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Canon PIXMA iP5200R Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide QA7-3632-V01...

  • Page 2: Exif Print

    AC 110-120V, 50-60Hz AC 220-240V, 50-60Hz Conformity declaration for R&TTE We, Canon hereby declare that this equipment (printer) PIXMA iP5200R is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for at uncontrolled equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cannot connect to the printer (the printer is not detected) ......

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Canon Inkjet Printer. This Setup Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.

  • Page 5: Setup Outline

    Set Up the Printer and the Computer. ® ® (for Windows see page 18, for Macintosh see page 32) Install the driver to use the printer and the software to connect it to a network. Setup complete The printer is now ready for use.

  • Page 6: Confirming Your Connection Type

    LAN cable, the printer connection method becomes wired LAN. • We recommend that you do not use the printer over a wired and wireless LAN at the same time since advanced network knowledge is required.

  • Page 7: Connecting Over Wireless Lan Via An Access Point

    Your computer communicates with the printer via an access point (the infrastructure mode). To share the printer among multiple computers, connect them to the access point. • When using this printer in a wireless LAN setup, use the infrastructure mode. It does not support the ad-hoc mode.

  • Page 8: Connecting Over Wired Lan

    A hub and LAN cable are required to connect this printer to a wired LAN. These must be purchased separately. The type of device in use in your network may vary. Refer to the manual of your device or contact its manufacturer for details.

  • Page 9: Combination Of Usb Connection And Lan (Wireless Or Wired)

    A computer communicates directly with the printer with a USB cable, while other computers are connected over a wireless LAN (infrastructure mode). You can exploit this configuration by setting up the printer over either a USB connection first, or over a wireless connection first.

  • Page 10: Using Both Usb Cable And Wired Lan Connections

    You need to perform setup both on the computer to be used with USB connection and on the computers to be used over wired LAN. We recommend that you do not use the printer over a wired and wireless LAN at the same time since advanced network knowledge is required.

  • Page 11: Setting Up

    • Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the power outlet after turning off the printer.
  • Page 12 Print Head Lock Lever Serial number location Plug the printer in. Turn on the printer. Do NOT turn on the computer yet. The POWER lamp flashes green and the printer begins to operate. Wait until the POWER lamp remains lit green.

  • Page 13: Print Head

    Place the Print Head in the holder. The print head will rest at a slight angle. Be careful not to touch any parts inside the printer. Lock the Print Head into place by carefully lowering the lever. Do not touch the lever once the Print Head has been installed.

  • Page 14: Installing The Ink Tanks

    Installing the Ink Tanks • For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children. • Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. •...

  • Page 15: Loading Paper

    Check the labels to make sure that each tank is in the correct position. Ensure that all the ink tanks are installed in the order directed by the label. The printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. Put back the Inner Cover and close the Top Cover.
  • Page 16 • Other than the Auto Sheet Feeder, you can load paper in the Cassette. For information on loading the print media in the Cassette, refer to the User’s Guide. • You can select the paper source also from the printer driver. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.

  • Page 17: Confirming The Setup Environment

    • Close any open software applications including anti-virus, computer security and other software. If using over a USB connection, preparation is now complete. See “Setting Up the Printer and the Computer (Windows)” on page 18 or “Setting Up the Printer and the Computer (Macintosh)” on page 32.

  • Page 18: On Firewalls

    A firewall is a system that prevents unauthorized access to a local network from the outside. When setting up the printer for a use over a network, disable the firewall of your security software during the setup. Any firewall feature provided by security software may prevent proper setup or communication over a network.

  • Page 19: Confirming Settings Of Your Access Point

    Confirming Settings of your Access Point When setting up the printer to be used over wireless LAN, the printer’s network settings are configured to match those of the access point. Therefore, if you are using wireless LAN, we recommend that you confirm the necessary information on the access point before entering the setup process.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Printer And The Computer (Windows)

    Computer (Windows) Installing the Software If the following screen appears automatically, click Cancel to quit the screen, turn off the printer, and remove the USB cable, then resume setup. Re-insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD- ROM. Place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 21: The Screen

    The next step depends on whether using the printer for the first time and how to connect the printer: Set up procedures Choose a connection method based on how you intend to connect to the printer. For example, if the connection between the computer and access point is wireless and the printer and access point are connected by LAN cable, the printer connection method becomes wired LAN.

  • Page 22: First-Time Setup For Use Over Wireless Lan

    First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN When you are setting up the printer to be used over wireless LAN (infrastructure mode), follow these steps to set up the printer and your computer. In the Setup Method screen, select Set up the printer and the computer and click Next.

  • Page 23: Turn On The Printer

    Turn on the printer. If the printer is recognized, the next screen will appear automatically. If the connection is not recognized, click Help and follow instructions on how to solve the problem. When the Setup Preparations dialog box is displayed, confirm that preparation is complete, then click Next.
  • Page 24 If the target access point is not displayed in the list, see “The target access point is not detected” in “Troubleshooting” on page 52. The printer may communicate with other access points used in the vicinity. 2. Confirm the Encryption column of the selected access point.
  • Page 25 Measuring of the communication status starts, and the results are displayed. Measuring takes a few minutes. You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel. You also examine the detailed status of the communication link after setup by using the Canon IJ Network Tool.

  • Page 26: First-Time Setup For Use Over Wired Lan

    First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN When you are setting up the printer to be used over wired LAN, follow these steps to set up the printer and your computer. Confirm the measurement results, then click Finish. Ensure that...
  • Page 27 When the screen shown on the left appears, connect the printer with a USB cable. To set up a printer that is not yet connected to a LAN, connect to it by USB. Turn on the printer. If the printer is recognized, the next screen will appear automatically.
  • Page 28 Address dialog box appears. Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Connect to retry detection. If the printer is still not detected, refer to “The Set Printer IP Address / Printer IP Address Setup dialog box is displayed during setup”...

  • Page 29: Setting Up For Use With Usb Connection

    Setting Up for Use with USB Connection When you are setting up the printer to be used as a standalone printer with USB connection, follow these steps. Perform print head alignment before you start using your printer. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 30.

  • Page 30: Setting Up An Additional Computer To Use A Printer Already Connected To A Network

    To do this, use the Canon IJ Network Tool on a computer that is already set up. • Make sure the computer you are setting up is NOT connected to the printer via a USB cable. This setup procedure does not involve connecting the USB cable.
  • Page 31 • When using wired LAN, confirm that the printer is connected to the hub. • Ensure that the printer is not set to use access control. If the firewall function is turned on in Windows XP...

  • Page 32: Aligning The Print Head

    Next. Click Finish in the Setup Completion dialog box. If you changed the port name when setting up the printer from another computer, that name is displayed in Printer Model. For details, see “Changing the port name” in “Troubleshooting” on page 61.
  • Page 33 • To view the On-screen Manual, double-click the iP5200R On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP5200R Manual and iP5200R On-screen Manual. ® • Microsoft Internet Explorer Read the message and click Print Head Alignment.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Printer And The Computer (Macintosh)

    Setting Up the Printer and the Computer (Macintosh) Installing the Software Place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, double- click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop. Double-click the Setup icon.
  • Page 35 When the computer restarts, Canon IJ Network Tool will start up. The next step depends on whether using the printer for the first time and how to connect the printer: When the list of applications to install appears, verify the contents, click Install, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 36: First-Time Setup For Use Over Wireless Lan

    • “First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN” First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN When you are setting up the printer to be used over wireless LAN (infrastructure mode), follow these steps to set up the printer and your computer.

  • Page 37: Access Point

    Printers, then click OK. If Canon IJ Network Tool does not start automatically, select Library - Printers - Canon - IJPrinter - Utilities - Canon IJ Network Tool. • If the The printer could not be detected message...
  • Page 38 If the printer is not detected automatically, the Printer IP Address Setup dialog box is displayed. Click Connect to connect to the printer. If the printer is still not detected, see “The Set Printer IP Address / Printer IP Address Setup dialog box is displayed during...
  • Page 39 Measuring takes a few minutes. You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel. You also examine the detailed status of the communication link after setup by using the Canon IJ Network Tool. Confirm the measurement results, then click Finish.

  • Page 40: First-Time Setup For Use Over Wired Lan

    First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN When you are setting up the printer to be used over wired LAN, follow these steps to set up the printer and your computer. Click Add. Select CANON IJ Network from the pop-up menu, select iP5200R from the list of printers, and click Add.
  • Page 41 Printers, then click OK. If Canon IJ Network Tool does not start automatically, select Library - Printers - Canon - IJPrinter - Utilities - Canon IJ Network Tool. • If the The printer could not be detected message...
  • Page 42 The iP5200R connected with a USB cable is detected automatically. If the printer was not detected, the Printer IP Address Setup dialog box appears. Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Connect to retry detection.

  • Page 43: Setting Up For Use With Usb Connection

    Setting Up for Use with USB Connection When you are setting up the printer to be used as a standalone printer with USB connection, follow these steps. Select CANON IJ Network from the pop-up menu, select iP5200R from the list of printers, and click Add.
  • Page 44 Network Tool pop-up menu, and click Printer Setup Utility (Print Center on Mac OS X v.10.2). If Canon IJ Network Tool does not start automatically, select Applications from the Go menu, double-click the Utilities folder, double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon, and then proceed to step 5.

  • Page 45: Setting Up An Additional Computer To Use A Printer Already Connected To A Network

    Already Connected to a Network This section describes how to enable a client to use a printer that is already connected to a wireless or wired LAN (setup from another computer is complete). This setup procedure only requires settings to be made on the client computer.
  • Page 46 Center on Mac OS X v.10.2). When the screen shown on the left appears, click Cancel. Click Add. Select CANON IJ Network from the pop-up menu, select iP5200R from the list of printers, and click Add. • The alphanumeric string after the printer name is its MAC address.

  • Page 47: Aligning The Print Head

    Utility. If your printer name is not displayed in Printer List, click Add to add the printer. For details, refer to the Printer Setup Utility Help in the Mac Help. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select your printer from the Name list and click Configure.
  • Page 48 Top Cover while printing. Ensure that the pattern on the left is printed. The Print Head is aligned automatically. The printer is now ready to use. • If the pattern is not printed successfully, refer to “Eleven Flashes” in “The ALARM Lamp Flashes Orange”...

  • Page 49: Basic Operations

    • If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately switch the printer off and always unplug the printer. Contact your local Canon service representative. • To avoid injury, never put your hand or fingers inside the printer while it is printing.

  • Page 50: Printing With Macintosh

    Ensure that the proper lamp of the paper source is lit. If not, press the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. If you cannot select the paper source, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. Click Print. Printing will start in a few moments.

  • Page 51: Replacing An Ink Tank

    Replacing an Ink Tank When the printer runs out of ink, replace the empty ink tank with a new one. Specify the following ink tanks when purchasing. Black : CLI-8BK Yellow : CLI-8Y If the Top Cover is opened more than ten minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right side. If this occurs, close the Top Cover, and open it again.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    58 • The Another access point with the same SSID exists is displayed during setup, page 58 • The Set Printer IP Address / Printer IP Address Setup dialog box is displayed during setup, page 58 • The Printer Network Setup dialog box is displayed during setup, page 60 •...

  • Page 53: Cannot Connect To The Access Point (The Access Point Is Not Detected)

    • The USB cable is securely connected to the correct port. • The printer driver is already installed. • The printer is turned on. If it is, turn it off and then turn it on again. • There is no barrier or obstacle between the access point and the printer.

  • Page 54: The Target Access Point Is Not Detected

    When encryption is set to the access point, set up the encryption of the printer to match the settings of the access point. If the WEP/ WPA (encryption key) is different in the printer and the access point, the printer cannot communicate with the access point.

  • Page 55: How To Set A Network Key/Network Password

    • Enter the network key in the same format and length as the access point. • Besides the encryption, settings of access control and SSID/network name must match between the printer and the access point in order to set up the printer to communicate with the access point.

  • Page 56: How To Set A Wep/Wpa Key

    If you do not know the access point WEP key, refer to documentation provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Example: Using 64 bit key length, when the string “canon” is entered, an access point generates the following codes. Key 1: C9 42 28 B8 AE...

  • Page 57: Cannot Connect To The Printer (The Printer Is Not Detected)

    When encryption is set to the access point, set up the encryption of the printer to match the settings of the access point. If the WEP/ WPA (encryption key) is different in the printer and the access point, the printer cannot communicate with the access point.

  • Page 58: The Following Screen Is Displayed During Setup

    The following screen is displayed during setup Problem The Access Points The Access Points dialog box is displayed when: dialog box is displayed - No access point is detected. during setup - Multiple access points are detected. - Entry of a network key is necessary to communicate with the target access Select the target access point, then perform necessary operation such as setting of encryption.

  • Page 59: The An Access Point Could Not Be Detected Is Displayed During Setup

    Problem The Access Points Configuration dialog box is displayed The detailed settings dialog box is displayed. The network password (WEP) or during setup the network key (WPA) selected in Encryption Method can be confirmed and (Continued) changed. Connect Connects to the specified access point. Network (SSID) Enter the Network (SSID) set to the access point.

  • Page 60: The Printer Could Not Be Connected To The Specified Access Point Is Displayed During Setup

    The following dialog box is displayed if no printer was detected on the network. Address / Printer IP Specify the IP address of the printer and click the Connect button to retry the Address Setup dialog detection of the target printer.
  • Page 61 (3) Connect Searches for the printer with the specified settings. If the printer is still not be detected with a specified IP address, see “Cannot connect to the printer (the printer is not detected)”...

  • Page 62: The Printer Network Setup Dialog Box Is Displayed During Setup

    Select this when you are not currently connected to a network but want to set up the computer with the settings specified to the printer. After setup, confirm that the printer and the computer (or the access point, when using wireless LAN) can communicate with each other. If not, perform network setup again.

  • Page 63: Re-Setting The Printer

    For information on how to print out the printer network setting information, “Printing and Initializing Network Settings” on page 69. To display the Network Information dialog box, in the Canon IJ Network Tool, select Network Information from the View menu.

  • Page 64: Checking The Ip Address Or The Mac Address Of The Computer

    Checking the network See “Printing and Initializing Network Settings” on page 69 to print out printer setting information setting information. If it fails, use Canon IJ Network Tool or Network Configuration to confirm the network settings from the computer. Confirming the version...

  • Page 65: Printing Photographs Directly From A Pictbridge Compliant Device

    • Canon Bubble Jet Direct allows you to print photos from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital video camcorder without a computer by simply connecting the digital camera or digital video camcorder to this printer.
  • Page 66 Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your device. (1) Ensure that the device is turned off. (2) Connect the device to the printer using the USB cable (for connection to a computer) supplied with the device.

  • Page 67: Printing Photographs Directly From A Pictbridge Compliant Device

    The settings explained on the following pages cannot be made on some devices. If any setting cannot be made, the default setting explained above is used. Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge compliant device are used in the description given below.
  • Page 68 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 10 x 15 cm / 4" x 6" in Paper size. This size can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compliant devices (note that it cannot be selected for some models).
  • Page 69 You can change the printer’s default PictBridge print settings, such as paper size and type. To do this, install the Canon Setup Utility from the included CD-ROM and connect the printer to a computer. For details, refer to the User’s Guide.

  • Page 70: Printing Photographs Directly From A Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera

    Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera The following is a list of media types that can be set on a Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera along with their limitations when connected to this printer. Media Types for Digital Camera...

  • Page 71: Printing And Initializing Network Settings

    Network Settings Printing Out Network Setting Information To print the current network settings of the printer, ensure that the printer is turned on then hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes six times, then release it. The information as follows is printed out. For details on the network setting information, refer to “Printing Out Network Setting Information”...
  • Page 72 Start Canon IJ Network Tool. How to start up Canon IJ Network Tool On Windows, double-click the Canon IJ Network Tool shortcut icon on the desktop. Otherwise, follow the procedure below. (1) Click Start and select All programs (or Programs).
  • Page 73 Conformity declaration for R&TTE Czech Canon tímto prohlašuje, že tento PIXMA iP5200R je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Danish Undertegnede Canon erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr PIXMA iP5200R overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 74 överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Icelandic Hér með lýsir Canon yfir því að PIXMA iP5200R er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norwegian Canon erklærer herved at utstyret PIXMA iP5200R er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

  • Page 75: Regulatory Information

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza...
  • Page 76 The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer. For details on ink tank replacement, refer to “Replacing an Ink Tank” in this guide. QA7-3632-V01 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2005 PRINTED IN THAILAND...

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