Canon PIXMA MP610 Series Start Here

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.
1
Prepare the Machine
a Open the Paper Output Tray with your hands,
and take out the Print Head and ink tanks.
Caution
Before turning on the machine, remove all the orange shipping
tapes.
Print Head
Ink Tanks
Important
The Print Head and ink tanks are placed inside of the Paper
Output Tray.
Plug the power cord in the back of the machine
b
and connect the other end to the wall outlet.
Next, open the Sheet Feeder Cover, pull out
the Paper Support, then open the Output Tray
Extension.
Document Cover
Important
Make sure that the Document Cover is closed.
Open the Operation Panel, then press the ON/
c
OFF button to turn on the machine.
Use the { or } button on the Operation Panel to
d
select the language for the LCD, then press the
OK button.
(1) Press the { or }
button to select the
language.
(2) Press the OK
button.
Important
If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the
Back button to return to the Language selection screen.
Once the message "Install the print head and set the ink
tank." appears, go to e.
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Easy Setup Instructions
e Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) until it locks
into place. The Print Head Holder moves to the
center.
Important
• For your safety, always firmly grip the areas illustrated when
lifting the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
• Lift the Document Cover and Scanning Unit (Printer Cover)
together.
Open the Inner Cover. Write down the serial
f
number located inside the machine. You will need
this to register your product.
Inner Cover Serial Number Location
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 Print Head

a Remove the Print Head from its package.
Caution
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 protec-
tive cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to
get ink on yourself when handling these items.
b Remove the orange protective cap from the Print
Head and discard it.
Electrical Contacts
Print Head Nozzles
Protective Cap
Note
Do not touch the print head nozzles or the electrical contacts.
c Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it
stops.The Print Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.
d Insert the Print Head.
Do not touch!
Push the Print Head to hold it in place, and lower
e
the Print Head Lock Lever.
Important
If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than
10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close
and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the
Holder to the center.
3

Install the Ink Tanks

Note
For the ink tanks compatible with this machine, refer to the back
cover of the Quick Start Guide.
a Pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow
to peel off the protective film and remove the film
completely.
If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink
may leak out or may not eject properly.
b Twist off and discard the orange protective cap
located on the bottom of the ink tank.
Protective Cap
Do not press!
Ink Port
Electrical Contacts
Important
• Do not touch the electrical contacts.
• Do not touch the ink port.
c Insert the ink tank into the right-hand slot and
press the mark on the ink tank until it clicks
into place.
Make sure the ink lamp lights red.
d
Refer to the color
guide on the Print
Head Lock Lever.
e Close the Inner Cover and the Scanning Unit
(Printer Cover).
Important
• For your safety, always firmly grip the areas illustrated when
closing the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
• The machine starts the preparatory operation. It takes about 2
minutes. Do not start another operation until the machine has
stopped making operating noises.
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4

Align the Print Head

a Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it to the left end.
Paper Support
Extension
Paper Guide
Load two sheets of supplied paper (MP-101) into
b
the Rear Tray with the printing side (whiter side)
facing up, align the paper with the Cover Guide
on the right side, then slide the Paper Guide
against the paper stack.
Paper Guide
Print Side
Cover Guide
Make sure that Yes is selected in the message
c
requesting head alignment, then press the OK
button.
Note
Print Head alignment takes about 13 minutes to complete. Do
not start another operation until the machine has stopped making
operating noises.
The pattern is printed. And Print Head is aligned
automatically.
OK
Note
• The pattern is printed in black and blue.
• When Automatic Print Head Alignment cannot be executed
correctly, the message "Auto head align has failed." is displayed
on the LCD. Refer to "An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD"
in the Quick Start Guide.
Hardware setup and Print Head alignment are
complete.