Canon PIXMA MX860 series User manual

Canon
Office AII-In-One
PI}{MA MX860 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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• Symbols
The following symbols are used to mark important instructions. Observe these instructions.
ACaution
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage.
Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.
Additional explanations.
Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.
•Microsoft is aregistered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
•Windows
is atrademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
•Windows Vista is atrademark or registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
•Macintosh, Mac and AirPort are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•Wi-Fi
is aregistered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is acertification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Model Number: K10333 (MX860)

Loading Paper
After Installing the Machine
Setup the Machine and the Computer
Select the Connection Method
Confirming Your Connection Type
Turn the Power
On
Set Up for Fax Reception
Install the Print Head
Connect the Telephone Line
Preparation

• Check the Included Items
o Choosing a Location
The Print Head is placed inside
of the Paper Output Tray (A).
Open the Paper Output Tray with
your hands, and take
out the Print
Head.
Print Head
Before turning on the machine, remove all the orange tapes and the protective sheets.
y•Do not install the machine where
an object may fall
on it. The object may fall inside the machine, resulting
in malfunction.
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Do not place any object on top ofthe machine. It may
fall into the machine when opening covers, resulting
in malfunction.
ink tanks power cord telephone line cable
•Manuals
•Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen
manl.Jals)
•USB cable
•Warranty

To use the machine as afax, atelephone line
needs to be connected.
This section describes the basic method
of
telephone line connection.
For other connection methods, refer to the on-screen
manual: Basic Guide.
oeOnly when connecting atelephone:
When not using
as afax:
When using
as both a
fax and telephone:
When using
as a
fax only:
Go to
"3 Turn the
Power On"
on
page 4.
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Connect the machine with atelephone line
using the supplied telephone line cable (A).
When using as afax only:
Go to "3 Turn the Power On" on page 4.
Remove the telephone connector cap (8), then
connect atelephone with the telephone line
cable.
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•If you cannot send faxes after installing the machine, check
the telephone line type. For details, refer to "Confirming
the Telephone Line Connection"
in the on-screen manual:
Basic Guide.
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•Do not connect the machine and atelephone in
parallel to the same telephone line using adistribution
adapter. The machine may not operate properly.

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Install the print
head
and set the ink tank.
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Plug the power cord into the back left of
the machine, then connect the other end
to the wall outlet.
Turn on the machine (A).
•Make sure that the Document
Cover (B) is closed.
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Use the .. or'" button (C) on the Operation
Panel to select the language for the LCD, then
press the
OK button.
The standby screen
is
displayed.
•Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.
•The machine may make some
operating noises. This is
normal operation. •If
an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button (D) to return to the
Language selection screen.

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Open the Paper Output Tray (A), then lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (8) until it locks into place.
Close the Document Cover (C) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).
The Scanning Unit Support (D) is fixed automatically.
The Print Head Holder (E) comes out. (This is where you install the Print Head.)
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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.
•If the 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 (F) until it stops. Remove the Print Head from the silver
package. Remove the orange protective cap.
•The Print Head Lock Lever (F) may feel heavy.
•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. Be careful not to stain your hands.

Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place.
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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 (F) completely.
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•Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever firmly and lower it
gently.
•Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove
it unnecessarily.

•Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or
apply excessive pressure to them.
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If the Print Head Holder moves to the right, close
and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
•Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.
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Pull the orange tape (1) in the direction of the
arrow to peel offthe 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 hold the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.

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eInstall the ink tank
Insert the ink tank fully into the Print
Head. Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it clicks into place.
Make sure the Ink lamp lights red.
Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Install all the ink tanks.
Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.
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•Install in awell-lit environment.
•Match the labels when installing.
•Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove
them unnecessarily.

Load plain paper in the
cassette
and press 1!lI.
Head alignment is
recommended if you
print photos.
No head alignment
Perform head align
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Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (8) slightly and
fold the Scanning Unit Support (C), then gently
close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (8).
nun . Wait until the screen above appears (about
g4 minutes) and go to the next step.
•
The machine may make some operating
noises when preparing to print. This is
normal operation.
•If an error message is displayed on the LCD, make
sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly
installed.
Load three or more sheets ofA4
or Letter-sized plain paper into the
Cassette (0), then press the
OK
button.
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•For details, refer to "24 Loading Paper"
on page 63.
•Close the Paper Output Tray
to make it
easier to pull out the Cassette.
Press the OK button.
The standby screen is displayed.
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•For better print results, it is recommended that you align the Print Head before
printing photos.
To align the Print Head, use the Aor .. button to select
Perform head
align and press the OK button. Follow the steps in "Align the
Print Head"
on page 73 for alignment.
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You can perform Print Head Alignment at any time. For details, refer to the on-
screen manual:
Basic Guide.

If you are not using the machine as afax, go to "7 Confirming Your Connection Type" on page 13.
Select areceive mode according to your needs to receive faxes easily.
You can change the receive mode any time. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
When
using as afax only: When
using as both afax and telephone:
When you want to receive only faxes
(FAX only mode) When you
want to switch the line
between fax and telephone automatically
(FAX priority mode)
When you receive more voice calls than
faxes (TEL priority mode) If you use Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service
When acall arrives: When acall arrives: When acall arrives: When acall arrives:
Fax call:
Faxes are received automatically
when the machine detects the fax ring
pattern.
Voice call:
The telephone continues to ring.
Pick
up the handset to answer the call.
Voice call:
Pick up the handset to answer the call.
Fax call:
If you pick up the handset and hear the
fax tone, the machine will switch to the
fax automatically and receive the fax.
Voice call:
The machine rings.
Pick
up the handset to answer the call.
It may take awhile before the ringtone
sounds.
Fax call:
The machine does not ring.
Faxes are received automatically.
Voice call:
You cannot answer the call.
Fax call:
The machine does not ring.
Faxes are received automatically.
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•When atelephone is connected to the machine, the telephone rings for incoming calls depending on the selected mode.

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Press the FAX button (A), then press the Menu
button (8).
The FAX menu screen is displayed.
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Receive mode settings
Set receive mode according
to use.
Press the OK button.
The Receive mode settings screen is displayed.
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Fax priority mode
Use the A or. button (C) to select areceive
mode, then press the
OK button. When the FAX
menu returns, press the Back button (0).
The selected receive mode is displayed.

Before setting up the machine, select the most suitable connection method. You can use the machine over aUSB, wireless LAN or wired LAN connection.
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•Before connecting the machine to the network, confirm that configuration of the computer and network devices (router, access point,
etc.)
is complete, and that the computer can connect to the network. For the procedures to connect anetwork device to the computer
and set them up, refer to the manual of your network device
or contact its manufacturer.
•The machine cannot be used over awireless and wired LAN at the same time.

• Preparation for Setup
To use the machine by connecting it to acomputer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk, and setting
configured according
to the connection method. In addition, configure the machine's LAN settings to connect to the network. Read the following carefully
before starting setup.
The screens below are based
on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac as x v.1 D.S.x.
oNotes on Setup
Quit all running applications before installation.
You need to log on as the administrator (or amember 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 do not remove the
Setup CD-ROM during restarting.
The installation resumes from where it left offwhen your computer has been
restarted.
Mac as
9, Mac as xClassic environments, or Mac as x v.1 0.3.8 or earlier are not
supported.
oNotes
on Network Connection
•Before connecting the machine to the network, confirm that configuration of the
computer and network devices (router, access point, etc.) is complete, and that the
computer can connect to the network.
•For information on how to confirm the settings
of the access point, refer to your
access point's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer. For example,
-Disable Stealth (closed network) function
-Confirm MAC address
-Disable the access point's
IP address
•The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security functions
of
the network device vary depending on your environment. For details, refer to your
device's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.
•Ifthe firewall function
of your security software is turned on, awarning message may
appear that Canon software is attempting to access the network.
If such awarning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
•
In an office setup, consult your network administrator.
•If ascreen not specified
in the procedure or an error message appears during setup,
refer to "5 The following screen is displayed during setup"
in the printed manual:
Network Setup Troubleshooting.
oNotes on Wireless LAN Connection
•Ad-hoc mode is not supported.
•If you connect to anetwork that is not protected with security measures, there is a
risk
of disclosing data such as your personal information to athird party.
•The machine may communicate with other access points used
in the vicinity.
•The machine supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and WCN (Windows Connect
Now)
in addition to the conventional wireless LAN settings. As for WCN, "WCN-UFD"
that requires aUSB flash drive is supported.
oNote
on Wired LAN Connection
• A router and LAN cable are required to connect the machine to awired LAN.
These must be purchased separately.

Connection Method Selection Setup Flow (Reading Order)
USB USB
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P.30
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P.43
Which connection method
do you intend to use?
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Network
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Yes
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P.16
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P.26
P.31
P.43
Is this your first time
connecting the machine to
the network?
P.16
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P.46
P.52
P.60
No
Wireless LAN WPS
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P.26
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P.43
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Wired LAN
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To use the machine on other computers
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P.466
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Device settings
Perform various settings.
Hl Settings
Select Device settings, then press the OK
button.
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Settings
Perform various device
settings and maintenance.
~ Copy menu
Use the ~ or • button (B) to select Settings, then
press the OK button.
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Press the Menu button (A).
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HI Change WLAN/LAN
Select the desired connection method, then press
the OK button.
Next, read "Install the Software" !
1Change WLAN/I.AN
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WLAN settings
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WLAN setting list
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Make sure that Change WLAN/LAN is selected
and press the OK button.
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Advanced settings
PictBridge settings
• ~Set
Plain paper feed settings _
FAX sett!~_s _
Print settings
HI Device settings
Use the A. or'" button (8) to select LAN
settings, then press the OK button.

Device settings
Perform various settings.
Hl Settings
Select Device settings,
then press the OK
button.
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Settings
Perform various device
settings and maintenance.
Use the. or •button (8) to select
Settings, then press the OK button.
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Press the Menu button (A).
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If your access point supports
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup), you can set the
wireless LAN security easily.
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