Canon iP3600 - PIXMA Color Inkjet Printer User manual

Getting Started
Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
iP3600
=Read Me First=
Photo Printer
series

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Additional explanations.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage.
Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.
Model Number: K10322(iP3600)

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Contents
Check the Included Items
Turn the Power On
Install the Print Head
Install the Ink Tanks
Install the Software
Loading Paper
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After Installing the Printer

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Check the Included Items
Before turning on the printer, remove all the orange tapes and the protective sheets.•
power cordPrint Head ink tank
Manuals
Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
Warranty
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A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.•

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Turn the Power On
Plug in the power cord on the left side at the
back of the printer and connect the other end
to the wall outlet.
Press the ON button (A) to turn on the printer. Confirm that the POWER lamp (B) lights
green.
Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.•
The printer may make some operating noises.
This is normal operation.
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Install the Print Head
Open the Paper Output Tray (A) and the Top
Cover (B).
Raise the Print Head Lock Lever (D).
Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever until it stops. (The Print
Head Lock Lever may feel heavy.)
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If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the
printer is turned on.
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The Print Head Holder (C) comes out. (This is where
you install the Print Head.)
Do not handle the Print Head
roughly such as applying them
excessive pressure or dropping
them.
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The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves.
This is normal operation.
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Remove the Print Head from
the silver package.
Remove and discard the orange
protective cap.
Tilt the Print Head and set it in place. Lower the Print Head Lock Lever
(D) completely.
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.
•Do not to knock the Print Head against the sides of the Holder.
Pinch the Print Head Lock Lever  rmly and lower it gently.
Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it unnecessarily.
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Install the 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.
Do not hold the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.•
Do not handle the ink tanks roughly such as
applying them excessive pressure or dropping
them.
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While pressing down with your left thumb, twist off the
orange protective cap (A) located on the bottom of the
ink tank.
If the Print Head Holder moves to the right,
close and reopen the Top Cover.
Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.
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Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Install all the ink tanks.
Make sure all the Ink lamp lights red.•
Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily.•
Press the PUSH mark on the ink tank until it clicks into
place.
Make sure the Ink lamp lights red.
Install the Ink Tank
Match the labels when installing.•

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(C)
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Wait until the POWER lamp lights green (about 4 minutes) and go to the
next step.
The printer may make some operating noises when preparing to print.
This is normal operation.
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Close the Top Cover.
If an Alarm lamp (B)  ashes orange, make sure that the Print Head and the ink
tanks are correctly installed.
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Load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper into the
Cassette (C).
For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 22.
Close the Paper Output Tray to make it easier to pull out the Cassette.
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Install the Ink Tanks

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Install the Software
To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software including
the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk.
The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system
Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac
OS X v.10.5.x.
Macintosh (P.17)
Windows (P.10)
Quit all running applications before installation.
You need to log on as the administrator (or a member 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 click OK, and do not remove the Setup
CD-ROM during restarting.
The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been
restarted.
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier
are not supported.
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If the Found New Hardware or Found
New Hardware Wizard screen appears:
Windows
Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF THE PRINTER and turn on the computer, then insert the Setup
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program should run automatically.
Operating noise continues for about 30
seconds until the printer turns off. Make sure
that the POWER lamp (B) stops ashing.
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Windows XP/2000
Go to Step .
Go to Step .
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If the program does not start automatically, double-click
the CD-ROM icon on the computer. When the CD-ROM
contents appear, double-click MSETUP4.EXE.
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Click Cancel to quit the screen.
Proceed from .
Remove the USB cable connected
to your computer.
The screen may close. In this case,
proceed from .

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AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.

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Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display
explanations. Installation starts.
Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.•
Read the License Agreement screen carefully and
click Yes.
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen
manuals are installed automatically.
If you want to select particular items to install,
click Custom Install and follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed with the installation.
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USB
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The USB port is located on the right side at the back of the printer.•
It takes about 20 seconds for the POWER lamp to light green.
When the printer is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen.
If you cannot go to the next procedure after 10 minutes, click Help and con rm the
message.
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When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one end of the USB
cable to the computer, the other to the printer, then TURN THE PRINTER ON.
Click Next.
For better print results, it is recommended that you
align the Print Head before printing photos. To align the
Print Head, click Execute. Follow the steps in "Aligning
the Print Head" on page 29 for alignment.
You can perform Print Head Alignment at any time. For
details, refer to the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
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For details, refer to "6 Loading Paper" on page 22.•
When the Load plain paper into the cassette screen appears, load
plain paper in the Cassette and click Next.
Click Next.
It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once.
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Serial Number
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Click Next.
If connected to the Internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product
serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.
To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon. For details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 26.•
Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)•

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Click Exit.
If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now
(recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart. After restarting the
computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe place.
Next, read "6 Loading Paper" on page 22!
When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the
message.
If you can agree, click Agree.
If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.
(This has no effect on the printer's functionality.)
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USB
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Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer
and the other to the printer, then turn on the
computer and insert the Setup CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive.
Double-click the Setup icon.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open
automatically, double-click the CANON_IJ icon
on the desktop.
The USB port is located on the right side at the back of
the printer.
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Enter your administrator name
and password. Click OK.
If you do not know your
administrator name or password,
click Help, then follow the on-
screen instructions.
Macintosh
Make sure the printer is turned on.

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Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed automatically.
Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the on-
screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
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Macintosh