Canon PIXMA MP640 User manual

Canon
Photo All-in-One
PI}{MA MP640 series
Getting Started
Read Me First
Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
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Instructions as notes for operation or additional explanations.
Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.
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Indicates operations
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Model Number K10344 (MP640)

Preparation 2
Preparation 2
Connection Types 2
Check the Included Items.......... 3
Hardware Setup................................. 4
Turn the Power On 4
Install the Print Head 5
Install the Ink Tanks.... 8
Align the Print Head 11
Select Connection Method 13
Select Connection Method 13
USB Connection 14
Install the Software.. 14
Network Connection 20
Select Connection Type............................................... 20
Notes on Network Connection 20
Wireless Setup 22
Check the Information for Wireless Connection 22
Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .. 26
Wired Setup 29
Confirm Connection Status 32
Install the Software 34
Install the Software (Registration) 41
Install the Software (Information) 45
After Installing the Machine 47
Loading Paper 47
Introduction of Manuals.. 50
Solution Menu.............................................................. 51
Try Using the Machine.. 52
Print Photos from a Memory Card 53
Try Copying 56
Print Photos from aComputer.. 57
Reference Information 58
Wireless Setup Using WCN
(Windows Connect Now) 58

• Connection Types
Ethernet cable
Anetwork device (router, etc.) and Ethernet cable are
required.
Router, etc.
Wired
Connection
Access point or
wireless router
An access point or routerthat supportslEEE802.11 bIg is
required: .
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USB cable
AUSB cable is required.
0. 2 PreparatIon

• Check the Included Items
[] Choosing aLocation
•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
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fall into the machine when opening covers, resulting
in malfunction.
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The Print Head is placed inside
of the Paper Output Tray (A).
Open the Paper Output Tray and
take it out.
Print Head
Before turning on the machine, remove all orange tape and protective sheets from
the inside and outside of the machine.
5ink tanks
(BK, M, C, PGBK, Y) power cord
•Manuals
•Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
•Matte Photo Paper MP-1 01 (forAutomatic Print Head Alignment)
•Warranty
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AUSB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your
computer (USB connection only).
Preparation 3

Plug the power cord into the back
left of the machine, then connect
the other end to the wall outlet.
Open the Operation Unit (8) and
press the ON button (C) to turn on the
machine.
Use the" or" button (D) on the Operation
Panel to select the language for the LCD (E),
then press the OK button.
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When the above
screen is displayed,
press the OK button
and go to the next
step.
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Do NOT connect the USB cable or
Ethernet cable at this stage.
Make sure that the Document Cover
(A) is closed.
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The machine may make some operating
noises. This is normal operation.
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•If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button (F) to return to
the Language selection screen

Make sure that the Print Head Holder
(D) moves
to the installation position.
Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (8)
until it stops.
Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).
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Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not
drop or apply excessive pressure
to it.
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The Print Head Holder makes anoise as it moves. This is normal operation.
•Ifthe Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on.
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Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (E) of the Print Head Holder until it
stops Remove the Print Head from the
silver package. Remove the orange protective cap.
Do not touch the Inside of the Print Head Holder (F). The machine may not print
properly if you touch
it
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Do not touch the inside (G) or metal parts (H) of the Print Head. The machine may not print
properly if you touch them.
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. Be careful not
to get ink on yourself when handling these items.

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Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown.
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•Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder
Install
in awell-lit environment.
Lower the Print Head Lock Lever completely.
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•Hold the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it gently.
Once
yOLi have installed the Print Head, do not remove
it unnecessarily.
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•Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or
apply excessive pressure to them
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If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more
than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves
to the
right In this case, close and reopen the
Scanning Unit (Cover),
Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks,
Pull the orange tape (1) in the direction of the
arrow
to peel off the protective film and remove
the film (2) completely,
While pressing down with your left thumb, twist
off
the orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom
of the ink tank,
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Do not touch the electrical contacts (B) or open ink port (C)
on the ink tank. The machine may not print properly if you
touch them,
•Do not push the sides of the ink tank: ink may splash.
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Tilt the ink tank, then insert it under the label and against the back end of the
slot.
Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank.
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•Install in awell-lit environment
Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank firmly until it clicks.
When the installation is completed properly, the Ink lamp lights red.
Hardware Setup 9

•If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly installed.
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Head IIignmenl roquired .
load 0 shoot of suppIiod
paper (MP-l 01) in tho
roar troy and press 1!l3I.
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Wait until the LCD changes as shown in the illustration (about 5minutes) and go to the next step.
The machine may make some operating noises when preparing to print. This is normal operation.
Make sure
the Inner Cover (E) is closed.
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IClose the Scanning Unit (Cover) (D).
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Once you have installed the ink tanks. do not remove them
unnecessarily.
Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Install all the ink tanks.
Make Sllre all the
Ink lamps light red.
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Print Head Alignment takes about 5minutes to
complete.
Wait until the pattern is printed, then go to the next
step.
Head aIignmenl requhd.
Load asheet of supplied
papll (MP-l01) in tho
roar tray and press
m.
Confirm the message on the LCD and press the OK
button.
Extend the Output Tray Extension (C).
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Load asheet of supplied specialty paper (Matte
Photo Paper MP-101) in the Rear Tray (A) by
referring to steps 0to \ID in "Loading Paper"
on page 49.
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Align the Print Head for better print results.
This takes about 5minutes.
Use asheet
of supplied specialty paper (Matte
Photo Paper MP-101) for alignment.
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• Be sure to use MP-101 for Automatic Print Head
Alignment.
•MP-101 cannot
be fed from the Cassette Load it in
the Rear Tray
•MP-101 has front and back sides. Load it so that the
cut corner
(B) is at the top right.
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•For details on media sizes and types you can use, refer to
"Loading Paper"
in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
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The standby screen is displayed on the LCD.
Print Head Alignment is now complete.
•For details, refer to "Loading Paper" on page 47.
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IConfirm the message on the LCD, then load plain paper into the Cassette (E) and
:press the OK button.
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Make sure that apattern similar to the one shown in the illustration is
printed.
Remove the printed paper, then close the Paper Output Tray (D).
•When an error message is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button to clear
the error. then go
to the next step. After the installation is complete, perform Print
Head Alignment
by referring to "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are
Incorrect"
in the on-screen manual Basic Guide.
The pattern
is pnnted in black and blue.
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12 Hardware Setup

Select the method to connect the machine to the computer according to your system environment.
This is the recommended installation when you use the machine on single computer, which is not networked.
Go to "[USB Connection] Install the Software" on page 14.
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connection.
Go to "[Network
Connection]
Install the
Software" on
page 34.
:Set Up Additional Computers
IPerform only the software installation on the computer you want to use.
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Connection
Type" on page
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To use the machine by connecting it to acomputer, software including the drivers
needs to
be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk. The installation
process takes about 20 minutes. (The installation time varies depending on the
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on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate
Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac OS Xv.10.5.x.
For aUSB connection, aUSB cable is required.
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If you connect aUSB cable to the machine before
installation
of the drivers, this screen appears.
Remove the USB cable connected to your
computer.
The dialog box may close. In this case, proceed from O.
Click Cancel to quit the dialog box.
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•Quit all running applications before installation.
•Log on as the administrator (or amember of the Administrators group).
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Do not switch users during the installation process.
•Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees apply.
•It may be necessary
to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-
screen instructions and do not remove the Setup CD·ROM during restarting. The installation
resumes once your computer has restarted.
Mac
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Explorer 7
or later,
you can use
the Web
print software Easy-
WebPrint EX. An internet
connection is required
for installation. (It is also
possible to install this
software later.)
TURN OFF THE
MACHINE (A).
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•Operating noise continues
for about 30 seconds until
the machine turns off
Turn on the computer, then
insert the Setup CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program will start
automatically.
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icon
in Computer or My Computer.
When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.
Connect the machine to
the computer with aUSB
cable.
Make sure the machine is
turned on.
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The USB Port is located on
the right side at the back of
the machine. The lower port
is for USB.
Turn on the computer, then
insert the Setup CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive.
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Account Control dialog box.
Ifthe User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps. click Continue.
Double-click the Setup icon of the CD-ROM folder to proceed to the following screen.
Enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.
Ifyou do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then follow the on-screen
instructions.
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•If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
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possible to install this software later.)
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together.
•If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.
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Ifyou 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.)
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Registration
The product serial number is required when
registering the product. The serial number is
located inside the machine (as shown
in the
illustration).
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Select Use the printer via USB, then click
Next.
Follow anyon-screen instructions to proceed
with the software installation.
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