Canon PIXMA MP240 User manual

Getting Started
Make sure to read this manual before using the machine. Please keep it in hand for future reference.
MP240

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The following symbols are used to mark important instructions. Observe these instructions.
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.
About This Manual■
In this manual, most operations are described for MP260. The screens are based on MP260.
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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•Model Number: K10321(MP240)

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Contents
Remove the Protective Material
Turn the Power On
Install the FINE Cartridges
Install the Software
Loading Paper
After Installing the Machine

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FINE cartridge power cord
Remove the Protective Material
First, check the included items
Manuals
Setup CD-ROM (containing the
drivers, applications and on-screen
manuals)
Warranty
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Open the Paper
Output Tray (A).
Lift the Scanning Unit
(Cover) (B) until it locks
into place.
The Scanning Unit Support
(C) is fixed automatically.
Pull the orange protective tape (D) and
remove the protective material (E).
Then, lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B) slightly
and fold the Scanning Unit Support (C), then
gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (B).
Before turning on the machine, remove all the
orange tapes and the protective sheets.
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Black
Color
A USB cable is necessary to connect the
machine with your computer.
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Turn the Power On
Plug in the power cord on the left side of
the machine and connect the other end to
the wall outlet.
Press the ON button (A) to turn on the machine.
Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.• Make sure that the Document Cover (B) is closed.•
Confirm that the POWER lamp (C) lights green.

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Install the FINE Cartridges
Do not handle the FINE Cartridges
roughly such as applying them
excessive pressure or dropping
them.
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Be sure to use the supplied FINE
Cartridges.
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Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) until it locks into place.
The Scanning Unit Support (D) is fixed automatically. The FINE Cartridge Holder (E) comes out to the center.
(This is where you install the cartridges.)
If the FINE Cartridge Holder returns to the right, close the Scanning Unit (Cover) and reopen it.
If the FINE Cartridge Holder does not come out to the center, make sure that the power is turned on.
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Open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover ( ) on the right side.
Pinch (F) firmly and pull up the cover.
After removing the Black FINE Cartridge from its box, pull the
orange protective tape (G) in the direction of the arrow and
remove it gently.
Be careful not to stain your hands or surrounding work area with ink
on the removed protective tape.
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Install the FINE Cartridges
Push down ( ) until you hear a click to close the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover ( )
completely.
View the Ink Cartridge Cover ( ) straight on and check that it is locked correctly (not at an
angle).
Insert the Color FINE Cartridge ( ) into the left slot ( ) in the same way.
Install the Black cartridge into the right holder, and the Color one into the
left holder.
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Place the Black FINE Cartridge ( ) into the right slot ( ).
Do not knock the FINE Cartridge against the sides of the holder.
Also be sure to install it in a well-lit environment.
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(D) (H)
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Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A) slightly and fold the Scanning Unit Support (D), then
gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover) (A).
Wait until "1" appears on the LED (H) (about 1 - 2 minutes) and go to the next step.•
Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, do not remove them unnecessarily.•
If the Alarm lamp (I) lights orange, make sure that the FINE Cartridges are correctly installed.•

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Macintosh (P.15)
Windows (P.9)
Install the Software
To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including
the printer driver 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.
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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Windows Vista
Windows XP/2000
If the Found New Hardware or Found New
Hardware Wizard screen appears:
Remove the USB cable connected to
your computer.
The screen may close. In this case,
proceed from .
Click Cancel to quit the screen.
Proceed from .
Press the ON button (A) to TURN
OFF THE MACHINE.
Operating noise continues for about
25 seconds until the machine turns
off. Make sure that the POWER
lamp stops fl ashing.
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Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program should run automatically.
Go to Step .
Go to Step .
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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Windows
AutoPlay screen appears, click Run
Msetup4.exe.
User Account Control screen appears, click
Continue.
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click
Continue.
When the Select Your Place of Residence
screen appears, select your place of residence,
then click Next.
If the Select Language screen appears, select a
language, then click Next.
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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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Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display
explanations.
If you can agree, click Yes on the License
Agreement screen.
Installation starts.
Follow any on-screen instructions to install the
software.
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When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one end of the USB
cable to the computer, the other to the machine, then TURN THE MACHINE ON.
When the machine 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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The USB port is located on the right side of the machine.•
Click Next.
If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after
installing the MP driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Refer to
“When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” in the on-screen
manual: Basic Guide.
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Click Next.
It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click
Next only once.
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 machine.
Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)•
To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu
icon. For details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 21.
The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa
is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
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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 machine's functionality.)
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 "5 Loading Paper" on page 19!

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Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer
and the other to the machine.
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.
Double-click the Setup icon.
If the CD-ROM folder does not open automatically,
double-click the CANON_IJ icon on the desktop.

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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.
If the Select Language screen
appears, select a language, then
click Next.
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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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Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software,
and on-screen manuals are installed
automatically.
Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display
explanations.
When the Select Your Place of
Residence screen appears, select
your place of residence, then click
Next.

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If you can agree, click Yes on the License
Agreement screen.
Click Next. Click Next.
If straight lines are misaligned or print
quality is not satisfactory after installing
the printer driver, you may need to align
the Print Head. Refer to “When Printing
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect”
in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
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Follow any on-screen instructions to install the
software.
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Installation starts.
The Setup Complete screen will only be
displayed when Europe, Middle East,
Africa is selected on the Select Your
Place of Residence screen.
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Macintosh
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 machine.
Click Next.
To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution
Menu icon. For details, refer to "Solution Menu" on page 21.
The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East,
Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
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Internet connection is required. (Connection fees apply.)•
Click Restart.
Click Restart to restart the computer.
After restarting the computer, remove the Setup CD-ROM and keep it in a safe
place.
When using Mac OS X v.10.3.9, before using the operation panel on the
machine to save scanned originals to the computer, it is necessary to select MP
Navigator EX as the launch application on Image Capture under Applications.
For details, refer to "Saving Scanned Data" in the on-screen manual: Basic
Guide.
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Next, read "5 Loading Paper" on page 19!