To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers need to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk.
The screens below are based on Mac OS X v.10.5.x .
Important:
- Quit all running applications before installation.
- You need to log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
- Do not switch users during the installation process.
- It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK , and do not remove the Setup CD-ROM during restarting. The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been restarted.
- Mac OS 9 , Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier are not supported.
Macintosh
1.Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.
Make sure the printer is turned on.
note:
The USB port is located on the right side of the printer.
2.The USB port is located on the right side of the printer.
3. Double-click the Setup icon.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CANON_IJ icon on the desktop.
4.Enter your administrator name and password.
Click OK.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the on-screen instructions.
5.Click Easy Install.
Drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically.
note:
Click Easy Install.
Drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically.
6.Click Install.
note:
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.
7.Read the License Agreement screen carefully and click Yes.
Installation starts.
important:
During installation, follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.
8.When the Start Setup screen appears, click Execute.
9.Click Restart.
The Print Head Alignment screen appears after the computer has been restarted.
10. Align the Print Head
When the Print Head Alignment screen appears, load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray (A) as shown.
Pinch and slide the Paper Guide (B) against the left edge of the paper.
11. Click Execute.
12. When this screen appears, click OK.
Printing of the pattern starts.
- Wait until the pattern printing ends (about 5 minutes), and go to the next step.
- Do not open the Top Cover (C) while printing.
note:
Pull out the Front Tray Extension (D) beforehand.
13.Make sure that the pattern shown is printed.
Some parts of patterns printed on the first page are faint.
note:
- If you align the Print Head automatically again, patterns different from those shown above may be printed.
- When Print Head Alignment cannot be executed properly, the Alarm lamp (E) will flash orange 11 times.
14. Click Next.
15. Click Next.
If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your printer. You will need your product serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.
important:
Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)
note:
- To register later, click Cancel. User registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon.
- If you are already registered, the Product Registration screen appears.
16.When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the message.
If you can agree, click Agree. If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.
(This has no effect on the printer's functionality.)
note:
.The screen does not appear on Mac OS X v.10.3.9.
17. Click Exit.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
