Canon PIXMA iP4820 Series User manual

Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
Getting Started
Read Me First
Canon Inkjet Premium Photo Printer
series
Symbols Used in This Document
Instructions including important information.
Prohibited actions.
In this guide, Windows 7 operating system is referred to as Windows 7
and Windows Vista operating system as Windows Vista.
In this guide, the screens are based on Windows 7 Home Premium
and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. (Unless noted otherwise, the screens are
those of Windows 7.)
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Preparation.....................................................P.1
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Try Using the Printer.......................................
P.17Print Photos from a Computer..........................
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Load Paper.....................................................
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Install the Software.........................................
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Install the Print Head ......................................
2P.3
P.8
P.13
P.16
Install the Ink Tanks ........................................
3P.6
Specications .................................................
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Describes how to set up and use
your printer. Introduces the printer
and its functions, the included
manuals and application software.
Getting Started
(this manual)
Describes basic operations
and media, and gives
an introduction to other
functions available.
Describes various operating
procedures to make full use
of printer.
Describes troubleshooting
tips for problems you may
encounter when using the
printer.
Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
For details on opening the on-screen manuals, refer to page 16.
On-Screen Manuals
Printed Manual
This printer 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.
Model Number: K10357 (iP4820)

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Preparation
Do not install the printer
where an object may
fall on it. In addition, do
not place any object on
the top of the printer. It
may fall into the printer
when opening covers,
resulting in malfunction.
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A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your
computer.
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Make sure all the following items are supplied. Remove all orange tape and
protective materials from the inside
and outside of the printer.
1. Print Head
2. Ink tanks (5: BK, M, C, PGBK, Y)
3. Manuals
4. Power cord
5. Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-
screen manuals)
6. Matte Photo Paper MP-101 (for Automatic Print Head Alignment)
7. Other documents

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21 Preparation
When removing the power plug, make sure that the POWER lamp is
not lit before removing the plug. Removing the power plug while the
POWER lamp lights up or ashes may cause drying and clogging of
the Print Head, resulting in poor printing.
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When it is necessary to turn off the printer
Be sure to follow the procedure below.
It may take up to 35 seconds until the printer turns off.
1. Press the ON button to turn off the printer.
2. Make sure that the POWER lamp is not lit.
Insert the power cord
into the connector on the
printer and into the wall
outlet rmly.
Do NOT connect
the USB cable at
this stage.
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Press the ON
button (A) to turn
on the printer.
Make sure that
the POWER lamp
(B) lights green.
The specication of the power cord differs for each country or region.•

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Install the Print Head
Open the Paper Output Tray (A). Open the Top Cover (B). The Print Head Holder (C) moves
to the installation position.
If the Print Head Holder does not move,
make sure that the printer is turned on.

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Firmly lift the part (D) of the Print Head Lock Lever in 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 (E) or metal parts (F) of the Print Head. The
printer may not print properly if you touch them.
There may be some 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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2 Install the Print Head
Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown. Hold the Print Head Lock Lever rmly and lower it completely.
Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder.• Once you have installed the Print Head, do not remove it
unnecessarily.
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Install the Ink Tanks
1. Remove the orange tape
completely.
2. Remove the protective lm
completely.
Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to
them.
Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.
If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole, ink may splash or the
printer may not print properly.
If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole blocked, ink
may splash.
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Hold the ink tank with the orange
protective cap (A) pointing up while
being careful not to block the L-
shape air hole (B).
Do not touch the inside (C) of the orange protective cap or
the open ink port (D). The ink may stain your hands if you
touch them.
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Hold the ink tank by its sides and slowly twist the orange
protective cap 90 degrees horizontally to remove it off.
Do not push the sides of the ink tank.

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3 Install the Ink Tanks
Tilt the ink tank, then insert it
under the label and against
the back end of the slot.
Press the PUSH mark on the
ink tank rmly until it clicks.
When the installation is
completed properly, the Ink
lamp lights red.
Install all the other ink tanks
in the same way according to
the color order indicated on
the label.
Make sure that the color of the
label matches the ink tank.
Close the Top Cover (E).
The POWER lamp (green) (G) flashes for about 5
minutes, then stays lit. Wait until the lamp stays lit
and go to the next step.
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If the Alarm lamp (H) ashes orange, make sure
that the Print Head and the ink tanks are correctly
installed.
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Make sure the Inner Cover (F) is closed.

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Quit all applications before installation.
Log on as the administrator (or a member of the
Administrators group).
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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
installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The
installation time varies depending on the computer
environment or the number of application software to
be installed.)
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If you connect the printer via USB cable before installing the
software:
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If the dialog box closes, proceed to
on page 9.
1. Remove the USB cable
connected to your computer.
1. Remove the USB cable connected to your computer.
2. Proceed to on page 9.
2. Click Cancel.
3. Proceed to on page 9.
Do not connect the USB cable yet.
Install the Software
Easy-WebPrint EX□
Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that is installed on the
computer when installing the supplied software. Internet Explorer
7 or later is required to use this software. An Internet connection
is required for installation.
For Windows 7
This dialog box may appear.
For Windows Vista/Windows XP