Canon PIXMA MX310 SERIES Setup Instructions

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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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Prepare the Machine
a Place the machine on a flat and horizontal surface, and do not
place any objects in front of the machine.
Remove all the shipping tapes and protective material on the outside of the
machine.
Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with both hands, and pull
b
the Scanning Unit Support down into place.
Scanning Unit (Printer Cover)
Scanning Unit
Support
Remove the protective material on the right side.
c
Protective Material
Caution
Before turning on the machine, remove all of the shipping tapes.
Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning
d
Unit Support back to its original position, and then gently close
the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with both hands.
e Connect the telephone line and any necessary external device.
You can connect an external device (telephone or answering machine) if
necessary.
Remove the Telephone connector cap to connect the external device.
Telephone
Connector Cap
Connect the telephone
line cable to the wall jack.
Connect external devices as follows:
External device jack Telephone line jack
Built-in computer modem and telephone
Telephone or answering machine
Telephone or
Telephone TEL LINE
answering machine Telephone
Machine Computer Machine
line
Important
Be sure to use the bundled telephone line cable.

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Easy Setup Instructions
f Plug the power cord in the back of the machine and connect the
other end to the wall outlet.
Document Cover
Power Cord
Important
• Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.
• Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the machine. The machine
g
will initialize. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and
remains lit green.
Press the [ or ] button on the Operation Panel to select the
h
language for the LCD, then press the OK button.
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Important
If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button to return
to the LANGUAGE SETTING screen.
Once the message "SET INK CARTRIDGE" appears, go to i.
Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with both hands, and pull
i
the Scanning Unit Support down into place. The FINE Cartridge
Holder automatically moves to the left.
Write down the serial number located inside the machine. You
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will need this to register your product.
Telephone
line
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.
2

Install the FINE Cartridges

a Remove the Black FINE Cartridge from its box.
Remove the protective tape gently.
b
Protective Tape
Important
• Do not touch the electrical contacts or Print Head Nozzles on a FINE Cartridge.
The machine may not print out properly if you touch it.
• Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it.
• Be careful not to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the
removed protective tape.
Insert the Black FINE Cartridge slightly slanted into the left slot
c
.
B
]
Make sure that the message "COVER IS OPEN" is displayed on the LCD and
the FINE Cartridge Holder has moved to the left.
FINE Cartridge Holder
Serial Number
Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place.
d
Important
For correct machine operation, make sure the FINE Cartridge is securely inserted.
e Repeat the procedure for the Color FINE Cartridge, inserting it
into the right slot .
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f Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning
Unit Support back to its original position, and then gently close
Electrical Contacts
the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) with both hands.
Print Head Nozzles
Important
• Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, the message "CART. RETURN" is
displayed on the LCD. Wait until the following message appears before proceed-
ing. It takes about one minute.
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• If the messages "IN CASE OF MISPRINT PLEASE ALIGN HEAD" and "CHECK
THCKNESS LEVER CHECK IF THCKNESS LEVER IS SET TO LEFT" are displayed
on the LCD when you start printing after preparing the machine, press the OK
button on the machine.
For details on how to align the Print Head position and adjust the position of the
Paper Thickness Lever, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Hardware setup is now complete.
Next, turn over and install the software.
For fax users
To use a fax, you need to set the telephone line type setting properly on
the machine.
If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone
company.
Select the receive mode according to your needs.
• You want to receive only faxes automatically with the machine, or have a
dedicated telephone line for fax use only:
→ FAX ONLY MODE
• You are using a single telephone line for faxes and voice calls and use
voice calls more frequently:
Click
→ TEL PRIORITY MODE
• You are using a single telephone line for faxes and voice calls and want
to receive faxes automatically:
→ FAX PRIORITY MODE
• You have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD)
service with your telephone company:
→ DRPD
For details on how to confirm and change the settings, refer to the Quick
Start Guide.
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