Canon MP490 series User manual

Canon
Photo All-in-One
PI}{MAM P490 series
Getting Started
Read Me First
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Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference. QT 5 2 5 8 9 V 0 I

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Instructions including important information. Be sure to read these indications.
Instructions as notes for operation or additional explanations.
Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.
Indicates operations
in Windows.
Indicates operations
in Macintosh.
•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.
•Internet Explorer
is atrademark 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.
Model Number: K10340 (MP490)

After Installing the Machine
6Loading Paper
2Remove the Protective Material
1Preparation

• Check the Included Items
•Manuals
•Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
•Warranty
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Before turning on the machine, remove all orange tapes and protective sheets from
the inside and outside of the machine.
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• 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 of the machine. It may fall into
the machine when opening covers, resulting
in malfunction.
The FINE
Cartridges and
power code are
placed inside of the
Paper Output Tray
(A).
Open the Paper
Output Tray with your
hands, and take out
the FINE Cartridges
and power code.
power cord
Color Black
FINE Cartridges
• A USB cable (A-B type) is necessary to connect the machine with your computer.

Open the Paper Output
Tray (A). Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover)
(8) and
fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (C). Pull the orange protective tape
(0) and remove the protective
material (E).
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly and fold
the Scanning Unit Support, then gently close the
Scanning Unit (Cover).

Set the ink
cartridge.
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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.
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Plug the power cord into the left side of
the machine, then connect the other end
to the wall outlet.
•Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage
•Make sure that the Document Cover (A) is
closed.
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Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) and fix it with the Scanning Unit Support (0).
Close the Document Cover (E) and lift it with the Scanning Unit (Cover).
The FINE Cartridge Holder (F) moves to the installation position.
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•Handle the FINE Cartridges carefully. Do not
drop or apply excessive pressure
to them.
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Be sure to use the supplied FINE Cartridges.
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• If the Scanning Unit (Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutest the FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the right. In this
case, close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Cover).
If
the FINE Cartridge Holder does not move, make sure that the machine is turned on.

Open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover ® on the right side.
Pinch (G) firmly and pull up the cover.
Remove the Black FINE Cartridge
®from its package. Pull the orange protective tape (H)
in the direction of
the arrow and remove it gently.
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•Be careful not to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink on the removed protective tape.
Do not touch the electrical contacts (I) or print head nozzles (J) on aFINE Cartridge. The machine may not print
properly if you touch them.

View the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover ®straight on and check that it is locked
correctly (not at an angle).
Place the Black FINE Cartridge ®into the right slot ®.
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• Do not knock the FINE Cartridge against the sides of the holder.
•Install the Black FINE Cartridge into the right slot, and the Color FINE Cartridge into the left
slot.
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Insert the Color FINE Cartridge ©into the left FINE
Cartridge Holder © in the same way as @_
Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly and fold the Scanning Unit Support, then gently close the
Scanning Unit (Cover).
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•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.

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 computer
environment or the number
of applications to be installed.)
The screens below are based
on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate Edition
(hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac
as x v.1 0.5.x.
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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 as
9, Mac as xClassic environments, or Mac as x v.1 0.3.8 or earlier are not supported.
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Hardware Wizard
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If you connect aUSB cable to the machine
before installation of the drivers, this screen
appears.
1Remove the USB cable connected to
your computer.
The dialog box may close. In this case, proceed
from
2Click Cancel to quit the dialog box.
3Proceed from

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Vista/XP
TURN OFF THE Turn on the computer, then insert
If you are using AMACHINE (A). the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-
Internet Explorer rROM drive.
7 or later, you can The setup program will start
use the
Web print ~automatically.
software Easy-
WebPrint EX. An
internet connection
is required for
installation.
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to install this •Operating noise continues •If the program does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon
software later.) for about 25 seconds until
in Computer or My Computer.
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off.
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.
•The USB Port
is located on
the right side of the machine.
Turn on the computer, then insert
the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive.

Windows Vista Windows XP/2000 oClick Run Msetup4.exe on the
AutoPlay screen, then click Continue on the User
Account Control dialog box.
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If the 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.
If you 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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Easy Install
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Click Install.
Follow anyon-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
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The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed all
together.
Click Easy Install.
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•If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install.
For Windows Vista/XP
•If you are using Internet Explorer 7or 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 lateL)

Exit
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<:dl1un Installation completed successfully.
Click Exit to complete the installation.
If Restart is displayed, follow the instruction to restart the
computer.
After restarting the computer, remove the
Setup CD-ROM
and keep it
in asafe place.
When using Macintosh, it is necessary to restart the
computer before scanning using the Operation Panel on
the machine for the first time.
Next, read "6 Loading Paper" on page 14!
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Extended Survey Program
o About Extended Survey Program
If you 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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Important Information for the Installation
o Necessary Information for the User
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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Open the Paper Support (A) and pull it straight up,
then slant it back. Move the Paper Guides (B) to both edges. Load paper
in the center.
Load paper in portrait
orientation with the printing side
facing up.
Slide the left and right Paper Guides
against both edges
of the paper.
Make sure that the paper stack does not
exceed the line (C).
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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.
Machine installation is now complete!

• Introduction of Manuals
The following manuals are supplied with the machine.
Canon •
on-screen manuals
Getting Started
(this manual)
~ Basic Guide
Advanced
Guide
Troubleshooting
Describes how to set up and use
your machine. Introduces the
machine and its functions, the
included manuals and application
software.
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.
For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 16.

• Solution Menu
Solution Menu is a gateway to functions and information that allow you to make full use of the machine!
Get help for your Canon product or
softv.are,
Click this button to open the on-screen manuals.
Example: Windows Vista
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*The buttons displayed vary depending on the
country or region of purchase.
Open various applications and on-screen manuals with asingle click.
You can start Solution Menu from the Canon Solution Menu icon on the desktop (Windows) or
on the Dock (Macintosh).
If you have aproblem with machine settings, click the Change settings or find solutions to
problems.
in Solution Menu to open My Printer (Windows only).

Try Using the Machine!
Various application software are installed on
the computer along with the drivers.
You can print creative items by correcting/
enhancing photos using the applications.
Alternatively, use the Operation Panel on the
machine to print your own items easily.
For details on how to use the application
software and the machine, refer to the on-
screen manuals: Basic Guide and Advanced
Guide.

Try Copying
You can copy adocument by simply placing it on the Platen Glass and pressing the start button.
This section explains with plain paper. For various copying procedures, refer to "Copying" in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
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Load asheet of A4 or Letter-
sized plain paper. Open the Document Cover (A). Place the document face-down and align it with the Alignment Mark (8). Close the Document Cover, then press the
Black button (D) or the Color button (E).
Copying will start. Remove the document after
printing.
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•For details, refer to "6 Loading
Paper"
on page 14.
•The machine may make
operating noise when feeding
paper. This
is normal operation.
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Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4
Ib I2.0 kg on the Platen Glass (C).
• Do not press or put weight on the original with
pressure exceeding 4.4
Ib I2.0 kg. Doing so may
cause the scanner
to malfunction or the Platen
Glass
to break
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Do not open the Document Cover until copying is
complete.
• Make sure that the Output Tray Extension (F)
is
extended.
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