Canon Pixma MP640 series Getting Started Manual

Canon Pixma MP640 series Getting Started Manual

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Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Photo All-In-One series Getting Started Read Me First Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
  • Page 2 ■ Sym bo l s Us ed i n Thi s D oc ument Instructions including important information. Be sure to read these indications. Instructions as notes for operation or additional explanations. Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete. Indicates operations in Windows.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Prepa r a ti on ....Preparation ... Devices Required to Connect to Computers ... Check the Included Items ... Hardw ar e Se t up ....Turn the Power On ... Install the Print Head ...
  • Page 4: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation ■ Dev i ce s Requi r ed to Co nnect to Computers USB Connection USB cable A USB cable is required. Preparation Network Connection Wireless Connection Access point or wireless router An access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b/g is required.
  • Page 5: Check The Included Items

    ■ Che ck the I ncl ud ed I tem s Before turning on the machine, remove all orange tape and protective sheets from the inside and outside of the machine. Print Head 5 ink tanks (BK, M, C, PGBK, Y) •...
  • Page 6: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Turn the Power On Plug the power cord into the back Open the Operation Unit (B) and left of the machine, then connect press the ON button (C) to turn on the the other end to the wall outlet. machine.
  • Page 7: Install The Print Head

    Install the Print Head Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it stops. Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). • Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to it.
  • Page 8 Install the Print Head Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E) of the Print Head Holder until it stops. • Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (F). The machine may not print properly if you touch it. Hardware Setup Remove the Print Head from the Remove the orange protective cap.
  • Page 9 Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Install in a well-lit environment. Install the Print Head Lower the Print Head Lock Lever completely. •...
  • Page 10: Install The Ink Tanks

    Install the Ink Tanks • Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. • If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. In this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
  • Page 11 Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back end of the slot. Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank. • Install in a well-lit environment. Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks. When the installation is completed properly, the Ink lamp lights red.
  • Page 12 Install the Ink Tanks Install all the other ink tanks in the same way. Install all the ink tanks. Make sure all the Ink lamps light red. • Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily. Hardware Setup Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (E).
  • Page 13: Align The Print Head

    Align the Print Head Align the Print Head for better print results. This takes about 5 minutes. Use a sheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) for alignment. Load a sheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) in the Rear Tray (A) by referring to steps in "Loading Paper"...
  • Page 14 Align the Print Head Make sure that a pattern similar to Confirm the message on the LCD, follow the procedure below to load plain paper into the Cassette (E), then press the the one shown in the illustration is OK button. printed.
  • Page 15: Select Connection Method

    Select Connection Method Select Connection Method Select the method to connect the machine to the computer according to your system environment. USB Connection This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on single computer, which is not networked. Network Connection This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on a computer connected to a network.
  • Page 16: Usb Connection

    USB Connection Install the Software To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk. The installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of applications to be installed.) The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac OS X v.10.5.x.
  • Page 17 □ For Windows Vista/ If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later, you can use the Web print software Easy- WebPrint EX. An internet connection is required for installation. (It is also possible to install this software later.) TURN OFF THE MACHINE (A).
  • Page 18 Install the Software Windows Vista USB Connection Windows XP/2000 Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue on the User Account Control dialog box. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue. Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.
  • Page 19 Click Easy Install. The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together. • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install. Click Install. For Windows Vista/XP • If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later, you can use the Web print software Easy-WebPrint EX.
  • Page 20 Install the Software Select Use the printer via USB, then click Next. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. USB Connection Important Information for the Installation □ Necessary Information for the User Registration The product serial number is required when registering the product.
  • Page 21 Install the Software Click Exit to complete the installation. If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer. Next, read "Loading Paper" on page 47! After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place. When using Macintosh, it is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time.
  • Page 22: Network Connection

    Network Connection Select Connection Type Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete, and that the computer is connected to the network. Internet Access point or router, etc. Network Connection ■...
  • Page 23 Select the method to connect the machine to the network. Wireless Connection Connect to your network environment over a wireless connection. Internet Access point or wireless router Wired Connection Connect to your network environment over a wired connection. Internet Router, etc. Select Connection Type An "Ad-hoc connection,"...
  • Page 24: Wireless Setup

    * Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key. A password required to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication. You can retrieve your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary).
  • Page 25 Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) to select Settings, then press the OK button. Select Wireless LAN setup, Select Yes, then press the OK button. then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (B) lights blue. Wireless Setup Network Connection...
  • Page 26 Wireless Setup Select Easy settings, then press the Select the access point name you wrote OK button. down on page 22, then press the OK button. • If you are living in an apartment, nearby access points in use may be detected. Network Connection When one of the above screens is displayed, enter the network key you wrote down on page 22, then press the OK button.
  • Page 27 Make sure that the network key is correct, then press the OK button. When the completion screen appears, press the OK button, then press the HOME button (C). The standby screen returns. • If Failed to connect to the access point. appears, press the OK button, make sure that the network key is correct, then enter it again.
  • Page 28: Wireless Setup Using Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) to select Settings, then press the OK button. Network Connection Select Wireless LAN setup, Select Yes, then press the OK button. then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (B) lights blue.
  • Page 29 Select WPS settings, then press the Select Push button method, then press the OK button. OK button. • To use the PIN code method for setup, select PIN method in step operate the machine and access point. When the setup is complete, the completion screen appears. Press the OK button to return to the Settings screen.
  • Page 30 Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Press and hold the WPS button on the access point (for about 5 seconds), then press the OK button on the machine within 2 minutes. For details on the WPS button pressing, refer to the manual of your access point.
  • Page 31: Wired Setup

    Wired Setup Connect to the network over a wired connection. A Ethernet cable is required to connect to a network device (router, etc.). Prepare a Ethernet cable. Remove the Cap (A), then connect a network device (router, etc.) with a Ethernet cable (B). Ethernet cable Network Connection...
  • Page 32 Wired Setup Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (C) to select Settings, then press the OK button. Network Connection Select Device settings, then press the OK button. Select LAN settings, then press the OK button.
  • Page 33 Select Change wireless/wired, then press the OK button. Select Wired LAN active, press the OK button, then press the HOME button (D). Wired Setup Next, read "Confirm Connection Status" on page 32! Network Connection...
  • Page 34: Confirm Connection Status

    Confirm Connection Status Press the HOME button (A), select Settings using the Easy-Scroll Wheel (B), then press the OK button. • Confirm connection status after installing the machine in the target location. Network Connection Select Device settings, then press the OK button.
  • Page 35 Select Confirm LAN settings, then press the OK button. Select Wireless LAN setting list or Wired LAN setting list, then press the OK button. Make sure that Connection is set to Active, then press the HOME button. It may take a while before the connection is complete. In this case, press the Back button (C) and wait for about a minute, then display the Wireless LAN setting list screen or Wired LAN setting list screen again.
  • Page 36: Install The Software

    • If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
  • Page 37 Windows Vista Windows XP/2000 Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue on the User Account Control dialog box. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue. Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.
  • Page 38 Install the Software Click Easy Install. The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together. • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install. Network Connection Click Install. For Windows Vista/XP • If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later, you can use the Web print software Easy-WebPrint EX.
  • Page 39 Install the Software Select Use the printer on network, then click Next. Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes. • Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. Network Connection...
  • Page 40 Install the Software Network Connection When the Please Allow All Install Wizard Processes screen appears, click Next. When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next. • If the Printer Detection screen is not displayed, the connection method is not correctly selected in step instructions and proceed with the installation.
  • Page 41 Network Setup Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Next again on the screen in step On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MP640 series in Printers, then click Next. For Wired Connection Go to "Install the Software (Registration)" on page 41.
  • Page 42 Install the Software Wireless Connection Wireless Connection Network Connection Wired Connection P.45 When the Connection Performance Measurement dialog box appears, click Next. Confirm the measurement results, then click Finish. is displayed in Connection Performance between the Printer and the Ensure that Access Point.
  • Page 43: Install The Software (Registration)

    Go to Step v.10.4.x Go to Step v.10.3.9 Go to Step The alphanumeric characters after Canon MP640 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC address. If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following. −...
  • Page 44 Install the Software (Registration) Mac OS X v.10.5.x Mac OS X v.10.4.x Mac OS X v.10.3.9 Select Canon MP640 series and click Add. Go to Step Network Connection Mac OS X v.10.4.x When the Printer List Click More Printers in the window appears, click Add.
  • Page 45 Make sure that Canon MP640 series is added to the list of printers. Go to Step Mac OS X v.10.3.9 When the Printer List window Select Canon IJ Network in appears, click Add. the pop-up menu, select Canon MP640 series in the list of printers, then click Add.
  • Page 46 When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner. Network Connection Select Canon MP640 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK. Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 45! When the Register Printer and Scanner...
  • Page 47: Install The Software (Information)

    Install the Software (Information) When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, follow the on- screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. • For details, refer to "Loading Paper" on page Important Information for the Installation □ Necessary Information for the User Registration The product serial number is required when...
  • Page 48 Install the Software (Information) Click Exit to complete the installation. If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer. After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place. When using Macintosh, it is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time.
  • Page 49: After Installing The Machine

    After Installing the Machine Loading Paper This section explains how to load paper in the Cassette (A) and the Rear Tray (B). The Cassette supports plain paper (C) only. To print photo paper / Hagaki (D), be sure to load it in the Rear Tray.
  • Page 50 Loading Paper Slide the Paper Guide to align with the actual size of the paper. The Paper Guide will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size. • There may be a little space between the Paper Guide and the paper stack.
  • Page 51 Open the Paper Support (H) and pull it straight up, then slant it back. Move the Paper Guides (I) Load paper in the center of the Rear to both edges. Tray. Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. Loading Paper Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper.
  • Page 52: Introduction Of Manuals

    Introduction of Manuals The fo l l ow in g manual s ar e s up plied w it h th e m a ch in e . Ge t ti ng Star t ed (t h is m anual) N et work Set up Tr oubl eshoot i ng Describes how to set up and use...
  • Page 53: Solution Menu

    Click this button to open the on-screen manuals. Open various applications and on-screen manuals with a single click. You can start Solution Menu from the Canon Solution Menu icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh). If you have a problem with machine settings, click the Change settings or find solutions to problems.
  • Page 54: Try Using The Machine

    Try Using the Machine Var i o u s appl ic at i on s of t w ar e ar e inst al le d o n t he comp uter along wi t h t h e dr ive rs. Yo u can print c reat i v e i t ems b y corre ctin g / enh an ci ng pho t os us ing t he ap plica t io n s.
  • Page 55: Print Photos From A Memory Card

    Print Photos from a Memory Card Print images saved on a memory card used with digital cameras, etc. For more information on printing from a memory card, refer to "Printing from a Memory Card" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. Supported Memory Cards (Adapter required for Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo...
  • Page 56 Print Photos from a Memory Card Load a sheet of 4" x 6" size photo paper in the Rear Tray (D) in portrait orientation. Load paper with the printing side facing up. • For details, refer to "Loading Paper" on page 47. After Installing the Machine Rotate the Easy-Scroll Wheel (E) to display a photo to print.
  • Page 57 Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies, then press the OK button. The Print Settings Confirmation Screen appears. Press the Color button (F). Printing will start. Print Photos from a Memory Card After printing, open the Card Slot Cover, pinch the memory card and pull it straight out.
  • Page 58: Try Copying

    Try Copying You can copy a document by simply placing it on the Platen Glass and pressing the start button. This section explains with plain paper. For various copying procedures, refer to "Copying" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. Load A4 or Letter-sized plain Open the Document paper into the Cassette (A).
  • Page 59: Print Photos From A Computer

    Print Photos from a Computer Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print photos easily. This section explains how to print borderless photos using 4" x 6" size Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. The screens are based on Windows Vista. Load a sheet of photo paper in the Rear Tray (A) in portrait orientation.
  • Page 60: Reference Information

    Before setting up by using the WCN, establish wireless communication between the computer and the access point. • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data stored on your USB flash drive regardless of the cause even within the warranty period.
  • Page 61 Click Add the device or computer From the list, select the network using a USB flash drive. name (SSID), then click Next. • If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue. If the same dialog box reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.
  • Page 62 Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (A) to select Settings, then press the OK button. Reference Information Select Wireless LAN setup, Select Yes, then press the OK button. then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (B) lights blue.
  • Page 63 Select WCN settings, then press the OK button. Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port (USB connector) (C) on the front of the machine, then press the OK button. When the completion screen appears, press the OK button, then press the HOME button (D). The standby screen returns. Remove the USB flash drive from the machine.
  • Page 64: Getting Help From Canon

    CLI-221M 2948B001 CLI-221C 2947B001 PGI-220BK 2945B001 CLI-221Y 2949B001 Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at www.canonestore.com CANON U.S.A. INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. www.usa.canon.com QT5-2646-V02 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2009 PRINTED IN THAILAND...

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