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Getting Started

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

    Getting Started Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
  • Page 2 ■ Sym bo l s The following symbols are used to mark important instructions. Observe these instructions. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage. Instructions that must be observed for safe operation. Additional explanations. Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.
  • Page 3 Contents Preparation Confirming Your Connection Type Connect the Telephone Line Select the Connection Method Turn the Power On Setup the Machine and the Computer Install the Print Head Loading Paper Install the Ink Tanks After Installing the Machine Set Up for Fax Reception...
  • Page 4 Preparation ■ Che c k th e In cl ud ed I tem s Before turning on the machine, remove all the orange tapes and the protective sheets. □ Choosing a Location The Print Head is placed inside of the Paper Output Tray (A). Open the Paper Output Tray with your hands, and take out the Print Head.
  • Page 5 Connect the Telephone Line Only when connecting a telephone: 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 6 Turn the Power On Plug the power cord into the back Turn on the machine Use the { or } button (C) on the Use the { or } button (C) on the Operation Panel left of the machine, then connect (A).
  • Page 7 Install the Print Head Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) until it locks into place. Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover). The Scanning Unit Support (D) is fixed automatically. The Print Head Holder (E) comes out.
  • Page 8 Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (F) until it stops. Remove the Print Head from the silver Remove the orange protective cap. package. • There may be some transparent or light blue 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 9 Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place. Lower the Print Head Lock Lever (F) completely. • Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently. • Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder. •...
  • Page 10 Install the Ink Tanks Pull the orange tape (1) in the direction of the While pressing down with your left thumb, twist off arrow to peel off the protective film and remove the orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom the film (2) completely.
  • Page 11 Install the ink tank Insert the ink tank fully into the Print Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place. Install all the other ink tanks in the same way. Head. Make sure the Ink lamp lights red. Install all the ink tanks.
  • Page 12 Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) slightly and Load three or more sheets of A4 Press the OK button. fold the Scanning Unit Support (C), then gently or Letter-sized plain paper into the The standby screen is displayed. close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B). Cassette (D), then press the OK button.
  • Page 13 Set Up for Fax Reception If you are not using the machine as a fax, go to "7 Confirming Your Connection Type" on page 13. Select a receive mode according to your needs to receive faxes easily. You can change the receive mode any time. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. When using as a fax only: When using as both a fax and telephone: When you want to receive only faxes...
  • Page 14 Press the FAX button (A), then press the Menu Press the OK button. Use the { or } button (C) to select a receive button (B). mode, then press the OK button. When the FAX The Receive mode settings screen is displayed. menu returns, press the Back button (D).

  • Page 15: Confirming Connection Type

    Confirming Your Connection Type Before setting up the machine, select the most suitable connection method. You can use the machine over a USB, wireless LAN or wired LAN connection. Wireless LAN Wired LAN cable cable Access point Router • Before connecting the machine to the network, confirm that configuration of the computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) is complete, and that the computer can connect to the network.
  • Page 16 Notes on Setup • 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. • Quit all running applications before installation. If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.

  • Page 17: Select The Connection Method

    Select the Connection Method Connection Method Selection Setup Flow (Reading Order) P.26 P.30 P.43 Which connection method do you intend to use? P.46 P.51 Network P.16 P.26 P.31 P.43 Is this your first time connecting the machine to P.16 P.46 P.52 P.60 the network?
  • Page 18 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh Machine's LAN Setting Press the Menu button (A). Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Settings, then Select Device settings, then press the OK press the OK button. button.
  • Page 19 Windows Macintosh Use the { or } button (B) to select LAN Make sure that Change WLAN/LAN is selected Select the desired connection method, then press settings, then press the OK button. and press the OK button. the OK button. P.26 Windows Next, read "Install the Software"...

  • Page 20: Wps Connection

    Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh WPS Connection If your access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can set the wireless LAN security easily. Press the Menu button (A). Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Select Device settings, Settings, then press the OK button.
  • Page 21 Windows Macintosh Use the { or } button (B) Make sure that Change Make sure that Wireless Select WLAN settings, Make sure that WPS setting to select LAN settings, WLAN/LAN is selected and LAN active is selected and then press the OK button. is selected and press the OK then press the OK button.
  • Page 22 Windows Macintosh Make sure that Push button Press the OK button. When the access point is ready, press the OK button on the machine, then method is selected and press the press the WPS button on the access point within two minutes. OK button.

  • Page 23: Wcn Connection

    The Network folder opens. wireless communication between the computer and the access point. • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of stored data regardless of the cause. • If your USB flash drive cannot be attached to the direct print port of the machine, an extension cord for USB flash drives may be required.
  • Page 24 Windows Macintosh Click I want to add a wireless device or Click Add the device or computer using a From the list, select the network name (SSID), computer that is not on the list, using a USB USB flash drive. then click Next.
  • Page 25 Windows Macintosh Connect the USB flash drive to the computer, When the above screen appears, remove the Press the Menu button (A). confirm that the drive name is displayed, then USB flash drive from the computer, then click click Next. Close.
  • Page 26 Windows Macintosh Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Select Device settings, then Use the { or } button (B) to Make sure that Change WLAN/ Settings, then press the OK button. press the OK button. select LAN settings, then press LAN is selected and press the the OK button.
  • Page 27 Windows Macintosh Make sure that Wireless LAN Select WLAN settings, then Select WCN setting, then Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port active is selected and press press the OK button. press the OK button. (USB connector) (C) on the front of the machine, then the OK button.

  • Page 28: Install Software

    Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh Install the Software If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears: TURN OFF THE MACHINE (A). Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup CD- ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup program should start automatically.
  • Page 29 Windows Macintosh Windows Vista Windows Vista AutoPlay screen appears, User Account Control dialog Select your place of residence, then click Select a country or region, then click Next. click Run Msetup4.exe. box appears, click Continue. Next. If the same dialog box reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.
  • Page 30 Windows Macintosh Click Easy Install. Click Install. Select a connection method and click Next. Drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically. • If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 31 Windows Macintosh Go to either of the following procedures according to your connection method! P.30 Read the License Agreement screen When the Please Allow All Install Wizard P.31 carefully and click Yes. Processes screen appears, click Next. Wireless LAN P.40 Installation starts.
  • Page 32 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh USB Connection When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with a USB Turn on the machine (A). cable. When the machine is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen.
  • Page 33 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN On the Setup Method screen, select When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the computer with a USB cable. Connect printer to the network for Set up the machine over a USB connection until the network connection is complete.
  • Page 34 Windows Macintosh If the following dialog box appears Turn on the machine (A). When the Setup Preparations dialog When the Access Points dialog box appears, select an box appears, confirm that preparation access point to use, then click Connect. When the machine is recognized by the computer, a is complete, then click Next.
  • Page 35 Windows Macintosh Windows XP/2000 If the following dialog box appears When the Set Printer IP Address dialog box When the Network Setup of the Card Slot dialog Windows Vista Go to Step appears, click Connect. box appears, specify the drive letter, then click Next.
  • Page 36 Windows Macintosh When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, remove the USB cable, then click Next. TURN OFF THE MACHINE (A), then place the machine in the location where you will use it, and turn on it. • To change the port name, click View Setup Results, then click Set Port Name. For details, refer to "8 Changing the port name"...
  • Page 37 Measuring takes a few minutes. You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel. You also examine the detailed status of the communication link after setup by using the Canon IJ Network Tool. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
  • Page 38 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN Prepare Cables USB cable LAN cable On the Setup Method screen, select Connect printer to the network for Have a USB and LAN cable ready. the first time, then click Next.
  • Page 39 Windows Macintosh When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect the machine to the Turn on the machine (A). When the Setup Preparations computer with a USB cable. dialog box appears, confirm that When the machine is recognized by preparation is complete, then click the computer, a message appears on Set up the machine over a USB connection until the network connection is complete.
  • Page 40 Windows Macintosh If the following dialog box appears Remove the LAN connector cap (B) of the machine, connect a network device with a LAN When the Set Printer IP Address dialog box appears, cable (C), then click Yes. click Connect. If the machine is detected automatically, the Set Printer IP Address dialog box does not appear.
  • Page 41 Windows Macintosh Windows XP/2000 When the Network Setup of the Card When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, remove the Windows Vista Go to Step Slot dialog box appears, specify the USB cable, then click Finish. drive letter, then click Next. Windows XP/2000 Go to Step •...
  • Page 42 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh Connect the Wireless LAN / Wired LAN TURN ON THE MACHINE (A). On the Setup Method screen, select Printer is already connected to the network, then click Next. • Make sure that the computer you are setting up is not connected to the machine with a USB cable.
  • Page 43 Windows Macintosh When the Printers dialog box appears, select the machine, then click Next. Windows Vista Go to Step Windows XP/2000 Go to Step • When the machine is not detected, make sure of the following, click Update. − The machine is turned on. −...
  • Page 44 Windows Macintosh Windows XP/2000 When the Network Setup of the Card Slot dialog box appears, specify the When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Finish. drive letter, then click Next. • To change the port name, click View Setup Results, then click Set Port Name. For details, refer to "8 Changing the port name"...
  • Page 45 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh Information When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load plain Click Next. paper in the Cassette (A) and click Next. It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once. •...
  • Page 46 • Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.) • To register later, click Cancel. User registration can be started from the Canon Solution Menu icon. For details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 67. • The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
  • Page 47 Windows Macintosh Click Exit. If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now (recommended) check box is selected, Next, read "24 Loading Paper" on page 63! then click Restart. After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
  • Page 48 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh Install the Software Connect the machine to the computer with a USB cable. Turn on the computer, then Double-click the Setup icon. insert the Setup CD-ROM into Make sure the machine is turned on. If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 49 Windows Macintosh Enter your administrator Select your place of residence, then Select a country or region, then click Click Easy Install. name and password. click Next. Next. Drivers, application software, and on- Click OK. screen manuals are installed automatically. If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the on- screen instructions.
  • Page 50 Windows Macintosh Click Install. Read the License Agreement screen When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load carefully and click Yes. plain paper in the Cassette (A) and click Next. Installation starts. • Move the cursor over items to display •...
  • Page 51 Windows Macintosh Click Next. Click Next. If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your machine. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the machine. •...
  • Page 52 P.51 When the Extended Survey Program screen Click Restart. appears, confirm the message. When the computer restarts, Canon IJ Network Tool P.52 Wireless LAN starts automatically. If you can agree, click Agree. If you click Do not P.59...
  • Page 53 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh USB Connection On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select USB connection, then click Next, read "24 Loading Paper" on page 63!
  • Page 54 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh First-time Setup for Use over Wireless LAN On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, select LAN If the Setup Preparations screen Select Setup in the pop-up menu, select MX860 series in connection, then click OK.
  • Page 55 Windows Macintosh If the following screen appears If the following screen appears When the Access Points screen appears, select an access point to When the Set Printer IP Address screen appears, click Connect. use, then click Connect. If the machine is detected automatically, the Set Printer IP Address screen does not appear.
  • Page 56 Measuring takes a few minutes. You can cancel measuring by clicking Cancel. You also examine the detailed status of the communication link after setup by using the Canon IJ Network Tool. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
  • Page 57 Connection performance between the printer and the access point. Mac OS X v.10.5.x Go to Step The Printer Setup Utility and Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector will start up. Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9 Go to Step •...
  • Page 58 Setup the Machine and the Computer Windows Macintosh First-time Setup for Use over Wired LAN On the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, If the Setup Preparations screen Select Setup in the pop-up menu, select MX860 series in Printers, then select LAN connection, then click OK.
  • Page 59 Windows Macintosh If the following screen appears Remove the LAN connector cap (A) of the machine, connect a network device with a LAN When the Set Printer IP Address screen appears, cable (B), then click Yes. click Connect. If the machine is detected automatically, the Set Printer IP Address screen does not appear.
  • Page 60 When the Setup Completion screen appears, remove the USB cable, then click OK. Next, read "23 Add the Machine" on page 60! The Printer Setup Utility and Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector will start up. Mac OS X v.10.5.x Go to Step Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9...
  • Page 61 Register Printer. appears, then click Cancel. click OK. complete, then click OK. The Printer Setup Utility and Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector will start up. • When the You have no printers available. screen appears, click Cancel.
  • Page 62 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 Go to Step Mac OS X v.10.5.x Go to Step • The alphanumeric string after Canon MX860 series is the Go to Step Mac OS X v.10.4.x machine's MAC address. • If the machine has not been detected, make sure of the following.
  • Page 63 Macintosh Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9 Mac OS X v.10.4.x/v.10.3.9 Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select MX860 series in the list Confirm that MX860 series is added to the list of printers. of printers, then click Add. •...
  • Page 64 Windows Macintosh On the Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector Confirm that a check mark is displayed, then click screen, select Canon MX860 series Network in Exit to close the screen. Next, read "24 Loading Paper" on TWAIN Data Source Name and the MAC address...
  • Page 65 Loading Paper Load in the Cassette This section explains how to load paper in the Cassette (A) and the Rear Tray (B). Pull out the Cassette (A). Move the Paper Guides (E) and Load paper. (F) to both edges. Load paper with the printing side facing down.
  • Page 66 Slide the Paper Guide (E) to align with the mark of Slide the Paper Guide (F) against left edge of the paper. Insert the Cassette (A) into the machine paper size. until it clicks into place. Confirm that the loaded paper does not exceed the line (G). The Paper Guide (E) will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size.
  • Page 67 Load paper in the Rear Tray Open the Paper Support (H) and pull it Move the Paper Guides (I) to Load paper in the center of the Rear Slide the left and right Paper Guides out. both edges. Tray. (I) against both edges of the paper. Load paper in portrait orientation with Confirm that the loaded paper does not the printing side facing up.
  • Page 68 After Installing the Machine For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 67. ■ Ma nu a ls Safety Precautions G etting S ta rte d on -s c r e e n ma n u a l s S afet y and (th is ma n u a l) Ba si c Gui de...
  • Page 69 Example: Windows Vista 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 70: 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 71: 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 paper Open the Document Place the document face-down and Close the Document Cover (A), press the...

  • Page 72: 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. In Solution Menu, click One-Click Select the image you want to Load a sheet of photo paper in the Rear Click Print.

  • Page 73: Send Faxes

    Send Faxes This section explains how to send a fax in black and white from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) (A). For other procedures to send faxes, refer to "Faxing" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide. Make sure that the telephone line type is set correctly.
  • Page 74 Insert the document until a beep sounds, then slide the Use the Numeric buttons (E) to enter the fax Press the Black button (F). left and right Paper Guides (D) against both ends of the number. The fax is sent. document.

  • Page 75: Align The Print Head

    Align the Print Head Align the Print Head for better print results. To cancel printing the alignment pattern, press the Stop button (A). Confirm that three or more sheets Select Yes, then press OK button. of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are Printing of the first pattern starts.
  • Page 76 Less noticeable More noticeable When the above pattern is printed, select Yes and press Look at the first printout, and use the [ ] { } buttons to enter the number of the pattern that the OK button. has the least noticeable vertical or horizontal streaks for columns A to G, then press the OK button.
  • Page 77 Less noticeable More noticeable Confirm the above message, then press the OK button. Follow the same procedure as step to enter the number of the pattern that has the least noticeable vertical streaks for columns H to Q, then press the OK Printing of the second pattern starts.
  • Page 78 Less noticeable More noticeable Enter the number of the pattern that has the least The standby screen is displayed. Confirm the above message, then press the OK button. noticeable horizontal stripes for columns a to j, then press Print Head Alignment is now complete. OK button.
  • Page 79 The following ink tanks are compatible with this machine. CANON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney N.S.W. 2113, Australia canon.com.au CANON NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Akoranga Business Park, Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand canon.co.nz QT5-2115-V01 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2009...

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