Canon PIXMA MX350 User manual

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Getting Started
Read Me First
Ofce All-In-One
series

Model Number: K10349 (MX350)
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.
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In this guide, Windows 7 operating system is referred to as Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating system as Windows Vista.

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Describes how to set up and use
your machine. Introduces the
machine and its functions, the
included manuals and application
software.
Getting Started
(this manual)
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Network Setup
Troubleshooting
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Describes basic operations
and media, and gives
an introduction to other
functions available.
Describes various operating
procedures to make full use
of machine.
Describes troubleshooting
tips for problems you may
encounter when using the
machine.
Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 55.
On-Screen Manuals
Printed Manuals
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.

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Contents■
Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup...................................................
Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ......................
Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now)....................
10 Wireless Setup ......................................................................
9 Install the Software (USB Connection)..................................
8 Select Connection Method ....................................................P.19
1 Check the Included Items......................................................P
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P.6
P.20
P.26
P.27
P.31
P.34
2 Remove the Protective Material ............................................
7 Set Up for Fax Reception ......................................................
6 Load Paper............................................................................
5 Install the FINE Cartridges ....................................................
4 Turn the Power On ................................................................
3 Connect the Telephone Line..................................................P.8
P.9
P.11
P.15
P.16
Install the Software..........................................................................
Install the Software (Registration) ...................................................
Install the Software (Information) ....................................................
12 Install the Software (Network Connection) ............................
11 Wired Setup...........................................................................P.39
P.43
P.43
P.48
P.52
13 Use from Additional Computers.............................................P.54
14 Try Using the Machine...........................................................P.55
Try Copying .....................................................................................
Print Photos from a Computer.........................................................
Send Faxes .....................................................................................
P.56
P.58
P.59
15 Maintenance..........................................................................P.61
16 Specications ........................................................................P.62

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Network Connection
Wireless Connection
USB Connection Using from Additional
Computers
Machine Preparation
Fax Reception Setup
Machine Installation Flow■
P.4 - 15
P.16 - 18
Software Installation
P.54
P.43 - 53
Software Installation
P.19 - 25
Machine Wireless
Setup
P.19, 26 - 38
Software Installation
P.43 - 53
Machine Wired
Setup
P.19, 39 - 42
Installation Complete
Try Using the Machine P.55 - 60
Wired Connection
(when the machine is already
connected to the network and
you want to add computers
from which to use the
machine)

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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 IEEE802.11b/g is required. A commercial network device (router, etc.) and Ethernet cable are required.
Ethernet cableAccess point or wireless
router

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Check the Included Items
Manuals
Other documents
Setup CD-ROM (containing the
drivers, applications and on-screen
manuals)
Power cord Telephone line cable
FINE cartridges
Color Black
Check that all the items shown below are included in the box.
A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer (USB connection only).•

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B
D
A
C
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D
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Open the Paper Output
Tray (A).
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) and x it with the Scanning Unit Support
(C).
Remove all the
protective materials and
orange tape from the
outside of the machine.
The tape and
protective
materials may
differ in shape and
position from what
they actually are.
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Remove the Protective Material
Close the Document Cover (D) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).

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E
F
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2 Remove the Protective Material
Remove the orange tape (E) carefully. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly (1) and fold the Scanning Unit Support (2), then
gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (3).
The protective material (F) is removed along with the orange tape.

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2
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B
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Connect the machine with a
telephone line using the supplied
telephone line cable (A).
Remove the Cap (B) (1), then connect a telephone
with the telephone line cable (2).
When using as a fax only:
Go to "4 Turn the Power On" on
page 9.
Do not connect the machine and a telephone
in parallel to the same telephone line using a
distribution adapter. The machine may not operate
properly.
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Only when connecting a telephone:
Connect the Telephone Line
If you cannot send
faxes after installing
the machine, check the
telephone line type.
For details, refer to
"Conrming the Telephone
Line Connection" in the
on-screen manual: Basic
Guide.
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To 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 "4 Turn the Power
On" on page 9.
only
For other connection methods,
refer to the on-screen manual:
Basic Guide.
Do not turn the
power on yet.

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A
1
B
2
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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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Insert the power cord into the
connector on the left side of the
machine and into the wall outlet.
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.
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Turn the Power On
Press the ON button (B) to turn on
the machine.

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E
4
C
D
1 2
A
10 4 Turn the Power On
Turning the power off □
When removing the power plug, make sure that all the
lamps on the Operation Panel are not lit before removing
the plug. Removing the power plug while all the lamps on
the Operation Panel light up or ash may cause drying and
clogging of the FINE Cartridges, resulting in poor printing.
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Use the {or }button (C) on the Operation Panel
to select the language for the LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) (D), then press the OK button.
If an unintended language is
displayed on the LCD, press the
Back button (E) to return to the
Language selection screen.
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Make sure that the above screen is
displayed and go to the next step.
If your machine is used as fax
Removing the power plug deletes all faxes stored
in memory. Send or print faxes as necessary before
removing the power plug.
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Be sure to follow the procedure below.
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.

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G
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H
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Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) and x it with the Scanning
Unit Support (D).
Make sure that the FINE Cartridge
Holder (H) moves to the installation
position.
Do not touch the buttons or LCD (F) on the Operation Panel (G). May result in unintended operation.
When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover), the FINE Cartridge Holder moves automatically.
If the FINE Cartridge Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on.
If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. In
this case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
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Go to the next
page.
Follow the next
procedure to insert the
Black and Color
FINE Cartridges into
their corresponding
slots and .
Install the FINE Cartridges
Close the Document Cover (E) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).

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K
L
J
12 5 Install the FINE Cartridges
Open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover on the right side.
Pinch (I) rmly and pull up the cover.
Remove the Black FINE Cartridge
from its package.
Pull the orange protective tape (J) in the direction
of the arrow and remove it carefully.
Handle the FINE Cartridges carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them.
Be sure to use the supplied FINE Cartridges.
Be careful not to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the removed protective
tape.
Do not touch the Electrical Contacts (K) or Print Head Nozzles (L) on a FINE Cartridge. The
machine may not print properly if you touch them.
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5 Install the FINE Cartridges
Do not knock the FINE Cartridge against the sides
of the holder.
Install in a well-lit environment.
Install the Black FINE Cartridge into the right
slot , and the Color FINE Cartridge into the
left slot .
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Place the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot
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Push down of the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover until you hear a click to close it completely.
View the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover straight on and check that it is locked correctly (not at an angle).

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14 5 Install the FINE Cartridges
Insert the Color FINE Cartridge
into the left FINE Cartridge Holder
in the same way as the Black FINE
Cartridge.
Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, do not remove them unnecessarily.
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make sure that the FINE Cartridges
are correctly installed.
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It takes about 1 - 2 minutes before the LCD changes.•
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly
(1) and fold the Scanning Unit
Support (2), then gently close the
Scanning Unit (Cover) (3).
Make sure that the LCD changes as shown in the illustration and go to the
next step.
The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes. To restore
the display, press any button except the ON button.
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Do not touch the buttons or LCD
on the Operation Panel. May
result in unintended operation.
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C
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2
A
B
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Open the Paper Support (A). Move the Paper Guides
(B) to both edges.
Load paper in portrait
orientation with the printing
side facing up.
Load paper in the
center of the Rear Tray
(C).
Slide the left and right
Paper Guides against
both edges of the
paper.
Make sure that the height
of the paper stack does
not exceed the line (D).
For details on how
to handle paper,
refer to "Loading
Paper" in the on-
screen manual:
Basic Guide
after installation is
complete.
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Load Paper

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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 19.
Intended Use
The following four modes are available for receiving faxes. Select a receive mode according
to your needs. You can change the receive mode any time. Refer to the on-screen manual:
Basic Guide.
Receive Mode
Want to use a dedicated fax
line.
Want to use as a fax only.
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Want to use a telephone line
for voice calls and faxes.
Want to prioritize fax call
reception over voice call
reception because there are
more opportunities to receive
faxes.
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Want to use a telephone line
for voice calls and faxes.
Want to prioritize voice
call reception over fax call
reception because there are
more opportunities to receive
voice calls.
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FAX only mode
TEL priority mode
Voice calls cannot be received unless a
telephone is connected.
FAX priority mode
If you use Distinctive Ring
Pattern Detection (DRPD)
service
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DRPD

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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.
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When a voice call arrives:When a fax call arrives:
The fax is received automatically. The call cannot be answered.
While the telephone's ringtone
sounds, pick up the handset to
answer the call.
When it switches to the machine's
ringtone, pick up the handset and
press the Stop button to answer
the call.
The telephone's ringtone sounds.
The fax is received automatically.
While the telephone's ringtone
sounds, pick up the handset to
answer the call.
While the telephone's ringtone
sounds, pick up the handset. When
the fax reception starts, replace
the handset.
If an answering machine is
connected, the fax is received
automatically.
Responses to Calls in Each Mode
FAX only mode FAX priority mode TEL priority mode
The telephone's ringtone sounds.
The fax is received automatically
when the machine detects the fax
ring pattern.
DRPD
The telephone continues to ring.
Pick up the handset to answer the
call.

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C
18 7 Set Up for Fax Reception
Press the FAX button (A).
The fax standby screen is displayed.
Press the FUNCTION button (B), then select a receive mode using the {or
}button (C).
Press the OK button.
The fax standby screen
returns.