Canon PIXMA MX870 manual

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Model Number: K10348 (MX870) Symbols Used in This Document ■ Informational notes. Instructions including important information. Operations that take some time to complete. Indicates operations in Windows. Indicates operations in Macintosh. Prohibited actions. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark or [...]

1 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. Describes how to set up and use your machine. Introduces the machine and its functions, the included manuals and application software. Getting Star[...]

2 Contents ■ 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) .................................. 8 Select Connection Method .................................................... P .21 6 Load Paper ............................................................................ 4 Install the Print Head ...........................................................[...]

3 Network Connection Wireless Connection USB Connection Using from Additional Computers Machine Preparation Fax Reception Setup Machine Installation Flow ■ P .4 - 17 P .18 - 20 Software Installation P .56 P .45 - 55 Software Installation P .21 - 27 Machine Wireless Setup P .21, 28 - 40 Software Installation P .45 - 55 Machine Wired Setup P .21, 4[...]

4 Devices Required for Wireless/Wired Connection ■ Wireless Connection When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required depending on the connection method. Wired Connection Router , etc. A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.1 1b/g is required. A commercial network device (router , et[...]

1 A 5 Remove all orange tape and protective materials from the inside and outside of the machine. Preparation □ 1 The Print Head is placed inside of the Paper Output T ray (A). Open the Paper Output T ray and take it out. 2 Ink tanks (5: BK, M, Y , PGBK, C) Print Head Power cord Other documents Manuals T elephone line cable Setup CD-ROM (containi[...]

2 A 2 1 B 2 1 6 T o use the machine as a fax, a telephone line needs to be connected. This section describes the basic method of telephone line connection. When using as both a fax and telephone: When using as a fax only: When not using as a fax: Go to "3 T urn the Power On" on page 7. only Connect the machine with a telephone line using [...]

3 1 2 A B 7 T urn the Power On 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. • • Insert the power cord into the connector on the left side at th[...]

3 4 C D E 1 2 A 8 T urning the power off □ 1. Press the ON button (A) to turn off the machine. 2. Make sure that all the lamps on the Operation Panel are not lit. Operating noise may continue for up to 30 seconds until the machine turns off. 3 T urn the Power On Use the { or } button (C) on the Operation Panel to select the language for the LCD ([...]

4 1 2 3 A B C D F D E G 9 Install the Print Head Do not touch the buttons or LCD (E) on the Operation Panel (F). May result in unintended operation. When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover), the Print Head Holder (G) moves automatically . The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves. This is normal operation. If the Print Head Holder does not move[...]

4 6 5 H I J K 10 4 Install the Print Head Firmly lift the part (H) of the Print Head Lock Lever in the Print Head Holder until it stops. Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (I). The machine may not print properly if you touch it. • Remove the Print Head from the silver package. Remove the orange protective cap. Handle the Print Head [...]

7 8 11 4 Install the Print Head T ilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. Hold the Print Head Lock Lever rmly and lower it completely . Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder . Install in a well-lit environment. • • Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily . If the Scanning [...]

5 1 2 3 A B C D 12 Install the Ink T anks 1. Remove the orange tape completely . 2. Remove the protective lm completely . Handle the ink tanks carefully . Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks. • • Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (A) pointing up while being careful not to bloc[...]

4 5 6 13 5 Install the Ink T anks T ilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back end of the slot. Install in a well-lit environment. • Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank rmly until it clicks. When the installation is completed properly , the Ink lamp lights red. Install all the other ink tanks in the same way accordin[...]

8 E F G 7 H 14 5 Install the Ink T anks 1. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (E) slightly . 2. Fold the Scanning Unit Support (F) towards the left. 3. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover). Do not touch the buttons or LCD (G) on the Operation Panel (H). May result in unintended operation. • Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration and g[...]

6 1 3 2 A B C D 15 Load Paper Close the Paper Output T ray (A). Pull out the Cassette (B). Move the Paper Guides (C) and (D) to both edges. The Cassette supports plain paper only . T o load specialty paper including photo paper , refer from on page 17. •[...]

4 6 5 7 1 2 E 16 6 Load Paper Load plain paper . Load paper with the printing side facing down. Slide the Paper Guide to align with the actual size of the paper . The Paper Guide will click and stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size. A slight space between the Paper Guide and the paper stack is acceptable. Align the paper to [...]

8 9 1 0 1 1 F G H I 17 6 Load Paper Prepare the Paper Support (F). 1. Open it. 2. Withdraw it upwards. 3. T ilt it back. Move the Paper Guides (G) to both edges. Load paper in the center of the Rear T ray (H). Load paper in portrait orientation with the printing side facing up. Slide the left and right Paper Guides against both edges of the paper .[...]

7 18 Set Up for Fax Reception 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 21. Intended Use The following four modes are available for receiving faxes. Select a receive mode according to your needs. Y ou can change the receive mode any time. Refer to [...]

19 7 Set Up for Fax Reception Even when a telephone is connected to the machine, the telephone's ringtone may not sound for an incoming call depending on the type or settings of the telephone. • When a voice call arrives: When a fax call arrives: The fax is received automatically . The call cannot be answered. The telephone’s ringtone soun[...]

3 2 1 A B C 20 7 Set Up for Fax Reception Press the F AX button (A). The fax standby screen is displayed. Press the FUNCTION button (B), then use the { or } button (C) to select a receive mode. Press the OK button. The fax standby screen returns.[...]

8 21 W ant to connect to a computer with a USB cable. • W ant to connect to computers without using cables. W ant to use from multiple computers. • • Wireless Connection USB Connection What is LAN (Local Area Network)? What is Network? A system to exchange information between computers by connecting them to each other with cables or via wirel[...]

9 22 Quit all running applications before installation. Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group). Do not switch users during the installation process. Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees may apply . Consult the internet service provider . It may be necessary to restart your compu[...]

A 2 1 23 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) T urn on the computer , then insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If you are using Windows, the setup program starts automatically . Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE MACHINE. Operating noise may continue for up to 30 seconds until the machine turns off. For Windows Do NOT connect the[...]

3 3 24 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue or Y es on the User Account Control dialog box. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue or Y es . Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Enter your[...]

6 5 4 25 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) Click Install . Click Easy Install . The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together . For Windows If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install . • Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. Select Use [...]

B 26 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) Necessary Information for the User Registration □ If the Extended Survey Program screen appears □ If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, click Agree . If you click Do not agree , the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on the machine's functionality .) Import[...]

8 7 27 9 Install the Software (USB Connection) If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer . Click Exit to complete the installation. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Proceed to page 57 for information regarding the Solution Menu and the on-screen manual or page 58 to start using the machine. For Macintosh: It is nece[...]

10 28 An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without using an access point, is not supported. Be sure to prepare an access point. Notes on Wireless Connection ■ The conguration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary dependi[...]

10 Wireless Setup 29 Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup For details on how to check the following information, refer to the manual of your access point or router , or contact its manufacturer . Check the Information for Wireless Connection ■ The following information is required to connect to your access point or router . Check your access point or [...]

3 2 1 A D B C 30 10 Wireless Setup Press the Setup button (A). Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup , then press the OK button. Use the { or } button (C) to select Y es , then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. The Setup menu screen is displayed.[...]

4 5 6 E 31 10 Wireless Setup Select Easy setup , then press the OK button. When one of the above screens is displayed, enter the network key you wrote down on page 29 using the Numeric buttons (E), then press the OK button. If the above screen is not displayed, go to . Press the button to switch character entry modes. If you are living in an apartm[...]

7 8 9 F 32 10 Wireless Setup Make sure that the network key is correct, then press the OK button. Next, read "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 45! Press the COPY button (F). The copy standby screen is displayed. When the above screen appears, press the OK button. If Failed to connect to the access point. appears, pres[...]

2 1 A B 10 Wireless Setup 33 Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Press the Setup button (A). Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup , then press the OK button. 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[...]

4 5 6 3 7 D C 34 10 Wireless Setup Select Push button method , then press the OK button. Select WPS , then press the OK button. T o use the PIN code method for setup, select PIN code method in , then press the OK button. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the machine and access point. When the screen in appears, press the OK button. When [...]

8 9 E 1 0 35 10 Wireless Setup 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) ashes while searching for or connecting to an access point. Press the COPY button[...]

1 A - 1 36 10 Wireless Setup Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now) Read this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using the WCN (Windows Connect Now) function of Windows 7/Windows Vista. If not using WCN, the following procedure is not necessary . Proceed with the setup according to your operating system. Before setting up[...]

37 10 Wireless Setup When the above screen appears, remove the USB ash drive from the computer , then click Close . Click Add the device or computer using a USB ash drive . From the list, select the network name (SSID), then click Next . Connect the USB ash drive to the computer , make sure that the drive name is displayed, then click Next[...]

1 - 1 B 38 10 Wireless Setup Click Start > Control Panel > View network status and tasks > Manage wireless networks . Select the network name (SSID) from the list and right-click it, then select Properties . Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the USB ash drive to the computer . Select Copy this network prole to a USB ash[...]

A D 4 5 3 2 C B 39 10 Wireless Setup Press the Setup button (A). Use the [ or ] button (B) to select Wireless LAN setup , then press the OK button. Use the { or } button (C) to select Y es , then press the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. Select Other setup , then press the OK button. The Setup menu sc[...]

F E 8 9 6 7 40 10 Wireless Setup Select WCN , then press the OK button. When the above screen appears, press the OK button, then remove the USB ash drive from the machine. Connect the USB ash drive to the Direct Print Port (USB connector) (E) on the front right of the machine, then press the OK button. Next, read "12 Install the Software[...]

11 41 Notes on Wired Connection ■ The conguration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your system environment. For details, refer to your device's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer . In an ofce setup, consult your network administrator . If you connect to a netw[...]

A B 1 2 C 42 1 1 Wired Setup Remove the Cap (A), then connect a network device (router , etc.) with an Ethernet cable (B). Press the Setup button (C). The Setup menu screen is displayed.[...]

5 4 3 D D E 43 1 1 Wired Setup 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.[...]

6 7 F 44 1 1 Wired Setup Next, read "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 45! Select Wired LAN active , press the OK button. Press the COPY button (F). The copy standby screen is displayed. The LAN settings screen returns.[...]

12 45 Easy-WebPrint EX □ If you are using Internet Explorer 7 or later , you can use the Web print software Easy-WebPrint EX. An internet connection is required for installation. Install the Software Install the Software (Network Connection) Quit all running applications before installation. Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Adminis[...]

2 2 1 46 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Continue or Y es on the User Account Control dialog box. If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Continue or Y es . Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen. Ent[...]

3 4 47 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Click Install . Click Easy Install . The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all together . For Windows If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install . • For Windows 7/Windows V ista SP1 or later Y ou can install the XPS Printer Driver fro[...]

5 6 48 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Select Use the printer on network , then click Next . Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation. 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 se[...]

7 7 49 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) When the Detected Printers List dialog box appears, select Canon MX870 series , then click Next . When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Complete . Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 54! Next, read "Install the Software (Registration)" on page [...]

1 50 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) This section describes how to register the machine on a Macintosh computer . Windows users: read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 54. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Printer . v .10.6.x v .10.5.x v .10.4.1 1 Mac OS X Go to - on page 51. Go t[...]

A - 2 B - 2 51 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Select Canon MX870 series and click Add . 1 Go to on page 52. Click More Printers in the Printer Browser window . 2 When the Printer List window appears, click Add . 1 When the Y ou have no printers available. screen appears, click Add . • Mac OS X v .10.4.1 1 Mac OS X v .10.6.x/v .10.5.[...]

3 52 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Scanner . Make sure that Canon MX870 series is added to the list of printers. 4 Go to . Select Canon IJ Network in the pop-up menu, select Canon MX870 series in the list of printers, then click Add . 3[...]

4 5 53 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Select Canon MX870 series on the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, then click OK . Click Next on the Register Printer and Scanner screen. Next, read "Install the Software (Information)" on page 54![...]

1 A 54 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Click Next . Necessary Information for the User Registration □ If you can agree to Extended Survey Program, click Agree . If you click Do not agree , the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This has no effect on the machine's functionality .) Important Information for the Instal[...]

2 3 55 12 Install the Software (Network Connection) Click Exit to complete the installation. If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the computer . Congratulations! Setup is complete. Proceed to page 57 for information regarding the Solution Menu and the on-screen manual or page 58 to start using the machine. For Macintosh: Using[...]

13 56 If the machine is already connected to a wireless/wired connection, it can be used from additional computers on the same network. For details on the software installation procedure, refer to "12 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 45. Computer from which the machine can be used currently Additional computers on the sa[...]

14 57 Solution Menu is a gateway to functions and information that allow you to make full use of the machine! For example, Solution Menu Use the Operation Panel on the machine to print your own items easily . V arious application software are installed on the computer along with the drivers. Y ou can print creative items by correcting/enhancing pho[...]

1 2 3 A 1 2 B C D 58 14 T ry Using the Machine Open the Document Cover (D). T ry Copying Load A4 or Letter-sized plain paper into the Cassette (A). For details, refer to "6 Load Paper" on page 15. • 1. Open the Paper Output T ray (B). 2. Open the Output T ray Extension (C). This section describes how to perform a standard copy .[...]

4 G H I E F 5 59 14 T ry Using the Machine Place the document face-down and align it with the Alignment Mark (E). Close the Document Cover , press the COPY button (G), then press the Black button (H) or the Color button (I). Copying will start. Remove the document after printing. Do not place objects weighing 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg or more on the Platen G[...]

1 2 3 4 A B C 60 14 T ry Using the Machine Start Solution Menu from the Canon Solution Menu icon on the desktop (Windows) or on the Dock (Macintosh), then click One-Click to Photo Print . Select the image you want to print, then click Layout/Print . Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts. When a photo is selected, the number of copies is set to " 1 ".[...]

2 1 C D B A 14 T ry Using the Machine 61 Press the F AX 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). Open the Document T ray (C), then move the Document Guides (D) to both edges. For details on supported documents and settings for image quality ,[...]

5 3 4 E F 62 14 T ry Using the Machine Insert the document until a beep sounds, then slide the left and right Document Guides against both ends of the document. Use the Numeric buttons (E) to enter the fax number . Press the Black button (F). The fax is sent. Place the document face-up. • For other procedures to send faxes, refer to "Faxing&[...]

15 63 Specifications General Specications Printing resolution (dpi) 9600* (horizontal) X 2400 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum. Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB *1 Direct Print Port: PictBridge Bluetooth v2.0 (Option) *2 *3 *4 USB ash drive LAN Port: Wired LAN: 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Wireless LAN: IE[...]

64 15 Specications Specications are subject to change without notice. About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped. Minimum System Requirements Conform to the operating system’s requirements when higher than those given here. Operating System Processor RAM Windows 7 1 GHz[...]

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