Canon PIXMA iP1800 Easy Setup Instructions page 2

Windows Printer Driver Installation
®
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
c
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 .
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.
• To install Adobe ® RGB (1998), click Custom Install and follow the on-screen
instructions.
e When the list of applications to install appears, confirm the
contents, click Install.
Note
Move the cursor over items to display explanations of each application.
Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. Follow
f
the on-screen instructions to install the software. If a message
asking for your confirmation to restart your computer appears,
click OK.
When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one
g
end of the USB cable to the computer, the other to the printer,
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 two minutes, refer to "Troubleshoot-
ing" instructions in the User's Guide on-screen manual.
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h When the Print Head Alignment Recommended screen
appears, click Next.
When the Installation Results screen appears, click Next.
i
j When the User Registration screen appears, click Register.
If a message asking for your confirmation to restart your
computer appears, click OK.
Note
• 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- g
front page. If you intend to register later, double-click on the desktop after Step
k.
• If your computer is not connected to the Internet, click Next.
• We would appreciate it if you would take part in the PIXMA Extended Survey
Program regarding the use of Canon printers. For details, refer to the on-screen
instructions.
When the Installation completed successfully screen
k
appears, click Exit.
If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now
(recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart.
Note
If the straight line is misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the
printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Refer to "Aligning the Print
Head" in the Quick Start Guide.
Software installation is now complete.
Macintosh Printer Driver Installation
®
Important
Since Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or ear-
®
lier 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.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer, the other
a
to the printer.
USB
b 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.
c Double-click the Setup icon.
When the Authenticate screen appears, enter your
d
administrator name and password. Click OK.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click
, then follow the on-screen instructions.
e When the main menu appears, click Easy Install.
Note
Select Easy Install in order to install the printer driver, on-screen manuals, and
on the
application software. Select Custom Install in order to choose the options you would
like to install.
f 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.
Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. Follow
g
the on-screen instructions to install the software.
When the User Registration screen appears, click Register.
h
Note
• 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- g
front page. If you intend to register later, double-click on the desktop after Step
j.
• If your computer is not connected to the Internet, click Next.
i When the Installation completed successfully screen
appears, click Restart.
The system is restarted automatically.
j After restarting the computer, start Printer Setup Utility
(start Print Center if you are using Mac OS X v.10.2.8) and
then check that the printer name you want to use is shown in
Printer List. If the printer name is not displayed, click Add to
add the printer.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Mac on-screen Help.
Note
If the straight line is misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the
printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Refer to "Aligning the Print
Head" in the Quick Start Guide.
Software installation is now complete.
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