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Canon PIXMA MX350 Series Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started

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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

    Office 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 ■ Sy m b ol s Us ed in T his D ocument Prohibited actions. Instructions including important information. Informational notes. Operations that take some time to complete. Indicates operations in Windows. Indicates operations in Macintosh. In this guide, Windows 7 operating system is referred to as Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating system as Windows Vista. •...
  • Page 3 This machine 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 r in t ed M anuals • G e tt ing S t ar te d ( this manu al ) •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ■ Co n te nt s 1 Check the Included Items ...P.5 2 Remove the Protective Material ... 3 Connect the Telephone Line ...P.8 4 Turn the Power On ... 5 Install the FINE Cartridges ... 6 Load Paper ... 7 Set Up for Fax Reception ...
  • Page 5 ■ M a c h i n e In s tal lat ion F lo w USB Connection Software Installation P.19 - 25 Network Connection Wireless Connection Wired Connection Machine Preparation P.4 - 15 Fax Reception Setup P.16 - 18 Machine Wireless Machine Wired Setup...
  • Page 6 ■ De v i c e s R equir ed fo r Wire less/Wired Connectio n When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required depending on the connection method. Wireless Connection Access point or wireless router A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b/g is required.
  • Page 7 Check that all the items shown below are included in the box. Color Black Power cord Telephone line cable FINE cartridges Setup CD-ROM (containing the Manuals drivers, applications and on-screen Other documents manuals) • A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer (USB connection only).
  • Page 8 Remove all the protective materials and orange tape from the outside of the machine. • The tape and protective materials may differ in shape and position from what they actually are. Open the Paper Output Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) and fix it with the Scanning Unit Support Tray (A).

  • Page 9: Remove The Protective Material

    Remove the orange tape (E) carefully. The protective material (F) is removed along with the orange tape. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly (1) and fold the Scanning Unit Support (2), then gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (3). 2 Remove the Protective Material...

  • Page 10: Turn The Power On

    Do not turn the power on yet. To use the machine as a fax, a telephone line needs to be connected. This section describes the basic method of telephone line connection. For other connection methods, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
  • Page 11 • Do not install the machine where an object may fall on it. The object may fall inside the machine, resulting in malfunction. • Do not place any object on top of the machine. It may fall into the machine when opening covers, resulting in malfunction.
  • Page 12 Use the { or } button (C) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (D), then press the OK button. 4 Turn the Power On Make sure that the above screen is displayed and go to the next step. •...
  • Page 13 Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) and fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (D). Close the Document Cover (E) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). • Do not touch the buttons or LCD (F) on the Operation Panel (G). May result in unintended operation. •...

  • Page 14: Install The Fine Cartridges

    Open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover on the right side. Pinch (I) firmly and pull up the cover. 5 Install the FINE Cartridges Remove the Black FINE Cartridge Pull the orange protective tape (J) in the direction from its package. of the arrow and remove it carefully.
  • Page 15 Place the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot • Do not knock the FINE Cartridge against the sides of the holder. • Install in a well-lit environment. • Install the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot , and the Color FINE Cartridge into the left slot Push down...
  • Page 16 Insert the Color FINE Cartridge Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly into the left FINE Cartridge Holder (1) and fold the Scanning Unit in the same way as the Black FINE Support (2), then gently close the Cartridge. Scanning Unit (Cover) (3). 5 Install the FINE Cartridges Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration and go to the next step.

  • Page 17: Load Paper

    Open the Paper Support (A). Move the Paper Guides Load paper in the (B) to both edges. center of the Rear Tray (C). Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper.

  • Page 18: Fax Only Mode

    Read this section only when using the machine as a fax. If not using the machine as a fax, go to "8 Select Connection Method" on page 19. The following four modes are available for receiving faxes. Select a receive mode according to your needs.

  • Page 19: Set Up For Fax Reception

    Responses to Calls in Each Mode When a fax call arrives: While the telephone's ringtone sounds, pick up the handset. When the fax reception starts, replace the handset. If an answering machine is connected, the fax is received automatically. The telephone's ringtone sounds. The fax is received automatically.
  • Page 20 Press the FAX button (A). The fax standby screen is displayed. 7 Set Up for Fax Reception Press the FUNCTION button (B), then select a receive mode using the { or } button (C). Press the OK button. The fax standby screen returns.

  • Page 21: Install The Software (Usb Connection)

    Intended Use • Want to connect to a computer with a USB cable. • Want to connect to computers without using cables. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to connect to a computer with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 22 Do not connect the USB cable yet. • 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 application software to be installed.) •...
  • Page 23 Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE MACHINE. Operating noise may continue for up to 30 seconds until the machine turns off. • Do NOT connect the USB cable to the computer and the machine yet. If you have already connected the cable, disconnect it now. Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 24 Windows 7/Windows Vista Windows XP/Windows 2000 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue or Yes on the User Account Control dialog box. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue or Yes.
  • Page 25 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. For Windows 7/Windows Vista SP1 or later • You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install.
  • Page 26 □ USB Port When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with the USB cable. The USB Port is located on the back center of the machine. The upper port is for USB. 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) Important Information for the Installation □...
  • Page 27 Click Exit to complete the installation. If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer. For Macintosh: It is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time. • Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
  • Page 28 Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete. Internet Add (connect) the machine to the network. ■ N ot es on W irel ess Con nect ion •...

  • Page 29: Wireless Setup Using Wps (Wi-Fi Protected 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.
  • Page 30 Press the Setup button (A). Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 10 Wireless Setup Use the { or } button (C) to select Yes, then press the OK button.
  • Page 31 Select Easy setup, then press the Select the access point name you OK button. wrote down on page 27, then press the OK button. When one of the above screens is displayed, enter the network key you wrote down on page 27 using the Numeric buttons (E), then press the OK button. If the above screen is not displayed, go to •...
  • Page 32 Make sure that the network key is correct, then press the OK button. 10 Wireless Setup When the above screen appears, press the OK button. The Setup menu 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 33 Read this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If not using WPS, the following procedure is not necessary. Press the Setup button (A). The Setup menu screen is displayed. Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button.
  • Page 34 Use the { or } button (C) to select Yes, then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. 10 Wireless Setup Select Other setup, Select WPS, then press then press the OK the OK button.
  • Page 35 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. The Wi-Fi lamp (blue) flashes while searching for or connecting to an access point.
  • Page 36 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 37 Click Add the device or computer From the list, select the network using a USB flash drive. name (SSID), then click Next. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer, make sure that the drive name is displayed, then click Next. •...
  • Page 38 Windows 7 Click Start > Control Panel > Select the network name (SSID) from View network status and tasks the list and right-click it, then select > Manage wireless networks. Properties. 10 Wireless Setup Select Copy this network profile to When the above screen appears, a USB flash drive.
  • Page 39 Press the Setup button (A). Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup, then press the The Setup menu screen is displayed. OK button. Use the { or } button (C) to select Yes, then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue.
  • Page 40 Select WCN, then press Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port the OK button. (USB connector) (E) on the front of the machine, then press the OK button. 10 Wireless Setup When the above screen Press the COPY button (F). appears, press the OK The copy standby screen is displayed.
  • Page 41 Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that configuration of the computer and router is complete. Internet Add (connect) the machine to the network. ■ N ot es on Wir ed C onne ct i on •...

  • Page 42: Wired Setup

    Remove the Cap (A), then connect a network device (router, etc.) with an Ethernet cable (B). 11 Wired Setup Press the Setup button (C). The Setup menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 43 Use the [ or ] button (D) to select Device settings, then press the OK button. Use the { or } button (E) to select LAN settings, then press the OK button. Select Change wireless/wired, then press the OK button. 11 Wired Setup...

  • Page 44: Install The Software (Network Connection)

    Select Wired LAN active, press the OK button. The LAN settings screen returns. 11 Wired Setup Press the COPY button (F). The copy standby screen is displayed. Next, read "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 43!
  • Page 45 • 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 46 Turn on the computer, then insert 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 automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon in Computer or My Computer.
  • Page 47 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. For Windows 7/Windows Vista SP1 or later You can install the XPS Printer Driver from Custom Install. When •...
  • Page 48 Select Use the printer on network, then click Next. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) When the Printer Detection screen appears, click Next. • If the Printer Connection screen appears instead of the screen above, the connection method is not correctly selected in −...

  • Page 49: Install The Software (Registration)

    Troubleshooting. Make sure there is no problem, then click Next again on the screen in Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 52! On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select MX350 series in Printers, then click Next. •...
  • Page 50 49. Go to v.10.4.11 on page 49. • The alphanumeric characters after Canon MX350 series is the machine's Bonjour service name or MAC address. • If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following.
  • Page 51 Mac OS X v.10.6.x/v.10.5.x Mac OS X v.10.4.11 Select Canon MX350 series and click Add. Go to on page 50. Mac OS X v.10.4.11 When the Printer List window appears, click Add. • When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Add.
  • Page 52 Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MX350 series in the list of printers, then click Add. 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Make sure that Canon MX350 series is added to the list of When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click printers.
  • Page 53 Select Canon MX350 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen. click OK. Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 52! 12 Install the Software (Network Connection)
  • Page 54 Click Next. Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Important Information for the Installation □ Necessary Information for the User Registration Serial No. * * * * * * * * * The product serial number is required when registering the product.
  • Page 55 Click Exit to complete the installation. For Windows: Solution Menu starts automatically. If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer. For Macintosh: For Macintosh: It is necessary to restart the computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on the machine for the first time. •...
  • Page 56 If the machine is already connected to a wireless /wired connection, it can be used from additional computers on the same network. To us e f rom ad ditio na l co m p u te r s Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer from which you want to use the machine.
  • Page 57 Use t h e Op e r a ti o n Pa n e l o n th e m ach i ne to pr i nt y o ur own items easily. Va riou s a p p l ica ti o n so ftw a re a r e ins tal l ed on th e c om puter along with the drive rs.

  • Page 58: Try Using The Machine

    Load A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. Make sure that the Paper Output Tray (A) is open. This section describes how to perform a standard copy. • For details, refer to "6 Load Paper" on page 15. • The machine may make operating noise when feeding paper.
  • Page 59 Close the Document Cover, press the COPY button (E), then press the Black button (F) or the Color button (G). Copying will start. Remove the document after printing. When the machine is ready for copying, the Black button and Color button light up. •...
  • Page 60 Load Paper" on page 15. 14 Try Using the Machine Start Solution Menu from the Select the image you want to print, Canon Solution Menu icon then click Layout/Print. on the desktop (Windows) When a photo is selected, the number of or on the Dock (Macintosh), copies is set to "1".
  • Page 61 Press the FAX button (A). The fax standby screen is displayed. This section explains how to send a fax in black and white from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) (B). • Make sure that the telephone line type is set correctly. For the setting procedure, refer to "Preparing for Faxing"...

  • Page 62: Send Faxes

    Insert the document until a beep sounds, then slide the left and right Document Guides against both ends of the document. • Place the document face-up. 14 Try Using the Machine Use the Numeric buttons (E) to enter Press the Black button (F). the fax number.
  • Page 63 After a period of use, the inside of the machine may become stained with ink. To avoid staining your hands or clothes with ink, it is recommended that you clean the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover (A) and the inside of the tray (B) with a facial tissue or the like as required. If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right automatically.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Transmission speed Black: Approx. 3 seconds/page at 33.6 kbps (Based on ITU-T No.1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No.1 for others, both in standard mode or Canon FAX Standard chart No.1, standard mode.) Color: Approx. 1 minute/page at 33.6 kbps (Based on Canon COLOR FAX TEST SHEET.)
  • Page 65 Macintosh: Hard Disk must be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or Mac OS Extended. • Macintosh: After upgrading from Mac OS X v.10.5 or lower to Mac OS X v.10.6, install software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer. •...

  • Page 66: Getting Help From Canon

    PG-210XL 2973B001 CL-211XL 2975B001 PG-210 2974B001 CL-211 2976B001 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 QT5-2840-V01 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2010...

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