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Canon PIXMA IP4000R Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide QA7-3438-V01...

  • Page 2: Exif Print

    AC 110-120V, 50-60Hz AC 220-240V, 50-60Hz Conformity declaration for R&TTE We, Canon hereby declare that this equipment (printer) PIXMA iP4000R is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for at uncontrolled equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Printer Already Connected to a Network ....... . .

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer. This Setup Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.

  • Page 5: Setup Outline

    Make sure you know which setup procedure to perform. Step 5 Set up the printer and the computer. (see page 16) Install the driver to use the printer and the software to connect it to a network. Setup complete The printer is now ready for use.

  • Page 6: Shipping Materials

    Shipping Materials Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact your Canon Service Representative. Printer Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM Setup Guide Print Head 5 Ink Tanks USB cable To use the printer over wireless LAN, you need an access point.

  • Page 7: Confirming Your Connection Type

    • combination of USB connection and wired LAN (see page 8) To connect to the printer in a certain connection type, it must be available to your computer network setup in the first place. Before starting setup, make sure you know the type of connection available to your computer, and decide on a connection type for your printer.

  • Page 8: Connecting Over Wireless Lan Via An Access Point

    • The printer and the router need to be in the same network. To set up the printer for use over wireless LAN, see “First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN” on page 19 after you finished setting the printer.

  • Page 9: Connecting Over Wired Lan

    To set up the printer for use over wired LAN, see “First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN” on page 31 after you finished setting the printer. Your hub may have the router function. The type of device in use in your network may vary. Refer to the manual of your device for details.

  • Page 10: Using Both Usb Cable And Wireless Lan Connections

    LAN. To set up the printer in this configuration, see “First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN” on page 19 and “Setting Up for Use with USB Connection” on page 39 after you finished setting the printer.

  • Page 11: Setting Up

    • Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the power outlet after turning off the printer.
  • Page 12 Print Head Holder Print Head Lock Lever Serial number location Open the Paper Output Tray and Top Cover, and then pull down the Inner Cover. The Print Head Holder moves to the center when the Top Cover is opened. Be careful not to touch it while it is moving.

  • Page 13: Print Head

    Place the Print Head in the holder. The print head will rest at a slight angle. Be careful not to touch any parts inside the printer. Lock the Print Head into place by lowering the lever. Do not touch the lever once the Print Head has been installed.

  • Page 14: Installing The Ink Tanks

    Installing the Ink Tanks • For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children. • Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. •...

  • Page 15: Top Cover

    Black BCI-6BK Black Yellow Magenta BCI-3eBK BCI-6Y BCI-6M Use the same procedure to install the other ink tanks into their appropriate slots. Check the labels to make sure that each tank is in the correct position. • Only install the ink tanks in the positions specified by the labels.

  • Page 16: Loading Paper

    • Other than the Sheet Feeder, you can load paper in the Cassette. For information on loading the print media in the Cassette, refer to the User's Guide. • You can select the paper source also from the printer driver. For details, refer to the User's Guide. Pull out the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray completely as shown.

  • Page 17: Confirming The Setup Procedure

    Using the Printer for the First Time When the printer is set up for the first time, the printer itself needs to be set up to be used over a network, as well as the computer that uses it. Refer to the setup procedure for your connection type.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Printer And The Computer

    • If you are using wired LAN, make sure that your computer and network devices such as hubs are set up properly so that communication is possible through the wired LAN. • When the printer is already shared over a network and you are adding a computer to use it, disable the printer’s access control features if it is enabled.

  • Page 19: For Windows

    Do not switch users during setup. • If the following screen appears automatically, click Cancel to quit the screen, turn off the printer, remove the USB cable, then resume setup. Re-insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.

  • Page 20: Confirming Settings Of Your Access Point

    We recommend you to disable it before entering setup. • If MAC address filtering is enabled We recommend that you register the printer’s MAC address to the access point before entering setup. To confirm the MAC address of the printer, print the printer’s network information. See “Printing Network Setting Information”...

  • Page 21: First-Time Setup For Use Over Wireless Lan

    When you are setting up the printer to be used over wireless LAN (infrastructure mode) for the first time, the printer is set up to be used over a network, as well as the computer that uses it. Follow these steps.
  • Page 22 Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. Select Set up the printer and the computer and click Next. When the screen shown on the left appears, connect the printer with a USB cable.

  • Page 23: Turn On The Printer

    Turn on the printer. If the printer is recognized, the next screen will appear automatically. If the connection is not recognized, click Help and follow its instructions. Select Use printer with LAN connection and click Next. Select Wireless LAN and click Next.

  • Page 24: Access Point

    Setup automatically detects your access point. If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party. An access point is detected automatically and setup proceeds to the next step when •...
  • Page 25 • Ensure that the access point is on and then click Update. • Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Update. • Move your printer closer to the access point and remove possible obstructions, then click Update.
  • Page 26 If the printer is still not detected, take the following measures. • Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Connect. • Move your printer closer to the access point and remove possible obstructions, then click Connect.
  • Page 27 First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN - Macintosh When the On-Screen Manual dialog box appears, click Next. Printer software installation is now complete. Setup next proceeds to perform print head alignment. When the Print Head Alignment dialog box appears, confirm that a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper is loaded in the Sheet Feeder, and click Execute.
  • Page 28 Double-click PIXMA iP4000R xxx.pkg. “x” represents a number. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, the Authenticate dialog box appears. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and click OK. Click Continue. Read the License Agreement carefully and click Continue, then click Agree.
  • Page 29 Click Restart. When the computer restarts, BJ Network Tool will start up. If it does not start automatically, select Library - Printers - Canon - BJ Printer - Utilities - BJ Network Tool. Select Setup from the pop-up menu and iP4000R in Printer, then click OK.
  • Page 30 Setup automatically detects your access point. If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party. An access point is detected automatically and setup proceeds to the next step when •...
  • Page 31 • Ensure that the access point is on and then click Update. • Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Update. • Move your printer closer to the access point and remove possible obstructions, then click Update.
  • Page 32 If your printer is still not detected, take the following measures. • Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Connect. • Move your printer closer to the access point and remove possible obstructions, then click Connect.

  • Page 33: First-Time Setup For Use Over Wired Lan

    First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN When you are setting up the printer to be used over wired LAN for the first time, the printer is set up to be used over a network, as well as the computer that uses it. Follow these steps.
  • Page 34 When the list of applications to install appears, verify the contents, click Install, then follow the instructions on the screen. Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. Select Set up the printer and the computer and click Next.
  • Page 35 Connection may vary depending on your network setup. Turn on the printer. If the printer is recognized, the next screen will appear automatically. If the connection is not recognized, click Help and follow its instructions. Select Use printer with LAN...
  • Page 36 If the printer is still not detected, take the following measures. • Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Connect. • Use manual searching. To confirm the IP address, click Network Information in the Set Printer IP Address dialog box.
  • Page 37 When the On-Screen Manual dialog box appears, click Next. Printer software installation is now complete. Setup next proceeds to perform print head alignment. When the Print Head Alignment dialog box appears, confirm that a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper is loaded in the Sheet Feeder, and click Execute.
  • Page 38 Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Mac OS X folder, then double-click the Printer Driver folder. Double-click PIXMA iP4000R xxx.pkg. “x” represents a number. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, the Authenticate dialog box appears. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and click OK.
  • Page 39 Click Restart. When the computer restarts, BJ Network Tool will start up. If it does not start automatically, select Library - Printers - Canon - BJ Printer - Utilities - BJ Network Tool. Select Setup from the pop-up menu and iP4000R in Printer, then click OK.
  • Page 40 If your printer is still not detected, take the following measures. • Ensure that the printer is on and connected to your computer with a USB cable, then click Connect. • Use manual searching. To confirm the IP address, click Network Information in the Set Printer IP Address dialog box.

  • Page 41: Setting Up For Use With Usb Connection

    Setting Up for Use with USB Connection When you are setting up the printer to be used as a standalone printer with USB connection, follow these steps. Setting Up for Use with USB Connection - Windows Confirm that your printer is added to the list of printers.
  • Page 42 When the list of applications to install appears, verify the contents, click Install, then follow the instructions on the screen. Read the License Agreement carefully and click Yes. Select Set up the printer and the computer and click Next.

  • Page 43: When The Screen Shown On The Left

    USB cable. Turn on the printer. If the printer is recognized, the next screen will appear automatically. If the connection is not recognized, click Help and follow its instructions. Select Use printer with USB cable...
  • Page 44 When the On-Screen Manual dialog box appears, click Next. Printer software installation is now complete. Setup next proceeds to perform print head alignment. When the Print Head Alignment dialog box appears, confirm that a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper is loaded in the Sheet Feeder, and click Execute.
  • Page 45 Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Mac OS X folder, then double-click the Printer Driver folder. Double-click PIXMA iP4000R xxx.pkg. “x” represents a number. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, the Authenticate dialog box appears. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and click OK.
  • Page 46 Click Restart. When the computer restarts, BJ Network Tool will start up. If it does not start automatically, select Library - Printers - Canon - BJ Printer - Utilities - BJ Network Tool. Select Setup from the pop-up menu. Click Printer Setup Utility (Print Center on Mac OS X v.10.2).

  • Page 47: Setting Up An Additional Computer To Use A Printer Already Connected To A Network

    Connected to a Network When your printer is already set up to be used over a network, and you want to set up another computer to use the shared printer, the computer needs to be set up to use the printer, but not the printer itself. Follow these steps.

  • Page 48: The Screen

    Turn on the printer. Turn on the computer. Place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. • If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, click Start and select My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. For non-XP Windows, double- click My Computer in the Windows screen, then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

  • Page 49: Dialog Box

    • When using wired LAN, confirm that the computer is connected to the hub. • Confirm that the printer is not set to use access control. Click Finish in the Setup Completion dialog box.
  • Page 50 • Make sure the computer you are setting up is NOT connected to the printer via a USB cable. • Make sure the printer is properly set up and is currently available for use over the wireless or wired network.
  • Page 51 Read the License Agreement carefully and click Continue, then click Agree. Select a destination volume to install the printer driver, and click Continue. Click Install. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, go to step 11. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and click OK.
  • Page 52 Click Restart. When the computer restarts, BJ Network Tool will start up. If it does not start automatically, select Library - Printers - Canon - BJ Printer - Utilities - BJ Network Tool. Select Setup from the pop-up menu. When a message appears notifying that no printer was detected, click OK.

  • Page 53: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the print head allows you to print without shifting the color registration, and is a necessary step to print properly. • The Print Head can be aligned also from the printer itself. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet Feeder. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes four times.

  • Page 54: Print Head Alignment

    Ensure the pattern shown on the left is printed. The Print Head is aligned automatically. The printer is now ready to use. • If the pattern is not printed successfully, refer to “Eleven Flashes” in “The Power Lamp Flashes Orange”...

  • Page 55: Utilities Folder

    Center icon. Select your printer from the Name list and click Utility. If the printer is not displayed in the Printer List, you need to add it on the list. For details, follow the instructions in Mac Help. When using Mac OS X v.10.2, select your printer from the Name list and click Configure.
  • Page 56 Ensure that the pattern on the left is printed. The Print Head is aligned automatically. The printer is now ready to use. If the pattern is not printed successfully, refer to “Eleven Flashes” in “The Power Lamp Flashes Orange” of the User’s Guide.

  • Page 57: Basic Operations

    • If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately switch the printer off and always unplug the printer. Contact your local Canon service representative. • To avoid injury, never put your hand or fingers inside the printer while it is printing.
  • Page 58 Sheet Feeder Lamp Cassette Lamp Ensure that the proper lamp of the paper source is lit. If not, press the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. To start printing, click Print. Printing will start in a few moments.
  • Page 59 Basic Printing Settings For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the Main tab. To get the best results, ensure you select the type of media loaded in the printer when printing on paper other than plain paper.

  • Page 60: Printing With Macintosh

    For details, see “Basic Printing Settings” on page 59. Ensure that the proper lamp of the paper source is lit. If not, press the Paper Feed Switch on the printer. Click Print. Printing will start in a few moments.

  • Page 61: Page Setup

    Quality & Media from the pop-up menu to change the display of the dialog box. To get the best results, ensure you select the type of media loaded in the printer when printing on paper other than plain paper. (1) Media Type Select the type of media loaded in the printer.

  • Page 62: Print Head Maintenance

    Print Head Maintenance If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print Perform Print Head Cleaning to improve the print quality. Ensure that the printer is turned on and follow the instructions below. • Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. Click Cleaning. For details, refer to the User’s Guide.
  • Page 63 Install the new ink tank. Put back the Inner Cover and close the Top Cover when finished. For more details about maintenance, refer to the User’s Guide.

  • Page 64: Appendix

    • Canon Bubble Jet Direct allows you to print photos from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital video camcorder without a computer by simply connecting the digital camera or digital video camcorder to this printer.
  • Page 65 The settings explained on the following pages cannot be made on some cameras. If any setting cannot be made, the default setting explained above is used. Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge-compliant cameras are used in the description given below.
  • Page 66 To print on Photo Paper Pro, select Fast Photo from Paper type on the display of the camera. Select Photo for Photo Paper Plus Glossy. If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select 5" x 7" from Paper size The following sizes and types of paper can be loaded in the printer by selecting options from Paper size and Paper type.
  • Page 67 If “On” is selected, the shooting date recorded in Exif image data is printed in the lower-right corner of each photo. • This printer can handle only Exif/JPEG image data to produce photos using PictBridge. • Never disconnect the USB cable during printing.

  • Page 68: Printing Photographs Directly From A

    Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera Media Types for Digital Camera When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media: Digital Camera Setting Card #1 Card #2 Card #3 • For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to your digital camera’s manual.

  • Page 69: Notes On Handling The Usb Interface (For Windows Users)

    Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) If installation of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in this Setup Guide, there may be a problem with the USB driver installation. Try reinstalling the printer driver. Reinstalling...

  • Page 70: For Further Details

    On Windows, click Start and select All programs (or Programs), BJ Network Tool and then BJ Network Tool. On Macintosh, select Library - Printers - Canon - BJPrinters - Utilities - BJ Network Tool. Select Maintenance from the Settings menu.
  • Page 71 • Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 can operate. • USB interface • CD-ROM drive • Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Windows XP/Windows 2000: 50MB Windows Me/Windows 98: For Macintosh •...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    • Cannot connect to the target access point, page 76 • The Set Printer IP Address / Printer IP Address Setup dialog box is displayed during setup, page 77 • Checking the IP address or the MAC address of the printer, page 78 •...

  • Page 73: Cannot Set Up The Printer

    • The USB cable is connected to the correct port. • The printer driver is already installed. • The printer is turned on. If it is, turn it off and then turn it on again. • Printing via USB connection is possible.

  • Page 74: The Access Points Dialog Box Is Displayed During Setup

    It may take several minutes to detect access points. For details, see “The printer cannot communicate with the access point in a wireless LAN” on page 80. The printer may communicate with other access points used in the vicinity.
  • Page 75 (2) Network Information The Network Information dialog box is displayed to confirm network settings when your access point or your printer cannot be detected automatically during setup for use over the network. This button is enabled when an access point was not detected or could not be connected.

  • Page 76: The Target Access Point Is Not Detected, Or You Want To Specify Access Point Settings Manually

    Select an encryption method from Do Not Use, Use WEP, or Use WPA. When using a network key, communication is encrypted using the string you specified. If the key has been set to the access point but not to the printer, the setting window is displayed.

  • Page 77: Cannot Connect With An Access Point To Which A Wep Key Is Set (You Forgot The Wep Key)

    Make sure that the computer and the access point can WEP key is set (You communicate, then set up the printer to match the settings of the access point. forgot the WEP key) Possible Cause and Measures...

  • Page 78: How To Set A Wep Key

    • Make sure that there is no barrier or obstacle between the access point and Possible Cause and Measures Example: Using 64 bit key length, when the string “canon” is entered, an access point generates the following codes. Key 1: C9 42 28 B3 AE...

  • Page 79: The Set Printer Ip Address / Printer Ip Address Setup Dialog Box Is Displayed During Setup

    Problem The Set Printer IP The following dialog box is displayed if no printer was detected on the network. Address / Printer IP Specify an IP address to detect the target printer. Address Setup dialog box is displayed during setup (1) Get IP address automatically Detects the printer automatically.

  • Page 80: Checking The Ip Address Or The Mac Address Of The Printer

    Problem Checking the IP To check the IP address or the MAC address of the printer, print out the printer address or the MAC setup information or use BJ Network Tool. address of the printer For information on how to print out the printer network setting information, “Printing and Initializing Network Settings”...

  • Page 81: The Printer Network Setup Dialog Box Is Displayed During Setup

    Select this when you are not currently connected to a network but want to set up the computer with the settings specified to the printer. After setup, confirm that the printer and the computer (or the access point, when using wireless LAN) can communicate with each other. If not, perform network setup again.

  • Page 82: The Printer Cannot Communicate With The Access Point In A Wireless Lan

    Click Update to search for access points again from the Access Points dialog box. If the access point is still not detected, move the printer closer to the access point or remove any obstacles, and then click Update. If the access point is still not detected, click Manual Setup to specify the settings of the access point in the Manual Setup dialog box, and then click Connect.

  • Page 83: No Printer Is Detected After The Network Settings Are Changed In Windows

    Restore the printer setting to factory default. All settings previously set will be was forgotten lost after initialization. Set up the printer again to use it. For details, see “Printing and Initializing Network Settings” on page 67. To change the port name, click Set Port Name in the Add Port dialog box.

  • Page 84: Re-Setting The Printer Whose Setup Was Canceled Halfway

    Problem Re-setting the printer Restore the printer to the factory settings and set up the printer again. For whose setup was details, see “Printing and Initializing Network Settings” on page 67. For setup canceled halfway procedures, see “Setting Up the Printer and the Computer” on page 16.
  • Page 85 Hierbij verklaart Canon dat het toestel PIXMA iP4000R in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze verklaart Canon dat deze PIXMA iP4000R voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 86 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente Canon declara que el PIXMA iP4000R cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Portuguese Canon declara que este PIXMA iP4000R está...

  • Page 87: Regulatory Information

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza...
  • Page 88 The following ink tanks are compatible with iP4000R. For details on ink tank replacement, refer to “Print Head Maintenance” in this guide. QA7-3438-V01 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2004 PRINTED IN THAILAND...

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