Canon PIXMA G2020 / G2060 Series, PIXMA G2560 Manual
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Setting Up the Printer
Read Safety and Important Information first.
For Setup, visit the URL https://ij.start.canon
or scan the code with your mobile device
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- Follow the instructions below if you do not have an internet connection.
Holding the Printer
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Box Contents
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- Print Heads
- Ink Bottles Power Cord
- Setup CD-ROM
- Safety and Important Information Getting Started (this manual)
Removing Packing Materials
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- Remove and dispose of any packing materials and orange tape.
- Open the scanning unit / cover, remove and dispose of the orange tape and protective material inside.
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Installing the Print Heads
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- Open the print head locking cover.
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- Take out each print head from the package and remove the label.
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- Remove the protective tape.
- Insert the C )color( print head on the left and the B )black( print head on the right.
- Close the print head locking cover and press down until it clicks.
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- Press down both joint buttons completely until they click. Check!
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- Close the scanning unit / cover.
- Open the scanning unit / cover fully and then close it.
Turning on the Printer
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- Connect the power cord.
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- Press the ON button.
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- When the following screen appears, use the
and
buttons to select a language, and then press the OK button.
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If an error appears on the screen, see "If an error message (support code) appears on the screen" and follow the instructions.
Pouring Ink
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This product requires careful handling of ink. Ink may splatter when the ink tanks are filled with ink. If ink gets on your clothes or belongings, it may not come off.
- Open the scanning unit / cover.
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- Open the tank cap on the left of the printer.
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- Hold the ink bottle upright and gently twist the bottle cap to remove.
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- Align the nozzle of the ink bottle with the inlet.
- Slowly stand the ink bottle upside down and push down to pour the ink.
- If the ink does not pour, gently remove the ink bottle and try again.
- Gently remove the ink bottle from the inlet.
- Be careful not to spill the ink.
- Replace the tank cap securely.
- Repeat steps 2 through 7 to pour all ink into the corresponding ink tanks on the right.
- Close the scanning unit / cover.
- Open the scanning unit / cover fully and then close it.
- When the following screen appears, use the
and
buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
- Please wait momentarily until the following screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions, and then press the OK button.
If you will use the printer without connecting any other devices, setup is now complete.
Select the connection method that best matches how you will use the printer.
- To use the printer without connecting to any other devices
- To use the printer connecting to a computer
- Proceed to the next page.
If an error message (support code) appears on the screen
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Check the support code, and then follow the instructions if the displayed code is written below.
- 1890
Protective material remaining. - "Removing Packing Materials"
- 1470
Print heads are not installed correctly. - "Installing the Print Heads"
- 1471
Print heads cannot be recognized. - " Installing the Print Heads"
- 5200
Ink system preparation was not completed successfully. Press the ON button to restart the printer, and then see "Pouring Ink".
Connecting to a Computer
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If you are using multiple computers, perform these steps on each computer.
- Access the Canon website from your computer.
https://ij.start.canon - Select
Set Up. - Enter your printer's model name and click Go.
- Click Start.
- Click (B) Connecting to a Computer.
- The following steps are for Windows users.
- Click Download.
- Run the downloaded file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- This may take some time.
Using the Setup CD-ROM
Double click EasySetup.exe in the CD-ROM, and then continue from step 3. If you do not have an internet connection, open the win folder in the CD-ROM and double click SETUP.exe. This will install the printer driver.
Loading Paper
- Extend the paper support.
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- Open the feed slot cover and slide the righthand side paper guide to the far right.
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- Load several sheets of paper with the print side facing up and slide the side paper guide against the edge of the paper stack.
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- Close the feed slot cover.
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- When Save the rear tray paper information appears on the printer's screen, press the OK button.
- Select the paper size and type, and press the OK button.
- Extend the paper output tray.
Transporting Your Printer
When relocating the printer, check the following.
Check that both joint buttons are pressed down completely to avoid ink leaks.
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Check that the position of the ink valve lever is closed.
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Pack the printer in a plastic bag in case ink leaks.
- Pack the printer in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport.
- Do not tilt the printer. Ink may leak.
- Please handle with care and ensure the box remains flat and NOT turned upside down or on its side, as the printer may be damaged and ink in the printer may leak.
- When a shipping agent is handling transport of the printer, have its box marked "THIS SIDE UP" to keep the printer with its bottom facing down. Mark also with "FRAGILE" or "HANDLE WITH CARE".
Documents / Resources
References
Download manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Canon PIXMA G2020 / G2060 Series, PIXMA G2560 Manual
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