Canon PIXMA iX7000 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
series
Photo Printer

Model Number: K10338 (iX7000)
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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.•
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Symbols Used in This Document■
Instructions as notes for operation or additional explanations.
Instructions including important information. Be sure to read these indications.
Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.
Indicates operations in Windows.
Indicates operations in Macintosh.
Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.•
Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.•

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Contents
After Installing the Printer This section describes how to load paper and introduces various features.
Set Up the Printer Turn on the printer, then install the Print Head and
ink tanks.
USB Connection Wired LAN Connection
USB Connection
Install the software and connect the
printer to a computer.
Setup Additional Computers
Install the software on additional computers to
use the printer on them.
Wired LAN Connection
Install the software and connect the
printer to a network.
Using on Additional Computers
(Wired LAN Connection Only)
Connect to a computer or network and install the software.
To Use the Printer by
Connecting to a Computer

2Set Up the Printer
Preparation
LAN cableRouter, etc.USB cable
Devices Required to Connect to Computers■
The USB cable supplied with the printer is required.
USB Connection Wired LAN Connection
A network device (router, etc.) and LAN cable are required.
Set Up the Printer

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Set Up the Printer
Check the Included Items■
5 ink tanksPrint Head
Before turning on the printer, remove all orange tapes and protective sheets from the inside and outside of the printer.
power cord
clear ink tank
USB cable Cassette
The USB cable is used during the network setup
procedure.
Manuals•
Setup CD-ROM
(containing the drivers, applications and on-screen manuals)
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Warranty•
cleaning sheets•
(PBK, BK, Y, M, C)

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B
A
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Set Up the Printer
Installing the Cassette
Insert the Cassette (B) against the back end of
the printer.
Choosing a Location□
Do not install the printer where an object may
fall on it. The object may fall inside the printer,
resulting in malfunction.
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Do not place any object on top of the printer. It
may fall into the printer when opening covers,
resulting in malfunction.
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Cleaning sheets are used for cleaning the Transport Roller.
Store the cleaning sheets in the Cleaning Sheet
Holder (A).
For details on how to store the cleaning sheets, refer to
"Cleaning the Transport Roller (Sheet Cleaning)" in the on-
screen manual: Basic Guide.
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When installing the printer, lift and move it with the
help of another person.
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A
B
Set Up the Printer
Turn the Power On
Make sure that the POWER lamp (B) lights green.Turn on the printer (A).Plug the power cord into the back right of the
printer, then connect the other end to the wall
outlet.
Do NOT connect the USB cable or LAN cable at this
stage.
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B
A
C
Set Up the Printer
Install the Print Head
Handle the Print Head carefully. Do not drop or apply
excessive pressure to it.
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The Print Head Holder makes a noise as it moves. This is normal operation.•
If the Print Head Holder does not move, make sure that the printer is turned on.•
Open the Paper Output Tray (A) and the Top
Cover (B).
Make sure that the Print Head Holder (C)
moves to the installation position.

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F
G
D
E
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Set Up the Printer
Remove the Print Head from the
silver package.
There may be some transparent or light color 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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Remove the orange protective cap.Firmly raise the Print Head Lock Lever (D) of the Print Head Holder
until it stops.
Do not touch the inside (F) or metal parts (G) of the Print Head. The printer may not print properly
if you touch them.
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Do not touch the inside of the Print Head Holder (E). The printer may not print
properly if you touch it.
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Set Up the Printer
Lower the Print Head Lock Lever completely.Tilt the Print Head forward and set it in place as shown.
Hold 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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Do not knock the Print Head against the sides of the holder.•

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A
B C
Set Up the Printer
Install the Ink Tanks
Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or
apply excessive pressure to them.
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Remove the ink tank from its package.
Do not hold the sides of the ink tank; ink may splash.•
If the Top Cover is left open for more than 10
minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the
right. In this case, close and reopen the Top
Cover.
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Be sure to use the supplied ink tanks.•
Remove and discard the orange protective cap (A) located on
the bottom of the ink tank.
Do not touch the electrical contacts (B) or open ink port (C) on the ink
tank. The printer may not print properly if you touch them.
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Set Up the Printer
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.
Make sure that the color of the label matches the ink tank.
Match the labels when installing.•

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E
F
D
Set Up the Printer
Close the Top Cover (D).
Wait for about 2 minutes until the POWER lamp (green) (E) stops flashing
and stays lit then operating noise stops, and go to the next step.
Do not open the Top Cover while the lamp is flashing.
The printer vibrates while the lamp is flashing because ink is stirred inside
the printer.
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Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Install all the ink tanks.
Make sure all the Ink lamps light red.
Once you have installed the ink tanks, do not remove them unnecessarily.•
If an Alarm lamp (F) ashes orange, make sure that the Print Head and the ink tanks are
correctly installed.
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B
A
Set Up the Printer
Install the Clear Ink Tank
Remove the orange tape in the direction of the
arrow from the clear ink tank.
Open the Clear Ink Tank Cover (A). Open the Clear Ink Tank Locking Cover (B).
Pinch the tab and push back to open.

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C
Set Up the Printer
If an Alarm lamp (C) ashes orange, make sure that the clear ink tank are
correctly installed.
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Insert the clear ink tank straight. Replace the Clear Ink Tank Locking Cover,
then press the center rmly until it clicks.
Close the Clear Ink Tank Cover.
Once you have installed the clear ink tank, do not
remove it unnecessarily.
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14 To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Preparation for Setup■
Select Connection Method
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, and setting congured according to the
connection method. Read the following carefully before starting
setup. The installation process takes about 20 minutes. (The
installation time varies depending on the computer environment
or the number of applications to be installed.)
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Quit all running applications before installation.•
Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators
group).
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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 once your computer has restarted.
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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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Preparation for Wired LAN Connection□
Before connecting the printer
to the network, make sure that
conguration of the computer and
network devices (router, etc.) is
complete, and that the computer
can connect to the network.
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The conguration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device
vary depending on your system environment. For details, refer to your device's instruction manual or
contact its manufacturer.
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If the rewall function of your security software is turned on, a warning message may appear that
Canon software is attempting to access the network.
If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
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In an ofce setup, consult your network administrator.•
If an error message appears or if you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the printed
manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting.
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A router and LAN cable are required
to connect the printer to a wired
LAN. These must be purchased
separately.
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Internet connection may be required during the installation.
Connection fees apply.
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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.
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Notes on Setup□
To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Internet
Router, etc.

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Windows
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Macintosh
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Windows
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Macintosh
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To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Select the method to connect the printer to the computer according to your system environment.
Wired LAN Connection
USB Connection This is recommended when you use the printer on only one computer.
This is recommended when using the printer on a computer connected to a network.
Setup Additional Computers
Perform only the software installation on the computer you want to use.
Internet Internet

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16 To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
TURN OFF THE PRINTER (A).
It takes about 1 minute until the
printer turns off.
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USB Connection
Connect the printer to the
computer with a USB cable.
Make sure the printer is turned on.
The USB Port is located on the right
side at the back of the printer. The
lower port is for USB.
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If the Found New Hardware or
Found New Hardware Wizard
dialog box appears:
□
The dialog box may close. In this
case, proceed from step .
Click Cancel to quit the
dialog box.
Proceed from step .
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2
Remove the USB cable
connected to your computer.
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If you connect a USB cable to the
printer before installation of the
drivers, this screen appears.
For Windows Vista/XP□
If you are using Internet
Explorer 7 or 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 later.)

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Windows XP/2000 4
Windows Vista
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To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Turn on the computer, then insert the
Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
The setup program will start
automatically.
If the program does not start
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM
icon in Computer or My Computer.
When the CD-ROM contents appear,
double-click MSETUP4.EXE.
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Click Run Msetup4.exe on
the AutoPlay screen, then
click Continue on the User
Account Control dialog box.
If the User Account Control
dialog box reappears in following
steps, click Continue.
Turn on the computer, then insert the
Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.•
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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18 To Use the Printer by Connecting to a Computer
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software,
and on-screen manuals are installed
all together.
If you want to select particular items
to install, click Custom Install.
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Click Install.
If you are using Internet Explorer 7
or 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 later.)
•
For Windows Vista/XP
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software,
and on-screen manuals are installed
all together.
If you want to select particular items
to install, click Custom Install.
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Click Install.
Follow any on-screen instructions to
proceed with the software installation.