Canon MultiPASS F20 Manual

Set-Up Sheet
Set-Up Sheet
Unpack the machine and its components.
Check that you have the following:
NOTE
• A printer cable is not included.You must purchase a USB cable (less than 16 #/8 ft./5 m) to
connect your machine to a computer.
Black
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Color
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Machine
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Multi-purpose tray
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Printhead
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PCMCIA card adapter
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Ink tanks
(Black, color)
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Power cord
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Documentation
(Set-Up Sheet, Basic Guide,
Registration Card,
Extended Service Plan)
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MultiPASS Suite software CD-ROM
Thank you for purchasing the Canon MultiPASS F20.
To get your machine ready for use, please follow the instructions in this Set-Up Sheet
before referring to any other documentation.
READ THIS SHEET FIRSTREAD THIS SHEET FIRST

Remove the shipping material from the machine.
1Place the machine on a flat surface.
2Remove all shipping tapes from the exterior of the machine.
NOTE
• DO NOT remove the USB label Aat this stage.
Connect the power cord.
NOTE
• Before turning on the power, make sure the document cover Ais closed.
Attach the multi-purpose tray and load paper.
1Insert the tabs on the bottom edge of the multi-purpose tray into the holes on
the machine as shown.
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1Plug the power cord
into a socket.
2When you connect the
machine, the Alarm light blinks,
and the messages below
should appear in the LCD.
3If nothing appears
in the LCD, press
[ON/OFF] to turn
on the machine.
A
Approx. 30 seconds
NOTE
•Please note that the cartridge
(printhead and ink tanks) is
installed in steps 5 and 6.
USB label A

2Lift up the tray extension.
3Place a stack of paper (print side up) in the multi-purpose tray qand adjust the
paper guide Ato the width of the stack w.Make sure the stack does not exceed
the paper limit mark B.
NOTE
• When you are not printing, remove the paper stack from the multi-purpose tray and
close the tray.
4Open the paper output tray q,then pull out the tray extension w.
Printouts will exit the machine here.
NOTE
• When you are not printing, you can close the paper output tray.
q
w
AA
q
w
B

Install the printhead.
IMPORTANT
•To turn off the machine, be sure to always press [ON/OFF].This will ensure that the
printhead is capped and prevent it from drying up.
•If you are not using the machine for a long period of time, we recommend that you
print (in black and color) or clean the printhead approximately once a month to
maintain the printhead in good working condition.
1Remove the tape q,then open the inner cover w.
• The printhead holder automatically moves to the left of the machine.
IMPORTANT
•Do not try to manually move or
stop the printhead holder.
•Do not touch any metal parts
inside the machine.
•Do not turn off the machine when
opening the inner cover.
2Remove the printhead from its packaging, then remove the orange protective
cap A.
IMPORTANT
• Do not touch the electrical contacts B.
3Raise the lock lever C,then gently slide the printhead into the holder.
Lower the lock lever.
IMPORTANT
• Do not touch the lock lever once the printhead has been installed.
C
B
A
q
w
Turn over to
continue
Turn over to
continue

Install the ink tanks.
1Start with the black ink tank. Remove the ink tank from its packaging, hold it as
shown below, then remove the protective cap A.
NOTE
•Do not shake or drop the ink tank as the ink may leak and
stain your clothes or hands.
•Do not attempt to reattach the protective cap Aonce
you remove it.
•Once you remove the protective cap A,do not touch the
ink port B.
2Insert the black ink tank into the right hand slot. Press firmly on the ink tank‘s tab
until it clicks into place.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the color ink tank in the left hand slot.
4Close the inner cover.
Be sure to now align the printhead as explained in step 7.
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Color
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Black
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Black
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Ink Tank
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Black
B
A

Align the printhead.
NOTE
• If you will be installing the MultiPASS Suite software, you can also align the printhead
from the software. For details, see p. 9-7 of the Basic Guide.
1When the LCD Adisplays the following, press [Set].
The machine will print a horizontal line pattern, and the LCD will display:
2In column A on the printout, note which box has the most solid image. Note the
value next to this box and use [2] or [3] on the operation panel to enter it.
Then press [Set].
3Repeat step 2 for columns B to F.
After finishing the setup, the machine returns to standby mode.
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PLAIN
Ex:
Most solid
box
Least solid
box
BAD
SAMPLE
GOOD
SAMPLE
Column A Value for column A
CHANGE H VALUE
A 0
ALIGN PRINT HEAD
PRESS SET KEY A

Install the software.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the USB cable before installing the software.
NOTE
• Windows 98/Me users: You need to have “Client for Microsoft Networks“ installed before
installing the MultiPASS Suite software. For details, refer to p. 10-1 of the Basic Guide.
• When installing the software in Windows XP or Windows 2000, log onto the system as a
member of the Administrator group.
• If you have previously installed an earlier version of the MultiPASS Suite software
(version 4.2 or earlier), you must remove it before installing this version. For details on
removing the software, refer to the documentation of the previous version.
1Make sure both your machine and computer are turned on.
2On your computer, close any open applications, including virus checkers.
3Insert the MultiPASS Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
• The setup program should start automatically. If it does not, double-click [My
Computer] in the Windows screen, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click
[csplash] or [csplash.exe].
4When the next screen appears, click
INSTALL MULTIPASS SUITE.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
6When the message below appears, remove the label Afrom the USB port B
located on the back of the machine. Then connect a USB cable C(not included)
to the machine and computer.
Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP
NOTE
•If you cannot continue with
the installation after
connecting the USB cable,
refer to p. 10-1 of the Basic
Guide.
CUSB label A
B

• Windows 98/Me/2000 users: Once connected, the USB driver will automatically be
installed.
• Windows XP users: Once connected, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog box
appears. Click [Install the software automatically], then click [Next].
7Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
If you wish to install any other software included in
the CD-ROM, click [Install Easy-PhotoPrint] or [Install
ScanSoft Omnipage SE].
8When installation is complete, restart your computer before using the MultiPASS
Suite software.
Once installed, the MultiPASS Toolbar will be displayed on the desktop:
For details on using the MultiPASS Toolbar, see p. 7-1 of the Basic Guide.
NOTE
• Remember to register your machine to ensure product support.The serial number is
located on the back of the machine.
Congratulations! You have now completed your machine
setup.
Where to from here...
Once you have completed all steps in this Set-Up Sheet, refer to the Basic Guide for
instructions on all functions of your machine. For comprehensive instructions on
the MultiPASS Suite software, refer to the Software Guide (included in the CD-ROM).
Part no. HT3-2117-000-V.2.0
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Canon, MultiPASS, and BCI are trademarks of Canon Inc.
All other products and brand names are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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