully screen
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appears, click Restart.
The system is restarted automatically.
j Start the print head alignment procedure.
a. After restarting the computer, select Applications from the Go menu. Double-
click the Utilities folder, then the Printer Setup Utility (Print Center when
using Mac OS X v.10.2.8) icon.
b. When the Printer List screen appears, select iP4300, then click Utility (Con-
figure when using Mac OS X v.10.2.8) icon.
If the printer is not displayed on the Printer List, click Add to add the printer.
For details, follow the instructions in Mac Help.
c. Select iP4300 and click Maintenance.
d. Ensure that a sheet of letter- or A4-size blank paper is loaded in the Auto
Sheet Feeder (top paper feeder).
e. Click the down-arrow to select Test Print. Click the Print Head Alignment
icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
• Print head alignment will take about 6 minutes to complete. Do not start another
operation here.
• Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
Print head alignment is automatically adjusted by printing
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the pattern below.
Note
• The pattern is printed in black and blue.
• When Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the
ALARM lamp on the printer will flash orange eleven times. Refer to "ALARM
Lamp Flashes Orange" in "Troubleshooting" of the User's Guide.
Click Quit to exit the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
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Software installation and print head
alignment is now complete.
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