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Canon PIXMA iP4820 Series Getting Started

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Getting Started

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Symbols Used in This Document
Prohibited actions.
Instructions including important information.
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In this guide, Windows 7 operating system is referred to as Windows 7
and Windows Vista operating system as Windows Vista.
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In this guide, the screens are based on Windows 7 Home Premium
and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. (Unless noted otherwise, the screens are
those of Windows 7.)
Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
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Preparation ..................................................... P.1
2
Install the Print Head ......................................
3
Install the Ink Tanks ........................................
4
Install the Software .........................................
5
Load Paper .....................................................
6
Try Using the Printer .......................................
Print Photos from a Computer ..........................
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Specifications .................................................
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P.6
P.8
P.13
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P.17
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Mac OS X v.10.6.x. (Unless noted otherwise, the screens are those of Windows 7.) Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference. Preparation ... P.1 Install the Print Head ...
  • Page 2 This printer contains both printed manuals and on-screen manuals to be viewed on a computer. The on-screen manuals are included on the Setup CD-ROM and are installed during the software installation. P ri nt e d M anual G etting S ta r t ed...
  • Page 3 6. Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment) 7. Other documents • A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer. Remove all orange tape and protective materials from the inside and outside of the printer.

  • Page 4: Preparation

    Be sure to follow the procedure below. 1. Press the ON button to turn off the printer. 2. Make sure that the POWER lamp is not lit. It may take up to 35 seconds until the printer turns off. 1 Preparation Press the ON button (A) to turn on the printer.
  • Page 5 Open the Paper Output Tray (A). Open the Top Cover (B). The Print Head Holder (C) moves to the installation position. If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the printer is turned on.
  • Page 6 • Do not touch the inside (E) or metal parts (F) of the Print Head. The printer may not print properly if you touch them. • There may be some ink on the inside of the bag the Print Head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - this has no effect on print quality.

  • Page 7: Install The Print Head

    Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it completely. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.
  • Page 8 Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks. • If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole, ink may splash or the printer may not print properly. • If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole blocked, ink may splash.

  • Page 9: Install The Ink Tanks

    Tilt the ink tank, then insert it Press the PUSH mark on the under the label and against ink tank firmly until it clicks. the back end of the slot. When the installation is completed properly, the Ink Make sure that the color of the lamp lights red.
  • Page 10 • Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group). □ If you connect the printer via USB cable before installing the software: For Windows 7 1. Remove the USB cable connected to your computer. 2. Proceed to on page 9 .

  • Page 11: Install The Software

    Press the ON button (A) to TURN Turn on the computer, then insert OFF THE PRINTER. the Setup CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. If you are using Windows, the setup program starts automatically. For Windows • If the program does not start...
  • Page 12 Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. Important Information for the Installation □ USB Port When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. After connecting the cable, TURN ON THE PRINTER.
  • Page 13 • If the Alarm lamp (orange) (F) flashes, press the RESUME/CANCEL button (G) on the printer to clear the error, then click Next. After the installation is complete, perform Print Head Alignment by referring to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect"...
  • Page 14 Click Exit to complete the For Windows installation. Solution Menu EX starts. For Macintosh Solution Menu EX starts when clicking OK in the Canon Solution Menu EX dialog. Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place. Installing the XPS Printer Driver...
  • Page 15 With the printer, the paper source varies depending on the media type. Specialty paper including photo paper Load paper in the Rear Tray (A). Plain paper Load paper in the Cassette (B). Close the Paper Output Tray (C), Pull the Tab (F) in the direction of pull out the Cassette (D) and the arrow and extend the Cassette.

  • Page 16: Load Paper

    Align the paper to the right side of Attach the Cover and insert the the Cassette (1), and slide the left Cassette into the printer until it Paper Guide completely against the clicks into place. left edge of the paper (2).
  • Page 17 Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the line (M). • For details, refer to the on- screen manual: Basic Guide. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Proceed to "6 Try Using the Printer". 5 Load Paper...
  • Page 18 Vari ous appl ic at ion sof t wa re a re in sta l le d o n th e co m pu ter a l on g wi th the d rivers. You c a n prin t cr ea tive it e m s b y co r re ctin g / e n h a nc in g ph oto s us in g the a ppli cat i on s of t ware .

  • Page 19: Try Using The Printer

    Click Print. If you are using Windows, printing will start. If you are using Macintosh, click Print on the Print dialog box to start printing. For more information, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. 6 Try Using the Printer...

  • Page 20: About Consumables

    Windows: Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP pre- installed. • Windows: Uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer before upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, then, install the bundled software again. •...

  • Page 21: Getting Help From Canon

    CLI-226M 4548B001 CLI-226C 4547B001 PGI-225PGBK 4530B001 CLI-226Y 4549B001 Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon online store at www.shop.usa.canon.com CANON U.S.A. INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. www.usa.canon.com QT5-3095-V01 XXXXXXXX • Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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